NEWSLETTER
Midway Chapter 16
P.O. Box 1774, Salina, Kansas 67402-1774
ISSUE: 11 NOVEMBER 2019
OFFICERS: President – Richard Trow 785-577-3442; Vice President – William Whitman; 785-488-2814;
Secretary - Bill Vinyard 785-787-0655; Treasurer: - Shirley Wagner; Chaplain – Moses Stewart 785-827-5956
MEETING DATE/LOCATION: November 8, Salina Senior Center AT 1:00 pm, Board Room
MEAL: Chili, seasoned carrots, fruit cocktail, cinnamon roll, chicken and rice soup
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS: What a blessing, three members of chapter 16 are candidates for the President, Vice-President, and Treasurer spots. The Secretary position is vacant. The Nominating Committee helped to fill three of the slots. Soon all the members will receive a mail election ballot by UPS mail or e-mail. Nominations from the floor at our November 8th meeting will be recognized, and the results announced. Your support in returning the ballot by November 2nd is appreciated. I have complete confidence in the three candidates. It has been a pleasure and a joy to have been your President. Chapter 16 has the most exceptional group of individuals that I have ever had the opportunity of being with and representing. We have had a few challenges and many changes to preserve through. I will end this with “MAY THE LORD CONTINUES TO BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU.” Your President, Dick Trow
NEW MEMBERS: Claudia Duran Army Retiree joined in September, and William Quinley Army Vet joined October.
GUEST SPEAKER: Glenn Knack of Salina, Master Wood Craver.
REST HOME: William Long in Pinnacle Park, Room 211, 2936 Georgia Ave.
BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER: Daniel Renard, Mark Schwaller, Bill Whitman, and Shirley Wagner.
TRICARE OPEN SEASON: It starts Nov 11 through Dec 9, 2019. During this period, you can cancel or make changes to your Federal Dental and Vision Insurance (FEDVIP). If currently enrolled in FEDVIP need no changes, you do not doanything. However, for changes or cancellations, contact BENEFEDS at www.BENEFEDS.com or call 1-877-888-3337.
OCTOBER MEETING: Ronald Sondegard won the meeting attendance drawing a $20 gift card. Guest speaker Amanda Otto the CEO spoke about Saline County Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Treasurer Shirley Wagner gave the treasurer’s report for Sept 13 to Oct 11, 2019, a checking balance of $1461.99. The nomination committee advised that the chapter 2020 officer’s election starts in November. The Chapter picnic in September was a success with 27 members and visitors attending.
VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11TH: On Veterans Day, Nov 11th, there will be a ceremony at Sunset Park at 11:00 A.M. Free lunch at 12: 00 pm at the VFW facility. It is open to all Veterans and guests. We THANK all Veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.
BLUEWATER AWARENESS: Contact a Kansas Veterans Services Representative, they should have the latest information on Blue Water (Agent Orange) Navy for Vietnam Veterans that includes a list of ships. The VA will begin deciding Agent Orange exposure claims of Blue Water Navy veterans on Jan. 1, 2020. In Salina, contact KS VA Services Representative Rebecca Sharpton or David Daire 785-823-2862.
FREE MEALS/DISCOUNT ON VET DAY NOVEMBER 11TH FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY:
A few of the local participating restaurants APPLEBEE’S, CHILI’S, IHOP, LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE, RIB CRIB, OLIVE GARDEN, PERKINS, AUNTIE RITA’S JAMAICAN CUISINE (10% OFF meal), TAQUERIA FRESNILLO (10% OFF meal), IRON SKILLET (on a specific meal) and RED LOBSTER (appetizer only).
GREAT CLIPS HAIR SALOON (NOVEMBER 11thONLY) is offering a free haircut for all veterans; you do not need to get a haircut and can ask for a free haircut card for a later date usage. Fridays of EVERY month, if you wear the color Purple (shirt, blouse etc.) get $2.00 off a haircut.
THANKSGIVING QUOTE: “Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men/women but be careful that you do not take the day and leave out the gratitude”. E.P. Powell
