THE ONLY TREA CHAPTER IN KANSAS
NEWSLETTER
Midway Chapter 16
P.O. Box 1774, Salina, Kansas 67402-1774
September 2023 Issue: 9
OFFICERS: President – Gary Keil 785-822-4131; Vice President – Jason Bathon; 785-577-1659; Secretary - Bill Vinyard 785-827-8394; Treasurer - Roger Thull 785-827-7981; Chaplain – Moses Stewart 785-827-5956; Sergeant of Arms – Bill Quinley
MEETING LOCATION: Salina Senior Center, Board Room on Second Floor, 245 N 9th St, Salina, KS
MEETING TIME: 1:00 p.m./ DATES: September 8, October 13, November 17, and December 8.
MEAL: Chili Glazed Cod, Wild Rice, Buttered Carrots, Peanut Butter Cake, and Wheat Bread with Butter
SECRETARY'S COMMENTS: The upcoming months (September, October, November, and December) are vital. We elect chapter officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary) for the 2024 election (2-year term). At our September meeting, we will need one or two members (non-officers) to volunteer for the nomination committee. A nomination committee solicits nominees. Per our bylaws, I'm ineligible for the Secretary position. Why? Because I have reached the term limitation (15 straight years). We need to look within our chapter and encourage those with the skill and ability to accept a nomination for officer positions. I will assist the person elected as the Secretary until the person is comfortable performing the job.
Financially, we have made immense progress, i.e., last September, a checking balance of $2239.13. Now, a checking balance of $4828.93. This triumph occurred because of our chapter members' keen decision-making and help from members of other local veteran groups (VVA and VFW). I extend a delighted Big Thanks to all of you. WISH YOU ALL A GREAT LABOR DAY!
GUEST SPEAKER: Deputy Christopher Winslow, Saline County Sheriff's Department.
WELLNESS: Dorothy Armster, Rachel Holt Fikes, and Shirley Wagner. We wish Rachel Fikes a speedy recovery from her surgery. Please keep these three individuals in your thoughts and prayers.
BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER: Bertha Vinyard. Happy Birthday.
LOCAL VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS INFORMATION: VVA CHAPTER 809: Coffee on Wednesday or Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the VVA room, The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe, Salina. After coffee on Friday at 11:00 a.m. —YOGA exercises.
VFW Post 1432: Mondays Burger Nights at the VFW, 6-7 p.m. Also, Thursday Night's Baked Potato Bar, 6–7 p.m. 3rd Sunday of the month, Post 1432 Riders Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The buffet breakfast is open to the public.
VFW BINGO: Sunday's 5:30 p.m. Early Bird & 6:00 p.m. Regular; Wednesday's 6:30 p.m. Early Bird & 6:50 p.m. Regular; Thursday's 1:00 p.m. Regular. The VFW needs Bingo Callers on Wednesday and Sunday. Volunteers should contact VFW at 785-825-4909. Bingo Caller training is available on September 22 (Tuesday), 9:00 a.m. at the VFW or scheduled another date.
TIDBITS OF AUGUST MEETING: Treasurer Roger Thull gave the July 14 to August 11 financial report three expenses and two deposits, ending checking account balance of $4715.45. Vice-President Jason Bathon introduced the guest speaker, Clarence "C.J." Wise, Chief of the Salina Police Department, whose subject was law enforcement in Salina, KS.
On August 26, there is an Emergency First Responders Appreciation Day at Central Mall in Salina. The chapter will have a recruiting table at this event. Richard Kinney, the main focal point for Operation Interdependence, shared that he is working on recognizing outstanding members of the local veteran organizations.
ROLLING HILLS ZOO (Public Safety Appreciation & Armed Forces Day): On September 16, Rolling Hills Zoo honors first responders and active & retired military. The honorees and their immediate families will receive FREE ADMISSION to the zoo. First Responder ID and Military ID are required.
RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY (RAD): The 2023 Fort Riley RAD is on Saturday, October 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Riley's Community Center. RADs are for retirees and dependents. RADs generally provide a chance to gain information on retiree benefits, listen to guest speakers, get immunized, and renew I.D. Cards, etc. For more information, call the Retirement Service Office at 785-239-3320 or 785-239-3667.
09/11 QUOTE: "September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage." -- Geraldine Brooks
UNITED WE STAND
