A L B U M O A A
A L B U M O A A
The Military Officers Association of America Albuquerque, New Mexico Chapter
June 2017--July 2017 Volume XXXVIII, No. 3
Dear Chapter Members,
Albuquerque MOAA Vision:
Recognized as the leading Military Service Organization in central New Mexico, supporting and giving a voice to military retirees, surviving spouse, and
veterans of all services."
President's Message
Special thanks to the following:
Robert Will (Chapter Secretary), for his diligence in getting out the invitations.
Michael Cochrane (2nd Vice Pres), for being the master of ceremony for the Memorial Service and representing the Chapter at the Council of Chapters meeting in Farmington.
Walter Paul Chapter President
Jim Levesque (1st Vice Pres), for running the chapter monthly meetings.
Dear Chapter Members, Thank you to all who participated in the
Chapter Memorial Service on 6 May. In my absence, on family business, We are very fortunate to have a terrific Board of Directors who made sure everything went smoothly. I have heard nothing but excellent comments about the ceremony.
Please visit the link below for information about the Military Coalition Luncheons.
Link to web site calendar:
As mentioned above, your Chapter has an incredible Board. Some have been on the board for 4 or more years. Last Newsletter included the new
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The Albuquerque Chapter of MOAA is not associated with the Department of Defense. This Newsletter is published bimonthly. Views expressed in articles or editorials in this Newsletter are not necessarily the views of the Chapter nor do they reflect its policies. Publication of advertisements or mention of any commercial businesses does not constitute Chapter endorsement. Comments , suggestions and articles of interest are welcomed. Send to: Bill Walters, 6629 Orphelia Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109; phone 822-0899 or by email: captainbillyw69@
President LTC Walter Paul USA (Ret)
(505) 331-9047 wfrpaul@
1st Vice President CWO4 James J Levesque, USCG (Ret)
(505) 792-9307 jimlevesque8678@
2nd VP-Programs CDR Michael J Cochrane, USN (Ret)
(806) 790-0933 mjc122147@
Secretary 1LT Robert L Will, USA (Ret)
505-896-7721 moaaawd1@
Treasurer Lt Col Clint Whisonant USAF (Ret)
(505) 299-4836 ClintWhiz@
Past President Col Charles E Wood, USMCR (Ret )
(505) 332-8268 chuck.wood06@
Navy Rep LCDR David E Mathis, USN (Ret)
(505) 400-4562 navydudenm@
Marine Corps Rep Col Charles E Wood, USMCR (Ret )
(505) 332-8268 chuck.wood06@
Army Rep LTC Warner W Talso, USA (Ret)
(505) 235-8495 wtalso@
Air Force Rep BrigGen Regner Rider, USAF (Ret)
(505) 828-3010 regrider@
US Coast Guard Rep CWO4 James J Levesque, USCG (Ret)
(505) 792-9307 jimlevesque8678@
USPHS Rep CAPT H. John Wirth, USPHS (Ret)
(505) 866-5943 vcrp.0100@
Surviving Spouses Rep & Liaison Mary Kay Olson (505) 836-7840
makatie5@ Dolores R Morgan
(505) 857-9111 vivian515@
Ski Club Rep BrigGen Regner C Rider, USAF (Ret) (505) 828-3010 regrider@ Breakfast Club Lt Col Marsha L Thole, USAFR (Ret) (505) 856-3352 marshaauthor@ Golf Club Rep VACANT Tours Club Reps Karen Brown (505) 856-1927 kmbrown8@ Judy Keppler (505) 293-5274 jarjkeppler@ Chaplain VACANT Historian VACANT
ROTC/Awards CAPT Charles F Vaughan, USN (Ret) 505-553-4364 chuck.vaughan@
Finance Lt Col Clint Whisonant (USAF) Ret (505) 299-4836 ClintWhiz@
Legislative Affairs Capt David A Coulie, USAF (Ret) (505) 856-7440 davecoulie@
Membership Directory Karen Brown (505) 856-1927 kmbrown8@
Mary Kay Olson (505) 917-6163 makatie5@
Nominating VACANT
Consumer Advisory Board VACANT
Veterans' Memorial Rep Lt Col Clint Whisonant USAF (Ret) (505) 299-4836 ClintWhiz@
Membership Recruitment CAPT H. John Wirth, USPHS (Ret) (505) 866-5943 vcrp.0100@
Personal Affairs Col David A Camacho, USAF (Ret) (505) 275-0532 camacho06@
United Veterans Council LTC Walter Paul USA (Ret) (505) 331-9047 wfrpaul@
Web Site Karen Brown (505) 856-1927 kmbrown8@
Editor, ALBUMOAA Capt. William C. Walters, USAFR (Ret) (505) 822-0899 captainbillyw69@
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Congressional Switchboard ?toll free? provided by MOAA ...........................................................................................1-877-762-8762
Senator Martin Heinrich...................................................................................................................................
Washington Office: B40D Dirksen Senate Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20510
(202)224-5521
(800)443-8658
Albuquerque Office: 625 Silver Ave. SW Ste 130, Albuquerque, NM 87102 ............................................................. (505)346-6601
Senator Tom Udall ........................................................................................................................................... Washington Office: 110 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510............................(202)224-6621 Albuquerque Office: 219 Central Ave. NW Ste 210, Albuquerque, NM 87102............................................................(505)346-6791
Congressman Michelle Lujan-Grisham...................................................................................................... Washington Office: 214 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 .............................................................(202)225-6316 Albuquerque: 505 Marquette NW Ste 1605, Albuquerque, NM 87102........................................................................(505)346-6781
Congressman Steve Pearce................................................................................................................................... Washington Office: 2432 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 ............................................................ (202)225-2365 Los Lunas Office: 3445 Lambros Loop NE, Los Lunas, NM 87031 ............................................................................... (855)473-2723
Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, Jr............................................................................................................................ Washington Office: 330 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 ............................................................... (202)225-6190 Rio Rancho Office: 3200 Civic Center NE Ste 330, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 ................................................................. (505)994-0499
MOAA National HQ: 20 N. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314 .. ...................................... 1-800-234-6622 MOAA Legislative Alerts ........................................................................................................................
Albuquerque Chapter of MOAA ...................................................................................................................
DD-214 On line...................................................................................................... ............
Kirtland AFB .................... ........................................... ............. (505)846-0011 OR (505)853-0011 Pharmacy Refills: ..................................................................................................................................................................846-5770 Casualty Assistance: ............................................................................................................................................................................ Kirtland Casualty Assistance Office: ..........................................................................................................................846-5508 Retiree Office (BRAVO): .............................................................................................................................................846-1536 Military ID Card Service: (serving all branches, military retirees, dependents and survivors) ..........................................846-5431 Will Preparation/Change: (retirees, dependents, survivors by appointment only) ..............................................................846-4217
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Organization Chart for the Chapter. Please consider becoming a member of our incredible Board to help your Chapter achieve the Vision and accomplish our Missions which are:
In 2012 Chapter established the Albuquerque Chapter of MOAA Endowment at the Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF) to enhance our current, and especially our future, ability to contribute to worthy charitable organizations that help our military personnel, veterans and their families. The endowment was initiated in late January of 2012 and has grown well as a result of contributions and the growth in the investments. The Board has adopted a policy of using the annual distributable amount to increase our Giving in each year. For those who are so inclined, gifts can be made to the Chapter Endowment as a part of a member's estate or as part of a yearly donation. More information about the annual performance and use of the distribution will be published in a future ALBUMOAA. For questions, the Chapter point of contact is the treasurer, Clint
Whisonant, ClintWhiz@ or 505-4101417 (cell).
1. To Provide Aid and Support to members of the uniformed services, their dependents, and surviving family members by growing our Chapter.
2. To Represent the interests of and provide a voice for Retired, former, Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members at all political levels (Municipal, County, State, and Nation).
3. To Provide Veterans and Retirees help with receiving their earned entitlements (e.g. VA, Tricare, Prescription Drugs, and on-base services)
4. To Provide deserving Military, ROTC, and Veterans Service Organizations with financial and non-financial aid.
5. To Educate our members and the community at large on important developments in National Security.
6. To Support New Mexico Veterans Memorials and Monuments.
7. To Provide chapter members the opportunity to travel and ski at a reasonable cost.
We need your help and participation to carry on. So please consider joining the board in whatever capacity best suits you.
Thank you for all you do for our community.
Walter
Walter Paul, LTC (USA Retired) Chapter President
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Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of those who have passed to their eternal rest. May all those who grieve be comforted.
Cecyl Armistead-Delleney ? December 21, 2016 (wife of LCDR Jim S Delleney, USN Ret) M Joyce McClarren ? December 2, 2016 (wife of Col Charles W McClarren, USAF Ret)
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CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM
The Albuquerque Chapter has been approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Each year the program has grown as the Ski Club, Tours, special projects, and individual donors contribute sizable amounts. Many members donate in conjunction with their dues payment. Donors may contribute to the overall Giving Program, or they may specify their donation to one of the causes listed below.
Charitable Giving Program (Unspecified) ROTC Awards Fund Blue Star Mothers Gold Star Mothers, Albuquerque Chapter Honor Flight of Northern NM NM VA Medical Center The Wounded Warriors Project NM Fallen Warriors Ceremony Chapter's Endowment Fund (ACF)
Barron, Augusta L Campbell, Karen T Chanatry, Teresa Conarty, Anna May Couch, Robert F Eichenberg, Tim Ephraim, Richard Falk, Norman D Hamilton, Michael P Jackson, Robert A Johnson, Norman G Jones, Jack F Kontny, Rodney A Miera, Lucille M Miskimin, Paul A Nye, Francis W Price, John Salley, J Ronald Serrano, Jean Sevigny, Erik Strati, Tony J Thompson, Olen D Wolf, Helmut
Many thanks for all your generous contributions!
Please send any donations to Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA PO Box 5071 Albuquerque, 87185-5071
Since the last edition, the "Charitable Giving" Program received another $649 in donations, associated with 2017 dues payments, from the following 23 donors:
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This issue honors Muriel Toni Shearin. Toni is a Gold Star Wife with one child whose husband was killed in Korea. She married again and her husband brought her to Albuquerque. She had two children with Duke. She is a bright woman who figured she could visit her husband in Vietnam as a correspondent for the Albuquerque Journal and as soon as the Commander found out, she was sent home. Like so many of our Surviving Spouses she is full of fun and sad stories.
MOAA is part of the Military Coalition Luncheons each month celebrating the uniformed services. They are usually the third week of the Month. Check with Frances and Marvin Spallina and they will tell you who the speaker is and what will be served for lunch. Their email is franspal@ and telephone number is:
822-9642.
MOAA also has a breakfast each month at Montgomery and Wyoming in Wecks back room. Last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. These are great things to keep up to date.
Membership Stats (as of May 15, 2017)
Regular ? 286 Surviving Spouses - 57 Associate - 71 Total ? 414
A warm welcome to the following new member:
Surviving Spouse Mary Lombardo
We hope you have checked out our new website . You do not have to log in to see the Event Calendar, Officers, etc. (click on Chapter Information on top) or Ski Club, Tours & Breakfast Club (click on Clubs). Note: you can access the online Member Directory after you login. Be sure to let Karen know if you have any problems logging in ? kmbrown8@
The Retired Officer's Women's Club (ROWC) meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Pelican on Eubank and Montgomery from September to May. All are welcome. Call me and I will give you the person in charges number.
Volunteers are always needed at the New Mexico Veteran Memorial on Louisiana. We welcome guests. Call Clint Whisonaut for times.
Check to see what events the MOAA Tours is
offering. You are always invited to join....
Please be aware of your surroundings always. Keep Safe!!!!
Your representatives: Mary Kay Olson 505 917 6163 and Dolores Morgan 505 857 9111 ...
Keep Well and Safe.
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Our April 30 Tours party had good participation & food! Frank Fines & Linda Babin from Sun Tours gave us wonderful details and pictures of our upcoming 2018 trips to Washington DC and South Africa (see details below). Due to lack of participation, we cancelled our August trip to Estes Park, so Judy and I are taking a break from planning MOAA's longer coach trips ? Karen's been doing this for over 30 years & Judy for almost 20 years. In addition to the bigger Sun Tours trips that we suggest & escort, be sure to check Sun Tours catalog for some of their closer coach tours. It's always a fun time!
* October 18, 2017 (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m., Popejoy Hall ? AMERICAN IN PARIS (Broadway Musical: Group cost for 2ND PRICE seats is
$67/person (middle & left side Orchestra seats in rows K-N); PREMIUM seats cost $89/person (middle Orchestra, rows E-I) ? non-members please add $2/person guest fee, unless family or houseguest. Payment is due ASAP or NLT September 1. To date, 22 participants
Mail above payments (made out to Albuquerque MOAA Tours) to Karen Brown at 962 Antelope NE, 87122. For further information, call Karen at 856-1927; email
kmbrown8@ or call Judy Keppler at 293-5274.
MOAA 2017-2018 TRIP PLANNED BY SUN TOURS FOR MOAA: All payments go to SUN TOURS, 1700 Louisiana NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87110. For reservations and information, call 889-8888. Cancellation insurance recommended.
September 18-24, 2017 (7 days) ? PENNSYLVANIA POTPOURRI ? History, Art, Culture & Fun ? Philadelphia, Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster & Brandywine Valley:
Cost is $2,295/person (double occupancy); final payment is due June 7, 2017). There may be a few spaces left. Click on this link for flyer: Pennsylvania-Potpourri-2017.pdf
April 26-May 2, 2018 (7 days) ? WASHINGTON, DC ? Our Nation's Capitol Tour: Our nation's history comes to life on this fascinating tour-- some that we all know about like
the Monuments, Museums, the National Cathedral, the Capitol Building, and the White House--others will surprise us as we become familiar with this historic city. Our accommodation will be at the Holiday Inn Capitol, just a few blocks away
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