THE JOHN WAYNE/BOB SALZMAN MEMORIAL CHAPTER FLORIDA CHAPTER XXI SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

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1 . THE JOHN WAYNE/BOB SALZMAN MEMORIAL CHAPTER FLORIDA CHAPTER XXI SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION Volume XXXXVI SEPTEMBER 2017 NR 9 Website: CHAPTER OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Richard Whitman, D-6528L, Lymington Circle, Orlando, FL Tel: (407) , rgwsrw99@aol.com VICEPRESIDENT: Robert Schlafke, Jr., D-8729L, 112 June Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL Tel: , rjscocoa@gmail.com; TREASURER: Thomas (Tom) Tomlin, D-722L, 1408 Gulfwood Ct., Brandon, FL., Tel: (813) , tomtomlinsf@aol.com ASSISTANT TREASURER: Phil Devon, M-13612, 4313 North Course Lane, Avon Park, FL Tel: (585) , pdevo@comcast.net SECRETARY: George (Speedy) Gaspard, D-851L, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns FL, Tel: (904) , gwgsrg@aol.com ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Suzie Gaspard, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns, FL Tel: (904) , gwgsrg@aol.com WEBMASTER: Frank Fowler, D-256L, 1815 Reid Street, Lehigh Acres, FL., fhfinfl@comcast.net, Tel: (239) QUARTERMASTER: David H. Soucie, M-12880A, 4243 McCorvey Road, Deland, FL., Tel: (386) , davidhsoucie@wildblue.net SFA CHAPTER XXI Judith (Judy) A. Drewry, 6619 W Saint Ann Lane, Dunnellon, FL Tel: (352) , raynjudydrewry@embarqmail.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR:

2 SEPTEMBER 2017 Most important issue as I write this, is the upcoming meeting in Cocoa Beach at the International Palms and Resort, September. Rooms are still available, but I must have you dinner choices not later than Sept 11. The hotel needs to order the food. So, let s get those checks in the mail. Tom Doc Norwood has offered to take any willing participants on boat rides in the Intercoastal waterway, on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Let us know your intention. We will have elections for Chapter officers at the meeting. It will be a voice vote as there is only one person running for each office. Installation will be at the December meeting. John Erskine is the President of the Texas A&M club in The Villages. The club is collecting donations to assist with hurricane Harvey rescue efforts. If you would like to donate to this cause, send your checks to John Erskine, SE 86th Briarcliffe Ct, The Villages, FL Make the check payable to the Salvation Army and notate it is for Hurricane Harvey Relief. For those of you who have not heard, we lost our Brother Chris Billingsley on August 3, A memorial service was held on August 13 and was attended by many. Rest in Peace Chris, you will be missed. Ginny and her daughter will be at the September meeting. We will have a special event at the meeting. As you know, we are planning on starting an Educational Grant. Phil Devon has spent many hours looking into how to go about setting up this endeavor. To fund this grant, I will be selling Wine. See the sample label. The Varieties and quantities available are: Chardonnay (32), Cabernet Sauvignon (14), Pinot Noir (5), Zinfandel (9), and Sauvignon Blanc (6). There will be sign up sheets at the meeting and the wines will be distributed at the Christmas meeting, just in time for the holidays. If you cannot be at the meeting in September, but plan on being at the Christmas meeting, let me know what you want and I will sign you up. As I cannot mail the wine, this is restricted to those coming to the meeting. The wine was donated to the chapter. As this is a fund raiser, the price will be set at $30 per bottle. If you haven t heard, Speedy Gaspard broke his leg in early August and unfortunately, won t be at the meeting. Speedy, we hope you are mending and we look forward to seeing you in December. Mauri Price has notified me he will not be at the meeting either. He has suffered a heart attack. Was in the hospital for five days and is now home resting. Mauri, take it easy and get better. Hope to see you soon. Please keep Natalie Vines in your thoughts and prayers. She and her husband, Brian have been in Atlanta, GA since April while she receives treatment from the Shepherd Center for her Traumatic Brain Injury. She will be discharged on 14 September and they both look forward to returning home to Florida. UPCOMING EVENTS Chapter XXI meeting, September 15-17, Cocoa Beach Florida 5th SFGA reunion, September 20-23, Ft. Campbell, KY SOAR, October 16-19, Las Vegas, NV Chapter XXI meeting, December 8-10, Avon Park Still looking for meeting hosts for next year.

3 ****************************************************************************** Regarding the meeting in Cocoa Beach: Those who wish to contribute their "special dishes" are welcome to bring them to the Hospitality Room. Don't forget your wrapped "mystery gift" for the drawing /fund raiser for the chapter. *********************************************************************

4 DONATIONS TO CHAPTER Carl Salzman $ Carol said she was surprised to be notified she had won 2nd place in the MBF drawing at the SFA Conference. She said she would share some of her good luck with the Chapter. Thank you Carol and congratulations on your win. CHAPTER MEMBER APPOINTMENT Myron Fineberg notified me that he was appointed Chaplain of his Combat Motorcycle Association. Congratulations, Myron. HEALTH & WELFARE 1. Al and Toni Boman - Toni is now receiving physical therapy from a top notch facility and she says that in only a few treatments they have her walking (with walker) and beginning to use her left arm/hand quite a bit. She is very happy to receive this type of therapy and looks forward to each session. Way to go Toni, hang in there and it will work out great for you. 2. John Foley - John says he is doing well for the circumstances and that he is still able to move around and make some medical appointments. 3. Dave Soucie - I spoke with Dave: he is now receiving chemotherapy for Lymphoma. He had a large mass strangulating his aorta, kidneys, and other organs. They treated him with a very large dose of chemo (too large, sent him back to the hospital) and are now determining the proper dosage that he will receive once every 3-4 weeks. He is doing pretty good however the chemo tires him out quite a bit. He goes back in for another treatment on 8 Sep. and told me he will be at the meeting. Glad to hear you are doing better Dave. 4. 'Speedy' Gaspard - Suzie reports that Speedy is now back in a rehab facility and receiving physical therapy to strengthen his broken leg. Speedy, you sure picked an unusual way to celebrate your birthday. Hang in there. We are all pulling for you and hope to see you up and around before long. 5. Sharon Hoagland/Dan Young - Sharon reports that Dan is now in rehab, receiving treatment on his right foot/lower leg. The medics have removed quite a bit of fluid and now giving therapy along with the treatments. Dan, we all wish you the very best of recovery. Sharon still has problems with her stability and takes an unscheduled fall every now and then. Her son is now visiting and helping her. Sharon, we will order a large roll of 'bubble wrap' for you and maybe the landings won't be so bad. Both of you hurry up and get well; we miss you at the meetings.

5 MINUTES: Chapter XXI Subject: Minutes of the meeting conducted on July 1, 2017 at Bradenton, Florida. The meeting of Chapter XXI, Special Forces Association was called to order by Chapter President Richard Whitman at 17:09 hours. There were thirty attendees. New Members and guests present: New Members: John and Betty Vislosky, Joseph (Mike) Jelinek Sickness/Distress: Sharon Hoagland & Dan Young are having multiple health issues. Stuart (Melvin) Evans is in Hospice care. Also, our honorary member, Marine John Foley is in hospice care. Chris Billingsley is hanging in there. A sad note for the Chapter: William Smith passed away. Reading of the Minutes The minutes of the meeting conducted in Wildwood, Florida on March 11, 2017 were read. A motion was made by Phil Devon and seconded by Ralph Bailey to accept the minutes as read. Motion passed. Treasurers Report: The treasurer s report was rendered by Tommy Tomlin. A motion by Don Rice and seconded by Russ Cummings to accept as read, subject to audit, was made. Motion carried. Unfinished Business: President Richard Whitman reminded all members that this is an election year. Please submit your ballots. Good of the Order: Treasurer Tom Tomlin had reported a receipt of $ to assist needy veterans. This was from Indian River County Veterans Mall Foundation, Inc. a result of volunteer Ed Britt. Tom also reminded members that we have a support fund for members in need. Speedy Gaspard recognized the passing of LTG Sam Wilson, (Ret) a member of Merrill s Marauders in WW II. COL. Wilson and CPT Gaspard reported to USAID in Saigon COL Wilson to be Chief of Staff and Speedy as a Senior Province Liaison in Quang Duc Province. Both Sam and Speedy were transferred from the U S Army to U S State Dept under the PASA Provisions. New Business: Tommy Tomlin requested $ for our annual R O T C awards. A motion by Al Farnum and seconded by Russ Cummings was made to purchase the awards. Motion carried. Our next meeting will be September 16,2017 in Cocoa Beach Florida hosted by Richard Whitman, Mike Stover. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Richard Schlafke. This is a privileged motion requiring no second. The meeting was adjourned at 17:42 Submitted by: George Gaspard Secretary/Recorder Approved by: President

6 1300 N Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL The Fall Meeting for Chapter XXI will be the weekend of September At the International Palms Hotel. Room Rate is $83.00 per Room +tax. (2 Double or 1 King Beds for each Room) Please make reservations before August 15, 2017 to guarantee rates Check-in after 4:00pm Amenities available are known by those who attended last year. Breakfast voucher for two people per room are complimentary. Saturday's Dinner Is $30.00 per person with an entrée choice of: Chicken Champagne Flat-iron Steak Mahi Mahi W/ Mango Salsa Included with dinner: A Salad, Starch, Vegetable, Dinner Rolls, Coffee and Dessert and cash bar) The Hospitality room will be closed for dinner. Hospitality Room will be open Friday at 12:00 noon, Saturday 9:00AM. Closing both days after last call. More Specifics to come. Currently working on ADA room locations. Have ramps available for several rooms close to the lobby. Must request the need at check-in. A golf cart will also be available to transport those in need. Details to follow on how to arrange for this service. Please make your Dinner reservation checks to out to Chapter XXI and mail them to: Richard G. Whitman, Lymington Circle, Orlando, FL Include your choice of meals along with your check. Cut-off to order meals is September 1, 2017

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