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NGAA West Newsletter NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WEST CHAPTER
Volume 8 Number 3 ____________ September 2019
NGAA West Luncheon
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
piètro’s3801 Watson Road
314-645-9263
Program:NGA New Campus Update,
Sue Pollmann, N2W Program Manager
Cocktails 11:30 a.m., Lunch 12:00 Price: $22.50 per person Choose from the menu below. Selections will be confirmed at the luncheon.
Chicken Saltimbocca - 8 zo. breast of chicken topped with prosciutto
and cheese in a sage and white wine sauce Roast Sirloin of Beef - Rich fresh mushroom gravy
Grilled Grouper - Seasoned with Italian breadcrumbs. Dessert: Lemon Mascarpone Cake Entrees served with salad, vegetable, a white cavatelli pasta, bread and butter.
Bar purchases available from the wait staff on a cash basis only.
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September 25, 2019 Luncheon Reservation Form
Planned Entrée Choice (Confirm at the luncheon. One per Attendee) Chicken Beef Grouper
Member name: _________________________________________________ _________ _________ _________
Spouse name: __________________________________________ _________ _________ _________
Guest name: __________________________________________ _________ _________ _________
Check #: ______ enclosed .
□ CHECK HERE IF YOU WANT A REMINDER CALL ON TUESDAY, September 24.
Please mail to arrive by September 19, 2019 toNGAA West9083 Whitehaven DriveSt. Louis MO 63123-2041
NOTE: YOU CAN PAY ON LINE. Add NGAA West to your list of on-line payees and make payment. Send an email to [email protected] or text to 314-973-8227,
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In This Issue Page
Lunch program and menu 1Lunch reservation form 1President’s Remarks 2June Luncheon Notes 2New Members / Address Changes 3 Jack Harris 4Alive & Well 4Jack Graham 4-5 Treasurer’s Report 4 Ill and Departed 5NGAA West Sports 5Schedule of Events 5-6Event Reports and Schedule 5-6 Luncheon Photos 6-8Membership application 9
stating amount paid, names of those attending and your menu selections
President’s RemarksJohn Doty
Being there for each other,
As you’ve heard, our longtime colleague Livingston Sykes died in late-August after an illness. We learned at his funeral about the great visit he had with friends from work in the day(s) before his passing. “The room was rockin’ . . .” we understand. I’m sure Sykes’ daughter and his brother took some comfort in his having those happy moments with friends.
It occurs to me that one of our roles as a community is being there for each other to the extent we can. We have shared experiences and perspectives and can bring each other comfort in hard times – not just in our final days. I know there are many such stories as this across our group. Sometimes it can be as simple as a phone call when you know a friend is down – or an offer of a ride to a new place.
Hard times don’t just involve our final days. Sometimes it’s a matter of a temporary illness, depression at the loss of a loved one, or a financial struggle.
Our friend, Wells Huff, has informed us that he needs to pull back from his communications role for health reasons. We’ve known for awhile that this day would come. We’re in yet another situation in which NGAA-W has a vacancy in a key position. In some ways, this is more important than an executive position ... communication being a centrally important function for our group.
So . . . here’s an opportunity. You can be a central participant in the organization and serve in a role that enables connections among us – that keeps us posted about friends and colleagues in need.
On a related note, I continue to hope we’ll find a way to engage our colleagues from other parts of the St. Louis area. Our periodic meetings in South St Louis are great and I don’t propose to change those. It would make a difference if we had a way to connect with our colleagues and friends throughout the Metro East and the North. (I’ve noticed more and more Illinois license plates in the 2nd Street parking lots – and St. Charles County is an increasingly popular community for NGA’ers.) If you can’t volunteer to join the NGAA-W Board, maybe you can get us started with other avenues of communication – regional get togethers, social media groups, or the like.
Note the date for the upcoming NGA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Our own Bill Heidbreder
along with former co-worker John Tuley will be so honored.
Luncheon NotesPat Wiese
Forty-two retirees and guests attended our June 26th luncheon at Pietro’s. After our enjoyable lunch, we were entertained by the Retro Band. They entertained us with rock & roll, oldies, and R & B songs.
Due to the fact that our President, John Doty, and Past President, Frank Aufmuth, each had a previous commitment, Paulette Martin (she referred to herself as “the third string”) stepped in and took over the role of leader (a natural for her). She led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our visitors were introduced - Jack Harris (who just turned 90 years old at the end of May), and Doris Driscoll, a new member.
Pat Reed introduced Jack Graham in attendance at the luncheon, along with his daughter-in-law, Shirley. Jack was introduced as the subject of an article in our June 2019 Newsletter. Jack's career at the agency was significant, but his early history was very interesting. As the article describes, his childhood was spent in a Japanese internment camp in SE Asia where he knew Eric Liddell, the subject of the 1981 movie, “Chariots of Fire”. Jack’s birthday is the day before Pearl Harbor.
Walt Rohn, our photographer, asked that everyone sign the paper on their table so he would know who was sitting at each table for picture identification. He also reminded everyone that he had our July activity being held on July 25. All were invited to eat lunch and watch the Cardinals play on the big screen at Ball Park Village.
Jean Seymour reminded us that she had reserved the winery at Defiance Ridge, also the town of Daniel Boone’s home, for Wednesday, October 23.
Pat Reed reminded us of our Annual All Retirees Fall Picnic at Cliff Cave Park’s main pavilion on Monday, October 7. Bring a treat to share and BYOB.
Jim Mohan announced that August 24 would be NGA West’s Family Day.
Mark your calendars, our next NGAA-W Fall luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 25th.
Winners of the 50/50 raffle were: Mary Decker (2), Nancy Foster, Ruth Walters, Jim Mohan, Pat Wiese, Walt Rohn, Jim Stanton, Bob Eddy, Dennis Terhaar, Bob
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Meinhardt, and Jimmy Boyd. Judy Allen, Claire Andracsek, and Pat Wiese won coffee cups that Jim Mohan brought from the museum.
Vice-President of Communications Resignation
“Mr. John Doty, It is with pleasure and regret that I announce my resignation as Vice President of Communications for the West Chapter of NGAA. I have enjoyed my duties and am unhappy that a condition of health makes it necessary to leave them.
NGAA West will be in my thoughts as the chapter goes about its work. May it continue to thrive under thoughtful and talented leadership.
Wells HuffAugust 28, 2021”
NGAA West BoardHELP WANTED
This is your organization – all 356 strong. The ByLaws state that the NGAA West Chapter Executive Board shall consist of six (6) members of the Association: the two most recent Past Presidents of the Association, the elected President, Executive Vice-President, Treasurer, and a Member-at-Large advisor. Of these six we have the Treasurer and Member-at-Large.
We have a temporary volunteer for President, Committee chair volunteers for Membership, Secretary, Web-site, Mailing, Luncheon Entertainment, and multiple Events appointed by prior Boards.
Wells’ letter of resignation to the Board indicates the fragility of members providing NGAAW services to the group.
The NGAA ByLaws, as incorporated in the State of Virginia as a 501c3 non-profit organization require an annual business meeting, a set of officers that form a quorum to identify and conduct day-to-day operations of the organization. Residency in the St. Louis area is not a stipulation to be a BoD member.
The ByLaws require formation of a Nominating Committee at least 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting which will occur on December 11, 2019. Therefore this Newsletter states the Nominating Committees request for potential candidates for the offices of President and Executive Vice-Presiedent.
Those two new officers with the Tresurer and Member-at-Large can form a quorum to conduct business for the organization. We also solicit volunteers for the Communication Committee, vice Wells and back-ups for the six other existing committees.
Send your own or the name(s) of nominee(s) for the three noted vacancies: President, Executive Vice-President, and Communications Vice President and the other Committees to [email protected] by 30 October 2019.
Without those nominations and acceptances to be involved, the West Chapter of NGAA could cease to exist as a NGAA Chapter in January 2020.
Welcome New Members
Elroy J. Preuhs5493 Oakcrest Dr.Imperial, MO 63052636-464-8640 [email protected]
Rose Stockmann5406 Lisette St. Louis, MO 63109314-481-1692 [email protected]
Membership Information ChangesJohn Graham13457 Tesson Ferry Rd APT 284St Louis, MO 63128314-270-3359
Ange MeoliFulton, MD301 661 9378
Patricia A. Tolefree192 Lindbergh Place DrSt. Louis, MO 63146
314-801-7477 [email protected]
Annual Member 2020 DuesOpen Season 10/1/ -12/31 2019
This is the initial reminder to the 14 NGAA West members who provide single year dues payments that the organization’s ByLaw state that you can make your payment for the next calendar year between October 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. If your dues are not received in that time period your membership status becomes delinquent.
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TREASURER’S REPORT The NGAA West account activity for May 23, 2019 to September 3, 2019
SAVINGS:05/23/2019 Balance $ 5250.375/30 - 8/31 Dividend ($0.45, 0.42, 0.33, 0.30) $ 1.506/25 Transfer 2 checking for luncheon ($ 1000.00)7/16 Transfer to checking for 5 yr CD ($ 732.61)9/3/19 Life Dues $ 100.009/03/2019 Balance $ 3,619.26
CHECKING: 05/173/2019 Balance $ 598.95
Checking Transactions Credit Debit
5/26 rebate annual dues to Life members
$50.00
6/8/ Print and Mailing June2019 Newsletter $ 167.06
3/28/2019 June Entertainment $ 100.00
6/26/2019 Restaurant Luncheon, & 50/50 1007.50 $ 922.50
6/26/2019 Table prizes and wine for year to date ` $151.06
6/26/2019 Secretary Cards and postage $18.05
8/27/2018 Family Day meals $ 30.00
09/03/2019 Balance $ 1,287.78 TOTAL DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS09/03/2019 Balance $4907.04
INVESTMENT FUNDSCD LiveOak Matures 03/06/2020 $ 8,203.30CD ACU 1202 Matures 07/16/2024 $ 5,000.00
TOTAL NGAA-W FUNDS $18,110.34
Jack Harris Celebrates 90 th Birthday On June 1 of this year, our own Jack Harris celebrated his 90th birthday. A party celebrating this event was held by his family and included old friends. Jack had many friends from his long career with all the NGA West
predecessor agencies. The picture below shows Jack with two of these friends, Dr David Alspaugh and Gene Betz. Jack served in many managerial positions, retiring in 1985 as the Chief, Cartography Dept. After spending 40+ years in a windowless environment, for his retirement years Jack chose the opposite – public, mostly open air, outdoor activities. He became heavily involved in and held offices in groups such as the Missouri Native Plant Society, Webster Groves Nature Study Society – Botany Group, Native Orchid Conference of America and the Missouri Prairie Foundation.
Dave Alspaugh Jack Harris Gene Betz
Alive and WellFrom Don Poff
Many of you do not know that Jeans cancer returned in Jan 2019.I am forwarding wonderful news for a change included in the latest e-mail from her.(Aug 31)“God be praisedMy cancer is gone from my liver and my bones!!I was so surprised at the news I couldn’t believe I wasn’t dreaming.Thanks for your prayers I’ll still be on treatments every 3 months and daily pills forever. I can handle that🙂I’m hoping that my balance and walking is just side effects from my treatments and now since I’m not monthly with that, I’ll get better.Anyway—-Yahoo!
See you next yearDidn’t know if I would be there...Jean (Seymour)
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Sick Members / FamilyEdward M. Black Debra and Ron Neustadt
Jane de la Pena Carol Stamer Norma Doolin Gene Vogt Tony Ferguson James Waskow Ron Foster Herman Westrich Joel Frazer Martin Zschiegner
Jim Hilterbrand
NGAA West members extend sincerest sympathy to loved ones and friends.
Please keep these departed in your thoughts and prayers.
Robert T. O’Keefe, Sr. January 5, 2018Anna Marie Ferguson-Cook March 1, 2018Shirley Ann Sostman June 16, 2019Mary Henderson June 17, 2019William (Bill) Wall July 24, 2019Neil Van Dermeulen August 19, 2019 Livingston Sykes August 23, 2019James Ragan August 30, 2019
Ball Park Village Lunch:July 25 at 11 a.m. Walt Rohn
We had a small crowd gather on the 25th of July to cheer the Cards on to victory and enjoyed our 3 hours of free parking. We will be looking at holding a similar event during the 2020 season or even a 2019 post season!
NGAA West Events: ‘Save the Dates’
Arsenal Mixed BowlingPat Wiese
As you read this the Mixed League season started with six teams at the rejuvenated Shrewsbury Lanes on September 4, 2019. There is space for additional bowlers or teams.
If interested, contact Pat Wiese, 314-750-2586, if you are interested. We can always use new bowlers.
Jeff Delaplain Invitational BowlingDoug Nolte
The Jeff Delaplain Thursday Invitational Bowling League started its 2019-2020 season on the 5th of September. It also marked the move back to Shrewsbury Lanes for our matchups. Although Shrewsbury Lanes is a semi-familiar bowling establishment, it has been totally rehabbed with new lanes, score keeping system, snack bar to show off our aging skills, at the same time (4 p.m.) on Thursdays. Stay tuned.
NGAA-W ALL RETIREES FALL PICNICOCTOBER 7 (Monday) --
Location: Cliff Cave St. Louis County Park Shelter, 806 Cliff Cave Road in South CountyTime: 11 a.m. Cost: FreeThe NGAA-W is hosting its third annual Fall Picnic for all retirees from NGA and earlier agencies. There is no cost, except that we hope you will bring a snack to share and your own beverages (alcohol permitted). Please plan to join your former coworkers to renew old friendships. The past two Fall Picnics have been enjoyable days and well attended with about 100 of us. Although the NGAA-W is hosting this event, we encourage all retirees, not just our members, to join in, so please pass the word!Directions: I-255 to South on Telegraph Road. Turn left on Cliff Cave Road and stay on until you arrive at the end at the parking lot for the shelter.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pat Reed @ 314-304-0292 or Paulette Martin @ 314-809-2086.
Definace Ridge Vineyards Wine Tasting
Jean SeymourOctober 9, 2019It's about 30 minutes out Hwy 64 W to 94W near Weldon Springs Wildlife area. The property's vineyard has a tranquil lake and garden landscape with beautiful views of the Missouri River Valley. Defiance Ridge reflects their combined passions for wine and wonderful cuisine.
The on-site tasting room opens at 11 AM: 5 tastes for $10 or 5 tastes of reserved for $15. You may purchase the tasting glass for a small fee. There is a full lunch menu that ranges from $9 - $15; they also offer special
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EACEP IN ESTR
fall seasonal artisan cuisine. Full menu and directions are on their website at Defianceridgevineyards.com
Reservations will have to be made by 30 September. Please plan ahead and give me a call! I'll have a sign-up sheet at the luncheon or just give me a call. 314-846-7217
NGAAA WEST Web SitePossibe items of interest on the NGAAWest web site:
One Giant Leap for Map-KindApollo 11 Moon Landing FactsNEW NGA WEST UPDATE
Calendar ItemsNGAA West Quarterly Luncheons
Pietro’s, 3801 Watson Road Wednesday September 25 Wednesday, Dec. 11
Arsenal Mixed Bowling 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Shrewsbury Lanes
Men’s Invitational Bowling 4 p.m. Thursdays at Shrewsbury Lanes
ACS Golf New season in progress. For schedule and standings see the NGAA West Home Page on the web, www.ngaawest.org
Negative Engravers LuncheonsEl Maguey restaurant in Concord PlazaSecond Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
Photo Lab BreakfastsAmbrosia Restaurant, 9416 Gravois Road in AfftonFourth Monday of the month at 9 a.m.
Points GroupGolden Corral Restaurant, 6110 S. Lindbergh Blvd,First Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
NGA Night at the BallparkSeptember 14, 2019 $20RSVP 2 Karen Hanson
636-321-5956
NGA 2019 GEOINT Hall of Fame CeremonySeptember 27, 2019The Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame serves to recognize those who have profoundly impacted the GEOINT tradecraft. This award is not limited to NGA or predecessor organization employees; those who have significantly contributed to GEOINT through industry, academia or other government and nongovernment organizations, including non-U.S. citizens, may also be considered for induction.
The newest members Hall of Fame were selected by a board composed of current NGA employees. Representatives from the NGA Alumni Association and history office provided historical context for the board's consideration but did not vote on nominees.
Director Vice Admiral Robert Sharp will induct Justin E. Baer, William H. Heidbreder, Brigadier General Gilbert W. Kirby, Jr., U.S. Army, Retired, and John B. Tuley. The ceremony will be hosted in NCE's Allder Auditorium, with VTC to the Main Conference Room at NCW and the Arnold Conference Room.
NGAA West members wishing to attend the 2019 GEOINT Hall of Fame Ceremony honoring William H. Heidbreder and John B. Tuley, must provide the following information:
Full Name (first, middle and last name), date of birth, and driver’s license number, (plus state of issue) to [email protected], 314-676-1123. This information must be received NLT September 13, 2019.
NGAA West Fall Picnic Monday, October 7. Cliff Cave County Park. Paulette Martin and Pat Reed.
NCW CWC Blues vs BlackhawksDecember 14, 2019 $79Section 332, rows K-MRSVP 2 Karen Hanson by 9/26/2019636-321-5956
Defiance Ridge Vineyards, Wednesday, October 9 2711 S Hwy 94 Defiance MO 63341 RSVP Jean Seymour by September 30, 2019 @ 314-846-7217
June Luncheon Photos_ Walt R
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Claire Andracsek Carol Kidwell Nancy Foster John Koberg Betsy Middleton Walt RohnJune Luncheon Photos_ Walt R
Pat Wiese Pat Keller Ruth Walters Judy Allen Lynn Troeckler Doris Driscoll
Nick Decker Mary Decker Larry Knopfel Joanne Moran Paulette Martin Jim Stanton
Jack Harris Dave Alspaugh Ron Hoffman Joyce Hoffman Carol Reed Pat Reed
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June Luncheon Photos_ Walt R
Jean Seymour Jim Boyd Grace Boyd Bev Leiendecke Marge Terhaar Dennis Terhaar
Shirley Graham John Graham Joe Bastian Patty Pauline Kathy Pozzo Jerry Lenczowski
Bob Meinhardt Jim Mohan Gene Sylvester Bob Pankey Bob Eddy Jim Hilterbrand
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NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
1. Name: Last ____________________________ First __________________________ Middle Initial ______
Preferred Title (Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Dr., Military rank, etc.) __________ Preferred Name (Optional): _______________
2. Birthday (Optional): _______________ Retirement date (if applicable): ______________ OR Transfer date: _______________
3. Organization from which retired or transferred/current employment (NGA, NIMA, DMA, Other): _______________________
4. Last position held: __________________________________ 4b. Professional affiliation(s): ___________________________
5. Post-retirement work experience/position held, with whom: _____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Name of Spouse/Significant Other:
Last ______________First _____________Middle Initial _____ Preferred Name (Optional): ______________ Title: __________ In the case where both spouses are eligible in his/her own right, only one fee will be assessed (and a joint listing will be used). If separate listing is desired, and one spouse is already a member, the other may join at no additional fee.
-Is spouse: A current/former employee of NGA or predecessor organization: ___ Yes ___ No. If YES, retirement date: __________ -Is he/she a current NGAA Member: ___ Yes ___ No. If yes, indicate Chapter(s): ___ NGAA-East ___ NGAA-West.
Main Address:
Street/PO Box: _____________________________ City/State: ________________________ Zip Code: __________
Phone: __________________ Cell: __________________ e-mail: ________________________________________
Alternate Address (if applicable):
Street/PO Box: _____________________________ City/State: ________________________ Zip Code: __________
Phone: ___________________ Cell/alternate phone: __________________ e-mail: __________________________
Specify time period at alternate address: From: ______________ To: _________________
Chapter affiliation (check one). Please note that while participation in Chapter informational/social functions is reciprocal, voting privileges are accorded only to dues-paying members of the specific chapter. Access to Chapter directories is accorded to dues-paying members of either Chapter. General information on the Chapter web site is in the public domain.
□ NGAA EAST
Dues: $40.00 – Lifetime Membership*
*Our sponsor, Constellation Federal Credit Union (CFCU), will pay the membership fee for CFCU members. If you are not yet a CFCU member, join online at www.constellationfcu.org Provide your CFCU account number ________________, and then email your application to [email protected]
If you do not wish to be a CFCU member, send this application, with your $40 check payable to NGAA East, to Paul Mich, 1308 Rock Chapel Road, Herndon VA 20170-203
□NGAA WEST
Dues: $10.00/year or $100.00 Lifetime Membership.*
Send this application, along with your check, to: NGAA West, 9083 Whitehaven Drive, St. Louis MO 63123-2041.
*Our sponsor, Arsenal Credit Union (ACU) will credit $40.00 to the ACU accounts of new NGAA West Lifetime Members who have been ACU members in good standing for at least one (1) year and be retired after 2013. If you qualify, please provide your ACU account number: _____________. After we process your application we will notify ACU and they will credit your account with $40.00.
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NGAA West
9083 Whitehaven DriveST. LOUIS MO 63123-2041
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