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HOUSTON AREA PO BOX 1082 HOUSTON TX 77251-1082 www.moaahoustonarea.com
Newsletter to MembersVol. LII No. 12 December 2015
NEXT MEETING SATURDAY, December 12, 2015, 6 p.m. BRAEBURN COUNTRY CLUB
President’s Message
Reflecting on our past year moves me to callit a sacred time. As an organization we metand surpassed our professional goals in somany ways. Our outstanding monthlychapter meeting speakers presented on topicsas diverse as the dark side of the Internetused by terrorists, to the current politicalsituation in Latin America. Members haveparticipated in city-wide activities from the homeless Veteranstand-down to the Veterans Day Parade. Our talented andexperienced members have shared at each monthly meeting theirown military histories, which was most eye-opening as to howamazing is the wealth of military background in our chapter.
We continue to struggle with gaining new members but have hada good year in which more than two dozen new members havejoined our ranks. We welcome a new vice-president, DonWallin, who will be securing speakers for our meetings; and webid farewell to our secretary, Matt Mancuso, who did anoutstanding job for our association. I am incredibly proud of thework that every board member and elected official has done thispast year! Thank You one and All! To all the membership Ithank you for your continued service and commitment to ourcountry by attending and participating in chapter events.
I will close 2015 by wishing you and your loved ones a Happy,Prosperous, and Safe holiday season. Please keep our men andwomen deployed in harm's way in your thoughts and prayers aswe celebrate our bounty. It is because of them that we can rejoicein this season so freely. We must also remember those who camebefore us in our Houston Area Military Officers Association ofAmerica and secured this outstanding organization for us toenjoy, and especially those who have passed from our ranks.God Bless You All, and God Bless America!
Respectfully,LTC Eugene Vecera, USA, President
OfficersPresident Eugene A. Vecera, LTC USA713.516.3459 [email protected]
1st Vice President Program (Open)
2nd Vice President ArrangementsJeannette Evans, AUX 281.495.2202Cell: 281.467.6775
3rd Vice President MembershipMitch Seaborn, MAJ USANG 281.409.2122 [email protected]
SecretaryMatt Mancuso, Capt USAF 703.200.3030 [email protected]
Treasurer Don L. Couch, LTC USA Ret.832.205.2009 [email protected]
Legislative RepresentativeROTC Scholarship William Taylor Cpt. USA Ret.281.482.7315 [email protected]
Assistant Legislative Representative George McDowell Col USAF Ret.713.723.5166
LiaisonEugene Tulich CDR USCG281.376.0061 [email protected]
ROTCWilbur E. “Mac” McConico LTC USA Ret [email protected]
ChaplainKerry Magee CAPT USN Ret979.964.3236 h or 979.236.2415 [email protected]
Editor Carol Ann Wilson 8902 Sunnywood DriveHouston TX77088-3729281. 847.9754; 281.642.4050 [email protected]
Eugene A. Vecera,LTC USA
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, December 2015, p. 1
Kerry B. Magee,CAPT USNR-Ret.
MOAA Houston AreaBoard Meeting
Tuesday before Monthly Luncheon Meeting
11:30Rudi Lechner’s 2503 S. Gessner
2016 Board Meetings1/26 2'23 3/22 4/26 5/24 6/21 7/26 8/22 9/20 10/24
11/15 No mtg in Dec unless called All members are welcome.
MOAA
Houston AreaMonthly Meeting
CHRISTMAS PARTY
SaturdayDecember 12
6 p.m. Fellowship7 p.m. Dinner
BraeBurn Country Club8101 Bissonnet St Houston TX 77074
(713) 774-2586
MENU
House Salad
Filet Mignonor
Grilled Salmon
Seasonal VegetablesRolls, Butter
Pecan Ball
$40
Free Valet ParkingReservations to Jeannette
Evans, 281.467.6775 or495.2202
By Wed. Dec. 9
BRING DONATIONS FORTOYS FOR TOTS
UNDER CHRISTMASTREE
2016 MOAA-HA Meetings
1/30 2/27 3/26 4/30 May is Military Ball
6/25 7/30 8/27 9/24 10/29 11/17 (with MOWA)
12/?? Christmas Party
Military Officers Wives Association
MOWA
No Meeting in DecemberSee you 1/21/16
Merry Christmas,Everybody!
MOAA-HA
Z Treasurer’s ReportNov. 28, 2015
Receipts $ 185.00 Expenses $ 100.00 Balance $7,456 22
Don L. Couch, Treasurer LTC USA Ret.
2016 DUES ARE DUE January 1
Won’t you send yours in and save usthe expense of mailing statements?Use the membership application formfound on the back page to fill outyour information for the directory.
2016 Officers Elected at OurNov. 19 Meeting
President Eugene Vecera1st VP Don Wallin2d VP Jeannette Evans3d VP Mitch SeabornSecretary Matt MancusoTreasurer Don Couch
These 2016 Officers will beinstalled at the Dec. 12Christmas Gala.
Thank you for agreeing toserve!
Chaplain’sMessage
SHALOM!PEACE BEWITH YOU!
This is the Season of Lightand Joy: the Light of aMenorah's nine candlescelebrating Hanukkah; Joy ofrededication of the Temple inJerusalem!
The Light of the four purplecandles of Advent, leading tothe lighting of the whiteChrist Candle announcing theLight of the World; the Joy ofcelebrating the birth of God'sonly Son, Jesus Christ, theSavior and Redeemer of allMankind!
I truly believe this Seasonshould also be one of LOVE:Love one another as Godloves us. This requirescompassion, affection,consideration, generosity,graciousness, and forgiveness.This is a challenge to all of us;may we ALL accept andembrace it! Let it be so!
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, December 2015, p. 2
Rep. Rick Miller
Daniel Espinoza, Aide to Rep.Sheila Jackson Lee, with JayFreedman of USAA
Presentation of the Colorsby Reagan H.S.
Terry McKee and KerryMagee, with Matt Mancuso’sassistance, honored the fallen
Ann and I regret that we willnot be able to be with y'all(all y'all) for our Chapter'sChristmas Gala, as we haveprior commitments thatevening, We will sorely missy'all, the food, thefellowship, and the FUN!Have a Great time!
Again, this year, it has been ahumbling and yet rewardingexperience to serve as yourChaplain. Many thanks foryour gracious support of myLuncheon prayers, andmonthly Columns.
I leave with you an old IrishBlessing:
"May your neighbors respectyou,Trouble neglect you,The Angels protect you,and Heaven accept you!"
HAPPY HANUKKAH!MERRY CHRISTMAS!
GOD BLESS YOU!
CAPT Kerry B. MageeUSNR-RET
Chaplain/2014 President
Endowment Fund and
Houston Corps ofCadets
Hope you had a wonderfulThanksgiving. As we lookforward to the holiday seasonand the end of the year,please remember, there arethings in life that mean morethan ourselves. One of thosethings is support of theHouston Corps of CadetsEndowment Fund at theUniversity of Houston. Wehave all served our countryin a most direct way. Now isthe chance for us to help
someone else do the same. Remember: any amount is taxdeductible. This is direct assistanceon a merit basis, not selected by us, but by the PMS&T. Makesure it’s postmarked beforeDecember 31, 2015, and the form isin this Newsletter on page 7. MerryChristmas and Happy New Year.
William Taylor Cpt. USA Ret.
Photos From Our November Events
Thanks to the ever-faithful AndyParsons for more great photos!
USAA LuncheonNovember 10
The Palm on Westheimer
Thanks to USAA’s local officeof Wealth Management
What a great event, hosted forveterans on November 10. Rep. RickMiller gave an informative andinteresting talk on his militarybackground and what the legislatureis doing for veterans.
USAA continues to give such greatsupport to MOAA-Houston Areachapter, and has proven to be thepremier company for insurance andwealth management for ourmembers.
Jay Freedman, our ownMitch Seaborn, and membersof their staff at Houston’sUSAA Office of WealthManagement honored 50+ ofour member- veterans in afirst-class way with the finestfilet at The Palm Grille onWestheimer. It was a day tobe remembered by all.
Thanks, again, USAA!!!
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, December 2015, p. 3
Janice & Bill Taylor, JeannetteEvans, and Don Couch
Bobbye Parsons, with Andy,celebrated her birthday that day!
Billie Clarke
Patricia & Donovan Wallin
Janice & Bill Taylor
Military Order ofWorld Wars
Meets the 4th Thursdayfor Luncheons atRudi Lechner’s Restaurant,2503 S. Gessner.Our members are invited toattend. And our own LTCVecera is also President ofthat group.
VETERANS DAYPARADE NOV. 11
We had TWO cars this year! Don Couch and Bill Taylorboth sported our fine signson their fine cars for the Cityof Houston Veterans DayParade. We were so proud!
Thanks for representing us sowell!
Our Best Wishes to ALLVETERANSEVERYWHERE!
JOINT MEETING WITHMOWA
NOVEMBER 19
As is our custom, in November, wemeet in conjunction with ourAuxiliary, the Military Officers Wives Association, and this year themeeting was a luncheon at RudiLechner’s on Thursday, November19. Andy Parsons furnished thesegreat pictures to share with us.
Also present were MOWAPresident Jeannette Evans, Robert & Phyllis Ottis, RoseHorvath, and Carol AnnWilson, who managed tododge the cameraman! Agreat time was had by all, andwe even got to conduct a bitof business. In the absence ofPresident Vecera, who waschairing the meeting ofMilitary Order of World Warsat the same time (and at thesame restaurant), Col.Parsons recognized a quorumand conducted the election,which resulted in thefollowing 2016 Officers, whowill be installed at theDecember Christmas Gala:
President Eugene Vecera1st VP Don Wallin2d VP Jeannette Evans3d VP Mitch SeabornSecretary Matt MancusoTreasurer Don Couch
Note: Since that election, MattMancuso has found it necessaryto resign. He did a great job forus and will be missed!
TAPS
Jean Eggleston left thisworld onNovember 6.She and ourpast PresidentErvEgglestonwere married70 years. Ourprayers arewith the family.
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, December 2015, p. 4
Christmas Gala
Saturday, December 12, 6 p.m. BraeBurn Country Club
Music: Houston’s Best DJ!
Annual Toys for TotsDrive (Bring new toy, NOT gift wrapped)
2016 Officers Installed
Complimentary Valet Park
Cash Bar! Surprises!
MENU
House Salad
Filet Mignonor Grilled Salmon
Starch, Seasonal VegetablesRolls and Butter
Coffee, Tea
Pecan Ball
$40
Reservations to Jeanette Evans281.495.2202 by Tuesday morning, December 8
Christmas Party 2016
Get out those dress blues, whites, and other uniforms you can still wearand join us for Holiday Fun and Fellowship! Dancing and Partying!
BraeBurn Country ClubSaturday, December 12
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, December 2015, p. 5
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, December 2015, p. 6
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, HOUSTON AREA Houston Corps of Cadets ROTC Endowment Fund–The University of Houston
(Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force)
Please Print Donor name:_______________________________________________________Mailing Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone: Day_______________Evening_____________e-mail__________________________
My pledge of $_________should be designed to support MOAA,HA Houston Corps of Cadets
My gift will be made with installments of $______to be paid monthly___quarterly___annually___. Beginning date:_______The Office of Stewardship will send reminders.)
__Enclosed is a check (made payable to University of Houston) for the first pledge payable.Please charge my credit card for the amount of my gift, as scheduled above:
___Visa ___Mastercard ___American Express ___DiscoverAccount Number_________________________________ Expiration date:_______________ Name as it appears on card:_________________________________________________Signature:_____________________________________________________________________I would like to be contacted about fulfilling my pledge with a gift of appreciated securities.My pledge payment will be matched by: __________________________________________ (Please specify company for our records)Donor signature:___________________________________date_______________________
Donor Signature:___________________________________date_______________________
Thank you for your support of the MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, HOUSTONAREA, HOUSTON CORPS OF CADETS ROTC ENDOWMENT FUND, THE UNIVERSITY OFHOUSTON____________________________________________________________________________
University of Houston; Advancement Services; P.O. Box 867; Houston TX 77001-0867 Attn: Nancy V. Clark E-mail: uh.edu/giving
When the People fear the Government,There is Tyranny;
When the Government fears the people,There is LIBERTY.
—Thomas Jefferson
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, December 2015, p. 7
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________(Please print) Last First Initial Grade Service Branch_____________________________________________________________________________Spouse’s first name: ________________________Tel. For Directory___________________________Home address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Civilian Occupation:_________________________________________________________________Business Firm ____________________________________Business phone_____________________E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________ Dues: Regular Membership $30 first year; annual renewal $30 ($20 for each addn’l year pd w/renewal) Auxiliary (spouse of deceased officer) $15 ($10 for each addn’l year pd w/renewal)WOULD YOU SERVE ON A COMMITTEE? ___________________________________________Comments__________________________________________________________________________
Make check payable to MOAA,HA and send to MOAA,HA PO Box 1082 Houston TX 77251-1082
For more information, call Capt Matt Mancuso 703.200.3030
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