Hawaii Chapter MOAA Chaptergram #1-10

SUPPORT OUR MARINES - A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR IT FROM THE TROOPS! COURTESY OF THE 3RD MARINE REGIMENT, MCBH

January 21st

A CADRE OF ACTIVE DUTY AFGHANISTAN VETERANS WILL SHARE THEIR COMBAT EXPERIENCE AT OUR JANUARY MEETING . 

COME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS AND MORAL SUPPORT.

EVENT COORDINATOR - GLEN VAN INGEN PHONE #292-6844 

Place: OAHU VETERANS CENTER, FOSTER VILLAGE

21 January 2010 — doors open 1100 — Lunch 1130

Lunch Menu: Sautéed Mahi Mahi, Teriyaki Beef, Baked Ham, Veggies

Cost: $18,00 

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Yes, I (we) will attend____________________________________________________

Name Tag(s) to read____________________________________________________

LUNCH COST: $18.00/Person __________X $18.00 = _________________________

Donations Welcome:  SCHOLARSHIP FUND $________ COMMUNITY SERVICE $_______ 

HELP WITH THE  MARINE'S LUNCHES $_______________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_____________

MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: HAWAII STATE CHAPTER – MOAA

MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 1185, KAILUA, HI. 96734

OKAME TAIKO DRUM PERFORMANCE

FINAL CALL FOR RESERVATIONS TO HAWAII STATE CHAPTER MOAA 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 EVENT 

Featured at our Chapter's October 21, Wednesday luncheon is a Taiko Drum performance by members of the International Cultural & Friendship Association centered in Mililani. 

These dedicated ladies (including one of our Chapter members) have performed throughout Oahu, 

on the mainland and in Japan. 

Come and experience a wonderful - rousing presentation plus enjoy nice lunch.

(RSVP BY SATURDAY DAY,17 OCTOBER)

Performance:  OKAME TAIKO DRUM PERFORMANCE

Where:  Pohai Nani Retirement Community -- 45-090 Namoku St., Kaneohoe - 

                Reservations cut off date -- Oct 17, 2009
 
Doors Open:  11:00 for Social time, Taiko Drums Presentation 11:30, Lunch 12:00 

Questions:  e-mail GebhardJim@aol.com or call 262-1165

Auxiliary Car pool contact:  Anna Blackwell annagram2@aol.com or 739-9164

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Name Tag(s) to read_________________________________________________

LUNCH COST: $22.00/Person _____X $22.00 = _________________________

Donations Welcome:  SCHOLARSHIP FUND________ COMMUNITY SERVICE _______ 

TOTAL ENCLOSED _____________

MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: HAWAII STATE CHAPTER – MOAA

MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 1185, KAILUA, HI. 96734

Dead Downwind

THURSDAY, Sept. 24th MOAA Event

 
Fellow members, we have a very special event planned for you on Thursday, 24 September. 

Bill Riddle, the author of the book “Dead Downwind” will highlight the incredible story of Commander John Rogers’s (USN) daring and almost disastrous flight across the Pacific in 1925--the epic first flight to Hawaii from California. Rogers’ historic mission electrified our nation in a way we all experienced during the first landing on the moon. 

Join with the rest of our Chapter in reviewing this part of our islands aviation and naval history. Register below to attend. I am confident you will find Riddle’s presentation as fascinating as his book. 

I hope to see you at the Oahu Veterans Center. Aloha, Jim Gebhard, Chapter’s Events Guy. 

(RSVP BY THURSDAY,17 SEPTEMBER)

Speaker:  Bill Riddle - Author of the book: "DEAD DOWN WIND"

Where:  Oahu Veterans Center -- Foster Village ----- Reservations cut off date -- Sept 17, 2009

Doors Open:  1100 Lunch 1130 Speaker 1215 

Questions:  e-mail GebhardJim@aol.com or call 262-1165

Auxiliary Car pool contact:  Anna Blackwell annagram2@aol.com or 739-9164

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Name Tag(s) to read_________________________________________________

LUNCH COST: $18.00/Person _(X)_X $18.00 = _________________________

SCHOLARSHIP FUND________COMMUNITY SERVICE _______ 

TOTAL ENCLOSED _____________

MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: HAWAII STATE CHAPTER – MOAA

MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 1185, KAILUA, HI. 96734

August Pau Hana Koa Posted on Chapter’s Website 

The August 2009 Pau Hana Koa is now posted to the Chapter’s Website. 

HAWAII STATE CHAPTER -- MOAA MAY EVENT

Wednesday,  20 May Luncheon Event  

-- The Story Can NOW be told! -- AIR  AMERICA -- “First in, last out” -- 

Speaker:   Glen  T.  Van Ingen  -  Former Air America Pilot

Adventure, intrigue, danger, sacrifice--words that fit Air America well.  Air America was a CIA - owned and - operated "air proprietary" during the Cold War against the global menace of communism.  

From 1946 to 1976, Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America served alongside U.S. and allied intelligence agents and military personnel in the Far East, often in dangerous combat and combat support roles.  Behind a shroud of strict secrecy, many Air America personnel were unaware that they were "shadow people" in counterinsurgency operations.  

Some 87 of them were killed in action in China, Korea, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and elsewhere.  Though many of those Asian countries eventually fell to the communists, the contributions of  Air America personnel to the cause of freedom remain unparalleled in aviation history.  

CHAPTER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Yes, a bit hard to believe but Christmas will soon be with us and our annual  (always successful) Christmas party. 

(To print out a clean copy of this form, click here)
 

I / We Plan on attending: ___________________________________________________

Total Funds Enclosed: (Make check out to Hawaii State Chapter MOAA) $______________

I would like to sit with the following people at a table - ________________________________,

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(This can not always be guaranteed unless you set up a table for a group prior to the Christmas party). 

Seared Filet Mignon Qty: ________ Vegetarian Qty: ___________

Donation: Scholarship $_________ Community Service $_________

 
Any questions please call Jim Gebhard, 262-1165 or e-mail to GebhardJim@aol.com

Send checks to: Hawaii State Chapter MOAA, PO Box 1185, Kailua, HI 96734-1185

Your Chapter’s Annual Meeting

8 November 2008, Starting at 1030

Oahu Veterans Center

We need your presence: so please attend! It is not all work and no play; 

Guest Speaker Maj. Gen. Raymond Mason, US Army, Commander, 8th Theater Sustainment Command. 

Following this is a colossal BBQ with steak, hamburgers and hot dogs at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village. 

FRANK DELIMA is the Master of Ceremonies, with entertainment by MELVEEN LEED, ROY SAUMA – Ukulele Super Keike, and the TRADEWINDS Band. 

Door prices, silent auction and great fellowship. 

Cost: $20.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children under 12. 

REMINDER: SEPTEMBER 23 MOAA EVENT 1100 HRS

WHERE: PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM


WHAT: RALPH WETTERHAHN*- PRESENTATON/BOOK SIGNING 

*Ralph Wetterhahn, a former USAF and USN combat pilot, noted war historian and distinguished speaker will be our guest presenting: “Aircraft Archaeology and the Search for Our Missing in Action." He is the author of The Last Battle: "The Maraguez Incident and End of the War in Vietnam” and a WW II saga, "The Last Flight of Bomber 31." Other noted published articles and documentaries include: “Bomber 31”, “Mystery on Guadalcanal” (in our PHK reprinted),"Missing in MIG Alley", "Viet Cong’s Chu Chi Tunnels”, “Nine Minutes over Hanoi” and more. Good areas for Q & A period. A RARE opportunity to hear and discuss elements of past wars you may have wondered about. ADDITIONALLY a tour ($14.00 value) of the Pacific Aviation Museum, with new exhibits, is included in the cost below. So break out your check book and let’s fill the room.

Make check out to: HAWAII STATE CHAPTER MOAA - CLIP AND MAIL BELOW
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COST:  If received before Sept 18th $22.00 / person $25.00 at the door:

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Funeral services for retired Navy Captain Robert Morrison 

will be held at the Pearl Harbor Submarine Base Chapel 

this coming Saturday, August 23rd, at 1100. 

Refreshments following the services will be at 

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FRIENDLY REMINDER 

FOR THE APRIL 16TH MOAA LUNCH

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SEND IN YOUR RESERVATION E-MAIL TO 

JACK MILLER AT
JACKMILLER@HAWAII.RR.COM 

FOR THE CHAPTER LUNCH AT HICKAM OFFICERS CLUB. 

SOCIAL HOUR: (OR THE BAR OPENS) - AT 1100 HOURS. 

LUNCH: 1130 HOURS.

IF YOU SEND IN YOUR RESERVATION BY E-MAIL ASAP 

YOU MAY PAY THE $16.00 AT THE DOOR.

SPEAKER: CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PETER CARLISLE

SEE YOU THERE! 

JACK MILLER - PHONE 261-4100

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LAST CALL

FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY TUESDAY 11 December 2007
Hale Koa

Join your fellow members for a night of holiday enjoyment.

COCKTAIL Hour 1730 with the “Marine Forces Pacific Band”
(Cash Bar)

 
DINNER 1830

Enjoy Mouth Watering Seared Filet Mignon, @ $35.00
WITH ALL THE EXTRAS PLUS DINNER WINE

Special Request - Vegetarian Dinner? Yes _____

Then dance to the “Lundgren Big Swing Band”
Music from the 1940’s to 1960’s

Name of Person(s)

Attending::______________________________________________

 
Make checks payable to: Hawaii State Chapter MOAA and Send to: 

Jim Gebhard, 107 Kailuana Place, Kailua, Hawaii 96734-1662. 

(Tel 262-1165 e-mail GebhardJim@aol.com )

 
If you wish to set up a group table(s) please indicate the other members of
your group on separate sheet. Seating is limited to eight to ten persons per table.
 
Dinner Cost: $ 35.00 x ____ Scholarship Donation: $______Total Enclosed:______

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 Please review your November PHK closely and carefully and sign up for the Annual Meeting and Steak BBQ at the Oahu Veterans Center. The key note speaker will be Major General William H. Brandenburg, Deputy Commander US Army Pacific. Also, Lt. Andy Baldwin, MC, US Navy of the "Bachelor's" TV fame is a special guest and will probably join our Chapter. 

CHAPTER LUNCHEON CRUISE
20 SEPTEMBER 07 (Thursday)
STAR OF HONOLULU

COST: $40.00 (normally $49) PER PERSON INCLUDES:
Multiple entrees: Hawaiian Sea Salt Roast Beef and/or Huli Huli Chicken plus 9 other tasty side dishes.

TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy an "Enchanting Waikiki" Hula Show, Historic Hawaii video presentation, friendly members, and a delicious selection of food.

LOCATION: Pier 8, Aloha Tower , non validated parking, however, selected purchases from an Aloha Tower Marketplace merchant prior to boarding the ship is possible. Arrive early make a purchase and validate your parking.
 
RSVP NOW -  SEND THIS INFORMATION TO JIM GEBHARD AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

NAME(S):___________________________________________________

I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, BUT NEED A RIDE: MY ADDRESS IS: 

___________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE #:______________________

Make checks out to: Hawaii STATECHAPTER, MOAA and mail to:

Jim Gebhard, 107 Kailuana Place, Kailua, HI 96734 or Call 262-1165
Gebhardjim@aol.com