Program Notes By Michael McLean First Meeting - Executive Court Conference Center
At this meeting the Chapter president presented Arnold Sayer with a plaque in appreciation for his years of dedicated service as the Chapter’s Treasurer. During his tenure as Treasurer, he kept the Chapter’s financial records in perfect order and provided invaluable advice to the Board of Directors and Officers. Although Arnold has stepped down as Treasurer, he remains active in the Chapter and may become more active in the travel program. Thanks again Arnold! |
one rather than keep having party-line votes that continue leaving military widows in the lurch. In that spirit, we do appreciate very much Chairman Nussle's personal statement during the SBP debate that his intent in establishing the reserve fund for SBP is not an idle one. He expressed a personal commitment to work with the Armed Services Committee to find the necessary offsets to get an SBP fix in law this year. He reiterated this commitment in a meeting with MOAA and other associations yesterday. "I'm not just saying I'm going to cooperate with the Armed Services Committee," he pledged. "I'm going to be an advocate of this cause." Budget Committee staffers confirmed separately that this pledge is to help the Armed Services Committee find outside funding sources so the cost wouldn't have to be eaten within retired pay, TRICARE, or other defense accounts that would merely "rob Sergeant Peter to pay Mrs. Paul." We believe the Chairman is sincere and we take him at his word. With as powerful an ally as the Budget Committee Chairman supporting the SBP funding effort, we're very heartened in our expectation that an SBP fix will be enacted this year. |
Volunteers By Paul L. Bernard As I
have stated in the past – our Chapter is
operated by volunteers. Some people put a tremendous amount of
time
and energy into their roles in the Chapter, other volunteers donate
what
they can afford. Many of our members have full-time jobs and
families
or other commitments that limit their participation in the
Chapter.
That is a recognized reality in a volunteer organization. The
more
volunteers, however, the easier it is to complete the task.
The Chapter is always looking
for some “new blood.” If you might
be interested in volunteering, please contact any of the Chapter
officers
and let them know what you might be interested in doing, and how much
time
you would be willing to donate. Whether you can afford one day
each
year or several hours each month, I suspect we can find a job for
you.
If not now, please keep us in mind in the future. Thanks.
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