Newsletter

AAFES Retired Employees Association

October 2017

Supporting the Interests of AAFES, Its Retirees and the People it Serves

Veterans On-Line Shopping

Benefit Coming November 11

DALLAS – As the Department of Defense’s military ex-

change services prepare to welcome potentially 13 million

honorably discharged Veterans back to their military fami-

lies this coming Veteran’s Day, VetVerify.org has

launched to confirm eligibility to receive a lifelong military

exchange online shopping.

Veterans may log onto VetVerify.org, which will use infor-

mation from DoD’s Defense Manpower Data Center’s rec-

ords and inform them of their ability to access this new

benefit. If a Veteran’s record has character of service data

and that data meets the criteria for the online benefit, the

Veteran will be verified to shop. Then, beginning on No-

vember. 11, the Veteran can log onto to the Air Force, Ar-

my, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy Exchange web-

sites at shopmyexchange.com, shopcgx.com, mymcx.com

and mynavyexchange.com for tax-free shopping. If a Vet-

eran’s information is incomplete, VetVerify.org will pro-

vide guidance on next steps.

Extending online shopping privileges to all honorably dis-

charged Veterans will directly improve family and support

programs for Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast

Guard members as well as their families. Increased sales

and earnings as a result of Veterans online shopping benefit

have the potential to generate tens of millions of dollars in

additional dividends to Quality-of-Life programs. These

funds decrease taxpayers’ burden to support services and

programs on military installations around the world. The

Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Coast Guard Ex-

change Marine Corps Exchange and Navy Exchange cur-

rently provide more than $300 million in support for mili-

tary Quality-of-Life programs annually.

EXCHANGE MEDIA CONTACT: CHRIS WARD –

wardchr@aafes.com

Exchange Hurricane Sup-port Comes Before, During, and After the Storms! Editor’s Note: If you missed the inspiring stories from the Exchange Post in early September on the heroic work AAFES associates have done in the af-termath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, I have in-cluded a few excerpts in this newsletter. Lisa Moak, Corporate Communication Specialist and Exchange Post Editor, has kindly granted us permission to use the material. There has also been terrible destruction in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria. If your Chapter has a story to add, please send it to me at kanemarea@windstream.net. See page 23 for donation information related to the AREA Emergency Relief Fund. If you wish to send a donation via electronic means, use this link: www.youcaring.com/area

“Our capabilities with respect to

supporting military personnel in

times of emergency are a critical

component of the Exchange’s

relevancy.”

Director/CEO Tom Shull

(See stories/photos starting on page 5.)

Pag e 2 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

AREA...JUST FOR YOU

C h u c k P o f f e n b a r g e r , P r e s i d e n t

The Officers of the Association – Chuck Poffenbarger (P), Tom Gallagher (VP), Terry Corley (T) and Don Smith (S) wish

you and yours a happy and rewarding Fall.

Bit O’ This

Bit O” That

2018 ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.

Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.

I could not at any age be content to take my place in a corner by the fireside and simply look on.

I think that somehow, we learn who we really are and then live with that decision.

If someone betrays you once, it’s their fault; if they betray you twice, it’s your fault.

It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.

Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.

Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.

Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.

* Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American politician, diplomat and activist. She was the longest-serving

First Lady of the United States, having held the post from March 1933 to April 1945 during her husband

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office, and served as United States Delegate to the United

Nations General Assembly from 1945 to 1952. President Harry S. Truman later called her the "First Lady of

the World" in tribute to her human rights achievements.

…time for a bit of Eleanor*

In the July Newsletter, I stated that we’re going to propose a change in the January 2018 Newsletter to our

constitution to make the term for Officers of the Association in even rather than odd number years; extend

the period to a 4-year cycle; and schedule the four Officers election for the April Newsletter. See above for

our four Officers of the Association.

In other news, several exchange associates are in dire need of our financial help due to the hurricanes.

See page 23 of this newsletter on how you can help!

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 3

AAFES Retired

Employees Association

The AREA Newsletter is published in January, April, July

and October Mailing Address: AREA PO Box 380614 Duncanville, TX 75138-0614

President: Chuck Poffenbarger cpoffen@earthlink.net Tel: (972) 296-0388 Membership & Address Changes: Send your newsletter address, membership changes, and membership dues to the AREA Membership Director Pat Weaver. ken-pat@sbcglobal.net Tel: (972) 780-9810 Newsletter input: Submit articles to the editor by e-mail to: Marcia Kane at kanemarea@windstream.net

AREA Web address: http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/retired-employees-association/

Benefits Q&A—Questions you ask; answers from Exchange Benefits

Q: I’m a retiree with medical benefits under the DoD NAF (Aetna) plan, and even though I am also on Medicare, I still get an annual physical that is submitted to Aet-na. Is there a list of what tests are covered for that (Aetna) physical? Medicare only gives a wellness exam which doesn't cover 80% of what is done on a yearly physical.

A: We’re glad you are investing in your health by getting an annual physical! Thank you! Both Medicare and DoD NAF (Aetna) have preventive care benefits. See the links below for more information on the screenings they cover. It sounds like you have Medicare as your primary coverage, and DoD NAF (Aetna) as secondary cover-age. In that case, your doctor’s office should first send your annual preventive physi-cal claim to Medicare, and Medicare may cover some or all screenings performed during that physical. Then (assuming you’re set up with Medicare Direct process*), Medicare will automatically send your claim directly to Aetna for secondary pro-cessing. Aetna may cover some items that Medicare denied. You can read more about Medicare Direct further below. - Medicare link: (neither Aetna nor the HQ Benefits office is an authority on Medi-care coverage, but this may be a good starting point): https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/is-your-test-item-or-service-covered.html

- Aetna link: https://www.nafhealthplans.com/health-benefits/health-care-reform/ *What is the “Medicare Direct” process?

Medicare Direct is the electronic process that eliminates the need for a retiree and his/her Part B doctor or hospital to file a supplemental claim to Aetna when Medicare Part B is primary. When this process is in place:

• Doctors or hospitals do not need to bill Aetna; Aetna will receive nearly all Medi-care claims automatically.

• There is no cost to the member or doctor/hospital.

How to get enrolled in this process:

Quarterly: Aetna notifies retirees and spouses approaching 65 about this, explains how to enroll. In case you don’t take action at that time, Aetna automatically enrolls retirees when they reach age 65. Covered dependents should contact Aetna to enroll.

Once enrolled in Medicare Direct process:

1. Ask doctor to send claim to Medicare

2. Medicare processes claim according to their rules

3. Medicare sends the claim straight to Aetna

4. Aetna processes claim

Editor’s Note: In its fiscal 2018 budget proposal, the Trump administration formalized proposals to cut federal employees’ retirement benefits. It appears that there is only one proposal that may specifically affect AAFES retirees. “The elimination of cost of living ad-justments under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), and reducing the COLA by 0.5 percent for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees would save $524 million in fiscal 2018 and $41.8 billion over 10 years.*” According to the Exchange Benefits Office, the Exchange retirement plan documents tie both basic and EMP plans’ COLA to “COLA provisions of Civil Service Retirement Act, as amended”. Watch this newsletter for updates on this proposal. *Source: http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2017/05/white-house-federal-retirement-cuts-would-save-63-billion-2027

YOUR EXCHANGE BENEFITS…

Pag e 4 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

YOUR EXCHANGE BENEFITS…

Helpful Mypenpay (Pension Management) resources!

This website is your pension management system at State Street. Use it to change your tax withholding, address, and so on for your AAFES pension.

First Time Logging Onto The Website

Log onto https://aafesretirement.mypenpay.com

Select SSN as Login Preference

Enter SSN (no dashes)

Enter Password provided.

Select Login

Answer three Security Questions

Enter a personal password that must be between 6 and 20 characters in length and may not include special char-acters. It may contain alphabetical characters, numeric characters or a combination of both.

Forgot Your Password

Log onto https://aafesretirement.mypenpay.com

Select: “Forgot Password?”

Select SSN as Login Preference

Enter SSN (no dashes)

Enter Last Name as it appears on Check/Advice.

If last name contains an extension please enter as: Sample, Jr. or Sample , Jr.

(lastname-coma-space-suffix-period) or (lastname-space-coma-space-suffix)

Select: “Submit”

If you had previously logged in, the website will ask you to answer the Security Questions. If you don’t remember the answers Select “My Password via US Mail” and the password will be sent to the Ad-dress On Record within 2 business days.

Account Locked

If you receive the message that the account has been locked, please contact the MyPenPay HelpLine at 1-866-471-0368 M-F (8-6pm EST) for assistance.

Medical/Dental Benefits for 2018

Each year in October/November, retirees enrolled in the DoD NAF medical and dental plans will receive a mailer at

their home address about any and all changes for the upcoming year. By late October, the same information will also

be posted online at these locations:

· DoD NAF health plans website (https://www.nafhealthplans.com/ ) and

· AREA benefits website: http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/retired-employees-association/benefits/

Aetna Issues Special Prescription Drug and Claim Appeal Rules

During and After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria

Aetna announced that it was making it easier for our members in the affected areas to refill prescriptions. They are

also are offering customers additional time to file appeals. These special accommodations were made for a 30-

day emergency period (dates vary depending on which Hurricane affected your area). Contact Aetna member

services at 1-800-367-6276 or Aetna RX Home Delivery at 1-888-792-3862, for more information if you think

this applies to you.

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 5

When Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Food Court Manager Racquel Hinson and her team received the call to help the Texas Air National Guard by catering Popeyes meal to local shelters, they sprang into action, quickly making and packaging 350 meal boxes so people staying in shelters could enjoy hot food.

Exchange Supports Troops and Military Community Before,

During and After Hurricane Harvey

Concept Manager Dina Darling and Food Service Foreman Rick

Gonzales pack up Popeyes meal boxes for local shelters

As Hurricane Harvey lashed the Texas coast on Aug. 25, drop-

ping historic amounts of rain, the Exchange was on call, ready

to support troops and the military community. The Lackland

Exchange food court and theater received Command per-

mission to stay open after the base closed down during the

height of the storm, supporting Basic Military Training gradu-

ates restricted to the base because of the hurricane.

Lackland food court and theater stayed open

for Airmen during the storm.

Austin’s Camp Mabry Exchange received delivery of bot-tled water to support evacuees from Houston. The Exchange adjusted store hours to allow authorized evacuees to shop after arriving on base.

The Waco Distribution Center, located in the heart of Texas, stocked up on water in preparation for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

WACO DC prepares pallets of bottled water.

On Aug. 30, leaders at the Texas State Guard formally requested mobile field exchange (MFE) support for troops deployed to Camp Swift in Bastrop. By noon, Aug. 31, the MFE was up and running with a stream of guard mem-bers stocking up on beef jerky, shampoo, sports drinks and more. The Exchange also deployed an MFE to support the Tex-as Guard in Corpus Christi. It was up and running Sept. 2.

Houston’s Ellington Field increased Air Force and Army

National Guard troops as recovery efforts expanded. Ex-

change managers responded by increasing stock and extend-

ing store hours.

Because of the Houston

flood water, Ellington

Field Branch Manager

Silvia Durham and Shift

Manager Carmen

McWashington were

unable to travel to the

Exchange to open the

doors. Base Commander

Col. Gary Jones request-

ed the pair be picked up

by a high water vehicle

from their homes. They

were able to open the

Exchange in the after-

noon on Aug. 29. When they arrived they found the only is-

sue with the store was the freezer went down and the frozen

food had spoiled. All the associates were safe and accounted

for and the only one whose home suffered significant damage

was Shift Manager Chris Hester. McWashington also

had roof damage that caused some water to enter her home.

Ellington Field Command proved how much our service and

support means to those who serve.

Silvia Durham and Carmen

McWashington

Pag e 6 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

The day after Hurri-cane Irma slammed Puerto Rico, custom-ers at Fort Buchanan were surprised to find Starbucks open and ready to serve them a comforting cup of cof-fee or a snack.

On Sept. 7, just a day after the Category 5 hurricane made landfall over the U.S. territory, leaving 70 percent of the popula-tion without electrici-ty and 500,000

without running water, Fort Buchanan’s Exchange opened gas stations and restaurants, such as Starbucks, by mid-morning. Dedicated associates greeted storm-weary shoppers, providing much-needed goods to the garrison’s recovery crews and a place to find peace after a long night of enduring hurricane-force winds and rain.

“It’s an amazing team, and I am honored and proud to be a part of it,” said Puerto Rico/Honduras Exchange General Manager Nick Nguyen. “Many of our Exchange associates and their families are still dealing with no electricity or running water at home, but they have been putting their personal hard-ships aside and coming to work with positive spirits to serve the community.”

One associate, Food Service Worker Margarita Torres, had trouble getting to Fort Buchanan because of a downed tree. Instead giving up and staying home, Torres brought her husband to move the tree so she could continue to work. “I felt my customers needed me more than ever,” Torres said.

“That’s the general feeling of our associates; they have been amazing in their efforts to serve the Fort Buchanan community since the hurricane. Our food facilities been serving 1,800 meals a day, that’s 50 percent more custom-ers than normal,” said Nguyen.

Impressed by the dedicated associates, Fort Buchanan Garrison Commander COL Guy Bass is planning an event to personally recognize their efforts.

As of Sept. 11, Puerto Rico Exchange facilities were up and running as normal. Note: current conditions are un-known at press time.

Even during continual support after Hurricane Harvey, which roared through the eastern Texas Coast on Aug. 25, the Exchange lost no time in preparing for Hurricane Ir-ma. The Exchange proves being well-prepared is a team effort.

“The coordination between Logistics, Merchandising Di-rectorate, Information Technology, Plans and Facility Management as well as others has really allowed the Puer-to Rico team to shine before the community,” said South-east Regional Vice President Jesse Martinez.

Examples of the magnitude of the Exchange’s efforts af-fected by Irma include:

• Logistics sending bottled water from the Waco Distri-bution Center in Texas for possible impacted areas in Florida and Georgia.

• The Merchandising Directorate ensuring there was sufficient emergency items in stock for support, such as generators, batteries, flashlights, tarps, gas cans, first aid kits, etc.

• Staging mobile field exchanges (MFEs) in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to provide support for troops during relief efforts.

Exchange Ready to Serve with Disaster Relief Support as Hurricane Irma Roars Ashore in Puerto Rico

Starbucks at Fort Buchanan serving

storm weary patrons.

Fort Buchanan weathered the

storm and was ready for business

the next morning.

Puerto Rico DC associates Angel Rivera and Kenneth Watts

stand with Coast Guard Exchange Service employees as they

pick up supplies for Puerto Rico.

(continued on page 7)

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 7

Not only did the Exchange step up support for areas likely to be hit hard by Irma, the team also partnered with the Coast Guard to supply bottled water to Puerto Rico. Dan Daniel DC normal-ly supply water to the Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) and due to the hurricane, an emergency bottled water order needed for the Puerto Rico CGX was in jeopardy after a Coast Guard truck broke down en route to Dan Daniel DC to pick up its on-hand bottled water supply. Dan Daniel DC Manager Scott Montgom-ery immediately sent a truck driver to drop off the load to make the scheduled flight to Puerto Rico. Montgomery also requested space on the aircraft going to Puerto Rico for emergency sup-plies for the Fort Buchanan Exchange. Chief Operating Officer of the Coast Guard Exchange Service John Reiley made a few quick calls to ensure space on two aircraft for emergency sup-plies, such as water and bleach for the CGX plus, generators, batteries, flashlights, tarps, gas cans, first aid kits, etc. for the Exchange.

“There are so many great stories from this past week of our associates stepping up. I am so proud of our team,” said Execu-tive Vice President and Chief Logistics Officer Karen Stack.

Before the storm hit Fort Stewart on Sept. 10 and initial instal-lation evacuation, a unit of 100 Soldiers were asked to remain on post. General Manager Amanda Hartfield hunkered down with them. During the height of the storm, Hartfield spent the night in her office to ensure her teammates and customers were cared for in the aftermath of the hurricane.

“We were asked by the post to stay behind as there would be no access after it closed,” said Hartfield. “Loss prevention and I remained at the GM office to ensure we would have access to facilities if needed due to damage.”

Fort Stewart had minor wind damage and flooding after the storm.

“Family serving family is truly exemplified in times of disasters, such as Hurri-cane Irma. The Exchange ensures that our family is provided with a sense of normalcy to help ease any stressors brought on by this storm,” said Hartfield.

“It’s one of many examples of what this great team is willing to do to take care of the troops and the community,” said Execu-tive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Nelson.

As of Sept. 11:

• These Exchanges in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are temporarily closed until the all clear is given on or after Sept. 12; MacDill AFB, Fort Gordon, Tyndall AFB, Patrick AFB/Homestead/SOUTHCOM, Shaw AFB.

• All of Moody AFB’s Exchange activities are closed Sept 11-12. Located in southern Georgia, Moody is a staging area for FEMA, Defense Logistics Association and first responders.

• Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, both in Georgia, are closed with command projecting the return of Soldiers and family members Sept. 16-17, depending on the impact of the storm.

Joint Base Charleston’s Express, main store and a restaurant are open to support returning community members. All facilities at the South Carolina installation will resume normal hours Tues-day unless otherwise directed by Command.

Director/CEO Tom Shull had oversight of the Exchange team efforts as Hurricane Irma barreled across the Exchange’s East-ern Region. Shull expressed his gratitude for all the hard work: “Special thanks to our entire Exchange team for their outstand-ing support to help those impacted by Hurricane Irma, plus a special callout to those who remained behind to serve our patrons—truly the best customers in the world, served by the best retail team in the world! Hooah!”

As events unfold, look to the Exchange Post to keep you updat-ed on the ongoing recovery efforts and how they affect our mili-tary communities and associates.

The Exchange has supported disaster relief ef-forts ranging from earthquakes to tornadoes for more than 60 years. From Hurricane Camille in 1969 through the 2005 killer hurricanes Katrina

and Rita, associates staffed mobile field ex-changes providing basic necessities to National

Guard members. We serve those who serve whether in conflict or disaster relief—we go

where they go.

MacDill AFB

Exchange

“Special thanks to our entire Exchange team for their outstanding support to help those impacted by Hurricane Irma, plus a special callout to those who remained be-hind to serve our patrons—truly the best customers in the world, served by the best retail team in the world! Hooah!”

-Director/CEO Tom Shull

Exchange Ready to Serve with Disaster Relief Support as Hurricane Irma Roars Ashore in Puerto Rico (continued)

Pag e 8 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

2017 AREA Scholarship Program

Since 1985 AREA has provided educational opportunities to “AAFES Kids” through

its scholarship program. This year AREA awarded $29,000 in scholarships to nine

graduating high school seniors. Amounts were one $5,000 and eight $3,000

awards.

2017 marks the 28th anniversary of the AREA scholarship program: the only program

designed to directly benefit children of active or retired associates, and assigned mili-

tary’s children. To date AREA has provided $715,795 in scholarship awards to 337

deserving students – many of whom may not have even started college without the

AREA boost. Now that is something we should all be proud of!

So how does the program work? Here’s a short synopsis:

The program is limited to graduating high school seniors. General, Personal and Student Academic criteria, as well as

scholarship applications, are listed on the AREA web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/retired-employees

-association/community-programs/scholarships.htm. The same site sets out the specific requirements for making ap-

plication, e.g., application period, minimum SAT and ACT scores, etc.

Applications must be sent to the scholarship committee during the designated enrollment period – January 1 through

March 31 of each year.

The AREA administers the program through an appointed AREA Scholarship Program Director. Committee members

lay out the parameters of the program each year, which are ultimately approved by the AREA board of directors.

Michelle Priester AREA Scholarship Program Director

PO Box 75138 Duncanville, TX. 75138

I. ACTIVE CHAPTERS:

1. ALAMO CHAPTER

LEN FREITAS, PRESIDENT

19626 ENCINO KNOLL ST.

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259

len.freitas@yahoo.com

Home 210-481-3672

Cell 210-687-8644

Apply for Membership contact:

marilyncerna@hotmail.com

2. ALOHA CHAPTER

BILL ALLGIRE, PRESIDENT

500 UNIVERSITY AVE., APT. 1137

HONOLULU, HI. 96826

Email: allgirew001@hotmail.com

Phone: 808-941-0350

3. AUGUSTA CHAPTER

CYNTHIA GRZYBOWSKI,

PRESIDENT

6968 MOONTOWN DR. EAST

APPLING, GA. 30802

Email: grzybowskic@bellsouth.net

Phone: 706-836-4970

4. CENTRAL TEXAS CHAPTER

SANDY MORGAN, PRESIDENT

2721 CHARLESWORTH DR.

AUSTIN, TX 78745

Phone: 512-444-0029

VICE-PRESIDENT/Point of Contact

(POC)

Harold Robbins

1220 Corona Dr.

Austin, TX 78723-2512

Email: Harold.Robbins1@gmail.com

Phone: 512-452-2692

5. COLUMBIA RIVER CHAPTER

RON CLEMENT, PRESIDENT

4023 SE 178th COURT

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON 98683

Email: W7QU@amsat.org

Phone: 360-574-4290

6. DIX-MCGUIRE CHAPTER

BETTY J. O’BRIEN, PRESIDENT

15 CARRIAGE DRIVE

EASTAMPTON, NJ 08060

Email: hunterchaseb@aol.com

Phone: 609-288-6425

7. GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER

Point of Contact:

CHICK KRETZ

4051 Vineyard Rd.

Novato Ca. 94947

chickkretz@earthlink.net

Home: 415-892-3913

Cell: 650-520-3112

8. GULF COAST CHAPTER

STEVE FRIEND, PRESIDENT

928 ROANOKE COURT

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547

Email: RSFRIEND@aol.com

Phone: 850-598-4481

9. KANSAS CHAPTER

WANITA HULETT, PRESIDENT

2505 MEADOWLARK ROAD

MILFORD, KS. 66514

Email: rwhull2003@yahoo.com

Phone: 785-238-8656

10. KENTUCKIANA CHAPTER

MARGARET BOWERS, PRESIDENT

11103 LEHR ROAD

LOUISVILLE, KY 40272-4542

Email: mmbowers@insightbb.com

Phone: 502-937-9797

11. METRO MONTGOMERY

CHAPTER

HOUSTON “JOE” FULLER,

PRESIDENT

103 WILLIANS ST.

PRATTVILLE, AL. 36066

Email: joelaura59@aol.com

Phone: 334-365-8930

12. NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

RICHARD RAMOS, PRESIDENT

7005 HOLMFIELD DR.

FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306

Email: rich7652@embarqmail.com

Phone: 910-425-4189

13. NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

RICHARD SHEFF, PRESIDENT

2317 MISTY TRAIL LANE

FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS 75028

Email: sheffrl@aol.com

Phone: 972-691-1959

Apply for Membership contact:

Jerry Cloud, cloud2@airmail.net

14. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

CHAPTER

JERRI THOMAS, PRESIDENT

4812 ROCKLAND WAY

FAIR OAKS, CA. 95628

Email: RonJerriT@aol.com

Phone: 916-966-1429

Updated 7/4/2017

PO Box 75138 Duncanville, TX. 75138

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 9

Pag e 10 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

15. SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

FRANCES JENKINS

217 JADETREE DRIVE

HOPKINS, SC 29061

Email: fjenkins217@gmail.com

Home: 803-783-4044

Cell: 803-200-6349

16. SOUTHEASTERN CHAPTER

JAMES W. MAHONEY, PRESIDENT

975 E LAKEHAVEN WAY

MCDONOUGH, GA 30253-5573

Phone: 770-914-8494

POINT OF CONTACT(POC)

Cindy Cooper

Email: cooperwc71@bellsouth.net

17. VIRGINIA LOVERS CHAPTER

BETTY THORNE, PRESIDENT

11316 WILLOW LANE

DISPUTANTA, VA 23842

Email: bettyloganthorne@gmail.com

Phone: 804-862-1762

18.WEST GEORGIA CHAPTER

KRISTINE GROENENBOOM-NEWBOLD,

PRESIDENT

53 LAKEVIEW RD.

PITTSVIEW, AL 36871

Email: rollinwithkristine@gmail.com

Phone: 706-566-8501

II. INFORMAL CHAPTERS:

(Meet occasionally)

1. PUGET SOUND CHAPTER

EDITH ODA, POC

11525 MADERA GARDENS DR SW

LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

Email: edieoda@aol.com

Phone: 253-588-2424

2. FT. HOOD AREA

BARBARA MIMS (POC)

Kempner, TX 76539

Email: texasajfan@yahoo.com

Home Phone: 254-577-6278

Cell: 466-3351

3. TINKER RETIREE GROUP

CATHERINE JONES (POC)

Email: gocaps23666@aol.com

Home Phone: 405-259-8025

Cell: 405-204-5019

4. SPACE COAST CHAPTER

GARY L SMITH, POC

DEBARY, FL 32713-2346

Email: trekker01@gmail.com

Phone: 386-668-1757

AAFES Retired Employees Association

P.O. Box 380614, Duncanville, TX. 75138-0614

http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/retired-employees-association/

PO Box 75138 Duncanville, TX. 75138

Continued from page 9

Please notify Chuck Poffenbarger at cpoffen@earthlink.net if you have corrections

or changes to the contact information regarding your chapter.

AR

EA

EX

EC

UT

IVE

BO

AR

D (

EX

EC

OF

FIC

ER

S +

PR

OG

RA

M D

IRE

CT

OR

S)

May 1

7, 2

017

EX

EC

OF

FIC

ER

S

Vo

tin

g M

em

bers

N

AM

E

SP

OU

SE

A

DD

RE

SS

P

HO

NE

E

-MA

IL

/ F

AX

1.

PR

ES

IDE

NT

/CH

AIR

, E

ME

RG

EN

CY

RE

LIE

F

CH

UC

K P

OF

FE

N-

BA

RG

ER

L

INA

5535 M

ON

A L

AN

E

DA

LL

AS

, T

EX

AS

75236

972.2

96.0

388

cp

off

en

@eart

hli

nk.n

et

2.

VIC

E-P

RE

SID

EN

T

TO

M G

AL

LA

GH

ER

-

- -

- -

3213 O

UT

LO

OK

CO

UR

T

FT

. W

OR

TH

, T

X 7

6244

817.4

31.1

401

C:2

14.3

56.8

477

gall

.to

m@

veri

zo

n.n

et

3.

TR

EA

SU

RE

R

TE

RR

Y C

OR

LE

Y

TIN

A

7820 C

LA

RK

CT

.

OV

ILL

A, T

X 7

5154

214.4

60.7

472

terr

yco

rley@

me.c

om

4.

SE

CR

ET

AR

Y

DO

N S

MIT

H

PA

T

6359 F

arm

Ro

ad

660

BR

IST

OL

, T

X 7

511

9

972.8

46.9

916

C:2

14.7

29.4

060

Do

nald

Sm

ith

7@

ao

l.co

m

5 I

NF

OR

MA

TIO

N

DIR

EC

TO

R

MA

RC

IA K

AN

E

PA

TR

ICK

24008 O

AK

SH

AD

OW

WH

ITN

EY

, T

X 7

6692

254.6

94.9

914

kan

em

are

a@

win

dstr

eam

.net

6. M

EM

BE

R-A

T-L

AR

GE

/

CH

AIR

, C

OM

MU

NIT

Y

SE

RV

ICE

D

ICK

FR

EG

OE

G

ISE

LA

2709 S

PA

RT

AC

US

DR

.

GR

AN

D P

RA

IRIE

, T

X 7

5052

972.6

41.2

981

rfre

go

e@

gp

tx.o

rg

972.6

41.2

069

7. M

EM

BE

R-A

T-L

AR

GE

/

CH

AIR

, S

CH

OL

AR

SH

IP

PR

OG

RA

M

MIC

HE

LL

E P

RIE

ST

ER

-

- -

- -

2000 W

. B

AR

DIN

RD

.

AR

LIN

GT

ON

, T

X 7

6017

817.5

05.7

673

Ab

by.p

rieste

r@g

mail

.co

m

ME

MB

ER

-AT

-LA

RG

E

RIC

HA

RD

SH

EF

F

SU

E

2317 M

IST

Y T

RA

IL L

N.

FL

OW

ER

MO

UN

D,

TX

75028

972.6

91.1

957

sh

eff

rl@

ao

l.co

m

PR

OG

RA

M D

IRE

CT

OR

S (

no

n-v

oti

ng

ap

po

inte

es)

1.

VE

BA

TR

US

TE

E/

FIN

AN

CIA

L A

DV

ISO

R

TE

RR

Y C

OR

LE

Y

TIN

A

7820 C

LA

RK

CT

.

OV

ILL

A, T

X 7

5154

214.4

60.7

472

terr

yco

rley@

me.c

om

2.

AU

DIT

OR

D

AR

YL

HIN

SH

AW

JO

HN

NY

IS

BE

LL

12333 B

AN

D B

OX

PL

.

DA

LL

AS

, T

X.

75244

214.4

78.5

383

dh

insh

aw

@m

ail

.co

m-

3.

CO

MM

UN

ITY

SE

RV

ICE

D

ICK

FR

EG

OE

G

ISE

LA

2709 S

PA

RT

AC

US

DR

.

GR

AN

D P

RA

IRIE

, T

X 7

5052

972.6

41.2

981

rfre

go

e@

gp

tx.o

rg

972.6

41.2

069

4. M

EM

BE

RS

HIP

D

IRE

CT

OR

P

AT

WE

AV

ER

K

EN

110 N

VE

NIC

E D

R.

DU

NC

AN

VIL

LE

, T

X 7

5116

972.7

80.9

810

Ken

-pat@

sb

cg

lob

al.

net

5.

LE

GA

L A

DV

ISO

R

RO

N C

OM

PT

ON

JO

EL

LE

N

3720 D

an

bu

ry D

rive A

rlin

gto

n, T

X

76016

C

: 817-6

17-9

081

co

mp

ton

r@tx

.rr.

co

m

6.

SC

HO

LA

RS

HIP

PR

OG

RA

M

MIC

HE

LL

E P

RIE

ST

ER

-

- -

- -

2000 W

. B

AR

DIN

RD

.

AR

LIN

GT

ON

, T

X 7

6017

817.5

05.7

673

Ab

by.p

rieste

r@g

mail

.co

m

BO

AR

D Q

UO

RU

M:

4 V

OT

ING

ME

MB

ER

S’

Web

Sit

e: h

ttp

://w

ww

.aaf

es.c

om

/abou

t-ex

chan

ge/

reti

red-e

mp

loye

es-a

sso

ciat

ion

/

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 11

CHAPTER HAPPENINGS

Aloha Chapter—William Allgire

Pag e 12 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

The end of summer was celebrated by the Aloha Chapter's luncheon on Sunday, 20 August, at the Fort Shafter Hale

Ikena Club. A total of 30 members and guests enjoyed a delicious and varied brunch menu. Along with renewing

friendships, story telling and gossip the event also offered a Bake Sale/Plant Sale to help support our annual Christmas

party. While our membership numbers have seen a decrease due to members’ increase in age, along with some untime-

ly deaths, we still manage to meet and enjoy three times a year.

Marlene Tokuhisa; Pauline Ung; Linda Shimizu; Lester Tokuhisha

Alice Suma; Lourdes Dela Cruz; Margaret Hasagawa

Ray Schneider; Lynn Schneider; Milton Shimizu; Linda Shimizu; Travis Takashima (Grandson); Melvin Takashima

Group Shots -

(individuals not

identified).

CHAPTER HAPPENINGS

Ft Dix McGuire Chapter—Betty O’Brien

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 13

The Ft Dix-McGuire AAFES Retirees celebrated their 3rd quarter luncheon on September 11. The group met and celebrated "Oktoberfest " at the Sebastian Schnitzel House in Wrightstown, NJ. All seemed to enjoy the awesome German cuisine which ranged from schnitzel, roasted pork, various "wurst," brotchen, and desserts all while listening to traditional music. Retirees new to the group included Pat Pinto, Retail Manager; and Freddie Footman, Security. Longtime Member Linda Beahm, met Freddie again while volunteering at a local nursing home and invited him to the luncheon. It was great to see these former co-workers at the luncheon and enjoy the camaraderie among the group. While all were reminiscing, and enjoying time spent together, the group paused for a moment of silence to honor fallen/lost members on 9/11, including Luis Lopez, (FMO/Retail Retiree). We learned that Luis had lost his battle with an illness three days prior to our luncheon. He was one of those individuals that would do the right thing all the time. Luis was well-liked throughout the Exchange and will be dearly be missed. The luncheon continued and provided various door prizes which were all “fall-fest” affiliated. Our group is thankful and apprecia-tive that we are part of the AAFES family.

Bernice and Geno Brown Ruth Jones, Marianne Overheiser, Katie Barrett

Priscilla Parker, Patty Puryear, Glenn Parker, Barbara Puryear, Pat Pinto Bernice Moran, Therese Hall, Marie Guerrero

Bob Bryant, William Henriquez-Reyes, Earl Scott

Jan and Errol Lawrence

CHAPTER HAPPENINGS

Pag e 14 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

Golden Gate Chapter—Ernest Kodama

The Golden Gate Chapter held it’s Summer Luncheon on July 1 at the Hilltop1892 Restaurant in Novato, CA.

Ft Dix McGuire Chapter—Betty O’Brien (3rd Quarter Luncheon continued)

Freddie Footman, Linda Beahm, Maxine Jackson Rich Goerner, Nancy Smith, Fannie Anderson, Mary Dungan

Edna Rock, Betty O'Brien, Fran Stanley, Carrine Simms

CHAPTER HAPPENINGS

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 15

While we are far

from Camelot we

are in the Sacra-

mento area where

fall is upon us once

again. I am not

looking forward to

the chilly months of

winter, however I

am looking forward

to seeing everyone

when we resume our monthly meetings in September. Our

activities pick up with our busier fall and winter program. We

will have our annual fall bake, book and craft sale on the

First Saturday of October which falls on October 7. We will

be at the McClellan BX for the sale as usual.

The November 8 meeting brings our annual holiday auction

always so much fun with lots of surprises. December of

course brings our gala Christmas luncheon at Marriott’s on

Sunday December 10, 2017. I hope that all will be as excited

as I am to participate in these fun events.

We last met in June at Danielle’s Creperie in Sacramento

where we enjoyed a delicious spring luncheon with the fellow

AREA members and guests.

Those in attendance were: Doris Aplass, Renate Atkinson,

Margaret Belcher, Rosie Boyce, Yaeko Cooper and guest

Maya, Lisa Denny and guest Rita Webster a former Mather

AFES employee, Maureen Dobert, Yukie Hoffman, Dianne

Hobbs, Celia Hudson, Rosa LaBoeuf, Phoebe Murrell, Aliye

Smith, Kristin Taylor, Jerri Thomas, Fatma and Jerry

Thomason, Hilda Waltz and Stella Winch.

The members at the June meeting voted unanimously to

donate $200.00 to the Mather Veteran’s Hospital. While this

is not a large amount we feel it is appreciated and we have the

pleasure of contributing to our veterans.

The October 7th bake and book sale is just about three weeks

after the September meeting. Please keep this in mind and pre-

pare to participate with donations of baked goods, craft/gift

items, books, etc. Games, puzzles, videos and CD’S are also

popular selling items. As you know we depend on the proceeds

of our two annual bake/book sales and holiday auction to keep

our treasury solvent.

The lucky door prize winners at the June meeting were: Rosie

Boyce, Yaeko Cooper, Dianne Hobbs, Rosa LaBoeuf, Aliye

Smith, Kristin Taylor and Jerri Thomas. Also previous win-

ners, Tina Minjarez, and Ellen Rivera (Mariah). These win-

ners will provide the door prizes for our September meeting.

Recipe Corner By Marcia Kane

• 1 Pkg. frozen veggies that you like (I use 1/2 can carrots; 1 cup frozen peas; and 1 cup cooked/chopped red potatoes. I also add 1/2 cup

each of cooked/chopped celery and onions.) Add or delete veggies to taste.

• 2 cups diced cooked chicken (or you can use cans of white chicken chunks)

• 1 can cream of Campbell’s Chicken Mushroom soup and 1/2 can cream of Celery soup

• 1 can Pillsbury Grands biscuits (or two cans if making 16 pot pies– 1 1/2 muffin tins full). Fill empty tins 1/3 full of water while baking.

In a large bowl combine veggies, chicken and soup. Mix well. Press each biscuit into 5 1/2 inch round of muffin pan (makes 8). I use silicon

sleeves for muffin pans that are available at any kitchen store. Press biscuit firmly in bottom and up sides. Stretch extra biscuit toward center

to hold mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture in each muffin. Bake @ 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes until nicely brown on top. Cool for

five minutes and remove pies from pan. Serve immediately.

Mini Chicken Pot Pies Heat oven to 350 degrees

Northern California Chapter – Ken “Tom” Keim

If you have a recipe to share, please send it to kanemarea@windstream.net

North Texas Chapter—Richard Sheff and Chris Gehringer

CHAPTER HAPPENINGS

July 19, 2017: Trolley Bus Tour, Kennedy Assassination & Museum In celebration of 100 year anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s birth we planned a 3 part event: 1) The Sixth Floor Museum, 2) The JFK trolley tour, and 3) Lunch at Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse. Sixteen members enjoyed the tour!

August 21, 2017: Sunday Afternoon at Theatre Coppell Theater – Vanities.

Chuck & Lina Poffenbarger Chuck Poffen-barger, Dalton

Murayama, Lina Poffenbarger, Sue Sheff, Carlton &

Jerry Cloud

Other AAFES Alumni Gatherings:

Joe Ferreyra, Harold Lavender, Beverly Hopp, Julie Cosby, Richard Sheff, Allison Bryan, tom McLendon, Debbie Byerly, Lisa Bouley, John McCarron, Tina Corley and Roy Robertson at BJ’s Brewhouse

Beth Jones, Jerry Cloud, Carlon Berryhill Cloud, Mari-lyn Levin, Leon Levin, Ron & Pat Trementozzi, Linda Dean, Roy Dean, Chuck Poffenbarger, Lina Poffen-barger and Eleanor Otto at Ole's Tex-Mex Restaurant.

Pag e 16 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

CHAPTER HAPPENINGS

North Texas Chapter—Richard Sheff and Chris Gehringer

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 17

A STORY OF AN EVACUEE AND A MOTHER’S LOVE

By Ruth Watson

When I read recently about the suffering of refugees, it took me

back years ago to the beginning of World War II and the time I be-

came not a refugee but an evacuee. Our family lived in London,

England and the Government advised all the parents that their chil-

dren could not remain in London as the schools would close and it

was too dangerous for children to stay due to possible air raids and

bombings. We were told to be ready to evacuate with our school.

How excited I was as my mother took my younger brother and me

to the Railway station with name labels pinned to our coats and gas

masks around our neck. She was not going as she had to stay and

work in London. My father was already in the Army. There were

mobs of children at the station, and as I clung onto my little broth-

er’s hand, Mum asked me to take care of him and not to become

separated. All of a sudden one little boy cried out “We’re not going

on holiday like they said.” All the children started to cry, and my

mother told me to be brave. Some of the mothers had second

thoughts and took their children home.

We did not know where we were going, but eventually we arrived at

a small village and all the children were assembled in the village

school hall while the villagers came to choose their evacuees. One

woman said I don’t want the “boy” pointing to me. I refused to

leave my little brother and we ended up in a small house with a

woman who had five children of her own. She totally neglected us

and she went to the local pub every night and brought back soldiers

for “you know what”. We children huddled around the fireplace

while she was gone and ended up with chilblains on our toes. She

kept our ration books and fed us very little. We were hungry all the

time. I wrote my mother and said I would rather die in the London

bombs than stay there.

Finally, the authorities moved us out, and we were then billeted with

Mrs. Hall who was very strict. She did not neglect us although her

food was horrible. Everything was boiled, and from then on my

brother and I would forever hate yellow marrow (squash) since she

boiled it down to mash.

But oh! Her sweets were scrumptious and she would say “if you

don’t eat your Starters you won’t get your Afters.” The “Afters”

were amazing: e.g., treacle puddings, jam tarts, “Spotted Dick” (a

British pudding made with suet and dried fruit and often served

with custard), and Custard pies. But how I craved my mother’s

unhealthy London food. Fish and chips, Fry Ups (namely a plate of

egg, sausage, fried bread, bacon, and mushrooms). Mrs. Hall made

us go to Sunday school and after church we marched through the

village singing “Onward Christian Soldiers”. I was very homesick.

Finally, one day the Government said it was safe for children to

come home. My brother and I waited for hours for the Hicks bus

which my mum took to bring us home. When we saw it coming

over the hill, we danced with joy. The villagers called us “spoiled

London brats”.

Years later when I was sometimes angry at my Mum I taunted her

with the remark “how could you send your children away not

knowing where they were going”. She replied she had no choice.

The ‘Government required it and there were no schools to go to.’

Also years later, I told her I regretted saying that. I told her she was

a very brave woman to save her children from possible danger and

to be all alone in London during the bombings. The Government

admitted the evacuation of children had been a mistake. It made me

realize that one should not always do what the Government thinks

is right. Many years later I took my then Marine husband to Hat-

field Broad Oak, the very beautiful village I was evacuated to (I did

not appreciate its beauty at the time), and looked for Mrs. Hall. Her

taciturn farmer son Vernon, clad in his Wellington boots, came to

the door. He looked at me and said “well oi be, it be little Ruthie.”

“I’ve come to see Mrs. Hall,” I said and he replied, “follow me to

the church.” We followed him to where Mrs. Hall had been laid to

rest. She of the wonderful “afters” and the teacher of manners to the

little London brats will always be remembered.

NB Michael Caine was an evacuee and said he had never been

happier because he had never seen such wonderful green grass.

I feel this story had to be told.

Editor’s Note: More wonderful stories and photos are available on the North Texas Chapter (NTC) AREA Facebook page

and in their quarterly newsletter. Unfortunately I did not have room to put in all the celebrations and road trips contained in

the NT AREA newsletter, but I thought Ruth’s article above was too special not to include.

Check the NTC Facebook event calendar to watch for upcoming events. The NTC Facebook page has 475 followers. The

chapter currently has 272 members and 80% of the membership tracks the Facebook page.

IN REMEMBRANCE

EDWARD ARMSTRONG, 98, died August 31, in Estes Park, Co. The HQ Associate retired in 1973.

WILLIAM BURNS, 86, died Mar 16 in Arlington, TX. The HQ Auditor-In-Charge retired in 1993.

WILLIAM CAFFERTY, 79, died May 7 in Kerrville, TX. The HQ Associate retired in 1993. (*see editor’s note below)

MILA GOETZ, 83, Died June 9 in Grand Junction, CO. The Exchange Merchandising Clerk retired in 1992.

Other Chapter reported deaths:

Pag e 18 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

*Editor’s Note: In the July issue of the AREA Newsletter, I incorrectly identified a photo as that of the Bill Cafferty family. I apologize for the

error and any upset it may have caused his family and friends. As soon as I receive a corrected photo from the family I will publish it.

Melvin Cohen, Age 91, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2017. He was pre-deceased by

his wife Marcelle, brother in law Irwin Kalik and nephew Robert Kalik. He is survived by

his son Jean Luc Depierre, his sister Joanne Kalik, nephew David Kalik, niece Robin Mer-

kel, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. He was beloved by

all. He was a Veteran of WW II, serving in the US Navy as a hospital corpsman in the Pa-

cific Area. After the war he furthered his education and he became an attorney. He worked

for the US State Department for a few years before joining the AAFES (Army & Air Force

Exchange Services) in the European and the Pacific regions until his retirement. Services

were held on Wednesday, June 28th at 11am at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery,

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas TX 75211.

Published in Dallas Morning News on June 27, 2017

Jennifer Ann McCormick June 4 1934—June 18, 2017

Jennifer Ann McCormick, age 83, of Austin, TX passed on June 18, 2017. A British native, survivor of war and American citi-

zen, she was a proud civil servant of the U.S. Military with 30 years experience. Proceed in death by husband Billie McCor-

mick, mother Sylvia McGow and brother Robert McGow. Survived by sister-in-law Rita McGow, sons Tim Blessin and Chris-

topher Blessin, grandson Jeremy Blessin, granddaughter Brittany Blessin, and great-grandson Tristen Blessin. Jennifer was the

former manager at Bergstrom AFB PX and a British expatriate.

Mary Ellen Gallagher, 73, died on Monday, August 28, while under hospice care at her home in Fort Worth Tex-

as. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mary Ellen to the Cancer Community of North Texas

(www.cancersupporttexas.org) or you can mail a donation directly to 10840 Texas Health Trail, Ste. 120, Fort Worth,

Texas 76244.

She was born Mary Ellen Ralston on August 5, 1944, to Charles Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Ralston. She married

Tom in February 1966 and due to job requirements, lived in Germany and Korea for extended periods. As a result,

she loved to travel and was particularly fond of cruises. When not traveling, she loved to pamper her seven grandchil-

dren and two step grandchildren: Aspen, Madeleine, Jack, John Martin, Colbie, Eliana and Quinn and her step grand-

son Ryne and step granddaughter Paige. She was well known for her gentile manner particularly with children. Ac-

quaintances, friends and relatives alike knew Mary Ellen as a gentle, loving, generous and sincere person who went out of her way to accom-

modate them. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her but will be revered for her selfless love of others.

SURVIVORS: Survivors include her devoted husband of 51 years, Thomas Gallagher of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Michon Setzer and

husband Jeff of Southlake, Texas, son Michael, his wife Jennifer of Fort Worth, Texas and brother Robert Ralston and wife Joyce of Freeport

Pennsylvania, brother Roy Ralston and wife Kathy of Little Elm, Texas. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary

Ralston and two older brothers, Jack Ralston and Jim Ralston.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

The following telephone numbers are provided as a convenience to members wishing to contact certain HQ AAFES offices and the Pentagon Federal Credit Union.

HQ SWITCHBOARD

(214) 312-2011

FOR RETIREMENT and GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS:

HQ. AAFES BENEFIT BRANCH REPRESENTATIVES (800) 519-3381

GENERAL COUNSEL: DALE HARBOUR (214) 312-3126

EXCHANGE POST: LISA A. MOAK (214) 312 4729

SALES TABLOIDS: TABLOID DEPARTMENT (800) 733-5142

ID CARD, PRIVILEGES

HR-S HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

CAC/ ID cards are issued Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 07:30 am – 10:00 am (no appointment needed). Appointments for a time after 10:30am can be arranged by emailing HQHRO@aafes.com or calling Shahla Barakhshan, HR Tech @ (214) 312-4292, Julie Humphrey, HR Tech @ (214) 312-6423 or Veneitra Colston-Mack, HR Tech @ (214) 312-2531. Please ensure to bring your CAC/shopping privilege id card as well as a valid Federal or State ID to renew your CAC and/or shopping privilege ID card. If your CAC is expired, you will need to bring in two valid forms of Federal and/or State ID’s (such as a driver’s license, US passport, birth certificate, original social security card). Submit questions to: Jun King, HQ Human Resources Manager - (214) 312-3677

PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: TOLL FREE SERVICE –MEMBER SERVICES TOLL FREE U.S.: 800-247-5626

Monday - Friday: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm Eastern Time

Saturday: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm Eastern Time

Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Eastern Time

OVERSEAS DIRECT DIAL: 541-225-6700

TTY (for the hearing impaired: TOLL FREE U.S.: 800 225-6378

FOR OTHERS NOT LISTED:

PAT WEAVER, Membership Director, (972) 780-9810

For other information, check out the Exchange website at: http://www.shopmyexchange.com and the AREA website http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/retired-employees-association/

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE FORM

Type of Change (Check All Boxes Below That Apply)

Address Telephone FAX

E-Mail Marital Status Other

Printed Name Signature Date

TO: AREA (ATTN: Membership Director)

PO BOX 380614

Duncanville, TX 75138-0614

CURRENT ADDRESS:

Enter New Address in “Current Address” block BELOW and List Other Changes Here:

Changes will be published in the next AREA newsletter unless you specifically tell us not to print this information.

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 19

PO Box 75138 Duncanville, TX. 75138

Note: * denotes non-AAFES retiree

** denotes Non member of AREA

WILLS

“From time to time retired associates of AAFES leave bequests to the AREA in their will. If you desire to make such a bequest we recommend providing the person that prepares your formally written and executed will with the following sample clause. If you make such a bequest please notify AREA at the same address as in the clause." "I give (blank dollars/property) to the Army Air Force Exchange Service Retired Employee's Association (AREA), P.O. Box 380614, Duncanville, Texas 75138."

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

DONORS IN MEMORY OF AMOUNT

Frank DiMartino Phil Pelfrey and Ernie Gruenwald $100.00

Frank DiMartino David, Loynachan, Jeff Ibsen, Ray Fau-cher and Jim Winters

$200.00

George Haase (see article below) General Donation $50,000.00

Generous AREA Scholarship Donation—As reported in the last issue of the AREA Newsletter, AREA received

word that George Haase, an AAFES retiree, recently passed away and left $50,000 to the AREA Scholarship Fund.

We don’t have a lot of information about George as he was a very private person, however, his niece and Co-Trustee

Barbara Vente shared the following information:

“George Richard Haase was born in 1923 in Illinois. He grew up in St. Charles, located 40 miles west of

Chicago. He loved to travel and has been around the world more than once. He loved talking about the places he

had been and seen. In recent years he lived in Santa Ana and then moved to Irvine. He was a private man and his

closest family consisted of his sister before she passed away and in his last years with his nieces Barbara Vente and

Cynthia Heal-Mejias. He passed away in October of 2016, quietly in his home, was cremated and remains sent back

to St. Charles where he was buried next to his mother and father, George and Olga Haase. No services took place but

he is well remembered and loved by his two nieces who live in Irvine. George was 94. He was passionate about investing and

shared with organizations that were dear to him after his passing.”

To quote our AREA President, Chuck Poffenbarger, “This is a remarkable thing he has done for our AAFES

young people.” HQ AAFES tells us that Mr. Haase’s last position was as a Retail Options Manager and he

retired June 30, 1975.

Pag e 20 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 21

AREA SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION FORM

To: AREA P.O. Box 380614 Duncanville, TX 75318-0614

From: Telephone

This donation is (check one box below)

In Honor of (Name)

In Memory Of (Name)

An Annual Pledge*

Other

Send Card to:

NAME

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

TELEPHONE

Amount of donation (check enclosed)

$

* I wish to pledge $_________________ each year to the AREA Scholarship Fund. My donation for the current year is enclosed.

Your donation will be acknowledged to both the donor and to the recipient or the survivor. All donations are income tax deductible.

DONOR NAME (Printed) SIGNATURE

COMMENTS:

Enclosure # 6-1

In honor of: ____________________________________

In honor of: ____________________________________

In honor of: ____________________________________

In honor of: ____________________________________

In memory of: __________________________________

In memory of: __________________________________

In memory of: __________________________________

In memory of: __________________________________

*IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE PERSON TO LIST, USE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW

*

*

*

*

* *

AREA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UPDATES

Save this page with your copy of the 2013 AREA Directory

NEW MEMBERS ABBY MICHELLE PRIESTER 2000 W. Bardin Rd. Arlington, TX 76017 Cell Phone: 817-505-7673 abby.priester@gmail.com EDDIE J. WILLIAMS 10429 Starlight PL Waldorf, MD 20603 Tel: 240-210-8458 eddie3095@yahoo.com RON HURT 8103 Manassas Dr. Austin, TX 78745 Cell Phone: 214-552-3725 rwhurt@mac.com WILLIAM R. ECKLER 4301 Meadow Bend Ct. Mansfield, TX 76063 Tel: 682-518-0065 pweckler@msn.com

DANIEL FLORES 112 Brightwood Ter. York town, VA 23650 Tel: 757-869-9613 Fluquillo62@gmail.com

JANIE M. DARBY 110 Queen Dr. LaGrange, NC 28551 Tel: 919-778-1008 Ejdarby5@gol.com

CHRISTINA STALLWOOD 1224 Iris Ct. Lompoc, CA 93436 Tel: 478-747-5480 Sapphireb40@yahoo.com

JENNIFER L. CORNEY 1616 Eunice Ln. Baker, FL 32531 Tel: 850-826-0615 Leacorney8@gmail.com

CHRISTINA THOMAS 4494 Jeff RD Toney, AL 35773 Tel: 256-379-2886 Thomastwe83@gmail.com

DOROTHEA STEVENSON 8536 Boones Trail Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 Tel: 804-276-5991 Ldot57@hotmail.com

* LILLIAN PARKER

* ALFREDO FUENTES

* HUI CHA ASHLEY

* SHERI LAIRSON

* TERESA SINCLAIR

* NANCY MITCHELL

* NILDA O. ASKEW

* FRANK S. DOSTER

* PETRA SWANSON

* JANE MCCLINTOCK

* JOHN MCGHEE

* PATRICIA BRADLEY

CHANGES: ADDRESS,

TELEPHONE/E-MAIL (A/T/E)

CONNIE WATTS (A) 8442 Grand Carriage Grv Colorado Springs, Co 80920

JAMES HENRY (A/T/E) 230 W. Sunset Rd. Apt. 1007 San Antonio, TX 78209-2682 Email: jhhenry5@gmail.com H Tel: 210 829 8026 Cell: 361 230 2944

MICHAEL A. WOODARD

412 Highland Park Loop

Pine Mountain, GA 31820

Tel: 706-329-4800

beachlady@bell south.net

* Personal information not published due to member request.

Pag e 22 October 2017 AREA NEW SLETTER

AREA NEW SLETTER October 2017 Pag e 23

AREA Emergency Relief Fund

The Exchange Retiree Employees Association (AREA) Emergency Relief Fund Program was established in cooperation with the Exchange

headquarters to financially assist exchange associates and their families whose homes and property are devastated by disasters such as wildfires,

tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, snow and ice storms and floods. The program was created in 1999 when it was concluded that Exchange

could not legally provide the service. Under the coordinated plan between the Exchange and AREA, when a disaster strikes Exchange Associ-

ates' homes and property, HQ, Exchange Human Resources (HR) has notified the Exchange workforce of the need for donations/contributions.

AREA members and sources outside the Exchange and AREA are also given the opportunity to donate. In addition to individual contributions

by members, AREA chapters are encouraged to support each cause by conducting fundraisers or other activities in their communities to

add to the fund. Below is the notice that the Exchange Human Resources office will be sending out asking for donations.

Please give generously and let us know about any local Chapter fund raiser stories for our January newsletter. Click on Puerto Rico/

Florida Fund just below Emergency Relief on the right side of the AREA home page on our web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-

exchange/retired-employees-association/ for more information.

AREA Emergency Relief Fund for Puerto Rico and Florida

Helping in Times of Need

An Emergency Relief Fund has been established to financially help Exchange Associates affected by the recent hurricanes that occurred in Puerto Rico and Florida. The Exchange Retiree Employees Association (AREA) Emergency Relief Fund (AERF) serves as a depository for monies donated for financial assistance to active Exchange Associates in Puerto Rico and Florida who were impacted by the adverse weather conditions that effected their locations. The devastation in Puerto Rico following hurricanes Irma and Maria, in close proximity, is becoming clear as news slowly flows out of the area. In Florida, associates are also slowly putting the pieces of their lives back together following hurricane Irma.

If you would like to aid our team members affected in either area, you can make a monetary donation/contribution to the Relief Fund, please make checks payable to the AREA Emergency Relief Fund and send the donation/contribution to the address be-low:

AREA Emergency Relief Fund

P.O. Box 380614

Dallas TX 75138-0614 If you wish to send a donation via electronic means (PayPal or credit card), use this link: www.youcaring.com/area. Donations to the fund are tax deductible and will be distributed to those who were affected by the hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Florida. Cash donations need to be turned into a money order and then mailed to the address listed above along with the name and address of the contributor so that AREA can provide them a tax-free donation receipt. The AREA Emergency Relief Coordinator (AERC) is Chuck Poffenbarger, cpoffen@earthlink.net. This program is outlined in its entire-ty on the AREA website.

AAFES Retired Employees Association

P.O. Box 380614

Duncanville, TX 75138-0614

DUES ALERT! If the last time you renewed your dues was in September 2016 or earlier,

please send your $17 dues PAYABLE to AREA at the mailing address shown above.

AAFES Retired Employees Association Printing and mailing the Newsletter has become too expensive so the board discussed

and approved these changes at our Spring board meeting.

“New and reinstated members; and existing members with computers (or other e-mail reading devices) who renew their membership; will receive the newsletter via e-mail only.”

You’ll enjoy these advantages:

• Get the Newsletter the first of the month, rather than several days after the beginning of the

month. E-mail is fast.

• The Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format is in color and you can transfer/save the file as you desire.

Here’s what one member said: “The e mail edition is superb. Easy to read, brilliant colors, etc. I can't say

enough about it, and would recommend that anyone with a computer get the newsletter this way.”

Send an e-mail to Pat Weaver, Membership Director, at ken-pat@sbcglobal.net and state that you would like

to get the Newsletter on line now and we’ll do the rest. Or, as stated above, new and reinstated members; and

existing members with computers (or other e-mail reading devices) who renew their membership; will receive

the newsletter via e-mail only.

AREA—JUST FOR YOU

PRSRT STD

US POSTAGE PAID

DALLAS, TX

PERMIT #1478