Briefing BoardA Publication of The Ohio Western Reserve Chapter–Military Officers Association of America

November 2016 • Volume 16 Issue 9 • owrc.net and moaa.org • P.O. Box 4272 • Copley, OH 44321“Never Stop Serving”

Amelia Earhart – Where Did She Disappear?

Frm 1LT Ernie Stadvec, (L) US Army Service Corps accepts the OWRC flag set from LTC Ron Smetana, USA, Ret.

Ernie Stadvec, a member of our OWRC Chapter and both a WW II and Korean War Veteran gave an enjoyable and thoroughly provoking presentation on the mysteries that still shroud the disappearance of Amelia Earhart on her attempt to circumnavi-gate the globe. Ernie has conducted an amazing amount of research, stating that he had read over 18 books about Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. Ernie stated the books all cited the same sources so there was not much new from the original story that she went down in the Pacific after getting lost.Ernie got started with this project because the plane that Amelia Earhart flew was the same type of plane that he flew; his was just one model newer. As a result of his efforts, at some point he was visited by a gentleman from Cleveland who had conducted exten-sive research which include several on site visits to Saipan in 1968. These vis-its to Saipan turned up several report-ed native “eyewitness” accounts. These accounts led to a possible conclusion that Amelia Earhart landed on Saipan on a Japanese Airfield that was later used as a staging area for the Japanese Pearl Harbor attack. Additionally, the

man from Cleveland found an “eyewit-ness” to the Japanese killing a man and woman, allegedly Earhart and Noonan who was with her on the flight. This occurred according to the account in a cemetery and that the bodies were burned and placed in an unmarked grave. There is much more to this ac-count to include the recovery of some bones that were examined by a Dr. and Forensic specialist at Ohio State University. Amazingly Ernie Stadvec had access to all of this information to include pictures and a map of the Island at the time. Further Ernie related an account from a Sergeant who was at the airfield in 1944, when the US Marines were invading and securing Saipan from the Japanese, that Earhart’s plane was found in a hangar. This account relates that US Military forces burned and destroyed the plane to eliminate any trace of it. This part of the presentation was fascinating because it involved the White House, the President, the future Secretary of Defense, James Forrestal and a future Commandant of the Marine Corps. There was much more to this part of the account that Ernie related to us. Ernie’s extensive research of this event is impressive, to include his research in the Department of Defense and many locations that are repositories for national secret information and docu-ments. All in attendance were riveted by Ernie’s command of his facts that he presented surrounding Earhart’s disap-pearance. Ernie ended his presentation leaving the audience to decide for itself whether Amelia Earhart died at the hands of the Japanese and whether the evidence he presented is creditable. In any event everyone enjoyed the presentation. Article by MG Dan Hahn, USA, Ret.

Every year, MOAA’s 400 chapters and 34 state councils compete to receive a four- or five-star Levels of Excellence Award. This year, 121 of MOAA’s very best councils and chapters earned five-star awards, while 59 above-average councils and chapters received four-star awards. Other five-star in the State of Ohio were: Central Ohio Chapter (Co-lumbus area) and Greater Cincinnati Chapter, Those receiving four-star. Ohio Council of Chapters, Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter, Toledo Area Chapter.

OWRC President Larry Ashbaugh accepts the five-star streamer from MOAA Board of Directors Chair General Tony Robert-son, USAF, Ret., at the awards banquet. The banquet is held in conjunction with the MOAA national annual business meeting in Arlington,Virginia.

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President’s Notes, November 2016As we approach the end of the year, it is important that we keep our eyes focused on the programs for the remainder of 2016 and into the new year. Our meeting in November appears to be one of great interest and then the Christmas Party is always a true “winner”.

Our own 1LT Ernie Stadvec spoke at the October meeting and his talk is summarized in this newsletter by MG Hahn. It is reported to be extremely interesting as Ernie spoke of the continuing theories surrounding the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. November will bring State Senator Larry Obhof (Senate District 22), President Pro-Tempore of the Ohio Senate to speak at the Galaxy Restaurant. And everyone looks forward to our annual December OWRC Christmas Dinner at the Galaxy. This meeting will present our change of officers for 2017. I was able to represent OWRC this month to receive our third 5-Star Award for MOAA chapters for the 2016 year in Alexandria, Virginia at the 2016 Annual Conference. It is a great honor for OWRC to again earn this award, which comes through your many contributions throughout the year which makes this recognition possible. I also attended the Summit County Veteran of the Year Dinner where OWRC’s own Colonel Dave Taylor was the guest speaker honoring “The Vietnam Veteran”.Veteran’s Day is another opportunity for each of us to recognize and honor the men, women, parents and families who sacrificed so much in defense of the Nation. If you have the opportunity to speak at or attend an event honoring America’s Veterans, or the time to visit a cemetery to honor our Veteran brother and sisters, please do so. It is only through their shared sacrifices that we have the opportunity to vote for our leadership and to continue the life that we and our families hold so dear.And, if you shop ACME Fresh Market, remember that they are asking us to save and return through OWRC, receipts from Aug 11–Dec 31 to receive “cash-back” money each year to use on our ROTC and local veterans programs. As always, please stay healthy, stay alert, and join us at our upcoming meetings.Sincerely,Larry Ashbaugh, President, OWRC

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OWRC-MOAA 2016 – 2017 CalendarDate Location and Program

11/8 Election Day exercise your right to vote

11/11 Veterans Day

Friday 12/2

Membership Christmas Party, Entrees $35 each of the three entrée includes, salad, roll, potato, beverage, tax and gratuity. House Prime Filet of Sirloin • Chicken Piccata • Pan Seared Salmon Social: 1800 (6:00 p.m.) with hors d’oeuvres Call to Order 1830 (6:30 p.m.) Music prelude with Manchester Singers Dinner: 1850 (6:50 p.m.) Dinner Program: 1930 (7:30 p.m.) Installation of Officers/Cookie Exchange Galaxy Restaurant 201 Park Center Dr. Wadsworth

1/21Membership Lunch Meeting, Noon–Papa Bear’s, Belden Village, Canton–Program TBA

1/28Ohio Council of Chapters Meeting, Columbus–Dick Calta will be installed as President, Dan Hahn as Second Vice President and Ron Smetana as Secretary/Treasurer

Feb No Meeting

3/18Membership Lunch Meeting, Noon –Papa Bear’s, Belden Village, Canton–Program TBA

4/22 Ohio Council of Chapters Meeting, Columbus

4/27Membership Dinner Meeting, ROTC/JROTC dinner at Guys Party Center 1800–Note Date Change and Location

5/18Membership Dinner Meeting, at MAPS with Speaker from MAPS, catered meal and tour 1800

The Briefing Board Newsletter is published by the Ohio Western Reserve Chapter, which is an affiliate of the Military Officers Asso-ciation of America (MOAA). MOAA and its affiliated chapters and councils are non-partisan. The advertisements that appear in this publication/website also do not reflect an endorsement by MOAA or this affiliate. Articles in this newsletter, are the opinions solely of the individual authors and do not necessarily express the policy or opinions of the newsletter’s editor or publisher, nor do they reflect an endorsement by the Ohio Western Reserve Chapter or the na-tional organization of the Military Officers Association of America, unless so indicated [Copyright 2016 Military Officers Association of American All rights reserved.] Questions or comments should be directed to: LTC Larry M. Ashbaugh, USA, Ret. • P.O. Box 4272 Copley, OH 44321 • E-mail: owrcmoaa@owrc.net

OWRC Mission Statement—Our PurposeOWRC will support the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America; promote camaraderie among the officers (Active, Guard, Reserve, retired and former) within the OWRC region; build relationships with other veteran organizations; support projects for those pursuing military service (ROTC/JROTC programs); and assist veterans (wounded/homeless/in-need).

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November 2016 OWRC–MOAA Briefing Board

Colonel Dick Calta, USAF, Retired, a member of our chapter, has been elected President of the Ohio Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) for 2017-2019. Installation will take place on January 28, 2017 at the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio.

MOAA currently has over 370,000 members. The Ohio Council consists of seven chapters, located in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and Youngstown. There are 1,400 chapter members in Ohio.

Colonel Calta is a native of Iowa City, Iowa. He was commissioned as an Air Force ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate. Throughout his more than 29 years of active duty he served in various logistics, aircraft maintenance, inspection, airlift support, air mobility support, quality, and readiness positions. His assignments were at flight, squadron, group, wing, and major command levels. He was twice a squadron commander, twice a chief of aircraft maintenance, and twice a group commander. Duty locations included assignments in Hawaii, Ohio, Turkey, Illinois, Virginia, Greece, Washington, and Japan.

Colonel Calta earned a BBA at the University of Iowa and an MS at the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton, Ohio. He has also completed Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course, Armed Forces Staff College, and Air War College. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with 5 devices, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 3 devices.

Following his retirement from active duty Colonel Calta joined McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). He established the depot-level maintenance requirements and frequencies for the C-17 military airlift aircraft fleet. He then became the C-17 Fleet Performance Advisor, and increased the C-17 worldwide mission and fleet capabilities. Finally, he was the Site Activation Leader; he organized, integrated, and led efforts to prepare the Air Force and Boeing for the basing of C-17 aircraft at USAF bases in Mississippi, New Jersey, California, Hawaii, Alaska, and Delaware. He retired from Boeing in 2008 and moved to Ohio.

Colonel Calta is married to the former Linda Cannon of Mapleton, Iowa. They reside in Akron and have two children, Michael Calta (Colonel, USAF, Retired), in Lithia, Florida, with his wife Larcy, and 4 grandchildren; and Mrs. Lori Smith, with her husband Chris, in Akron.

Chapter Member Elected President of Ohio Council

Interest-free loans, MOAA's main program, are renewable annually for up to five years of full-time undergraduate study. Assistance is available only to students who have not yet earned an undergraduate degree. The interest-free loan and grant program provides $5,500 loans, which are renewable for up to five years of undergraduate study. Students selected as loan recipients and their military parent must sign a promissory note before funds can be disbursed. Loans are disbursed in two increments: one-half by early August and one-half by mid-December.

EligibilityStudents (under age 24) who are children of former, active or retired officers or active or retired enlisted military personnel are eligible to apply. If such a child served in a Uniformed Service before completing college, however, his or her maximum age for eligibility will be increased by the number of years he or she so served, up to five years. Military academy cadets are not eligible for this program. Selected students must have a sponsor that is a PREMIUM or LIFE member of MOAA or if enlisted, a member of Voices for America's Troops.

Selection CriteriaQualified students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale are selected on the basis of their scholastic ability, activities, and financial need.Deadline and Content The online application opens in November and must be completed and submitted no later than noon EST March 1st of the following year. Please note: If March 1st falls on a weekend, the application will close at Noon on the next business day. Semifinalists are notified in March. Recipients are notified in May.

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VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON

NOV. 10TH • UA WAYNE COLLEGE HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 10TH @ 11:30AMIN THE STUDENT LIFE BUILDING ON THE WAYNE COLLEGE CAMPUS

RSVP at: wayne.uakron.edu/webforms/rsvp/veterans.dot or by calling 330.684.8973

Senator Frank LaRose is currently serving his second term in the Ohio Senate. A decorated Army veteran, Frank represents the people of the 27th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses all of Wayne County and portions of Summit and Stark counties. During his first term in the Senate, LaRose served as Chairman of the Public Safety, Local Government & Veterans Affairs Committee and as Vice-Chairman of the Public Utilities Committee. In 2014, LaRose was named to Governing Magazine’s national list of “12 state legislators to watch” for his efforts to restore civility to government and foster a political environment that encourages elected officials to lay down partisan politics. After receiving this distinction, he played a key role in the passage of historic, bipartisan redistricting reform legislation. During his first four years in Columbus, LaRose also distinguished himself as a legislator dedicated to advancing commonsense solutions relating to regulatory reform and election reform.

GUEST SPEAKER SEN. FRANK LAROSE

Wayne College is designated a ‘Military Friendly’ school by G.I. Jobs magazine, and is committed

to providing a supportive environment for military students. To learn more visit wayne.uakron.edu

The University of Akron is an Equal and Education and Employment Institution.

PLAN TO ATTEND

Ohio Council of Chapters Biennial Convention

September 22–23, 2017

Mahoning and Shenango

Valleys Host Chapter Youngstown Air Force

Reserve Station

Legislative Corner

Ohio US SenatorsSenator Rob Portman (R)www.portman.senate.gov

Ohio US RepresentativesRepresentative District 7Bob Gibbs (R)http://gibbs.house.gov

Representative District 11Marcia Fudge (D)http://fudge.house.gov

Representative District 13Tim Ryan (D)http://timryan.house.govRichard Morckel (R), technicianhttp://www.morckel4congress.com

Representative District 16James Renacci (R)http://renacci.house.gov

Ted Strickland (D), former governorhttp://www.tedstrickland.com

Roy Rich (D), retired police commanderhttp://www.rich4congress.com

Beverly Goldstein (R), retired audiologisthttp://beverly4congress.com

Keith Mundy (D)http://www.mundy2016.com

All our Legislators in our area are up for election. Educate yourself before November election.

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OWRC–MOAA Briefing Board November 2016

Legislative Update: November 2016From MOAA National, the top legislative item is the issue of SSIA for surviving spouses. Currently both the House and Senate versions of FY 2017 Defense Authorization Bill prohibit the expiration of the $310 per month allowance, but neither authorizes the continuation of increases of this to offset the phase-out of SBP-DIC. Please visit the MOAA National website legislative area for a preferred-wording message you can send to your legislative representatives (House and Senate). Remember, the Surviving Spouse component is the fastest growing membership segment and a force-multiplier of MOAA. We must do all we can to protect these loved-ones. The House and Senate will be returning for a lame-duck session and we can hope they act and support our military. They do read the messages. Please do your part and send that message,November 8th is the day to VOTE! Ensure you exercise your right and VOTE! Read the issues; review the stances toward the military from all candidates and VOTE!

Surviving SpousesBeing Thankful©

By Sharon DeVaney, member, Surviving Spouse Advisory CommitteeWe will celebrate Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November. But did you know this was not always the case? Here’s a little history: The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 after their first harvest in the New World, and the feast lasted three days, with 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims in attendance. On Oct. 3, 1979, President George Washington proclaimed the first official Thanksgiving to be held Nov. 26 of that year. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day should be observed the last Thursday in November. This again changed Dec. 26, 1941, when President Franklin Roosevelt signed a bill into law declaring that Thanksgiving should fall on the fourth Thursday of November.Everyone has different Thanksgiving traditions. Maybe you will begin the day with a church service. You might spend the day helping to cook and serve a meal at a charitable organization or on a military post or base. Maybe you will celebrate at home with family and friends. Or perhaps you’ll spend the day making a plan for your Black Friday shopping excursion. However you spend your time, if you have loved ones serving overseas, I am sure your thoughts will be with them and their fellow servicemembers.For me, this day always has been about finding my recipes for favorite dishes, shopping for groceries, and planning how to prepare all the foods. My husband's agenda for the day included a run followed by turkey dinner and watching football games. When we were overseas and living on the economy, we went to the mess hall for Thanksgiving. There were several benefits: 1) The mess hall was decorated; 2) the meal was wonderful and someone else had done the work; and 3) you could visit with all your friends without having to cook, serve, and clean up after the feast. I want to thank all the dining hall chefs and staff everywhere for making Thanksgiving so enjoyable for families far away from home.However you spend your day, remember to give thanks for our servicemembers all over the world. I hope you have a happy holiday.

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OWRC Membership RequirementsThe membership in OWRC shall be composed of: Men and women who are or have been commissioned or warrant officers of the seven United States uniformed services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-tion, and Public Health Service). Surviving spouses of deceased individuals who, if living, would be eligible for membership. OWRC-MOAA memberships are open to all eligible people.

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Application for Ohio Western Reserve Chapter an Affiliate of MOAA NationalName: __________________________________ Military Status _________Spouse Name_____________________

Component_______Branch of Service________Rank _______ Applicant DOB___________ Spouse DOB___________☐ Regular Member (Retired, Former, Active Officer of the seven uniformed US Services Membership $20/year)☐ Surviving Spouse (membership is available for widows/widowers of officers Membership $10/year) Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________Primary Phone: ______________________________________ Secondary Phone _____________________________E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter Member Dues = $20/yr from January 1 to December 31, 2016☐ Newsletters will be emailed, check this box if you prefer postal service Make Check Payable to and mail to: OWRC-MOAADavid Riegler, P.O. Box 4272, Copley, OH 44321 or to the website www.owrc.net for application and pay via credit card.

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OWRC Contact InformationPresident . . . . . . . . . LTC Larry M. Ashbaugh, USA, Ret. buckeyeveteran@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell 330-990-1361

First Vice President . . . . LTC Ron Smetana, USA, Ret. ronsmetana@att.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-836-5423

Second Vice Pres. . . . . . . CPT Don Bratton, USA, Frm. donald@donbratton.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-391-0508

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTC Bart Oldenburg, USA, Ret. askbart3@aol.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-786-2147

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTC Dave Riegler, USA, Ret. dariegler@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-666-2257

Trustee (3 year) . . . . . . . . . . .Col Dick Calta, USAF, Ret. trailerdc@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-576-6404

Trustee (2 year) . . . . . . . . . . . . MG Dan Hahn, USA, Ret. dhahn51@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-313-1465

Trustee (1 year) . . . . Lt Col Tom Harnden, USAF, Ret. thamden@neo.rr.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-848-1760

Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lt Col Les Peine, USAF, Ret. lespeine@me.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-478-5118 pineman45@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell 330-284-6531

Chapter Programs . . . . . LTC Ron Smetana, USA, Ret. ronsmetana@att.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-836-5423

Legislative Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Personal Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . .CW4 Dennis Churgovich dchurgovich@zoominternet.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-725-2362

Newsletter Editor & Publisher . . . . . . . . . Janet Oglesby jlo52800@neo.rr.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-568-4456Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery MAJ David Sears, USA, Ret.davidbsears_maj@yahoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cell 330-242-3739

ROTC/JROTC . . . . . . CPT Don Bratton, USA, Frm.Surviving Spouse of MOAA . . . . . . . . . . . .Willie Menza williemenza@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-929-3734

Nominations for 2017Shaded area is the slate for 2017 officers

Nominations can still be taken at the meeting"Never Stop Serving"

President . . . . . . . . . LTC Ron Semtena, USA, Ret.1st Vice President. . CPT Don Bratton, USA, Frm.2nd Vice Pres. CW4 Dennis Churgovich, USA Ret.Secretary . . . . . . . LTC Bart Oldenburg, USA, Ret.Treasurer . . . . . . . . . LTC Dave Riegler, USA, Ret.Trustee (3 year) . . . . .LTC Brad Harvey, USA, Ret.Trustee (2 year) . . . . . . . MG Dan Hahn, USA, Ret.Trustee (1 year) . .Lt Col Tom Harnden, USAF, Ret.

Legislative Affairs Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . NEEDLegislative Affairs Committee monitors state and national legislative developments that might affect service retirees. Inform chapter member of legislative developments of interest to the membership via newsletters and at meetings. MOAA web site, is an excellent source.

Personal Affairs Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEEDPersonal Affairs Committee mail greeting cards to members. Inquire what type of assistance maybe necessary of members in need.

Newsletter Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEEDPrepares the monthly newsletter, oversees printing and mailing.

ROTC/JROTC . . . . .More assistance needed

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veterans week activities nov. 7–12Nov. 7 Community and Veterans Job Fair 10–11 a.m. Veterans Only 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Open To The Public Quaker Station, 130 E. Mill Street, Akron • More than 70 area employers looking to hire. • On the spot interviews. • Free parking and free admission. * Professional interview attire, please.

Nov. 9 Veterans Town Hall 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Student Union 310 Open To All Student Veterans • Your opportunity to meet with the Veterans Steering Committee and voice opinions, concerns and ideas for the future. Refreshments provided.

Nov. 11 Veterans Appreciation Breakfast 8 a.m. Student Union Ballroom Open To All Veterans • Keynote address at 9 a.m.

Veteran Wreath Laying Ceremony 10 a.m. Coleman Commons • UA President Matthew Wilson will be the guest speaker. • There will be a wreath laid for each branch of the service, and a 21 gun salute in honor of them.

Honoring Those Who Serve Celebration • We’ll honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and for the common good. • Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.

Veterans Resource Fair 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. InfoCision Stadium 3rd Floor • Open to veterans, alumni, students and military family members. • Campus and community resources will be available to provide information and assistance for military service members and their families.

Nov. 12 Military Charity Ball 5:30–11:30 p.m. Quaker Station Ballroom • Come have dinner with us and help raise money for “Wags4Warriors,” a local veteran charity that provides service dogs to veterans. • Tickets will be available to everyone until Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. (Monday) for $35.00, please contact Daryll Mauder at djm202@zips.uakron.edu or contact the Military Service Center at veterans@uakron.edu. Donations and payments can be made at https://commerce.cashnet.com/orgmilvet.

Veterans Week Activities November 7–12 University of Akron

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OWRC–MOAA Briefing Board Ohio Western Reserve ChapterP.O. Box 4272Copley, OH 44321 Return service requested

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Did you change your address, phone number, email, add a cell number? The chapter will be printing a directory in November. Notify Dave Riegler (see below) of your changes.

OWRC-MOAA

Thursday, November 17th Membership Meeting RSVP by Monday, November 14th

Where: The Galaxy Restaurant 201 Park Centre Dr. Wadsworth, OH 44281

Social: 1800 (6:00 p.m.) Call to Order: 1830 (6:30)Dinner Served: 1845 (6:45 p.m.) Program: 7:308:00 Annual Business Meeting/Election of OfficersSpeaker: State Senator Larry Obhof (District 22-Medina)Menu: Each entrée includes: salad, roll, potato, beverage, tax and gratuity.

Pork Tenderloin with apple cider reduction–$27 Chicken Marsala–$25 Tuscan Vegetarian Penne–$20

You will pay the chapter. Do not bring credit cards. Checks accepted. The chapter will pay the restuarant, so there is no tax involved and only one person has to check out.Cash BarRSVP: by Monday November 14th 1. Use the web site www.owrc.net and pay with PayPal/credit card. It isn’t

required to have a PayPal account to use the system. 2. Email reservation to: owrcmoaa@owrc.net3. Call LTC Dave Riegler at 330-666-2257

RESERVATIONS ARE MANDATORY–The number of meals that are prepared are based on the reservations receive. The chapter pays for no-shows.

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Save Acme Fresh Market Receipts for OWRCThe Acme Fresh Market chain has agreed to return 5% of their in-house brands to local non-profit organi-zations, and OWRC has agreed to partner with Acme to support local Veterans by saving and turning-in our register receipts for the 8/20/15–1/6/16 period.If you will join with us, when you shop Acme, just save your receipts and bring them to upcoming OWRC monthly meetings, and give them to Larry Ash-baugh or Dave Reigler, and we will use the proceeds to assist local Veterans.