20 April 2008
Following the receipt of a gift to Terry Sutherland for his wonderful work on the Shipmate column
as well as the manager of this website for so many years, Terry sent us this message:
Gary and Margo Snyder '55 stopped by our quarters a couple of days ago while visiting
friends in Pensacola town. Deanie and I were pleasurably excited when they pulled out some gifts from the Chapter for
services rendered. Yeah, we were downright abashed. We had no idea but are extremely grateful for the Chapter's
recognition. I know Jim Roberts was a principal in this because I could see his showman's hand in the "In Appreciation"
certificate. Somebody picked out a ship's time clock with spokes that went right up on the bulkhead above my desk.
Whoever wrote the inscription on the plate hit all the right notes to warm an old man's memory tank. Gary added a five-inch
quill and pen emblem so I wouldn't forget the ink on my fingers.
In addition to Margo and Gary's visit it put the icing on the day.
Thanks, my favorite shipmates, for your generous tribute. Deanie and I will be seeing
you soon at a Come Around near you.
Hugs and salutes.
Squid
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4 March 2008
This following message will be left on this page until such time as the election/voting has been completed.
2008 USNAAA RV CHAPTER ELECTION SLATE
The following slate of candidates has been approved by the RV Chapter Board for the 2008 election.
All candidates on the slate are incumbent office holders in the position for which they now stand for reelection.
President Jim Roberts
Treasurer Glenn Schindler
Board Member Frank Conery
One prospective candidate was formally nominated for the board member position however that candidate
declined to run for the office primarily because he was new to the chapter and wanted more time to meet members before
assuming a governing position. Several other prospective candidates were privately contacted but they declined to run
for any of the offices. And of course the full membership was informed of nomination procedures in Oct 2007 and again
in Jan 2008. No other members indicated a desire to submit or even discuss names for possible nominees.
In accordance with the by-laws, the nominating committee (Anson B. '65) is responsible for tallying the vote
and reporting results to the Board by May 1,2008. Votes may be submitted to Anson anytime during the month of April
2008. Email (
anson58@aol.com), regular mail to his home address in the roster or phone (417-483-5606) are all acceptable ways to vote. If you
send an email be sure and put the following on the subject line (to be visible if it goes into a spam folder) RV CHAPTER
VOTE.
Results will be given to the board in early May and announced on the web site and at the National CA in mid
May.
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Along with less important issues like Super Tuesday, the RV Chapter election season is open. Positions that are
open are as follows:
President
Treasurer
One Board member
The incumbents, Jim Roberts, Glenn Schlindler and Frank Conery are welling to continue to serve and thus are on the slate.
Other interested candidates are welcome to participate and run for any of the open slots.
The process is simple. Nominate yourself or someone else by contacting the Nominating Committee, Anson Burlingame,
'65 by phone (417-483-5606), email (
anson58@aol.com) or in person and your or your nominees name will be placed on the ballot. The nomination season ends on March 1st.
The election will be open from April 1 to April 31 by sending your vote to Anson. Votes will be tabulated by Anson
and sent to the Board on May 1st and winners will be announced by email and at the National CA in May.
It is fun being on the Board and you can certainly help your Chapter by participating. Please give serious consideration
to your own or someone elses nomination. All comms with Anson regarding nominations and votes will be held in confidence.
If you have any questions contact Anson or any other board member.
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18 January 2008
A message from Bill Courroum '59 for the followup to the Ouray Come Around:
The Air Force game will be played in Colorado Springs on Saturday, 4
October 2008, just
a little bit after the Glorious Come Around in Ouray!
Kathie and I are thinking about bouncing around the "Yankee Alps"
for a
bit and then settling in at the Air Force Academy Famcamp in preparation
for the massacre. The Outdoor Rec people
at the Air Force Academy told
me that they usually sell out for home games, but we can make
reservations 60 days in
advance, so that's what we'll plan to do.
Anybody else interested?
Maybe we can prevail upon Mac Macleay to line up
some good tickets for
us - I don't know if his son is still assigned at AFA.
Right now, I thought I'd just toss out
the idea and see how many are
interested in following on after Vic and Faye's OURAY DO with a little
FALCON ROAST.
BEAT
AIR FORCE and BEAT ARMY!!
Bill Corroum, '59
Air Force Retired, But Blue and Gold Thru & Thru!!
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23 December 2007
Following good word on RV insurance researched by Glenn Shindler:
A few days ago we passed along info that USAA/Progressive Insurance will suspend collision & liability
premiums while your RV is in storage. Many thanks to chapter members who related their experiences with USAA and other
companies. Their input is listed here for benefit of all.
- One member was told that USAA does not write insurance for RV's. Although technically correct, the USAA agent
was apparently not up to speed on this subject. USAA acts as the agent, while Progressive Insurance actually writes
the policy. Your dealings, including premiums, will be through USAA's General Agency Dept., telephone 1-800-531-8444.
They do not write RV insurance in HI, but do so in the other 49 states.
- The General Agency rep confirmed today that USAA/Progressive will indeed suspend collision & liability premiums
while your RV is in storage. (I inquired how many times per year the customer may do this and they apparently have
not yet resolved policy on this. The agent indicated that they would not be enthusiastic to do it every other month.)
- If you have ever been a USAA member in good standing you are eligible to take out a new policy. (I don't think this
has always been the case.)
- One member reported that USAA in the past would not insure for "full replacement cost coverage." This question
bears asking if you call for a quotation.
- Chapter members who insure through Good Sam VIP and GMAC report that these companies will likewise suspend collision &
liability premiums while your RV is in storage.
- One member insures through the Gilbert Insurance Agency (1-888-784- 6787). Although Gilbert will not suspend
premiums during storage periods, nonetheless the annual premiums were lower than other companies contacted.
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