. THE JOHN WAYNE/BOB SALZMAN MEMORIAL CHAPTER FLORIDA CHAPTER XXI SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION Volume XXXXV JANUARY 2016 NR 1 Website: http://specialforceschapter21florida.weebly.com/ CHAPTER OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Richard Whitman, D-6528L, 14958 Lymington Circle, Orlando, FL 32826-4105 Tel: (407)482-3817, E-mail: rgwsrw99@aol.com VICEPRESIDENT: Robert Schlafke, Jr., D-8729L, 112 June Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3215 Tel: (954) 8731412, E-mail: rjscocoa@gmail.com; TREASURER: Thomas (Tom) Tomlin, D-722L, 1408 Gulfwood Ct., Brandon, FL., 33510 Tel: (813) 689-2451, E-mail: tomtomlinsf@aol.com ASSISTANT TREASURER: Phil Devon, M-13612, 4313 North Course Lane, Avon Park, FL 33825 Tel: (585)739-4785, E-mail: pdevo@comcast.net SECRETARY: George (Speedy) Gaspard, D-851L, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns FL, 32259-3027 Tel: (904) 287-1681, E-mail: gwgsrg@aol.com ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Suzie Gaspard, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns, FL 32259-3027 Tel: (904) 287-1681, E-mail: gwgsrg@aol.com WEBMASTER: Frank Fowler, D-256L, 1815 Reid Street, Lehigh Acres, FL., 33936 E-mail: fhfinfl@comcast.net, Tel: (239)-369-5611 QUARTERMASTER: David H. Soucie, M-12880A, 4243 McCorvey Road, Deland, FL., 32724 Tel: (386) 734-6412, E-mail: davidhsoucie@wildblue.net SFA CHAPTER XXI Judith (Judy) A. Drewry, 6619 W Saint Ann Lane, Dunnellon, FL 34433 Tel: (352) 795-4248, E-mail: raynjudydrewry@embarqmail.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
HAPPY NEW YEAR We sincerely wish everyone has a very Happy New Year. One that is prosperous and healthy. We had an exceptionally good meeting in December at the Jacaranda Hotel in Avon Park, hosted by Ralph Bailey, Phil & Joette Devon. Thanks go out Ralph Bailey and Phil & Joette Devon. They paid for all of the food items that the Jacaranda catered and all the drinks. Thank you for your generosity. Nick Panarella, from SFA National, was there to swear in your new slate of officers for the next two years. Richard Whitman, President. Robert Schflake, Vice President. George (Speedy) Gaspard, Secretary. Tom Tomlin, Treasurer. Susie Gaspard, Assistant Secretary. Phil Devon, Assistant Treasurer. David Soucie remains as Quartermaster. Judy Drewry remains as Newletter Editor. Frank Fowler remains as WebMaster. Speaking of which, make sure you check out the Web page. A lot of new pictures and info have been added. Frank has done a fabulous job. We had a very nice and large group attend the meeting. By my count we had 68 in attendance. Brian & Natalie Vines, John & Anna Fryer, John & Celia Ferreira, Ralph Bailey, Sharon Hoagland & Dan Young, Rob Johansen, John & Sharon Haralson, Ed Britt, Don & Judy Price, Jack & Mariette Carey, Speedy & Susie Gaspard, Mike & Mary Anne Stover, Rod & Karen Burns with guest Toy Tucker, Al & Pattie Farnum, Bob & Maryanne Cherry, John Foley, Don & Diane Augustine, Al & Toni Boman, Tom & Ann Tomlin, JD & Shirley Bath, Bob & Karen Daniels, Frank Fowler, Ray & Judy Drewry, RL & CJ Johnson and two guests, Ken & Angie with daughter Daniella, Richard & Sheila Whitman, Phil & Joette Devon, Russ Cummings, Dave & Sue Soucie with daughter Barbara, Ken Gardner, Bob & Bettye Wirt, Bob Schflake & Kathy O Such, Guests Nick Panarella, Art Walker & Lynn Steele (chapter 88). Hope I didn t miss anyone. Upcoming Events March, 2016 : 5th SFGA Flash Ceremony at Fort Campbell. The group is reverting back to the Vietnam era flash. April 1-3, 2016: The next meeting will be held at the newly revamped Best Western in Crystal River hosted by Sharon Hoagland and Dan Young. Meals for this meeting might be subsidized. Will let you know. Dan is arranging a fishing trip. Details forth coming. June 2016: SFA Convention in June at Jacksonville, FL. Let s have a big turnout from Chapter XXI. Fall 2016: Chapter XXI meeting in Cocoa Beach, hosted by Bob Schlake & Kathy O'Such. Next Christmas meeting either in Lakeland or Avon Park. The sad news I have to report is the passing of Mona Civitella this past October and the passing of Dorothy Price who passed away on Christmas Day 2015. A few of us made it to the memorial service held on her behalf by her family. Richard Whitman
Chapter XXI December 2015 Meeting Jacaranda Hotel Avon Park, FL Swearing In Ceremony Shirley Steele, receiving a SF Memorial plaque in memory of her husband, Jimmy Steele. Frank Fowler, webmaster, receiving plaque for all his hard work on the web site.
DONATIONS TO CHAPTER: from Tom Tomlin 1. Augustin, Don: 2. Britt, Ed: 3. Gaspard, 'Speedy': 4. Hoagland, Sharon: 5. Johansen, Bob 6. Salzman, Carol I.M.O. Bob Salzman: 7. Steele, Shirley: 8. Walker, C.: $100.00 $ 30.00 $100.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $170.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00. I received an update from Paul Darcy along with a donation of $200.00 I.M.O. Joan Darcy (his Mother). Paul also stated they hoped to be back in their house by Christmas (house burned early last year). I did not receive any further info concerning whether or not they got back into the house. HEALTH AND WELFARE Stan and Chris Karlow are still holding on in San Antonio, TX. Stan is working hard to overcome the loss of use of his right arm and leg. Says he is now doing some things that were difficult with both sides working. They wish all the Chapter members a Very Happy New Year. Due to the Holidays and our restricted schedule I was not able to contact any others. I have an item I overlooked for the last newsletter. This is from Jerry Feeney. Jerry represented Chapter 21 and the SFA at the Diocese of Venice celebration at the National Cemetery in Sarasota. He was the only Green Beret there. ******************************************************************************* Annual Dues Members: If you have not paid your 2016 dues, you are now in the grace period. Dues must be in to Tom Tomlin NLT 20 Jan to insure they reach SFA National in time. If they are later you will be delinquent and dropped from the rolls.
April 1-3, 2016 BEST WESTERN Crystal River Resort 614 NW US Highway 19, Crystal River, FL, 34428-3952 Newly remodeled, with a wonderful new banquet room, and lots more room!. We have 25 rooms at $89. Dead line for reservation is March 15th, 2016. Phone #352-795-3171, make sure to identify as SF, to get the special rate. Mr. William Bunch will cater with his Southern Style Cook out: his famous fried chicken, also BBQ ribs and all the fixings to go with it. There are other activities being planned. More details to follow. DON'T FORGET TO BRING A WRAPPED PRESENT FOR OUR FUND RAISER
QUARTERMASTER S CORNER WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR SALE IN OUR INVENTORY: WALL PLAQUES SF Crest - $66.00 Three Tier SF Patch - $42.00 Two Tier SF Patch - $35.00 CAR MAGNETS - $7.00 PATCHES: CHAPTER XXI - $7.00 WETSU - $7.00 APPLIQUE: BERET w/ DAGGER - $5.00 CHAPTER XXI COIN - $15.00 USA FLAG - $10.00 REGIMENTAL FLAG - $35.00 WINDSHIELD SUN SHADE - $14.00 only 1 left LICENSE PLATE FRAMES - $15.00 - $7.00 RESCUE KNIVES ARE BACK IN LIMITED SUPPLYONLY 30 LEFT $15.00 EACH SFA PINS: GOLD OR SILVER - $6.00 SFA LIFE MEMBER - $8.50 TIE TAC - $6.00 BOOKS: HE DIDN T SAY GOODBYE - $20.00 STRANGER BROTHER - $20.00 WAR STORIES OF THE GREEN BERET - $15.00 FIGHTING TODAYS WAR - $15.00 DECALS: SF PATCH - $2.50 CROSSED ARROWS - $2.50 II CORP MF DECALS - $3.00 SM SF STRIP - $3.00 CREST W/BERET & DAGGER - $3.00 SUPPORT SF - $3.00 NOT ALL HEROS WEAR TIGHTS AND CAPE - $3.00 SF SPECIAL BREED - $3.50 LARGE SF STRIP - $4.00 POCKET INSERT WITH SFA FLASH AND 2 LINES TEXT FOR NAME AND CHAPTER - $25.00 1750 ROGERS RANGERS BRASS COMPASS - $22.00 SF PATCH EYEGLASS CLEANING CLOTH - $5.00