KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION

SUNCOAST CHAPTER 14P.O. BOX 382

BAY PINES, FL 33744-0382

President Joe Slatton 727-345-4845First Vice Everett De Witt 727-573-8594Second Vice Conrad Gifford 727-733-1263Secretary Joan Arcand 727-392-5648Treasurer David Smith 727-541-2281Past Pres. C. Dadswell 727-522-6496

APPOINTED OfficersChaplainSgt-At-Arms Rudy Wallace 727-381-3013 Webmaster TBD 727-954-4199JAG Peter Torino 917-971-2806Newsletter R. Arcand 727-392-5648Honor Guard Joan. Arcand 727-392-5648Service Officer - Grant Raulerson 727-433-5795

APRIL 2013

EXECUTIVE BOARDJoe Slatton Everett De Witt Conrad Gifford Joan Arcand David Smith Clarence Dadswell Joe Sheehan Peter Torino Richard Arcand

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTHello again, do you realize that one

quarter of 2013 has passed us up!! So far, I believe we have a good start in the right direction. We are having good meetings, good fellowship, good cooperation among the officers. I am very satisfied with everythings so far! Thank you one and all!! There are many gooD things coming in the future.

Our Executive Board meeting was just over and everything was set for for the annual dinner. Hope you all enjoyed it. Lots of things were discussed and everything went smoothly.

I would like to find out if there is any interest in a group visiting the Military Museum. Dave has inquired about a group rate. We need at least ten members to get the group rate. Think about it and I will bring it up at the next general meeting.

Joe Slatton, President

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY

March 18 at 7:00 p.m.

DINNER DANCE- Teens have proms, colleges have 'Spring break' and we have a quiet dinner and maybe a dance or two. See the photos on the back pages

KWVA T-Shirts T-Shirts in Lt Blue with white

lettering are being ordered [other colors are available: Sizes S,M, L, XL $16.14

2XL, 3XL $19.464XL, 5XL $19.84

Shirts imprinted with 'KWVA Chapter 14 and your name-all embroidered.. Please send name, address, and phone number plus a check in the proper amount - and the name to be imprinted. To:Joe Slatton2696 56th Way NSt. Petersburg, FL 33710

BOOSTERS 2013Richard/Joan Arcand Bill BallJohn Bishop Ross Bishop Charles Bishop Dennis Bolger George & Ann Carter Tom ColemanJames Crossley Henry Danilowski James Day James Dengel Ray Dennis Al DistefanoEverett DeWitt Joseph Drost Conrad Gifford John Gluck Leonard Godmaire Carl Hall Gardner Harshman Gretchen Hill Earl Jacob Clarence Jennings Frank Kavanah James KronaugeJoe LaPalm Helen & John Leahy Paul Lisun Bob Melcher Robert Mueller Patrick McDonald Connie & Frank Oddo Richard Pecha Edward Pinkham Leon Provost Grant Raulerson Raul ReyesRichard Roderick Tom Rowley Barbara & Denis Ruley Bob St. Clair Charles Scott Joe/Jean Sheehan Gerald Silvester Joe Slatton Dave Smith Florian Sobotka Leon Splawn Tom Sunseri Ted Sutherland Allen Ulmer Bob Tabor Peter Torino John Van Der Linden Joseph Yero

If you think your name should be here and it is not-Call Dave Smith.

MEMBERSHIPCHAPTER 87 members , including:P.O.W. 3 Nursing Home 2Gold Star Wife 1 Honorary 3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO APRIL BABIES

*H. Bergendahl, 30 B. Christy, 26C. Dadswell, 5 Bob St. Amour, 30J. Gluck, 3 N. Lysy, 27R. Melcher , 12 F. Oddo, 7 *Resigned

REPORTS FROM THE MARCH MEETINGF inance Dave Smith, Treasurer Cash on Hand Checking Acct $3633.19 Savings $ 2610.91 CDs $12319.20

TOTAL $18759.50 Less Reserve Funds 2500.00

BALANCE $ 16259.50 Honor Guard Joan Arcand, named Honor Guard Captain by the President.March Activity: Three Funerals

54 Vol. HoursExp. $ 148.49

Inc. $ 435.00Quartermaster

We are still arranging for a regular Quartermaster. In the meantime, contact Joe Slatton or Joan Arcand. SICK CALL Gerald Silvester If you know of anyone-please call Joan Arcand 727-392-5648 WHERE ARE THEY? Denis and Barb Ruley returned in time for the Dinner Dance. [Yes, Dennis got to sing at least one song] Nancy and Paul Lisun will be vacationing on St. George's Island, Florida (Appalachicola Bay) for month with their children. Gardner and Moonyeen Harshman willbe returning to North Carolina in the next month (or so ) for the summer.Connie and Frank Oddo are back to the Bay Pines area for the rest of the winter. Annual Picnic September __21_?__

Mark your calender. Everett DeWitt and Conrad Gifford are in the early planning stages. Look for good food, raffles, white elephant table- Save your cast-offs and clean out the garage.

WHO CAN YOU CALL?If you get stuck for an answer, I

suggest you call: Meeting Dates, Times J. Slatton Memorial Information J. Sheehan Membership/Change of Address

J. Arcand Annual Dues and Booster D. Smith ROTC – Boy Scout Program E. DeWitt Honor Guard Program J. Arcand Color Guard J. Slatton Newsletter R. ArcandREPORT on the DINNER DANCE!!!

The Annual Dinner Dance was held on Saturday night (6 April) at the Wine Cellar. A total of fifty-two people signed up to come (and 3 called in sick).

As usual, the Wine Cellar setup was perfect and the meals and dessert were rated the 'best ever'. Everyone enjoyed the -monthly presentation [to Carol Rafferty] for dedication and devotion to the Chapter and its programs.

Dan Clark, CPL, USMC, Ret. was our guest speaker. He praised the Korean veterans for their positive thinking, perseverance, determination and heroic actions that changed the nature of battlefield operations today. The innovations of AID stations, M.A.S.H. Units and helicopter rescue and extraction saved lives and continues to be standard practice today. Mr. Clark spoke from practical experience inasmuch as he was awarded seven(7) purple heart medals before retiring from the Marine Corps.

John Miller's music was an added dimension to the dinner with “our kind” of music - soft and danceable

From the comments received, therewere plenty of kudos for Dave and Kathleen's behind the scenes work; the beautiful orchids;great comradeship; lots of chatter and another dinner dance well done.

Memorial Day- Our annual Memorial Day program will be held at the Korean War Memorial -Freedom Lake Park at 10:00 A.M.On May 27, 2013.

DAY TO DAY STUFF

Speakers (For future meetings)We are hoping to get speakers for

the regular meetings onFire Safety in the homeCatastrophic Injuries and the courtsWhat your wife needs to know?

VolunteersThere is an urgent need for shuttle

service drivers to volunteer 4 hours/ week

PINELLAS IN THE PARKPinellas in the Park was a great

success. Dave Smith signed up three new Korean War Veterans

Bob Neeley, USA, and USMC 3rd Div

August Holderried USA24th Div

Ludson W. Travis, USAF

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