Minutes
NOV 7, 2018
The meeting was called to order at
6:45PM at King Umberto’s Restaurant, in Elmont, NY by our Chairman,
Bill Vorlicek. The pledge to the flag was led by Vice Chair, Fred
Schlagel. The invocation was offered by Bob Anderson.
Bill introduced Jason Proser,
Representative, Health Benefits and Consultant who came to explain
and help, us
Understand the change over from Tricare
Retiree Dental to FedBen that we all will come under as of 11/12
since Tricare
Retiree Dental ends on 12/31/18, but we
all must opt in on one of the Dental plans or a new Vision plan plus
pick
A new Dental plan by Dec 12th.
Jason was able to answer most all questions asked but offered to
answer more if
Anyone called or e-mailed him in the
future. He was invited and joined us for dinner.
A
motion to accept Secretary’s minutes of the last meeting as
published, was made and seconded. Treasurers report filed by Hank
Zalak was accepted by a motion made by Lou Milgram, seconded by Jim
Whalen.
Sunshine
report offered by Bill Vorlicek Since the Sunshine Chairman was out
of town. White passed away and we were able to assist the family with
help from several members and their knowledge and talents and their
ability to make things happen- The family was very thankful for the
assistance. John
Cope’s
wife reported that John is not doing well. He is in stage 4 of
Alzheimer’s and his health is deteriorating. He will be entering a
Hospice tomorrow.
A
discussion about DD 214’s and NGB 23’s got a big group involved
since many members
Don’t
have these documents or never received them. They seem to be very
important when a death occurs. Bill indicated he will make this a
special project for 2019.
Joe
DelDuca spoke about Tunnel to Towers and how much BG Pat Alesia has
done for the project
And
presented Pat with a copy of an art work done by Scott LoBaido for
Tunnel to Towers project.
Pat
then updated the group on Association business and activities. And
the Annual Luncheon in
New
Rochelle on Saturday – November 17th
at Noon. (Wykigyll Golf Club)
The
Secretary and Treasurer of the Association ran un opposed in the
election, therefore the
Secretary
will make the announcement that they were elected by acclamation at
the Annual
Meeting.
Lou
Milgram made an urgent appeal for the 69th
Regimental Trust, indicating that the Trust
Had
run out of funds and any donations would be appreciated.
A
reminder about the wreath laying at the 42d Div WWI Memorial will
take place on Friday,
November
9th at 12 NOON.
Pat
Alesia conducted our Annual Fallen Comrade Ceremony
The
wishing well was drawn and Coffee and cake were served, Bob Anderson
offered the Benediction and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM.
NEXT
MEETING MAR 20, 2019- at Umbertos
Respectfully
Submitted,
Bob
Anderson, Secretary .
John
Cope - c/o Mrs. Roberta Cope,9 Whaleback Lane,
Fredericksburg,VA
22406
Email
– rjcope812@gmail.com
540
368 3042- 540 220 2436
Nick
Rinaldo 917 596 1538 (let ring)