Volume 2001, Issue 4

First let me introduce myself, I’m SMSgt Jim Cody from the 6^th Operations Support Squadron and the new president of the Jerry Waterman Chapter. I’m extremely pleased to be assuming this role and look forward to the coming year. The new executive council is energized and ready to increase our chapter’s membership with some special attention on the enlisted side of the house. AFA has dedicated this year to the enlisted force and we will do our best to support this effort. The Aerospace Education Foundation is another area that the council will focus efforts. The council would like to expand our network and activities to educate our youth and community. Fundraising and speaking engagements will be at the top of our list.

I would also like to take this opportunity to somewhat publicly thank our past officers for their hard work and dedication in keeping the chapter moving forward. Additionally, I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize some steadfast chapter/AFA members that have carried the flag in the somewhat bumpy transition to this year’s coucil; Col (RET) Ray Straton, Col (RET) Ron Hoelzer, Joe Lampariello, Dick Arens, and Bob Cutler. These folks are true patriots and deserve our thanks.

President

SMSGT Jim Cody, 6th Operational Support Squadron

813-828-2120

Vice-President

LtCol Eden Murrie

Commander, 310th AS/CC

813-828-4727

Treasurer

MSgt Erma Whitaker, USSOCOM/Controller

Secretary

MSgt Jay Strong

6 MDG

813-828-1096

VP-Community Partners

Charlie Ohlinger

Colonel, USAF (Ret.)

813-229-1775

VP-Membership

LtCol Richard McClain

6 Operations Group Deputy Commander

813-828-9612

VP-Leadership

Joe Lampariello,

Major, USAF (Ret.)

VP-Aerospace Education

Ron Hoelzer

Colonel, USAF (ret.)

813-887-1940

VP-Veteran Affairs

Carl Nissen

813-634-1055

Can46180@aol.com

VP-Communications

Capt Sean Murphy

6 MDSS

813-828-5219

VP-Awards

SMSgt Maybelline

Coleman

6 CS

813-828-2476

Historian

(vacant)

Golf Tournament Chairman

Dick Arens

813-828-7358

President Emeritus

Nordie Norwood

MajGen, USAF (Ret.)

813-677-5703

CHAPTER MEETINGS

2001

Mar 15 Combined Luncheon Meeting

Jun 26 General Holland Luncheon Meeting

Jul 12 Luncheon Meeting

Dec 19 Brig. Gen Hodges Luncheon /Introduction of 2001-2002 Officers

Executive Council Meetings

10 Jan 14 February 15 March

11 Apr 9 May 26 Jun

12 Jul 8 Aug 12 Sep

10 Oct 7 Nov 12 Dec

All members may attend—1130 at MacDill O’Club

NEW MEMBERS WANTED

Do you need a membership application?

Call Membership VP Lt Col Richard McClain, 813-828-9612

Community Partners are local businesses who have joined with us in our mission to keep our Air Force strong. If you would like to become a Community Partner or know a business that would, call Community Vice-President Charlie Ohlinger at 813-289-9200 for an application.

MacDill Federal Credit Union

Norwood & Associates, Inc.

Woodroffe Corporation Architects
Mathews Construction
Welsh Clinic of Chiropractic, P.A.
The Wilson Company
Lockheed Martin Corp

ARINC

Support Our Community

Partners

19 December—AFA Luncheon

Guest speaker:

Brigadier General William Hodges Commander, 6th Air Mobility Wing

Brig. Gen. Hodges is Commander, 6th Air Mobility Wing, and installation commander, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. He commands nearly 3,000 authorized wing personnel. The general enlisted in the Air Force in 1965 and was commissioned lieutenant in 1973 after receiving distinguished graduate honors from Officer Training School.

The luncheon will be held in the Eagle’s Nest of the Officers Club.

- Fellowship -11:30 am, Lunch-12:00 noon.

- Cost: $1.00 We encourage regular and potential members of the Air Force Association to come out for this affair.

For reservations, please call SMSgt James Cody at 828-2120, Joe Lampariello at 727-570-9277 or MSgt Jay Strong at 828-1096 before 18 Sep.

Seating capacity is limited to 75, so don't delay calling.

Aerospace Education Foundation Supports Many Educational Programs in Tampa Area

The Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) supports many worthwhile programs in the Tampa Bay area for scholarships, student grants and education. The AEF is a 50l (c)(3) nonprofit education foundation. All of your contributions are tax deductible.

The Jerry Waterman Chapter 3l6 has contributed over $l00,000 in the last ten years. Among the Chapter 3l6 education programs are scholarships for Stewart Middle School, Visions of Exploration scholarships, support of local AFROTC and AFJROTC units, and scholarships to students at Hillsborough Community College.

AEF supports and develops programs in three main areas:

· Enhancing aerospace & technical education

· By assisting students and educators

· Informing the American public about aerospace issues so that they can make informed decisions regarding investment in the nation's future.

Colonel Ron Hoelzer, USAF (Retired), currently heads the Jerry Waterman Aerospace Education Foundation. To raise money for the Jerry Waterman AEF, Chapter 3l6 will sponsor a Golf Tournament in February and support a booth at the 2002 Air Fest. If you would like to know more about the AEF or contribute to it, please contact Colonel Hoelzer.

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Jointly-hosted by the Jerry Waterman, AFA and Suncoast Flight of the Order of Daedalians.

All Proceeds will be split between our Chapters and will go to each respective education funds.

SHOTGUN START—1200, 8 Feb 2001

Bay Palms Golf Course

MacDill AFB

AWARDS,PRIZES, BBQ, AND MORE!

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