Christmas Dinner/Dance was held at:
Dimitri's Restaurant
The Christmas Dinner was a great time for all, we had a great showing as 103 attended! The first 30 couples entering got handmade Christmas ornaments. RADM Smith started off the evening with a few words then it was on to dinner.
Over the course of the evening there were several raffles taking place. A raffle of several nautical prints from the old Akron NOSC raffled off, with the proceeds going to the Chief Petty Officer’s Scholarship fund. A total of $100 will be donated to that fund. Two bricks from the closed Cleveland NOSC were raffled off in spirited fashion (winners were LNC Brown & CAPT Spath). Much more fun was had. People got up and danced, socialized and had a rollicking good time. Great to see everyone.
There was a share the wealth raffle and winners were: Rob Erb for $42 who donated it back to the CPOA; Tod Swisher for $42 (new member); Patty Warnick for $63; Ron Carpenter for $63; Bob Hooven the big winner of the evening for $105.
Progressive raffle starts back this month and it’s $40.00, since Rob Erb wasn’t present in November! Legal Beagle is back this month, too, so get those thinking caps on.
Seems we have been remiss in our duties. A belated “Welcome Aboard!” to our newest Members over the last several months: ETCM(SS) Al Albergotti, LNC Monica Brown, OSC(SW) William Driver, HMC Weley Fellure, BMC Daniel Greene, ITC William Lane, FCCS(SW) Carl Munk, FCC(SW) Todd Swisher & HMC Charlotte Ward. Also a belated “Welcome Aboard!” to our newest Associate Members over the last several months: RADM Smith, CAPT Dillon, CAPT Burgund, & John Kickham.
Remember, your dues must be paid up and you must be present to win the progressive raffle.
Thanks to all who could attend. Your presence made it a success. It's always great to get together!
November:
Birthdays: CPOs: HTC Frank Carr; LSC Catherine Owen; MMC Robert Wolfe
Spouses: Cheryl Swisher
Wedding Anniversaries: Ron & Joanie Carpenter; CAPT Rick & Doris Dillon
CPOA sends warm thoughts and prayers to the following members or spouses as they recover from illness/sickness/surgeries: Frank Carr, Linda Gracie (Carr), Jeff Owen, Frank Sabo, Conrad Syroney, Mrs. JoAnne McCarthy,
Ray Clossin, Beth Murphy, Beverly Berry.
Rules are the same as they always have been:
1) First person with the most correct answers wins.
2) Duplicate prizes will not be awarded because there are none!
Decisions and answers of the Legal Beagle are final, since I do all the research.
January's Questions:
(get ready for general election year?):
1. What was the first war in which men served in the Navy and later went on to become President?
2. What was an electuary in the late 18th century?
3. How many men who later became President served in a branch of the U.S. military, including those who have served honorably as volunteers, in the reserve or state militia?
4. What was so controversial about the 1824 presidential election?
5. We have a pretty good idea of which President held the held the highest military rank (George Washington was General of the Armies of the United States and Dwight Eisenhower was General of the Army), but who held the lowest?
LAST MONTH'S QUESTIONS
December:
No questions last month.
Naval History in December:
1783 - Hostilities cease between Great Britain and the United States (end of War of Independence aka Revolutionary War)
1865 - In the largest amphibious operation of war, Union forces capture Ft. Fisher, Wilmington, NC by joint amphibious force
1911 - First aircraft landing on board a ship, USS PENNSYLVANIA
1944 - American amphibious landing on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
1954 - Launching of USS NAUTILUS, first nuclear submarine, at Groton, CT
1968 - USS Pueblo seized by North Korean forces in Sea of Japan
1973 - Paris Peace Accords signed, ending U.S. participation in the Vietnam War
1991 - Operation Desert Storm, liberation of Kuwait from Iraq, begins
General Information
Remember DOD policy on elections
NAVADMIN 382/11 reiterates the Department of Defense policy on elections, uniforms, participation, etc. For those of you who may be very politically active, remember that a military uniform is NOT to be worn when supporting a candidate (only exceptions are those official color guards at events such as the convention openings); do not wear your uniform for your official campaign photos; you may refer to your membership in the Reserve (if still active) or as a retired service member the same way you would on any resume; for more, please read the message available on the NPS website under references/messages. If you have specific questions, there is a contact person listed, or you can call me and I’ll get the word from JAG for you.
Change to E 8/9 Selection Board message
NAVADMIN 387/11 of 19 December 2011 cancels NAVADMIN of 20 September 11. The guidance in it super cedes that of the earlier message. Due date for communication to the board for reserve E8 and 9 is 10 Feb 2012, for active E9 - 9 Mar and active E8 - 30 Mar. Good luck to all those hoping for selection!
VA Adds Ships to Agent Orange List
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) announced in September that it has expanded its list of ships that served in areas of Vietnam that now qualify for disability compensation due to Agent Orange herbicide exposure. The list is available at www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange, or call the Special Issues Helpline at 1-800-749-8387 and press 3. If you served on any of these ships between 9 Jan 1962 and 7 May 1975, you may want to check it out.
OHIO BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Your driver’s license can now show that you are/were a member of the military. An “Armed Forces” stamp on license or state ID provides veterans recognition, especially useful at stores that give discounts to military and require a photo ID. Some retailers are confused over active duty/reserve/retired cards, but having the status stamped on your Ohio driver’s license can clear up any confusion. Next time you renew your license, take in your military ID or DD-214 or DD-215, leave and earnings statement or copy of current orders. (Bob Pallat just did his this month and it was very easy, no charge, at the BMV).
AFTER THE FUNERAL
Here’s a checklist provided by DFAS, courtesy of Jerry Murphy, for us. He also adds some info from a retired Navy captain regarding other places to notify and things to do.
1. Social Security (800) 772-1213
2. DFAS (800) 269-5170, fax (800) 469-6559 for copy of death certificate
3. DEERS (800) 538-9552
4. if receiving disability or dependency indemnity compensation, Dept. of Veteran Affairs (800) 827-1000
5. Serviceman’s Group Life (SGLI) or VGLI, and any other life insurance companies the decedent used.
6. All financial institutions and stock brokers.
7. Voting registrar to remove name from voter registry.
8. Title to personal and real property.
9. Motor vehicles for name of owner to be changed.
10. Former employers in case of any death benefits or insurance, annuities through them.
11. Fraternal organizations or alumni associations of which decedent was a member.
12. Church, synagogue or other religious organization.
SHIP’S STORE
Your Ship’s Store has a couple of new items (these items will soon be available for viewing on the CPOA web site). Now available are Khaki colored golf shirts & CPO bottle openers. Men’s & ladies shirts are available. Sizes Med – XXL. Shirts are $27 each. Bottle openers are $7(E7), $8(E8), $9(E9) each.
CPOA ball Caps are $10.
Keep Your Records Current
In order to receive your pay and other benefits on time every time, it's important to review your retired pay account information regularly to ensure it is current. Read more: http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/records.html
Direct Deposit: better service, better security
The most efficient, timely and secure way to receive your pay is by direct deposit. Read about the benefits and find out how to enroll. Read more: http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/directdeposit.html
myPay Puts You in Control
Whether it's changing your bank account information or adjusting your federal tax withholding, you can manage your account online using myPay! Read more: http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/mypay.html
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
Anyone wishing information on the local FRA chapter or wishing to join, contact GMC Ed Blind.
DD-214
For those who were previously on active duty or mobilized there is a new online service to allow you to get a copy of your DD-214. Also if you are the next of kin of a deceased service member you can use this link to get a copy of the deceased member's DD-214. vetrecs.archives.gov
UNIFORM PIECES/PARTS
Looking for uniform pieces/parts? Try usmedals.com
NAVY MANUALS AND DOCUMENTS ONLINE
Looking for older navy training manuals? Check out hnsa.org
Reservations need to be in NLT: 23 JANUARY 2012.
Make CHECKS payable to: CPO ASSOCIATIONSEND RESERVATIONS TO:
LSC Catherine Owen
2046 Pearl Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
Family Style Dinner:
$20.00
MENU
Chicken Soup, Salad
Wienerschnitzel
Roast Pork
Sausage w/sauerkraut
Rigatoni, Vegetables
Coffee/Tea,
Strudel or Cheese Cake
Cash Bar
Please reserve ____ dinner(s) for $_______.
50/50 Raffle Tickets at $1.00 each (6 for $5.00)[ ___ ] = _______
