The release was sent to all our media contacts including MOAA headquarters.
Alan
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Alan Forrester, CPA, P.E.
Military Officers Association Enjoys a Presentation by Sarasota’s Mayor Via Zoom Video July 23, 2020
Website Report
Our website sarasotamoaa.com is working well. Please let us know if you see something that should be corrected. Email corrections to sarasotamoaa@gmail.com
Len Friedlander, Ron Wozniak, and Craig Hullinger can update the website. We are still not too confident - It is not PFC or old Colonel friendly. There will be times when we need to get the consultant to correct some complex things.
We have all of our links working on the website. They can be found under Follow Our links. We still need input for history and military stories. You don't have to write a treatise, just a few paragraphs will help.
The website has symbols at the top right of the site that takes you to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. If you use those systems please follow and post. The idea here is to get peer to peer communication among our members. Our website and blogs are top down communications, which is good, but it would be better if our members start connecting with other members and us directly.
After we post some item on one of the blogs we repost that info to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest.
24 July 2020 Yahoo North Jetty Park 1000 S. Casey Road, Nokomis
I wanted to pass on that the address takes you to the correct parking lot. As soon as you turn off S Casey Road into the lot drive straight back to the right corner of the lot towards the Gulf. There is a short walkway to the beach.
It
is about 300 feet from the end of the walkway to the waters edge. I
also attached a photo of my red Jeep parked by the walkway to the
beach.
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Google Map Directions - Put in Your Own Address
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Ronald S. Wozniak
LtCol USMCR, Retired
Immediate Past President, MOAS
Veterans Affairs Chairman
Support Our Troops Chairman
YAHOO Co-coordinator
Cell: 941-779-5448
LtCol USMCR, Retired
Immediate Past President, MOAS
Veterans Affairs Chairman
Support Our Troops Chairman
YAHOO Co-coordinator
Cell: 941-779-5448
MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT
26TH MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
http://www.marines.mil/News/
The article was just posted on the USMC website.
S/F
Ron "Woz" Wozniak
August 2020 Support Our Troops
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| Troops Who Received Sarasota MOAA Care Packages |
We no longer have any of the USPS large Priority Mailboxes, but we do have 30 medium boxes. If you want to get a SOT box out to one of the three Task Forces (TF) in Afghanistan it would be easier for you to get a box or two from your local PO and use the current addresses we have for the three Task Forces. Address are in the new MOAS website and below.
If you contact me in advance and are attending a MOAS luncheon, function, Meet & Greet, etc. I will bring the necessary MOAS SOT info letter and boxes for you to fill and send out to the Troops. Tell me if you want our usual large SOT box flat rate ($19.60) or a medium one ($15.05). Remember there are no weight restrictions on either box.
ALERT: You may not ship hand sanitizer or flammable sanitizing wipes overseas.
Ron Wozniak
SOT Chairman
CSM Johnson
TF FALCON
BAF, AFGHANISTAN
APO AE 09354
CSM Lopez
TF PHOENIX
BAF, AFGHANISTAN
APO AE 09354
CSM BAGG
TF DRAGON
KAF, AFGHANISTAN
APO AE 09355
MACDILL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 2:36 PM
To: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ DDL CENTCOM ALL
Subject: MACDILL AFB NOTICE: INCREASED BASE ACCESS GATE AVAILABILITY EFFECTIVE MONDAY 13 JULY
MACDILL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: MacDill AFB Installation Gate Hours
DATES: Effective Monday, July 13, 2020
DATES: Effective Monday, July 13, 2020
SUMMARY: MacDill AFB will increase accessibility to the installation effective Monday, July 13, 2020. The base remains in HPCON Charlie as we increase mission capabilities.
The following gate hours will begin starting Monday:
Dale Mabry Gate: 24/7
Bayshore Gate: Mon-Fri, 0600-0900 (Inbound/Outbound);
1500-1700 (Outbound ONLY)
MacDill Gate: CLOSED
Tanker Way Gate: Mon-Fri, 0600-1400 for commercial vehicles only
The Visitor's Center: Mon-Fri, 0600-1400, for visitors requiring access to the installation,
Remain vigilant in health and safety practices, continue to practice social distancing and use appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. face masks) when needed. Be safe!
Jayne Blair Rest In Peace
JAYNE BLAIR DIED ON
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| Jayne at her 105th Birthday |
30 JUNE. SHE WAS 106 YEARS YOUNG. SHE AND I DID P.R. FOR MOAS MANY YEARS AGO AND OTHER PROJECTS. DO
I AM NOT SURE IF SHE WAS OUR OLDEST MEMBER EVER OR NOT. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE. TAKE CARE. YOURS IN THE SPIRIT OF MOAS NOT REMEMBER THEM ALL.
MY DEAR FRIEND SINCE 1986 AND A MEMBER OF MOAS.
BARBARA HAMILTON
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Thank you for letting us know about Jayne. Christa and I missed seeing an announcement of her passing. She definitely had a way about her when she came to our luncheons. (Was it a red Mazda Miata she drove?) I am certain she will be missed.
Naturally I will ensure that she is remembered in the TAPS section of our next Breeze issue.
Stay safe and take care of yourself
Len Friedlander
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Barbara,
We are so sorry to here about the passing of your friend and MOAS Member Jayne Blair.
Hope she passed peacefully and was in good health to the end.
Sincerely,
Woz & Linda
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Barbara,
We loved it that she drove her red sports car to our MOAS Luncheons. Quite a lady.
Beth and Craig Hullinger
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Yes, that’s right! Long time Sarasota resident, Jayne Blair, born in 1913, turned 105 years young on December 11th, 2018.
We wanted to follow up with Jayne since doing an article on her a few years back and she was once again more than pleased to grant us an interview. This time around we are hoping to learn where she keeps her very own secret Fountain of Youth. The following are some generalities she lives by and of course certain habits she has developed over the years. Some of these might surprise you and some are ones we all hope to incorporate in our daily routine so we might live healthier and happier, no matter how long we hope to live.
Jayne has always been active and remains occupied with some of her favorites even today. She was an accomplished swimmer, ice and roller skater, even studying ballet and piano from an early age. Charity work has always been important to Jayne because she said, “it was easy too do good work when you were helping people.” She still swims on occasion, has taken up Mahjong and continues her love of languages by studying Spanish.
Surprisingly enough technology doesn’t scare Jayne, she actually embraces it. She was pleased to report that in fact she can operate an IPhone, IPad and write and answer emails. Jayne makes a point of saying, “you just have to adjust to new things.” She works hard to keep an open mind and “always be ready to try anything.”
Staying busy seems to be Jayne’s mantra and her dog, Dilly, helps her do just that. She discourages herself from sitting too long and pushes herself to “just get up and walk!”
Traveling too has always been an enjoyable hobby of Jayne’s, the Egyptian pyramids her most memorable. She comments though that, “going 1st Class is the best way to travel because it gives you more of what you want to experience.”
Jayne feels she has been blessed with “good genes” on both sides. Her maternal and paternal Aunts lived to 95 and 96 years of age respectively. There are still some daily habits she follows strictly, for example not deviating from her daily schedule. She eats three meals a day without varying her routine regardless of whether she is hungry or not. The meals are always balanced with protein, veggies, carbs and fruit, but never the same protein 2 days in a row. She’s careful with her sweets, but does enjoy a glass of wine, “and maybe a half glass more,” now and again.
Her sleep schedule is however not as regular. She averages six hours a night, but not all at once, reading books of interest when she wakes. Water has never been her “go to” beverage and I find that contradictory to what most health columnists recommend, but it obviously seems to work for her. Appearances do matter to Jayne and her mother taught her at an early age that even if you “take the trash can out, dress up!”
In closing it’s paramount to stress just how important “mind set” is to Jayne. It’s her outlook on life and its valuable lessons she lives by that bring her real joy. Here are just a few, “If you fall down then get yourself up, always look forward and not behind (don’t dwell on mistakes), always try and find something you like about everyone”, and “do what you can, the best way you can, and you won’t be disappointed.”
She reminds us to look on the bright side because a “happy person lives longer!” Though life has dealt Jayne some real challenges and some obstacles over the years she credits her happy, positive outlook by reminding herself just how grateful she is for all that she has, mostly the special people in her life. She’s very fortunate to have loving caregivers who treat her just like family and visa versa.
Her closing advice is something for us all to live by, “just be kind and gentle,” and like Jayne, have a smile and friendly word for everyone you meet. Here’s to you Jayne Blair, the lessons you’ve taught us, and to many more birthdays to come!
http://siestasand.net/happy-105th-birthday-to-the-amazing-jayne-blair/
Write Your Story - Don't Let It Be Forgotten
Military Stories
We are collecting stories by and about military personnel. The stories will be posted on:www.militarystories.us
and
moaastories.blogspot.com
If you would like to have your story published email your story to Craig Hullinger at:
sarasotamoaa@gmail.com
Your story can be long or short. The story can cover an interesting event or your entire life. You can write about yourself or a friend or relative that you would like to honor.
Pictures are worth a thousand words. You can write the story for a relative, friend, or ancestor. You can add to your story. We look forward to publishing your story on the blog.
Take a look at the stories to see what people have already written. There is a link on our MOAA blog to the stories:
sarasotamoaa.us Look for our MOAA Emblem.
Thank you for your stories.
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Happy 4th of July
4th of July - Independence Day
Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.
Independence Day is associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
Happy 4th of July
Semper Fi
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