Friday, April 1, 2016

Happy Hour / Meet and Greet - Friday April 8, 2016


Happy Hour / Meet and Greet
Friday April 8, 2016
At The O Club of the Day

Sarasota Vineyard

1528 Main Street
Sarasota Florida

We have recreated the camaraderie of the O' Club that we enjoyed in our younger days. Please join us at the Club. 

No cost except for what you eat or drink - No Reservations. 
New Parking Deck 93 paces from rear entrance of the O'Club. Go through the parking lot and alley. Or you can go via State Street to Lemon Ave to Main St.

It is our understanding that Government built this amenity to support Sarasota MOAA Happy Hours.  Thank you, Government.

Marines and Soldiers can low crawl out the back door of the O'Club through the parking lot to the garage. Air Force Officers can levitate / aviate over the buildings. The Navy and Coast Guard are seeking a Federal Grant to buy a ship and construct a waterway, quay, and harbor. Troy Scott is planning a zip line so that Airborne Rangers can repel from the top floor of the garage directly to the bar where they will shout AIRBORNE!! ALL THE WAY!! if they survive.

Spouses and friends are encouraged to attend.

Hope you can join us at the Happy Hour.

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Dear Member

Attached is the April 2016 issue of the MOAS monthly newsletter, The Sarasota Breeze, as well as a separate Program/Menu/Reservation Form for you to use when making your reservation for the April Luncheon on April 15th at Michael’s on East. 


The Luncheon program will feature Lisa Goldstein, and Elder Care lawyer who will explain the strategies and challenges to funding and providing care for our disabled and aging loved ones; and the importance of pre-planning in light of the proposed Veterans Affairs Three-Year-Look-Back on transfers of assets.


Looking forward to seeing you all there!!!!

Other upcoming events to put on your calendar::

  • 29 March – Tribute to Vietnam Veterans, Patriot Plaza,5PM
  • 2 April – Sarasota County Academic Olympic finals at Suncoast Technical College
  • 26 April - Sarasota Homeless Veteran Stand Down, 8-12PM, 2200 Ringling
  • 2 May – 4th Annual JFCS Tribute to Veterans
  • 13-15 May – FCOC Annual Convention – Lakeland, FL
  • 20 May – The Annual MOAS Scholarship Awards Luncheon
  • 30 May – Memorial Day Parade – Support Our Troops box distribution 

As usual, we hope you enjoy this issue—and ask that you let us know if you have any suggestions for future issues.

Thank you



Len Friedlander
Editor





Click to read the Breeze 

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Daring Air Rescue in 1946



Daring air rescue in 1946 - Downed US Army Air Force Plane in the Alps, crew and passengers rescued after 5 days by the first use of ski mounted planes landing (and successfully taking off) from a glacier. Click below to read the full story.

spiegel.de/international/world/the-birth-of-alpine-air-rescues-in-switzerland-a-821515.html


We thank the Swiss Air Force via Sarasota MOAA Member and retired Swiss Air Force pilot Rene Faessler <rene.faessler@bluewin.ch>


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016


Vietnam War Commemoration March 29 at the Sarasota National Cemetary



"About 1,400 Vietnam veterans received a Vietnam War Veterans pin during the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration program Tuesday at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Officially known as “The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration,” 50-year observances have been underway since 2012, and nearly 10,000 “Commemorative Partners,” from chain stores to civic groups and clubs, have sponsored more than 5,000 related events. Engraved on the back of each medallion featuring an eagle's head framed by stars and stripes is a simple message: “A Grateful Nation Honors You.”


Click to read the article in the Herald Tribune