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
Click to view the Luncheon Reservation Form
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 30, 2016
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
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