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Important Dates:
Dec 2013
Dec 2 Dec 11 Dec 11 Bingo Night w/ENVH 1830-1930 Elections for 2014 General Membership Meeting @ 1130, Bowling Alley Lounge PlayStation 4 Drawing Ralston Arena, Victory Fighting Championship @ 1700
Dec 11 Dec 14
Jan 2014
Bingo Night w/ENVH 1830-1930 General Membership Meeting @ 1130, Bowling Alley Lounge
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Mark your calendar: General Membership meeting, 11 December 2013 @ 1130 hours at the Bowling Alley Lounge. MSgt (Ret) Merle Spaulding donates pizzas for the meeting, come join us for lunch. Door Prizes will be given away!
Presidents Corner
Chapter 984 Members,
THANK YOU! As we enter our last couple of weeks as your executive council for Chapter 984, we just want to say thank you for your continued support. I want to personally thank my executive council for meeting my tough timelines and meeting the goals we set in the beginning of the year. With their hard work we were able to accomplish a lot for our Chapter in 2013. I want to personally thank all the members that stepped up to lead our events and fundraisers that our Chapter held. Finally, I want to thank all the volunteers that came out to help during these events. None of this would have been possible without the hard work and leadership you all have shown. So I applaud you all!!! This past year as the Chapter President I have learned so much and a lot of it was on the run. At times it was tough, but with the team I had made it that much easier. They did not accept failure. As we have accomplished a lot this past year, I still believe we still have work to do to improve our membership, all areas of the Chapter and educate all on the Air Force Sergeants Association mission. So with that being said on December 11th, I will run for a second term of Chapter President of 984. I will not campaign for this position and if given the chance I will be honored to lead this Chapter into 2014 with the same passion as I did in 2013. If not re-elected, I will continue to support this great Chapter and Association because I believe in it so much. This Association is here to protect you and your family with your pay and benefits. These volunteers work hard for you each and every day. Again, as we have done so much more during the year, I cant say how proud I am of this wonderful Chapter 984 team. We enter the final month of our duties to finish out this great year for our Chapter. We thank everyone that has helped Chapter 984 back into greatness. Now, let us take this momentum and make us greater in 2014!
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LEAD A FUNDRAISER!
If you would like information on how to help or spearhead a Chapter 984 fundraiser contact MSgt Mitchell at donnail.mitchell@offutt.af.mil.
2014 Calendar!
Fund Raiser (Open) x2 Chief Lokovic Visit Division 3 PAC Adopt-A-Highway Softball Tournament Golf Tounament Fund Raiser (Open) x1 Air Show Program Sales Internation PAC POW/MIA Ceremony Fundraiser (Open) x1 Adopt-A-Highway Thanksgiving Baskets Jan-Mar Feb Mar May May June Jul-Sep Aug Aug Sep Oct-Dec Oct Nov
Events!
There are no other events scheduled for the rest of 2013. The 2014 Calendar on the left are just a general calendar of events the Chapter conducts every year. All events and fundraisers are open. If you would like to lead any or have any ideas to begin a new fundraiser or event contact the Ways & Means Chairman.
LEAD AN EVENT!
If you would like information on how to help or lead an event for Chapter 984 contact A1C Jack Finch at jack.finch2@offutt.af.mil.
TOP 13 IN AFSA!!!
Chapter 984 has moved into the Top 13 Chapters in all of AFSA with total members. This is the first time in years our chapter has been in the Top 15. We need to continue the momentum to the end of the year. Our next goal is for 1,700+ members. Go Chapter 984!!!
Membership Challenge
CP Melenka challenged the general membership and his executive council to recruit 13 new members in 2013 to go along with HQAFSA initiative of 13 recruits in 13. If you hit 13 in 13 you will receive a coin from the International President. CP Melenka offered the same incentive to the members who meet this challenge. They will also receive a Chapter Coin.
Chick-Fil-A Membership
Chapter 984 just teamed up with Chick-fil-A in Bellevue NE, for a monthly membership sponsorship. For the remainder of the year Chickfil-A, will buy a membership for an outstanding E-6 non-AFSA member. They will also provide a free meal to the recipient of this award. Any Chapter 984 member can nominate an individual within their workplace.
Presidents Drawing
Every month at the general membership meeting if you bring an E-4 below non-member they are entered into the Presidents drawing to win a free $25.00 two-year membership. So bring your Airmen to get them involved and a chance at a FREE membership! Winner for Drawing in August is below with CP Melenka.
BX Membership Drives!
Come out and help Chapter 984 recruit & retain members. We have no scheduled events coming up!
Misleading Data Used by Government Officials to Steer Congress on Military Personnel Program Decisions. We often say
that one of the great strengths and missions of the Air Force Sergeants Association is that it works to ensure Congress gets the entire story about qualityof-life programs so that it makes the right decisions based on facts. It can be documented that government officials often try to persuade Congress to accept hyperbole and exaggeration as justification for congressional decisions. Accordingly, programs such as commissaries, military retiree healthcare, education programs, military retirement, military pay, etc., come under attack based on specious claims. One can assume the reason for the exaggeration is that presenting the facts would not achieve the ends (which are a reflection of political philosophy) desired by these government officials. An article in by Army Times publishing reports, Its become a common refrain: Military personnel costs are soaring, changes are needed. And, oh by the way, that will probably mean less money going to the men and women in uniform. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel sounded the alarm about military compensation and personnel costs as a major problem during a recent speech to an influential Washington think tank. He said, Without serious attempts to achieve significant savings in this area--which consumes roughly half of the DoD budget and is increasing every year--we risk becoming an unbalanced force ... one that is well-compensated, but poorly trained and equipped, with limited readiness and capability, Hagel said Nov. 4. To read the entire article, go to: http://www.armytimes.com/article/20131124/ BENEFITS02/311240019 From that perspective, personnel costs are actually shrinking as a share of the entire defense budget.
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Division 3 Website
Check out our Division 3 website. Go to the following site: http://www.afsadiv3.org
AFSA App for Apple and Android users are now available for download. If you have feedback to improve or see something on the application email CP Melenka. To download for Apple use following link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-forcesergeants-association/id705853597?mt=8 To download for Android use the following link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= com.mobiledev.afsa.
Next Events at ENVH: 2 Dec 13: Bingo Night/97 IS 6 Jan 14: Bingo Night/STRAT 3 Feb 14: Bingo Night/Open 20 Feb 14: Quarterly Lunch 3 March 14: Bingo Night/Open
Additional Information!
AFSA ELECTIONS!!!
AFSA Chapter 984 Elections will be held at our December general membership meeting on 11 December 2013. The positions that are available for the 2014 Executive Council will include President, Vice President, and (3) Trustee Positions. Other positions (Secretary, Treasurer, Ways & Means, Sergeant of Arms, Airman Activity Coordinator) will be appointed by the new executive council. All applications for positions will be due to TSgt Sidel by 2 December 2013. Nominations can come from the floor during the December meeting. If you would like more information about the elections contact TSgt Travis Sidel at travis.sidel@offutt.af.mil.
Tom Diehl the owner of Chick-Fil-A in Bellevue was recognized by the Chapter with a Plaque for his continued support to Chapter 984.
SSgt Justin Zamora was recognized by the Chapter President for his continued support to the Chapter. He has led numerous events at ENVH.
TSgt Scott Bettencourt received the Presidents Chip from CP Melenka for leading the Thanksgiving Basket.
President Vice President Legislative Trustee JROTC Trustee Communications Trustee Veterans Affairs Trustee Ways & Means (Fundraisers) Ways & Means (Events) Membership Treasurer & Senior Advisor Secretary Airman Activities Sergeant of Arms
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MSgt Nicholas Melenka TSgt Amber Saienni MSgt Ronald Herndon MSgt John Wilson TSgt Alfredo Davila TSgt Stephanie Therrien MSgt Don Mitchell A1C Jack Finch SSgt Amanda Vann TSgt Travis Sidel SrA Zorisha Barnes SrA Tamra Helm TSgt Noland Noble
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Anytime you need to contact the President of Chapter 984 or provide feedback please use the following info: HP: 210-452-9322 WP: 402-294-6593 Home E-mail: chapter984president@cox.net Work e-mail: nicholas.melenka@offutt.af.mil