Since our previous meeting was in August '13 at Deer Springs Winery (and thanks again to Deer Springs Winery & Staff) we benefited from the unseasonal weather and held the final 2013squadron meeting to discuss 2014 upcoming issues.
- Second annual golf tournament, May 30th at Willow Lakes
- Navy Week in Omaha, July '14
- Navy day with the Blue Angles during next year's air show at Offutt (yes, the Blues have a 2014 schedule!) GP 107 Sporsorship for the Blue Angel media ride.
During the mid-December pizza parlor meeting in LaVista, NE we also discussed support for the UNL ROTC sword presentation and contribution to the Papillion/La Vista JNROTC scholarship fund. Subsequent approval by majority email vote authorized the donation of $150.00 toward these items to the Navy League (Nebraska Counsel).
On the business side, I have been in continuous coordination with our Navy League partners and we have started coordination for the second annual golf tournament and for Navy Week in Omaha participation and support; coming in July '14!
Finally, Diamond provided the status of our non-profit application is that it is under review and processing by the federal government. The cost of submission was $400.
What's next:
Since Ragazzi has good food and a room off the main floor for our meeting; I propose we have our next regular squadron meeting (Thursday, 27 Feb 14) at1830 hrs, at Ragazzi as well.
The menu can be found on-line (pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads) http://www.ragazzi-pizza.com/
Best regards, Joe Gershon - Ops
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
Deer Springs Winery - Fall Social
ANA; teamed with Navy League, Retired Officer's Association, and Submarine Vets enjoyed a great evening of music, food, wine and best of all - socializing with a group of individuals who are like-minded with regard to supporting our active duty and reserve military.
On a beautiful Fall evening, sixty individuals came together; shared sea stories and plans for a growing future in the Nebraska heartland.
I would be remiss not to thank Deer Springs, our caterer and the Guitar Trio for making the evening both enjoyable and memorable.
The award for the most attendees goes to the Submarine Vets who recurited the largest number of participants. Many thanks to all who were there and in particular to the USSTRATCOM J3 and his spouse who joined in on the fun.
We would like to make next year's event even bigger and perhaps tie it to a formal USSTRATCOM or other sponsored event like the STRATCOM birthday or Navy birthday ball.
If you have any feedback on ways to enhance next year's event; please pass them along.
ANA 107 Squadron Ops
On a beautiful Fall evening, sixty individuals came together; shared sea stories and plans for a growing future in the Nebraska heartland.
I would be remiss not to thank Deer Springs, our caterer and the Guitar Trio for making the evening both enjoyable and memorable.
The award for the most attendees goes to the Submarine Vets who recurited the largest number of participants. Many thanks to all who were there and in particular to the USSTRATCOM J3 and his spouse who joined in on the fun.
We would like to make next year's event even bigger and perhaps tie it to a formal USSTRATCOM or other sponsored event like the STRATCOM birthday or Navy birthday ball.
If you have any feedback on ways to enhance next year's event; please pass them along.
ANA 107 Squadron Ops
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Family and Friends Social at Deer Springs Winery
The Deer Springs Winery visit, scheduled for Sunday, the 22nd of Sept, is shaping up with food, wine, and live entertainment for around $25 a head. This event is all about socializing and recuriting interested individuals for membership and/or involvement in military support organizations like Navy League, Reserve Officers Association, Sub Vets, and the Association of Naval Aviation.
It will be open, by invitation, to all local military affiliated support organizations, and sponsored friends, neighbors and family (we need to know who is coming and have payment by 13 Sept RSVP date). Sponsorship and payment can be made through your organizational sponsor; Navy League, Retired Officer's Association, Submarine Vets, and Association of Naval Aviation members.
Please make plans to attend on Sunday, the 22nd of Sept '13 for what promises to be a very enjoyable and most memorable event. RSVP through your sponsor contact who will provide a final head-count and payment no later than 13 Sep '13.
This promises to be a great early Fall opportunity to enjoy food, song and wine; while getting to know a little more about the volunteer orngaizations who support our active and reserve military and local ROTC!
It will be open, by invitation, to all local military affiliated support organizations, and sponsored friends, neighbors and family (we need to know who is coming and have payment by 13 Sept RSVP date). Sponsorship and payment can be made through your organizational sponsor; Navy League, Retired Officer's Association, Submarine Vets, and Association of Naval Aviation members.
Please make plans to attend on Sunday, the 22nd of Sept '13 for what promises to be a very enjoyable and most memorable event. RSVP through your sponsor contact who will provide a final head-count and payment no later than 13 Sep '13.
This promises to be a great early Fall opportunity to enjoy food, song and wine; while getting to know a little more about the volunteer orngaizations who support our active and reserve military and local ROTC!
Monday, August 5, 2013
20 August '13 GP 107 Sq Meeting at Famous Dave's
Please join us for our upcoming squadron meeting at Famous Dave's Restaurant on 20 Aug '13.
Location: Famous Dave’s BBQ, Millard, NE * Directions:
Planned agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1800 hrs. - social and introductions
-RADM Haley introduction and remarks (Tentatively)
-Golf outing wrap up
-Winery visit discussion and cost - schedule for 22 Sep, '13
-Strategic plan update
-Financial and Non-profit status update
-Membership update
-Organizational leadership adjustments and approval
- *Kudos and BZ to Breeze McCool as he moves to general membership status
-Open discussion and recommendations
-Closing
*Breeze was the prime mover in the establishment and stand-up of our squadron, without his persistence and determination, we would not have gotten off the ground. He is stepping aside as our Executive Officer and joining the roles of general membership. We value his hard work, many hours and the leadership it took to get to the end of the catapult stroke and start the squadron toward its mission objectives.
Location: Famous Dave’s BBQ, Millard, NE * Directions:
Planned agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1800 hrs. - social and introductions
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-Winery visit discussion and cost - schedule for 22 Sep, '13
-Strategic plan update
-Financial and Non-profit status update
-Membership update
-Organizational leadership adjustments and approval
- *Kudos and BZ to Breeze McCool as he moves to general membership status
-Open discussion and recommendations
-Closing
*Breeze was the prime mover in the establishment and stand-up of our squadron, without his persistence and determination, we would not have gotten off the ground. He is stepping aside as our Executive Officer and joining the roles of general membership. We value his hard work, many hours and the leadership it took to get to the end of the catapult stroke and start the squadron toward its mission objectives.