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Pensacola Chapter Newsletter - October 2012 - Military Officers Association of America Pensacola Chapter Newsletter - October 2012 - Military Officers Association of America
Immediate Past President LtCol Walter R. Limbach, USMC (Ret) 850-473-9899 [email protected]
DIRECTORS
CDR James VonLorenz, USN (Ret) 850-492-2655
LCDR Francis J. Beeby, USN (Ret) 850-484-9470 [email protected]
MAJ Molly Werner, USA (Ret) 850-474-1291 [email protected]
CAPT Joseph Thompson, USN (Ret) 850-492-5149 [email protected]
LTC Thomas Kuklish USA, (Ret) 251-961-1919 [email protected]
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
This month I will have the pleasure of sending letters to the 8 JROTC Units in our area to offer them an opportunity to acquire needed items for their High School Units. This is done every year and the schools include: Gulf Shores, Foley, Pine Forest, Pensacola, Northview, James M. Tate, Escambia, and Booker T. Washington.
Our PMOAA nominating committee has present-ed the following proposed members to replace retiring Board Members CDR James Von Lo-renz, USN and LCDR Francis Beeby, USN. The nominees are: LtCol Alan Sanders, USMC and MAJ Charles Booten, USAF. Voting for board member replacements will take place at the 15 November business meeting. Nominations will be taken from the floor. If you want to make a nomination, please make sure you have dis-cussed it and received approval from the mem-ber you are nominating. An absentee ballot is included in this edition of the Beacon for those unable to attend the November meeting. I ex-tend my deepest thanks to Captain Harry Her-man and Captain Jim Frazier for acting as our nominating committee this year.
The September luncheon held at the Pensacola Yacht Club was attended by over 45 members, more than twice the attendance of September 2011! We were all awarded an excellent presen-tation by Captain Maureen Padden, MC, USN, the Commanding Officer of Naval Hospital Pen-sacola. Captain Padden provided all with details of her past assignments and many insights into the future of Navy Medicine.
Our October Veterans Day luncheon will be a held in Seville Quarter at Heritage Hall. Our guest speaker is Mr. Jerry Maygarden. Mr. Maygarden was a Pensacola City Councilman from 1985 to 1992, Mayor pro tempore from 1989 to 1991, the Pensacola city mayor from 1991 to 1994, and member of the Florida House of Representatives, 2nd district, from 1994 to 2002. He served in the United States Navy and
What’s Inside… pg 1 President's Corner pg 1 September Luncheon Photos pg 2 Legislative Affairs pg 3 Legislative Affairs (Continued) pg 3 Do Not Resuscitate Order pg 3 TAPS pg 4 August Photos (Continued)
pg 5 PMOAA Renewal Form pg 5 PMOAA Absentee Ballot pg 6 Board of Directors Minutes pg 7 Auxiliary Corner pg 7 ROWWA pg 7 Singles Group pg 7 October Luncheon Reservation
served with the Navy Riverine Forces in the Me-kong Delta during the Vietnam War. As a reminder, please mark your calendars for our Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, 15 Nov 2012. This will be a dinner event at Azalea Trace and our guest speaker will be Heidi Blair from the USO. Also mark you calendars for the Pensacola Veterans Day Parade on Monday, 12 November. PMOAA will muster at 0830 at the corner of Spring and Main Streets down town and walk to the Veter-ans Memorial Park.
Vann Milheim
PMOAA Luncheon Photos
All photos courtesy of Elaine Ciardello
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President CDR William (Vann) Milheim, USN (Ret) 850-969-9715 [email protected]
1st Vice President CPT Neal J. Schneider, USA (Ret) 850-932-9242 [email protected]
2nd Vice President Maj Tom Fitzgerald, USMC (Ret)
850-206-6873 [email protected]
Secretary RADM Joan M. Engel, USN (Ret) 850-473-9899 [email protected]
Treasurer CAPT Bartholomew Walsh, USN (Ret) 850-712-1126 [email protected]
Chair, Survivor Assistance Committee CAPT Bill Mayer, USN (Ret)
850-932-5999 [email protected]
CDR Vann Milheim and CAPT Maureen Padden, MC, USN
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AUXILIARY CORNER- New Frontiers
Auxiliary members have a reason to celebrate this year. Ten years ago, MOAA formed a study group to look at auxiliary issues and how MOAA could better meet the needs of this important membership group. Soon after, the Auxiliary Mem-ber Advisory Committee (AMAC) was formed, and auxiliary liaisons were appointed in many chapters. Today, 116 auxilia-ry liaisons are serving as chapter leaders, and 15 are part of council leadership teams. You have chosen to continue your spouse’s dedication, service, and loyalty to this country. You’ve supported military families, planned events, managed projects, raised funds, and given comfort and help to other military spouses who have suffered the same loss as you. You have advocated maintaining and improving the benefits prom-ised to servicemembers. Now MOAA’s membership has voted on a proposed bylaw change, granting the vote on national MOAA issues to auxiliary members and allowing auxiliary members to serve on MOAA’s board of directors. Results will be announced in late October, but we anticipate member sup-port for this initiative. (PMOAA Bylaws state that auxiliary members are eligible to vote and/or hold office in PMOAA.)
Earlier in 2012, we told you about four areas of concern re-garding auxiliary members. They are low attendance at chap-ter events, an aging population, difficulty in recruiting new members, and the continuing inequity of the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (SBP/DIC) offset for military spouses who choose not to remarry. We suggested several ways to attract new auxiliary members to chapters, including program variety that appeals to all age groups, organizing activities such as trips to local points of interest that include auxiliary members, and supporting mean-ingful projects that serve the needs of military families and engage younger auxiliary members.
Because the SBP/DIC offset was the biggest concern, the AMAC has chosen it as its next national project. Congress has acknowledged the gross inequity that allows spouses age 57 or older who remarry to retain the benefits their late spouses earned but forces un-remarried spouses continue to have their SPB annuities reduced dollar-for-dollar by receipt of DIC pay-ments. SBP is income insurance purchased by the military retiree through monthly payments over a period of years. The AMAC will plan and execute a campaign to build support for eliminating the offset. We need help to launch a well-organized plan in early 2013. Please email ideas to your AMAC representative or to [email protected].
As auxiliary members, we need to commit to do all that we can to promote MOAA’s goals and issues in our chapters and communities. Together, we also can persuade Congress to eliminate the SBP/DIC offset.
Joyce Harte, Chair, Auxiliary Member Advisory Committee
RETIRED OFFICERS WIVES AND WIDOWS
ASSOCIATION (ROWWA)
ROWWA will hold their luncheon and fashion show on Thurs-day, October 11th at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Social time will begin at 11 AM followed by lunch and fashion show at 11:30 AM. Fashions will be provided by Chico’s.
Reservations are required. Cost for the luncheon is $18.00 and must be received no later than October 6th. Please send your check to: ROWWA c/o Mary Chase, 5321 Crystal Creek Drive, Pace, FL 32571. Wives and widows of retired military officers from all US military branches are invited to attend. For further information concerning the luncheon or ROWWA membership, please call Mary Chase at: 850-995-4466 or Jeannie Harris at: 850-677-9089. JoAnn Price
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THE OBAMACARE TAX VERSUS THE TRICARE FOR LIFE FEE:
According to Fact Check of the Annenburg Project, the taxes (as stipulated by the Su-preme Court) below would apply to those who choose not to buy private insurance:
"The minimum amount — per person — will be $695 once the tax is fully phased in. But it will be less to start. The minimum penalty per person will start at $95 in 2014, the first year that the law will require individu-als to obtain coverage. And it will rise to $325 the following year.
Starting in 2017, the minimum tax per person will rise each year with inflation. And for children 18 and under, the mini-mum per-person tax is half of that for adults.
However, the minimum amount per family is capped at tri-ple the per-person tax, no matter how many individuals are in the taxpayer’s household. So, for example, a couple with one child over 18 (or two children age 18 or under), and no coverage, would pay a minimum of $285 in 2014, $975 in 2015 and $2,085 in 2016. And that would be the minimum no matter how many uninsured dependents a taxpayer has.
The tax would be more for persons with higher taxable in-comes. When phased in, it will be 2.5 percent of household income that exceeds the income threshold for filing a tax return. For 2011, those thresholds were $9,500 for a single person under age 65, and $19,000 for a married person filing jointly with a spouse. So, to give a rough calculation, a couple with $100,000 of income might pay a tax of $2,025 if they choose to go without coverage.
But the penalty can never exceed the cost of the national average premiums for the lowest-cost “bronze” plans being offered through the new insurance exchanges called for under the law. We have no way of knowing what that aver-age rate might turn out to be in 2014, but there is reason to think it could be quite high. For example, the total cost of a basic Government Employees Health Association plan cur-rently offered through the Federal Employee Health Benefit program (the model for the state insurance exchanges) to-tals $9,459 per year for a family plan, and $4,159 for indi-vidual coverage."
Note: CBO, Jan. 11, 2010: Overall, CBO estimates that premiums for Bronze plans purchased individually in 2016 would probably average between $4,500 and $5,000 for single policies and between $12,000 and $12,500 for family policies.
The tables below have been previously published in the Beacon. But given the Administrations threat to veto the Defense Bill if the fees are not included in the Bill I have repeated them here. As noted above, Fact Check provided an analysis of the cost of Obamacare for those who choose not to buy private insurance. It is confusing even to those who know the system...and I confess that confusion in-cludes me. As I understand it, the Administration is recom-mending fees on TRICARE for those under the age of 65, whose retired pay is over $45,179 of approximately 300% over a five year period. And for those over the age of 65 fees on TRICARE for Life would be a 475% increase for the same period with the same pay.
Administration-Proposed TRICARE Fee Increases for FY2013-17
TRICARE Prime for Retired Beneficiaries Under Age 65 (Family Rate)*
* Single rate is 50% of family rate ** Retired pay thresholds to be indexed to COLA increases *** Fees for FY18 and outyears to be indexed to health cost inflation
TRICARE Standard for Retired Beneficiaries Under Age 65 (Family Rate)*
* Single rate is 50% of family rate ** Fees for FY18 and outyears to be indexed to health cost inflation
TRICARE-for-Life Annual Enrollment Fee (Per Individual)
** Retired pay thresholds to be indexed to COLA increases *** Fees for FY18 and outyears to be indexed to health cost inflation
Pharmacy Copays
*Non-Formulary pharmaceuticals will have limited availability in phar-macies
Exemptions: 1) Medically retired servicemembers and survivors of members
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SINGLES GROUP
Mary Frances Gamber, our hostess for October, chose a restaurant where we have not been for a long time: The Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel located at 200 E. Gregory Street. We will gather on Thursday, 25 October at 5 PM at the “1912” restaurant which is inside the hotel. The dinner menu also includes sandwiches – just in case you are not very hungry. All single PMOAA members are cordially invited to join us. If you need any further information and/or directions, give Mary Frances a buzz at 476-2559.
Gisela Vogentanz
OCTOBER MEMBER LUNCHEON Thursday, 18 October 2012 Seville Quarter, Heritage Hall
130 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Hospitality Hour: 1100 Lunch: 1200
Guest Speaker: Mr. Jerry Maygarden
Menu (Please check one)
____ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Cole Slaw and Baked Beans
OR ____ Chicken Parmesan Bundles Stuffed w/ Chopped
Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese with Panko Coating topped with a Sherry Cream Sauce. Mashed Potatoes and
Chefs choice vegetable. Rolls and Butter
Both served with Tossed Salad with Ranch or Vinaigrette Dressing
Iced Tea, Water and Coffee Dessert: Bread Pudding w/Whiskey Sauce
Reservations must be received by Sunday, 14 October 2012
NO EXCEPTIONS
Lunches are ordered on the basis of accepted reservations. Phone/email reservations are
considered committed and payable at the door.
RSVP to: Captain Neal J. Schneider USA RET 1580 Woodlawn Way Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
850-932-9242 Email: [email protected] OR website:
www.pmoaa.org
Reservations for ____ at $15.00/person
Total Enclosed _____________
Make check payable to PMOAA
_____ Check here if you would like a Singles Table Member Name ____________________________
Spouse Name _____________________________
Guest(s) Name ____________________________
Retired Pay**
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017***
$0 -22,589
$520 $600 $680 $760 $850 $893
$22,590- $45,178
$520 $720 $920 $1,185 $1,450 $1,523
$45,179 or more
$520 $820 $1,120 $1,535 $1,950 $2,048
Enrollment Fee
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
Deductible
$0 $300
$140 $320
$170 $400
$200 $460
$230 $520
$250 $580
Retired Pay*
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
$0 -22,589
$0 $35 $75 $115 $150 $158
$22,590- $45,178
$0 $75 $150 $225 $300 $317
$45,179 or more
$0 $115 $225 $335 $450 $475
Retail (1 mo refills)
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
Generic $5 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9
Brand $12 $26 $28 $30 $32 $34
Non-Formulary^ $25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mail Order (3 mo fill)
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
Generic $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9
Brand $9 $26 $28 $30 $32 $34
Non-Formulary $25 $51 $54 $58 $62 $66
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Legislative and Benefits Update (Continued from page 2)
who died on active duty would be exempt from fee increase. 2) The only impact proposed in the budget for ADFMs would be for prescription co-pays, the Standard enrollment fee and deductibles proposed are for retirees under age 65 only, not ADFMs.
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is an oxymoron be-cause as the cost of health increases by 10 percent, the cost of health insurance is a silent, $1,600 tax on every American family, healthy or sick. That is the true cost of the “Affordable Care Act.” It will make health insurance even less affordable for people who are just getting by today and will lead to the fulfillment of Obama's personal objective of a "single payer" or complete government takeover of health care in the United States.
Whether TRICARE and TRICARE for Life survive is a mat-ter of both debate and concern given that military medicine is vital to the success of the active force and heretofore was an earned benefit for retirees.
Implications of Force Reductions
Since the end of WWII, the United States has deployed sig-nificant forces around the world. Some were relatively per-manent such as in Japan and Germany and others were temporary such as during a military operation that was fo-cused on a specific task or objective. For about fifty years the singular underlying purpose was to counterbalance the 1500 Square Mile Per year expansion of the Soviet Union. Its' was an ideologically driven expansion when combined with Communist Chinese hegemony translated into one of the most repressive eras in the world's history.
It is not the purpose to recite history here, but it is significant that this Administration's focus is to reduce military expendi-tures to the absolute minimum and intentionally or other-wise, limit the nation's ability to protect both its general and vital interests wherever and whenever those interests are affected.
The interests include among others: the free flow of interna-tional commerce, enforcement of mutual security treaties, humanitarian and relief operations and military contingency operations undertaken to protect U.S. property or vital inter-ests, the last of which would be to keep open vital oceanic passageways and air routes.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Marine Corps had it right. Teddy's was, "Walk softly and carry a big stick," and the Corps' is, "Nobody is looking for a fight, but somebody has to know how."
As I see it, the Administration's "Pivot" back to the Far East is intended to tell the Muslim world that the U.S. is backing out of their realm of influence, while signaling China that the U.S. has continuing interests in that region of world. This may be debatable, but what is not debatable is that without highly trained and well equipped forces, the ability of the U.S. to control its own destiny becomes increasingly ques-tionable.
Semper Fidelis, Bob Pappas, Colonel, USMC (Ret) Colonel Pappas' opinions are his alone and are not
endorsed by MOAA or the U.S. Marine Corps.
Do Not Resuscitate Order
As set forth in Rule 64J-2 of the Florida Administrative Code, a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) is a form or patient identification device developed by the Florida Department of Health to identify people who do not wish to be resuscitated in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest. Most importantly, the form must be printed on yellow paper in order to be legally valid. EMS and medi-cal personnel are only required to honor the form if it is printed on yellow paper. The shade of yellow is not im-portant as long as the form is printed on some shade of yellow paper. Health care facilities may honor the yellow form, but they may also honor their own internal forms.
Do not Resuscitate Order forms are generally used by someone who is suffering from a terminal condition, end stage condition or is in a persistent vegetative state. If you are not sure if a DNRO would be appropriate for you, or you would like additional information, it is best to consult your physician as well as an attorney.
What is the difference between a living will and a DNRO? A DNRO deals specifically with the refusal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest. It is a physician’s order, signed and dated. Living wills, or any advance directive, deal with a broader spectrum of end of life related issues. Any com-petent person can fill out a living will at any time. A DNRO is a physician’s order to withhold or withdraw re-suscitation if a patient goes into cardiac or pulmonary arrest. It is part of the prescribed medical treatment plan and must have a physician’s signature.
Pursuant to Florida law, the DNRO is honored in most health care settings, including hospices, adult family care homes, assisted living facilities, emergency depart-ments, nursing homes, home health agencies and in hospitals. Florida law further provides that health care providers employed in these health care settings may withhold or withdraw cardiopulmonary resuscitation if presented with a DNRO and be immune from criminal prosecution or civil liability. The form can be revoked at any time either orally or in writing, by physical destruc-tion, by failure to present it, or by orally expressing a contrary intent by the patient or the patient’s health care surrogate. Only those that signed the form (patient or health care surrogate) may revoke the form.
For further information, contact Captain Bill Mayer at 850-932-5999 or email: [email protected].
Captain Bill Mayer Chairman, Survivor Assistance Committee
PMOAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 25 September 2012
President Milheim called the meeting to order at 1530 at Azalea Trace with the following members present: CDR Milheim, CPT Schneider, CAPT Walsh, RADM Engel, LCDR Beeby, MAJ Werner, CDR VonLorenz, LTC Kuklish and Legislative Chair, Col Pappas. Members absent: LtCol Limbach, Maj Fitzgerald, and CAPT Thompson.
A motion was made by CDR VonLorenz, seconded by MAJ Werner that the 21 August minutes be approved as written. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report: CAPT Walsh presented the treasurer report indicating there is $325.00 in the scholarship fund. The proposed budget was discussed and amounts were decided for donations to USO and support of JROTC units. A motion was made by CPT Schneider, seconded by LTC Kuklish that the proposed budget be approved. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative: Col Pappas stated not a whole lot is going on at the present time due to the ongoing campaigning. He briefly discussed the items he will cover in the October Beacon and asked for additional suggestions from board members – TRICARE fees were of great interest. Membership: CPT Schneider reported that 654 emails went out to recruit new members with one return to date. In October, MOAA will have a cover wrap to again recruit new members. All members are encouraged to recruit new members. CPT Schneider will visit UWF ROTC unit to sign up 17 juniors. Survivor Assistance: RADM Engel expressed sympathy in the loss of Captain Dick Thomas. CAPT Mayer will have an article in the October Beacon regarding Florida laws in Do Not Resuscitate Orders. This committee is now down to only 2 members and help is desperately needed. If anyone is interested, please contact Captain Mayer. Captain Mayer’s phone number and email ad-dress will be published in all future editions of the Beacon. Hospital Liaison: No report. Scholarship Committee: Members who have sugges-tions regarding the essay topic for the 2013 scholarship awards are encouraged to contact Captain Frazier.
OLD BUSINESS Nominating Committee: Captain Herman and Captain Frazier submitted the following names for consideration for Board members to replace LCDR Beeby and CDR VonLorenz: CAPT Timberlake, Major Booten and Maj Sanders. Since only 2 new members are needed for 2013, a motion was made by CDR Milheim that he contact Captain Timberlake and hold his nomination in abeyance until 2014 when 3 new directors will need to be replaced. Motion carried. JROTC Support: The board approved that JROTC finan-cial support is not to exceed $2000 for 2013. CDR Milheim will send out letters to the JROTC units requesting a list of items needed for their unit. Member Spotlight: CDR VonLorenz received a biog-raphy from Captain Harry Herman, Past PMOAA Presi-dent, for publication. Other member suggestions were given. given. Veteran’s Day Luncheon: The October luncheon will be held on Thursday, 18 October at Heritage Hall starting at
1100 hours. Guest speaker will be Jerry Maygarden. In honor of our early celebration of Veteran’s Day – a POW table will be set up. CPT Schneider is POC. Christmas Meeting: No report. Question: has a con-tract been signed for the band? PMOAA 5 Star Level of Excellence award will be pre-sented at the 29-30 October meeting in Washington, DC. CDR Milheim will attend and accept the award. Veteran’s Day Parade: Scheduled for Monday 12 No-vember. Line up starts at 0830 at the corner of Spring and Main Street. CPT Schneider will contact LtCol Pe-ters for assistance from his JROTC unit. PMOAA Strategic Plan: RADM Engel presented objec-tives for the year 2013-2014. Board members were asked to review and provide feedback for discussion at the October meeting.
NEW BUSINESS 2013 Budget: Discussed above. It was recommended and approved that the Membership Renewal notice be placed in the October, November and December Beacon editions. Other eye catching recommendations were giv-en for members who have not renewed by January Thank You Letter from Shane Pascoe: “Hello, my name is Shane Pascoe, and I would like to thank you for the opportunity you have given me with the generous scholarship I received. I am going into my senior year and am majoring in biochemistry. I have maintained a 3.6 cumulative GPA earning the honor of being on the dean’s list every year here at Stetson University. I was elected president of the Lacrosse Club and am currently organizing the team in our pre-season. I have also been on the executive board for Phi Sigma Kappa, during which we earned the highest GPA, most community ser-vice hours, and won the overall best fraternity on cam-pus. Recently I was accepted into Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society, and while I have yet to prove myself as a leader in this particular group, my record of being helpful and leading when needed speak for itself.
Stetson University has become somewhat of a second home for me, as the small private campus allows me to know many of my fellow students and truly make memo-ries and learn lessons I will cherish for a life time. I have know that working hard would give me the opportunity to succeed, but to truly thrive and mature during my college life, I am blessed to be able to count on the support of family, friends and those willing to create and fund schol-arships. My senior year has already started at a blister-ing pace, and as I prepare for the next step in my life, I am confident I will be able to achieve my goals and suc-ceed. So again, thank you so much for your support and I hope you have a wonderful year.” Website Manager Back Up for CPT Schneider: No vol-unteers to date. If interested, please contact CPT Schneider. PMOAA Shirt Logo: CPT Schneider reported that only 4 shirt orders have been received to date. Notice will be run again.
Beacon deadline is NLT COB Wednesday, 25 Septem-ber 2012. The next board meeting will be held at Azalea Trace on Tuesday, 23 October at 1530.
Meeting adjourned at 1655. Respectfully submitted,
Joan M. Engel, Secretary
TAPS
Capt Edmund W. Howenstein, USAF (Ret) – May 2012
Mrs. Harriett Ruberg – August 2012
CDR Stephen H. Crane, USN (Ret) – August 2012
CAPT Richard T. Thomas, USN (Ret) – September 2012
COL Charles R. Yarborough, USN (Ret) – September 2012
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2013 PMOAA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM Please Print
FULL NAME______________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle)
RANK/SERVICE: ____ Circle: Ret; AD; Reserve; Auxiliary; Guard
SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER______________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________
PHONE NUMBER_________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________ (For Official Chapter Communications/Use)
Circle one: I am OR I am not a member of National MOAA.
MY MOAA number is: ______________________________
Do you want your name, address, phone number, e-mail ad-dress published in the PMOAA directory?
Yes____ No _____
Might like to serve as a Chapter Officer or as a Director: Yes___ No ___
Might like to serve on a Chapter Committee: Me: Yes ___ No ___
Spouse: Yes___ No __
_____ Membership Dues: $20.00/person/year
_____ Auxiliary Dues: $20.00/person/year
_____ Social Member: Free but must renew membership
_____ TAX-DEDUCTIBLE SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTION
_____ TOTAL ENCLOSED
Please make check payable to: PMOAA Mail to: Membership, PMOAA P.O. Box 4979 Pensacola, FL 32507- 4979
ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE PMOAA GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Absentee voting is permitted to members otherwise entitled to vote under Article 1, Section C.2 of the Chapter Bylaws dated 17 November 2011. Absen-tee ballots for the 15 November 2012 business meeting must reach the Chapter Secretary no later than Monday 12 November. Mail ballot to: Captain Neal Schneider, USA (Ret), 1580 Woodlawn Way, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 or email: [email protected]
The following slate of candidates to serve as Di-rectors for the term January 2013 to January 2015 has been proposed and recommended by the Board of Directors:
Director: Major Charles E. Booten, USAF (Ret) New Term Director: LtCol Alan R. Sanders, USMC (Ret) – New Term A vote FOR the slate of elective Directors as presented: (Check here) _____ A vote AGAINST the slate of Directors as presented: (Check here) _____ A vote FOR the slate of Directors (check here) _____ but with the following alternative nominee(s): ______________________________________________ TO REPLACE ______________________________________________ (Note: Alternative nominees must have agreed to serve if elected.)
Question(s)/Issue(s) for the Board: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
You need not sign this ballot. However, if you offer alternative nominees or express comments or ex-ceptions, we would appreciate it if you would identify yourself so that the Board may consult with you. Please note that a penalty attached to the availability of an absentee vote is the difficulty in circularizing any last minute issues or nominees for office.
Captain Walt and Dianne Viglienzone
CAPT Don and Barbara Hauler, USN Marilyn and CAPT Ron Symonds
PMOAA September Luncheon
All photos courtesy of Elaine Ciardello
(Continued from page 1)
Maj Ross Padden, USMC and CAPT Maureen Padden, MC, USN
Gisela Vogentanz and LtCol Alan Sanders, USMC
CAPT Bob and Eileen Forsyth and Elaine Verunac
Mertie Biondo, Margaret Wade and Mary Frances Gamber
CDR Richard and Pat Wuthrich and Joan Ferry Col Susan Morgan and
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2013 PMOAA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM Please Print
FULL NAME______________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle)
RANK/SERVICE: ____ Circle: Ret; AD; Reserve; Auxiliary; Guard
SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER______________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________
PHONE NUMBER_________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________ (For Official Chapter Communications/Use)
Circle one: I am OR I am not a member of National MOAA.
MY MOAA number is: ______________________________
Do you want your name, address, phone number, e-mail ad-dress published in the PMOAA directory?
Yes____ No _____
Might like to serve as a Chapter Officer or as a Director: Yes___ No ___
Might like to serve on a Chapter Committee: Me: Yes ___ No ___
Spouse: Yes___ No __
_____ Membership Dues: $20.00/person/year
_____ Auxiliary Dues: $20.00/person/year
_____ Social Member: Free but must renew membership
_____ TAX-DEDUCTIBLE SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTION
_____ TOTAL ENCLOSED
Please make check payable to: PMOAA Mail to: Membership, PMOAA P.O. Box 4979 Pensacola, FL 32507- 4979
ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE PMOAA GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Absentee voting is permitted to members otherwise entitled to vote under Article 1, Section C.2 of the Chapter Bylaws dated 17 November 2011. Absen-tee ballots for the 15 November 2012 business meeting must reach the Chapter Secretary no later than Monday 12 November. Mail ballot to: Captain Neal Schneider, USA (Ret), 1580 Woodlawn Way, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 or email: [email protected]
The following slate of candidates to serve as Di-rectors for the term January 2013 to January 2015 has been proposed and recommended by the Board of Directors:
Director: Major Charles E. Booten, USAF (Ret) New Term Director: LtCol Alan R. Sanders, USMC (Ret) – New Term A vote FOR the slate of elective Directors as presented: (Check here) _____ A vote AGAINST the slate of Directors as presented: (Check here) _____ A vote FOR the slate of Directors (check here) _____ but with the following alternative nominee(s): ______________________________________________ TO REPLACE ______________________________________________ (Note: Alternative nominees must have agreed to serve if elected.)
Question(s)/Issue(s) for the Board: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
You need not sign this ballot. However, if you offer alternative nominees or express comments or ex-ceptions, we would appreciate it if you would identify yourself so that the Board may consult with you. Please note that a penalty attached to the availability of an absentee vote is the difficulty in circularizing any last minute issues or nominees for office.
Captain Walt and Dianne Viglienzone
CAPT Don and Barbara Hauler, USN Marilyn and CAPT Ron Symonds
PMOAA September Luncheon
All photos courtesy of Elaine Ciardello
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Maj Ross Padden, USMC and CAPT Maureen Padden, MC, USN
Gisela Vogentanz and LtCol Alan Sanders, USMC
CAPT Bob and Eileen Forsyth and Elaine Verunac
Mertie Biondo, Margaret Wade and Mary Frances Gamber
CDR Richard and Pat Wuthrich and Joan Ferry Col Susan Morgan and
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Legislative and Benefits Update (Continued from page 2)
who died on active duty would be exempt from fee increase. 2) The only impact proposed in the budget for ADFMs would be for prescription co-pays, the Standard enrollment fee and deductibles proposed are for retirees under age 65 only, not ADFMs.
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is an oxymoron be-cause as the cost of health increases by 10 percent, the cost of health insurance is a silent, $1,600 tax on every American family, healthy or sick. That is the true cost of the “Affordable Care Act.” It will make health insurance even less affordable for people who are just getting by today and will lead to the fulfillment of Obama's personal objective of a "single payer" or complete government takeover of health care in the United States.
Whether TRICARE and TRICARE for Life survive is a mat-ter of both debate and concern given that military medicine is vital to the success of the active force and heretofore was an earned benefit for retirees.
Implications of Force Reductions
Since the end of WWII, the United States has deployed sig-nificant forces around the world. Some were relatively per-manent such as in Japan and Germany and others were temporary such as during a military operation that was fo-cused on a specific task or objective. For about fifty years the singular underlying purpose was to counterbalance the 1500 Square Mile Per year expansion of the Soviet Union. Its' was an ideologically driven expansion when combined with Communist Chinese hegemony translated into one of the most repressive eras in the world's history.
It is not the purpose to recite history here, but it is significant that this Administration's focus is to reduce military expendi-tures to the absolute minimum and intentionally or other-wise, limit the nation's ability to protect both its general and vital interests wherever and whenever those interests are affected.
The interests include among others: the free flow of interna-tional commerce, enforcement of mutual security treaties, humanitarian and relief operations and military contingency operations undertaken to protect U.S. property or vital inter-ests, the last of which would be to keep open vital oceanic passageways and air routes.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Marine Corps had it right. Teddy's was, "Walk softly and carry a big stick," and the Corps' is, "Nobody is looking for a fight, but somebody has to know how."
As I see it, the Administration's "Pivot" back to the Far East is intended to tell the Muslim world that the U.S. is backing out of their realm of influence, while signaling China that the U.S. has continuing interests in that region of world. This may be debatable, but what is not debatable is that without highly trained and well equipped forces, the ability of the U.S. to control its own destiny becomes increasingly ques-tionable.
Semper Fidelis, Bob Pappas, Colonel, USMC (Ret) Colonel Pappas' opinions are his alone and are not
endorsed by MOAA or the U.S. Marine Corps.
Do Not Resuscitate Order
As set forth in Rule 64J-2 of the Florida Administrative Code, a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) is a form or patient identification device developed by the Florida Department of Health to identify people who do not wish to be resuscitated in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest. Most importantly, the form must be printed on yellow paper in order to be legally valid. EMS and medi-cal personnel are only required to honor the form if it is printed on yellow paper. The shade of yellow is not im-portant as long as the form is printed on some shade of yellow paper. Health care facilities may honor the yellow form, but they may also honor their own internal forms.
Do not Resuscitate Order forms are generally used by someone who is suffering from a terminal condition, end stage condition or is in a persistent vegetative state. If you are not sure if a DNRO would be appropriate for you, or you would like additional information, it is best to consult your physician as well as an attorney.
What is the difference between a living will and a DNRO? A DNRO deals specifically with the refusal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest. It is a physician’s order, signed and dated. Living wills, or any advance directive, deal with a broader spectrum of end of life related issues. Any com-petent person can fill out a living will at any time. A DNRO is a physician’s order to withhold or withdraw re-suscitation if a patient goes into cardiac or pulmonary arrest. It is part of the prescribed medical treatment plan and must have a physician’s signature.
Pursuant to Florida law, the DNRO is honored in most health care settings, including hospices, adult family care homes, assisted living facilities, emergency depart-ments, nursing homes, home health agencies and in hospitals. Florida law further provides that health care providers employed in these health care settings may withhold or withdraw cardiopulmonary resuscitation if presented with a DNRO and be immune from criminal prosecution or civil liability. The form can be revoked at any time either orally or in writing, by physical destruc-tion, by failure to present it, or by orally expressing a contrary intent by the patient or the patient’s health care surrogate. Only those that signed the form (patient or health care surrogate) may revoke the form.
For further information, contact Captain Bill Mayer at 850-932-5999 or email: [email protected].
Captain Bill Mayer Chairman, Survivor Assistance Committee
PMOAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 25 September 2012
President Milheim called the meeting to order at 1530 at Azalea Trace with the following members present: CDR Milheim, CPT Schneider, CAPT Walsh, RADM Engel, LCDR Beeby, MAJ Werner, CDR VonLorenz, LTC Kuklish and Legislative Chair, Col Pappas. Members absent: LtCol Limbach, Maj Fitzgerald, and CAPT Thompson.
A motion was made by CDR VonLorenz, seconded by MAJ Werner that the 21 August minutes be approved as written. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report: CAPT Walsh presented the treasurer report indicating there is $325.00 in the scholarship fund. The proposed budget was discussed and amounts were decided for donations to USO and support of JROTC units. A motion was made by CPT Schneider, seconded by LTC Kuklish that the proposed budget be approved. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative: Col Pappas stated not a whole lot is going on at the present time due to the ongoing campaigning. He briefly discussed the items he will cover in the October Beacon and asked for additional suggestions from board members – TRICARE fees were of great interest. Membership: CPT Schneider reported that 654 emails went out to recruit new members with one return to date. In October, MOAA will have a cover wrap to again recruit new members. All members are encouraged to recruit new members. CPT Schneider will visit UWF ROTC unit to sign up 17 juniors. Survivor Assistance: RADM Engel expressed sympathy in the loss of Captain Dick Thomas. CAPT Mayer will have an article in the October Beacon regarding Florida laws in Do Not Resuscitate Orders. This committee is now down to only 2 members and help is desperately needed. If anyone is interested, please contact Captain Mayer. Captain Mayer’s phone number and email ad-dress will be published in all future editions of the Beacon. Hospital Liaison: No report. Scholarship Committee: Members who have sugges-tions regarding the essay topic for the 2013 scholarship awards are encouraged to contact Captain Frazier.
OLD BUSINESS Nominating Committee: Captain Herman and Captain Frazier submitted the following names for consideration for Board members to replace LCDR Beeby and CDR VonLorenz: CAPT Timberlake, Major Booten and Maj Sanders. Since only 2 new members are needed for 2013, a motion was made by CDR Milheim that he contact Captain Timberlake and hold his nomination in abeyance until 2014 when 3 new directors will need to be replaced. Motion carried. JROTC Support: The board approved that JROTC finan-cial support is not to exceed $2000 for 2013. CDR Milheim will send out letters to the JROTC units requesting a list of items needed for their unit. Member Spotlight: CDR VonLorenz received a biog-raphy from Captain Harry Herman, Past PMOAA Presi-dent, for publication. Other member suggestions were given. given. Veteran’s Day Luncheon: The October luncheon will be held on Thursday, 18 October at Heritage Hall starting at
1100 hours. Guest speaker will be Jerry Maygarden. In honor of our early celebration of Veteran’s Day – a POW table will be set up. CPT Schneider is POC. Christmas Meeting: No report. Question: has a con-tract been signed for the band? PMOAA 5 Star Level of Excellence award will be pre-sented at the 29-30 October meeting in Washington, DC. CDR Milheim will attend and accept the award. Veteran’s Day Parade: Scheduled for Monday 12 No-vember. Line up starts at 0830 at the corner of Spring and Main Street. CPT Schneider will contact LtCol Pe-ters for assistance from his JROTC unit. PMOAA Strategic Plan: RADM Engel presented objec-tives for the year 2013-2014. Board members were asked to review and provide feedback for discussion at the October meeting.
NEW BUSINESS 2013 Budget: Discussed above. It was recommended and approved that the Membership Renewal notice be placed in the October, November and December Beacon editions. Other eye catching recommendations were giv-en for members who have not renewed by January Thank You Letter from Shane Pascoe: “Hello, my name is Shane Pascoe, and I would like to thank you for the opportunity you have given me with the generous scholarship I received. I am going into my senior year and am majoring in biochemistry. I have maintained a 3.6 cumulative GPA earning the honor of being on the dean’s list every year here at Stetson University. I was elected president of the Lacrosse Club and am currently organizing the team in our pre-season. I have also been on the executive board for Phi Sigma Kappa, during which we earned the highest GPA, most community ser-vice hours, and won the overall best fraternity on cam-pus. Recently I was accepted into Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society, and while I have yet to prove myself as a leader in this particular group, my record of being helpful and leading when needed speak for itself.
Stetson University has become somewhat of a second home for me, as the small private campus allows me to know many of my fellow students and truly make memo-ries and learn lessons I will cherish for a life time. I have know that working hard would give me the opportunity to succeed, but to truly thrive and mature during my college life, I am blessed to be able to count on the support of family, friends and those willing to create and fund schol-arships. My senior year has already started at a blister-ing pace, and as I prepare for the next step in my life, I am confident I will be able to achieve my goals and suc-ceed. So again, thank you so much for your support and I hope you have a wonderful year.” Website Manager Back Up for CPT Schneider: No vol-unteers to date. If interested, please contact CPT Schneider. PMOAA Shirt Logo: CPT Schneider reported that only 4 shirt orders have been received to date. Notice will be run again.
Beacon deadline is NLT COB Wednesday, 25 Septem-ber 2012. The next board meeting will be held at Azalea Trace on Tuesday, 23 October at 1530.
Meeting adjourned at 1655. Respectfully submitted,
Joan M. Engel, Secretary
TAPS
Capt Edmund W. Howenstein, USAF (Ret) – May 2012
Mrs. Harriett Ruberg – August 2012
CDR Stephen H. Crane, USN (Ret) – August 2012
CAPT Richard T. Thomas, USN (Ret) – September 2012
COL Charles R. Yarborough, USN (Ret) – September 2012
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AUXILIARY CORNER- New Frontiers
Auxiliary members have a reason to celebrate this year. Ten years ago, MOAA formed a study group to look at auxiliary issues and how MOAA could better meet the needs of this important membership group. Soon after, the Auxiliary Mem-ber Advisory Committee (AMAC) was formed, and auxiliary liaisons were appointed in many chapters. Today, 116 auxilia-ry liaisons are serving as chapter leaders, and 15 are part of council leadership teams. You have chosen to continue your spouse’s dedication, service, and loyalty to this country. You’ve supported military families, planned events, managed projects, raised funds, and given comfort and help to other military spouses who have suffered the same loss as you. You have advocated maintaining and improving the benefits prom-ised to servicemembers. Now MOAA’s membership has voted on a proposed bylaw change, granting the vote on national MOAA issues to auxiliary members and allowing auxiliary members to serve on MOAA’s board of directors. Results will be announced in late October, but we anticipate member sup-port for this initiative. (PMOAA Bylaws state that auxiliary members are eligible to vote and/or hold office in PMOAA.)
Earlier in 2012, we told you about four areas of concern re-garding auxiliary members. They are low attendance at chap-ter events, an aging population, difficulty in recruiting new members, and the continuing inequity of the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (SBP/DIC) offset for military spouses who choose not to remarry. We suggested several ways to attract new auxiliary members to chapters, including program variety that appeals to all age groups, organizing activities such as trips to local points of interest that include auxiliary members, and supporting mean-ingful projects that serve the needs of military families and engage younger auxiliary members.
Because the SBP/DIC offset was the biggest concern, the AMAC has chosen it as its next national project. Congress has acknowledged the gross inequity that allows spouses age 57 or older who remarry to retain the benefits their late spouses earned but forces un-remarried spouses continue to have their SPB annuities reduced dollar-for-dollar by receipt of DIC pay-ments. SBP is income insurance purchased by the military retiree through monthly payments over a period of years. The AMAC will plan and execute a campaign to build support for eliminating the offset. We need help to launch a well-organized plan in early 2013. Please email ideas to your AMAC representative or to [email protected].
As auxiliary members, we need to commit to do all that we can to promote MOAA’s goals and issues in our chapters and communities. Together, we also can persuade Congress to eliminate the SBP/DIC offset.
Joyce Harte, Chair, Auxiliary Member Advisory Committee
RETIRED OFFICERS WIVES AND WIDOWS
ASSOCIATION (ROWWA)
ROWWA will hold their luncheon and fashion show on Thurs-day, October 11th at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Social time will begin at 11 AM followed by lunch and fashion show at 11:30 AM. Fashions will be provided by Chico’s.
Reservations are required. Cost for the luncheon is $18.00 and must be received no later than October 6th. Please send your check to: ROWWA c/o Mary Chase, 5321 Crystal Creek Drive, Pace, FL 32571. Wives and widows of retired military officers from all US military branches are invited to attend. For further information concerning the luncheon or ROWWA membership, please call Mary Chase at: 850-995-4466 or Jeannie Harris at: 850-677-9089. JoAnn Price
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THE OBAMACARE TAX VERSUS THE TRICARE FOR LIFE FEE:
According to Fact Check of the Annenburg Project, the taxes (as stipulated by the Su-preme Court) below would apply to those who choose not to buy private insurance:
"The minimum amount — per person — will be $695 once the tax is fully phased in. But it will be less to start. The minimum penalty per person will start at $95 in 2014, the first year that the law will require individu-als to obtain coverage. And it will rise to $325 the following year.
Starting in 2017, the minimum tax per person will rise each year with inflation. And for children 18 and under, the mini-mum per-person tax is half of that for adults.
However, the minimum amount per family is capped at tri-ple the per-person tax, no matter how many individuals are in the taxpayer’s household. So, for example, a couple with one child over 18 (or two children age 18 or under), and no coverage, would pay a minimum of $285 in 2014, $975 in 2015 and $2,085 in 2016. And that would be the minimum no matter how many uninsured dependents a taxpayer has.
The tax would be more for persons with higher taxable in-comes. When phased in, it will be 2.5 percent of household income that exceeds the income threshold for filing a tax return. For 2011, those thresholds were $9,500 for a single person under age 65, and $19,000 for a married person filing jointly with a spouse. So, to give a rough calculation, a couple with $100,000 of income might pay a tax of $2,025 if they choose to go without coverage.
But the penalty can never exceed the cost of the national average premiums for the lowest-cost “bronze” plans being offered through the new insurance exchanges called for under the law. We have no way of knowing what that aver-age rate might turn out to be in 2014, but there is reason to think it could be quite high. For example, the total cost of a basic Government Employees Health Association plan cur-rently offered through the Federal Employee Health Benefit program (the model for the state insurance exchanges) to-tals $9,459 per year for a family plan, and $4,159 for indi-vidual coverage."
Note: CBO, Jan. 11, 2010: Overall, CBO estimates that premiums for Bronze plans purchased individually in 2016 would probably average between $4,500 and $5,000 for single policies and between $12,000 and $12,500 for family policies.
The tables below have been previously published in the Beacon. But given the Administrations threat to veto the Defense Bill if the fees are not included in the Bill I have repeated them here. As noted above, Fact Check provided an analysis of the cost of Obamacare for those who choose not to buy private insurance. It is confusing even to those who know the system...and I confess that confusion in-cludes me. As I understand it, the Administration is recom-mending fees on TRICARE for those under the age of 65, whose retired pay is over $45,179 of approximately 300% over a five year period. And for those over the age of 65 fees on TRICARE for Life would be a 475% increase for the same period with the same pay.
Administration-Proposed TRICARE Fee Increases for FY2013-17
TRICARE Prime for Retired Beneficiaries Under Age 65 (Family Rate)*
* Single rate is 50% of family rate ** Retired pay thresholds to be indexed to COLA increases *** Fees for FY18 and outyears to be indexed to health cost inflation
TRICARE Standard for Retired Beneficiaries Under Age 65 (Family Rate)*
* Single rate is 50% of family rate ** Fees for FY18 and outyears to be indexed to health cost inflation
TRICARE-for-Life Annual Enrollment Fee (Per Individual)
** Retired pay thresholds to be indexed to COLA increases *** Fees for FY18 and outyears to be indexed to health cost inflation
Pharmacy Copays
*Non-Formulary pharmaceuticals will have limited availability in phar-macies
Exemptions: 1) Medically retired servicemembers and survivors of members
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SINGLES GROUP
Mary Frances Gamber, our hostess for October, chose a restaurant where we have not been for a long time: The Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel located at 200 E. Gregory Street. We will gather on Thursday, 25 October at 5 PM at the “1912” restaurant which is inside the hotel. The dinner menu also includes sandwiches – just in case you are not very hungry. All single PMOAA members are cordially invited to join us. If you need any further information and/or directions, give Mary Frances a buzz at 476-2559.
Gisela Vogentanz
OCTOBER MEMBER LUNCHEON Thursday, 18 October 2012 Seville Quarter, Heritage Hall
130 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Hospitality Hour: 1100 Lunch: 1200
Guest Speaker: Mr. Jerry Maygarden
Menu (Please check one)
____ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Cole Slaw and Baked Beans
OR ____ Chicken Parmesan Bundles Stuffed w/ Chopped
Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese with Panko Coating topped with a Sherry Cream Sauce. Mashed Potatoes and
Chefs choice vegetable. Rolls and Butter
Both served with Tossed Salad with Ranch or Vinaigrette Dressing
Iced Tea, Water and Coffee Dessert: Bread Pudding w/Whiskey Sauce
Reservations must be received by Sunday, 14 October 2012
NO EXCEPTIONS
Lunches are ordered on the basis of accepted reservations. Phone/email reservations are
considered committed and payable at the door.
RSVP to: Captain Neal J. Schneider USA RET 1580 Woodlawn Way Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
850-932-9242 Email: [email protected] OR website:
www.pmoaa.org
Reservations for ____ at $15.00/person
Total Enclosed _____________
Make check payable to PMOAA
_____ Check here if you would like a Singles Table Member Name ____________________________
Spouse Name _____________________________
Guest(s) Name ____________________________
Retired Pay**
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017***
$0 -22,589
$520 $600 $680 $760 $850 $893
$22,590- $45,178
$520 $720 $920 $1,185 $1,450 $1,523
$45,179 or more
$520 $820 $1,120 $1,535 $1,950 $2,048
Enrollment Fee
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
Deductible
$0 $300
$140 $320
$170 $400
$200 $460
$230 $520
$250 $580
Retired Pay*
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
$0 -22,589
$0 $35 $75 $115 $150 $158
$22,590- $45,178
$0 $75 $150 $225 $300 $317
$45,179 or more
$0 $115 $225 $335 $450 $475
Retail (1 mo refills)
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
Generic $5 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9
Brand $12 $26 $28 $30 $32 $34
Non-Formulary^ $25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mail Order (3 mo fill)
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017**
Generic $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9
Brand $9 $26 $28 $30 $32 $34
Non-Formulary $25 $51 $54 $58 $62 $66
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MAJ Molly Werner, USA (Ret) 850-474-1291 [email protected]
CAPT Joseph Thompson, USN (Ret) 850-492-5149 [email protected]
LTC Thomas Kuklish USA, (Ret) 251-961-1919 [email protected]
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
This month I will have the pleasure of sending letters to the 8 JROTC Units in our area to offer them an opportunity to acquire needed items for their High School Units. This is done every year and the schools include: Gulf Shores, Foley, Pine Forest, Pensacola, Northview, James M. Tate, Escambia, and Booker T. Washington.
Our PMOAA nominating committee has present-ed the following proposed members to replace retiring Board Members CDR James Von Lo-renz, USN and LCDR Francis Beeby, USN. The nominees are: LtCol Alan Sanders, USMC and MAJ Charles Booten, USAF. Voting for board member replacements will take place at the 15 November business meeting. Nominations will be taken from the floor. If you want to make a nomination, please make sure you have dis-cussed it and received approval from the mem-ber you are nominating. An absentee ballot is included in this edition of the Beacon for those unable to attend the November meeting. I ex-tend my deepest thanks to Captain Harry Her-man and Captain Jim Frazier for acting as our nominating committee this year.
The September luncheon held at the Pensacola Yacht Club was attended by over 45 members, more than twice the attendance of September 2011! We were all awarded an excellent presen-tation by Captain Maureen Padden, MC, USN, the Commanding Officer of Naval Hospital Pen-sacola. Captain Padden provided all with details of her past assignments and many insights into the future of Navy Medicine.
Our October Veterans Day luncheon will be a held in Seville Quarter at Heritage Hall. Our guest speaker is Mr. Jerry Maygarden. Mr. Maygarden was a Pensacola City Councilman from 1985 to 1992, Mayor pro tempore from 1989 to 1991, the Pensacola city mayor from 1991 to 1994, and member of the Florida House of Representatives, 2nd district, from 1994 to 2002. He served in the United States Navy and
What’s Inside… pg 1 President's Corner pg 1 September Luncheon Photos pg 2 Legislative Affairs pg 3 Legislative Affairs (Continued) pg 3 Do Not Resuscitate Order pg 3 TAPS pg 4 August Photos (Continued)
pg 5 PMOAA Renewal Form pg 5 PMOAA Absentee Ballot pg 6 Board of Directors Minutes pg 7 Auxiliary Corner pg 7 ROWWA pg 7 Singles Group pg 7 October Luncheon Reservation
served with the Navy Riverine Forces in the Me-kong Delta during the Vietnam War. As a reminder, please mark your calendars for our Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, 15 Nov 2012. This will be a dinner event at Azalea Trace and our guest speaker will be Heidi Blair from the USO. Also mark you calendars for the Pensacola Veterans Day Parade on Monday, 12 November. PMOAA will muster at 0830 at the corner of Spring and Main Streets down town and walk to the Veter-ans Memorial Park.
Vann Milheim
PMOAA Luncheon Photos
All photos courtesy of Elaine Ciardello
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President CDR William (Vann) Milheim, USN (Ret) 850-969-9715 [email protected]
1st Vice President CPT Neal J. Schneider, USA (Ret) 850-932-9242 [email protected]
2nd Vice President Maj Tom Fitzgerald, USMC (Ret)
850-206-6873 [email protected]
Secretary RADM Joan M. Engel, USN (Ret) 850-473-9899 [email protected]
Treasurer CAPT Bartholomew Walsh, USN (Ret) 850-712-1126 [email protected]
Chair, Survivor Assistance Committee CAPT Bill Mayer, USN (Ret)
850-932-5999 [email protected]
CDR Vann Milheim and CAPT Maureen Padden, MC, USN