March 15 Intercom
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The Intercom... Order of Daedalians! 7th Flight (Harold L. George)! P.O. Box 88051, Los Angeles CA 90009
Order of Daedalians The National Fraternity of Military Pilots
7th flight (Harold L. George)
Los Angeles, California
March 2015 - Vol 30: No. 2
March 2015! Rank First Name Last name suffix! Address! City, State Zip!
Founders Day!!! January Program Review! From the Skipper! Dues are Due! Golf Tourney is Approaching!! Founders Day Information! January Meeting Photos! Blasts from the Afterburner
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Dana Parker
Dues paid through
! Dana is a superintendent for American President Lines, which is a large steamship line (We operate those big container ships. And, if we ever resolve the contract the the longshoremen's union, we might actually unload a few of them...).! ! In his spare time, he portrays James Madison (the "Father of the Constitution") at Independence Hall at Knott's Berry Farm. He also travels to schools and civic groups to give living history talks as James Madison and as a Minuteman.! ! In addition to the book he wrote on aircraft production in WWII ("Building Victory"), he has also written a small book on square-rigged sailing ships, and a number of guest columns for newspapers and magazines on historical and current events topics.
The Intercom: Editor LtCol Patricia Murray! 2001 Warfield Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278! (805) 551-9393 [email protected]! Membership questions: Mr. Ed Richardson! 5046 RockValley Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275! 310-377-0556 [email protected]
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Century Club for 2014 Aharon Aharonian*** Edwin Baumann* Dave Bockelman* Art Connor* Walter Crandall, III* Edna Davis* Richard Dingman* Russell Drosendahl*
Gail Edwards* Clint Ferguson David Fey* James Garber, III* Norval Heath* Jacque Johnson Keeling Family* Lloyd Kenworthy*
Richard McKay Sam Melvin Bill Meyer Patricia Murray* Bob Nelson Linda Northrup* J P Onesty Tom Reiter*
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Ed Richardson* James Shelton, Jr* Keith Smith, Jr.* R.L. Spies* Henry Steinkamp, Jr* William Tillotson* John Wagner*
The Order of Daedalians, the National Fraternity of Military Pilots, was organized on 26 March 1934 by a group of World War I commissioned Army pilots to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country and ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to nation above personal safety or position. Membership is open to pilots (commissioned, warrant officers, USAAF flight officers, and WASPs) of all US armed services and who can be on active duty, retired or have left the service, under honorable conditions, prior to retirement. Help bring a member in the Order, now!
March 21, 2015 Founders Day!
Ed Baumann
January 15, 2014 Program Ed…wow! What we needed was more time to hear about your amazing journey though life and our military history. Your stories of survival, luck, courage and faith had us on the edge of our seats your entire presentation. It is so wonderful to know we have such a hero among us. Thank you for bringing Maggie to share as well. We are so honored to have you as a member of our Dlight, we thank you for your amazing presentation and thank you wholeheartedly for your service to our country!
March 21, 2015 - Founder’s Day Meeting Port’s O’ Call Restaurant, San Pedro 1100-1500
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March 21st is our annual Founder’s Day get-‐together and this time we are gathering at the Port’s O’ Call Restaurant in San Pedro in a large private banquet room overlooking part of the San Pedro shipping channel. This is a great meeting place, easy to reach, lots of parking, a bright sunny day of activities planned. Included in our activities is a Century Club recognition and awards event, so all Century Club members please join us and bring a friend. Dana Parker is our speaker and he will share the insights of how America responded to a Call to Action, creating a large aerospace industry situated here in southern California -‐ creativity at its best. In our last Intercom we announced a proposition to increase our Friend of Flight membership from 10% to 15% and ballots were included for membership voting. Approximately 91% of the ballots received were in favor of the proposed Friend of Flight membership increase and the change approved by the Board of Directors on 12 February 2015. Thank you all for considering and voting on this measure. While not unexpected, our luncheon expenses will rise a small amount beginning at our May luncheon meeting. Together with Lt Col Murray, we met with the caterer to assess the basis for the price changes and to explore options to minimize any increases. The caterer was receptive and is considering our suggestions, but conservatively the new luncheon cost increase should be limited to $3.00 -‐ $3.50. As in the past, we will continue to enjoy a truly Dine catered lunch, to include the beverage services previously provided. While a small increase is now eventual, it is attractive since it is far below equivalent restaurant luncheon pricing and additionally, it represents a 30% discount below the pricing that the caterer charges LAAFB for base hosted functions. More to follow. Lt General Kehoe, our Dadaelian National Commander has agreed to meet with us at our May luncheon. For those not familiar with Genera Kehoe’s background, prepare to be astounded. That truly Dine, energetic ofDicer and patriot has been involved in a multitude of impressive endeavors, both in the service and subsequent to that service. Strongly recommend that you all join us for General Kehoe’s luncheon visit and discussions. Another event of importance is that the Navy Blue Angels are returning to PT Mugu NAS for one of their premier airshows on 26 and 27 September. Please mark your event schedules. Finally, still on events of importance, our annual golf outing is scheduled for May 19th at the Las Alamitos course. Please contact Lt Colonel Sam Melvin (310 377-‐3202) to schedule your foursome or to join a foursome.
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Al Chealander Annual Daedalian Golf Touranment When: Time: Where: ! ! Cost: Format: Includes:
!Trophies: Overall Champ:
May 19, 2015 0800 Shot Gun Start Navy Los Alimitos Golf Course 5660 Orangewood Ave, Cypress, CA 90630 $80 per person/$12 for lunch only Four Player Shamble (use the best drive, then play your ball) Golf and Cart, Tee Prizes, Gourmet Buffet and a great time!!! Closest to the pin, Long Drive Straightest drive Low net for ages below 50, 50-70,and over 70 Low Gross for team with the yellow ball Low net, name on Daedalian Plaque, as well as a trophy
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Founder’s Day 2015 When: Time: Where: ! !
March 21, 2015 1100 - 1500 Port’s O’ Call Restaurant Berth 76 San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 833-3553 Cost: $40 per person Speaker: Dana Parker Website for more info: www.portsocalldining.com Directions to Port’s O’ Call, San Pedro: From either the 110 Fwy south or Vincent Thomas Bridge west, take the Harbor Blvd exit south to 6th Street. Turn left and immediately right onto Sampson Way. Bear left onto Nagoya Way to Port’s O’ Call Restaurant.
All are Welcome!! Please bring your friends and family to this annual event.
Dues are Due!! 2015 FLIGHT 7 DUES (Please note your dues expiration date on the address label)
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$25/Year and may be paid up to three years. Make checks payable to: Daedalian Flight 7
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Mail to: Edward Richardson 5046 Rockvalley Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
January Luncheon Moments!
The Intercom... Order of Daedalians! 7th Flight (Harold L. George)! P.O. Box 88051, Los Angeles CA 90009
Order of Daedalians The National Fraternity of Military Pilots
7th flight (Harold L. George)
Los Angeles, California
March 2015 - Vol 30: No. 2
March 2015! Rank First Name Last name suffix! Address! City, State Zip!
Founders Day!!! January Program Review! From the Skipper! Dues are Due! Golf Tourney is Approaching!! Founders Day Information! January Meeting Photos! Blasts from the Afterburner
! !
Dana Parker
Dues paid through
! Dana is a superintendent for American President Lines, which is a large steamship line (We operate those big container ships. And, if we ever resolve the contract the the longshoremen's union, we might actually unload a few of them...).! ! In his spare time, he portrays James Madison (the "Father of the Constitution") at Independence Hall at Knott's Berry Farm. He also travels to schools and civic groups to give living history talks as James Madison and as a Minuteman.! ! In addition to the book he wrote on aircraft production in WWII ("Building Victory"), he has also written a small book on square-rigged sailing ships, and a number of guest columns for newspapers and magazines on historical and current events topics.
The Intercom: Editor LtCol Patricia Murray! 2001 Warfield Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278! (805) 551-9393 [email protected]! Membership questions: Mr. Ed Richardson! 5046 RockValley Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275! 310-377-0556 [email protected]
The Intercom...!
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Century Club for 2014 Aharon Aharonian*** Edwin Baumann* Dave Bockelman* Art Connor* Walter Crandall, III* Edna Davis* Richard Dingman* Russell Drosendahl*
Gail Edwards* Clint Ferguson David Fey* James Garber, III* Norval Heath* Jacque Johnson Keeling Family* Lloyd Kenworthy*
Richard McKay Sam Melvin Bill Meyer Patricia Murray* Bob Nelson Linda Northrup* J P Onesty Tom Reiter*
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!
Page 4
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* Indicates CC Founder Member! ** Deceased
Ed Richardson* James Shelton, Jr* Keith Smith, Jr.* R.L. Spies* Henry Steinkamp, Jr* William Tillotson* John Wagner*
The Order of Daedalians, the National Fraternity of Military Pilots, was organized on 26 March 1934 by a group of World War I commissioned Army pilots to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country and ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to nation above personal safety or position. Membership is open to pilots (commissioned, warrant officers, USAAF flight officers, and WASPs) of all US armed services and who can be on active duty, retired or have left the service, under honorable conditions, prior to retirement. Help bring a member in the Order, now!
March 21, 2015 Founders Day!
Ed Baumann
January 15, 2014 Program Ed…wow! What we needed was more time to hear about your amazing journey though life and our military history. Your stories of survival, luck, courage and faith had us on the edge of our seats your entire presentation. It is so wonderful to know we have such a hero among us. Thank you for bringing Maggie to share as well. We are so honored to have you as a member of our Dlight, we thank you for your amazing presentation and thank you wholeheartedly for your service to our country!
March 21, 2015 - Founder’s Day Meeting Port’s O’ Call Restaurant, San Pedro 1100-1500
The Intercom...!
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!
!
!
March 21st is our annual Founder’s Day get-‐together and this time we are gathering at the Port’s O’ Call Restaurant in San Pedro in a large private banquet room overlooking part of the San Pedro shipping channel. This is a great meeting place, easy to reach, lots of parking, a bright sunny day of activities planned. Included in our activities is a Century Club recognition and awards event, so all Century Club members please join us and bring a friend. Dana Parker is our speaker and he will share the insights of how America responded to a Call to Action, creating a large aerospace industry situated here in southern California -‐ creativity at its best. In our last Intercom we announced a proposition to increase our Friend of Flight membership from 10% to 15% and ballots were included for membership voting. Approximately 91% of the ballots received were in favor of the proposed Friend of Flight membership increase and the change approved by the Board of Directors on 12 February 2015. Thank you all for considering and voting on this measure. While not unexpected, our luncheon expenses will rise a small amount beginning at our May luncheon meeting. Together with Lt Col Murray, we met with the caterer to assess the basis for the price changes and to explore options to minimize any increases. The caterer was receptive and is considering our suggestions, but conservatively the new luncheon cost increase should be limited to $3.00 -‐ $3.50. As in the past, we will continue to enjoy a truly Dine catered lunch, to include the beverage services previously provided. While a small increase is now eventual, it is attractive since it is far below equivalent restaurant luncheon pricing and additionally, it represents a 30% discount below the pricing that the caterer charges LAAFB for base hosted functions. More to follow. Lt General Kehoe, our Dadaelian National Commander has agreed to meet with us at our May luncheon. For those not familiar with Genera Kehoe’s background, prepare to be astounded. That truly Dine, energetic ofDicer and patriot has been involved in a multitude of impressive endeavors, both in the service and subsequent to that service. Strongly recommend that you all join us for General Kehoe’s luncheon visit and discussions. Another event of importance is that the Navy Blue Angels are returning to PT Mugu NAS for one of their premier airshows on 26 and 27 September. Please mark your event schedules. Finally, still on events of importance, our annual golf outing is scheduled for May 19th at the Las Alamitos course. Please contact Lt Colonel Sam Melvin (310 377-‐3202) to schedule your foursome or to join a foursome.
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The Intercom...! !
Al Chealander Annual Daedalian Golf Touranment When: Time: Where: ! ! Cost: Format: Includes:
!Trophies: Overall Champ:
May 19, 2015 0800 Shot Gun Start Navy Los Alimitos Golf Course 5660 Orangewood Ave, Cypress, CA 90630 $80 per person/$12 for lunch only Four Player Shamble (use the best drive, then play your ball) Golf and Cart, Tee Prizes, Gourmet Buffet and a great time!!! Closest to the pin, Long Drive Straightest drive Low net for ages below 50, 50-70,and over 70 Low Gross for team with the yellow ball Low net, name on Daedalian Plaque, as well as a trophy
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Founder’s Day 2015 When: Time: Where: ! !
March 21, 2015 1100 - 1500 Port’s O’ Call Restaurant Berth 76 San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 833-3553 Cost: $40 per person Speaker: Dana Parker Website for more info: www.portsocalldining.com Directions to Port’s O’ Call, San Pedro: From either the 110 Fwy south or Vincent Thomas Bridge west, take the Harbor Blvd exit south to 6th Street. Turn left and immediately right onto Sampson Way. Bear left onto Nagoya Way to Port’s O’ Call Restaurant.
All are Welcome!! Please bring your friends and family to this annual event.
Dues are Due!! 2015 FLIGHT 7 DUES (Please note your dues expiration date on the address label)
!
$25/Year and may be paid up to three years. Make checks payable to: Daedalian Flight 7
!
Mail to: Edward Richardson 5046 Rockvalley Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
January Luncheon Moments!
