Next Meeting July 28

July Meeting Notice

Letter from the President

 IT’S TIME FOR US TO STEP UP TO WESTOVER FAMILY DAY!

        On Saturday, September 11^th the Galaxy Community Council will once again be supporting our major event of the year at Westover ARB.  The 439^th Airlift Wing Family Day will be visited by approximately 4000 military personnel and their families.  Except for the Great New England Air Show, our support of the annual Family Day at Westover is the most important event of the year for our organization. 
        WE NEED YOU!!!  Between now and August 25^th, volunteer and sign up to enable as many military personnel as possible to enjoy a day at Westover ARB with their families.  CONTACT Ed Spellacy (Ed707747@charter.net)  to sign up.  GCC member spouses who wish to work at this event are encouraged to volunteer also. You will be able to learn about specific jobs and assignments at our July 28^th and August 25^th  meetings. 
        Col. Robert Swain, Base Commander, has again reminded me to let you know that he considers the GCC to be part of the Westover Family.   He has invited our families to join in the activities on September 11^th.  Food and beverages, games and activities for kids and adults and the ability to get to know the Westover Family on a more personal level make this a great event to attend.
GCC volunteers, will be there to cook and serve food, support the raffle as well as recreational activities and do whatever else may be required, there will be breaks to spend with your family.  Our model airplane contingent will be providing flying demonstrations and the GCC is making a financial contribution The Wing Picnic occurs on September 11th between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on the Westover ellipse, after which there is an evening event at the WESTOVER CLUB with more food and live entertainment, which we are all invited to enjoy.
        Volunteers are asked to be at the parking area between the Base Gym and the Ellipse at 9:00 AM where you will pick up your T-shirt (give your shirt size to Ed Spellacy when you sign up), get final instructions and be in the GCC group photo.
Our objective for the Wing Picnic is to staff as many jobs as possible to enable Westover personnel to enjoy a stress free, fun filled day with their families.  For those of you who want to “give back” to the military, this is the way you, as a GCC member, can do so.  I urge you to make every effort to support this event.

 Bud Shuback, President

Galaxy Community Council

        Barnes Air National Guard Base will host an air show on August 21-22 of 2010.  The Galaxy Community Council will play an active role in this event.  More information regarding our participation will follow.  Go to www.westfieldairshow.net for show information.

 May MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Each month the Galaxy Community Council profiles one of its members.  This month’s member is:

Tom Kennedy – Tom has been a member of the Galaxy Community Council since 1990.   He has been a member of the Board of Directors almost as long, coming on board in 1991 when it was then called the Board of Governors.   Having been a commercial pilot most of his life, Tom was naturally interested in planes, which prompted friends of his to get him involved in the Galaxy Council. Many of us have Tom to thank for the ongoing display of War Birds at the air shows each year, as he has been handling this side of the show since 1992.  While talking to Tom, I learned the expense involved in bringing to War Birds to the Air Show each year.  Tom coordinates with other air shows in the northeast to try to share the travel expenses and fuel, and therefore bring us a more impressive display each year. Tom met his wife when he was a pilot for Eastern Airlines and she was a stewardess.  They’ve been married 31 years and have one daughter.  In his spare time, Tom enjoys hunting, and target & skeet shooting.  We thank you for your all your hard work and ongoing contributions to the Galaxy Community Council.

  If you know a Galaxy member who you believe should be considered for “Member of the Month, contact Bud Shuback or Connie Foster.

 2009 Great New England Air Show Economic Impact Report                                   

Meeting Info 
As in the past all meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except November and December).  Because this is not an air show year, summer meetings may be cancelled.  Advance notice will be given at www.galaxycouncil.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, all board of directors meetings will be held in the Wing HQ conference room beginning at 1600hrs sharp.
General membership meetings will be held at the Westover Club beginning with dinner at 1800hrs

Upcoming Galaxy Meetings
Meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except November and December).
       
         2010 Schedule
                28 July
                25 August
                22 September
                27 October
                17 November
                15 December (Christmas party)
                14 December (board of directors)

        Meeting Dates subject to change

PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS FOR ALL FUTURE GCC CORRESPONDENCE: