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Wanted, 100 Local Heroes That’s what Galaxy Council President Bud Shuback will be talking about at the upcoming May meeting of the Galaxy Community Council. President Shuback will introduce a unique approach to helping fund the 2012 Great New England Air Show and Open House. Galaxy members will be asked to contact individuals, groups and businesses asking them to join the Galaxy Council in saluting the “Greatest Generation”. That is, those men and women who served in WW II. In appreciation of their support, Local Heroes will receive two tickets to the August 3rd air show kick off breakfast, two one day tickets and two one day tickets to the Mike Goulian Ultimate VIP Experience. Galaxy members are encouraged to make a special effort to attend this pre air show meeting
Memorial Day Parade – The Galaxy Council is looking for members to march in the Chicopee Memorial Day Parade. Marchers will meet at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 28th at Dana Park which is located at Newbury and Springfield streets. The 1.5 mile march will end at the Chicopee Veteran’s Memorial Plaza at the old Chicopee High School. Transportation will be provided for those who have difficulty walking. THE UNIFORM OF THE DAY IS KHAKI SHORTS (OR SKIRTS), LIGHT BLUE GALAXY COUNCIL OXFORD OR POLO SHIRTS. Galaxy members who will march should advise President Bud Shuback by phone 592-6301 or email budphoto@charter.net SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Galaxy members who have not signed up to work at the 2012 Great New England Air Show and Open House may do so by calling the USO at (413) 557-3290. At that time members may give the days they are available to work and request a particular section where they wish to work. Members should also give their shirt size which will be distributed at the July meeting.
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Upcoming Galaxy Meetings
Galaxy Council Vice President Ed Spellacy continues his short stories (Pan Amusings) from his days as a Pan Am 747 Captain. Check out these very interesting stories from a fellow member.
The 2012 dues for the Galaxy Council remain at $75.00. In order to keep your access to the base these dues must be paid by December 31st. If your dues are not current at that time your base pass will become invalid. If your dues remain unpaid as of January 31, 2012 your Galaxy membership will be terminated and a new member application must be submitted along with a check for $75.00. The BOD will then vote on your application as a new member at the next BOD meeting. Lists of paid members will be sent weekly to Pass and Id starting on Friday September 16th.
Galaxy Community Council 570 Patriot Avenue, Box 10 Westover ARB, MA 01022
Dues payments will also be accepted at monthly meetings. GALAXY MEMBER OF THE MONTH - Each month the Galaxy Community Council profiles one of its members. This month’s member is:
Gerry Clark - When trying to find the most appropriate word to describe Gerry Clark; the word selflessness comes to mind. His quiet demeanor and matter of fact attitude belie a spirit of serving and thinking of others. Gerry came to the Galaxy Council about 8 years ago at the behest of Galaxy member, Robert Cahillane and has clearly demonstrated his willingness to step up and get involved. Gerry’s military career included a 1966 Vietnam tour with the U. S. Army’s 9th Infantry Division assigned to engage enemy forces in the Mekong Delta. In addition to volunteering with the Galaxy Council he is also an ombudsman for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. As if that is not enough, he is also involved with the Veteran’s Council of Northampton and is a Past President. Oh wait, there is more! Gerry has been very active in a program to take World War II and Korean War veterans and a family member or caregiver to Washington DC to visit the monuments erected in their honor. Gerry is still employed at Kollmorgen but says it is only part time. In his spare time (?) he and his wife of 26 years, the former Pamela Godfrey, enjoy golf which is a good thing since their home abuts the Northampton Country Club. One last example of his demeanor, Gerry did not feel he warranted this acknowledgement but felt another member was more deserving. When it was pointed out that the member has already accepted this last year he relented. Gerry, its people like you that make the Galaxy Community Council such a great organization.
The Air force Newsletter "Patriot"
Westover C-5 performs AFC Championship Game Flyover at Gillette Stadium
People from western Mass saw a familiar sight during the opening ceremonies of the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium Sunday, the Patriot Wing from Westover Air Reserve Base.
Thanks to all of the Galaxy Community Council volunteers for your participation and help
in making Westover's September 11th 2011 Family Day a resounding success.
“Thanks to everyone who volunteered for Family Day” As in the past all meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except November and December). A summer meeting may be cancelled. Advance notice will be given at www.galaxycouncil.com and in the GCC newsletter. 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. Meeting Dates subject to change ***Meeting cancellations due to winter weather: Go to ABC 40/FOX 6 for notice of GCC meeting cancellations Military Discounts plus 1st Month Free
The Galaxy Community Council is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 charitable corporation that supports the Great New England Air Show. It is responsible for raising funds to support the non-military participants, such as civilian aerobatic acts and vintage ‘war bird” aircraft at the air show. The Galaxy Community Council is a private organization. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and has no governmental status.
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