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Next Meeting Wednesday June 19th, Knights of Columbus (Chicopee) Great New England Wings and Wheels Event
2013 Galaxy Community President's Annual Report
2013 Galaxy Community Council President’s Annual Report The Galaxy Community Council enjoyed another successful year in 2012. The team effort was once again the reason for our success. I can’t say enough about all of you who pitched in to work this year and I want to thank everyone for your involvement. I also want to thank everyone at Westover Air Reserve Base for their continued hospitality and support. Without them we wouldn’t be here. With the input and guidance of Colonel Steven Vautrain and his staff, the GCC continues to be an important organization at Westover Air Reserve Base. Our major accomplishments this year include: • About 100 GCC volunteers worked diligently to support the very successful August 4th & 5th Great New England Air Show. • Participation in Chicopee Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day activities. • The continuation of a strong relationship between the GCC and the Westover USO through financial contributions and volunteer help. • We provided financial contributions to the Westover Airman and Family Readiness Center, the Westover Civil Air Patrol, the Westover Young Marines and hurricane Sandy relief. • We continued relationships between the GCC and the local community via memberships in the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce and Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as with our elected officials to bring awareness of what we do in our local communities and the state. • We had a great Christmas party at the Castle of the Knights in December with GCC members, their guests and Westover representatives. In 2013 we will continue to explore ways to help where we can at Westover. Members of the GCC will continue to see an active board of directors. Incoming members of the GCC board of directors after a year off are: Carol Patterson, Amybeth Perry and Connie Foster. New to the Board is John Harrington who spearheaded the Salute to WWII veterans at the air show. Our membership continues to be strong; we have over 150 members who have renewed their memberships. 2013 activities will include two major events: • On August 24th & 25th we will produce the first edition of The Great New England Wings and Wheels at Westover Metropolitan Airport. 100% of the net proceeds from this non-Air Force event will provide us with seed money that will enable us to make the next Great New England Air Show a success. • On September 8th we will, once again support Westover Family Day, enabling reservists and their families to enjoy a fun-filled day. Other 2013 activities will include: • A continued active speakers’ program at the General Meetings. Participation in the Chicopee Memorial Day Parade and Veterans’ Day • Participation in the Chicopee Memorial Day Parade and Veterans’ Day activities. • We will continue to assist and contribute to the Westover USO and the Airman & Family Readiness Center. • We will continue our support of the Westover Civil Air Patrol and the Westover Young Marines. • We will participate in bus trips to Mohegan Sun Casino in March and the Rhode Island Air Show in June. I encourage all GCC members to actively participate in all of our activities. Our mission is to support the men and women at Westover. If anyone has any suggestions or wants to become more involved in an activity to better fulfill our mission, please contact me or any member of the board of directors. I’m proud to be associated with the members of the Galaxy Community Council, which will continue to be an important part of the Westover Family. With your help, we can look forward to a great year for the GCC and Westover ARB in 2013. Sincerely yours, Bud Shuback, President Galaxy Community Council
GCC has confirmed the following procedure for obtaining your 2013 Identification Card:
This necessary inconvenience is required for all non-military personnel to assure the security of Westover ARB. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Bud Shuback
2013 Dues
2013 GCC membership dues are due. Your current ID card expires on December 31st 2012. If you have already paid your 2013 dues, you can fill out your pass and ID App. If dues have not been paid, they cannot process your new ID. Please send your 2013 dues ($75) to Galaxy Community Council, 570 Patriot Ave, Westover ARB, 01022 at your earliest convenience (prior to 12/15/12, if possible, to avoid the year-end rush). ------------------
Bud,
I checked with security forces. They are going to a "contractors badge" because of the new computer system DBIDS. They can scan the ID card at the gate which basically tells them that you are authorized to be on base. Part of the process with the application is to complete a background investigation. In order to accomplish that they need the social security number. Suggestion is that if you get the forms back to go ahead and black out the socials. The other alternative is to have folks escorted which would be more of a hassle.
Kenneth M. Lute, Col, USAFR 439th Commander MSG
To save time, fill out the ID application form (on this site) before you go to Pass & ID.
If you want to check if their computer is up and running before going to Pass & ID, call 557-2012 to verify.
Bud Shuback, President Galaxy Community Council Checks should be made out to Galaxy Community Council and mailed to: Galaxy Community Council 570 Patriot Avenue, Box 10 Westover ARB, MA 01022
Dues payments will also be accepted at monthly 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 Air force Newsletter "Patriot" 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. Subject: 2013 GCC meeting & events schedule
As in the past all meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except August, November & December). Advance notice of changes will be posted at www.galaxycouncil.com.
Meeting cancellations due to weather will be posted on WGGB 40 & Fox 6.
Unless otherwise notified, all board of directors meetings will be held in the Wing HQ conference room beginning at 1600hrs sharp.
Until further notice, General Membership meetings will be held at the Chicopee Knights of Columbus, Council 4044 beginning with dinner at 1800hrs.
19 June 21 August (3rd Wednesday) 25 September 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
“CITIZENS SERVING THE PATRIOT WING” The Galaxy Community Council is a 501c3 charitable corporation. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and has no governmental status.
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