Enjoy the theatre with your friends from ROWS! Fun tour trip to charming Lancaster Pennsylvania! Enjoy the play, “Noah” July 23-24. “Noah” is the story of the man who trusted God’s word and brought a new beginning with the joy of a God whose promises are true. Enjoy the Amish farmlands tour and the Kitchen Kettle village plus the Choo Choo Barn. Costs per person double occupancy 10 in a group or more $213, Per person double occupancy, senior citizen $218 and per person double occupant regular $223.  These rates include transportation, lodging at the McIntosh Inn, dinner at the Good and Plenty restaurant, and the visitor’s attractions above. Please call Pat Kiser (587- 8881) or Audrey Kufahl( 340 9042) to make your reservation or suggest another favorite.

Audrey Kufahl and Pat Kiser are working on arrangements for the coming year. Still under discussion are wonderful possibilities, such as a visit to the Atlantic City Antiques and Collectibles Fair in October, a December trip to New York City for evenings at the theater (and a little shopping), and an excursion to the spring flower show in Philadelphia. Audrey and Pat are zeroing in on the details for the New York trip—if we can sign up 25 people, we will have a bus exclusively for ROWS. This trip would take place during the week of December 6-10. 

The Christmas Dinner Dance is December 3.

FY2005 Budget: Keep Those Cards & Letters Coming!
In late March, House and Senate passed their respective versions of the budget with provisions aimed at relieving the SBP annuity. The Senate provided real budget authority; the House offered a promise. 

Contact your representative; call MOAA’s toll-free hotline at 1-877-762-8762 ask for your representative’s office; tell the staff member you want your representative to sign Rep. Chet Edwards’ (D-Texas) discharge petition on H.R. 548.  (A discharge petition forces a bill out of committee to the House floor when a majority of members sign the petition.)
Or e-mail MOAA’s website asap http://www.moaa.org/legislative/SBP/.

Commissary & Exchange Benefits.
In March the House Armed Services Total Forces Subcommittee held a hearing to examine the current state of Morale, Welfare, & Recreation (MWR) and Commissary programs. Rep. John McHugh (R-New York) expressed his belief that MWR programs, especially Commissary and Exchange benefits, are powerful retention and readiness tools. Don’t forget- call your legislator!

Thank you for this honor. I will  bring you the newest technology and the best newsletter we can combine with my Macs and 14 years of experience in print layout and design.
Let us never forget our gallant fighting forces and civilian support Americans who are fighting in Iraq and protecting us throughout the world. We hold dear all our valiant heros retired and active. 

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Roses
     Barbara Striffler in BayPoint Rehab Center (delivered by Darlene Nelson)
     Kay Onhaizer in Virginia Beach General Hospital,
     Shirley Clapp, death of her husband Archie (delivered by Gladys Jenkins)

Get Well Cards/Notes of Cheer
     Barbara Striffler
     Isabelle Holmes
     June Fritschman
     Kay Onhaizer

Sympathy Cards
     Family of Lois Jordan
     Shirley Clapp upon the death of her husband, Archie 5/15/04

Memorials
     Davis Corner Rescue Squad in memory of Lois Jordan. 
     Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer rescue Squad in memory of 
       Col. Archie J. Clapp, USMC Ret. 5/15/04

Thank You Notes
     Received from Katherine Mobbs for roses

Phone Call 
     Peggy Cleghorn has a new address and phone numbe

At our May meeting, Jeannette Maygarden admitted that the Society was truly “a gleam in her eye” when she single-handedly founded ROWS in 1973. In her retrospective on that day, she traced the history and development of our Society—and in a marvelously entertaining style.

As I listened, I couldn’t help but think that Jeannette is a good example for all of us. It’s been a long time since 1973, you know? But Jeannette remains a lively, vital, warm-hearted woman fortified with optimism, all-around “smarts,” and a good sense of humor. She is still our leader, a person we are always proud to know! 

The entire meeting was a celebration of our common experiences and our support and understanding for each other. ROWS is still going strong and growing strong! 
And now we’re off on a new year, with great appreciation for Beverly’s leadership. Somehow I feel like saying “Happy New Year!” Know what I mean?
You have honored me by selecting me to return as your President. We face the usual challenges: Bringing in new members, expanding the numbers of members on committees, and ensuring more great programs!.

The year holds great promise for ROWS, and I appreciate the confidence placed in me. Remember to keep me up-to-date on any concerns and issues you may have, and please consider volunteering for some “do-able” committee task. ROWS needs all of us to make this truly a happy new year.