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Anne Meek Kraine Say “I Will!” Spring has come at last! We have just elected a group of officers who have experience in the organization and the desire to serve the entire ROWS sisterhood.We’ve extended membership this year to wives, widows, and women officers of NOAA and the Public Health Service. And new members—a few—have volunteered to take the various committee chairmanships, too. So we have reason to enjoy the sunshine and flowers of spring. We do face a few challenges. The first is to get you to serve on a committee. ROWS needs you! If you’re asked to serve on a committee, say “I will!” Committee work does not require daily perspiration, just now-and-then effort. And it pays so well—not in dollars, of course, but in expanding your circle of friends and getting acquainted with talented women. Another challenge is the possibility of cutting back on the number of meetings per year. The new board will take up this challenge after the May installation. This suggestion came out of the discussions of the Nominating Committee, which encountered heavy resistance from members when they were considered as nominees for office. Some even went so far as to say that ROWS should simply disband, since so few members were willing to be nominated. Perhaps, if we cut down on the workload, we can maintain ROWS without giving up the ship. Call the new president and tell her you would like to help. And if you’re asked, say “I will!” |
Submitted By Ruth Geel, Treasurer |
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ROWS extends a warm welcome to the following new members: Phyllis Heberling. Virginia Beach Jeanney Meagher,
Mary Wheeler,
Total Membership of ROWS: 375 |
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RUTH MILLS HOLLAND By Rachel Caldwell |
| Ruth has been President of ROWS two different times. She has also worked
tirelessly as Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and in various other positions
in ROWS. Ruth was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1915. She
was a graduate of University of Pittsburgh, majoring in History and French,
and was a member of The Tri Delta Sorority. Ruth’s father owned a big business
in Pittsburgh and after graduation, Ruth worked in her father’s business.
She met the love of her life, Donald Holland, a Naval Officer, and married
him in 1937. Don’s duties carried them to many places, such as: as Washington,
D.C., American Samoa, Annapolis Naval Academy, and Cleveland.
Ruth and Don had 5 children, two boys and three beautiful daughters. Don is now deceased, but lived to see all of their children graduate from college. One of the boys followed in his father’s footsteps and is now a Retired Navy Captain, teaching ROTC in Florida. One son is a minister, one daughter is a teacher, another daughter had her own business, and another daughter married a navy man, who later rose to the rank of Admiral. All of Ruth’s talented children have made her proud. Ruth has always been very involved in volunteer work, such as PTA in all the schools the children attended, Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts, Board of Directors for YWCA, Navy Bargain Shop, Navy Relief, and others. Even though Ruth is nearing 90 (July), she is still involved in many organizations, such as Baylake Methodist Church, where she has been active in years past for the Soup Kitchen and Sunday School. She is an avid bridge player, playing in lots of different groups. Everyone loves to have Ruth on their team. She is still active in ROWS, and is currently a member of the Red Hat Society. She is renowned for her entertainment and cooking; many times having her recipes appear in the newspapers. Ruth never gives up. She is always optimistic and has a smile for everyone. What a great example of a Navy Wife, mother, grandmother, American Citizen, and member of ROWS! |
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Sharron D’Angelo, Gladys Jenkins, Patty Leon, Fran Erbe TLC Committee: Margaret Delaney, Sarah Dorin |
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| SYMPATHY CARDS |
Family of ROWS member Gwen Preston Farino 3/28/05 |
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| MEMORIALS |
American Cancer Society in honor of Gwen Preston Farino |
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| GET WELL / NOTES OF CHEER |
Kay Palko undergoing tests |
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| ROSES |
Elizabeth Jay delivered by Patty Leon |
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| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |
American Heart Association for memorial to Dorothy Edelman 2/08/05 |
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| THANK YOU NOTES |
To Adriana Grillo for printing ROWS notes |
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| Item #1:
Nexium and Teveten have been identified by the DOD to be included in the category of drugs which would increase the co-payment to $22 instead of the current amount of $9. These two drugs meet the requirements for the “non-formulary category”, but the change will not become effective until the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) gives final approval. If each individual doctor can document a medical necessity for the patient and states that other less expensive drugs cannot be used, it may be possible to continue receiving these drugs at the current price. Nothing can be done until the assistant secretary gives his final approval. When that occurs, you can check out the rules for medical necessity by calling Express-Scripts customer service at 1-866-363-8779. However, since they have been inundated with calls, please do not contact them regarding this matter until the final approval by the assistant secretary. Item #2:
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For the most current and up-to-date schedule of chapter events, click on Calendar of Events |
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The Official Newsletter for the Retired Officer's Wives Society (ROWS) The Rambling ROWS is published monthly and is intended primarily for distribution to, and non-commercial use by, members and associates of the Retired Officer's Wives Society. The Rambling Rows
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