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OCTOBER 14, 2004
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Photo by Rachel Caldwell
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Picture and story by Audrey Kufahl |
| Audrey Schwantes Kufahl was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After
graduating from Chicago Teacher’s College Audrey became an airline stewardess
flying on both domestic and international flights.
When flying on international flights Audrey then made her home in Manhattan. Audrey returned home in Chicago and started to teach school.,,,yet still she thought “Why not try to get a commission in a Naval Air Reserve Squadron?” Audrey and a friend drove to Glenview Naval Air Station but she didn’t find anyone who could tell her where to go or with whom she should speak. However, she did meet the Navy pilot, Marv Kufahl who was to become her husband a year later. She become Marv’s wife and she also became mother to a wonderful eight-year-old son, Theron. Marv reported to Ellyson Field to learn how to fly helicopters before reporting to the Air Station in Argentia- Newfoundland. That was quite an experience! Then later, after three years at McGuire Air Force Base, the Kufahls found themselves headed for Naval Air Station, Norfolk. At the end of his duty at NAS, Norfolk, Marv was transferred to the base a short distance away- COM NAV AIR LANT. Marv was flag pilot on 1018, (the Admiral’s airplane) a job he took great pride in. Audrey taught school and was able to obtain her Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education. In 1991, she was chosen as the Outstanding Elementary School Librarian for the State of Virginia. While at AIR LANT the Kufahls made many friends and Audrey remains friends with them to this day. After Marv’s demise in 1978, Audrey chose to to make Virginia Beach home. Today she lives in her home with a lovable 100 lb. Golden Retriever, Brandy. |
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Beverly Skinner Smeltzer has asked The Rambling ROWS to convey her gratitude for all your kindnesses and inquiries. Beverly deeply appreciates your concern and especially your prayers for her recovery. Thanks for extending love and caring to our 1st Vice President! |
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The ROWS board has approved a change to our Standing Rules: Duties of Chairmen of Special Committees. We intended to straighten out the timeline for budget approval. The newly approved standing rule will replace Item #2 on page 47 of the current Yearbook. 2. There shall be a Budget Committee of four members including the retiring Treasurer, the new Treasurer, and two regular members, appointed by the new President immediately following the election of officers. They shall prepare a proposed budget for the new year and present it to the Board of Directors at its May meeting. a. The proposed budget for the new year shall be presented to the Board of Directors for approval at its May meeting. b. The budget approved by the Board of Directors shall be presented to the membership for approval at the June membership meeting. CHANGES TO BYLAWS ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP a. wives and widows of retired commissioned or warrant officers and retired women officers of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.. |
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To an official flag disposal ceremony October 8, 7:30 p.m. Held by American
Legion Post #35 (Willoughby area)…
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By Darlene Nelson – Doreen Steuteville ROWS extends a warm welcome to the following new member: Barbara Olsen, Richard L. VB VA Renewed memberships not in the 2004-05 yearbook: Patricia Biliski, Anthony VB VA
Address changes: Trula Becker, (Richard W.) Biloxi, MS
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August-September Sharron D’Angelo, Gladys Jenkins, Patty Leon, Lucy Page TLC Committee: Margaret Delaney, Sarah Dorin, Fran Erbe MEMORIALS Alzheimer’s Association in honor of CDR Harry Leo Clark, USN-Ret. 8/21/04, husband of former president Dee Clark. ROSES Beverly Skinner Smeltzer in hospital for heart surgery delivered by Rachel Caldwell & Gladys Jenkins Thelma Morrison in Leigh Memorial for knee
replacement surgery.
Mary Jane McCarthy hip replacement surgery
SYMPATHY CARDS Mr & Mrs Frank Rentz-Loss of son Frank (41 years old) Cross Junction, VA GET WELL CARDS/NOTES OF CHEER Mr & Mrs Edward L. Phillips (Ed is recovering from surgery) VA Beach Beverly Skinner Smeltzer recovering from heart by-pass surgery. Boo Thiele adverse reaction to medication and overnight hospital stay, recovering at home. Bob Saunders extensive knee surgery (husband of Sally) Mary Jane McCarthy recovering from hip replacement Gemma Aguilar moved downtown adjusting well
Thelma Morrison recovering from knee replacement
surgery
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Eastern Shore Chapel bldg fund Memorial for Barbara Striffler Alzheimer’s Association
THANK YOU NOTES Received from the family of Barbara Striffler for memorial, roses , visits and cards to Barbara. to Rachel Caldwell for chaplain’s assistance. |
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For updates on legislative issues, check the MOAA web site at http://moaa.org. You can also check out the MOAA website through the Hampton Roads Military Officers Association web site, as follows: http://members.cox.net/thrcmoaa/. Also you will find updates in the current issue of “Military Officer”. Sally Saunders will soon be in full swing as our legislative chairman. She has been busy of late as a result of Robert’s surgery. He is getting along well. Expect a full report in the next issue of “The Rambling ROWS”. |
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Anyone interested in forming a new chapter of the Red Hat Society, please call Patty Leon at 499-5016. |
| PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
When 1st Vice President Beverly Skinner Smeltzer suddenly had bypass surgery, we were all shocked and distressed. Beverly’s commitment to ROWS has been phenomenal, and ROWS members return great affection to Beverly. Thank Heaven, Beverly is now well into recovery. Still, it’s a good idea to “keep those cards and letters coming,” as well as prayers for her full recovery. In this situation, several ROWS members became pinch hitters, taking on various responsibilities for following up on Beverly’s plans. Marguerite Felt has provided last year’s program records—an excellent source of detailed information. Nancy Corner is staging the Fall Fashion Show, drawing on her own fashion-show experience. I have been working with Grand Affairs re the contract, and Ruth Geel has provided a summary of program budget expenditures to date so that I can monitor expenses as we go. We will continue to work together so that ROWS members can enjoy the wonderful slate of meetings that Beverly organized for our pleasure. She will soon be back with us, but for now we want to lighten her load, so that her energies can go to regaining her health. There will be more chances to help out, so step up to the plate, ROWS members!! Being a pinch-hitter is not all bad! --Anne Meek Kraine, President |
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After September luncheon
Call Anne Kraine to retrieve lost items, please |
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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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