Ice Skating Adventure - Southwest Research Institute

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE®
RRA.SWRI.ORG
SAN ANTONIO, TX
JANUARY 2014
Join the RRA Travel Committee for an
Ice Skating Adventure
Saturday, January 11
11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
$9 per person (includes skate rental)
$7 entry fee for adults/children with their own skates.
Pay in advance at the SwRI Fitness Center.
Deadline for payment and/or refunds is
Friday, January 3.
Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods
17530 Henderson Pass
San Antonio, TX 78232
www.northwoodsice.net
Event Information
• Dress warmly.
• Locker rental available for $0.50. Be sure to bring quarters.
• There is a heated area for spectators.
• The facility has concessions, an arcade, and miniature golf.
• Open to all RRA members and their immediate family members.
• For questions, contact Linda De Salme at linda.desalme@swri.org.
Skip-A-Payment Now In Effect
RRA Viewfinders
Put your bills on hiatus and Skip-A-Payment on your loan at
SwRCFCU! A Skip-A-Payment coupon(s) will defer one of the
following per loan:
• One monthly loan payment
• Two consecutive semi-monthly payments
• Two consecutive bi-weekly payments
• Four consecutive weekly payments
Coupons are valid January 1 through February 28, 2014 and may
not be used in conjunction with any other skip-a-payment option
or extension made within the prior 90 days.
Call 210-684-1054 for more information and all qualifications. Please note: A $25 processing fee per loan will be applied.
Did you receive a brand-new camera from Santa this year and want
to use its full potential? Whether you are a novice or a professional,
the ViewFinders Photography Club has something for you! We
are a group of shutterbugs interested in all things photographic.
Come join us in cafeteria private dining room the first Tuesday of
every month at 11:30. We hold monthly photography challenges,
presentations, and group outings to help our members become
better photographers. For more information about ViewFinders,
contact Chris Bemben at x3050.
2014 Weight Watchers Challenge
Why weight? Join WW at Work now and be part of the 2014
Challenge!
New Year, New You!
Slick Talkers Toastmasters Club will host an Open House on
January 31, 2014, from 11:30-12:30, in the Bldg. 77 first floor
Conference room. Find out how easy and fun it is to improve your
leadership, speaking, feedback, and thinking skills. Join us for food,
fun, and an opportunity to learn about Toastmasters. Call Laura
Vela, x2736, or Alana Woods, x3760, if you have any questions.
2013 SwRI/RRA Event Photos
The Weight Watchers monthly pass is available at the discounted
price of $29.96 for employees and $39.95 (normally $42.95) for
non-employees. SwRI employees are subsidized $9.99 per month
when there are 20 or more paying members. All members will
receive FREE e-Tools. Attend meetings to become eligible to win.
Photos can be found on the RRA website (rra.swri.org)
• Cowboy Breakfast
• Western Dance
• Fun with the Easter Bunny
• Southwest Golf Classic
• Turkey Trot
• Holiday Dinner & Dance
• Children’s Holiday Festival
• RRA Travel Committee Adventures & Passport Dinners
The 2014 Challenge is to attend four of the five meetings between
January 9 and February 6 to be eligible for prizes. Two winners
will receive a $25 WW shopping spree and WW exercise kit. For
questions about SwRI Weight Watchers at Work, contact Linda
Estes at x5664.
Stock Show and Rodeo – Order Online
Let’s Rodeo San Antonio! New this year, SwRI employees have
access to an exclusive offer to purchase rodeo tickets throughout
the season. With this new promotion, there is only a $5 fee
charge per order and you get to choose your seats! Employees
can enjoy the ease of purchasing individual rodeo tickets,
Rodeo Star Experience tickets, and carnival vouchers through a
Ticketmaster web portal designed for us at: www.ticketmaster.
com/promo/oxizzk password: 14RRA. For information on Season
or Mini Season Seat packages, contact Rodeo Ticket Committee
Member Charlotte Muniz at 512-656-9386 or email (cmuniz60@
yahoo.com).
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Another Great Year for RRA Blood Drives!
THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2013 Blood Drives a success! We did it again! There were over 1,000 Blood Drive
participants in 2013! The University Hospital Blood Bank collects the donations at the RRA Blood Drives. As the largest Level
1 trauma center in San Antonio, the hospital always needs to maintain an adequate blood supply. They count on SwRI for our
Blood Drives six times a year. Let’s continue to increase the number of donors in 2014! If only a few more people participated
each time, many more lives in our community could be saved. Mark your calendars for the 2014 RRA Blood Drives: February 13,
April 10, June 12, August 14, October 16, and December 11.
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Daniel Anctil
Mark Arnold
Christopher Axton
Sheri Baetz
George Bailey
Paul Barrera
Taylor Bartholomew
Chris Bemben
Michael Blanton
Steve Bourland
Mark Bowen
David Branyon
Sean Broderick
Eugene Broerman
Daniel Broesche
Pablo Bueno
Gary Burkhardt
Hal Burnside
Robert Burrahm
Spring Cabiness
Johnny Cantu
Karen Carpenter
Jim Carroll
Michael Carter
George Castillo
Mark Castle
David Chambers
John Charlton
Chance Childress
Crystal Chudej
Steve Clay
Josh Cornell
Joe Crouch
Carly Currier
Michael Davis
Abel DeHoyos
Chris DesRuisseau
Norma Diaz
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Kenny Ellebracht
John Elliot
Carol Ellis-Terrell
Joe Esquivel
Jonathan Esquivel
Linda Estes
John Eterno
Dustin Falcon
Tony Fall
Jack Fernandi
Tim Fey
Sharon Fielder
Jaime Flores
Joe Fohn
Alberto Fuentes
Danny Gabriel
Richard Garcia
Christian Gonzales
Thomas Greathouse
Steve Green
Ken Griffin
Margaret Guerra
Norberto Guerra
Steve Gutting
John Harrison
Sara Harrison
Joseph Hayden
Patrick Heenan
Richard Henson
Michael Herndon
Linda Kay Hill
Ralph Hill
David Hintz
Michele Holzer
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Mike Jordan
Duane Jungman
Sara Kaufmann
Michael Kocsis
Kyle Kondoff
Kris Kozak
Lindsay Laviada
Philip Leal
Mike Ledesma
Alton Ledwig
Nino Limfueco
Joe Loomis
Bruce Mabrito
Tony Magaro
Frank Maldonado
Leonard Martinez
Carol McCaffrey
John McClusky
Larry McDaniel
Mary McGovern
Blair McLaren
Katie McLoud
Andrew Medelez
Chris Mentzer
Darryl Miley
Herman Monroe
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Jose Navarro
Art Nicholls
Marcus Nugent
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Luke Powell
Eva Ramos
Alfredo Ramos
Mary Ramos
Greg Rawson
Mike Rigney
Samuel Rocha
Crystal Rodriguez
Monica Romero
Daniel Rossiter
Andrew Saldiva
Mary Sattler
Alan Schaefer
Andrew Schafer
James Sczepanik
Jasmin Serna
Kevin Shannon
Ansley Skillern
Doyle Smith
Kelly Smith
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Discount Movie Passes
tragic. EVITA tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story,
and features some of theater’s most beautiful songs, including
“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall”
and “High Flying, Adored.” Don’t miss the stunning new production
of EVITA, directed by Michael Grandage and choreographed by
Rob Ashford, that Channel 4 New York calls “The hottest ticket
in town!”
Discount movie passes can be purchased at the RRA Store and
More located in the SwRI Fitness Center.
Theater
Gate Price
RRA Price
Savings
Santikos Theaters
$10.00
$7.50
$2.50
Alamo Drafthouse
$9.00
$6.50
$2.50
Regal Theaters
$9.00
$8.00
$1.00
AMC Theaters
$8.50
$6.50
$2.00
Starplex Boerne
$7.00
$6.00
$1.00
Purchase discount tickets at www.eventusher.com; password:
discount.
Sister Act the Musical
Discount Performances
Venue Name: Majestic Theatre - San Antonio
Dates: Various Shows between June 25-29
SISTER ACT is Broadway’s acclaimed musical comedy based on
the smash-hit film! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses
a crime, the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to
look – a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior,
Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly
rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power
of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to REJOICE!
Ghost
Venue Name: Majestic Theatre - San Antonio
Dates: January 22 and 24-26
Relive the iconic and magical moments from the Oscar-winning
movie GHOST in a brand-new Broadway musical. GHOST The
Musical breathes glorious new life into a timeless love story. The
musical features an original pop score from multiple Grammy
Award-winners Dave Stewart, one half of the 80s pop duo the
Eurythmics, and Glen Ballard, co-writer with Alanis Morissette
on the multi-platinum album Jagged Little Pill, among many
other notable credits and collaborations. The musical’s tale of
everlasting love is thrilling entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Purchase discount tickets at www.eventusher.com; password:
discount.
Restaurants
Porky’s Burgers and More
Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter
Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST The Musical follows Sam and Molly,
a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after
Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses
to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate
to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic who
helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.
Porky’s offers SwRI, CU, and TX Biomed employees a 10%
discount on meals from 11 AM to 3 PM with work ID. Happy Hour
Monday-Friday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Free patio available for
parties and offer only valid at the 2426 Culebra Road location.
Visit www.porkysburgersandmore.com or call 210-432-1903 for
more information.
Spanky’s Burger Joint
Purchase discount tickets at www.eventusher.com; password:
discount.
Evita
Spanky’s Burger Joint offers a 10% discount with valid IDs for
SwRI, TX Biomedical, and CU employees. When you visit, ask how
you can get a free soda at every time! Located at 7616 Culebra
Road. Call 210-509-6700 for more information.
Venue Name: Majestic Theatre - San Antonio
Dates: April 30, May 3-4
Speedway Sports Bar
Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from
the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady.
Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became
one of the most powerful women in the world — while her greed,
outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most
Race into San Antonio’s only NASCAR themed Sports Bar and
enjoy pool, darts, and drinks. Live music every Friday and Saturday
and karaoke every Monday and Wednesday. Come in to receive
50% off any appetizer for SwRI, CU, and TX Bio Med employees.
Located at 8811 Grissom Road and 9055 Marbach Road. Call
210-509-8313 for more information.
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RRA Holiday Dance
The RRA Holiday Dinner and Dance was held on Friday, December 13 at the Norris Conference Center - Red Oak Ballroom. A big
thank you goes out to the volunteers and a very special thanks to everyone who attended to make this an event to remember.
Congratulations to the 15 lucky door prize winners who went home with some great prizes.
Gift
Winner
$50 Gift Card to Olive Garden/Red Lobster/Longhorn Steakhouse
Marisa Ramon
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$50 Gift Card to Olive Garden/Red Lobster/Longhorn Steakhouse
Patricia Garcia
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Free Night Stay at a Marriott Hotel
Diego Pensado
20
Two Budget Car Rental Vouchers for Free Car Rental, each
Roger Martinez
Guest
Three Avis Car Rental Vouchers for Free Car Rental, each
Mike Pecern
Guest
$120 Gift Card to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Dana Wyatt
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$100 Gift Card to Walmart
Lauren Wright
$100 Gift Card to Lowe's
Patrick Rodriguez
$100 Gift Card to HEB
Marta Molina
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$100 Gift Card to Best Buy
Cynthia Fierra
Guest
Two Vouchers for 1-1/2 hour Golf Lessons at Edwin Watts Golf Academy
Bob Priegel
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Three Vouchers for 1-1/2 hour Golf Lessons at Edwin Watts Golf Academy
Veronica Torres
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Voucher for "The Works" at The Spa at Cibolo Canyon
Linda De Salme
Trio Computer Tablet
Bo Singer
Barnes & Noble Nook
Randy Melon
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This publication is provided to advertise employees’ personal items. There is no charge for this service. No commercial ventures will
be advertised except those that offer substantial discounts to the SwRI staff. To include an item in this publication, send an email to
rra@swri.org or mail a note to RRA Ads building 170. Only those items with an SwRI/Texas Biomed extension or with a specified retiree
name will be accepted. This is a publication service for employees and retirees only. The RRA is not responsible for any item presented,
for any typographical errors, or for any omission in the items included. Submit your ad by the 20th of the month for the following
month by using the address rra@swri.org. If you are calling from outside SwRI, use prefix (522) with the four digit extensions.
Appliances
Furniture
Sharp microwave, large size with carousel turntable. $30. Contact
Sue at 210-379-2505 or sule_carr@yahoo.com.
Cream leather sofa and loveseat, great condition, very plush, no
stains, rips or tears. $350. Contact Jessica at 210-422-8307 or
jerodriguez@swri.org.
Auto
Two Lazy Boy recliners, very good condition. $200 each. Call
x3602 or 210-535-4981.
1999 Chrysler 300M, white exterior, tan leather interior, only
91k miles, power seats, sunroof, auto transmission, auto A/C,
cruise and traction control. New battery, timing belt, tune-up,
throttle, injector flush, A/C belt, driver belt, and CV joint axle.
Photos available. $3,900 OBO. Contact Cesare Grava at x6390
or cgrava@swri.org.
Golden oak end table, good condition. $75. Email linda.arnold@
swri.org.
1993 Ford Ranger, STD Transmission, 212k miles. $1,300. Call
Steve Westbrook at 210-522-3185.
Pier-1 wicker love seat w/cushions and 2 matching glass top end
tables, like new. $150 for complete set. Large oriental fan w/
matching wooden display stand. $20. Pictures available. Contact
Sue at 210-379-2505 sule_carr@yahoo.com.
1973 MGB project car, vehicle in state of restoration, engine
rebuilt, all parts available, no rust. $1,650. Email rmathis@swri.org.
Real Estate/Rental
Townhouse, 2bd/1ba, with pool in Medical Center, backs up to
Huebner Creek park, and only a mile to Lean Creek Greenbelt,
recently updated. Email jh1736@gmail.com or call 979-240-4446.
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier Trim, light blue metallic, 34k miles,
V6, 4-spd auto trans. Loaded with leather and bucket seats, auto
dual zone AC, power driver seat w/lumbar, moon roof, luggage
rack, keyless entry, AM/FM/stereo, multi-CD changer, MP3
player, dual power side mirrors, overhead console, floor console
w/cupholders, message center, compass/outside temp, rear
parking sensors, auto-off headlights, tire pressure monitors, fog
lamps, dual stage front air bags, and side curtain safety canopy
system. $13,500. Call Jerry at 210-491-0356.
Hill Country home on tree studded one acre lot in Boerne ISD,
stone and cedar exterior w/metal roof. 4 bd/2.5ba, 2,850 sq. ft.
plus a detached 200 sq. ft. workshop. Granite counters, custom
cabinets, slate flooring in chef’s kitchen, updated baths, Pella
windows throughout. MLS# 1030085. Email bgibson@swri.edu.
Room for rent in the house with full access to kitchen, patio,
BBQ, and laundry. One person only, female preferred. $500/
mo. including normal utilities with WiFi. House is 3,200 sq. ft.
in a gated community near Sea World. Will be available 1/1/14.
Contact Jim Kroll at 210-551-6661.
Electronics
Flat screen tube TV, 27”, working condition, good shape, must
pick-up. $30. Contact JoLyn at jswain@swri.org or 210-771-9572.
T-mobile, Alcatel One Touch Evolve cell phone. Used for 19 days,
works perfect, have boxes and manual. T-Mobile said new buyer
just needs to put their SIM card into this card and it will work as
the phone was purchased outright. $125. Email jswain@swri.org
or call or text JoLyn at 210-771-9572.
Miscellaneous
Remington model 1100, 12 gauge shotgun. Includes 2 barrels,
fixed full choke and fixed skeet barrel, both with ventilated ribs.
Wood stock and forend. Gun is in very good condition for its’ age,
built in 1969. Mechanically perfect and shows some wear mainly
on receiver, but only what would be expected for this age gun.
Shoots great, have been using for trap, skeet, and dove hunting.
$500 for gun and both barrels. Contact Jerry at 210-288-5252
or jgolden@swri.edu.
Emerson flat screen LED TV, 32”, working condition. $75. Call
x3602 or 210-535-4981.
Nook HD 9” screen, cover, and two chargers. Anti-glare screen,
used for less than 1 month, has bright pink cover. I have the box
if you would like to give as a gift. $175 OBO. Contact Sandra at
Sandra.Thomson@swri.org or 210-421-9598.
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Two San Antonio Spurs tickets and 1 parking pass (Lot 4) to the
following games: Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday - Jan. 12, and
Milwaukee Bucks, Sunday - Jan. 19, the AT&T Center. Location
of the tickets are in Section 220, Row 3, aisle seats. The H.E.B.
Fan Zone is located one section away. Each game $70. Contact
Lori at x5976 or 210-325-6178.
EFX546, commercial grade elliptical. Purchased from a Racquetball
and Fitness Club when it was closing down. Great working
condition, has some rust, but well kept, has adjustable track
height to climb hills, and adjustable resistance levels. Will have
to pick up at my house. $475. Contact JoLyn at jswain@swri.org,
x5100, or text 210-771-9572.
Ice skates, men’s black patent leather, new, EU 42 (US 9/9.5).
Women’s white leather, worn once, EU 40 (US size 8/8.5). Pictures
available. $20 each pair. Call 210-681-0597.
SanDisk 32 GB flash drive (mo. SDCZ-032G-A46), new in sealed
pack, includes: SanDisk Secure Access 128 AES inscription, file
can be deleted to speed up transfers. $17. Call 210-673-1054.
2014 Rodeo Tickets, includes parking permit at AT&T Center: 2
seats, section 227, 1st row, seats 5 and 6. Front row seating,
21 concerts. Contact Sandra at sand4246@gvtc.com/smeckel@
swri.org or 210-363-1531.
Wanted
Buying vinyl records in good condition w/very few scratches. Call
Bill at 210-684-8061.
Sturdy dresser for toddler in good condition, drawers must work
smoothly. Contact JoLyn at jswain@swri.org, x5100, or text 210771-9572.
Video recording ball point pen, new in box (opened), takes
pictures or video, 30fps with sound and date stamp. Includes
8 GB, micro SD card, no micro SD card adapter included, USB
cable, instruction sheet, and box. $35.
Call 210-673-1054.
Submit your ad for Free!
Submit ads on the RRA website: rra.swri.org by
January 20 for the February Happy Times.
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Cruising and Vacation Corner with CruiseOne
LAST CALL: The year 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy invasion
--- D-Day --- the event that helped liberate Europe and end World War II. CruiseOne
has established a special river cruise group sailing of the Seine River round trip
from Paris, France. The cruise is on AMA Waterways, the leading river cruise line
in Europe. The AmaLegro will sail on October 23, 2014 on a 7-night itinerary
that will include stops at Vernon, Caudebec, Rouen and other locations. Shore
excursions are included at each stop, but the most important one is a full day’s tour
of the battlefields and beaches of Normandy, as well as the American Cemetery. An option for a 2-night stay in Paris is also available. All meals, shore excursions,
wine, beer, soda with lunch & dinner, complimentary internet, and a host of other
items are all included in your price, which begins at $3399 per person. Depending
on when you make your deposit, you may qualify for a $500 per person discount.
Military veterans will get an additional $200 per person discount, and past AMA
passengers get another $100 discount. This high demand itinerary for this special
anniversary year is selling out very fast. Please contact our CruiseOne specialists,
Ben Catalina or Susan Combs at 210-658-0019 or 949-709-0098 or bcatalina@
cruiseone.com.
Don’t forget that the brand new Port of Houston now offers excellent prices on the
Caribbean Princess and Galveston offers Royal Caribbean and Carnival sailings
on three different ships. Remember also that CruiseOne can make all your
arrangements for a packaged land vacation anywhere in the world.
Contact Information
The RRA operates through committees headed by
a chair. The RRA Board of Governors Officers and
Committee Chairs are listed below.
RRA Executive Board
Chair
Michael Carter
x3933
Vice Chair
Mary Ramos
x3353
Secretary
Terry Davison
x6550
Treasurer
Debi Reeh
x2609
Executive
Secretary
Ernest Gomez
x3503
SwRI Fitness
Center
JoLyn Swain
x5100
Committee Chairs
Athletics
Jason Nave
x2925
Finance &
Fundraising
Crystal Chudej
Shondra
Richardson-Mooore
x6067
x4260
Health &
Fitness
Mark Griffin
x3502
Membership
Linda Estes
x5664
Cindy Lee Fearon, Licensed Massage Therapist offers SwRI, CU, and TX Bio Med
employees a 60-minute massage for only $55 (reg. $65). Call 210-834-8723 for
more information.
Outreach
Shane Siebenaler
x5758
Cynthia Luna
x3036
Eat Well SA
Publicity/
Historical
Recreation
Sarah Thomson
x6585
Social
Sheri Baetz
x6667
Travel
Lora Neil
x5157
Calandra Chiropractic
Offers a 25% discount on acupuncture and any non-covered chiropractic services
to SwRI, CU, and TX Biomed employees, and they accept most major health plans.
Office located at 16410 Blanco Rd., Suite 4, just one mile inside loop 1604. Call
210-408-6446 for more information.
Cindy Lee Fearon, Licensed Massage Therapist
Eat Well SA offers healthy meals that are well balanced, kid friendly and free of
antibiotics, preservatives, hormones, etc. and organic when possible. Meals are
offered in individual, two person, and family size and include entree, side/salad,
and choice of desert. SwRI employees receive 10% off their Eat Well SA meal
order. Contact Jill directly at 210-380-0814 or jill@eatwellsa.com to receive the
weekly menu.
Gold’s Gym
Gold’s Gym offers employees a corporate rate which is discounted from the general
membership. Bring your work ID into any location and ask for the discount.
One Way Pest Control & Chimney Sweep
One Way Pest Control offers SwRI, CU, and TX Biomed employees a 10% discount.
Residential and commercial, licensed, insured, and state certified. Call 210-9300280 for more information.
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For questions or comments
about the Happy Times,
call 210-522-2687.