Newsletter 2016-1

T WA Ambassadors L A X
Issue: 2016 -1
February
Next Luncheon: Tuesday, 08 March 2016
Malarkey’s Irish Bar & Grill
168 North Marina Drive, Long Beach
11am Social Hour
12 Noon Spring Luncheon
If You Take Our Hand
We’ll Chase Your Dreams
Across The Sky
For We Can Fly
Up Up And Away .. TWA
Club Personnel:
President:
Terrie Masters
Vice Presidents:
Richard Jewell
Kozi Kozachenko
Secretary:
Barbara Force
Treasurers:
Sam Medina
Goodwin Turner
Past President:
Joan Burd
Event Coordinators:
Ted Engelbert
Lorna Williams
Webmaster & Newsletter:
Paul Ellmore
From Past President Joan Burd:
The “Luck o’ the Irish” is with us! We will be welcoming and installing our new Board
at this coming Luncheon at Malarkey’s Irish Pub in Long Beach. At the eleventh hour, at
our Christmas luncheon (and after my emotional decision to disband), three members
stepped up to accept piloting our LAX Chapter. Many thanks go to Terrie Masters for
volunteering to be President, and Sam Medina and Goodwin Turner for taking on the role
as Co-Treasurers. The current Board members, Richard Jewell, Kozy Kozachenko and
Barbara Force, as well as Webmaster Paul Ellmore will continue in their roles, as will the
volunteers who help so much. It keeps our club alive for another year. Come join us to
welcome them aboard and wish them a smooth flight!
The coats, jackets and toiletries collected at the Christmas Luncheon were delivered
to the L A Mission on Skid Row by Norm and myself shortly after the Luncheon. It was
an eye-opening experience. Very sobering; but very rewarding. “YOU” donated three
bags and two boxes of clothing which totaled 175 pounds. Also collected were three
bags full of toiletries exceeding 40 pounds. The Mission was very grateful and all will be
distributed to the homeless who are facing a cold and rainy winter.
In case you missed it, we had a fantastic luncheon in the Crystal Ballroom at the
Double Tree Hotel on Dec 7. The hotel staff said it was one of the most festive get
togethers they had seen, with the TWA red and white, lovely Christmas tree centerpieces
and a “jillion” door prizes. Mary Christine outdid herself and many members also brought
gifts. Loretta Roberts, once again, made two $100 money wreaths for a members only
drawing. It got a little chaotic at check-in when some people's checks/reservations hadn't
arrived but Lorna and Mori soldiered through and got all 158 attendees checked in and
directed to the photo booth. TWAer Manny Cantone and his wife, Linda provided the booth and everyone who wanted
one, got a charming picture remembrance of TWA and 2015 compliments of the club. Many thanks to them. Pictures are
on the website now. We welcomed 27 guests and obtained two new members….Christine Pitt and Robert Korwan.
Werner Strauss and Brenda Howard each won $185.00 and Terre Lee Hohman and Greg Carrizzo won the $100
wreaths. Congrats to all.
From Our Current President: Terrie Masters
Some of you reading this worked side by side with me at LAXRES. I was part of the TWA family from 4/11/55 to
1/1/84. I can share many stories with you, and at times will. Others know me from Golf and/or Skiing, as I was very
active in both. I have a photo of me at a TWA Golf Tournament wearing a full cast on my left leg, putting on crutches.
I know you did not vote for me, but now I’m representing the LAX Ambassadors. In that capacity I am to participate
in organizing events for the year. I did say participate, as I believe these events are for the TWA Family, and that
means all of you. I invite you to contact me with suggestions for activities we may offer to the group at large. These
will be presented to the Board Members and discussed for possible inclusion. Please, also let me know if you wish to
join the board … Why not?
Joan Burd leaves very large shoes for us to fill. Again, I say us. This is not a one person show. Without active
input there is no way to know what you want, and yes you do have a voice. There will be some changes and more
options. Side trips between our four Luncheons, such as a trip to the Races and free Concerts, will be planned for this
Summer.
From This Newsletter’s Editor: Paul Ellmore
Thank you for being a member of our local club, and our worldwide “TWA Seniors Club” organization for 2016. For
those receiving this Newsletter by mail, check the envelope you just opened, and if 2016 is above your name, you are
with us for another year. If the year is 2015, please join us for 2016 by using the Luncheon Form on the other side to
send in your $10 (that amount also includes your spouse). Our dues cover the cost of printing and mailing the
Newsletter, four times a year. Those electing not to be members for 2016 will be dropped from our mailing list after this
Luncheon. If you can’t attend the Luncheon, and are not 2016’ers, please send in the form with just your 2016 dues.
Remember to view your club’s websites on a weekly basis. And, also feel free to contribute items to the laxtw.org
site with interesting TWA experiences. Send an e-mail to paul.e@laxtw.org and if you want, photos as an attachment.
Your Websites:
laxtw.org
&
twaseniorsclub.org
Club Board Members For 2016
Terrie Masters
Barbara Force
President
Secretary
Richard Jewell
Co-Vice President
Elvin Kozachenko
Co-Vice President
Sam Medina
Co-Treasurer
Goodwin Turner
Co-Treasurer
The AA Retiree Website, (www.retirees.aa.com), is now
stating that the ID Cards for Retirees previously submitted
will soon be processed; however, if you have a new self
photo of yourself that you would like used … you have to
reapply using the form for new requests.
Details are
located on the home page of the retiree website.
AA is again adding service from LAX this June. Enjoy
flying non-stop to SEA (5 daily non-stops), PDX (3), MSP
(2), MCI (1), OMA (1), and BDL (1).
Also in June, for
retirees, spouses, domestic partners, or travel companions
only … First & Business Class will join Coach Class being
free of any charges.
There will always be Federal &
Foreign taxes due for all International inbound to the USA
travel.
Invoices for these fees, and all charges for D3
buddy passes, are prepared on the last day of each month
of air travel usage.
For driving directions to the next Luncheon, see our web
site, “laxtw.org”. Go to LOS ANGELES CLUB, then CLUB
EVENTS, MARCH 08 LUNCHEON, DIRECTIONS, then put
in your starting address. Click DETAILS, then Printer Icon.
Next Luncheon: Tuesday, March 08, 2015
Malarkey’s Irish Bar & Grill
168 North Marina Drive, Long Beach
Water Front Dining, Free Parking
11:00 am Social Hour, 12 noon to 2:00 pm Luncheon
it’s an irish themed saint patrick’s day luncheon;
so if you have something green to wear, this is the time to wear it.
arrive early to secure a seat at a table with friends,
then socialize with everyone.
Indicate Your Entrée Choice On The Reservation Form Below
Salad:
Caesar Salad
Entrées:
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, with Roasted Potatoes (or)
Baked Atlantic Cod with Lemon Sauce
Dessert:
Irish Bread Pudding
Included:
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea … Fresh Breads, Butter … Tax and Tip
Luncheon Reservation Form
Make checks payable to: TWA Seniors Club — So Cal
Mail to: Goodwin Turner, 2510 West 180th Street, Torrance, CA 90504
Member Name: _________________________________ Entrée: ____________________ $ 31.00
Spouse Name: _________________________________ Entrée: ____________________ $ 31.00
Guest Name:
_________________________________ Entrée: ____________________ $ 31.00
(If not already paid:) Club Dues For 2016 __________ $ 10.00
Total Amount Enclosed: $ ___________
Check must be received by (not mailed by) 01 MAR. No refund for cancellations after 01 MAR.
After deadline communication: Sam Medina (310) 715 6882, or Mori Morrison (310) 538 8124
We can not guarantee a seat after the deadline.
Holiday Luncheon Photos
All photos here, plus many more, can be found on our website. From there you can download any photo, then keep it, print it, and attach to any e-mail.
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Row 5:
Terrie Masters … Jeff Sasine, Bev Sasine … Gregory & Amelia Carrizo, Sonja Paulus, Elke Hillman
Darryl Pazel … Roger & Karen Sikora … Rosemarie Gysi, Maggie Anderson … Rick Browning, Ken Reiger …
Bob Von Gorres
Dorothy & George Marudas … Janet Bracken … Pat McElwain, Don Nordike, Cheryl Durazzo …
Trish Corirossi … Julio & Iris Mendez
Cassie Frenzelas … Hy Cooper, Sam Medina … Ray Kohler … Grace Tomey … Pearl Lanum, Kay Gundersen
Susan Hartman, Winnie & Paul Mausezahl … Judy Vavrek, Mary Scarvada … Rick & Ruth Rendon …
Donna & Tom McGhee
Photo Booth Photos .. Continued On Next Page
Row 6:
Joe Griffith, Pat Games … Roxanne & Marshall Pumphrey … Betty & Jim Hagen …
Scotty Hilland, Mary Christine Pitko … Barbara Force, Nick Netti … Ethel & Bob Roewert, Carol Cieslak
Holiday Luncheon “Photo Booth” Photos
THANKS TO MANNY AND LINDA CANTONE OF E’BELLA DESIGNS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SET UP THE BOOTH, AND FOR THE MANY COMPLIMENTARY PHOTOS.
WWW.EBELLA.ORG
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Row 2:
Row 3:
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Row 5:
Row 6:
Row 7:
The operators of this PHOTO BOOTH, Manny & Linda Cantone … Al Seth, Mary Scarvada, Carlan Papp …
Cheryl Durazzo, Veronica Lee … Darwin & Theresia Ufford … Patrick & Wendy Jones …
Kay Gundersen, Susan Hartman, Bob Snyder … Bob Joosten, Eni Doliang … Club President Terrie Masters
Felix & Jean Augustine … Scotty Hilland, Lorna Williams, Barbara Force … Zella & Juan Livotto …
Norm & Joan Burd … Richard & Barbara Jewell … Toni Tersigni, Jan Tersigni
The LAX Automation Team, Paul Ellmore, Nadia DeWees, Kay Gundersen, Susan Hartman ...
Frank & Mary Wycko … Loren & Margaret McAnelly … Mel & Loretta Roberts …
Elke Hillmann, Amelia Carrizo, Sonja Paulus, Pauline Michael
Grace Tomey … Ted Engelbert … Cheryl Durazzo … Don Nordike … Judy Rogers … Linda Huthmaker …
Anna Hing … Patricia Clode … Kay Kittredge
Barbara Force, Judy Berkowitz … Candie Keller, Jane Kosanke, Debbie Parent … Sally & Murray Harb …
Willie & Bee Bee McReynolds … Goodwin Turner, Marsha Majka … Jim & Lee McGann
Joe & Brenda Howard … Bob & Marylin Houston … Joyce Sysak, Ann Layton … Roger & Karen Sakora …
Olivia Rivas, Judy Mullins … Richard & Luke Holland
Bob & Nadia DeWees … C W & Doris Mitchell … Dick & Judy Zudis … John & Trudy Mynes …
Deanna Littlefield, Pat Alvestad … Ed Jenkins, Nancy Bishop Jenkins