The Boomerang Barbershop Quartet was formed originally in 2000 from four members of the Peninsulaires Barbershop Chorus: Al Ward, Steve Wolf, Jim Gray, and lead singer Rob Sequera. The name “Boomerang” was a play on their members: they were baby-boomers and Silicon Valley boomers and their lead singer was Australian. About 5 years ago, Rob and Jim moved on to other pursuits, and after a temporary period with another lead, they became the Boomerang of today; Lead Ramin Keyvan, Bass Steve Wolf, Baritone Dave Morley, and Tenor Al Ward. They previously sang at an AARP meeting in 2018 and their performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Harry Kiesler
Nominations … Jan DeLucchi
We have 2 positions that are still not filled. They are Board Positions and are very important to our Chapter. Social only has one event a year – the Annual Luncheon. Assistant Treasurer is a backup to the Treasurer. These are the positions that must be filled in order for our Chapter to continue. NOW is the time for the membership to volunteer. PLEASE VOLUNTEER TODAY! Call Jan.
Troop Support … Angie Jaggars
Could use nail clippers, Tic-Tacs, Chapstick, dried fruits. NO oral hygiene items or playing cards, please.
Lunch After Meeting … Miki Michlich
Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant
200 East Hamilton Ave. at Winchester
(408) 379-3333
Legislative News … Daniel Nnorth and Claudia Schott
The State Budget was signed on June 27 and included the Caregiver Resource Centers budget ask of $30 million over 3 years, and funding for the $1 million Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Feasibility Study. Thank you for your support of these priority budget asks!
Our next state legislative priority is AB 824 (Wood). This one is about the delaying tactics for getting generic drugs out on the market. Most of us live in District 15 (Santa Clara County, etc). Since AB 824 is in the Senate now, we need to make sure that our State Senator Jim Beale is on the ball and supports this piece of legislature, too. If you know anyone in San Mateo County (District 13), please have them call their State Senator Jerry Hill and urge him to support AB 824. Don’t forget to call State Senator Bill Monning (District 17 – Monterey, etc) – please call his office to thank him for supporting AB 824.
When you call your State Senator, you can share these points with the staff person you speak to:
- AARP in California has specific legislation to stop pay-to-delay practices – AB 824 (Wood).
- Currently, brand-name manufacturers are paying generic drug manufacturers not to introduce generic versions of popular medications to the public. By doing so, drug companies are engaging in anti-competitive behavior and can continue to charge outrageous prices for their brand-name drugs even after their patents have expired.
- This practice is reprehensible, and AB 824 will put an end to it.
- AB 824 will preserve access to affordable drugs by making it unlawful for generic and brand-name drug manufacturers to enter into these pay-for-delay agreements.
Community Service … Leona Fails
Cyber Safety: Thurs., Aug. 15, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Rm Q80, FREE
Older adults frequently encounter scams through emails, websites, and phone calls which are designed to mislead them into compromising their assets or personal information. Cupertino High School student Venu Chillal will be partnering with the Campbell IT Department to provide information regarding such threats, how to differentiate between scams and genuine notices, how to avoid being targeted, and how to act in case of a scam. To register, call the Adult Center Office at 408-866-2146.
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Remember to bring backpacks (avoid red and blue) and school supplies to the next meeting for the Sacred Heart Community Service project. Money is also welcome. Let’s send the children off to a good start. Sacred Heart continues to need these supplies throughout the school year for new incoming students, elementary level to high school.
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Driver Safety Program, an 8-Hour Course (Two Half Days) A review of safe-driving habits. Wednesday, 8/28; and Friday, 8/30, 9 AM – 1 PM, Campbell Community Center, Q80. $15 AARP Members, $20 Non-Members, Pre-registration is required. There are 3 options to register:
1. Sign up @ Campbell Communutiy Center office (contact Kimi)
2. Call Mr. Berube @ 408 926-9633
3. Sign up via email @aarpsdc@gmail.com
Campbell Elementary School Volunteers … Nancy Tepperman
Do you have an hour most weeks to spend time reading with an elementary school child? Some children are behind on their reading for a variety of reasons and would benefit from some one-on-one time with an adult. At the July AARP meeting, Edgar Romero eromerojr@campbellusd.org, 408/364-4200 ext. 6284 presented this volunteer opportunity to our group. Please contact him for more information.
In Fond Memory
One of our Chapter’s earliest members died on March 18 at the age of 99. William Law and his wife were among the original members of this chapter, which began in 1995. He was appointed AARP representative to the Campbell Community Center.
Bill was drafted into the Army and served in WW II in the European Theater from 1942-1945 and served for one year in Texas during the Korean conflict. Please consider donating in memory to the Friends of the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, 1375 Emory St. San Jose, CA 95126.
Opportunity Drawing … Sharon and Paul Levine
Three Tickets for $1.00 – August 20, 2019
A Bellagio Restaurant
$50 Gift Card
In Campbell (Thanks to Anonymous)
Pacific Catch Restaurant
$25 Gift Card
In Campbell (Thanks to Anonymous)
Starbucks
$15 Gift Card
(Thanks to Anonymous)
Good Luck!
July Opportunity Drawing Winners:
Mod Pizza $25 gift card – Lynda Martinez
Blue Sky Restaurant $10 gift card – S. Flowerdew
Campbell Express – Leona Fails
President … Ken Schieck
I hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe celebration of July 4. Find a big place (like a stadium) to watch all the fireworks. Don’t get cocky like my cousin about 60 years ago; he bought firecrackers in Chinatown and put some into my mother’s flower pot with dirt. When the pot exploded and sent pieces all over the yard, he wondered why!
If you would like information about what AARP state liaison officers are discussing with our reps in Sacramento, please let me know. The information I have received from Antoine Cook indicates that the major issues are prescription drug costs, internet and voice-over privacy, and long-term care support and services.
Information will be forthcoming about the yearly AARP Service Day, which usually occurs in August.
Other notable dates in July:
- July 1, 1863 — the beginning of the battle of Gettysburg;
- July 2, 1776 — the Continental Congress issues a proclamation declaring the colonies independent of Great Britain;
- July 4, 1863 — Vicksburg, the last Confederate stronghold, surrenders to the Union army;
- July 4, 1872 — Calvin Coolidge is born in Plymouth, Vermont;
- July 15, 1606 — Dutch painter Rembrandt is born in Leiden, Holland;
- July 16, 1969 — Apollo lunar landing mission begins;
- July 20, 1954 — a conference in Geneva, Switzerland, ends hostilities between the French forces in Vietnam and the People’s Army of Vietnam.
- July 31, 1790 — U.S.Patent Office opens its doors.