Harry Kiesler With the elections on November 6th, neither the U.S. Congress nor the California State Legislature have been in session. If you voted (in person or by mail), you made your voice heard; and for that, America is grateful.
California’s Senate and Assembly will convene a new legislative session beginning December 3rd, 2018.
To renew your membership for 2019, fill out the application on page 4 of the November Newsletter and mail to Shelly’s address, which is on page 2 of the November Newsletter.
Hopefully, many of you helped in your own way with getting out this month’s vote in the mid-term election. What a relief that’s over! Now we can concentrate on collecting our volunteer hours; rounding up eyeglasses, hearing aids, books-on-tape, and other useful items; and putting a bag together for Sacred Heart Community Service. A year-round need exists for all these items (except the election!) As Thanksgiving season draws near, we in our community can certainly appreciate how fortunate we are personally and that so many organizations, including our chapter, exist to help others.
During the next meeting, members will be voting on the 2019 Slate of Officers and Chairpersons. I want to thank all of the members who have volunteered to help us through this year. I hope you will continue to help when needed.
There is one position that remains open for 2019, Public Relations. I hope you will do your part by volunteering now. Please call Jan.
November drawings at three for $1 are:
ALDO’s Italian Restaurant
$30 Gift Card
(Thanks to Libby Harbour)
FURUSATO Japanese Restaurant
$15 Gift Card
(Thanks to Libby Harbour)
?? MYSTERY GIFT ??
Take a chance!!! 😊
(Thanks to Barbara Robinson)
October winners were:
SAM’s BBQ $25 Gift Card
Lin Kao
HABIT BURGER GRILL Free Charburger
Rick Loek
CAMPBELL EXPRESS Subscription
Lynda Martinez
There is a special at Wienerschnitzel
VETERANS DAY
NOV 11th only
Any military person in uniform OR person who shows their military I.D. will receive a FREE Chili Dog, small fries & a drink.
They are honoring our country’s service personnel.
Weinerschnitzel
1330 Camden Ave @ Hwy 17/880
Campbell, CA
(408) 559-7721
This month I must pass on the sad news that both Daphne
and George Depold died recently; they were members of AARP until about 4 years ago, and they were living recently in an assisted-living facility in Santa Clara. George was a participant in the D-Day offensive and was well known in the local veteran community. George had close ties to many local veterans’ organizations: our American Legion post, the San Jose Veterans Center, and The Olive Tree (Campbell’s Veterans Memorial Foundation). George started our troop support effort in 2006, mailing care packages to troops in Afghanistan and Iraq before this activity became a chapter project. He served on our board of directors for many years and was responsible for getting us involved in the Moffett Field gift wrap extravaganza. George had two bricks in his honor at the Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation and they have an 8 x 8 paver in place to honor him as their first ‘veteran of the year.’ He was also an honorary chaplain for the organization. In addition, George was the troops chairperson, and he was in charge of the AARP Christmas wrap with the sheriff. Daphne was involved in the Campbell Seniors Caring Hearts Club. They make little hats and blankets for babies in the hospitals. George and Daphne met during World War II while he was in the Army stationed in England. Daphne came to our country with him as a war bride, was a member of the local war brides association, and a leader and expert knitter in our Community Center’s Busy Hands/Caring Hearts group. Their involvement in so many activities is a true example of what “Community Service” is all about. We can all try to follow in their footsteps. The Foundation will let us know after their Oct. 5 meeting how they plan to honor him.
AARP has a voter engagement campaign titled ‘BE THE DIFFERENCE VOTE’. If you haven’t already, please commit to voting on Nov.6th by signing our voters’ pledge and visit https://action.aarp.org/site/SPageNavigator/2018 _Voter_Pledge.html
The county of Santa Clara is looking for election officers; volunteer stipends range from $115 to $200. For more information, go to the county home page @sccgov.org. VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOV.6
DON’T FORGET TO OBTAIN YOUR FLU SHOT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
DON’T FORGET TO PLACE YOUR IDEAS FOR OUR CHAPTER IN THE SUGGESTION BOX AT THE GENERAL MEETING.
The way to keep our chapter going is to volunteer. Please consider a position in Community Service, Public Relations and Assistant Treasurer.
Social Time 9:15 am Meeting 10 am. Leave clean clothing, bedding and nonperishable food for Sacred Heart on the bench outside. Please do not bring garage sale type items for Sacred Heart. Please bring books to share. Place these items on the first table: donations for the troops, new and used greeting cards in the box; your volunteer hours in purple envelope.
Lunch after Meeting:
Best Taste (Chinese cuisine)
2360 S. Bascom Ave S.J. 408 377 7666
Santa Clara Players’ Outreach Program will present this month’s program which will focus on humorous readings and vignettes. This wonderful group has been providing entertainment to organizations throughout Santa Clara County for 35 years. Two of the actors performing for us will also be in their upcoming play, Exit the Body, running from 10/26 thru 11/17 at the Triton Museum Hall. If you enjoy theater in a small, intimate setting, we highly recommend Santa Clara Players. They offer interesting plays, matinees and evenings, at a nominal fee three times a year. Check your computer for days and price.
We thank Liz Gibbons who, with the assistance of our member Barbara Robinson, spoke at the last minute about several measures on the November election ballot. Our membership had some interesting insights and contributions, which made the program really meaningful.
Beginning this month, you can pay your 2019 Membership. As before, all member fees will include the monthly newsletter, The Dispatch. If you would like your Dispatch by regular mail, the membership fee is $17. If you would like to receive your Dispatch via e-mail, the fee is $14, giving you a $3 discount as we save on printing and mailing costs. If you bring in a new member, the membership fee they pay will be for 2019. The fee for the remainder of 2018 will be waived.