Colorado Springs Chapter CO – #151

Commander’s Comments:

Greetings All,

Announcing our October Luncheon, we have a tremendous program that will be of interest to everyone.  Lt Gen Ervin Rokke, USAF (Ret), USAFA ’62, will speak to us about his experiences as the Defense Attaché in Moscow during the final days of the Soviet Union.  You can just imagine the behind the scenes discussions he was witness to as that nation went from being one of the two super powers in the world to fragmenting into several individual republics.  Gen Rokke has been everything from a cadet in the 4^th graduating class from the USAF Academy to the President of Moravian College, with many interesting assignments in between, such as Dean of the US Air Force Academy.  For more info on Gen Rokke go to the link: http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/105791/lieutenant-general-ervin-j-rokke.aspx

Please come to this tremendous event….you will not be disappointed!  You do not have to be a member of the MOWW to attend, all are welcome.  We will be holding this lunch in the Arnold Hall Ballroom on Monday, 24 October starting at 11:30.  Please see the information below for details…deadline for sign-up is 17October.  It is pay at the door, but we need an accurate number for our caterers and Arnold Hall.  Thank you and see you there!

“It is Nobler to Serve than to be Served”

For the Good of the Order.

Respectfully,

Doug “Mush” Brower, Lt Col, USAF (Ret)

Commander, Chapter 151

Next Chapter Meeting: 24 October 2016

The next Chapter Meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Ballroom of Arnold Hall on the US Air Force Academy on Monday, 24 October 2016.  We will gather for a social hour beginning at 1130.  At 1200, we will convene the luncheon and conduct the preliminaries and introductions, followed by the meal.  Our Chapter Commander will conduct a short Chapter business meeting and then introduce Lt Gen Rokke.

When:  Monday, 24 October 2016; Meet at 1130; Lunch at 1200

Where:  Arnold Hall Ballroom on the US Air Force Academy

Reservations Required:  Please RSVP no later than 17 October to the Adjutant

Col Rich Rima (Home) 719-488-2124 or (Cell) 719-963-2066 or rhrima@aol.com

The meal will be Ike’s Brisket BBQ Buffet including: Slow cooked brisket, Macaroni and cheese, Vegetable medley, House salad with a choice of two dressings, Assorted dinner rolls and butter, accompanied by iced tea, lemonade, iced water and assorted freshly baked cookies.  (Gluten-free bread available upon request)

Cost: $20 per person

Attire: Coat & tie for men; comparable for women.

Access to the venue and directions:  Enter through the North Gate and proceed straight ahead past the B-52 and around the athletic fields.  Turn in as if you are going to visit the Chapel and park in the lot to the left.  Arnold Hall is the large white building near the Planetarium.  Inside the Hall, the ballroom is on the lower level; there is an elevator for those who need it or just want to use it.  Those without a DoD ID will be required to show another ID (e.g. Drivers License) and perhaps auto registration.  If you need or want a ride, let Rich Rima know at the above phone numbers or email address.  We will do what we can to help.