The Newsletter of the Army Residence Community
e Eagle
Volume 32 Number 11
November 2018
Moments Matter
Glenn Nordin's experience
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Editor’s Notebook
Inside The Eagle
There is no end to items we need to become informed of routinely. Let’s clear the list:
November 2018
Grace Newton gives me this heads-up: The Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, November 6th is phase 2 of our Strategic Planning Process. These are 2-hour education sessions by Brian Schiff. He will be educating us on senior living trends. There will be two sessions. The first is 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the Auditorium. The second is from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Residents are welcome to attend either session.
1 Front Cover: 2 Contents
2 Editor’s Notebook
3 Birthdays and Passings 3 Happy Birthday, U.S. Marine Corps 3 Veterans Day Observed! 4-5 A Conversation with the CEO 6 Library 7 Traveling Treasures Thanks 8-9 How the Chapel Came to Be
10-11 Dave Sanderson and Glenn Nordin 12-13 All in the Family 13 WWI Centennial Ceremony
14 Poetry Chronicling a Soldier’s Odyssey
15 Wall Artist of the Month: Susan Richmond 16-18 November Activities 19 November Movies
George McCall advises: The last day to contribute to the Employee Gift Fund for the presentation in mid-December, close to Christmas, is December 5th. Please consider and make your donation for this time frame. The monthly authorization is the best way to routinely make this worthwhile gift.
20 Eagle Luncheon: COL Roman Cantu
The Eagle continues on the ARCNet with:
Announcements American Revolution, 240 Years Ago Artist of the Month, Works for Display WWI Centennial:
Help Bring Christmas to the ARC!
WWII: 75 Years Ago
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The sign-up sheets for volunteers are on the easel by the bulletin board for Christmas decorations. You may sign up for more than one area if you wish. Please have your friends and neighbors join in also. Christmas at the ARC has been special over the years because the decorations in the High-Rise absolutely set a wonderful, ‘welcome home’ mood.
The visit by US Air passenger, author, and motivational speaker Dave Sanderson was an example of the connections at the ARC on several levels. Dave knows our Director of Development Anna Sweeden
This year Bert Mitchell and Linda Sorber have stepped up. The best way to thank them is to join in. The decorating begins Wednesday, 14 November thru Tuesday, 20 November. Questions? Please contact Bert Mitchell, 210- 659-4762 or Linda Sorber at 210-646-5579. from her work with the American Red Cross.
Dave visited and shared his story of a lifethreatening emergency causing him to be dedicated to a more resolute life. That theme is certainly familiar to Glenn Nordin, a combat fighter pilot who was rescued at the absolute right moment. Please turn to page 10.
Please check the ARCNet Eagle for some superlative articles, and a continuation of things that you wished you knew.
Thank you for giving me the privilege of being the Editor.
--- Kevin Scott
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BIRTHDAYS AND PASSINGS NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
EARLY DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
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Paul Roush Meg Alexander Steve Stevens Hatsie Meloy
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Helen Cooper Marilyn Keller
Mary “Lou” Dobbs
Susan Richmond Forrest Works Lawson Magruder Michael Foster Roscoe “Lamar” Hunt Joseph Eikenberry Al Older
PASSINGS SINCE LAST ISSUE
- Mr. Charles Burns
- September 26
Mrs. Ursuline Brunnemann October 6
- Mrs. Marjorie Nichols
- October 20
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George Viney Frank Parker Linda Bates Joe Armistead Doris Patterson Martha Bangasser Phyllis Jones Orthus K. “OK” Lewis, Jr. William Wakeland Patricia McWilliam Adalyn Mains Peggy Houlahan Iris Stricker Stanford Hickman Anne Magruder Glenn Nordin Joan Howey Melodye Jensen Guinn Unger Bambi Cranmore Joe Gann Ed Olson Patricia Duttweiler Philip Mallory Bob Montgomery David Dee Donald Elliott Fey Harris Jim Klar Dick Cape
Saturday, 10 November, is the 243rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps
• 11:30 a.m. – Complimentary birthday cake in Front Lobby of High Rise
• 7:00 p.m. – San Antonio Marching
Band will perform in the Auditorium
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ARC VETERANS DAY CEREMONY –
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in front of the High-Rise flag pole. Immediately following the ceremony, those in military uniform are requested in the Front Lobby for photographs. Everyone is invited into the Auditorium for cake, coffee and punch. Military uniforms or patriotic dress is encouraged.
Gary Halgunseth Whyllys Byrd Howard Deck
Dorothy “D.A.” Hankins
Ruby Gratch Judith Rhone Jo Ullmann
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more clearly to bring greater consistency to this process. We have also created options to assist residents in any area who want to downsize into a smaller unit for health or financial reasons.
A Conversation with the CEO
KS: The ARC now has a new web site.
SF: Yes! This is an important step forward in reaching the next generation of Residents. Many prospective Residents bank online, rely on email, research travel plans and make reservations using a hotel website, and so on.
KS: The Strategic Planning process has begun . . .
SF: I’m glad you used the term ‘process.’ The
Strategic Plan, normally forecasting goals and objectives for the next five years, is indeed a process that teams up the Board of Directors, our Residents, key service providers and Staff.
It’s inclusive. It can’t be done in a vacuum. I’m
sure most Residents would welcome the opportunity to add their opinion to “the way
things are done.” Often our standard way of doing things is simply because that’s the way
we did it yesterday, or last year.
And they often judge the efficiency of a business according to the attractiveness and
function of the business’ web site. Grace
Newton led this effort with support from Rob Gilley and our team and did a great job to bring this online. Please give them your thanks after
you’ve explored armyresidence.com.
Of course, we are now working to upgrade the new version of the ARCNet for Residents, with the Roster, Daily Activities, and The Eagle! This feature should be completed within the next few weeks.
Let me turn the tables on you, for the sake of an example. Has The Eagle always sent out a weekly online Eagle Extra, announcing coming events? How much does that cost?
KS: The new Facility Dude program is up and running.
KS: The Eagle Extra began in October 2016, so that the newsletter could become a magazine-style paper.
SF: Yes, WorxHub, the next generation of the repair and maintenance program we knew as Facility Dude, is up and running. Please use it for passing on requirements to Maintenance, Info Systems, and Housekeeping.
SF: A weekly online supplement is a significant upgrade. You did that by using a software already used by Communications, Marketing, and Resident Services, and by distributing the Eagle Extra to Residents who have their own access to the internet.
There are always times Residents should call the Front Desk for maintenance-related issues. Absolutely to report a water leak, or a cottage
or apartment fire alarm that’s making a noise
like the battery is failing. But for routine type work, please start using Workxhub.
This did not bring additional costs and didn’t change the facility infrastructure. You didn’t spend money intended elsewhere. By contrast, the Strategic Plan addresses things which require significant investment, multi-year budgets, an increase in debt or fundraising,
and often it’s about new construction,
Moving forward we will use Workxhub to improve our records and tracking of maintenance and trends to help us make proper, timely decisions. This will keep systems and equipment in good condition while allowing us to determine when things should be upgraded or replaced. upgrades, or other modifications to our infrastructure. That takes several years.
The type of decisions the Strategic Plan process might consider, for example, is whether our Lakeside campus should be expanded. And if so, how many more cottages? Or with the Healthcare Center and Assisted Living, or Legacy Cottages, what upgrades should be incorporated into daily life, and thus our standards of living are raised.
We also reviewed some pretty challenging issues regarding upgrades to apartments and cottages both by existing and prospective residents. Our team has offered more structure to unit upgrades using a sliding scale of cost-sharing between the ARC and the resident, defined current options and incentives
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I’d like to conclude my point this way. When the ARC was opened in 1987, there was no Chapel, no Wellness Center, no swimming pool, no Bistro, and no built up Lakeside campus. There was no Library, or Computer Club facility, or putting green. sponsored, Resident-run activities such as
Estate Sales and Traveling Treasures. There’s
several dimensions here: The generosity of the Residents donating the items, and the many volunteer Residents who organize and manage this process. Again, this is impressive to the point of overwhelming.
These came about after a need was realized, a
plan was made, and the funds, be they operating funds, new debt, private donations or Resident Council funds, were spent to build or bring something new. What the ARC will become is part of this Strategic Plan process.
Other events I participated in, or gladly noticed, was the presentation by US Air landing in the Hudson passenger Dave Sanderson, who came here for a presentation at the invitation of our Director of Development, Anna Sweeden, and our Kiwanis Club. The always impressive Eagle Luncheon had the Federal Agent in charge of security screening at the San
KS: What are your thoughts about any of the events here this month?
Antonio airport, Mr. Charles Honore’, who
directs a 10 million traveler per year operation. Also in October was a Retiree Appreciation Day at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC),
the Army’s premier medical center. This event became a ‘Homecoming’ for several Residents.
MG Bill Moore is a former Commander of BAMC, and COL Carol Huebner and COL Janie Sinclair are both a former Chief of Nursing. Dolores Saenz, Grace Newton and I used the BAMC event to set up a display table, meet prospective Residents, and schedule their visits.
KS: What’s on your schedule this month?
SF: It was a privilege to participate in the 100th birthday celebration of COL Jack Carmichael (above), and to meet family and friends. He is the newest of a growing line of ARC
SF: November brings to mind the Marine Corps Birthday (November 10th) and Veterans Day. There are Veterans Day events this year on November 9th, 11th, and 12th.
Centenarians. The photo shows us reviewing that wonderful list.
There’s a New Resident Reception on
Thursday, 1 November, at 4 PM in the
Auditorium, and that’s another notable
Resident-sponsored, Resident-run success.
I’d also like to invite all Residents to attend the
strategic planning education sessions on Tuesday, 6 November, at 9 AM or 2 PM in the Auditorium.
I’m pleased to note the teamwork and
connection between our Residents and Staff. For example, the Golden K Kiwanis invited Info Systems Director Rob Gilley to explain some of the significant developments he is bringing about. ARC Angels had a well-attended presentation by our Director of Nursing, Pat Sewell, covering what Residents should know about the services provided by our Healthcare Center.
There are some important meetings this month. Please check with your Resident Council Representative. I’m also looking forward to the solemn and festive celebrations
of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’ve heard we
turn into a Christmas wonderland! Have a blessed month of November!
There are several noteworthy events I’d like to
mention. I am impressed by the Resident-
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DONATION AUDIO
ARC LIBRARY
Fahrenheit, Ray Bradbury
The Raffaeli Room
Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton The Beach House, Mary Alice Monroe
Shelter in Place, Nora Roberts
Library Committee JoAnne Kroll, Chairman Glenna Solley, Co-Chairman Annette Gohlke, Scheduler
DONATION DVD
The Killing Fields Mountain Top Grand Canyon Weeds
NEW FICTION REGULAR PRINT
A Forgotten Place, Charles Todd Vince Flynn: Red War, Kyle Mills Where the Crawdads Sing,
Delia Owens
Sweet Bird of Youth Strategic Air Command Book Club
Holy Ghost, John Sandford
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NEW FICTION LARGE PRINT
In His F ather’s Footsteps , Danielle Steel
COFFEE TABLE
- Leverage in Death, J D Robb
- Hopi Kachina Dolls,
American Indian Artists,
McNay Art Museum
America’s Fascinating Indian He ritage,
Reader’s Digest
Harold S. Colton
DONATION FICTION
The Outsider, Stephen King Juror #3, James Patterson
North American Indians, Philip Kopper R. Brownell McGrew, Brand: Lowell Press Life and Art of Jerome Tiger, Peggy Tiger Maxfield Parrish, Coy Ludwig
NEW NON-FICTION
The Briefing, Sean Spicer POL Killing the SS, Bill O’Reilly H
DONATION BOOKS NON-FICTION
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals,
Charles Chesterman ANT
DONATION REFERENCE
The Handy Book for Genealogists
NEW IN THE LIBRARY
Gemstones of the World,
Becoming Mrs. Lewis, Patti Callahan
Indianapolis, Lynn Vincent & Sara Vladic
Leadership in Turbulent Times,
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Walter Schumann ANT
Antique Jewelry, Collector Books ANT French Antiques, Ruth Costintino ANT Depression Glass, Sandra Stout ANT
Diamonds, Crown Pub. ANT
The World of Antiques,
Plantagenet Fry ANT
The Great Book of Oriental Carpets,
E. Gans-Ruedon ANT
The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Antiques ,
Crown Pub. ANT
Collectible Glassware 40 ,50,60’s ,
Gene Florence ANT
Popular Antiques,
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Please note: **November 11, 2018 (the legal public holiday for Veterans Day), falls on a Sunday. For most
Longmeadow Pub. ANT
Ranald S. Mackenzie on the Texas
Frontier, Ernest Wallace TEX
Into the Wilderness, NGS H Rugs to Riches, Caroline Bosly ANT Babe-the legend comes to life,
Robert W Creamer B
Federal employees, Monday, November 12, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See section 3(a) of Executive order 11582, February 11, 1971.)
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Travelling Treasures October 2018
Thank You to All!
Overflowing tables of sheets, blankets, towels, table clothes, napkins, place mats and pillows of all kinds were folded, arranged, and priced by Nancy Black.
I want to thank the 100 plus volunteers who made this year’s Traveling Treasures the success it was. During this one-day sale we grossed $14,844, which will help fund the many activities sponsored by the ARC Resident Council. We had numerous Team Leaders who worked tirelessly to make this sale a success:
Don Wilkinson was team leader for the sale of furniture which included couches, end tables, bookcases, chairs, rugs of all sizes and recliners. Wiley Taylor oversaw our picture sales and did research on the various artists to determine the value of each picture.
Bob Montgomery (Team Leader) and his cadre of teamsters picked up furniture and various other donations from the cottages and trucked them to the front of the high rise where Bob Cairns and his team of movers, with the help of the teamsters, transported
Looking for prices of similar items for the
many TVs, VCR’s and DVD’s, binoculars,
cameras, and numerous electronic cables, Bob Hirtle’s team researched the internet and arranged the offerings.
Almost anything you might want in the way of
men’s clothing was
sorted and arranged for sale by Bob Dentino and his hard-working team. donations to the selling locations.
In the High-Rise Fred
Bangasser (Team Leader) and his team picked up donations from every floor in the high rise and distributed them to the selling locations.
Robert Rolik headed our Cashier
Operation. No sale can work without teams of cashiers and baggers to collect cash and bag
- the sales items.
- The Activity room Team
- Leaders
were Arlene and Ross Robinette plus Meg and Larry Luken with a vast group of volunteer helpers. The Activity Room had a large variety household items from books, DVDs, kitchen items, and outdoor items.
Most everyone noticed that we had one of the largest amounts of donated items we can remember. The Traveling Treasures teams and the ARC Resident Council want to thank the many residents that donated items this year.
- Without your donations there is no sale.
- In the Boutique JoAnne Kroll and her
volunteers sold a variety of fine women’s clothes, jewelry, purses, shoes and other
upscale women’s items.
The next Traveling Treasures sale is scheduled for April 12, 2019, with setup dates of April 10th and 11th. Please keep these dates
- in mind.
- In the Auditorium Dee Hirtle’s volunteers
dealt handily with an avalanche of women’s
clothes, sorting, sizing and arranging them for sale. Mary Gustine made sure we had the appropriate hangers for all hanging clothing in the auditorium and boutique.
Gordon Armstrong Traveling Treasurers Chairman
Resident Council Meetings this Session are: Tuesday, 13 November 2018 Tuesday, 12 February 2019 Monday, 8 April 2019 Monday, 19 June 2019 Monday, 16 September 2019 Monday, 23 September 2019, is the Orientation and Election of the Executive Committee for 2019- 2020 (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.)
Marge Canfield oversaw women’s accessories and casual wear (no hangers required). These included shoes, purses, socks, bras, t-shirts, shorts to name a few items.
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The scene is 1948, in postwar occupied Japan: The 7th Cavalry Regiment passes in review on the square in Tokyo, with the Imperial Palace in the upper right background. First Lieutenant Bob Mesick (at left), commanded K Troop and leads his unit in formation. The constabulary force occupying Tokyo was the 1st Cavalry Division. In 1950, Bob was an amphibious tank company commander. His unit was a lead element of the Inchon landing. As the youngest officer to become a Resident, at age 60, and one of the longest residing Residents, 30 years, Bob Mesick is a Man for All Seasons. He is a former President of the Protestant Chapel Council, and former Chairman of the Resident Council. It is an honor that he shared his insights with me. He welcomes all visitors, please call 646-5648. --- Editor
Reminisces: How the Betty Cheever
Memorial Chapel Came to Be.
