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FRATERNAL ORDER OF BORDER AGENTS ® Volume 34 No 2 Summer 2018 www.borderrats.com E-Mail: [email protected] ® WONDERFUL MEMORIES MADE IN SAN ANTONIO, 2018 Published three times a year FROM THE RANCHITA ¿ Que Paso ? is the Official Journal of The Fraternal Order of Border Agents. Another great time in San Antonio with 90 plus members and guests attending. What a wonderful time we had. OFFICERS Thanks to Fred and his great team for providing the won- PRESIDENT derful food and entertainment. My grandson Luke, and daughter, Kelly attended with me. Luke told me he will Dick Braziel continue even when ”I” am no longer able. What a VICE PRESIDENT trooper. He has not missed many in his 17 years…...maybe one or two, at the most. Paul Herring After the convention, I attended a 5 mile Warrior Run for SECRETARY one of our local fallen soldiers, which I do every year Arne Flores since his death. A great cause as all monies go to fami- lies or injured soldiers, plus scholarships to local seniors TREASURER who are enlisting in the military. I came in first Bruce Stock place…..in my age group…..but I am sure I was the only 70 plus woman who entered. What a great honor BOARD OF DIRECTORS though!! James Kuykendall(Ex Officio) Lou Richenberger After that I went on a “quilting cruise”. 80 women from Jim Bradley around the country attended and we sailed on Royal Car- John Nattinger ibbean out of Galveston. They reserved a conference Harvey Varenhorst room for us to sew in during the cruise. We were gone 8 EDITOR days and stopped in Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya, Mexico, and Cozumel,Mexico . While in port, a couple Jeanne Ham [email protected] of my friends and I snorkeled in Honduras, ZIP LINED in Costa Maya (what an experience…..like kids in a can- WEBMASTER dy store); and visited the Mayan Ruins in Chichinetiza, Arne Flores Mexico. The food was outstanding and abundant! [email protected] www.borderrats.com/index.html Then….back to reality. Hot weather, mowing the lawn which has taken over, repairing fences, etc. But, I am thankful for my FOBA family and the blessing that have let me do these things. Kelly,Luke and I look forward to seeing you all in Albu- querque next year. Jeanne SEND YOUR 2018 DUES TO: BRUCE STOCK, TREASURER 10702 DUTTON DRIVE LA MESA, CA 91941 $20 per year per person ¿QUE PASO ? 2 Summer 2018 PRESIDENT’S CORNER News from Casa de Braziel Another winter is over and we are still here (SOS DD). Going from ice bucket straight to the frying pan. The 2018 Members Conference in San Antonio was a resounding success. If you missed it, you missed a good time. Start making your plans for our 2019 Conference to be hosted by Ruben and Bonnie Gomez in Albuquerque, NM. Exact particulars will be forthcoming. Freddie Villarreal and all who supported the 2018 Conference are to be commended for their hard work. As reported by Freddie, FOBA’s Treasury got a little boost with some healthy money from their hard work. Thanks to all of you! Also, at the Conference FOBA gained 4 new members. Our recruiters are also to be commended. Let’s see if we can build on this start in the next year. No big summer plans for us. Trying to stay cool while doing indoor projects. Someday they might just get done. Hope to see all at the 2019 Conference. Be good, or be good at it. Dick Braziel FOBA President [email protected] ¿QUE PASO ? 3 Summer 2018 ¿QUE PASO ? 4 Summer 2018 Secretary’s report Continued……. Vice-President - Paul Herring Treasurer - Bruce Stock Board #2 - Jimmy Bradley Board #4 - Harvey Varenhorst A motion was made that Paul Herring continue as Vice-President, the motion was seconded and the motion passed. There were no other nominations from the floor. A motion to accept the slate by acclamation was made and seconded and the motion passed. Other Business: We must continue recruiting new members, four new members joined in the last month. Website, make it user friendly, membership roster in website. Adjournment: A motion for adjournment was made and seconded and the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 am. ¿QUE PASO ? 5 Summer 2018 TREASURER’S REPORT Greetings to all: The Treasury is solid and in the black after another great conference. With all the people assisting Fred Villarreal with registration, raffles and other money making projects we now have over $10,000 in our Treasury. We have not paid to publish a Que Paso in almost a year which has really helped with finances. San Antonio was a great time even if the weather didn’t cooperate. I believe a good time was had by all and many thanks to those who attended. Another thanks to those who helped (and so many did) to make another memorable conference. The ladies at the registration desk collected $300 in dues from those who wish to pay at the conference. All dues payments are welcome. We still have some 40 people who have not paid and there is no “1-1-19” to show member in good standing by their names. Again, if you are unsure of your date, I will be happy to assist. As I have reported in the past, we obligate $1,000.00 for our conference and Fred returned that and some after all was totaled. Thanks again and see you all in Albuquerque next year. B. Stock, Treasurer ¿QUE PASO ? 6 Summer 2018 Contributed by Billy Martin via \Arne Flores Many of us are between 65 and death, i.e. old. My friend sent me this excellent list for aging . and I have to agree it's good ad- vice to follow. The guy who sent this hi-lighted #19. 1. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrific- es you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard-earned capital. Warning: This is also a bad time for investments, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries. This is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet. 2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don’t feel bad spending your money on your- self. You’ve taken care of them for many years, and you’ve taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money. 3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs. Keep in touch with your doctor, do tests even when you’re feeling well. Stay informed. 4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together 5. Don’t stress over the little things. Like paying a little extra on price quotes. You’ve already overcome so much in your life.You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don’t let the past drag you down and don’t let the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten. 6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.” 7. Be proud, both inside and out. Don’t stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the den- tist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked. When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong. 8. Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There’s nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters. You’ve developed your own sense of what looks good on you – keep it and be proud of it. It’s part of who you are. 9. ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks. You’ll be surprised what old friends you’ll meet. Keeping in touch with what is going on and with the people you know is important at any age. 10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions. They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them that yesterday’s wisdom still applies today. 11. Never use the phrase: “In my time.” Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time. You may have been younger, but you are still you now, having fun and enjoying life.