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Branch 126 Membership
Membership on 31 March 2016 is ……. 366
New Members…………………....0
Reinstated Members………….…..0
Transferred Members……………….....0
Terminated Members………………….3
Deceased Members…………………....3
Non-payment of dues………………….0
Members Past due…………………......3
Shipmates due to renew membership....14
IN MEMORY OF OUR
DEPARTED SHIPMATE
Shipmate Rear Admiral Paul Kaufman MD, USN, retired, age 92, an FRA member since 2010, reported to the Staff of the Supreme Commander on 20 March 2016.
In July 1972, Shipmate Kaufman became the first Commanding Officer of the Navy Regional Medical Center Jacksonville, Fla. and was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1973.
He is survived by his wife Maxine; three sons and four grandchildren.
Rear Admiral Kaufman will be laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery
FRA Honors were conferred by Shipmates Clinton Attebery, Herman Elrod, Al Peter, Donald Rodely, Al Roby, Donald Walsh and James Thomas.
Shipmate AFCM John L. Frick, USN, Retired, age 75, an FRA member since 1989, reported to the Staff of the Supreme Commander on 4 April 2016.
He retired after 26 years in the Navy and again 13 years later from a job with Coca-Cola in Jacksonville. During his Navy career he served in VAW 11, VP 6, VS 28, HS 17, and VS 27.
Shipmate Frick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Melba Collie Frick; a son, 2 grandsons, a brother and 2 sisters.
Master Chief Petty Officer Frick was a resident of Fleming Island, Florida.
Senior Shipmate ADC James P. Howard, USN, Retired, age 89, an FRA member since 1961, reported to the Staff of the Supreme Commander on 16 April 2016.
Shipmate JP Howard was a very active member of Branch 126 in his younger years and is fondly remembered by many.
He served in the Navy for 23 years as a flight crew member in the Atlantic and Pacific before retiring in 1966.
Shipmate “JP” Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna Marie Howard; 4 sons, a daughter, 25 grandchildren and 19 Great-grandchildren.
FLAG SALES
Al Peter ……………………..……. (904) 777-0781
All Nylon and the Cotton Bulldog flags have sewn stars & stripes while the other Cotton flags have printed stars & stripes. We have the following flags in stock.
3x5’ Nylon Flag---$22.00
4x6’ Nylon Flag--- $30.00
5x8’ Nylon Flag--- $44.00
8x12” Nylon Flag --- 110.00
3x5’ Nylon POW/MIA Flag---- $ 25.00
We have a few Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard 3x5 Flags in stock for $22.00. Contact Shipmates Al Peter or Bill Kulier to purchase a Flag.
Our Branch 126 meeting is held at 2000 on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The meetings normally last about 45 minutes.
We put out snacks and coffee before the meeting and “make your own” sandwich meats are provided at the end of each meeting.
Free food, coffee and good conversation with your Shipmates! You should be there.
The Ships Store
Al Peter ……………. (904) 777-0781
Branch 126 Apparel
Ball Hat ………..… $6.00
Polo Shirt (Blue) … $27.00, size S, M, L, XL
Bowling Shirt ……. $41.00, sizes, M thru 3XL
No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.
Oh, go ahead ... Try it!
Branch President James J. Thomas presented a framed certificate of achievement, a medal and a Ribbon to Cadet Maxim Tashjian at Clay High School on 4 April 2016. This is one of 16 awards Branch and Unit 126 will present to Cadets at local area high schools.
We are in need of Shipmates and Ladies to present these awards. Contact Vice President Jack Elrod at (904) 655-2211 if you can help.
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