Airway Pioneer
Luncheons & Meetings
Scheduled

Members are encouraged to post all planned meetings/luncheons here on the website. It could be a great place for members to learn about any such gatherings in their area so that they can visit and share notes with former co-workers and, hopefully, with those who are still in the "trenches." Your input is earnestly solicited.

Jim

FAA Luncheon -- Freemont, California

Hi everyone, it's been a long time since our last luncheon, which by the way was a great success, because some people came for the first time, like Jim Perkins, Jim Tarver, Dom Torchia, Elliot Smith and recent retirees. I hope to see you guys again. The luncheon will be on Thursday, February 26, at Spin-a Yarn restaurant, 45915 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, at 12:00 noon. Please RSVP, cause we might need a larger room...........Once again, if you have some old videos, pictures, recordings of the old days, please bring them so we can all reminisce. Bob Anolin ROBERTANOLIN@comcast.net

Ron Johnson #3002

Detroit Metro/SOAP Reunion

Arrangements have been made with the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Orlando for our reunion on March 6, 7, and 8. Be sure and mark your calendars and schedules to reserve these dates.

Since the time this year is during peak times, the rate will be $59.95, which is still very good for what the hotel offers. They will honor these rates 3 days before and 3 days after the scheduled function for those arriving prior to or remaining after the reunion.

We have reserved 20 rooms in the name of “Detroit Metro SOAP”. The hotel address is: Ramada Plaza Hotel 3155 John Young Parkway Orlando, FL 32805. Telephone - 407-841-6450

The cut-off date for our rate is February 06, 2009. Let’s make this the largest and best mini reunion this year. Invite everyone you are in contact with to join us for our usual great time. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. We would also appreciate an e-mail or phone call after you make your reservation in order that we can keep a tab on who is joining us this year or if we need additional rooms.

Have a very Happy Holiday and hope to hear that you are all planning to be with us.

Tom and Barbara Jones
trjones87@cox.net  928-252-3546

EIGHTH Annual Florida FAA Retirees Luncheon

This winter we will be holding our annual luncheon on Florida's west coast at Sarasota. Thanks to Carolyn Blum, who made all the arrangements, our luncheon will be held on February 5, 2009 as follows:

Where:

Marina Jack Restaurant
Sarasota Bay Front, #2 Marina Plaza
Sarasota, FL 34236
www.marinajacks.com

Menu:

Grouper Provencal (Garlic, Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and
Olive Oil)
Charbroiled Atlantic Salmon with Fresh Dill Cream Sauce
Chicken Picatta, Lemon Wine Caper Sauce
Chicken Breast Florentine Sautéed in Spinach and Parmesan Crust

All entrees include Tossed Salad, Rolls and Butter, Chef’s choice of
Potato, Vegetable Du Jour, Dessert, Coffee and Tea

Please send checks for $24.00 per person (tax and tip included)
along with your selections by January 5, 2009 to:

Warren Lichtenberg
10605 Tropical Breeze Lane
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
 

FAA Retirees Association Luncheon
Bring Your Loved Ones to this Special Event

It's that time again! Mary your calendars for the next FAA Retirees Association luncheon. Join your fellow retirees on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the Proud Bird in Los Angeles.

What: FAA Retirees Association Luncheon
Where: The Proud Bird, 11022 Aviation Blvd.
When: Wednesday January 14, 2009
Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm

FAA First Federal Credit Union will sponsor this special sit-down luncheon at The Proud Bird. That means *THIS LUNCHEON IS FREE* to you and your guest.

Seating is limited so please RSVP by Tuesday, July 1, to jclancy@faafirst.org or register online
<http://memberservices.faafirst.org/em/?s=1&a=ABFAC1B8676B4CE096FF1F1AAD0B7500&b=7AF3B4
If you're emailing, please include your name and the number of guests you will be bringing. I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

John G. Clancy
Chair, FAA Retiree Luncheon

Portland Tower/TRACON

The Air Traffic retirees of Portland Tower/TRACON (PDX) cordially invite former friends and colleagues to attend their quarterly luncheons which will be held on the first Tuesday of each quarter at 11:30. Site of the luncheon is the Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 SE 93rd Ave. in Clackamas, Oregon. The restaurant is adjacent to the Clackamas Town Center off Interstate 205. Contact for the retiree group is John Coppinger at johnncam@juno.com

Antelope Valley FAAers Luncheon

The Antelope Valley FAAers luncheon is held on the third Tuesday of every third month (March, June, September and December) at Foxy's Landing, William J. Fox Airfield, Terminal Building, 4555 West Avenue G, Lancaster, CA 93536. at 11:30. It's a good opportunity to catch up with long-time friends and to make new acquaintances.

For further information I can be reached at 661-945-5430 or email me at patfaux@verizon.net.  Menu items are mostly under $10 and you can get beer and wine there.

Pat Faux

Rockville, Maryland Area Luncheons
Submitted by Ken Cohen, Member #3501

Luncheons are being held in the Rockville Maryland and surrounding areas on an irregular, but nearly bimonthly basis by a small group of former Headquarters employees, mostly with engineering background. However all local FAA'ers are welcome to get on my notification email list. We vary the restaurant chosen each time to experience a variety of cuisines. Email me if you are interested at kennethcohen@comcast.net. We also have taken group trips to visit sites of interest, such as the fairly new FAA System Command Center in Herndon (formerly Flow Control), the Potomac Tracon, the Udhar-Hazy Smithsonian aviation museum and the Leesburg ARTCC, etc. Most recently we had a luncheon speaker, Mr. John Tippets, talk about his father, Joe Tippets, who was an Associate Administrator in the late 60's. So come join us!

Meetings in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Echo Hotel Dining Room 1903 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX.
The Third Thursday of Each Month, October through April
at 9:00 AM
Contact: Phil Coulter (956) 783-9754
or coulter826@aol.com

Spouses or Guests Welcome

Seattle Area Lunch / BS 

Dates are: 3rd Thursday in June & the 2nd Thursday in December. War stories at 11am and Lunch at 12:30 At the old Fireside Inn location (currently JJ’s Bar & Grill 23826 Pacific Highway South) 

**Try to e-mail Brucelaura@msn.com or call (253 874-9792) Bruce at least 4 days prior to a luncheon date for a head count** 

Detroit Metro Mature Controllers Group 
submitted by Rick Dawson #3535

The Detroit Metro, Mature Controllers Group meet for breakfast on the third Friday of each month. We meet at 9:00 am at Jonathan’s Family Restaurant, 40345 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI. All Society Members are welcome. For more information contact Rick Dawson, 734-697-1774 or radawson@comcast.net. 

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