Holiday Dinner Dance

Honeywell Retiree Club

December 8, 2006

6:00 p.m. Cocktails & Friendship Renewal

7:00-10 p.m. Dinner & Dancing

Cash bar all evening

The Elks Club
14424 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032



$35.00 per member (Same as last year!)
$35.00 spouse/guest of member
$40.00 for all other non-members

Coats for men & party dresses for women, please

Call Lorri Jordan at 602-526-5698 for reservations and bring your check, made
out to Treasurer, HRC with notation for Holiday Party to the event.

Honeywell Retiree Club Scholarship Program for 2007

It is that time of the year to encourage your family member/college student to inquire about the HRC Scholarship Program. Each of the three state universities have information on their web sites about their application process. An award of $1000.00 is available at each university annually. There will be more information in next month’s The Bridge giving the application deadlines (normally in March). The requirements for application are as follows:

1. The applicant must be a family member of an active member (current dues paying) or associate member (spouse of a deceased active member) of the Allied Retiree Club or the Honeywell Retiree Club. Family members are defined as children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. of the retiree. On all applications the submitter must include the company, division, year of retirement, and the current phone number of the retiree or associate.
2. Only students that will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible.
3. Students applying must have evidence of cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average.
4. Applicants must re-apply annually.
5. Receipt of this scholarship does not restrict the student from receiving other scholarships.
6. Students majoring in Science and Technology related fields will be given preference, but if there are no approved applicants in related fields, then all majors will be considered. In the case of equal qualifications, financial need will be the deciding factor.

Submitted by Al Longanecker

PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

At this special time of year the Board and Officers of your Honeywell Retiree’s Club extend warm best wishes for a Happy Holiday season and a joyous and healthful New Year to you and your families. We thank you for supporting our programs and events and hope that you will continue to do so in the future.

I particularly want to say thanks to our Bridge editor, Charlie Farmer, who has decided to pass the baton at the end of the year to our new coeditors, John Kopala and Rick Oldani. Charlie has made a major contribution to the success of the Bridge in the last three years and graciously agreed to help transition his knowledge to the new editors during the last few months. Welcome to John and Rick.

A special thanks also to Ted Rees, our former editor/publisher of the Bridge with Charlie, who contributed significantly to the Bridge’s success. Ted also volunteered to help update our membership records over the summer when Wally Klovstad was away and has continued
with that activity through the end of the year. Thanks Ted.

Also a grateful thanks to Al Longanecker, a past president, who has managed our scholarship program for the last few years. Al has decided to pass his baton also. This is an important program which our dues support and which not all our members are aware of.

21st Annual Honeywell Marketing and Friends Reunion (not an HRC event)

The 21st Annual Honeywell Marketing and Friends Reunion will be held December 16 at 11:30 A.M at the Home Town Buffet 2730 West Bell Road.  Hope to see you there. Stan Plunkett

Honeywell Volunteer’s Association

For those of you who have participated in the past or wish to participate in the HVA program where Honeywell makes contribution for volunteer hours worked, we have been able to confirm with Al Ryan that the program is still active. Participants must conform to specified guidelines and complete and submit the required form.

Please contact Mr. Alfred R. Ryan for information, forms and submittals at his addresses shown in the paper or electronic version of the The Bridge.

You may also contact Ed Frick who has copies of the forms and Guidelines at 623-561-6917.

TRY OUT THE ELECTRONIC BRIDGE

Each month we have more members signing up for The Electronic Bridge, and most are opting to receive “electronic only”. If you have an e-mail address, you should give it a try. Member feedback has been very positive. You can sign up by contacting us via e-mail at: hotline@hrcaz.org. Please send your: 1) name, 2) e-mail address, 3) if you wish your e-mail address not published in The Bridge periodically, and 4) if you want “electronic only ” or both electronic and hard copy. You may “opt in” or “opt-out” of this program at any time by simply notifying us via e-mail. Contributed by Ted Rees.

HEALTH CORNER

News from Nurse Nance

Cold Germs Check Out Late. Hotel guests can pick up cold germs left behind by prior guests. In a recent study, one-third of participants became infected with cold germs that were deposited in rooms- on telephones, light switches, etc. Wash your hands. University of Virginia Health System

Cranky But Smart. Older adults who have a disagreeable nature tend to score higher on intelligent tests than those who are easier to get along. In younger adults, however, those who are more extroverted and open are better able to retain general knowledge and retain short-term information. American Psychological Association.

Flu Follows Flights. The onset of the annual flu season in 2001 was delayed by about two weeks. Reason: Flight restrictions that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Scientists believe that airline travel affects both the peak date and the rate at which influenza spreads. Public Library of Science Articles from Bottom Line Health December 2006.

PHUN IN PHOENIX IS BACK

Check out the Phun in Phoenix information, which recently has returned to our web site. This listing of cool things to do in Phoenix each weekend is updated weekly – check it out here. Also a long list of Phoenix area attractions with phone numbers and web sites are listed on this site – a great reference for your activities with family and friends. Check out photos of our past events as well as useful information from past seminars like the recent one on Identity Theft. You'll also find all of our club's upcoming activities, with dates and contact information, plus a copy of The Bridge. If you have any photos of Club activities, we'd love to publish them. Attach the pictures to an email and send to hotline@hrcaz.org.

Russ Henzel, website editor

UPCOMMING EVENTS

SPERRY/HONEYWELL DAY AT THE RACES - Tuesday, January 16

*Trifecta Salad: A scoop of tuna, chicken & pasta salad served in a pineapple boat with fresh fruit &
banana nut bread.
*Croissant Club Sandwich: Freshly baked croissant filled with sliced bacon, tomatoes, American cheese, &
lettuce served with fresh fruit, potato or pasta salad.

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ARIZONA CAPITOL MUSEUM TOUR - Tuesday, January 23

This is a great chance to explore Arizona history in a series of exhibits at the Arizona Capitol Museum in downtown Phoenix. The Capitol is constructed of native stone, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dedicated in 1901, it was first home to the territorial government: when Arizona entered the union as the 48th state in 1912, the building became the state Capitol. The Museum’s collection of over 15,000 items includes artwork and historical artifacts. After the tour, anyone interested in stretching their day’s learning may sign up to visit the Genealogy Collection at the Law and Research Library Division at the same location following the tour. To reserve your spot, you need to call, mail, or email Don Roeber for a reserved spot on the tour. Only 30 people can be accommodated on this tour, so we suggest you get your reservation in early. To visit the Genealogy Collection please indicate to Don your desire to participate in that also.

BREWERY TOUR AND BEER TASTING - Tuesday, January 30

Some more details on the brewery – won the 2005 best local beer award and it has a yearly production capacity of 10,000 barrels of beer (that's 20,000 kegs). They have a 20 bbl. brew house with nine 40-barrel fermenters and one 60-barrel fermenter for producing all of their distribution and in-house beers. Their most recent installation is an SMB bottling machine – look for Kilt Lifter and 8th Street in bottles around Arizona. They have two great locations and a great little restaurant.

SPERRY/HONEYWELL CARIBBEAN CRUISE - April 15 - 21

Join us aboard the Caribbean Princess. She had her maiden voyage in 2004, carries 3,100 passengers and has a “small ship feel”. St. Maarten and St. Thomas have beautiful beaches and blue water in addition to duty free shopping. Princess Cay is a tiny island in the Bahamas offering a full day of fun in the sun. NOTE: All US citizens will need a current passport.

PAST EVENTS

COMMEMERATIVE AIR FORCE MUSEUM - November 15

A very successful tour of the Commemorative Air Force Museum (CAF) at Falcon Field was conducted for 23 Honeywell Retirement Club members and guests. Paul Brinkman, a member of both the HRC and CAF, was our tour leader for the museum and arranged for two additional CAF docents in order that the tour could be conducted in three more manageable, smaller groups. The facility is very clean and our group was treated very well. The two hour tour included World War II trainers, fighter planes and bombers as well as their restoration facility. Currently a B25 bomber with WWII combat experience (named “Maid in the Shade”), is currently nearing completion of a 21 year restoration effort. The B17 bomber “Sentimental Journey” included a climb through the fuselage and viewing the many interesting details of the aircraft. This plane is one of only 13 left today that is still flyable. Contributed by Ike Templeton.

Pictures courtesy of Charlie Farmer, Don Roeber, and Gordon Williams