Newsletter of the Honeywell Retirees of ArizonaThe Honeywell & Sperry Retiree Clubs sponsor these eventsUpcoming 2014 SCHEDULED Events
Officers - Directors and Staff
HRC Email: Hotline@hrcaz.org
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Letters to the EditorIf there is something that you would like to see in the newsletter, write a letter to the editor! We will publish it, subject to space availability and the approval of the Board. Please address any comments or questions to the editor at the HRC address. Any comments or claims made within the publication are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily express the views of Honeywell Inc. or the Directors, Officers, Staff or members of the Arizona Honeywell Retiree Club (HRC). HRC sponsored programs and events where payments are required in advance, refunds will be provided anytime there is no cost to our Club. We will make every effort to provide refunds when requested, however in some cases funds have been committed by the HRC and will not be refunded. |
Fix it GuysSponsored by the Honeywell & Sperry Retiree ClubsWe can help Honeywell retirees or surviving spouses with fix-it jobs around the house that you are not good at or are unable to do and prevent these jobs from becoming budget busters. Call us at this number, (602) 765-4466, and leave a clear message containing job information, your name and telephone number. We probably can help and will get back to you as quickly as practical. We furnish the labor at no cost to you; you furnish the cost of the parts.
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Honeywell/Garrett Retirees’ Scholarship ProgramHoneywell ScholarshipWe are quickly coming to the end of our yearly Scholarship application time. All applications must be in by March 7. We would like to remind everyone that the Honeywell Retiree’s Club (HRC), the Garret Retirees’ Club (GRC), along with Honeywell Aerospace, provides the opportunity for students to apply for one of several $1000 scholarships each year. These scholarships are open to students enrolled in any of the three State universities. While we generally award three scholarships (one to each school), last year we were able to award Scholarships to five students! The rules for applying are easy: Eligibility:
All applicants, meeting the above criteria, may apply. "Course of study should be technically oriented, but all applications will be considered." Awards should be made before the beginning of the 2014 fall semester. Submitting
an Application for the Honeywell Scholarship
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Arizona State University ASU Scholarship Office - Tempe campus |
University of Arizona U of A The University of Arizona Foundation |
Northern Arizona University NAU Office of Scholarships &
Financial Aid |
Your Club contacts for this opportunity
are for HRC, Dawn Orgill (602) 881-7772
For GRC, Frank Holman (602) 695-2565
FREE OVERNIGHT TRIP TO FORT MCDOWELL CASINO
Pick up time will be 9:00 AM at the Bell Rec Center; 16820 N 99th Ave Sun City
We have 20 rooms available
Call or email Yolanda Brown to reserve your spot 623-972-3970 YMBrown@Yahoo.com
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University of Phoenix Stadium |
Date: |
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 |
Coordinator: |
Joe Gonzales, 623-561-1174, 7028 W. Taro Lane, Glendale, AZ 85308. |
Please make checks payable to Sperry Retiree’s Club |
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Time: |
11:00 am |
Price: |
$7.00 each |
Go behind the scenes in this breathtaking new facility as University of Phoenix Stadium has set the standard for multi-purpose sports and entertainment complexes and features the only rollout field and retractable roof stadium in North America. Tour will include details of the stadium construction, technical talking points on the roof and field, visitor’s locker room suites and the main concourse will be covered in your tour. Tour will last approximately 75 minutes and will leave from Gate #2. The tour utilizes ramps and elevators (no stairs) and is 100% wheel chair accessible. |
Spring Potluck Picnic/Annual MeetingThursday, April 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Where: |
Rio Vista Park - Ramadas 8 and 9 |
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Rio Vista Community Park - 8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ |
Time: | 10:00 am until 2 pm with lunch served around 11:00 |
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Just bring a Dish to share. (No charge to HRC members and guests) |
Prizes: |
There will be prizes and Split the Pot! |
Your Honeywell Retirees Club will provide baked ham, rolls, coffee, tea and water, as well as plates, utensils, condiments, etc. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share; such as a hot casserole, baked beans, salad or dessert of your choice. Get out your favorite recipes and prepare your specialty to share with others. We will have a beer permit. You may bring your own beer or soft drinks if you would like. Please no glass containers. (Park rules)
Coordinator: Pat Golic - 480-563-1978 - dgolic@cox.net - Judy Edmond at 623-972-5237 - jedmond6@cox.net
The cost of the tour and making your 3 pieces of chocolate is
only $5. Sponsored by SRC; please make the check out to:
Sperry Retiree’s Club and send to Dawn Orgill at 515 East Carefree No
355, Phoenix, AZ 85085 and indicate it is for the Chocolate tour.
“Attention CLUB Members”Wednesday, May 7 at 2pmSponsored by GarrettTim
Mahoney, President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace will be presenting
his talk on the health of Honeywell’s Aerospace segment Wednesday, May
7. Tim not only presents up-to-date business, project, and competition
status, but provides very interesting insights to
engineering/technology initiatives throughout Aerospace, including
engines, avionics, power systems, etc. His presentations are always
riveting and interesting. Location: Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZThis meeting is FREE to all attending. The room holds up to 600 people, so there is plenty of room for all of us. There will be a snack bar, (which is supported by donations) … cookies, water, coffee, & soft drinks. If you decide to come, we suggest you arrive early and meet some folks from other clubs. “This most certainly should be a great day for all.” We are looking forward to seeing and meeting members from Honeywell (HRC), Sperry (SRC) and Rim Country. If you have any questions please call Ed (602) 300-6262 |
Alaska Cruise - Golden PrincessAugust 9, 2014 – Saturday
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For President: |
Mary Barkl |
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Retired from: |
Industrial Automation & Control in 2006 |
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Last position: |
IAC Program Manager in Engineering |
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Other work: |
Various positions in Industrial Automation since 1966 |
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Interests: |
Skiing, reading, sewing, and grandchildren. |
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For Vice-President: |
Wallace L. Estfan |
Retired from: |
Honeywell Computer Department |
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Last position: |
Director Circuit Board Mfg |
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Other work: |
Mfg/Eng Consulting – which included setting up Mfg facilities in the Far East |
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Interests: |
Golf, volunteering on various non-profit boards, i.e. the State Tax Credit Board |
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Education: |
BS in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University |
For Secretary: |
Ed Taschner |
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Retired from: |
Honeywell Aerospace – Engines Division (The AiResearch/Garrett/AlliedSignal branch of Honeywell. |
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Last position: |
Product Support Manager, T800/RAH-66 Comanche Development Project, Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) … a Honeywell/Rolls-Royce joint Venture. |
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Other work: |
USAF Pilot & Maintenance Officer – Aero Engineer (Civil Service w/USAF) – Customer Service Engineer (with AlliedSignal serving Republic of China Air |
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Interests: |
USAF Pilot & Maintenance Officer – Aero Engineer (Civil Service w/USAF) – Customer Service Engineer (with AlliedSignal serving Republic of China Air |
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Education: |
BS in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech with post graduate studies |
For Treasurer: |
Francis Cartwright |
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Retired from: |
Honeywell Air Transport Division |
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Last position: |
Flight Management Systems Department |
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Other work: |
Sperry Navy Systems |
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Interests: |
Playing the stock market |
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Education: |
BA - Math and Computer Science, UCLA; MA - Organizational Management, University. of Phoenix |
For Director: |
Ibis Valles (3-year term) |
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Retired from: |
Honeywell International |
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Last position: |
Director of Human Resources for Latin America Region |
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Other work: |
HR consultant doing research in healthcare |
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Education:: |
BS from the University of Nebraska |
For Director: |
Bala Visvanathan (3-year term) |
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Retired from: |
Honeywell Aerospace |
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Last position: |
Director, Global Sourcing |
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Other work: |
Various positions in Honeywell Aerospace |
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Interests: |
Travel to exotic locations and enjoying nature |
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Education: |
BS in Mechanical Engineering |
CASTING YOUR BALLOT
There are three ways to submit your ballot:
REMEMBER – ONLY ONE BALLOT PER HRC ACTIVE MEMBER
PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE CLUB’S BYLAWSBelow is a proposed change by the HRC Board of Directors to the Club's ByLaws. The complete set of ByLaws can be viewed at the HRC's website www.hrcaz.org. In March Active Members will receive a copy of these proposed changes and a ballot to vote on them either by e-mail or by hard copy. You will be asked to return your ballot to HRC, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ. 85027-2704. It is important that you vote on them in March. 2014 Honeywell Retirees Club Bylaw Amendments HONEYWELL RETIREES CLUB OF ARIZONA Amendments to delete are lined out; amendment changes are in italics ARTICLE II– ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP a.that have or have had an ownership relationship with Honeywell International Inc in the Phoenix, Arizona area. b.whose employees had a significant working relationship with Honeywell International Inc., and reside in the state of Arizona. These retirees must petition the Board of Directors for membership. They will be called Special Members.
Section 2 Membership classes Active Members
Section 3. Meeting announcement ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 4. Quorum ARTICLE VI- OFFICERS Section 2. Powers and duties B. or inability to act C. Secretary ...In the absence of the President and Vice President, the Secretary shall preside at the meeting of the Board of Directors. D. Treasurer ...The Treasurer will maintain the non-profit status of the Club with the Arizona Corporation Commission. E. Directors F.
Officers and Directors who miss four or more meetings out of six
required meetings during the year may be temporarily replaced by an
active member of the Club when appointed by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VIII Election Section 1. Section 2 Selection Procedure ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS Section 2 Adoption |