February 2015

HOMEPAGE

Day at the Races

February 17

Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour

March 20 & May 8

Spring Potluck Picnic

March 26

Annual Membership Meeting
Topic: Can the Social Security, System be Saved?

April 16

Tim Mahoney Presentation

May 6

Canada & New England Cruise

September 26

Tovar Castle with Stockyards Luncheon

TBD 2015

February has more than Valentine's Day. February 17th is "Random Acts of Kindness Day". And, you know what to do...perform a few random acts of kindness. Almost any kind deed will do. And, we highly recommend you perform kind acts on as many people as you can.

Caution: What comes around, goes around. Random Acts of Kindness is highly contagious!

President's Perspective

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) tour went well, many of the displays were different from the last time we visited. The MIM now has all of its floor space filled and they even have a Taylor Swift exhibit spanning her life and music career.

Day at the Races, scheduled for February 17th, has 51 members ready to join us for lunch and then sit back and see those beautiful horses run. Come join us, the cutoff for reservations is just around the corner.

The Spring Pot Luck should be another successful event. Pat and Judy have come up with another quiz, it's based on Arizona history, you'll need to study up for this one! Judy has also come up with a little ditty (song), creative girl that she is, so don't be surprised if you end up singing along.

It is also time to vote for new Board Members and officers; you will see the ballot in next month’s Bridge. Make sure you vote for your favorite board member.

The Annual Member Meeting is scheduled for April 16th, right after you get your taxes filed, make sure you have your reservations in before then.

You may be getting a call in February from a Board member. We are looking for people who want to come and join us in the planning and executing of events. Currently, we are seeking a Treasurer, someone who will maintain the HRC books and balance sheets for us. If you are interested in either being our Treasurer or just joining the HRC Board, give me a call. Mary Barkl, 602-863-6939.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

President - Mary Barkl

602-863-6939

Editor - Linda Gregerson

602-510-0871

Past President - Victor Fragnito

602-908-0740

Photographer - Rick Carter

602 920-6044

Vice President -  Wally Estfan

602-841-1189

Director - Ibis Valles

480-558-4718

Treasurer - Francis Cartwright

623-492-0200

Director - Bala Visvanahan

480-988-9317

Secretary - Ed Taschner

480-837-6262

Director - Judy Edmond

623-972-5237

Webmaster - Russ Henzel

480-991-3369

Director - Kevin Harris

602-993-6308

Membership - Darrel Golic

480-563-1978

Director - Patricia Golic

480-563-1978

Cruises – Barbara Rippstein

623-566-1572

Director- Gwen Scheetz

602-616-9889

Director - Dawn Orgill

602 -881-7772

Note: 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.

From the Editor

Interested in the history of Honeywell or looking for an old edition of The Bridge? This and other information can be found on the HRC webpage www.hrcaz.org.

Do you have a new address or e-mail? Be sure to send us the updated information: Hotline@hrcaz.org or Honeywell Retiree Club, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phx, AZ 85027-2704

If 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 email address Hotline@hrcaz.org or Honeywell Retiree Club, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704. 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.

Fix it Guys

Sponsored by the Honeywell & Sperry Retiree Clubs

We can help Honeywell retirees or surviving spouses with fix-it jobs around the house that you are not able to do. This will hopefully keep the job from becoming a budget buster for you.

Call us at the appropriate number below and leave a clear message giving job information, your name, telephone number and nearest cross streets.

Nick Hughes 480-463-6572 (coordinator for East Valley )
Clint Langford 602-765-4466 (coordinator for North Valley )
 

We can probably 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.

East Valley

North Valley

Honeywell Retiree’s Club Scholarship Program

Meet 2014 UofA Scholarship Winner
Hailey Marie Davenport

Hailey Marie Davenport is the daughter of Steve Davenport, Allied Signal Engineering, 15 years and granddaughter of Robert Davenport, Allied Signal Engineering, retired.

"A runner, dancer, problem solver, hard worker, Type 1 diabetic, college student, daughter, sister, and friend, this is who I am. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a high school freshman has been challenging, but has also made me the hard worker I am today. Type 1 is an unforgiving disease that takes a continuous toll on my body and wellbeing while needing constant attention. Two years ago I was accepted into the Biomedical Engineering program in the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona. Taking over 15 credits each semester has advanced me to Senior status in less than three years, while also working over twenty hours a week, training for running, dancing, fundraising for JDRF and striving to keep myself healthy. My family is very supportive and my parents are my biggest role models. They have both worked incredibly hard their entire lives and to see their success and selflessness is inspirational. While pursuing my education, I have found my disease tries to limit me from being the best I can be. I feel like I have to work twice as hard as some of my fellow students because my disease takes such a toll on my health every minute of every day. I hope to become a Biomedical Engineer so I can help develop new devices that will help many people like me who have incurable lifethreatening diseases. I hope to be an inspiration to children facing health obstacles because I have already accomplished so much despite the challenges diabetes has brought me. The Honeywell Scholarship Program has been instrumental in helping me to achieve these goals."

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have a family member interested in applying for one of our scholarships, we would like to help make the process easier.

Each year the Scholarship Committee works with Arizona State University (ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU) and University of Arizona (UofA), to ensure that our application is available to students. Each school has their own unique process, and because they offer many scholarships the school’s application process can sometimes be confusing. The Scholarship Committee would like to help. Each school now has a designated representative from the Scholarship Committee, who is familiar with the Scholarship process at that school. If you have a family member that is considering applying for one of our scholarships, please contact the designated Scholarship Committee representative, listed below. They will help guide you through the process and ensure that the application submitted is reviewed during the awards process.

ASU: Wally Estfan: westfan@cox.net; 602-841-1189
NAU: Gwen Scheetz: scheetzgwen@cox.net; 602-616-9889
UofA: Frank Holman: frankholman@cox.net; 602-695-2565
 

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Candidates must re-apply annually. Cutoff date for applications is Friday March 6, 2015.
2. Students must be a descendant of an active or deceased member of Honeywell or Garrett Retirees Club. A deceased member is defined as a member who passed away while holding active membership in one of the two clubs.
3. Students must have attained a 3.0 or better grade point average (GPA).
4. Students must be entering a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate course of study. Enrolled freshmen may apply during the second freshman semester for their sophomore year, providing they attain a 3.0 GPA or greater in their first semester (second semester GPA will be considered for the award).
5. Students may be enrolled in any field of study, although preference may be given to a student who is enrolled in a technical field, in the event two or more applicants qualify for the same scholarship award.

The Team is looking for your help. Our Team would like to hold a fundraiser to supplement the Honeywell Retirees Club Scholarship Fund. We are looking for ideas that would be fun and something that our membership (and perhaps even active Honeywell employees) would like to be involved in. Like to golf? Interested in attending an auction? If you have an idea, or would like to volunteer to help the Team with a fund raiser, please let one of our Team Members know.

Scholarship Committee:

• Dawn Orgill dgorgill@msn.com
• Gwen Scheetz scheetzgwen@cox.net
• Frank Holman frankholman@cox.net
• Wally Estfan westfan@cox.net

Package includes:

Parking, Admission, How to Wager Guide, Senior Buffet Lunch, Coffee/Tea,
Dessert, Tax, Gratuity & Winner Circle Photo. The retiree clubs will have a race named after them.

Coordinator:

Victor Fragnito, 602-908-0740 e008821@cox.net

Cutoff Date:

Feb 4, 2015

Time:

Arrive at 11:00 AM at the Turf Club

Make your check payable to: Treasurer, HRC
Mail to: Vic Fragnito, 6922 W. Garfield St. Phoenix, AZ 85043-2368

SALAD BAR

Mixed salad greens
Tossed Caesar salad
Paradise pasta salad
House made Cole slaw
Fresh fruit salad
Country potato salad

CARVED MEATS

Roast breast of turkey
Cranberry sauce
Brisket of beef
Horseradish sauce
Assorted breads, muffins, rolls

DESSERTS

Apple cobbler
Assorted pies
Assorted cookies and brownies
Coffee and tea

Location

Arrowhead Country Club 19888 N 73rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308

When:

April 16th

Time:

9:00am – 12:00pm

Cost:

$16 per person. Make checks payable to: Treasurer, HRC; Send to: Gwen Scheetz, 5640 E. Everett Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 , Note on check "Annual Meeting

Gwen Scheetz, 602-616-9889 scheetzgwen@cox.net for information & reservations

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, or Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Chef’s selection of Breakfast Pastry served with Butter, Fruit Preserves, Coffee, Decaf and Tea.