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November 2015
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HOMEPAGE |
Newsletter of the
Honeywell Retiree Social Club of Arizona
NOTE: This online
version is a reformatted sub-set of the full version
sent to paid-up members, with possible updates to
event information since the Bridge was distributed.
For example, it does not contain
names of recent retirees, new members, or members
who have passed away, nor does it contain the list
of member email addresses which is sent out from
time to time.
Finally, there will typically be a
delay of up to a week before a new month's version
is posted here; if you want to get the Bridge as it
comes off the press, become
a member and request the full-color PDF
version, the eBridge, which is sent by email. Note
that the black-and-white paper Bridge is sent out by
Honeywell, who outsource the task. It is typically
delivered about two weeks after the PDF eBridge is
delivered by email.
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Reports &
Photos of Past Events
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HOMEPAGE
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Recurring Lunches
The
Honey-Bunch-Lunchers
First Tuesday: Dec 1
Golden Corral, 5679 W. Northern, 11:30 am
Bull Old-Timers Lunch
Bunch
Dec 17
Old Country Buffet, Metro Pkwy, 11:30 am
Honeywell IAC Ole
Timers
Dec. 10:
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 10030 N. Metro Pkwy
East- 11:15 am
PLEASE
NOTE: Annual membership dues are payable
May 1. If your dues are still owed
please remit now.
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President's
Perspective
 It has
been a busy startup this fiscal year for the
Board members. We have a new set of bylaws which
are approved and are now located on the HRSC
website. You can view the new bylaws at the
following link: HRSC
Bylaws. Members who do not have access to
the web and are interested in the new HRSC
bylaws, can either mail a request to "Honeywell Retiree
Social Club, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane,
Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704" or call me at 480-580-5585.
A copy of the bylaws will be printed and sent to
you in the mail.
The HRSC Website
has had some major face-lifting done and we're
sure that you will find items of interest to
you, link: www.hrcaz.org.
We hope that all HRSC members who have a
computer or network access will take a look and
provide feedback; your comments/questions can be
sent to: Hotline@hrcaz.org
or Honeywell
Retiree Social Club, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane,
Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704. We want to
thank Kevin Harris, our new website
administrator, for all his hard work in this
area.
If you missed the
New England cruise this summer, you'll enjoy the
pictures below. Everyone who went had a
wonderful time. The weather changed some of the
plans, but it was still an enjoyable cruise. Thank you Barbara
Rippstein for hosting this event!
Oktoberfest was
enjoyed by all in attendance, the ice breaker
got everyone scratching their heads early. The
brats and hamburgers were delicious. A big
thanks to our hosts Pat and Darrel Golic who
planned the event and added some interesting
food changes this year. Thanks also to the board
members who supported Pat and Darrel. See pictures of the
event below.
Don’t forget we
are packing and delivering turkey boxes just
before Thanksgiving Day at the Desert Mission
Foodbank, please see the article below and give
Doug Metzger a call. Although the deadline has
passed he may still be able to get you on the
list.
If you have not
gotten your reservations for the CHRISTMAS
Dinner/dance better do it soon, it is also just
around the corner.
We are always looking for new Board Members and
currently have several positions to fill. We
will have a phone drive to recruit for new
members starting in December. However, if you
are interested no need to wait, call one of the
existing board members as positions are open
now.
Thank
you
for being a loyal member of the Honeywell
Retiree Social Club of Arizona HRSC.
Mary
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MISSION STATEMENT
Honeywell Retiree
Social Club (HRSC) is a social
organization in Arizona for Honeywell
International, Inc. retirees. This
organization will be open without
regard to prior class of employment,
race, creed, sex or geographical
residence.
HRSC will provide
program activities, programs (such as
Fix-It Guys and Scholarship Program)
and projects of interest to retirees
and spouses. It will facilitate
effective communications between
members, other Honeywell retiree clubs
and Honeywell International, Inc. It
will provide opportunities to renew
acquaintances and promote fellowship
among retirees, and will assist
retirees in maintaining and enhancing
the image of Honeywell International,
Inc., in the eyes of the public.
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From
the Editor
A
variety of information for members can be found
on the HRSC website www.hrcaz.org;
just click the menu buttons at the left of most
pages. For example: HONEYWELL HISTORY provides
the history of Honeywell (now from multiple
sources), ARCHIVES offers back editions of the
online Bridge
and minutes of board meetings, and EVENT
SCHEDULE has the latest information on upcoming
events. The PHOENIX AREA ATTRACTIONS page has
been updated and now has many new
attractions—have a look, you might find
something that interests you.
Do you have a new address
or e-mail? Be sure to send us the updated
information:
Hotline@hrcaz.org
or Honeywell Retiree Social 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 HRSC email address Hotline@hrcaz.org
or Honeywell Retiree Social 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 Honeywell Retiree Social Club
of Arizona.
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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 accomplish. This
will hopefully keep the job from being 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 (coordinator for East
Valley 480-463-6572)
Clint Langford (coordinator for
North Valley 602-765-4466)
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.
Below is a list of volunteer
Fix-It Guys from both the East and North
Valley.
East Valley
| Mike Briske |
Frank Holman |
Warren Koepsec |
Charlie Paine |
| Bob Davenport |
Nick Hughes |
Stu Mitnik |
Ken Probert |
| Mike Griffin |
Jim King |
Chuck Mottet |
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North Valley
| Gene Kupka |
Roy Newbold |
Ed Skutecki
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| Clint Langford |
Lee Rippstein
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Dan Schoff |
Bob Farney
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Wally Secosky
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Matt Schuetz
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Honeywell Retiree
Clubs Scholarship Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES
The Scholarship
Board has opened this year’s program and we hope
it will be easier than ever to apply. Beginning
December 1, 2015 there will be several ways to
apply for a Scholarship. As in the past, a
student attending Arizona State University
(ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU) or
University of Arizona (UofA) may apply for a
Honeywell Retiree Clubs of Arizona Scholarship
through the school’s scholarship network.
Additionally, this year the Scholarship Board
will begin accepting applications by mail—sent
directly to the Scholarship Board.
Applications and instructions on how to apply
will be available on the Scholarship Program
page of the HRSC Website, beginning December 1,
and will also be published in the December
Bridge. The Scholarship Board members will be
available to help with any questions you may
have. Each of the three schools has a
Scholarship Board member that works directly
with that school and students, and will be there
to help, no matter what application process you
use.
To be eligible for consideration for a
Scholarship, applicants should:
- Attend one of the three designated State
Universities: Arizona State University
(ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU), or
University of Arizona (UofA).
- Be a descendant of an active or deceased
member of a participating club (currently
Honeywell or Garrett Retiree Club). A
deceased member is defined as a member who
passed away while holding active membership
in one of the two clubs.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 or greater.
- Be a sophomore, junior, senior, or
graduate student during the academic year
you are applying for.
Note: Enrolled
freshmen may apply during the second freshman
semester, for their sophomore year
scholarship, providing they attain a 3.0 GPA
or greater in their first semester.
Watch the Honeywell Retiree Social Club website
Scholarship page in December for information on
this year’s Scholarship Program.
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(Report
pending)
 West
Side Story
Thursday, November 12
Note: The deadline for HRSC group tickets has passed,
but there might be cancelations. If you miss out,
don't forget the next HRSC visit to the Arizona
Broadway Theater— Best Little
Whorehouse in Texas on May 12, 2016.
Location:
Dining:
Curtain:
Contact:
Phone:
E-mail:
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77th
Avenue
& Paradise Lane
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
Lydia
Gonzales
623-561-1174
lcgonzales12@cox.net
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Sponsored by the Sperry
Retiree Club
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Food Bank Turkey
Dinner Distribution
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
(Report
pending)
Tuesday,
November
24
 Come
help
those in need at Thanksgiving time. Be a part of the giving.
We shall
be helping Desert Mission Food Bank in Sunnyslope
distribute turkeys and the makings for the rest of
the Thanksgiving dinner to those who may otherwise
not have one. We are looking for 40 able-bodied
retirees (and family members) who can help with
the distribution at the food bank. There are a few
jobs for people for whom lifting turkeys, etc.,
would be a problem—such as checking credentials.
Where:
Desert
Mission
Food Bank in Sunnyslope near 4th St. south
of Hatcher (9229 N. 4th St.)
When: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
on Tuesday 24th November. You'll need to be there
on time, since there will be an orientation and
job assignments.
What: We will be divided
up into groups for the multiple tasks, such as
validating credentials, handing out food, bagging
and stocking, and helping carry the food to their
cars.
Signing
up: Contact
Doug Metzger on 602-319-6637 or at doug.metzger@cox.net
if you have questions. Spouses and partners are
encouraged to participate too. You will receive
more details and a short sign-up form via email
directly from Desert Mission after signing up with
Doug. No email? We can work it out.
The sign-up deadline was Saturday,
Oct. 24, but there may be openings if anyone
cancels.
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Christmas Dinner
and Dance
Co-Hosted by Sperry &
Honeywell
Thursday - December 3,
2015
Palmbrook
Country Club
9350 W.
Greenway Road Sun City, AZ 85351
$35.00 per person
Single people are always welcome
Fresh Fruit with Cheese & Cracker
Trays at: 5:30 PM
Dinner
served at 6:00 PM
DJ and
Dancing 6:30 PM
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Cash bar
5:30 PM to
11:00 PM
Buffet Menu
Chicken Marsala
Ham
Roast Beef
Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish
Sauce
Garden Green Salad with all the
Fixings
Hot
Vegetarian Dish
Roasted Red Potatoes
Raspberry
Vinaigrette
Ranch Dressing
Fresh
Vegetable Medley
Warm Rolls and Butter
Assorted
Desserts
Freshly Brewed Coffee - Iced Tea
- Iced Water
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For
reservations call: 623-815-8246 or email:
jc8246@yahoo.com
All
reservations are due and payable by November
23,
2015
Make Checks payable to: Sperry
Retirees Club and mail to:
Joyce
Colella - 11128 W Mirandy Ct. Sun City, AZ
85351
Music provided by Fred's
Forum, Starring Fred Jauregui
If you have music
requests, send them to Lydia: lcgonzales12@cox.net
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
AARP
Foundation Tax-Aide Program in Arizona
Training Provided in early
January
The AARP Foundation
Tax-Aide program in Arizona will provide free tax
preparation services for seniors and low income
families this again this season, completing 2015
returns. The foundation has 31 sites in the Phoenix
area usually located in Senior Centers, Community
Centers, Libraries, or Community Colleges. All sites
are staffed with trained, certified volunteers.
Last year, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers in
Arizona filed over 70,000 returns saving those
taxpayers an estimated $12.9 million in preparation
fees.
The AARP program in partnership with the IRS is
currently recruiting volunteers for sites throughout
the state. Volunteers do not need previous tax
preparation experience as all necessary training is
provided. Only two qualifications are needed, a real
interest in helping people, and a basic familiarity
with Microsoft Windows.
Every year we need new volunteers to continue this
valuable service. You can help by volunteering one day
each week from February 1st through April 15th at a
Phoenix Community/Senior Center near your home.
Training is held in early January. Best of all, you
are never left alone. Each location has plenty of
experienced tax preparation volunteers who are always
willing and able to help you with specific taxpayer
problems.
So if you have the time and energy to give back to the
community by providing a valuable service to many
people please join us.
Here's how to sign up:
• On-line at aarp.org/money/taxes/info-2006/volunteer_aarp_tax_aide.html
or
• Send an email to Frank Lynott at flynott@gmail.com
Meet great people, learn a new skill, and help your
community.
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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITY
Honeywell
Aerospace Challenge
Feb. 8-10,
2016
Sign up by
early Jan. 2016
The Honeywell
Fiesta
Bowl Aerospace Challenge is one of Arizona’s
premier academic contests for youth. Entering its 17th
year, this stimulating contest allows fifth through
eighth grade students the opportunity to enhance their
knowledge of space technology. The Aerospace Challenge
requires participants to develop plans for an
International Lunar Base complete with a physical scale
model. More than 1200 students will participate in this
contest in which they work in groups to achieve critical
problem-solving, communication, team-building and
decision-making skills. As a result, they will expand
their knowledge in subject areas such as math, science,
social studies, language and fine arts.
The preliminary round of competition takes place Feb
8-10, 2016, with the top two teams each day advancing to
the finals. Finalists will enjoy an exclusive
opportunity to attend a presentation from NASA
astronauts. The Aerospace Challenge winning team will
earn an all expense paid trip to Space Camp in
Huntsville, AL, and a special on-field appearance at the
46th Annual Fiesta Bowl in January 2017.
All the judging for the competition is performed by
Honeywell employees and retirees. Please volunteer for
one, two or three days. Signup deadline is early Jan 2016.
Breakfast and lunch is provided. This is an opportunity
for retirees to participate as well. Last year five
retirees volunteered and we would like more this year.
For more details contact Keith Hughes at keith8411@cox.net.
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Day at the Races
Feb 23, 2016 –
Tuesday at 11:00 AM
Where:
Free
Parking:
Cost:
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Turf Paradise Park, 1501
West Bell Rd
Use the Turf Club entrance on 19th Avenue
$24.00 per person
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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
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Time: Arrive at
11:00 AM at the Turf Club;
Reservation
Due
Date: Feb 10, 2016
Make checks payable to: Treasurer,
HRSC;
send to: Vic
Fragnito, 6922 W. Garfield St., PHX, AZ 85043
The 2016 Senior Buffet Lunch
SALAD
BAR
Mixed salad
greens
Tossed Caesar salad
Paradise pasta salad
House made cole slaw
Fresh fruit salad
Country potato salad
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CARVED
MEATS
Roast breast of turkey
Cranberry sauce
Brisket of beef
Horseradish sauce
Assorted breads, muffins, rolls, etc.
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DESSERTS
Apple cobbler
Assorted pies
Assorted cookies
Brownies
Coffee and tea
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Best
Little Whorehouse in Texas
Thursday, May 12
It’s
the late 1970s and the happy-go-lucky town of
Gilbert, Texas has just been put on the map when
a crusading television reporter aims his camera
at a favorite, local “destination” - The Chicken
Ranch.
Frequented by governors, senators, mayors and
even victorious college football teams for more
than a century, the town is now faced with
recounting the good times as they struggle with
the demise of their best pleasure palace. Made
famous by Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, The
Best Little Whore-house In Texas is a charming,
lively and genial show that will leave you
laughing for days with songs like “Girl, You’re
A Woman” “Twenty Four Hours of Lovin” and “No
Lies.”
Location:
Dining:
Curtain:
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Cost:
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77th Avenue & Paradise Lane
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
Lydia Gonzales
623-561-1174
lcgonzales12@cox.net
The per-person price includes dinner,
coffee, tea, show, tax, and gratuity.
Please make checks payable to Sperry
Retirees Club and mail to:
Lydia Gonzales, 7028 West Taro Lane,
Glendale, AZ 85308
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Sponsored by the Sperry Retiree Club
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HRSC Email: Hotline@hrcaz.org
Honeywell Retiree Benefits: 1-877-258-3699 - honeywell.com/sites/retiree/
The Bridge - Published
monthly except for June, July, and August.
HRSC annual dues: $5.00
(multiple-year memberships recommended)
NOTE:
HRSC sponsored programs and events, where payments
are required in advance, will provide refunds
anytime there is no cost to the Club. We will make
every effort to provide refunds when requested;
however, for some events funds have been committed
by the HRSC and will not be refunded.
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