March 2020


Plus event updates
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Newsletter of the

Honeywell Retiree Social Club of Arizona

NOTE: This online version is a reformatted (e.g., buttons at left removed to improve readability) sub-set of the full version sent to paid-up members, with 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.

There will typically be a delay of a week or so before a new month's version is posted hereā€”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 and can be received wherever you may be, unlike the paper version. Note that Honeywell outsources the distribution of the black-and-white paper Bridge. It is typically delivered one to two weeks after the PDF eBridge is delivered by email, so apart from news being a little old, members receiving only the paper copy may miss out on first come, first served signup for upcoming events.




Regular Sections
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President's Perspective

From the Editor

Keeping in Touch   (News of fellow retirees)


Laughter is the Best Medicine


Fix-It Guys

Scholarships

Reports & Photos of Past Events  (Index)


Upcoming Events  (Index)


Recurring Lunches for sub groups:
Honeywell IAC Ole Timers
Bull Old-Timers Lunch Bunch
The Honey-Bunch-Lunchers



President's Perspective


Mary Barkl

2020 is certainly flying by! Already our third 2020 Bridge is being published and the HRSC Board hopes everything is well with you and yours. The Arizona weather has certainly been different this year. Just recently we had some very nice rainfall which we have not seen in several years.

The Scholarship Program is well underway. Your students need to have their applications in this year by April 1, 2020. It is critical they get this done because after April 1st they will not be considered for the 2020 scholarship monies.

We have a long list of events coming up through May 2020 and beyond. We hope you will come out and enjoy some of them with us. The Day at the Races is planned for March 18, 2020. Turf Paradise provides a wonderful buffet that cannot be beat in price, quantity, and quality by other providers. Spend the day indulging in food, drink, desserts, horse racing, and visiting with friends. The details are provided in this monthā€™s newsletter. The deadline for reservations is approaching fast, March 11, 2020.

Also the upcoming Picnic/Pot Luck is coming up in April. Bring a friend and a dish to share and we will have a crew cooking free brats and hamburgers. The list of events goes into May and beyond.

The most interesting is the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighters tour and lunch. I donā€™t think we have done this one in the past. Reservations are due and payable by May 6th.

Just a note, Chicago at the Arizona Broadway Theatre is SOLD OUT.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the upcoming events!

If any of you have burning questions or comments, feel free to call or write me.

Mary Barkl,

President HRSC

barklmarygmail.com

480-580-5585



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    • Honeywell Bridge Editor Bridge_Editor@hrcaz.org
    • Honeywell Retiree Social Club (HRSC) Website: www.hrcaz.org
    • HRSC Email: Hotline@hrcaz.org
    • Honeywell Retiree Social Club, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704
    • Honeywell Retiree Benefits: 1-877-258-3699 - www.honeywell.com/retiree/
    • The Bridge- Published monthly except for June, July, and August
    • HRSC Annual dues: $5.00 (multiple year memberships recommended)





Club Leader Contacts
Officers - Voting
Directors - Voting
Mary Barkl - President 480-580-5585 Kevin Harris (2022)* 480-789-0612
Vacant ā€“ Vice President
Kay Nye (2022)* 623-974-9258
Doug Metzger - Treasurer 602-319-6637 Shirley Krieger (2021)* 602-942-4235
Sherry (Maxson) Myers - Secretary 623-582-4481 Cheryl Wiley (2021)* 623-512-1634
Unfilled - Past President
Barbara Rippstein (2020)* 623-566-1572


Bruce Landini (2023)* 623-606-7449

Staff Functions (Non-Voting)
Barbara Rippstein ā€“ Travel Coordinator 623-566-1572 Vacant - Photographer
Ted Rees ā€“ Membership Secretary 623-465-7337 Kevin Harris - Webmaster 480-789-0612
Kay Nye - Bridge Editor 623-974-9258 Gary Kains - Fix-It Guys Coordinator 480-835-6060
Cheryl Wiley - Scholarship Foundation Chair 623-512-1634


*Directors have a three-year term, staggered to have two new directors per year.

  Officers have a two-year term.





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 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.



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 (HRSC) of Arizona.



From the Editor


PAPER OR ELECTRONIC?
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Once again we would like to take this opportunity to encourage our members to switch from a paper Bridge to the electronic version of the Bridge. Often there is a lag in delivery that could cause members to miss current and/or upcoming events. In order to receive the latest information, we highly recommend that you start receiving an electronic copy of the Bridge each month. They will be sent directly to your E-mail address within one or two days of completion. An electronic copy of the Bridge can also be found on line at www.hrcaz.org. The online Bridge, however, is not a copy of the full Bridge, only a subset focusing more on upcoming events. Just click on the ā€œOnline Bridgeā€ menu button for access. We strongly encourage everyone to start using the electronic Bridge which will save time in the long run and provide the most current information within a matter of days instead of weeks.


HONEYWELL RETIREE SOCIAL CLUB ADDRESS

When mailing items to the HRSC treasurer, please ensure that you address the envelope using the full name of the club, i.e. Honeywell Retiree Social Club, so it goes to the proper location. Some people just put HRSC on the envelope and it ends up in HR which slows down the process.

Looking for New Club Members

We are always on the lookout for new members to join the Honeywell Retirees Social Club (HRSC). As Mary said in the Presidentā€™s Perspective, we have a lot of interesting and fun events coming up for 2020. If you are already a member, we appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the activities and newsletter. Honeywell no longer provides the retiree clubs with a list of new retirees. If you know of anyone who has recently retired, please encourage them to join HRSC so they can take advantage of the upcoming events and start receiving the monthly Bridge newsletter. A membership also entitles membersā€™ descendants to apply for scholarships. The membership fee is only $5.00 per year which is a great value for the benefits received.


JUST A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS...

ā€¢  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.  One of these is a link to the ā€œEvent Scheduleā€ so you can review upcoming events that you may be interested in attending.

ā€¢  In addition to upcoming events, accessing the above website will also provide additional Honeywell-related information.  Click on the ā€œUseful Linksā€ button, then select ā€œJump to Honeywell Dashboardā€ at the top of the page.

ā€¢  Please address any comments or questions about The Bridge to the editor at the HRSC email address Bridge_Editor@hrcaz.org or Honeywell Retiree Social Club, 1860 W.  Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704. 


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We need your inputs for the new ā€œKeeping in Touchā€ section of the Bridge newsletter. Your responses to the survey indicated that many members would like to know what you are up to.

Please submit your articles via email to Bridge_Editor@hrcaz.org or to the following address:

The Bri Honeywell Retiree Social Club, Honeywell Inc., 1860 West Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704.



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Bits and Pieces

MVD urges Arizonans to consider getting a voluntary travel I.D.  Effective October 1, 2020, only the Arizona Travel ID (driverā€™s license or ID card), a U.S. passport, and other federally approved identification will be accepted at TSA airport security checkpoints for domestic travel.   If youā€™re currently using your driver license or ID card at domestic airport security checkpoints, or if youā€™re renewing your current license, it is recommended that you apply for the new Arizona Travel ID card to replace your current Arizona driverā€™s license to save time later.

Background Information

LicenseThe Arizona Travel ID is the credential that complies with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. It is available as both a driver license and identification card. There is a gold star embedded in the card to show that the cardholder has provided added proof of identification to ensure the license or ID meets strict federal requirements.

Note: Rules for international travel are unchanged, and a valid passport or equivalent will be required to travel outside the United States.

For more information on the REAL ID Act, please visit the Department of Homeland Security website.



Cost and ID Requirements


The cost is $25 for both renewals and first-time issues. Federal requirements require the Travel ID to be valid for a maximum of eight years. Exceptions apply, including drivers age 65 or older whose licenses are currently valid for five years. Forms of identification required for a Voluntary Travel ID include one document such as a birth certificate or a passport that proves identity; one document that proves a Social Security number such as a Social Security card or W-2 form, and two documents such as utility bills or bank statements that prove Arizona residency.

For non-U.S. citizens who have authorized legal presence, the expiration date will be based off the immigration documents presented, not to exceed eight years. You will need one document to establish birth or legal presence; one document to verify your Social Security number; and two documents to establish residency in Arizona.


Honeywell Clubs Fix-It Guys Program

Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club, Honeywell-Garrett and Aero Activities Retiree Clubs
Gary Kains is the New Coordinator!

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Our purpose is to help club members and/or surviving spouses who may need assistance with handyman-type repairs and will appreciate saving some money. Currently there are seven Fix-It- Guys and Gary Kains, the coordinator. If you have such a need, call Gary at (480) 835-6060 to schedule a trip to your home. If you reach voice mail, please leave a message giving your name, phone number, description of the job, and nearest cross streets. We will get back with you to schedule a visit. We provide the labor at no cost to you, and you furnish the cost of the materials.




Help
                                                          Wanted Are You Handy?
Handyman

Your clubs really need your help!


We're Hiring!!


You don't have to be a contractor-level kind of handymanā€”just generally handy around the house. Some of you may have special skills (Computer/Plumbing/Electrical/Drywall?) that can significantly help our members in need, and you will be reimbursed for your travel. Why not try it? Please call Gary Kains, (480-835-6060) if interested. We would love to talk with you!



The table below lists our current Fix-It Guys Team.

Thanks guysā€”for all that you do.

East Valley
Bob Davenport Frank Holman Stu Mitnik

North Valley
Bob Farney
Lee Rippstein Dan Schott Paul Wiley

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Scholarships for College

Honeywell Retiree Clubs

Scholarship Foundation


HAPPY ST. PATRICKā€™S DAY!!

AN IRISH BLESSING


For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer.
AND FOR EVERY QUALIFIED DESCENDANT, FREE MONEY$$ FOR COLLEGE!!
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  • ā€¢ Are you 50+ years of age and a member of the Honeywell Retiree Social Club or Honeywell-Garrett Retiree Club?

    ā€¢  Do you have a college student in your family who is your descendant (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and/or great-great grandchildren)?

    ā€¢  Are they currently enrolled at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University or the University of Arizona as either an undergraduate or graduate student?

    ā€¢  Are they maintaining a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better?

If you can answer yes to all of the above, then your college student is eligible for a scholarship from the Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation. This means FREE MONEY $$$ for your student to aid them with their college expenses, help them achieve their goals in life and become productive members of the community and society. These funds are available to our students through the generous contributions of our retiree club members and Honeywell. The scholarships usually range in value from $500 to $1,500 per academic year, depending on the total donations.

Application submissions opened on December 1 and will close April 1, 2020. No applications will be accepted or considered after that date. If you have a descendant who would qualify for our scholarship, please send them an application and encourage them to submit it in a timely manner. Applications can be found on our website at www.hrcaz.org. Click on the Scholarship button on the left side of the page.



WHY SHOULD YOU DONATE?


  • We live in a global economy.  The ability of the United States to maintain its leadership role in the world, and the resulting benefits which accrue to us as citizens, demand an educated workforce as well as educated citizens and voters.
  • Supporting education by donating to scholarships is in your own interest!  When you donate money to our scholarship fund, think of it as paying it forward by investing in a studentā€™s future.
  • By helping someone afford a college education, you are raising their salary potential and hence the tax base. This is a good thing for everyone - better roads, better schools, better teachers, more doctors just to name a few.
  • Successful, well run communities attract more investment. Not to mention more folks with jobs paying into Social Security and Medicare which is something all retirees are interested in preserving.
  • Giving makes you feel good, strengthens personal values and shows your children and grandchildren what you care about.
  • Best of all, giving to the Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation means every cent is used for scholarships.

Please review your charitable contributions and seriously consider adding this Scholarship Program to your list of worthy causes. The Scholarship Program is qualified as a 501(c)(3) so donations should be tax deductible on your state and federal returns (check with your tax advisor).


If you would like to donate at any time throughout our fiscal year, please make your check payable to:  Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation.

You can mail your check, together with the form below, to either of:


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Doug Metzger
Scholarship Foundation Treasurer
Honeywell Retiree Social Club, Honeywell, Inc.
1860 Rose Garden Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704
HRSC Treasurer
Honeywell Retiree Social Club, Honeywell, Inc.
1860 Rose Garden Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704

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Honeywell Retiree Clubs Scholarship Foundation Donation Form
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Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address, City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________________

Donation Amount: ___________________________________________
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?


This section, which is intended to highlight past scholarship recipients and their stories after graduating from college, needs input from you!  If you have a family member who has received our scholarship money and has graduated, please send them the Where Are They Now? form (located in the Scholarship Section at www.hrcaz.org) to Cheryl Wiley at azwileys@cox.net.  We appreciate your help!




If you have any questions; you can find information about our Scholarships on the website at www.hrcaz.org.  Click on the SCHOLARSHIPS button, (found on the left side of the Home Page and most other pages.)

Our Foundation Board Members are also happy to help. You can call or email your Scholarship Board Member at:


Board Member
Phone
Email
General Questions
Cheryl Wiley, Chair
623-512-1634
azwileys@cox.net
Application Questions
Frank Holman
602-695-2565
frankholman@cox.net
Contact for ASU - Arizona State University
Brian Unsworth
480-946-5194
brianuns@aol.com
Contact for UA - University of Arizona
Paul Christopherson
480-363-9952
pdchristopherson@gmail.com
Contact for NAU - Northern Arizona University
Cheryl Wiley
623-512-1634 azwileys@cox.net
Donations
Mary Harris, Treasurer
602-993-6308
mary.harris@cox.net

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Index of Reports & Photos of Past Events

Approximately one year of past events is shown to give an idea of the extent of club activities. Some have reports and photos.

See The Online Bridge in Archives for more details of these and older events.)

Skip to Index for Upcoming Events

Acronyms used to denote sponsorship for each event:
HRSC - Honeywell Retiree Social Club (Covers all parts of Honeywell, including GE, Garrett, Sperry, Bull, AlliedSignal, etc.)
HGRC - Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club (Formerly known as Garrett Retirees' Club)
AAC - Aero Activities Club (Formerly known as Sperry Retiree Club)

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Southwest Plane Southwest Airlines Maintenance Hangar Tour
AAC - Keith Hughes
Feb 6, 2019
Fire Engine
Hall of Flame Presentation
HGRC - Mark Steele
Feb 6, 2019
Amazon Amazon Tour
HRSC - Rick Carter

Feb 6, 2019

Horses Racing
A Day at the Races
AAC - Fred Polack
Feb 19, 2019
Golf Club Ping Golf Club Factory Tour
AAC - Keith Hughes
Feb 27, 2019
(Feb 15 Tour Canceled.)
Theatre Masks
Phoenix Theatre Presentation
HGRC - Mark Steele
Mar 6, 2019
PXG Icon PXG Golf Club Factory Tour
AAC - Steve Flood
Mar 15, 2019
Eyeglassses Essilor Eyeglass Lab Tour
AAC - Steve Flood
Mar 20, 2019
Guide Dog
Guide Dogs of the Desert Presentation
HGRC - Mark Steele
Apr 3, 2019
Theatre "Mamma Mia!" by Broadway Theatre Company
AAC - Lydia Gonzales
Apr 4, 2019
Picnic Honeywell-Garrett Spring Potluck Picnic
HGRC - Diane Bennett
Apr 10, 2019
Picnic Spring Potluck Picnic
HRSC - Mary Barkl
AAC - Larry Bowe

Apr 25, 2019
Brian Anton
Presentation by Former USAF and Southwest Airlines Pilot
HGRC - Mark Steele
May 1, 2019
MIM Bass
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Tour
AAC - Kaye Eibeck
May 9, 2019
Barry Goldwater with Movie Camera
Photographs by Barry M. Goldwater
The Arizona Highways Collection
AAC - Kaye Eibeck
May 14, 2019
Tim Mahoney Tim Mahoney President & CEO of Honeywell Aerospace
HGRC - Dolf Strom
Sep 4, 2019
Hospice
Presentation: Dementiaā€”Hospice of the Valley
HGRC - Dolf Strom
(Link is to HGRC Cliff Notes November newsletter which has report.)
Oct 2, 2019
Oktoberfest food and drink
Oktoberfest
HRSC- Barbara Rippstein
Oct 23, 2019
VC Engine Verde Canyon Railroad
AAC - Larry Bowe
Oct 26, 2019
AARP Fraud
Presentation from AARP: Fraud
HGRC - Dolf Strom
1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.)
(Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter)
Nov 6, 2019
Tovrea Castle Tovrea Castle Tour
AAC - Keith Hughes
Nov 8, 2019
Royal Princess Seven-Day Californian Coastal Cruise
HRSC - Barbara Rippstein

Nov 9, 2019
B-17
Commemorative Air Force Museum
AAC - Tom Leard
Nov 14, 2019
Tovrea Castle Tovrea Castle Tour
AAC - Keith Hughes
Nov 16, 2019
El Zaribah Garrett Charity Holiday Luncheon at El Zaribah Shriners Temple
HGRC - Diane Bennett
(Scroll down to page 5 in linked Cliff Notes for description.)
Dec 11, 2019
Xmas Socks Christmas Luncheon
HRSC - Mary Barkl
AAC
- Steve Flood
Dec 12, 2019
RTVOS sawing RTVOS Volunteer Project for Boys & Girls Clubs of Phoenix
HRSC- Doug Metzger
Dec 14, 2019
Snake Presentation: Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
HGRC - Dolf Strom - 1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.)
(Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter)
Jan 8, 2020
AZ Falls Arizona Falls
AAC - Kevin Vetter
Jan 14, 2020
Teddy Roosevelt RR Presentation: Teddy Roosevelt Rough Riders
HGRC - Dolf Strom 1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.)
(Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter)
Feb 5, 2020
Lake Cruise
Lake Pleasant Cruise Tour
AAC- Steve Flood
Feb 26, 2020
Sanderson Car
Sanderson Village and Museum
AAC- Keith Hughes
Feb 28, 2020
How to sell on eBay
Presentation: How to Sell on eBay
HGRC - Dolf Strom 1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.)
(Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter)
Mar 4, 2020
Horses Racing
A Day at the Races
HRSC - Mary Barkl
CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Mar 18, 2020



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Event Ideas

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Singles Welcome at all Events!

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Acronyms used to denote sponsorship for each event:

HRSC - Honeywell Retiree Social Club (Covers all parts of Honeywell, including GE, Garrett, Sperry, Bull, AlliedSignal, etc.)
HGRC - Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club (Formerly known as Garrett Retirees' Club)
AAC - Aero Activities Club (Formerly known as Sperry Retiree Club)


Regardless of sponsoring organization(s), all events are open to members of all three retiree clubs.

NOTE: HRSC Sponsored programs and events, where payments are required in advance, will provide refunds any time there is no cost to the Club. We will make every effort to provide refunds when requested; however, for some events funds will have been committed by the HRSC and will not be refunded.

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Plane
Presentation: The Commemorative Air Force
HGRC - Dolf Strom 1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.)
(Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter)
CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Apr 1, 2020
Chicago
Chicago - Arizona Broadway Theatre
AAC - Kevin Vetter
                                 SOLD OUT


CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Mar 19 ABT announcement: "The current run of Chicago has been postponed indefinitely." 
Apr 2, 2020
Audubon Center
Rio Solado Audubon Center
AAC - Steve Flood

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Apr 11, 2020
SW Plane
Southwest Airlines Maintenance Hangar Tour
AAC - Keith Hughes

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Apr 15, 2020
Picnic HGRC Spring Picnic at Rencenberger Home in Tempe
HGRC - TBD

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS  2003-2004 2003-2004
Apr 15, 2020
Picnic HRSC-AAC Spring Picnic at Rio Vista Park, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd
HRSC - Mary Barkl
AAC - Larry Bowe
CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Apr 23, 2020
Active Shooter
Presentation: Active Shooter
HGRC - Dolf Strom 1pm at Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd. (Presentation at 2pm follows HGRC club business & socializing.)
(Link is to info in HGRC Cliff Notes newsletter)
STILL SCHEDULED BUT SUBJECT TO CORONAVIRUS STATUS AND MEETING ROOM AVAILABILITY
May 6, 2020
CAP Overview Narrower
Central Arizona Project Informational Lecture at CAP Office
AAC - Steve Flood
MAY BE CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS AS OFFICE IS CLOSED
(As of 20 March)
May 14, 2020
(Changed from May 13)
Fire Dept Badge
Hall of Flame Museum
HRSC - Kay Nye

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
HOPING TO RESCHEDULE IN SEPTEMBER
May 14, 2020
SHip
Panama Canal Cruise
HRSC - Barbara Rippstein
NOT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
(As of 20 March)
November 10, 2020

Upcoming Events Preview
"Events to Look Forward to"

Events lacking a firm date and/or information
TBD




Lunch Buffet


Recurring Lunches

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Honeywell IAC Ole Timers
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet,
10030 N Metro Pkwy E
(Second Monday of March, second Tuesday of June, second Wednesday of September, second Thursday of December)
All at 11:15 AM
AWAITING PLANS FOR CORONAVIRUS CANCELATIONS
Contact: Mary Barkl  barklmary@gmail.com
Tue Jun 9, 2020
Wed Sep 9, 2020
Thu Dec 10, 2020


Bull Old-Timers Lunch Bunch
Old Country Buffet, 9620 N Metro Pkwy W
(Third week of month. First 4 months Tue; second 4 Wed; third 4 Thu.)
All at 11:30 AM
AWAITING PLANS FOR CORONAVIRUS CANCELATIONS Contact: Wayne Sobieski  wayne.sobieski@cox.net
Tue Apr 21, 2020
Wed May 20, 2020
Wed Jun 17, 2020
Wed Jul 15, 2020
Wed Aug 19,2020
Thu Sep 17, 2020
Thu Oct 15, 2020
Thu Nov 19, 2020
Thu Dec 17, 2020


The Honey-Bunch-Lunchers
Golden Corral, 5679 W Northern Ave
(First Tuesday of each month)
All at 11:30 AM
NO monthly lunches until further notice
Contact: Alfred Brenneise  alfbrenn2@gmail.com
Tue Apr 7, 2020
Tue May 5, 2020
Tue Jul 7, 2020
Tue Aug 4, 2020
Tue Sep 1, 2020
Tue Oct 6, 2020
Tue Nov 3, 2020
Tue Dec 1, 2020


See photos and list of attendees (last photo) from the December 13, 2018 Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Lunch.
See photos from the September 11, 2019 Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Lunch.
List of Attendees.
See photos from the December 11, 2019 Honeywell IAC Ole Timers Lunch.
See Archives for photos from earlier lunches back to 2014.
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Reports & Photos of Past Events

(Approximately one year of past events is shown to give an idea of the extent of club activities. Some have reports and photos.)

See back numbers of The Bridge in Archives for more details of these and older past events.



Southwest Airlines Maintenance Hangar Tour
AAC - Keith Hughes
Wednesday February 6, 2018

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Twenty five club members visited Southwest Airlines for our 5th visit. Each tour is different. This time the parking lot was torn up due to construction of new buildings. We went briefly air side to see where their new hanger is being built. SW is starting ETOPS flights to Hawaii so Phoenix will be their main West Coast maintenance center as California is too expensive.

There was only one aircraft in the hangar today being repaired after lightning made holes in its skin. We had plenty of time to look around the outside but could not go on board this time as they were finishing up repairs. It was fascinating to walk through the parts department and see 1000s of individual parts used for repairs.

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Hall of Flame Presentation
HGRC - Mark Steele

Wednesday February 6, 2019


Our featured speaker, Dr. Peter Molloy, presented the evolution of the steam fire engine. A fire engine is a vehicle that pumps water whereas a fire truck carries hoses, ladders and other equipment to support the engine and fire fighters.

The Industrial Revolution (1820-1840) saw the invention of high pressure steam engines and the 1st steam locomotive in England in 1825. John Erikson used a locomotive boiler to power a steam driven water pump in 1829 that delivered 160 gpm. Though used overseas, London refused to use this device and Erikson emigrated to the US where he invented the screw propeller for ships.

At this time US city fire departments were volunteer ethnic gangs competing to fight fires using manual pump engines pulled by the firefighters. A Hodge Engine offered in response to a request by an insurance company in 1841 was able to pump 1300 gpm up to 150 feet, but was not accepted.

In 1852 Cincinnati became the first city fire department to use a Latta Engine with a capacity of 600 gpm.

All engines by this time were horse drawn. The service life for horses pulling steam powered fire engines was about 10 years.

Development of steam powered fire engines continued with the Amoskeag Engine (1860-1900) and the Ahrens Engine in 1870. Over 4000 machines were produced by 14 manufacturers through the early 1900s with capacities of up to 1400 gpm. Note that prior to the installation of high capacity water mains, water sources for fighting fires were rivers, lakes and nearby ponds.

The 1st motorized steam fire engines were produced by American LaFrance and Ahrens-Fox beginning in 1911. Both water tube and fire tube boilers were used in these engines. Water tube boilers required more cleaning of residue on the outside of the tubes, but fire tube boilers had a higher risk of explosion due to lack of water or over pressurization. Boiler explosions were almost always caused by the operator trying get more capacity out of the system.

With the invention of the internal combustion engine, by 1925 there were no more steam powered or horse-drawn fire engines produced.

Examples of these engines and much more can be found at the Hall of Flame Fire Museum, 6101 East Van Buren St. www.hallofflame.org.


Sponsored by the Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club.

Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour

  HRSC- Rick Carter
Wednesday February 6, 2019
5050 W Mohave St, Phoenix (Entrance from Buckeye Road)

We had a tour booked for ten people at 10 AM on February 6, but you can give your name to Rick Carter for future tours.

BACKGROUND

Amazon's  requirements for one of their tours have changed.  We can call once a month to see if there are any openings.  At that moment, once a month, we can make reservations with them for a group. 

If you are interested in the Amazon tour, please call Rick Carter at wwwrico@gmail.com or 602-920-6044, with your name and phone number.  He will then call to let you know when the tour has been scheduled and if you are available for that specific date.  If you are not, you will be left on a list and he will call others that are interested and available for that date.


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Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club.


3 horses

A Day at the Races
AAC - Fred Polack
Tuesday February 19, 2019

                         


Turf Paradise Website

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Turf Paradise Park has been a fun place to go and enjoy camaraderie with friends and have some great food.

They always have a race named after Aero Activities Club.

You get to have a group picture taken with the winning horse.

At this race the winner was Thrasher and the jockey was Leslie Mawing.

Think about joining us next year.


Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club.




Ping Golf Club Factory Tour
AAC - Keith Hughes

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
(Feb 15 Tour Canceled)
Awaiting report and/or photos
2201 W Desert Cove Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
Ping Website

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The Ping Gold Room is a vault, and yes the putters you see are gold.
Any player that wins a tour event with a Ping putter gets that putter gold plated and one goes in the vault. Any player that wins a Major Tournament gets a solid gold putter and one goes in the vault.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREVIOUS TOUR:

On Nov 29th a group of us toured the factory. I know absolutely nothing about golf so I will not embarrass myself with a long description. However, the tour for me was fascinating, full of details and over 2 hours long. And you really do walk at least 1/2 a mile.

The facility is their main design and production site with 800 employees out of a worldwide workforce of 1500. We toured everywhere from custom bag manufacturing, putter head milling, assembly of the clubs at various stages, driving range and the vault.

There was some famous PGA player trying out new clubs on a very nice test range. The picture above is the vault with over 3400 gold plated and solid gold putters. Apparently if you win a big championship using Ping clubs they make a gold putter for you and keep a replica in the vault.

We discovered that the next day (Nov 1st) they were introducing a variable length putter to the market. Apparently 80-% of players use the wrong length.


Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club.

Phoenix Theatre Presentation
HGRC - Mark Steele
Wednesday March 6, 2019



The Phoenix Theatre was the topic of the March 6 meeting of the Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club of Arizona.


Location: Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Road (Just north of McDowell)


See photos of the meeting at: www.garrettazretirees.com/events.html




MICHAEL BARNARD (Producing Artistic Director) Phoenix Theatre

Michael Barnard

Phoenix Theatre, formed in 1920, is the oldest arts organization in Arizona. A new building constructed in 1952 placed Phoenix Theatre in the heart of the developing art district which would grow to include Phoenix Art Museum and the Phoenix Library. The organization then embarked on many renovations of the space, culminating in a significant expansion in 2013 led by Michael. This expansion added a glass atrium lobby, additional rehearsal space, and a black box theatre, enhancing the creative vision of the Theatre and expanding programming.

Michael immediately began taking artistic risks when he joined Phoenix Theatre as Producing Artistic Director in 1993. His previous work included serving as Senior Show Director with the Walt Disney Corporation from 1991 to 1999 and as a director for Universal Studios of Osaka, Japan.

With Phoenix Theatre, He reached into the community, offering volunteer services to help charities and nonprofit organizations that could ā€œutilize the arts, to articulate their messageā€. Under his leadership, Phoenix Theatre saw the world premiers
of new works, such as the musical Unbeatable, and advanced an annual Festival of New American Theatre, now entering its 20th year.  The theatre has earned prestigious new work development grants from the Shubert Foundation, Flynn Foundation, Herberger Foundation, Judith Hardes Foundation.

He was named 2009ā€™s Artist of the Year at the Arizona Governorā€™s Arts Awards, received the National Arts and Letters Award for outstanding contribution to the field of Musical Theatre in 2011, and in 2015, received both the Leadership in Arts Award from th
e YWCA and the Arts Leader Award from the Phoenix Boys Choir.

During his presentation, he gave the following history of the Phoenix Theatre:

Established in 1920 as the ā€˜Phoenix Playersā€™, Margret Bartlett Heard became the president of the ā€˜Phoenix Little Theaterā€™ and her coach house was the location in 1923. In continuous operation since its beginning, the now named ā€œPhoenix Theatre" is the 6th oldest continuing operating theatre in the United Sates.

In 1951 Margret Heard left land to the City of Phoenix for a 100 year lease for the theatre. This land is now also the site for the Phoenix Art Museum and the Phoenix Library. During its existence, the Shadegg, Herberger and Goldwater were all connected with, and played major roles in, the theatreā€™s success.

In 1936, Clare Booth Luce premiered the play ā€˜The Womenā€™ at the theater. During WWII, The theatre operated as a venue for USO productions. L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950ā€™s rented the theatre and gave his 1st speech on Scientology. Steven Spielberg began his career at the Phoenix Theatre building props. At age 17 in 1964, the Theatre was the site of the first ever showing of a Spielberg film.

In the late 1980s the now named ā€˜Phoenix Theatre Companyā€™ joined Actors Equity, allowing the Company to produce their own work. Of note: all the shops required to produce presentations are housed in the same building as the three stages seating 380, 210 and 100 respectively.

Since its inception nearly 100 years ago, the Phoenix Theatre has hosted 1030 productions. The Theatre produces 10 or 11 shows yearly. It is now the developer of new works. On April 3 on the main stage, Phoenix Theatre Company will be hosting the world premier of ā€œSisters in Lawā€, a play based on Linda Hirshman's book about the relationship between polar opposites and modern-day legends, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day Oā€™Connor.

Phoenix Theatre Company is located at 1825 N Central Avenue, Phoenix and also hosts an Art Bar and Bistro on the site.

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Sponsored by the Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club.

PXG Golf Club Factory Tour

AAC - Steve Flood

Friday March 15, 2019

Awaiting report and/or photos

PXG Clubheads


The PXG (Parsons Extreme Golf) tour included: history of the company, introduction to the product/technology, a talk about the tour staff, viewing of the fitting studio and a walk through the build shop.


Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club.



Essilor Eyeglass Lab Tour
AAC - Steve Flood
Wednesday March 20, 2019
Awaiting report and/or photos
Essilor

Essilor is the largest manufacturing company of eye wear in the world, with the latest technology. There is a laboratory at Meridian Optical in Phoenix which processes the lenses and coatings. This tour provided information on Essilor and explained the processes that are involved in making lenses. A tour of the lens making lab was included.



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Guide Dogs of the Desert Presentation

HGRC - Mark Steele

Wednesday April 3, 2019

See photos of the meeting at www.garrettretireesaz.com/events.html

Our featured speaker was Lori Murphy, a 17-year volunteer with Guide Dogs of the Desert, and she was joined by 3 other volunteers, 3 black Labrador Retrievers and 1 standard poodle. Guide Dogs of the Desert, a 501-c3 organization, custom trains guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired. A yearly calendar is one source of funds.

In addition to training, they also have an in-house breeding program. Dogs are selected for both brains and temperament. Most are Labs but some poodles are used as they are smaller and non-allergenic.

The volunteers at the meeting were all puppy raisers. Puppy raisers must apply to be selected to the program. Puppies are between 8-12 weeks old and 8-12 weeks are required to train each puppy. The puppies must be medically sound and housebroken, and the trainers are responsible for teaching basic obedience, house manners, and socializations at grocery stores, restaurants, public transit etc. Dogs are never fed by hand ā€“ only from bowls. The school, located in Palm Springs, CA, owns the dogs throughout training. After puppy training, the dogs go to California for an additional 3-9 months learning how to pull on harnesses, deal with elevation changes, traffic, overhangs, etc. to be fully capable of providing the required guidance for their eventual owner. Some dogs are not suitable for guide work but there are 3-5 partner organizations that will train those dogs for other tasks.

Upon completion of training, the dogs are paired with a visually impaired person based on application data that facilitates matching the person with the dog. Potential new owners undergo 28 days of training with a 40% graduation rate. There is ongoing support after graduation.

There are about 300 active dogs throughout the US and internationally. The current waiting list for dogs is between 50 and 75. 100 puppies are currently being raised and trained. And there are 30 breeder dogs in the program.

Interested in being a puppy raiser? More info at: www.guidedogsofthedesert.org/our- programs/canine-program/


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Sponsored by the Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club.


"Mamma Mia!" by Arizona Broadway Theatre
AAC - Lydia Gonzales

Thursday April 4, 2019

Awaiting report and/or photos
Mamma Mia



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Honeywell-Garrett Spring Potluck Picnic

HGRC - Diane Bennett

Wednesday April 10, 2019

10am to 4pm
Stillman Ramada, McCormack-Stillman Train Park

2003-2004

Forty (40) Club members, guests and friends attended the pot luck at McCormack-Stillman Train Park. Winds were gusting but everyone enjoyed the hamburgers, hot dogs and pot luck dishes with gusto. 50/50 drawings were won by Loenary Gartner and Juanita Barreras. The Trivial Pursuit prizes were won by Stu Mitnik, Carol Pearson, and Joe Baczynski.

Some photos can be seen towards the end of the Honeywell-Garrett May newsletter.

The Bridge
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Spring Potluck Picnic
HRSC - Mary Barkl
AAC - Larry Bowe
Thursday, April 25, 2019
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See photos here and below from The Bridge.

The AAC and HRSC committee members did a great job creating this combined event! There were over 80 attendees, we had plenty of food, and it looked as if everyone was enjoying themselves. The 50-25-25 was a success and the participants in the Ice Breaker had fun meeting new people, and 5 of them got $10 cards for their efforts.

           
Location:
Rio Vista Park, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ

Coordinators:
Mary Barkl for HRSC (480-580-5585)
Larry Bowe for AAC (928-759-2367)


HRSC and AAC provided free hamburgers, free brats and rolls, free coffee and water, along with plates, utensils, condiments, etc. Members brought a good variety of dishes to share.

Photos from The Bridge:

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Sponsored jointly by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club and the Aero Activities Club.

The Bridge

Presentation by former USAF & Southwest Airlines Pilot

HGRC - Mark Steele
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.

Awaiting Report and/or Photos
Location: Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700N Granite Reef Road (Just north of McDowell)


1:00 PM - Social Time
1:45 PM - HGRC club business
2:00 PM - Presentation by Brian Anton
3:00 PM - Adjournment


Brian AntonBrian Anton, a retired Southwest Airlines pilot, joined the USAF in 1973 and, after training in Del Rio, TX, flew C-141s for 3 years including the 1975 evacuation of Saigon. Subsequently he flew C-5As for 4 years, including a 21-hour flight from McClellan AFB to Kenya with 8 fighters in the cargo area, and one of the last flights to Tehran prior to the disposition of the Shah. In 1981 he was offered a job at Southwest Airlines where he remained for nearly 33 years. He was a captain for over 30 of those years until his mandatory retirement at age 65.
Sponsored by the Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Tour
AAC - Kaye Eibeck

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.

Awaiting Report and/or Photos

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Guided Tour
4725 E. Mayo Boulevard (Tatum Blvd south of 101)
480-478-6000


MIM Website

MIM front


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Hereā€™s a little information about the venue: MIM displays more than 6,800 instruments collected from around 200 of the worldā€™s countries and territories. Most displays are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video technologies that allow guests to see the instruments, hear their sounds, and observe them being played in their original contextsā€”performances that are often as spectacular as the instruments themselves.

Whatā€™s more, all guests are invited to play instruments from around the world in the Experience Gallery. They can also see instruments from music icons such as Elvis PresleyĀ®, Johnny Cash, Pablo Casals, John Lennon, ā€œKingā€ Sunny AdeĢ, Clara Rockmore, Maroon 5, and many more in the Artist Gallery.

Please contact Kaye Eibeck via email kwithane@cox.net or phone (480) 948-9910 if you have any questions.

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club.


Photographs by Barry M. Goldwater

The Arizona Highways Collection

AAC - Kaye Eibeck
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.
Awaiting Report and/or Photos

Scottsdaleā€™s Museum of the West
3830 North Marshall Way
480-686-9539

Exhibition Website


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Please contact Kaye Eibeck via email kwithane@cox.net or phone (480) 948-9910 if you have any questions.



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Tim Mahoney
President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace
Tim
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HGRC - Dolf Strom
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 
Location:  Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Road  (Just north of McDowell)


Report from HGRC President Dolf Strom:

Our featured speaker, Tim Mahoney, President and CEO, Honeywell Aerospace, brought in 75 members, almost a full room.

At the start of the meeting after hearing an impassioned plea by me for a volunteer to fill the Vice President position, Tim threw out a challenge to the group. If someone volunteered for Vice President he would double the Honeywell scholarship foundation donation from $4000 to $8000. Glenn Orgeron stepped up. Glenn was our prior treasurer and is a financial guy. He said that $4000 was too much to not get so now we have a Vice President. Thanks Tim and Glenn.

Tim then presented his annual Honeywell-Garrett State of Honeywell Aerospace with emphasis on the former Garrett divisions.

2018 business results showed $15.5B in sales with a 22.6% margin. Margin in Q2 was 26%. Honeywell is on the right platforms with aftermarket up >81%. Even the defense sector is growing with both refurbishment and technology insertion. Minneapolis has significantly ramped up production of inertial systems.

 

Aerospace continues to have an unprecedented completion win rate: Avionics ā€“ 6.3x competitors; APU ā€“ 1.9x; Mechanical Systems ā€“ 1.8x; Engines ā€“ won every competition.

 

Expected market growth:

 

 

OEM

Aftermarket

Air Trans

4.0%

4.5%

Business Av

3.4%

3.0%

Defense

3.4%

3.0%

 

Since 1959 Honeywell has produced 100,000 APUs and 72,000 engines.

 

Growth and new technology areas include 3D printing for low volume spares, robotic final inspections for APUs, spherical motors, hybrid electric turbogenerators for small general aviation, autonomous urban air mobility vehicles, CLEEN next gen turbofan, advanced APU, high cooling capacity vapor cycle ECS and rotorcraft automated component tracking.


When asked, Tim noted that the 737MAX is a mess with other national regulatory agencies being involved. Current trade wars can have a significant impact specifically Mexico ($1250M at risk) and now issues with Turkeyā€”a key component in our external supply chain.

Sponsored by the Honeywell-Garrett Retirees Club


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Oktoberfest
HRSC - Barbara Rippstein
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

1 PM at the Edelweiss Biergarten 2625 E Bell Rd
The Bridge

Report from Mary Barkl:

The Octoberfest was enjoyed by all.  Lots of good food and many take-home boxes for a late dinner I suppose.  Leigh Dechaine provided our entertainment and was fabulous! He added some extra entertainment by teaching us some new songs which got the crowd going.  The area for lunch was set up so unique, like a very long family table, so there was no need for an Ice Breaker.  Friends were made quickly.  We had five door prize winners and two $27 winners who played 50/50.    Everyone went away satisfied.  The Edelweiss had a large pig outside behind the restaurant. No he was not next weekā€™s dinner, just a pet. 

The Bridge

Attendees:

Lee and Barbara Rippstein
Charles and Shirley Krieger
Paul and Cheryl Wiley
John and Sue Kopala
Dave and Arlys Eaton
Richard and Joni Bashaw
Bruce and Sherry Myers
Gaylord ā€œBrockā€ and Barbara Brockway
Ken and Sandy Butler
Darrell and Pat Golic
Tom and Marlene Phinney
Doug Metzger
Wally and Shirley Klovstad
Linda Darnell
Arnold and Linda Keeler
Manuel and Elvie Francis
Mary Barkl
Leigh Dechaine


Manuel and Elvie Francis
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Doug Metzger and Friends
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Leigh Dechaine and Cheryl & Paul Wiley

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Verde Canyon Railroad
AAC - Larry Bowe
Friday, October 26, 2019
Clarkdale, AZ
VC Train
Verde Canyon Railroad Website        Verde Canyon Railroad Brochure
Awaiting report and/or photos

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club


Seven-Day Californian Coastal Cruise
 Cruise
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HRSC - Barbara Rippstein
Saturday November 9, 2019
Participants

Pam and Dave Brandenburger
Pat and Darrel Golic
Arnold and Linda Keeler
Shirley and Charles Krieger
Barbara and Lee Rippstein

Calm seas, beautiful ship, good food and great company!


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Commemorative Air Force Museum

AAC
- Tom Leard

November 14/16, 2019

(Clarification needed on dateā€”advertised as Nov 14 but reported as Nov 16.)

B-17

The visit to the Commemorative Air Force Museum, at Mesaā€™s Falcon Field, on November 16, 2019, provided an opportunity to take a walk back through military aviation history.

Our own Tom Leard, a docent at the museum, lead the tour of about 10 AAC members. The museum focuses on military aviation exhibits from WWI to the present. So, the tour started with the WWI exhibits where the use of air assets, as a military weapon, really got its start. The several aircraft, and many mostly peopled focused individual exhibits, progressed from there, especially through the WWII, Korea, and Vietnam (S.E.A) conflicts.

Communications, photo recommence, and brain buckets were some of the technical exhibits. Video based displays told the stories of, among others, the Doolittle Raid, Tuskegee Airman, and the Flying Tigers.

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The group was able to go inside the ā€œSentimental Journey,ā€ a WW II, B-17G bomber.


Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club




Tovrea Castle Tours
AAC - Keith Hughes


November 8 and 16, 2019

Tovrea Castle

These were private two-hour guided tours for all three retiree clubs.

Awaiting report and/or photos


Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club


Christmas Luncheon

(Replaced Annual Christmas Dinner)

AAC - Steve FLood
HRSC
- Mary Barkl

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Arrowhead Country Club

Arrowhead View


The lunch went wellā€”61 people attended. Six $25 gift cards were given out. The food was good and the outside view was very pleasant.


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During our survey, many of you stated that you did not attend the Christmas dinner event because you preferred not to drive at night. As a result, the annual Christmas dinner was replaced with the new Christmas luncheon. This encouraged more people to attend and take part in the good food, good company, and to enjoy the fun. We appreciate your input!

Jointly Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club and Honeywell Retiree Social Club


Giving Back for Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix, with Honeywell and RTVOS
HRSC - Doug Metzger
Saturday, December 14, 2019

On December 14th we joined Honeywell Aerospace and Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun (RTVOS) to make much needed renovations to the Jerry Colangelo Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix. Here are some pictures of a few of the projects that our members worked on, but there were many other projects as well. We all had fun working with the current Honeywell employees. The folks at the Boys and Girls Clubs were very appreciative.


Mary Harris taping

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Cheryl Wiley painting a side room
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Kevin Harris & Barbara Rippstein putting a  table together
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Putting game tables together

Lee Rippstein is kneeling in this photo

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Lee Rippstein is standing in this photo

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Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club

Arizona Falls

AAC - Kevin Vetter

Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 10:30 am

G. R. Herberger Park, 56th Street and Indian School Road

Report:

A cool sunny day was ideal for six fellow hikers and bikers to visit Arizona Falls. A brief tour was completed with lots of questions on just what some of the mechanics partially hidden behind the falling water did.

A bike ride down to Scottsdale and then back to the Biltmore and Wrigley Mansion was completed with only one flat tire at the end (good timing). A picnic was held in fron of th falls after the ride.



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Arizona Falls, formed by a natural 20-foot drop along the Arizona Canal between what is now 56th and 58th street, reopened in June 2003 as a restored hydroelectric plant and neighborhood gathering place where visitors can learn, interact and reflect.

The new Arizona Falls combines art, history and technology to generate clean electricity from the canal's waterfall.


Features


The site showcases the Phoenix Art Commissionā€™s "Water Works at Arizona Falls" project, designed by renowned Boston artists Lajos Heder and Mags Harries. The main entrance is on the south side; a footbridge connects the north bank to the viewing platform.


Visitors, surrounded by water on three walls in the water room, may sit on large boulders as they enjoy the cool and soothing sounds of flowing water.


Through sheets of flowing water, the antique gears used in the original hydroelectric plant can be seen. Two aqueducts frame the room to create the feeling of being inside the historic waterfall. A shade structure covers stone block seats near a pool of water, allowing visitors to enjoy the experience year-round.

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club.



Lake Pleasant Cruise Tour

AAC - Steve Flood

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 12:30 pm

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Report:

On Wednesday, February 26th our group of 47 boarded the brand-new cruise boat "Phoenix" at Lake Pleasant Harbor for a 90-minute narrated tour of Lake Pleasant. Although the weather started out cool with a bit of wind, it warmed up, the breeze stopped and it turned into a great day for cruising.

Captain Matt was very informative. We saw the dam up close, the Scorpion Bay dock from the water and cruised 5 miles up north on the lake. There we saw several burros grazing at Goose Bay and a deer on Barker Island.

The drink/snack service on board was very good, with a full-service bar. They even had fresh popcorn. There were large viewing windows and an open-air shaded upper deck, not to mention two spacious restrooms. After the cruise, a number of people in our group had a late lunch at Dillons. 

A good time was had by all!! Below are several pictures taken on cruise day.

Lake Cruise 1
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Lake Cruise 3
Lake Cruise 4

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club



Sanderson Village and Museum

AAC - Keith Hughes

Friday, February 28, 2020, 9:30 am

Report:

On Wednesday 28th of February 23 members of the retirees club toured the car museum. The tour lasted 60-75 minutes. Interestingly there were more women than men on the tour as it includes not only cars but memorabilia like a 50s diner, old mercantile store, neon signs etc. A juke box played in the background and afterwards we visited the 50s Starliner diner. For those who missed it we will have another trip next year and I have included a lot of photos on our website aeroactivitiesclub.com.

This was a tour of a private, invitation only, museum.  The Sanderson Village and Museum contains dozens of cars and nostalgic items, such as a beautifully recreated old mercantile store, a kitchen from the ā€˜40s and a ā€˜50s diner with oodles of chrome and period furnishings and accessories such as Coca Cola items from the ā€˜30s through the ā€˜50s. The 20,000 square-foot warehouse has one of the best Ford collections anywhere and has something for everyone to enjoy.

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Starliner Diner Description      Starliner Diner Menu

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A Day at the Races

HRSC - Mary Barkl

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 11:30 am

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

3 Horses

Where: Turf Paradise Park @ 1501 West Bell Rd

Coordinator: Mary Barkl

Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club



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Arizona Broadway Theatre 
The Bridge
AAC - Kevin Vetter

Thursday, April 2, 2020, 12:00 pm

SOLD OUT!

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Mar 19 ABT announcement: "The current run of Chicago has been postponed indefinitely."



  Chicago


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Dining Time:     12:00 PM
Curtain Time:      2:00 PM
Coordinator:     Kevin Vetter
E-mail:              snuffles@Q.com


Cost: $65.00 per person which includes dinner, show, tax and gratuity.


Please make checks payable to Aero Activities Club and mail to

Kevin Vetter, 3111 West Waltann Lane, Phoenix AZ 85053
All checks due:
February 18, 2020


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Set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, and hires the slickest criminal lawyer in town to transform her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines. Filled with greed, corruption, exploitation and one show-stopping hit after another, Chicago is sure to give you the old ā€œRazzle Dazzle!ā€




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Rio Solado Audubon Center

AAC - Steve flood

Saturday, April 11, 2020, 10:00 am

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS


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Nina Pulliam Salado Audubon Center
3131 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ


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Morning Guided Bird Walks

ā€¢ One hour: 8:00 - 9:00 AM

ā€¢ Walk through Rio Salado habitat area

ā€¢ Bring water, binoculars, and sunscreen.

ā€¢ Loaner binoculars are available upon request.

ā€¢ No admission fee and no reservation required


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Bird walk participants will need to meet their Audubon volunteer bird guide inside the Nina Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the 8 AM departure time. Restroom facilities will be available for use at the Center.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Flood at 602-717-0990 or via E-mail at azrat@aol.com

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Southwest Airlines Maintenance Hangar Tour

AAC - Keith Hughes

Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 10:00 am

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

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Several members have requested this tour again so here goes. This is a unique opportunity to tour Southwest Airlines Maintenance Facility at Sky Harbor Airport. You may be able to walk through an aircraft and sit in the cockpit then tour the maintenance and operation areas in a two hour guided tour. You will find out why the first aircraft were painted those colors, how the fit an aircraft that is too big into the hanger and maybe debate the correct part numbers of the APS we see in the stores. Last year we sat in an aircraft only 5 flight hours old and not yet entered service. Yes it had the new aircraft smell. This free tour is planned for Wednesday, April 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. but names of all attendees are required in advance for security purposes. This will be our fourth tour and spaces fill quickly. I have to limit the group to 40 for practical reasons.

 

To register send the full names of all in your party to Keith Hughes at keith8411@cox.net or call 623-825-5243 for details.

Sponsored by the Aero Activities Club.
Spring Potluck Picnic

HRSC - Mary Barkl

AAC - Larry Bowe

Wednesday, April 23, 2020, 11:00 am

CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS


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Location:  Rio Vista Park, 8866 West Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ
Ramada:  4-5
Time:  11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Lunch:  Served around 11:30 A.M.
Prizes:  50/25/25 drawing
Coordinator:  Mary Barkl for HRSC

Please contact Mary at 480-580-5585 or by email at barklmary@gmail.com.


HRSC and AAC will provide free hamburgers, free brats and rolls, free coffee and water, along with plates, utensils, condiments, etc.

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Attendees are urged to bring a covered dish to share, their favorite recipes, hot casseroles, baked beans, salads, along with desserts. If you are unable to bring a dish to share, a $5.00 contribution would be appreciated.

You may bring your own beer (we have a beer permit) or soft drinks.

Absolutely NO glass containers in the park!

We will have a book exchange or you can purchase a book for $1.00.

Two winners in Our Raffle - 50/25/25

(One ticket for $1.00 or seven tickets for $5.00)

Coordinator:
Please contact Mary Barkl at the above phone number if you are interested in attending, or if you have any additional questions about the picnic. The information will be used just to get a head count of those interestedā€”no commitment or cost at this time. If Mary is not available, leave a message with the number of attendees. Guests are welcome!

We will be collectng canned goods for the Desert Mission Food Bank. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please bring two cans of food.



Sponsored jointly by the Honeywell Retiree Social Ciub and the Aero Activities Club


Central Arizona Project Informational Lecture
at CAP Office

AAC - Steve Flood

Wednesday, May 14, 2020, 1:30 am to 3:30 pm
(Note: Changed from May 13)

CAP OFFICE CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS,
SO THIS MAY BE CANCELED.

(Status as of March 20)


  CAP
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Presentation topics include:

 

Ā·     CAP 101

Ā·     Future water supplies for central and southern Arizona

Ā·     Water conservation and environment issues related to the Colorado River

Ā·     Risk of Colorado River shortage and protecting Lake Mead

 

The lecture will be held at the CAP office located at 23636 N 7th Street from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

 

A minimum of 20 people is requiredā€”the event may be canceled if the group is less than 20.


Friends and family are welcome!

 

Please contact Steve Flood for reservations.

602-717-0990 or azrat@aol.com.

 

What is Central Arizona Project?

A VISION FOR ARIZONAIn the early 20th century, Arizonaā€™s leaders knew the stateā€™s future depended on a water supply that was secure, stable and renewable. They pursued that vision; the result was Central Arizona Project (CAP), a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the stateā€™s single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the stateā€™s population.



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Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

HRSC - Kay Nye

Thursday, May 13, 2020, 9:45 am


CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.

TENTATIVELY HOPING TO RESCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER.

 

Where:               Hall of Flame Museum, 6101 East Van Buren  (Website)

Time:                  Arrive at 9:45 a.m.; guided tour starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Cost:                   $15 per person with includes the guided tour and lunch

Coordinator:       Kay Nye

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A minimum of ten people is required for the tour. Friends and family are welcome!

Please contact Kay by E-mail at kaynye@aol.com or by phone at 623-974-9258.

If there is no answer, please leave a message with your name and number of people attending.

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Fire Engine

Buffet Lunch

Sub sandwiches with smoked turkey, roast beef, or ham

White or Honey Wheat bread

Chips

Pickle spear

Condiments

Cookies

Iced Tea (lemons and sugar packets will be provided)

Reservations Due and Payable by May 6, 2020

Make checks payable to the HRSC Treasurer and mail to the

Honeywell Retiree Social Club at 1860 West Rose Garden Lane

Phoenix, AZ 85027-2704

The museum is all on one floor and handicap accessible.

There is a limited number of wheelchairs and scooters available; however, they are first come, first served.

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More About The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

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The Hall of Flame Museum, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes and has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, over 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display (dating from 1725 to 1969), a childrenā€™s area, and museum gift shop. While most of their collection focuses on the American firefighting experience, they also have fire apparatus and related artifacts from England, France, Austria, Germany, and Japan. The Hall of Flame Museum is sponsored by the National Historical Fire Foundation.

Sponsored by the Honeywell Retiree Social Club 



Panama Canal Cruise

HRSC - Barbara Rippstein

November 10, 2020

NO CHANGE OF PLAN DUE TO CORONAVIRUS AT PRESENT,
BUT THE SITUATION WILL BE MONITORED.

(Princess has canceled or modified other cruises through October.) 



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When you call to make reservations, please tell the agent that you are part of Barbara Rippsteinā€™s group.

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Upcoming events that do not currently have firm dates and/or full information, but will be of interest to our members are noted here.
They will be moved to the main Upcoming Events section when sufficient firm information about them is available.
SUBJECT TO CORONAVIRUS IMPACT

Musical Instrument Museum  (AAC)  Fall 2020
Tovrea Castle  (AACFall 2020
Shamrock Farms  (AAC)  Fall 2020
PXG Golf Factory Tour  (AAC)  Fall 2020

The last PXG (Parsons Extreme Golf) tour included: history of the company, introduction to the product/technology, a talk about the tour staff, viewing of the fitting studio and a walk through the build shop.


Amazon Fulfilment Center Tours
(HRSC)
Date TBD for each tour of up to ten people


Amazon's process for tours has changed yet again. They no longer accept tours from specific companies or organizationsā€”they only accept bookings from individuals to make up groups of no more than 10.

If you want to go on one of these tours, follow the link https://www.aboutamazon.com/amazon-fulfillment-center-tours/ to register.

Note that names and birth dates are required for tour registration.



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