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March's luncheon meeting was held at the Falcon Golf Course, Joint Base Cape Cod. Following lunch, we met with 2 officers and 4 enlisted to view the MSST boat, weapons, and enforcement gear.

December 2019 MEETING:

December's meeting was held at the Riverway Lobster House Restaurant, South Yarmouth. Following our meal and the presentation of Toys for Tots gifts, we were given a presentation by Ltc Bill Burke and Ms Regina Giombussso from the Cape and Islands Veterans' Outreach Center

November 2019 MEETING:

November's meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Following our meal we were treated to a presentation on Hydroid Autonomous Underwater Vehicles by Mr. Justin Reid, Hydroid’s Undersea Warfare Business Development Manager

October 2019 MEETING:

October's luncheon meeting was held at the Dolphin Restaurant. Following the lunch, we were given a tour of The Coast Guard Heritage Museum

September 2019 MEETING:

September's dinner meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Following the distribution of Vietnam Era Lapel pins to veterans, we were given a presentation on the early history of MA aviation by John Galluzzo, author of over 50 books.

July 2019 MEETING:

July's luncheon meeting was held at the Falcon Golf Course, Joint Base Cape Cod. Following lunch, we were treated to a tour of the Barnstable County Correctional Facility.

June 2019 MEETING:

June's dinner meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Our speaker was Richard Delaney, President Center for Coastal Studies who spoke on the topic "Climate Changes are Happening Now!".

April 2019 MEETING:

April's luncheon meeting was held at the 400 East Restaurant, East Harwich. Our speaker was CDR John Rendon USCG (ret), who spoke on the topic "Coast Guard Officer to Harwich Harbormaster".

MARCH 2019 MEETING:

March's luncheon meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Our speaker was LTJG Chris Gallagher, who spoke on the topic "Service and Science, NOAA Corps & NE Fisheries Science Center"

DECEMBER 2018 MEETING:

December's luncheon meeting was held at the Riverway Lobster House, South Yarmouth. Our presenters were from Heroes in Transition, Inc - Cyndy Jones, President and Katelynne Steinke, Canine Co-Pilot Chair. Special guest was "Jones" third level service dog. We thank everyone for providing gifts for our annual Toys for Tots collection.

NOVEMBER 2018 MEETING:

November's luncheon meeting was held at the Falcon Golf Course, Joint Base Cape Cod. Following lunch, we were given a demonstration of actions taken/gear used by the USCG Rescue Swimmers.

October 2018 MEETING:

October's luncheon meeting was held at Lindsey's Family Restaurant in Wareham. Following lunch, we drove to the National Marine Life Center where we were given a tour of the facilities by Kathy Zagzebski, President and Executive Director.

July 2018 MEETING:

July's dinner meeting was held at Barnstable's Tavern on the Green. Our speaker was George Luz Jr, son of George Luz, a main character in the book and HBO series "Band of Brothers".

June 2018 MEETING:

June's dinner meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Our speaker was Mr Crocker Snow Jr. who spoke about his father's aviation accomplishments and about his family island - Muskeget _ and the environment.

APRIL 2018 MEETING:

April's luncheon meeting was held at the Falcon Golf Course, Joint Base Cape Cod.Following lunch, we were treated to a tour of the 100 feet tall radar. structure Pave PAWS in Sandwich and learned about the 6th Space Warning Squadron, USAF, operating it.

March 2018 MEETING:

March's luncheon meeting was held at the Yarmouth House Restaurant . Our presenters were Mrs Jill Garvin, 102's Director of Psychological Health and Lt. Col Enrique Dovolo Jr, USAF Commander 101st Intelligence Squadron who spoke on the topic "Job Related Stresses on 102d Intelligence Wing Personnel".

DECEMBER 2017 MEETING:

December's luncheon meeting was held at the Riverway Lobster House, South Yarmouth. Our presenter was Elizabeth "Liz" Harris Adams, Program Director, The Equus Effect, who spoke about "Horses and Vets" We thank everyone for providing gifts for our annual Toys for Tots collection.

November 2017 MEETING:

November's luncheon meeting was held at the Falcon Golf Course, Joint Base Cape Cod. Our speaker was Evan Kovacs who gave a well received presentation "Into the USS Arizona"

October 2017 MEETING:

October's luncheon meeting was held at the Sagamore Inn. Our speakers were Mary Tyrell and Tony Knowlton from the Vet Center who spoke about PTSD.

September 2017 MEETING:

September's dinner meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Our speaker was Special Sheriff Jeff Perry who spoke about helping incarcerated veterans.

July, 2017 MEETING:

July's luncheon meeting was held at the Falcon Golf Course, Joint Base Cape Cod. Our presenter was Col Terri Coles USA, Senior Director - Council, and Chapter Affairs. who spoke about the ongoing operations of the national organization, its goals and achievements.

June 2017 MEETING:

June's dinner meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Our speaker was Lauren McKean, Park Planner from the National Park Service, who spoke about

April 2017 MEETING:

March's luncheon meeting was held at Oliver's and Plancks Tavern in Dennis . Our presenter was Matt Hillman, Refuge Manager at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge.

March 2017 MEETING:

March's luncheon meeting was held at the Yarmouth House Restaurant . Our presenter was Bud Breault, manager at the Barnstable Airport.

DECEMBER 2016 MEETING:

December's luncheon meeting was held at the Riverway Lobster House, South Yarmouth.Our presenter was Col. Bill Ivey, Executive Director for Homes for our Troops Program that provides newly constructed, handicap accessible homes to our veterans. We thank everyone for providing gifts for our annual Toys for Tots collection.

November 2016 MEETING:

November's luncheon meeting was held at the USCG Base Cape Cod Galley. Our presenter was CDR Erich J. Bauer who spoke on the topic: USCG Base Cape Cod Overview and Base Operations.

October 2016 MEETING:

October's luncheon meeting was held at the Sandwich American Legion . Our presenter was NCIS Special Agent Christopher J. Bould who spoke on the topic: NCIS in Peace, War, and Boston Counterterrorism.

September 2016 MEETING:

September's dinner meeting was held at the JFK Hyannis Museum . Our thanks to Mr. John Allen, Museum Executive Director, who graciously allowed us use of the museum for our dinner. Our meal was followed by a tour of the museum's rooms.

July 2016 MEETING:

July's dinner meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Our speaker was Chip Lorig, Air Traffic Supervisor, Cape Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (TRACON),who spoke about TRACON's job of providing air traffic services to the Cape and Islands.

June 2016 MEETING:

June's dinner meeting was held at the Brookside Club, Bourne. Our speaker was Tim McNamara Esq. of McNamara and Yates, Sandwich who spoke on the topic: Estate Planning Pitfalls.

April 2016 MEETING:

April's luncheon meeting was held at the Sheraton Four Points, Eastham. Our speaker was Dr. Karl Weiss, retired Northeastern University Vice President for Academic Development who spoke on the topic: Escaping Nazi Germany as a Child & Related Experiences.

March 2016 MEETING:

March's luncheon meeting was held at the Yarmouth House Restaurant. Our presenter was CAPT Kevin Sareault, USCG (Ret), Vice President of Unmanned Programs for Avwatch, Inc., Plymouth MA, who offered an A/V enhanced presentation on the current state of drones (unmanned aerial vehicles and their control systems) including what he sees in the development of the technology, and how he views their real impact on the future.

DECEMBER 2015 MEETING:

December's luncheon meeting was held at the Riverway Lobster House, South Yarmouth.Our presenter was Brigadier General Hammond who explained the Run to Home Base Program that provides help to our veterans. We thank everyone for providing gifts for our annual Toys for Tots collection.

NOVEMBER 2015 MEETING:

November's luncheon meeting was held at the Falcon Golf Course, Joint Base Cape Cod. Our presenter was Lt Col David R. Anderson, the Commander, 6th Space Warning Squadron, 21st Operations Group, 21st Space Wing, Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts.He spoke on the future of PAVEPAWS East.

OCTOBER 2015 MEETING: The 0ctober luncheon meeting was held at the Sandwich VFW. Our speaker was Colonel James LeFavor who gave a presentation about the 102nd Intelligence Wing in 2015 and beyond. The 6th Space Warning Squadron (6 SWS) is responsible for detecting and reporting missile launches originating from or advancing toward the North American East Coast.

SEPTEMBER 2015 MEETING:

The September dinner meeting was held at the Yarmouth House Restaurant. Our speaker was current member & retired USMCR Col George A Jonic, Jr.,who gave a slide presentation of the U.N. Command’s Mil. Armistice Commission, Panmunjom, 1969

JULY 2015 MEETING:

The July dinner meeting was held at the Hyannis Golf Club. Our speaker was USMC Capt. Mike Ingham, who gave a slide presentation "The Secret War for Control of Laos and Protection of Thailand 1962-1973"

JUNE 2015 MEETING:

The June luncheon meeting was held at Joint Base Cape Cod Falcon Club. Following lunch, we were taken on a tour of the Army Aviation Support Facility.

April 2015 MEETING:

The April luncheon meeting was held at the Sheraton Four Points' Restaurant in Eastham.

March 2015 MEETING:

The March luncheon meeting was held at Alberto"s Restaurant in Hyannis. We were treated to a presentation by Mr Steve Petruska, Vice-President, The Cape & Islands Theater Coalition, who spoke to the Chapter about theater on the Cape, the Theater Coalition and the Friends of the Theater Coalition. He was accompanied by Mr. David B. Kaplan, recently appointed Executive Director.

DECEMBER 2014 MEETING:

December's luncheon meeting was held at the Riverway Lobster House, South Yarmouth.Our presenter was Chapter member Lt Col Dwayne Turmelle USAF, currently the Case Manager for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program at the Cape and Islands Veterans' Outreach, Hyannis, Mass. We thank everyone for providing gifts for our annual Toys for Tots collection.

NOVEMBER 2014 MEETING:

November's luncheon meeting was held at USCG Air Station Cape Cod Falcon Golf Course Clubhouse, Joint Base Cape Cod. Following the meal we were given a tour of Camp Edwards Battle Simulation Center.

OCTOBER 2014 MEETING:

October's luncheon meeting was held at USCG Sector Southeastern New England, Woods Hole facility. Following a cookout provided by the Woods Hole Chief Petty Officers Association, we were treated to a tour of the facility.Our host for the event was CAPT John Kondratowicz USCG, Commanding Officer.

SEPTEMBER 2014 MEETING:

September's luncheon meeting was held at Van Rensselaer's Restaurant in South Wellfleet. Our guest speaker was MA National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen.L. Scott Rice,who spoke on current and future challenges and concerns facing the Massachusetts National Guard.

JULY 2014 MEETING:

July's luncheon meeting was held at Joint Base Cape Cod's Falcon Club. Our guest speaker was Coleman Nee, Secretary Mass Department of Veterans' Services who offered information on veteran concerns.

June 2014 MEETING:

June's dinner meeting included a presentation by Col John Martins USAF about "Space A Travel". Our third scholarship was awarded to John Riley. The gathering was held at the Terrace Room of the Hyannis Golf Club.

May 2014 MEETING:

May's annual scholarship meeting was held at the Coonamesset Inn. Two of our three recipients, Amanda Alvarenga and Christina Dykas, received their scholarships. Our third recipient, John Riley, will be honored at our June meeting.

APRIL 2014 MEETING:

April's meeting included a presentation by George Price, Superintendent of the Cape Cod National Seashore. The gathering was held at the Sheraton Four Points in Eastham.

MARCH 2014 MEETING:

The highlight of March's luncheon meeting, held at the Holiday Inn in Falmouth, was a military themed sing-along led by Lee Clark.

DECEMBER 2013 MEETING:

December's meeting, Included a briefing by CAPT John T. Kondratowicz USCG, Commander,USCG Sector Southeastern New England and our Toys for Tots collection. The gathering was held at the Riverway Lobster House, South Yarmouth.

NOVEMBER 2013 MEETING:

November's luncheon meeting was held at Joint Base Cape Cod's Falcon Club. Our guest speaker was Capt. Stephen Torpey, USCG, Commanding Officer, who offered an update on USCG Air Station Cape Cod.

OCTOBER 2013 MEETING:

Our October luncheon meeting was held at Alberto"s Restaurant in Hyannis. Mr. Tom Cahir, Administrator, Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, addressed the Chapter about the summer 2013 success of the CapeFLYER Boston to Cape Cod rail service, plus information on bus services as well as the CCRTA’s role in coordinating the schedules and activities of the various modes of public transport – ferry, bus, rail - which serve the Cape and Islands.

SEPTEMBER 2013 MEETING:

Our September luncheon meeting was held at the Yarmouth House Restaurant. Guest speaker was Lt Col, USMC Bill Yates who spoke about financial planning for elders.

JULY 2013 MEETING:

Joint Base Cape Cod's Falcon Club was the location for our July luncheon meeting. Our guest speaker was Col Pat Cobb, USAF CO, 102 Intelligence Wing MAAir National Guard,who spoke about the Wing's current activities.

JUNE 2013 ANNUAL MEETING:

Our June Annual luncheon and meeting was held at the American Legion Clark Haddad Post 188, Sandwich, MA.New officers were installed for two year terms(see photo on Homepage). Also, Ashley Barratini, one of our scholarship winners, received her scholarship.

MAY 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON:

Our May Scholarship luncheon was held at the Flying Bridge Restaurant, Falmouth. Five of the six scholarship recipients received their scholarships and spoke about their career goals. Guest speaker was Bill Zammer, owner of the restaurant.

APRIL 2013 MEETING:

Our April luncheon was held at USCG Air Station Cape Cod and was followed by a tour of their newest hangar and aircraft.

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