July 1998                                                                                                                                         15th Year of Publication

LUNCHEON MEETING:        TUESDAY July 14,1998,11:30 AM - RecCenter -- PLS make reservations by calling Alberta, 301-937-6104 or leave a message at 301-937-7762. The guest speaker will explain the operation of an organization called "Gifts in Kind, International". This organization coordinates distribution of manufactured items overseas from computers to cosmetics. If interested, you may also wish to join other volunteers in their Alexandria, VA Office.

We also wish to give a special welcome to all members passing through between winter and summer residences. Last month, Marty Davis gave an insight on being a project manager near the turn of the century. His charm and wit plus the mementos he distributed--gave all attendees quite a warm experience.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:           ( NOTE; PLS Call Alberta 301-937-6104)
              JULY 14,1998                GRAA Monthly Luncheon Meeting - RecCenter - 11:30 AM RecCenter
              SEPTEMBER 14,1998   ANNUAL CRAB FEAST - Evening - RecCenter (Specific details later)
              SEPT. 16-23,1998          ALASKAN CRUISE - Call Alberta 301-937-6104 for Brochure -                                                       Inside Cabins $870 plus airfare/Outside Cabins from $920 airfare -                                                       Reservations should be made now!
               OCT. 8-12,1998             TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH, NC -- All inclusive trip, i.e., Bus Fare/                                                       Accomrnodations/Meals/Shows/etc. Call Alberta 301-937-6104                                                       $510 per person. Scheduled: Kenny Rogers, The Gatlin Brothers.                                                       two other variety shows, an Eco Jeep Safari, etc. Arrangements made for                                                       golfers--room for golf clubs. Only 44 spaces available.

MAIL STUFFERS FOR JUNE:  Wilma Chigas, Rose McChesney, Ewald Schmidt, Eloise Tarter, Bob Wigand, Bob Miller, Ann Thompson, Mary & Bob Wilson, Bill Elsen, Frank Wrigley, Roland Van Allen and E. Montgomery.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  Donations were received from Doris Bickford, Glenn Harris, John Looser, Bob Allen, Charlie Boyle, Jim Bradford, Betty Dumas, Shirley Phipps, Tom Taylor, Paul Lantz, John Sullivan, Bob Orff and Bob Fulcher.

SUGGESTION FOR GRAA OFFICERS TO CONSIDER: (Received recently from Frank Carr, a former GSFC Project Mgr) "Designate a future luncheon to focus on a specific past, Goddard project, thus attempting to have a 'reunion'of those people. Consider for the first candidates, the large in house projects that would hopefully attract the most retirees. Set up a schedule sufficiently in advance to permit out of towners to attend. Rotate the schedule so that, perhaps, a project would reoccur on the luncheon docket maybe every 3-5 years. Rationale: GSFC has traditionally been a 'Flight Project Center' and many of its folk relate to those people that they worked with on those projects. By designating a portion of the monthly luncheons to a rotating schedule of past projects, GRAA could continue to foster the regathering of those that made GSFC great. Examples of Projects to consider: Energetic Particles Explorers, IMP, IMP D/E, SSS, IUE, COBE, ISEE, etc., - among the in house group; also consider OGO, OSO, OAO, ATS, TIROS, etc. As a Corollary to the above, GRAA could consider focusing a luncheon on an 'Old Directorate', e.g., T&E, Code 200, Engineering, etc."

       (COMMENTS/FEEDBACK/SUGGESTIONS concerning above suggestions would be greatly appreciated - Bring them with you to the next Luncheon or send them by mail.)

LETTERS- WE GET LETTERS!!!
ROBERT H. PICKARD (Pick) - He & Marilyn are enjoying life on the Outer Banks of North Carolina -- passes along invitation to all to visit if in his area. Mentions things are comfortably dull; however, on the plus side "No street comer shootings, no traffic jams on the beltway, but on the minus side, misses the monthly GRAA Luncheons and Alberta's friendly greeting. He'll be thinking about all of us enjoying another of Barney's gourmet meals while he subsists on such miserable fare as fresh grilled soft-shelled crabs. Sends message to E. Baumann re gathering of survivors for the 40th Vanguard I Anniversary. Evelyn left out one minor detail -- everybody went home at 9:30 PM -- no wonder there are survivors! He & Marilyn went down to the bar at Bernard's Surf, found some live drunks and went home at 2:00 AM. Now that's what is called being a survivor! Sends his best to all -- and may you survive his way.
ROB ORFF: Sends hello from England - appreciates receiving the news of old Goddard friends - expects to return to the area next summer - hopes to make a GRAA Luncheon -- send thanks to the volunteers.
ROBERT FULCHER: Sends thanks for all the Newsletters - great to hear from other retirees - apparently lives in Brookeville, MD -- the capitol of the USA for one day.
BETTY DUMAS: Enjoys receiving the Newsletter - misses seeing everyone. Sends a special hello to Wilma Chigas and Elaine Montgomery. Presently living in Seaford, DE.
PAUL A. LANTZ: Retired from Network Engineering Div., Antenna Systems Branch, Code 811, in 1979 - closing some of the best years of life. Sends thanks to friends and for receiving the Newsletter -- Presently living in Selinsgrove, PA, where the trout fishing is superb. All are invited to visit - open 24 hours a day.
HARRY BICKFORD: Retired December 1974 - enjoys receiving the Newsletter - received a Pacemaker in March of 1998 - plans to spend the summer in Maine.
JAMES S. EVANS: Presently residing in Palm Springs, CA. Enjoys receiving the Newsletter -- mentions how fortunate to have worked 29 years with the Delta Space Vehicle.
TOM TAYLOR: New address noted - resides in Huntsville, VT - sends thanks to all the mail stuffers. Recently moved into their newly built house with a great view of the Snowbasin Ski Resort.
JOHN LOOSER: Enjoys receiving the Newsletter and all the info. Enjoys the Goddard WEB news also. Mentions Mark Stokrp and Tom Janowski both live in his area -- Hanover, PA. Drop by if in his area - would enjoy a visit the area has wonderful potato chips and pretzels.
CHUCK JACKSON: Sent a lengthy message concerning the current status of Rosman Tracking Station. If any of you desire this info, pls contact him via Email <chuckjackson@CITCOM.NET> (REMINDER: Check April Newsletter addition for Email addresses.)

OBITS:
ROBERT (BOB) WYATT- Died June 1998 - Received message from daughter Nancy. Worked in Transportation for years - also very active with Goddard's Duckpin Bowling League before retiring to Pasadena, MD. If further details received, will pass them on. Apparently telephone number received incorrect.
WILLIAM BIALEK: Died May 11, 1998, formerly Code 710.
JAN RYCHLIK: Died May 13,1998.
JOHN W. MCKIERNAN: Received word from his daughter that he had passed away on May 9,1998 in Florida -no particulars available.

CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS:

ANTHONY J PIERO <apierro@juno.com>
CHRIS J CHRISTIE <dcjcaat@aoI.com>

NEW LISTINGS:

BANGS, WILLIAM (BILL) F, bangssat@aol.com,
CALLENS, ROBERT (BOB), rakjca11ens@email.msn.com, PH 410-744-1505
CORWIN, STAN & JUDY, stanjudy@aol.com, PH 561-733-9876
DUDLEY, CARROLL G, cgcludley@compuserve.com,
ELLIOTT, JAMES C, jamesce@erols.com,
HARRIS, GLENN W, glenn-harris@greenbelt.com, PH 301-441-4975
JACOBS, KENNETH F, kjacobs@ero1s.com,
KALLMEYER, FRED W, fredkall@aol.com,
KIEBLER, JOHN, jkieb1er@cpcug.org,
PANDELIDES, JOHN, jpandelides@eudoramail.com,
PEAVEY, BERNIE, bernpeavey@aol.com,
PONDER, SHIRLEY, shirlpond@aol.com,
THOLE, JOHN, johnthole@workdnet.att.net, PH 703-709-0757
WALTERS, KEITH, striper@shore.intercom.net.