GRAA
                                                          Goddard Retirees and Alumni Association
                                                               P.O. Box 163, Seabrook, MD 20 703
January 1999                                                                                                                              16thYear of Publication

January 12, 1999          11:30 AM, GSFC RecCenter - Regular Luncheon Meeting - Pls call Alberta -
                                    301-937-7762 - (We need to discuss the possibility of electing new officers)
February 9,1999          11:30 AM, GSFC RecCenter - Regular Luncheon Meeting -- New Officer's Election - Pls call                                     Alberta - 301-937-7762 -
March 9,1999             11:30 AM, GSFC RecCenter - Regular Luncheon Meeting plus a Talk & Book signing by Keith                                    Walter a GRAA Member, Book entitled "Angler's Workbench" (See Keith's ltr below)
May 16,1999               Bermuda Cruise from Baltimore - This sold out last year. If you are interested call Alberta for
                                    Reservations. Outside, Category 7 $1,189 plus $163 port charges, inside, Category 10, $1019 plus                                     $163 port charges
September 1999          GRAA will return to Branson. If interested, call (301) 937-7762 for details
November 6,1999       Queen of the West - Sternwheeler Cruising on the Columbia, Willamette, and Snake Rivers, includes
                                    tours to Hells Canyon, Mount Hood via railroad, and many others. Limited cabin space. 7 days
                                    $1,850 plus $124 port charges and estimated $400 round trip air to Portland, Oregon. $300 per                                     person deposit required at time of reservation. Call Alberta for brochures and information                                     301-937-7762

MAIL STUFFERS FOR DECEMBER: Milt & Helen Sing,, E. Montgomery, R. Van Allen, Rose McChesney, Wilma Chigas, Ewald Schmidt, Bob Wigand, Bob & Mary Wilson, and Robert E. Wilson.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Donations were received from Paul Martin, Al Fleig, Charles Davis, Tony Grandi, Fred Flatow, George Kraft, John Steckel, Ed Korklin, Dick Stock, H. K. Lee, Tom Huber, and Chuck Mason. Although the membership of GRAA has been increasing, donations received during 1998 ($1965.89 as of December fifteenth) have amounted to several hundred dollars less than the average of the past three years.

APPALACHIAN TRUCK: The Holiday Season was celebrated in style (Dec. 8th & 15th) loading the Appalachian truck- Frank Martin started this enterprise over 30 years ago and not a single season has been missed. This year the loading and staffing crew assisting Frank were: Tom Butash, John Steckel, Bob Wigand, and Tom Huber. Hats off to Frank for a job well done!! Even tho Frank reduced the pickup to only two days this year, there was an outpouring of many who came with cars loaded with clothing, toys, etc. -- filling his truck with more than three loads.

LETTERS WE GET LETTERS:
KEITH WALTERS: Rec'd a note from Keith that he and Jean (both Goddard retirees) - presently residing in Eastern Shore, MD and enjoying receiving the Newsletter -- appreciates all the work the volunteers do to get it out. They have published a fourth book entitled "Angler's Workbench" subtitled "100s of ideas & projects for the small-boat angler" and is now being distributed to book stores.This is the fourth fishing-related book written by the Walters' team. Even tho they feel they lose money on each copy sold, they look upon it as a public service. If you wish to order a personalized signed copy, send $20 for each book (Sales Tax/Shipping Included) to Aerie House, P.O. Box 279, Bozman MD 2161-0279. (NOTE-. See March 9th Schedule - Walters' Talk/Book Signing).
CHARLES B. DAVIS: Sends thanks for receiving the Newsletter and the Membership Directory. The Directory makes it easier to send correspondence to his Goddard friends. Charlie retired in 1977 - over 21 years ago.
NEWCHY MIGNONE: Presently residing in Las Vegas, NV - recently received a copy of the Newsletter from Tom Canning, a GRAA member, (worked together in the 60s and 70s). Was delighted to hear that Ed Rosette, his old supervisor and a true gentleman, was faring well in Florida. Was visited recently by Tom and Mary Canning, Bob and Aleta Johnson, Jody Fillman and husband, Pam Starling and Malcom Stevens (presently living in the Colorado Rockies). Las Vegas is still recuperating from the visit of these Marylanders -- "Is it possible the attraction here was the gambling and the cocktail waitresses?"
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN: Wrote a note recently to Alberta "We continue to enjoy receiving the Newsletter - has sold the family home in Columbia this past summer - is now commuting from Gettysburg, PA - Sends best wishes to all."
TONY GRANDI: Enjoys reading the GRAA monthly Newsletter - reading about old friends and co-workers - appreciates efforts of all and sends Christmas Greetings -
PAUL G. MARTIN: Sends his appreciation for receiving the Newsletter - however, doesn't recognize some of the names. Much has changed since he was at Goddard (Transferred to Corps of Engineer in 1977). Paul is presently living in Myrtle Beach, SC, enjoys the nice weather but unfortunately his wife died in June. Wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
FRED FLATOW: Resides in Bethesda, MD - sends thanks for publishing his note in a previous issue regarding his book - Four people ordered the book. Sent to the GRAA Treasury a part of the proceeds.
ED KORKLIN: Living in Laguna Hills, CA - Sends thanks for the monthly GRAA reports, the Goddard news, also the GRAA Directory. Enjoys keeping with all the news and accomplishments of all the Goddard personnel. Wishes all Happy Holidays and a very happy, health New Year. Also sends thanks to all the efforts to keep the alumni informed.
DICK STOCK: Living in Severna Park, MD - enjoys receiving the articles and schedule of activities contained in the Newsletter.
CHUCK MASON: Sends his thanks for a great service the crew is doing for those retired and especially for those living far away. Wants the workers to know that their efforts are appreciated. With a comfortable income, grandchildren, sunshine all year around, volunteering, good health, and lots of adult toys, retirement in Florida is a joy and has exceed all expectations!
WINIFRED CAMERON: Lives in Sedona, Arizona, retired after over 21 years as an Astronomer in 1984 - half the time in the Theoretical Div. and the other half at the DATA Center. Still does research on lunar subjects and has published a few papers. Conducted an observing program for observers of the moon measuring the albedoes (brightness) of lunar features and for temporary phenomena occurring on the Moon, which she calls Lunar Transient Phenomena (LT). Collects reports, reduces them for analyses of origins. Has over 2000 such reports; published a catalog of them in 1978. Also gives lectures in Arizona Engages in many activities in several organizations, attends scientific meetings of astronomy and geology and also bowls. These have been really golden years, enjoys good health, energy, mobility and interests - enjoys receiving the missives, hearing about other retirees and invites any and all to come and visit if in the area -- Sends best wishes to all for the coming Holidays.
SAM DISHMAN: Sent a note recently from Madill, Oklahoma, to Frank Wrigley (who worked w/him in the Manned Space Flight, and Tracking & Data area) - Sam is having a great time, feels fine, enjoys his computer and receiving the Newsletter.

GRAA ELECTION: According to the rules of GEWA, under which GRAA operates, an election of officers should be held early next year. Any one wishing to serve, should put his/her name in nomination. Those nominated will be placed on a ballot presented at the Luncheon Meeting in February 1999. Each person present will vote for seven (7) nominees. Once the Board is elected, it chooses from its own membership, the President, V. President, Secretary, and Treasurer required by GEWA. So far, all board members have been "local", in the sense that they all live near enough to GSFC to be pretty regular attendees at our monthly luncheons. However, we don't think that should be a requirement to be on the Board -- so if anybody from a distance wants to be on it please feel five to nominate yourself. Probably the only requirement would be to be available for a phone call or e-mail, when we are called upon to make one of our occasional Board decisions. The current members of the Board are:
                                        Wilma Chigas                               Robert Wigand, treasurer
                                        Elaine Montgomery, Secretary      Robert R. Wilson
                                        Alberta Moran                              Robert Pickard
                                        George Pieper, President

All nominations are welcome -submit your nominee (name, address, phone number) to Alberta Moran, FAX 301-937-5423 or phone 301- 937-7762. You may be surprised how much you can contribute to this organization -- and how much you personally can benefit- So - send in your nominations.

OBITS:
JOHN J. PARK: Died 12/2/98 - Retired from Goddard in 1986. Joined Goddard in 1960 as an engineer dealing with materials used in the construction of space hardware to determine their suitability for the temperatures and vacuum of space. He also developed polymeric materials for space flight applications. In his later years he was a member of the Materials Branch in Code 300. After retirement he worked with the Unisys Corp. for six years doing support work for the assembly of spacecraft by other contractors. Had a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from the U. of MD, a WWII veteran having served aboard a submarine in the Pacific.
SEVERINO ZAMORA SANTOS: "Benny" a retired NASA Engineer, died 12/8/98. Lived in Bowie, MD, joined NASA in 1963 and retired in 1984. He was part of the Manned Flight Network Program.

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