SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

March l2, 2002  GRAA REGULAR LUNCHEON - ll:30 AM - Rec Center - John Quann, Goddard's former Deputy                           Director and his wife. Eileen, will be discussing a book she has written concerning John's stroke in April,                           l997. See Dr. Pieper's comments below. Please call 30l-937-7762 for reservations..

March l4, 2002  l0 AM to 2PM - Bldg 8 Auditorium - GEWA's llth Annual Spring Crafts Fair - Registration: $l5 per                          space (l0'xl0' area with one 3'x5' table) Open to all GSFC government and contractor                          employees, retirees, family members and friends. Items must be handmade. Registration forms and
                         checks are due by COB March l. Forms available at the GEWA store in Bldg l or you may contact
                         Catherine Simkins (csimkins@pop400.gsfc.gov) or call 30l-286-3304 for an electronic copy.

March l5, 2002  St. Patrick's Day Party - Call GEWA store 30l-286-4498 for further information.

April 9, 2002    GRAA REGULAR LUNCHEON - ll:30 AM - Rec Center - Call 30l-937-7762 for reservations -

May l4, 2002    OGO REUNION - For information contact Ron Browning 30l-927-l209 or email arkabee@home.com
                         or Ed Mercanti 4l0-849-3424 or email enricomercanti@aol.com. Call or e-mail interest and identify
                         stories and mementoes For luncheon reservations call 30l-937-7762.

June l5, 2002    Annual GSFC/HQ Family Picnic - Call GEWA 30l-286-4498. for further information.

July 27, 2002   Goddard Day @ Paramount's Kings Dominion - Call GEWA 30l-286-4498 for further information.

Sept. 26, 2002 EOY Island Shrimp Feast - Call GEWA 30l-286-4498 for further information.

Oct. l7, 2002    l2th Annual Fall Crafts Fair - Call GEWA 30l-286-4498 for further information.

Dec. l4, 2002   Children's Holiday Party - Call GEWA 30l-286-4498 for further information.

Dec. l6, 2002   Toy Liquidation Sale - Call GEWA 30l-286-4498 for further information.

                     NOTE: Free Lunchtime Concerts will be announced beginning in the spring.

COMMENTS FROM GRAA'S PRESIDENT, DR. PIEPER: At our February lunch, three of GRAA's
'Ancient Athletes", Charlie Boyle, Tom Page and Peter Hui, all racewalk Gold Medal winners in the Mary-
land Olympics, demonstrated their highly technical sport., showing us its techniques and alleged benefits.
They said it is easy, but it looked sort of hard. It was a fun time and our hats are off to anyone who can
walk a mile in seven (hey, even ten) minutes!
Next month we have a special treat, too. In April, l997, Goddard's former Deputy Director, John Quann,
suffered a massive intracranial stroke, a catastrophic event from which the usual odds of any recovery are
about ten percent. Today, John is in amazing, wonderful shape. His wife, Eileen, also formerly at Goddard,
has written the remarkable story of his recovery. "By His Side: Life and Love After Stroke". It is a moving,
inspiring story, made even more so because they are people we know. Eileen and John will be with us on
March l2 with copies of her book and she will tell us about it, particularly about dealing with aphasis, a com-
munication disorder that affects the ability to understand, speak, read or write. To see John again and to hear
Eileen are things you won't want to miss.

MAIL STUFFERS FOR FEBRUARY; Agnes R. Smith, Bob Wigand, John Steckel, Ewald Schmidt, Rose
McChesney, Mary and Bob Wilson, Bill Shields and Elaine C. Montgomery

TREASURER'S REPORT: Donations were received from Ernest Mielke, Bill Kenney, Charlie Boyle, Harry
Culver and Edwin Korklin. GRAA's account balances totaled $l5,084.60 as of l2/3l/0l. A financial report
listing all transactions for the year was printed out using Quicken and submitted to the Board of Directors.

ROAD PICKUP: Our quarterly pickup of trash along Good Luck Road, Goddard's eastern boundary, will be
held after the March Luncheon. Volunteers to help with this effort to keep the Goddard area presentable are
welcome..

ITEM OF INTEREST: GEWA has an agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for discounts to the GSFC com-
munity. Call l-800-Rent-A-Car and state the account number "l6XC449". You must reference the number
to receive your discounted rates and program benefits. Closest office is 30l-345-2l6l.

LETTERS WE GET LETTERS!!!
Harry Culver of Rehobeth Beach, DE - sends best wishes to old co-workers and friends.
Andrew Huntress,Jr.- Has moved backed toRockville, MD. Mailing address updated.
Edwin A. Korklin of Laguna Woods, CA sends thanks for the February Publication - that it was very excit-
ing and loved it very much. Also was pleased to contribute to the support of those who provide the GRAA
function and sent greetings to all for a Very Happy, Healthy and Wonderful Year.
John H. Wolsh of Mt. Airy, MD - mentions he enjoys receiving the News Letter (new address noted).
Sam Q. Dishmon of Madill, OK - recently contacted Bob Wilson by E-Mail - excerpts following: Tell every
one hello - volunteers Mondays at Marshall Co. Genealogical & Historical Society -- has served as Quarter
Master for the VFW for the past eleven years - volunteers for the local blood drives by working the comput-
er for the Donors - sometimes picks up inmates from the local community Work Center (they are very help-
ful in community work but are required to have supervision all day). Also, has harvested over a l00 lbs. of
pecans and hopes to have more next year. Says hello to Frank and the gang and to keep up the good work.

OBITS;
Albert R. Timmins of Frederick, MD died January 8, 2002 - He served in the Navy for 29 years - worked at
NOL and NASA.
Ronald H. Broadhurst of Rockville, MD died January 3l, 2002 - a consultant at Goddard where he was a
reliability engineer from l986 until retiring in 2000.
Andrea M. (Andi) Volpicelli of Lanham, MD died February 7, 2002.

RECENT RETIREES: (as of l/3l/02)
Arthur C. Aikin (9l3)                Dr. Milton Halem (l00)         John Lallande (547)      Fred M. Witten (573)
Benjamin Bernstein (567)         John A. Hrastar (700)          Adolf Lekebusch(302)
Robert L. Bridgers (66l)           Katherine H. Jarva (223)      Robert Maichle (533)
Betty J. Bushkey (l55)              Franklin D. Jenkins (567)      David McGlew (57l)
Gracie D. Drew (800)              Richard S. Kennon (587)      Wm. E. McGunigal(564)
George L. Fleming (800)          Emil R. Kirwan (290)            Wm, H. Mish (690)
Raymond L Granata (585)        Peter Krul (584)                   Leslie M. Salter (587)
Christopher K. Scherer (567)   Stephen Senio (566)             Theo. P. Stecher (680)
Dr. Arnold L. Torres (800)       John F. Unger (503)             Frank A. Volpe (4l0)

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                                                                  TICKET TO G.R.A.A. LUNCH
                                                             You must be accompanied by a GRAA
                                                            member or GSFC employee with a badge
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