Upcoming CPOA Events
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Wednesday |
7 December 2011 |
Pearl Harbor Observance |
TBA |
Joseph E. Zagloga American Legion Post 1520, 4 Everett Rd, Albany |
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Saturday |
10 March 2012 |
Annual Meeting |
1000 |
NOSC Schenectady |
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Wednesday |
18 April 2012 |
Annual Dinner |
1830 |
TBA |
Good and Welfare
NOSC Schenectady welcomed 4 new Chiefs to its ranks. Good and Welfare NOSC Schenectady welcomed 4 new Chiefs to its ranks. Capital Area CPOA President 1. CEC Robert Creary
welcomed the new Chiefs at their pinning ceremony at Westover Air Base in Chicopee Mass. Pictured here is our President in the middle flanked by the new Chiefs. From left to right.
2. SWC Edward Frank
3. President
4. EMC Brent Weinzapfel
5. HMC Robert Duff
OCTOBER 2011
From the President:
Well, the summer is just about over and into the fall we go. I hope everyone has a great summer. To cap off a few things starting with our annual dinner in April; we had a nice turn out, Sean Robbins was given an award for his dedicated service to our association. I’d like to extend that thanks and say, “Well done, Sean- we wouldn’t be what we are without your efforts.” We also had a great turnout at the ball game in August, the Cats won all the more better. I’ve had the chance to participate in the indoctrination of our new Chief Petty Officer’s and as always the Bees do a really great job with them. As in the past their dues will be paid this year by the mess and hopefully they can add their enthusiasm to our group.
Moving forward we have our annual presentation of the USS Slater Volunteer of the Year award for 2011. This year’s recipient is Mr. William Haggart, and he will be presented by the CPOA on our Navy’s birthday Oct 13 at 0930 onboard the Slater. So I invite everyone to come out and thank Mr. Haggart and enjoy Bernie’s and Art’s fine accommodations in the mess.
Please take a few minutes and look at the schedule posted below; our next business meeting is Nov 5th Sat at the NOSC in Schenectady. We’ll be in the mess which is now taking shape. Bring in your old pics and memorabilia so we may get something started for a historical area. Our treasuarer- Bob Faas has been activated, so you know what that means, we need someone to step up. Sounds like a good job for one of them new Chiefs!
In closing, I’d like to give some thanks to Vic Disalvi and Mark Wahl, our past treasuarer and President. I wish you all the best and hope to see you around the mess.
Any comments or thoughts that you want to see posted on our web site, please send them in. Our site is due for s refresh and someone to take it over- another job for one of our new Chiefs.
Sincerely,
HTCS Randy Bowers
Retiree checklist: What survivors should know
Shift Colors periodically provides a checklist for retirees and their surviving family members. This checklist is designed to provide retirees and their loved ones with some
help in preparing for the future.
__ Create a military file that includes a copy of retirement orders, separation papers, DD Form 214, medical records, and any other pertinent military paperwork. Make sure your
spouse knows the location and telephone number of the nearest military installation.
__ Create a military retired pay file that includes the following contact information for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and Navy Personnel Command:
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
U S Military Retirement Pay
Post Office Box 7130
London, KY 40742-7130
(800) 321-1080 or (216) 522-5955/ (800) 269-5170 (for issues regarding deceased members)
Navy Personnel Command
(N135C)
Retired Activities Branch
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-6220
(This file should also include the number of any pending VA claim as well as the address of the local VA office; a list of deductions currently being made from retired pay or VA benefits. Also include the name, relationship and address of the person you have designated to any unpaid retired pay at the time of death. This designation is located on the back of your Retiree Account Statement)
__ Create an annuities file. This file should include information about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) or the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP), or any applicable Civil Service annuity, etc. Additional information regarding SBP, RCSBP and RSFPP annuity claims can be obtained from DFAS office at (800) 321-1080.
__ Create a personal document file that has copies of marriage certificates, divorce decrees, adoptions and naturalization papers.
__ Create an income tax file. Include copies of both of your state and federal income tax returns.
__ Create a property tax file. Include copies of tax bills, deeds and any other related documents/information.
__ Create an insurance policy file. Include life, property, accident, liability and hospitalization policies.
__ In a secure location, maintain a list of all bank accounts (joint or individual). Include the location of all deposit boxes, savings bonds, stocks, bonds and any securities owned.
__ In a secure location, maintain a list of all charge accounts and credit cards. Include account numbers and mailing addresses.
__ Maintain a list of all associations and organizations of which you are a member. Some of them could be helpful to your spouse.
__ Maintain a list of all friends and business associates who may be helpful. Include name, address and telephone number.
__ Discuss your plans/desires with respect to the type and location of your funeral service. You should decide about cremation, which cemetery, ground burial, etc. If your spouse knows your desires, it will resolve some of the questions that might arise at a later date.
__ Visit a local funeral home and pre-arrange your services. Many states will allow you to pre-pay for services.
__ Investigate the decisions that you and your family have agreed upon. Many states have specific laws and guidelines regulating cremation and burials at sea. Some states require
a letter of authority signed by the deceased in order to authorize a cremation. Know the laws in your specific area and how they may affect your decisions. Information regarding
Burials at Sea can be obtained by phoning the Mortuary Affairs Division at (866) 787-0081.
__ Once your decisions have been made and you’re comfortable with them, have a will drawn up outlining all your wishes and store it in a secure location with your other
paperwork.
__ When all the decision-making and documenting is completed, sit back and continue to enjoy life.
Who should be notified in the event of my death?
1. Defense Finance and Accounting Service (800) 321-1080 or (216) 522-5955
2. Social Security Administration (for death benefits) -(800) 772-1213
3. Department of Veterans Affairs (if applicable) – (800) 827-1000
4. Office of Personnel and Management (if applicable) -(724) 794-8690
5. Any fraternal group that you have membership with such as MOOA, FRA, NCOA, AL, TREA VFW,
6. Any previous employer that provides pension or benefits.
The above information is not all- inclusive and should be used with other estate planning tools to lessen trauma to your loved ones.
www.npc.navy.mil/ReferenceLibrary/Publications/ShiftColors Fall
Directions to Naval Operations Support Center, Schenectady
From Scotia, drive north on Route 50, Saratoga Road. Just South of Glenridge Road is Rudy Chase Drive. Turn onto Rudy Chase Drive at the light. Go past the entrance to the Air Museum, on the left for 1/8 mile to the gate. Socha Plaza is on the opposite side of Route 50 from Rudy Chase Drive and Air Museum. BRING ID.
GOOD AND WELFARE
PNC Dave Titus advises that the CPOA Facebook page is up-
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108975582475547#!
/group.php?gid=108975582475547&ref=mf
If you have an input for Good & Welfare, please telephone YNCS Sean Robbins at