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HOME PAGE OF - OHIO ROA - ALFRED GUS KARGER Chapter 7

CINCINNATI ALFRED GUS KARGER CHAPTER 7 WEBSITE

updated 13 May 2013 

Welcome to Alfred Gus Karger Chapter 7
 
The officers for the 2013-2014 year are:

President..........CWO4 George E Jones, USMC Ret

Vice President...LTC Robert Knueven, AUS Ret                                                          

Secretary.........CAPT Frank T. Mendralski, USN Ret

Treasurer.........COL Irvin P Basler, AUS Ret                                               

Asst to Treasurer.......LCDR Ralph W. Popp, USN Ret 

Membership...CAPT Frank T. Mendralski, USN Ret

ROTC Coord.......LTC Robert Knueven, AUS Ret

ROAL Laison......MRS Shirley Mendralski

Web Master .....CAPT Frank Mendralski, USN Ret

Past President..,COL Irvin P Basler, AUS Ret
 

Go to "View Documents" for officer contact information


JOINT BOARD MEETING - 2nd MONDAY of MONTH
- Cincinnati Navy and Alfred Gus Karger Chapters normally hold joint board meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. The board meetings are normally held at the home of CAPT Mendralski or CDR James Bodmer. Members desiring to get involved are invited to attend. Contact CAPT Frank T. Mendralski at 513-825-9547 for directions and to confirm location.

 

NEXT BOARD MEETING

 

Our next Meeting will be on 2nd Monday June 2013 at CAPT Mendralski's home starting at 1100 hours.

 

 

Thanks from Convention Committee

Thanks to all who helped make our Convention a Success.  We truly appreciate everyones effort.

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Click on the link below for Navy League Luncheon Info 24May13

http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Navy_League_Luncheon_24May13.pdf?docID=40501   

 

Click on the link below for WWII Big Band & USO Show 25 May 2013 Info:

 http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/WWII_Big_Band_&_USO_Show_29May13.pdf?docID=40504  

 

Click on the link below for the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Spring Fling 2 JUN 13 flyer info:

http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/BuckeyeLake2013.pdg?docID=40541 

 

 

Click on the link below for Welcome Home - Army Birthday at Washington Park Friday 14 Jun 13 1100-1400 hours 

Contact CAPT Frank Mendralski for Cincinnati Red's Ticket information for Army Birthday Welcome Home Celebration at 513-825-9547 or 513-325-2798 cell

 http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Welcome_Home_Army_Birthday_14Jun13.pdf?docID=40502    

Click on the link below for infomation on B-29 Super Fortress "FIFI" coming to Lunken Airport 26-30 June 2013 

http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/B-29_Superfortress_at_Lunken_Airport_26-30Jun13.pdf?docID=40503  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

VIRTUAL VIETNAM WALL  

Click the link  http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm

 

2013-2014 ROA COUNCIL MEETINGS

BE SURE MARK THE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR NOW 

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND

- 21 Jul 2013 - 1000 hours at DSCC Columbus Bldg 11

 

 RECENT PAST EVENTS SECTION:

18 Apr 09 Miami Univ N & AF Awards Ceremony

22 Apr 09 Scarlet Oaks N JROTC Awards Ceremony

24 Apr 09 XU Army ROTC Awards Ceremony

2 May 09 UC Air Force ROTC Annual Dining Out at Kolping Center starting at 1700 Hours

8 May 09 Miami University Army & Air Force Commissioning Ceremonies

8 May 09 UC Army ROTC Awards Ceremony

8 May 09 Princeton HS N JROTC Awards Ceremony

12 May 09 Lone Survivor - Author Marcus Luttrell at the Main Library to talk 1800-1900 Hours about his experience as a SEAL

13 May 09 Navy League Meeting at the Queen City Club starting at 1130 Hours.  VICE ADM Debbink, Chief of Navy Reserve spoke at the event.

   May 09 Hamilton HS N JROTC Awards Ceremony

15 May 09 Northwest HS N JROTC Awards Ceremony

15 May 09 Xavier Commissioning Ceremony 1300 hours at CINTAS Center

15 May 09 5-9PM Welcome Home Celebration Gala Event at Underground in Forest Park, OH 1140 Smiley Avenue

16 May 09 Armed Forces Day Lunken Airport - WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION (Register at http://www.cincinnatiwelcomehome.com or call 1-513-475-6943

17 May 09 A Veterans Service presented by King's Way Fellowship at Eastgate Mall Parking Lot 1700 hours

17 May 09 UC Air Force Commissioning of two XU Graduates

20 May 09 Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Annual Dinner Meeting w/Columbus ROA

22 May 09 Dater HS Breakfast to Honor Veterans

23 May 09 WW II USO Swing Dance - Two of our ROA Members - COL Elmer Reis and LTJG Bonnie Rost will be honored at the event.  Veterans Welcome to this Coney Island Event starting at 1900 Hours cost $20.00/person Pay at the door.

25 May 09 Blue Ash Parade - Meet at Bob Evans (I-71 and Pfiefer Road) by 0945 hours.  Earlier if you want to get breakfast b/f parade.

29 May 09 Laural Oaks Award Ceremony (Wilmington)

    May 09 Springfield HS Awards Ceremony

14 June 09 UC Air Force Commissioning Ceremony

14 June 09 UC Army Commissiioning Ceremony


27 Jun 09 Dept of Ohio ROA Council Meeting at DSCC Columbus starting at 1000 hours.

8-11 Jul 09 National ROA Convention in Orlando, FL

26 Oct 09 WWII Veteran to Speak about "Largest Sea Battle" -

30 Oct 09 - Fall Dinner Meeting at the Manor House Restaurant - 

6 Nov 09 - Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

8 Nov 09 - 38th Annual Armed Forces Sabbath Celebration -

11 Nov 09 - Salute the Veterans Dinner - Mother of Mercy Cafeteria

11 Nov 09 - Invitation to Breakfast & Program at Warren County Career Center

11 Nov 09 - Military Appreciation Night - Wednesday 11 Nov 09 7 P.M.

12 Nov 09 - University of Cincinnati - Veterans Day Celebration

11 Dec 09 - Annual Christmas Party at CAPT Mendralski's Home.

11 Dec09 - UC Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony

11 Jan 10 - ROA Chapter 7 & 71 Board Meeting - Mendralski Home

24 Jan 10 - Ohio ROA Council Meeting - DSCC Columbus, OH

7-10 Feb 10 - ROA National Convention at Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC

7-10 Feb 10 ROTC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR was held 7-10 FEB 2010 AT THE WASHINGTON HILTON HOTEL IN WASHINGTON, DC.  The two Cincinnati Chapters (Alfred Gus Karger Chap 7 and Cincinnati Navy Chap 71) sponsored four cadets/midshipmen this year, one Army Cadet from Xavier University,  one Navy Midshipman from Miami University, one Air Force and one Army Cadet from the University of Cincinnati.  We provided transportation to Washington through the Blizzard, arriving safely, spending Saturday night at the Navy Lodge and arriving at 0945 at the Washington Hilton to commence the Convention & Seminar.  Weather was a factor and numbers were down but diehards made it to conduct the business of the Association. 

15 Feb 10 - ROA Chapter 7 & 71 Board Meeting - Mendralski Home

13 Mar 10 - ROA/ROAL/AMVETS/NAVY LEAGUE DINNER MEETING at Manor House Restuarant - Sprindale, OH.  The cadets/midshipmen that attended the National Convention Professional Development Seminar joined us as our guests and enlightened us on their trip.

15 Mar 10 - ROA Chapter 7 & 71 Board Meeting - Mendralski Home

23-25 Apr 10 - Ohio ROA Convention in Youngstown, OH

7 May 10 - UC Army Awards Ceremony and Dining Out

18 May 2010 Book Signing (see special announcement above)

19 MAY 2010 12th Annual Buckeye Lake Spring Fling at Buckeye Yacht Club

24 MAY 2010 -Veterans Project Presentation (Dr Carol Taylor's Class at UC) 

29 May 2010 WWII Big Band Dance and USO Show at Moonlight Pavilion 7-11pm

4 JUN 2010 University of Cincinnati Army ROTC Barbecue at the park by UC sponsored by AMVETS Post 1963 and Cincinnati ROA Chapters

5 JUN 2010 University of Cincinnati Air Force ROTC Awards Ceremony

11 JUN 2010 University of Cincinnati Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony

13 JUN 2010 University of Cincinnati Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony

11 Sep 2010 was UC's 1st Football Game of the Year. Air Force ROTC Schlorship winners were honored at half time. 

11 SEP 2010 Cincinnati Womens Soccer held a  9-11 Rememberance game at UC beginning at 1730 hours.

24 SEP 2010 - UC Army ROTC Welcome Back Cadets Picnic at the Park

26 SEP 2010 - ROA COUNCIL MEETING at DSCC Columbus Bldg 911 at 1000

29 SEP 2010 - Dedication of Joseph House New Bldg in Honor of 1LT John Erby

2 OCT 2010 - Honor Flight Tri State Veterans Breakfast at Lunken Airport Days from 0800-1000 hours behind the Historic Lunken Terminal 262 Wilmer Ave Cincinnati, OH.  Meet and Greet the B-17 Pilots and see the Historic Aircraft on the ramp.  Be among the first 250 to be served a continental breakfast for only $5.00.

9 Oct 2010 - NAVY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER CINCINNATI NAVY BALL Saturday 1800 -2100 Hours at the Independence Communiy Center 2001 Jack Woods Parkway Independence, KY 41051 Tickets E6 & Below $25 ($40/couple) E7 & Above $50 ($80/couple               For Tickets contact:    Mr. Curtis Kane at 513-889-9557 or ctk831@hotmail.com  Ladies - Coctail Dress   Military - Dinner Dress Blue   Gentlemen - Suit with Tie or Dress Blues with Ribbons http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Navy_Ball_Ready_.pdf?docID=29301

18 OCT 2010 -  Navy League George E Brown Lecture Series Reception and Dinner at Paul Brown Stadium Club Room Downtown Cincinnati starting at 1830 Hours.  RSVP by Noon on 14 Oct 2010.                      http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/NL_DINNER_EVENT.pdf?docID=29268  

29 OCT 2010 - ROA/ROAL/AMVET Dinner Meeting at the Manor House Restaurant beginning at 1800 social period and 1845 dinner.  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/dinner_meeting_29_Oct_10.doc?docID=29263

5 NOV 2010 - OHIO VETERANS HALL OF FAME 2010 Induction Ceremony at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial 300 West Broad St Columbus, OH at 1400 hours.  COL Dean Smittle USAF & CDR James Bodmer, USN of Cincinnati will be inducted this year.                  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Ohio_Veterans_Hall_of_Fame.pdf?docID=29267  

9 NOV 2010 - Fifth Annual Tribute to the Veterans 1730 hours at the Cintas Center Xavier University 1624 Harold Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45207.  Miss Ohio - Beck Minger will be the Guest Speaker along with Musical Guest Daniel Smith and COL Dean Smittle, USAF Ret from 700 WLW (Military Analyst).  The cost is $15.00 per person which will benefit the "Thank You Foundation" which serves our veterans. http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Vets_Day_Event_2010_-Brad_W_emcee.pdf?dpcID=29801  

11 NOV 2010 - Veterans Story Project Exhibit - UC Professor Carol Tyler's Advanced Comics Art Course where students interviewed veterans and created a story in comic art about the veterans experiences will be on display in an Art Exhibit entitled "A SHARED WINDOW' which opens on Veterans Day 11 Nov 2011 at the Calvary Episcopal Church 3766 Clifton Avenue from 1700-2000 hours with a program of music and readings at 1900 hours.  Everyone is invited to attend -especially those veterans that participated in the program at the University of Cincinnati.  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/UCVets_Story_Project_-_Tyler_s_Comic_Art_Exhibit_2010.pdf?docID=29803  

12 NOV 2010 - UC Veterans Day Celebration on University of Cincinnati McMicken Commons. Date to be listed soon.  All Veterans Invited to attend.  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/UC_Veterans_Day_Ceremony_2010.pdf?docID=29846

14 NOV 2010 - 39th ANNUAL ARMED FORCES SABBATH CELEBRATION to be at the Holy Cross - Immaculata Church in Mount Adams 1100 HoursChaplains Reception follows the Mass.  All welcomed to attend.  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/AFS_2010_Flier.doc?docID=29267

14 NOV 2010 -  Veterans Day Concert sponsored by Navy League Cincinnati at St Barnabas Episcopal Church 10345 Montgomer Road Montgomery, Ohio starting at 1930 hours.                                  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Veterans_Day_Concert.pdf?docID=29261

10 Dec 2010 - MOAA Dinner Meeting at the Manor House.  State Rep Dan Bubp to speak to those in attendance

17 Dec 2010 - Christmas Party at the Mendralski Home starting at 2000 hours.

Thursday, 10 November 2011 UC Veterans Day Ceremony on McMicken Commons starting 1000 hrs. see flyer:  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/UC_Veterans_Day_Invitation.pdf?docID=33721  

Friday, 11 November Veterans Day Recognition Events.  see flyer:  http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/2011_Veterans_Day_Schedule.pdf?docID=33722 

Friday, 11 November 7th Annual Tribute to Veterans Winning Hearts and Minds.  Click for flyer below:

http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Winning_Hearts_and_Minds.pdf?docID=33723   

Saturday, 12 November 2011 ROA COUNCIL MEETING will be at DSCC Columbus, OH Bldg 11 Section 8 Jade Room #801.

Sunday, 13 November 2011 40th Armed Forces Sabbath Celebration at Immaculatta Church in Mount Adams (Cincinnati) starting at 1100 hours

http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Armed_Forces_Sabbath_13Nov11.pdf?docID=33724  

  

Cincinnati Navy Ball - Saturday 13 October 2012 1800-2200 Hours Madison South 740 Madison Avenue Covington, KY 41011. Click below for flier.

http://www.roa.org/site/DocServer/Navy_Ball_2012.pdf?docID=38161

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Article on CDR James Bodmer - click on link

MEANING OF THE FLAG DRAPED COFFIN
Goto "View Documents" click on "Flag Draped Coffin"

CINCINNATI CLUB ROAL

Welcome

Cincinnati Club ROAL Officer Officers:

President.................Mrs. Shirley Mendralski
Vice President..........Mr Michael Mendralski
Secretary/Treasurer..Ms. Susan Mendralski
Chaplain................CAPT George Williams,USN Ret
Historian...................Mrs. Ann Mobley
Parliamentarian.........

2012-2013 JROTC Project

The Department of Ohio Reserve Officers Association League 2012-2013 JROTC Project is in process.  Letters have been sent out to all JROTC Units in Ohio with a deadline for submission.  All applications submitted will be reviewed and the JROTC Award Winner selected during the month of December 2012.  JROTC Runner Up Awards will also be selected from the applications submitted.  The results will be posted after the Winner is selected. 

 

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