| 2007 Nov-Dec |
MEDEVAC
15th MED\15th FSB
Mike Bodnar
13010 N Lakeforest Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351-3250
(623)972-4395
e-mail: mbodnar27@juno.com
Web site: http://15thmedassociation.org
Forum:
http://communities.msn.com/15thMEDASSOCIATION/_whats new.msnw
From Webmaster Murray GIBBS: "FYI, our reunion coordinator
Randy BREWER has finalized the place at which the 2008
Reunion will be. The SUPER 8 HOTEL in Biloxi, MS, is just
across from the beach on Beach Blvd., known as HWY 90. The
dates are still the same. Soon I will be receiving all I need
to fully post on the MSN Website. Randy tried to work out
deals with all the casinos and realized they were not going
to give us any reasonable discount rates. The SUPER 8 MOTEL
had recently been rebuilt. Room rates are $59.00, plus any
taxes. We will have a hospitality room for all the time we
are there. We will have a Banquet Room for Saturday.
"Randy will make arrangements for an outside vendor to
provide the Banquets Dinners. When I receive the packet that
Randy is sending to me I will be posting the information on
the MSN Website.
"I have introduced a free Voice Over Internet Provider.
TeamTalk is an Internet voice chat program. It is very easy
to use and I would like to introduce it to our Association.
I will create a page for it with links to download the setup
file. You will need to setup a screen name and a password.
Now, that is just part of it. When you log on, there are many
channels you will see. Ours will be '15thMED' and all you
need to do is click on it and you are moved to it. There will
be a password you will need to get in when asked.
"If you do not see '15thMED' channel then the first one can
create the channel. This seems a little difficult. There is a
generator file that I will have on the page that you can also
download. I will have an example of how to fill it out.
After you have created your generator file, put a copy on
your desktop. When you click on the desktop shortcut it will
automatically log you on and put you in the '15thMED'
channel.
"You will then be able to voice chat with members of our
Association. I know this will be a starter for us in voice
chat. I use it a lot for voice chatting with others. I will
explain that one later down the road. You will find this a
very fun, and useful tool. You will be able to chat with
members you have never met. This many even be a method we can
use to have meetings once a month or whenever. Our limitation
is only how much we are creative. Expect to see the page
called 'TEAMTALK.'"
When asked if there will be a Macintosh computer version,
Murray replied, "FYI, I got a response from Bareware.dk. They
don't believe in the near future that they will be doing a
MAC version. I posted this other one I have used. It uses a
lot more memory than Team Talk. It is call Q GSC and it is
under the page called Voice Over IP. Q GSC plans on the MAC
version. I don't know when it will come out. I will look into
others and see if they have a MAC version. I know there are
many that are paid versions of VOIP. I haven't checked them
out to see if there is a MAC version. There, you can download
it. Note: you will need a mike or a combo headphones and
mike. I have the later.
"The 2008 Reunion Pages have been created and updated as
information comes to me. I have some pictures of the Super 8
Motel. I also have a local map of the motel which is just
across Beach Blvd. from the BEACH. There are casinos and
restaurants nearby which most are within walking distance."
Later Murray wrote, "It has been a long time since I sent out
an e-mail to you. Long overdue and time for me to get the
bandwagon moving. Our reunion coordinator Randy BREWER
finally was able to get a location for us with "FREE"
hospitality and banquet rooms. It was finalized on Sept 14,
2007, with the SUPER 8 MOTEL. I posted the information that
Randy has sent to me on the MSN Website.
"I am in the process of drafting up a snail mail invitation.
Norm ROBERGE is our Snail Mail Invitation Coordinator. As
soon as I get the invitation done I will e-mail it to him
along with the registration form that I have just finish.
Hopefully we can get everything out in a timely manner to
reach out to members so they can make the plans for the 2008
Reunion."
Bill WORD "magnetass" <word@cybernet1.com> wrote, "I see my
picture in Randy458's photos. I am still alive, but not
listed as being a member? William F. WORD, a.k.a.
'Magnetass,' Medic. Anybody know where to contact WALKER, our
pilot? Thanks."
Jim CALIBRO "DrillE7" <Medevacchopper@aol.com> replied,
"Sam, good to see that you are alive and well. Remember
April 4, 1968?"
Murray adds, "This is an update to the previous newsletter
concerning the 2008 Reunion. Our reunion coordinator, Randy
BREWER has contacted a caterer that will provide us our
dinners at the Dinner Banquet in the banquet room of the
Super 8 Motel. The Dinner Banquet will be Saturday April 5,
2008. It usually starts about 6 PM.
"I have bad news about one of our members. MAJ James H.
NICHOLS has passed away. I was contacted by COL Bill DOWNEY
that he had passed away. I knew he was sick because his
daughter had contacted me about six months ago saying he had
taken ill. This is the information I have on record for those
that want to give their condolences: NICHOLS, JAMES H., 984
WINSTON AVE., ELBA, AL 36323-0000. (334) 897-5378. Old e-mail
address: <medevac6@charter.net>.
"He was the platoon leader of the Air Ambulance Platoon
(MEDEVAC). He was the one who was able to get the gun mounts
put on the MEDEVAC helicopters. He started his tour with the
15th MED Bn. in June of 1966. I wish I had more information
about him. I know that COL DOWNEY knew him well.
"I have posted more information concerning the 2008 Reunion.
I have still more information to post once I scan this
picture I have received from our reunion coordinator. I also
have made updates on how to setup Voice over Internet
Provider. Currently one person besides myself has setup the
VoIP. It was Mike "Smitty" SMITH. He setup up GSC. You can
also setup Team Talk. I have created a channel called 15thMED
on GSC. You have to search for it once you log on. If you go
to our Website it will describe how to setup auto log into
the 15thMED channel at this link: (GSC)
<http://groups.msn.com/15thmedassociation/qgsc.msnw>.
"If you need any help please feel free to e-mail for help.
If you have set it up let me know when you plan to log on and
if I can be on at the same time I will help you setup the
channel auto log into the 15thMED channel.
"Attached to this update is the registration form to the 2008
Annual Reunion in Biloxi, MS. Please fill it out if you are
going to the Reunion, updating your personal information,
getting a Life Time Membership, ordering a Challenge Coin or
making a donation. Send registration forms to our Treasurer
Robert MCKINLEY. His address is on the left bottom of the
registration form. I have made a list on the Website to post
those who plan to come. If you have registered as a member of
the MSN Website you can post your own name. Those who can
post their name of course for some reason don't. I will post
it for them. Just click on the link on the 2008 Reunion
Information page."
Always remembering our 1st Cav troops on duty around the
world; over and out.
FIRST TEAM!
Garryowen,
Mike Bodnar C 2\7 Cav 1969
MEDEVAC 1-7\1970
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
15th MED\15th FSB
Mike Bodnar
13010 N Lakeforest Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351-3250
(623)972-4395
e-mail: mbodnar27@juno.com
Web site: http://15thmedassociation.org
Forum:
http://communities.msn.com/15thMEDASSOCIATION/_whats new.msnw
From Webmaster Murray GIBBS: "FYI, our reunion coordinator
Randy BREWER has finalized the place at which the 2008
Reunion will be. The SUPER 8 HOTEL in Biloxi, MS, is just
across from the beach on Beach Blvd., known as HWY 90. The
dates are still the same. Soon I will be receiving all I need
to fully post on the MSN Website. Randy tried to work out
deals with all the casinos and realized they were not going
to give us any reasonable discount rates. The SUPER 8 MOTEL
had recently been rebuilt. Room rates are $59.00, plus any
taxes. We will have a hospitality room for all the time we
are there. We will have a Banquet Room for Saturday.
"Randy will make arrangements for an outside vendor to
provide the Banquets Dinners. When I receive the packet that
Randy is sending to me I will be posting the information on
the MSN Website.
"I have introduced a free Voice Over Internet Provider.
TeamTalk is an Internet voice chat program. It is very easy
to use and I would like to introduce it to our Association.
I will create a page for it with links to download the setup
file. You will need to setup a screen name and a password.
Now, that is just part of it. When you log on, there are many
channels you will see. Ours will be '15thMED' and all you
need to do is click on it and you are moved to it. There will
be a password you will need to get in when asked.
"If you do not see '15thMED' channel then the first one can
create the channel. This seems a little difficult. There is a
generator file that I will have on the page that you can also
download. I will have an example of how to fill it out.
After you have created your generator file, put a copy on
your desktop. When you click on the desktop shortcut it will
automatically log you on and put you in the '15thMED'
channel.
"You will then be able to voice chat with members of our
Association. I know this will be a starter for us in voice
chat. I use it a lot for voice chatting with others. I will
explain that one later down the road. You will find this a
very fun, and useful tool. You will be able to chat with
members you have never met. This many even be a method we can
use to have meetings once a month or whenever. Our limitation
is only how much we are creative. Expect to see the page
called 'TEAMTALK.'"
When asked if there will be a Macintosh computer version,
Murray replied, "FYI, I got a response from Bareware.dk. They
don't believe in the near future that they will be doing a
MAC version. I posted this other one I have used. It uses a
lot more memory than Team Talk. It is call Q GSC and it is
under the page called Voice Over IP. Q GSC plans on the MAC
version. I don't know when it will come out. I will look into
others and see if they have a MAC version. I know there are
many that are paid versions of VOIP. I haven't checked them
out to see if there is a MAC version. There, you can download
it. Note: you will need a mike or a combo headphones and
mike. I have the later.
"The 2008 Reunion Pages have been created and updated as
information comes to me. I have some pictures of the Super 8
Motel. I also have a local map of the motel which is just
across Beach Blvd. from the BEACH. There are casinos and
restaurants nearby which most are within walking distance."
Later Murray wrote, "It has been a long time since I sent out
an e-mail to you. Long overdue and time for me to get the
bandwagon moving. Our reunion coordinator Randy BREWER
finally was able to get a location for us with "FREE"
hospitality and banquet rooms. It was finalized on Sept 14,
2007, with the SUPER 8 MOTEL. I posted the information that
Randy has sent to me on the MSN Website.
"I am in the process of drafting up a snail mail invitation.
Norm ROBERGE is our Snail Mail Invitation Coordinator. As
soon as I get the invitation done I will e-mail it to him
along with the registration form that I have just finish.
Hopefully we can get everything out in a timely manner to
reach out to members so they can make the plans for the 2008
Reunion."
Bill WORD "magnetass" <word@cybernet1.com> wrote, "I see my
picture in Randy458's photos. I am still alive, but not
listed as being a member? William F. WORD, a.k.a.
'Magnetass,' Medic. Anybody know where to contact WALKER, our
pilot? Thanks."
Jim CALIBRO "DrillE7" <Medevacchopper@aol.com> replied,
"Sam, good to see that you are alive and well. Remember
April 4, 1968?"
Murray adds, "This is an update to the previous newsletter
concerning the 2008 Reunion. Our reunion coordinator, Randy
BREWER has contacted a caterer that will provide us our
dinners at the Dinner Banquet in the banquet room of the
Super 8 Motel. The Dinner Banquet will be Saturday April 5,
2008. It usually starts about 6 PM.
"I have bad news about one of our members. MAJ James H.
NICHOLS has passed away. I was contacted by COL Bill DOWNEY
that he had passed away. I knew he was sick because his
daughter had contacted me about six months ago saying he had
taken ill. This is the information I have on record for those
that want to give their condolences: NICHOLS, JAMES H., 984
WINSTON AVE., ELBA, AL 36323-0000. (334) 897-5378. Old e-mail
address: <medevac6@charter.net>.
"He was the platoon leader of the Air Ambulance Platoon
(MEDEVAC). He was the one who was able to get the gun mounts
put on the MEDEVAC helicopters. He started his tour with the
15th MED Bn. in June of 1966. I wish I had more information
about him. I know that COL DOWNEY knew him well.
"I have posted more information concerning the 2008 Reunion.
I have still more information to post once I scan this
picture I have received from our reunion coordinator. I also
have made updates on how to setup Voice over Internet
Provider. Currently one person besides myself has setup the
VoIP. It was Mike "Smitty" SMITH. He setup up GSC. You can
also setup Team Talk. I have created a channel called 15thMED
on GSC. You have to search for it once you log on. If you go
to our Website it will describe how to setup auto log into
the 15thMED channel at this link: (GSC)
<http://groups.msn.com/15thmedassociation/qgsc.msnw>.
"If you need any help please feel free to e-mail for help.
If you have set it up let me know when you plan to log on and
if I can be on at the same time I will help you setup the
channel auto log into the 15thMED channel.
"Attached to this update is the registration form to the 2008
Annual Reunion in Biloxi, MS. Please fill it out if you are
going to the Reunion, updating your personal information,
getting a Life Time Membership, ordering a Challenge Coin or
making a donation. Send registration forms to our Treasurer
Robert MCKINLEY. His address is on the left bottom of the
registration form. I have made a list on the Website to post
those who plan to come. If you have registered as a member of
the MSN Website you can post your own name. Those who can
post their name of course for some reason don't. I will post
it for them. Just click on the link on the 2008 Reunion
Information page."
Always remembering our 1st Cav troops on duty around the
world; over and out.
FIRST TEAM!
Garryowen,
Mike Bodnar C 2\7 Cav 1969
MEDEVAC 1-7\1970
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE