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Special Forces AssociationIsaac Camacho Chapter IX5200 Ballinger Dr.El Paso, Texas 79924

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Special Forces Association

Isaac Camacho Chapter IX

5200 BALLINGER DRIVE

El Paso, Texas 79924

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JANUARY 2012 Page 1 of 6

Next Meeting Saturday 18 February at VFW Post 812

SFA 2012 Convention 11-17 June Fort Bragg, NC – 60th Anniversary (Chapter 1-18)

SFA 2013 - San Antonio, TX (Chapter 15) 2014 - Columbia, South Carolina (Chapter 34)

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Jesus Zamora Chris Lewis Cecil Smyth

Minutes of meeting 21 January: President Pete Peral called the meeting to order at 1305 hours and beganwith the pledge of allegiance – prayer from Chaplain John Szilvasy. In attendance: Pete Peral, Jose Ibarra,

Pablo Sanchez, Tom Brady, Jesus Zamora, Chris Lewis, Brian Kanof, Steve Franzoni, Aaron Cornelius,Richard Cobbs, Bill Snider, Ike Camacho, Chuck Von Kriegsfield, Fred Hoffman, Vern Walden, AndyAnderson, Al Hobbs, John Szilvasy, Ramon “Moose” Saiz, Greg Brown, Sam Morgan, Jorge Ramos, BobGarcia, Jesus “Chino” Torres, Hugo Clemente, Rod Raulston, Burch Moore, Benji Nunez, Tony Lara, CesarParra, Fedencio Gonzalez, Benjamin Frias & Joe “China Boy” Lopez..

Guests and New Members: Marilyn Bautista was in the outer sanctum with the spouses.

Minutes of last meeting: November meeting & December Christmas party business Approved.

Pete Peral, President915-526-6960

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Steve Franzoni, VP915-433-4090

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Bill Snider, Secretary915-667-9527

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John Szilvasy, Chaplain915-757-9006

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Jose Ibarra, Treasurer915-779-3373

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Sick Call: Jim Conley is in intensive rehab for his back and hopes to attend a meeting again in a few monthsGus Gonzales is recovering from hip surgery. Jerry Campos is having heart problems and is taking it easy fowhile. Raul Ramos is still recovering from his heart attack. Linda Szilvasy is recovering from spinal surgeryJohn is scheduled for knee surgery. Haydee Snider has been very sick. Chapter needs 100% accountability tmake sure we are in the loop and not let a brother get sick or pass without our knowledge.

Treasurer’s Report: Chapter is healthy. Jerry Rainey Scholarship fund has $9658; Ted Lamb donated $100Jose reminded everybody that pays Annual Dues to get their $30 in before 31 January to avoid the $5 late feeLife membership is still a good deal at $430. It is $280 for members over age 65 if you are in good standing.

OLD Business: Rest and Relaxation (R&R) Center FT Bliss: There are 30 AD Soldiers in the group andthe Chapter donates money for arts & crafts. Chuy reported that they changed their meetings to Monday at1100 hrs and ends at 1600 hrs. Chapter voted to continue the $200 a month throughout 2012. Brian donatedsome leather from Legend Boot Company. Chapter IX Shirts, Coins, Mugs & Blazers: Shirts, mugs andcoins are available. Coins are $10 each. Anyone needing a blazer needs to talk to Pete to place an order. Weare also selling golf balls for $2.00 each, hats for $10.00, cups for $7.00 and green Chapter 9 shirts for $30.00Billy Waugh’s book “Isaac Camacho, an American Hero” is still available. Websitehttp://www.isaaccamachoamericanhero.com . Dell City, TX: Gordon Waugh is in charge of organizing a laexercise to take place Jan-Feb 2012, based in Dell City and they are looking for civilian role players. More inlater. Border Patrol Special Operations Expo: It will be held at the Biggs Field Centennial Club 25-26 Ap

– SOG MWR is host. Chapter will provide manpower for the event. Committee is Pete, Brad, Greg and StevWe are currently processing applications. San Antonio Silver Wings Ball: We have long supported this eveand hopes are to have another good showing this year. Ike announced that it is $40 per person and we have topay by 31 January to be eligible for the raffle. Event is Blazers and Berets, Tuxedo, Dress Blues or BusinessDress. Rooms are at the Lackland Marriott Courtyard. 82

ndFiesta 6: Vern is seeking sponsors for their

magazine. Pete and Bill will do the artwork for the Chapter ad. 16th

Annual Ralph Dominguez/Jerry

Montoya Food Drive: Chihuahita told Leo we are fantastic. Greg mentioned the Army reserve unit onMontana gave us a commander's/CSM's coin for providing a food basket to one of their Soldiers. Thank youreports are still coming in from the recipients. Christmas Party: Chair Steve Franzoni, committee: ChrisLewis and Samuel Morgan. Party was held on 17 December at Butterfield Trails. Sam will be bringing thepictures that his photographer took of the couples to the next meeting. Installation of Officers: Officers

elected were installed for the next 2 years at the Annual Christmas Party. Brian Kanof served as thephotographer.

New business: 7th Annual CSM(R) John McLaughlin Memorial Golf Tournament: Chairman GregBrown. Committee is being assembled. There will be a 15 minute meeting before the February SFA 9 meetiat 1245 hrs. Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, 8 September at the Fort Bliss Underwood Golf Course, nthat their remodeling is done. Meeting Location: We have outgrown the room at the VFW. President Petediscussed moving our meetings to the 82nd and Chairman Chris will talk to his executive board about theirthoughts. Rod reported that VFW 8919 has already approved SFA 9 to make their building their home.Chapter will continue the discussion in February. Jerry Rainey Scholarship: Chairman Greg Brown. He she wants a 5 person committee this year instead of three. . SFA 60

thAnniversary: Bill reported that rooms

are filled at the HQ Hotel, Courtyard Marriott. Randy Fogel has his room there. There are other options whiinclude Holiday Inn at 910/323-1600 and Econo Lodge where Bill reserved his room at 910/433-2100. Pete,Bill, Randy, Ike, China Boy, Steve and Sam are all trying to attend. The 50th had 5000 SF in attendance andthis is a major event to attend.


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Tony Lara and his band at his birthday party. About 15 members made it to the party that had over 300 peop

Announcements & Good of the Order: China Boy had several announcements: JROTC at Austin HighSchool is planning a golf tournament; his son was announced as CDR of 173rd Airborne and is taking them toAfghanistan; Joe talked about Lincoln Park which started a discussion about the SFA 9 Team House again.Nothing decided. Ballot from National: Short discussion – Bill announced that he understood the matter habeen tabled until the national convention. Tony Lara Birthday Party: Members were invited to attend at thVFW at 1700. Pete talked about credit card readers and we hope to use them in the future for SFA 9purchases and events. AUSA Breakfast with FT Bliss Commander: Al said it will be on 3 FEB at 0700 at

the Wyndham. $15 per person. He also said he learned the SECDEF wants to double the number of SpecialOPS Soldiers over the next 10 years. Chris will be taking his unit to Afghanistan: Sometime next year. 8announced that there is a wall at their clubhouse for commemorative tiles - $100 each. DROP is now Online

Bill reported that all members including Honorary can access it athttp://www.specialforcesassociation.org/drop/thedrop-3q2011/index.html . Randy Krueger: EmailedSecretary to tell the members to get in touch with him at the National Convention 910/286-9696. Billy Waug

emailed POW's of the Vietnam War - 10 FEB Fayetteville, NC: 1000 hours, at the Downtown Airborne aSF Museum. Ike Camacho will be recognized and member Tom Connell plans to attend.

Meeting was adjourned at 1414, followed by lunch from Trini.

82nd

News: Benavidez-Patterson All Airborne Chapter. www.bpaac.org Fiesta VI – 4-8 July 2012, $75

registration, EPT Wyndham; attending are MX Paratroopers and WWII ADT. 82nd

Chairman 1SG Chris Lew

VFW Post 812 News: www.vfwpost812.com 812 Commander Joe Langston.

President Pete’s Oval Office:

I’d like to first off thank Tom Brady for his support as the chapter VP for the last two years and also welcomeSteve Franzoni as our new VP. We have grown over the last six years and it’s my intention to grow even biggand better.


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First order of business is chapter polo’s. I plan on placing the order this month and so far I have Steve F, ChuFred H, Chuck, Tom Brady and Andy Anderson who requested different colors or long sleeve shirts. If youwant something different than the green chapter shirt give me a call ASAP.

Next, one of our members volunteered to pay for the February meal. He wanted to remain anonymous butwanted the donation to be in the honor of “B110 US Special Forces Viet Nam (USSFVN). Thanks brother anyour secret is safe with me.

On the proposed move from VFW 812 to the 82nd it’s open to us if we want; thanks Chris. The reason for eveconsidering a move is the current political climate at the VFW. We have not been asked to leave but there havbeen rumors that anyone wanting to use the large hall will have to rent it. As you know, some of our functionare too big for the meeting room and paying for the venue is not an issue per-se but to me it’s the principal. Whave donated our time, energy and funds to Post 812 and to be asked to pay for the hall is a slap in the face.There have been some other issues with the VFW officers but I’ll discuss those in person if you’re interested.There has been a recent development at the post and our very own Moose has agreed to run for another term aPost Commander. As you know SFA Chapter 9 enjoyed six years of carte blanche at the post under Moose’sleadership and I hope he wins. With that said I strongly request that any SFA members who are members of VFW Post 812 attend the meeting on April 7th and vote.

De Oppresso Liber

Pete Peral, President SFA Chapter IX

Chaplain’s Corner: Open the Door and Let Jesus in.Jesus made it clear to His disciples that He is "the way, the truth, and the Life" (John 14:6). He is the only wto the Father, and our belief and commitment to Him results in love and obedience--and leads to an eternalhome in heaven. This truth is evident in Christina, a Bible student in Minsk, Belarus, who wrote this testimo"Jesus died for everyone, even the most desperate sinner. The worst criminal who comes to Him in faith, theLord will accept. "For a very long time, Jesus had been knocking at my door. Figuratively speaking, the dooto my heart was open. I was a believer. But I kept the safety chain on my door in place. I would not turn mylife over to Him. Cristina knew this was not right, and she felt that God was calling her to make a change. "I

knelt before Him and opened the door as wide as I could." She took off the chain and let Jesus enter as herpersonal Savior and Lord.If, like Christiana, you've been holding back from surrendering to God, Its time to unhook that safety chain. go of those reservations. Throw open the doors of your life and experience the joy of obedient discipleship.The poet Winder wrote "Less of self and more of Jesus, more and more each day like Thee: Just to live in fusurrender for my Lord who ransomed me." If you have been holding back from God, try letting Him in. Godwill not let you down...This was adapted from Our Daily Bread, January 13th reading . . .

Chaplain (LTC) John Szilvasy, Retired (SF Qualified 1967 as a Chaplain)

Always remember our wounded warriors and fallen comrades.




Wreaths Across America December 2011 – Photo by Len Boulis, SFA 80




Pictures from Tony Lara Birthday Party:

Let me know if you move, any announcements that you would like to make; SICK CALL-PLEASE-

TELL ME IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE SICK OR IN DISTRESS!!!, Secretary, Bill Snider, 5200Ballinger Drive, El Paso, Texas 79924, C 915-667-9527; K-7 F 206/350-4819; [email protected] ChapIX, Special Forces Association, publishes this monthly newsletter. The opinions expressed by the writerare entirely their own and are not to be considered as an official expression of Chapter IX, or the SpeciaForces Association.


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