Vice President

Our Speaker this month was Ron Rich, Director, Advanced Tech-nology. He gave an overview of technology activities noting that Strategic Technology Drivers are: Low Cost; Reduced SFC; In-creased Power Density; and Im-proved Environmentals. He also explained how Honeywell manages the relationship between Govern-ment funding and required tech-nologies. Of interest is the fact that the Boeing 720 flight test aircraft is being replaced by a Boeing 757.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 1st. Our speaker will be Alan Bannister. An ASU All-American and an ASU baseball hall of fame honoree, Alan was a Professional major league baseball player during the 70's and 80's. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on sports, sports management and financial issues. Alan's topic is "Aerospace and Baseball".

Reminder - we no longer charge dues for the spouse of couples who are both retirees from AiResearch/Garrett/ AlliedSignal/ Honeywell.

We are looking for volunteers to bring some of our non-driving West Side members to and from the meetings. If you are willing to help, please contact Al.

50/50 winners were Dick Dippold and Bob Hess.

Last month’s charity donations were given to Season for Sharing and Hospice of the Valley. This month’s charity donations were given to Boys and Girls clubs of Az. and Challenger Space Center. Thank you notes were re-ceived from Season for Sharing and Hospice of the Valley.

Our monthly meetings are held at the Scottsdale Senior

Center, 7375 East 2^nd Street (2^nd Street and Civic Center Drive.) The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month, September - May, except for December – our Holiday Luncheon. We have a social hour beginning at 1:00 pm, the presentation starts at 2:00 pm and adjournment is at 3:00 pm. Please note that the Scottsdale Senior Center will be moving to a new location on the Scottsdale Senior Campus at McDowell and Granite Reef Roads. This move will not take place prior to the May meeting and may be even later. We will let you know when this transition to the new location is scheduled to take place.

The officers hold their board meet-ings prior to the regular meeting and all members are invited to attend. We welcome any input you may have and please send the editor any items that may be of interest to our members.

We have lost track of 2 of our members. If you have new info please contact Diane

Hal Hazel - last known address - 555 Cambria Court, San Diego, 92120

Normal Foster - last known address - 410 S. Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Text Box: Upcoming Events
· Feb 1 -- Meeting -- Alan Bannister -- "Aerospace and Baseball".
· Mar 1 -- Meeting -- Gary Hertzler
· April -- Rock Springs Outing

NEWS YOU CAN USE

AMAZON RIVER CRUISE AND RAIN FOREST (2006)

If you are leery about going in to the Rain Forest, let me set your minds at ease. This trip will be insect-free – mild weather – intimate group of only 24 passengers.

The March 16^th departure has been cancelled due to not enough people to make the trip feasible. The March 30^th trip already has 12 reservations, so only 10 more would fill that boat.

So, our problem is; if we can get more than 10 reservations, they will re-establish the March 16^th departure, and it would be possible we could have the River Boat all to ourselves, if we can get 24 people. Think of it, a chartered boat to take us down the Amazon River and through the famed Rain Forest – meet native folks, learn about their culture, and enjoy a home-hosted lunch all to ourselves. What a party!

Above all, we will only have to unpack twice.

I can only hold the cabins until the 15^th of January – so if you are interested, please let me know and get your deposit in to hold your cabin. Call Diane at 480-994-5243, or e-mail azbennett3@cox.net."

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On February 22, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. all members are invited to the American Heart Association - Halley Heart Center at 2929 S. 48^th Street, Tempe. Learn what to do in case of a heart attack or a stroke. Also, learn how to help someone who is experiencing an attack or stroke.

February is National Heart Month, and this hands-on exhibit is very worthwhile experiencing. The only requirement would be to register with Diane your intentions to par-ticipate in this event. We must have at least 10 people.

It is suggested that you might want to meet with other persons at-tending prior to the 1:30 starting time and have lunch somewhere. The tour is about 1 to 1-1/2 hours long.

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Colds and flu are caused by viruses. Colds can stay active up to 3 hours an hard surfaces and are typically transmitted by hands. Flu is most often transmitted in the air when a person yawns, talks, or coughs. The virus can remain ac-tive in the air for up to 10 minutes.

The best protection against colds is to keep hands away from nose, eyes or mouth, and wash your hands often. Flu is easier to pre-vent than colds because there are effective vaccines. Contact your doctor if you have not yet had your flu vaccination.

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Honeywell Health and Wellness Center memberships are available for retirees and their spouses at just $10 per month per person. Get together with some of your buddies! Call them! Phoenix 602-231-7920, Tempe 480-592-1389. Wellness Center info is also post-ed on our website.

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Dave Pearson has a flyer for this year’s annual fishing trip on our website. Check it out.

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The Honeywell Volunteer Work-sheet is available on our website.

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Honeywell Retiree Club Scholarship Program Requirements

*An award of $1,000 will be available at each of the three state universities annual-ly.

*Must be a family member of an active member (current dues pay-ing) or associate member (spouse of deceased active member) of the Allied Retiree Club or the Honeywell Retiree Club. Family members are defined as children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. of the retiree. On all ap-plications the submitter must in-clude the company, division, year of retirement, and the current phone number of the retiree or associate.

*Only students that will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible.

*Students applying must have evidence of cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average.

*Applicants must re-apply an-nually.

*Receipt of this scholarship does not restrict the student from receiving other scholarships.

*Students majoring in Science and Technology related fields will be given preference, but if there are no approved applicants in related fields, then all majors will be considered. In the case of equal qualifications, financial need will be the deciding factor.

Other Stuff

Belated Christmas

According to the Alaska Depart-ment of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Fe-male reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring.

Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a female. We should've known...ONLY women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

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There was no Nativity Scene in Washington DC this year!

This wasn’t for any religious reason. They simply were not able to find three wise men and a virgin in the Nation's capitol.

There was no problem, however, finding enough asses to fill the stable.

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Condom Jokes

There was a preacher whose wife was expecting a baby so he went before the congregation and asked for a raise. After much discussion, they passed a rule that whenever the preacher's family expanded, so would his paycheck.

After 6 children, this started to get expensive and the Congregation decided to hold another meeting to discuss the preacher's salary.

There was much yelling and bick-ering about how much the clergy-man's additional children were costing the church.

Finally, the Preacher got up and spoke to the crowd, "Children are a gift from God," he said.

Silence fell on the congregation.

In the back pew, a little old lady stood up and in her frail voice said, "Rain is also a gift from God, but when we get too much of it, we wear rubbers."

And the congregation said, "Amen."
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Official Announcement:

The government today announced that it is changing its emblem from an Eagle to a CONDOM, because it more accurately reflects the gov-ernment's political stance. A condom allows for inflation, halts production, destroys the next generation, protects a bunch of pricks, and gives you a sense of security while you're actually being screwed.

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Observations of Steven Wright

If you're not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he's the famous erudite scientist who once said: "I woke up one morning and all of my stuff had been stolen...and replaced by exact duplicates." His mind sees things differently than we do, to our amazement and amusement.

Here are some more of his gems:

I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back.

Half the people you know are below average.

99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

All those who believe in psy-chokinesis, raise my hand.

The early bird may get the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese.

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Q – When is a retiree’s bed-time?

A-Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch.

Q-How many retirees to change a light bulb?

A-Only one, but it might take all day.

Q-Why don’t retirees mind being call Seniors?

A-The term comes with a 10% discount.

Q-What is the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?

A-If you cut classes; no one calls your parents.

Q-What is the biggest ad-vantage of going back to school as a retiree?

A-If you cut classes; no one calls your parents.

Text Box: In Memory of our departed friends and co-workers
THOMAS BING JR
FRED CURTIS
MARK EDWARDS
J. RICHARD FREY
SIDNEY HUANG
DANNY JOHNSON
ADA LEACH
DAPHINE NELSON
DEE NICHOLSON
DARRELL SKINNER
RENE ST. GERMAIN