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Brats Without Borders October Newsletter‏ From: Donna (info@bratsourjourneyhome.com) Sent: Fri 10/16/09 10:48 AM To: ba_garner@msn.com Brats Without Borders Newsletter October 13, 2009 Greetings, BRATS Supporters! Just a quick update on Operation Military Brat - our educational outreach program that focuses on: raising awareness of our military brat heritage; acknowledging the sacrifices that military children make; and searching for new ways to improve the lives of military brats of all ages. The Northeast Tour was a blast! Lots of laughter, tears, sharing, and ideas... Here’s a short recap of the latest. For more detailed information, please go to our online newsletter at www.bratsourjourneyhome.com/newsletter.htm. FREE SCREENINGS & TOWN-HALL MEETINGS ON “BEING A BRAT” – Come celebrate your military brat heritage at a free screening of “BRATS: Our Journey Home,” the first documentary about growing up military, narrated by Kris Kristofferson. In our town-hall meeting afterwards, brainstorm ways to raise awareness of the challenges facing military brats of all ages, particularly the younger ones who are facing multiple deployments. Here’s the schedule for October. These screenings are made possible in part by a generous donation from The Sprint Foundation. o 10/17 – Plano, TX – Southfork Hotel – 2:00 p.m. o 10/19 – Wichita Falls, TX – Hirschi High School Auditorium – 7:00 p.m. o 10/20 – Lawton, OK – Cameron University Theatre – 7:00 p.m. o 10/22 – Oklahoma City, OK – Rose State College Training Center – 6:30 p.m. o 10/25 – Junction City, KS – Dorothy Bramlage Public Library – 2:00 p.m. o 10/26 – Kansas City, KS – Glenwood Arts Theatre – 7:30 p.m. OLDER BRATS HELPING YOUNGER BRATS – After attending the AUSA National Convention (Association of the United States Army) in Washington, DC recently, it is patently obvious that more needs to be done to help younger brats who are struggling with multiple deployments. One grandmother told me her 4-year-old grandaughter refused to talk to her father deployed in Afghanistan because "he keeps leaving me." Please help us brainstorm ideas. Soldiers and spouses have their hands full just staying alive and keeping the households afloat. These are “our people” – the young brats. Let’s pull together and do what we can do to help! BRATS ON COVER OF THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN - Check out the Fall edition of the Military Chaplain Association magazine! We made the cover… and are grateful for all of the support we’ve received over the years from the military clergy of all denominations. BRATS IN NYC’S NEW WORLD STAGES PODCAST - Check out the podcast we did with the New World Chatter, the off-broadway podcast, in conjunction with Operation Military Brat’s NYC screening and town-hall meeting! PUT YOUR 2 CENTS IN & SPREAD THE WORD! – Don’t forget to fill out one of our questionnaires, join our Facebook pages and BRATS Forum, and spread the word to all your friends and family about Operation Military Brat and the BRATS film. There are millions of military brats and their families out there, but we can’t reach them without your help. MAKE A DONATION - Of course, none of this is possible without the support of people like yourselves. We know the economy is tough right now, but if you have $5 or $10 you can spare, every bit helps. If you’d like to donate $500 and give a Military Brat Library, it will certainly benefit thousands of military brats and their families for years to come. See you on the road! Click here to read our entire newsletter. Kind regards, Donna Musil, Executive Director Brats Without Borders, Inc. (BWB)


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[fhs63-66] Eagles Gather in Queen Creek Arizona‏ From: fhs63-66@yahoogroups.com on behalf of dirk_howard.akjv (dirk.howard.akjv@cox.net) Sent: Tue 10/20/09 5:08 PM To: fhs63-66@yahoogroups.com Below is the email sent to everyone that attended. New pictures labeled "Eagles Gathering 2009-10-17" have been added to the "Who Are They" album. Once again I think everyone had a good time. Thanks to Bonnie '63 and Peter Schneider, we could not have found a better place. Restaurants in town would be hard pressed to duplicate the the food, drink, and atmosphere! We've got to get a band at one of these. Maybe next time we can look into Haus Murphy on one of the evenings when they have a band out in their beer garden. Anyone who wants to get the emails with pictures or wants to attend please let us know. We have even welcomed people who are here visiting or on business. Email: Dirk.Howard.AKJV@cox.net
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		Eagles Gathering 2009-10-17 Queen Creek, Arizona‏













We have had another wonderful gathering of eagles in Arizona. We went for lunch at The Bavarian Point Restaurant in Mesa. The food and drink were great. This time we had two more people from the 40's and 50's. I believe we now have alumni from 1947, 1948, 1949, and 1950. Our group has grown to about 25 members from the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. Everyone said they had a great time. Bonnie Meppen Schneider '62 offered to have the next gathering at her home in Queen Creek on October 17th. I have added pictures to the "Who Are They?" album and I moved the pictures to the front of the album. They are labeled "Eagles Gathering 2009-09-26". We are not a competing alumni group, only Eagles that live close enough to get together about once a month. Anyone that wants to attend or receive emails with pictures, send me an email at Dirk.Howard.akjv@cox.net Dirk Howard '65








OKTOBERFEST 09


We had the most wonderful time at the annual OKTOBERFEST Rick & Collen put on at their home in Ellicott City, Maryland! Hugs, love and laughter flowed, just so much fun......I'm placing the link right here so that you can see my photos on SnapFish. FYI. SnapFish requires regstration but they're a CLEAN company, don't share your info. I believe that you can cut & paste photos from there as well. Photos Here Hope you're all having a super weekend! :-) Sandi '70
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Sent: Tue 9/22/09 http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=64897 More Oktoberfest Photos. :) Mike E http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1925155,00.html An interesting photo essay that might bring back some memories. :) Mike E


August 15, 2009 Colorado Springs
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In a message dated 8/15/2009 10:51:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mikemccready writes: Colorado Springs Mini Reunion Begins


June 22, 2009
			"...We had a Mini-Reunion with Chip & his lovely wife, Cindy Bradshaw June 22, 2009 at the Mirage in Las Vegas! King Sextimus (Chip), the Soul Knight (Herb) and the Screaming Kitchen Wench (Donna) from "Once Upon A Mattress" (spring of 1968 - Frankfurt High School - directed by Hal Meacham) reunited after 40 years! A fun time was had by all! " - Donna & Herb Peacher-Hall Class of 1968


April 26, 2009

	Just got back from a fun dinner with several alumni at our local German restaurant in Colorado Springs, the Edelweiss. Attached is a photo of our "mini reunion:" Seated: Gaye Crosby '69, Arina Drakulich, Meredith Turner Kellogg '72, Coach Drakulich, Trish Cavanaugh, Jane Bennett. Standing: Mike Cavanaugh '68, Dave Kellogg, John McBee '69, Guy Bennett '68 Bobbie, Guy said it was about time for us to put together another reunion... this time perhaps in Colorado Springs. Meredith and I, and hopefully Bob Samborski would work together once again. The Edelweiss can accommodate a large group and the food is very authentic German. We couldn't do 2010, but we'd be interested in 2011! Gaye M. Crosby '69 - April 26, 2009


Florida 4-17-09 mini
			We have had the time of our lives. Went to the gulf of Mexico today, Cher is sunburned, the rest of us had on sun block. Came back here for wine, beer. mint juleps. and a special Rick Bullen drink and then we ate, steak, grilled shrimp, scallops, baked potatoes and salad and then Robyn made dessert. We had such a great day. Tomorrow Jim and I are meeting them at their hotel poolside and then to Bern's for dinner. It has been the most wonderful visit. I kept thinking, how wonderful it is to have my best friends here with me. Life does not get any better. Rick has taken photos and I know he will post them soon. Pat, we did toast Danny tonight and hope that you and the kids are having a good time in DC. Love, Rosemary 4-18-9
-r Disney, Coleen Sullivan Bullen (69), Rick(70) Bullen, Cher,Rosemary Diehl Disney, ?, , Jim Diehl (70) (Robyn takin picture?)			Rick, Colleen, Cher and Jim left today. We had such a great visit it just went too fast! Bern's was great and Jim and Colleen love the wine cellar tour. We are thinking Key West next year. I kept thinking that I have such a charmed life and that it just keeps getting better. We told stories, laughed so much, and just enjoyed each other, it does not better than that! Even Cher's husband and mine had a great time. I showed them my charm bracelet (old boyfriends) from high school and we may have to retire it now. I am looking forward to Atlanta and still can't believe that 40 years have gone by. We should get some photos up soon. Love, Rosemary 4-20-9


Sunday 19 April 2009 DC Area Mini

standing l-r: Skip, Pat, Erik, Jackie, Dawn, Mike; seated l-r: Betty, Karine

			In attandance: Pat Collins Miller Erik and Jackie Thamm Betty Weller Skip and Roberta Pettit Dawn Thompson Karine "Nancy" Zbiegniewicz It was a great evening .. Thanks to all for coming and I look forward to seeing you all again soon. Skip there is definitely a jam session in our future! YIPIKIYA Mike
Betty, Pat, Erik and Jackie


Skip, Roberta, Erik, Jackie, Pat		BRATS


Betty, Dawn, Karine		Brats


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Sat, 4/18/09 Gaithersburg, MD Eight of us got together today in Gaithersburg, MD. All of you were mentioned in stories that were probably exaggerated beyond what actually happened. I am enclosing three pictures. The picture with four people are Tom Tegge, Skip Pettit, Joe Caldwell, and Mike Major. The singles are Bruce Lindblad and Joe Caldwell...My brother remembers Ray as a good teen club pool palyer who left Germany at the end of the 63-64 school year. Nils - Joe suggested that your appearance in Atlanta may further influence Steve Smith to attend. By the way Larry, I didn't know you were in the combined chorus in the 65 yearbook right beside Bill WoJohn. - DS (Darl Sams) (thanks Steve Dean for forwarding images) Steve, Tom was 67 but left in the summer of 66 like so many of us. Ray Enrico was a good Teen Club pool player who attended the Jr Hi in 9th and Sr Hi in 10th then returned to the states. He has been a middle school shop teacher for the past 38 yrs in MD. Next reunion we'll have to set up a Teen Club championship pool tournament. DS

Gaithersburg, near DC,April 18, 2009 From left to right: Joey Caldwell (67); Gary Sams (65); Darl Sams (67); Skip Petit (68); Bruce Lindblad (67); Ray Enrico (66); Tom Tegge (67); Mike Major (67).


Joe Caldwell (67)		Bruce Lindblad


Tom Tegge, Skip Pettit, Joe Caldwell, Mike Major		Joey Caldwell (67), Gary Sams (65)

A few photo's I thought you might like to see from our 2007 Frankfurt High School Tour. Danny 66
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At the High School very large image		FHS school cafeteria in 2007


...How Platen housing looks like in 2007		Gary [65] and Darl [67] Sams at their Platen address


the football and track field		Darl [67] wife Janie on IG Farben elevator which is still being used today



Hanau Mini in - DC Feb. '09
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... a coupla photos of our last gathering last weekend O'Feb at my place in DC...YIPIKIYA, Mike

Robert Schneider(FHS69)-Me('71) and Gary "Max" McGill (ABurg JHS 67-69) on my back porch, morning of a sneak attack snow.	. Laurie and LTC(P) Joe Calloway(little Bro) Robert, Me and Max
(Trivia: Mike's place was used in the film "Clear and Present Danger")
McGill has a couple of photos on his Myspace page from our gathering in LA in DEC(08} with Russian Artist Viktor Safonkin... I should have him send those to me as well... for my own archives.


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Mike Major and Jerry Martin 2/19/09- At the High School


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Oct. 2007 from Darl Sams '67 My wife Janie, Darl (67), my brother Gary (65)	Oct. 2007 from Darl Sams '67 Main entrance to FHS. Now German VoTech. Dan O'Conner 66 taking picture, Darl 67 center (Rain? ;^)


Hey Bruce ... Playing catchup with the photos from past gatherings. As you have probably figured out by now, we plan vacations and gatherings quite often and have done so for many years. The past 5 years we have met annually and last year twice. I'm sure outsiders might find this very strange but the kinship we brats often form are a very special family-like bond. Mike C. '71

Schneider, Me, and Fred Weems '70 in DC back in late 80's	Me, McGill and Schneider at the Gelnhausen Barbarosa Festival in 08.
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Thiswas in LA at the Getty Museum. We were there for the debut american showing of paintings by Victor Safonkin (www.eurosurrealism.com) who we met in Prague during our 2007 gathering.

McGill and Me at the Gallery showing of Victors works.	Robert Schneider(FHS,69), Tony Steuer, Gary "Max" McGill(ABurgJHS67-69), Illya Valko, Svetlana Safonkin, Mike Calloway(FHS71) Pam McGill - FRONT - Victor Safonkin

Mini in San Antonio, in June 2006

			Buddy in 68

Bruce, I have some Texas mini reunion shots from the past. I couldn't get any from the future yet (heh heh). First, here are some from (then) Kym Mingus Chapman's Mini in San Antonio, in June 2006. ... Folks there included Kym (of COURSE!) and daughter Stacy with her hubby Jeff, Stuart and Marian Knowlton, John & Andea Zody, Dutch & Maria Meeker, Patsy Ketchum Bell '69, Larry Bell and his ever-present poodle Teddy, Jim Moore '70 (was drummer in our Darmstadt bands) and myself. Could be others, too...my brain is already aching, sorry folks. Many more Texas mini shots from over the years are hidden away in my photo folders for future sending...Saudi Hans ('70) & Lioba Stockenberger's Houston Mini, several with Jueri ('70) & Mara Svjagintsev, etc. Can you tell I run around with folks younger than I am? Thanks for doing this, Bruce! -- Buddy '69
	Mary, Dutch


Dutch, Mary, Stuart	Kym, Mary


Teddy, Larry Bell	Dutch, Mary, Stuart


August 2008, Shelton WA *(click to enlarge)*	Aloha, Thought you would like to see a picture of 5 67-71 Frankfurt Alumni. This picture was taken at Kym and Steve's House on the Lake in Shelton. From left to right on the front row is Kym (68), Shirley (68) and Janie (70). Back row is Steve (68) and Gene (67). Since I had missed the reunion in Seattle, Kym and Steve graciously invited myself and my family on Sunday, August 3, to enjoy a wonderful day with them and some of our classmates. My granddaughters and great grandsons really enjoyed themselves by kayaking and paddle boating on the lake. The bar-be-que was delicious, bratwurst, hot dogs and corn on the cob. I was the center of attention for about 3 seconds, if that long, and then everyone focused their attention on my great grandson, Joshua, age six months. I wish my beloved Shirley would have been there but I know she was watching from above and smiling down upon everyone. It was a beautiful day. I am seriously contemplating moving back to Washington State as I have family there. Not only my granddaughters but also a brother and sister, who both reside in Tacoma and the surrounding area. took more pictures and will send the group others that I took up at Kym's and Steve Aloha, Gene, Class of '67

Indian Wells Gathering 2010-01-14‏ From: DIRK.HOWARD.AKJV (COX.NET) *More Images Here* I want to thank Dennis Healy for his hospitality and the fine dinner at the Homestead Restaurant where the atmosphere and service are among the best anywhere. Good Food, Drink, and Friendship was shared by all. Local alumni around the country should form their own local groups and get together on a regular basis. Here in the Phoenix area we have been having lots of fun. Attached are pictures from the Indian Wells Gathering on January 14-15, 2010. Thanks Again from Dirk '65 & Bob Osborne '61.






This was the last Gathering of the year. We went to Haus Murphy's and had a great time as the pictures show. We had several more people this time. Looks like the word is out and we hope more FAHS alumni will find out! I think we will have our next meeting after the New Year has been rung in and maybe have our gatherings every 2 or 3 months. That way we won't get board or tired of the gatherings. ... Thanks Again for giving us some notice, it is really appreciated and I think it helped get some new people to come out. Bob, Dirk, and Jim.	Eagles Gathering Nov. 2009 Haus Murphy's *More Images Here*
Anyone who wants to get the emails with pictures or wants to attend please let us know. We have even welcomed people who are here visiting or on business. Email: Dirk.Howard.AKJV@cox.net
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