Ft Lowell-Apache Information

"From the Chief"

The end of the year is pressure full to fulfill everyone else's needs or desires and squeeze a little in for ourselves too. The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's sweeps weeks are planned and worked through to perfection, or at least completion. So what about down time and reflection? The end of one year would seem a likely time to ponder all of the recent accomplishments that still remain in our memory. But no one has the time. Put it off until January. Lets check that. Yes, we've got a weekend or two that nobody has anything planned for us to do...something. Phew! Can't wait 'til January!!

I know that we've all felt this way a time or two. But I encourage all of us to "schedule" down time. Do what you want with it but allow yourself and those closest to you to talk about how you really feel things are going. Open the conversation to any subject, any opinion. Ask questions to encourage each other. This is old hat to most and yet we forget so easily.

Just recently I was filling in my 2007 calendar with our chapter events, vacation schedules, AMM, Holidays, etc. While it's easy to get excited about upcoming events, there are many challenges of planning and the steps leading up to each event. The USAWOA exists for the mutual benefit of individual members, the Corps, and our current communities. The Ft Lowell-Apache Chapter was established to place you in touch with other similarly experienced careerists who want to encourage you with your career as well as strengthen our ability to reach out to your neighborhood.

The chapter's plans this year include a springtime state-wide chapter meeting, possibly a late spring picnic, our annual golf tournament and another spectacular holiday party. You may have other suggested activities that we can share in as well. Which is why I hope to encourage you to attend every monthly meeting possible. Aside from the highly enjoyable chatter and meals available, our chapter is poised to work all of our new and infrequently attending members into the idea hatchery and implementation teams at each and every meeting. Please join us and allow us to understand your experiences and passions.

Serving as your President,

CW2R John Curtis