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March, 2012
MOWW Recognizes Karen Jones MOWW Celebrates 19 Years & Counting
Karen Jones and CAPT. B. Frank Kepley, USN, (Ret).
By Adam Porter, EIC, NOKP SUN CITY CENTER, FL, February 17, 2012 – The News of Kings Point and the News of Sun City Center are pleased to partner up to congratulate one of our own on a well deserved recognition. Karen Jones was recently awarded the Military Order of the World Wars Exceptional Service Award for her many exemplary efforts in the promotion and support of veterans in our community. The award, presented by the
During the February MOWW luncheon, the SCC chapter also celebrated 19 years of faithful service to veterans and dedication to the ideals and principles of MOWW. Past and present Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Commanders participated in a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the anniversary. The ceremony was held at the MOWW monthly meeting in the Sun City Center Plaza Club on February 17th, 2012. The keynote address at the luncheon celebration was delivered by MOWW National Commander, Capt. Russell R. Vowinkel. The News of Kings Point and The News of Sun City Center would like to thank MOWW for hosting us at this meeting. We were humbled and appreciative to be welcomed into your company.
From left: Lt Col Gordon Bassett, USAF (Ret), Region VI Commander; LTC Harry Lascola, USA (Ret); Lt Col Frank Zahrobsky USAF (Ret), current Chapter Commander; CAPT Russell Vowinkel, USN (Ret), MOWW Commander in Chief; and Capt Jack Seelye, USA (Ret).
President of the SCC chapter of MOWW, read as follows: “Presented to Karen Jones. The Military Order of the World Wars
Exceptional Service Award is presented to Karen Jones for her outstanding efforts to recognize Continued on Page 2
Winners have been announced in the February competition for the Sun City Center Photo Club SIn the Color Print category, at the Advanced level, Stan Lipski received a silver award for “Vineyard Overlooking Lake Geneva” and Glenn Laucks received silver for “End of the Line.” At the Intermediate level, Rose Stack received a gold for “Spring Bouquet.” Allen Maser received a bronze for “Pottin’ Around” and Marianne Strehar received a bronze for “Snow on the Rockies.” At the Beginner level, Sue McBride received a gold for “Hello, Dali.” In the Monochrome Print category, Rose Stack, intermediate level, won a bronze for “Stairway to Heaven.” In the Color Digital category, at the Advanced level, Gayle Fischer won a silver award for “Swallowtail.” At the Intermediate level, Pat Jones won a silver award for “Harley Rider.” Fred Durr won a bronze award for “The World IS Flat!” Marion Kundiger won a bronze award for “I Love My Little Sister.” Bob Trivus won bronze awards for “The Tango” and “Jellyfish” and Kathy Vitale won
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Rose Stack received a gold for “Spring Bouquet”.
bronze awards for “Again I Lost My Mom” and “But Mom…” At the Beginner level, Jerri Garretson won a gold for “You May Kiss the Bride.” Roger Kele won a bronze award for “Banana Spider.” Robert Price won a gold award for “China’s Venice” and a silver award for “Bottoms Up” and Andre Ledoux won a silver award for
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“Trail Rose” and a bronze for “Got Ya!” In the Monochrome Digital category, at the Intermediate level, Kathy Vitale won gold awards for “Penguin by Home” and “Penguin Pair.” At the Beginner level, Jerri Garretson won a bronze for “Will You Be My Valentine?” and Roger Kele won silver for “Sleepy Seal” and
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Kathy Vitale won gold awards for “Penguin by Home” and “Penguin Pair.”
a bronze for “Japanese Maple.” In the new Creative category, which is judged at the Advanced level, Rolf Sulzberger received a gold for “Comedic Eye.” Matt Batt received bronze awards for “Building Dies, Art Survives” and “Sunrise at Horse Farm” and Rose Stack received a silver award for “I’m Watching You.” Continued on Page 3
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