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June 2021 Wheels On The Go Page 12
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Central Florida Chapter
2711 S. Design Ct.
Sanford, FL 32773-8120
Phone (407) 328-7041
Fax: (407) 328-7139
June Board Meeting on zoom is June 10th @ 10:30 AM.
Website: pvacf.org
Email: office@pvacf.org Table of Contents
President.................................................... 4
Chapter Officers 2019-2021 Executive Director...................................... 7
President..................................................... Steve Kirk Old Sayings............................................... 9
Treasurer........................................... Brian Terwilliger
T-Ball.......................................................... 10
Secretary................................................Jimmy Green
National Director...............................Craig Enenbach Veteran’s Updates..................................... 11
Wheels On The Go.................................... 12
Sports........................................................ 17
Executive Director John DeMauro Golfing Tips................................................ 18-19
Office Manager Joanne Poretti
Elected Board Members
Dan Guppenberger................................ Class of 2021
David Rountree .................................... Class of 2021
Roger Sack............................................ Class of 2022
Ken Weas............................................... Class of 2022
Tim Wolfe............................................. Class of 2023
Eddie Hawks......................................... Class of 2023
National Liaison Vice President: Robert Thomas
Appointees
Editor.......................................................... Steve Kirk
Membership/Vol Coordinator........ Brenda Ciccarello
Government Relations Director................. Tim Wolfe
LAND CLEARING ENTERPRISE
National Service Officers:
Earnest Hill (386) 755-3016
David Ray (407)-631-1835
500 North Way • Sanford FL 32773
Mission Statement
Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida, is a congressionally
chartered veteran’s service organization that provides a platform of
advocacy, education and research, communication, adaptive sports
and recreation for veterans paralyzed as a result of spinal cord injury
or dysfunction, in an effort to afford them with the highest quality of
healthcare and life experiences.
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President
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Sally Ride (died July 23, 2012) was Pallet Satellite (SPAS-1), conduct experiments within destination in America built and fully equipped to safely support
an American astronaut and physicist. the cargo bay, and test the TDRS satellite. SPAS-1 was those who are differently abled due to neuromuscular disease or
Born in Los Angeles, she joined successfully deployed, underwent experiments, then impairment. We welcome and encourage veterans to enjoy the
NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became recollected and brought back to Earth. lodging and grounds!
the first American woman in space. Part of Ride’s job was to operate the robotics arm to To learn more or to book your stay, call us at (407) 562-1860 or
She was the third woman in space deploy and retrieve SPAS-1 email info@tiffsplace.org.
overall, after USSR cosmonauts Ride was named to the Rogers Commission (the
Valentina Tereshkova (1963) and presidential commission investigating the Challenger
Svetlana Savitskaya (1982). Ride disaster) and headed its subcommittee on operations.
remains the youngest American She was the only person to serve on both of the panels
astronaut to have traveled to space, investigating Shuttle accidents (those for the Challenger
having done so at the age of 32. accident and later the Columbia disaster). Following
Ride attended Portola Junior High the Challenger investigation, Ride was assigned to
(now Portola Middle School) and then Birmingham NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., where she led
High School before graduating from the private NASA’s first strategic planning effort, authored a report
Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles on titled “NASA Leadership and America’s
a scholarship. In addition to being interested Future in Space” and founded NASA’s
in science, she was a nationally ranked tennis Office of Exploration.
player. She even took a break from college to According to Roger Boisjoly, who was
try and pursue a professional tennis career. one of the engineers that warned of
Ride attended Swarthmore College for three the technical problems that led to the
semesters, took physics courses at University Challenger disaster, after the entire WE KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE FOR YOU TO TRAVEL — A N D W E S AY
of California, Los Angeles, and then entered
Stanford University as a junior, graduating
workforce of Morton-Thiokol shunned
him, Ride was the only public figure WELCOME TO YOUR HOME AWAY F R O M H O ME.
with a bachelor’s degree in English and to show support for him when he went
physics. At Stanford, she earned a master’s public with his pre-disaster warnings.
degree in 1975 and a PhD in physics in Sally Ride hugged him publicly to show
1978 while doing research on the interaction her support for his efforts.
of X-rays with the interstellar medium. After Sally Ride’s death in 2012,
Astrophysics and free electron lasers were her General Donald Kutyna revealed that
specific areas of study. she had discreetly provided him with key information
Ride was selected to be an astronaut as part of NASA about O-rings (namely, that they become stiff at low
Astronaut Group 8, in 1978, the first class to select temperatures) that eventually led to identification of the
women. She applied after seeing an advertisement in cause of the explosion.
the Stanford student newspaper, and was one of only Ride wrote or co-wrote seven books on space aimed at
35 people selected out of the 8000 applications. After children, with the goal of encouraging children to study
graduating training in 1979, becoming eligible to work science.
as a mission specialist she served as the ground-based She was a member of the Review of United States
capsule communicator (CapCom) for the second and Human Space Flight Plans Committee, an independent
third Space Shuttle flights, and helped develop the Space review requested by the Office of Science and
Shuttle’s “Canadarm” robot arm. Technology Policy (OSTP) on May 7, 2009.
Prior to her first space flight, Ride was subject to media Her obituary revealed that her partner of 27 years
attention due to her gender. During a press conference, was Tam O’Shaughnessy, a professor emerita of
she was asked questions such as, “Will the flight affect school psychology at San Diego State University and
your reproductive organs?” and “Do you weep when childhood friend, who met her when both were aspiring
things go wrong on the job?” Despite this and the tennis players. O’Shaughnessy was also a science
historical significance of the mission, Ride insisted that writer and, later, the co-founder of Sally Ride Science.
she saw herself in only one way—as an astronaut. O’Shaughnessy served as the Chief Executive Officer
On June 18, 1983, Ride became the first American and Chair of the Board of Sally Ride Science. They
woman in space as a crew member on Space Shuttle wrote six acclaimed children’s science books together.
Challenger for STS-7. Many of the people attending the Their relationship was revealed by the company and
launch wore T-shirts bearing the words “Ride, Sally confirmed by her sister, who said she chose to keep
Ride”, lyrics from Wilson Pickett’s song “Mustang her personal life private, including her sickness and
Sally”.[ The purpose of the mission was to deploy treatments.
two communications satellites and the first Shuttle Steve Kirk
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Executive Director
77 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died when Senate and
signed into law the original GI Bill. At the time the bill House members came
was considered one of the most significant pieces of together to debate their
legislation ever produced by the federal government— versions. Both groups
one that impacted the country socially, economically agreed on the education
and politically. However, like many other bills that and home loan benefits,
involved veterans, it almost never came to pass. but were deadlocked
on the unemployment
The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 nearly provision. Ultimately,
stalled in Congress as members of the House and Rep. John Gibson of
Senate debated provisions of the controversial bill. Georgia was rushed in
Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to cast the tie-breaking
on June 22, 1944, this act, also known as the GI Bill, vote. The Senate
provided veterans of the Second World War funds approved the final form
for college education, unemployment insurance, of the bill on June 12, and the House followed on June
and housing. Some shunned the idea of paying 13. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into
unemployed Veterans $20 a week because they thought law on June 22, 1944. The Veterans Administration
it diminished their incentive to look for work. Others (VA) was responsible for carrying out the law’s key
questioned the concept of sending battle-hardened provisions: education and training, loan guaranty
Veterans to colleges and universities, a privilege for homes, farms or businesses, and unemployment
then reserved for the rich. Despite their differences, pay. Before the war, college and homeownership
all agreed something must be done to help Veterans were, for the most part, unreachable dreams for the
assimilate into civilian life. Much of the urgency average American. Thanks to the GI Bill, millions
stemmed from a desire to avoid the missteps following who would have flooded the job market instead opted
World War I, when discharged Veterans got little for education. In the peak year of 1947, Veterans
more than a $60 allowance and a train ticket home. accounted for 49 percent of college admissions. By
During the Great Depression, some Veterans found it the time the original GI Bill ended on July 25, 1956,
difficult to make a living. Congress tried to intervene 7.8 million of 16 million World War II Veterans had
by passing the World War Adjusted Act of 1924, participated in an education or training program.
commonly known as the Bonus Act. The law provided Millions also took advantage of the GI Bill’s home
NEW PROPERTY: 5 Bedroom Home on Laurelwood a bonus based on the number of days served. But there loan guaranty. From 1944 to 1952, VA backed nearly
Court Orlando, Florida was a catch: most Veterans wouldn’t see a dime for 20 2.4 million home loans for World War II Veterans.
This Independent Home is awaiting New Residents. years. A group of Veterans marched on Washington, While Veterans embraced the education and home
VETERANS, Individuals on low or fixed income, limited D.C., in the summer of 1932 to demand full payment loan benefits, few collected on one of the bill’s most
disabilities, individuals who receive SSI are all welcome of their bonuses. When they didn’t get it, most went controversial provisions—the unemployment pay. Less
to apply for this location. Thank you! home. But some decided to stick around until they got than 20 percent of funds set aside for this were used.
paid. They were later kicked out of town following a In 1984, former Mississippi Congressman Gillespie
Be blessed! Please contact Sharon @ 407-766-0111 bitter standoff with U.S. troops. The incident marked V. “Sonny” Montgomery revamped the GI Bill, which
one of the greatest periods of unrest our nation’s has been known as the “Montgomery GI Bill” ever
capital had ever known, until January 6, 2021. since, assuring that the legacy of the original GI Bill
lives on, as VA home loan guaranty and education
The return of millions of Veterans from World War programs continue to work for our newest generation
II gave Congress a chance at redemption. But the of combat Veterans. In 2008, the GI Bill was updated
GI Bill had far greater implications. It was seen as once again. The new law gives Veterans with active
a genuine attempt to thwart a looming social and duty service on, or after, Sept. 11 2001, enhanced
economic crisis. Some saw inaction as an invitation educational benefits that cover more educational
to another depression. Harry W. Colmery, a former expenses, provide a living allowance, money for books
national commander of the American Legion and and the ability to transfer unused educational benefits
former Republican National Chairman, is credited to spouses or children.
with drawing up the first draft of the GI Bill. It was
introduced in the House on Jan. 10, 1944, and
in the Senate the following day. Both chambers
approved their own versions of the bill. But the John DeMauro
struggle was just heating up. The bill almost
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Origins of Old Sayings
Spill The Beans Eat Humble Pie
Meaning: Reveal secret information unintentionally Meaning: Make a humble apology and accept
or indiscreetly. humiliation.
Origin: This saying comes from Ancient Greece, Origin: In the Middle Ages there would be a huge
where voting was done using beans. Citizens would feast after a hunt. The lord of the manor would receive
put a white bean into the jar of a candidate they the finest piece of meat, and the ones with a lower
support, and a black one for a candidate that they do status would eat a pie filled with entrails and innards,
not approve of. However, on a few occasions clumsy which were also known as “umbles”. Those who would
people would spill the jars, revealing classified eat the “umble pie” were considered to be humiliated,
information. since it symbolized their lower status.
Pull Out All The Stops Hands Down
Meaning: Make a very great effort to achieve Meaning: Easily and decisively; without question.
something.
Origin: Hands down is an idiom born from the world
Origin: Organ consoles have knobs that are called of horse racing. Think about it. You are so far ahead
‘stops’. Without them the organist can play at a much of the chasing pack that you, as the jockey, can sit
higher volume, so ‘pulling out all the stops’ would let back, relax, and still win the race even without your
the organist squeeze the maximum volume out of the hands on the reins. Winning ‘at a canter’ is a similar
instrument. expression also from the track, but this one is better,
hands down.
This isn’t quite a complete explanation. Classic
pipe organs have many sets of pipes, with the stops
controlling airflow to each set. With all of the stops Take The Piss
pushed in, there is no air movement at all, so there’s
no sound. Strategically pulling out stops allows the Meaning: mock someone or something.
organist to greatly influence the quality of the sound. Origin: Back in the day, when clothes were dyed with
Pulling out all of the stops activates all of the natural dye, stale urine was used as a mordant, which
stops the natural dye from leaching out of the cloth.
Run Amok The textile industry needed all the urine it could get,
so workers would go around and collect specially
Meaning: Behave uncontrollably and disruptively. designated chamber pots full of urine from people’s
houses. It was probably the least desirable job at the
Origin: The saying comes from the Malaysian time, so people who did it would often lie about their
word amoq, which describes the bizarre behavior of profession. And so the question was born from those
tribesmen who, under the influence of opium, would in doubt: “Really? Are taking the piss?
become wild and attack people.
Sorry, it is true. Taking the mickey or mick also came
from micturation which is another word for urination
Resting On Laurels or taking a piss.
Meaning: Be so satisfied with what one has already
achieved that one makes no further effort. Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
Origin: Since ancient Greece laurel branches Meaning: A person or thing that appears friendly or
symbolized victory and success. This plan was harmless but is really hostile.
closely tied to Apollo, the god of music, prophecy
and poetry. Laurel branches were given to victorious Origin: The warning that you can’t necessarily trust
athletes in ancient Greece and later to generals who someone who appears kind and friendly on the outside
won important battles, thus the term ‘laureates’ and is centuries old, dating back to the bible. In the English
the phrase ‘resting on laurels’. In the 19th century, the language, The King James Version of the Bible, from
term received a negative connotation to describe those 1611, has this passage in Matthew 7:15: Beware of
who are overly satisfied with their achievements. false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing,
but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
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Day At T-Ball VA Notifications
Veteran Copayment Cancellations and have been suspended from April 6, 2020 and will
Refunds, March 2021 resume until October 1, 2021. You will be notified
prior to collection actions resuming.
Earnest L. Hill, SrNSO (Lake City) If you had a balance on your account prior to April
6, 2020 payments are not due or expected until after
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently
October 1, 2021. If you are experiencing financial
signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) in March
hardship are encourage to enroll in one of VA’s debt
2021. The new rule is that all Veterans copayments for
relief programs. For information, visit https://www.
medical care and pharmacy services provided April 6,
va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/revenue_ops/Financial_
2020 through September 30, 2021 will be canceled.
Hardship.asp.
Due to the passage of the ARP, Veterans whom have
paid copayments for medical care and pharmacy
If you have a balance for care prior to April 6 2020,
services provided April 6, 2020 to present should
you can voluntarily make payments on your account
receive a refund from VA. The VA staff is working on
by doing one of the following:
a time line for issuing the refunds.
- Mail: in the payment with the attached
payment coupon from the statement.
Once VA cancels copayment for medical care and
pharmacy services incurred from April 6, 2020 to - Telephone: 888-827-4817 (patient account
present, VA will resume mailing patient statements number will be needed)
for informational purposes only. You are not required
You can still schedule appointments and communicate
to make payments on the statements that you receive.
with your providers in the same manner you are
All collections will remain suspended until October 1,
accustomed to. The quality and availability of VA
2021.
health care will not change during this time.
If you had collection actions taken prior to when If you have any questions please reach out to your
statements stopped in April 2020, all collection actions local National Service Officer.
Changes to SAH a limit to the number of times the grant may be used.
The Specialty Adapted Housing Grant is a program The VA has recently increased the grant value to
to assist veterans and specific Service Connected $100,896 and they have increased the number of times
impairments with adapting their house in order to the grant may be accessed from three to six. This
make their living environment more suitable to their means that some who have used the entire grant the
needs. There is a lifetime cap in value which has maximum allowable amount of times may be eligible
periodically increased to adjust to the current costs to to adapt their house again if the need arises.
actually perform the adaptions needed by the veteran.
If you feel that you may be eligible to access the SAH
Almost all veterans entitled to the grant may use the
grant again and you would like to try and do so please
entire amount of the grant as it increases. When the
contact your Paralyzed Veterans of America National
value of the grant has increased all veterans who are
Service Officer and we will review your specific
entitled to the grant may use the difference between
situation with you with completing any necessary
what they may have used the total amount to perform
forms in order to get the process underway.
needed improvement that may arise. However there is
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Wheels On The Go
Get Out Of the House. It’s on Us!
You heard correct. We want our members to get out of their houses and into
the community. We will reimburse you for what you spend (as long as budgeted
funds last). See restrictions below*. PVA Central Florida is once again proud
to present this program to our members.
Must be used for dining or entertainment (sports events and theme parks are
included).
Up to $500 per year reimbursed per member/guest, as long as funds are
available. Must submit review through PVACF.org and mail/or scan a detailed
copy of the receipt.
2711 S. Design Ct. Sanford FL 32773 – office@pvacf.org
This amount renews at the beginning of each fiscal year (October 1st). We
strongly encourage you to try different places.
• Alcohol is not included.
• Program is limited to $20,000 and is on a “first come first served” basis.
• A questionnaire must be filled out and submitted to the office with the
receipt or via the Chapter web page. On the Chapter web page, go to the
How We Help tab and click on the Wheels on the Go online drop down,
fill out the questionnaire and click on submit or print and send to the
office with your receipt.
Or
Download and fill out the questionnaire and send it into the office with your
receipts.
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Sports
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Upcoming (June) Events
The ReWalk Exoskeleton- PVACF Sports & Recreation
Suited for Your Mission
June 5th: (6pm) June 19th: (6pm)
Bowling & Billiards Bowling & Billiards
Boardwalk Bowling Boardwalk Bowling
10749 E. Colonial Dr. 10749 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32817 Orlando, FL 32817
PVACF will pay for 2 games of bowling and 3 games of PVACF will pay for 2 games of bowling and 3 games of
billiards for any active PVACF member and any of their billiards for any active PVACF member and any of their
immediate family members or care attendant. immediate family members or care attendant.
Contact: Sean at (SGibbs8885@gmail.com) Contact: Sean at (SGibbs8885@gmail.com)
Retired Army Sergeant
June 9th: (9am & 1pm) June 23rd: (9am & 1pm)
Terry Vereline crosses
the finish line of the PVACF Air Rifle Training & Postal Match PVACF Air Rifle Training & Postal Match
2019 New York City PVA Central Florida Office PVA Central Florida
Marathon after
2711 S. Design Ct. Sanford 2711 S. Design Ct. Sanford
walking 26.2 miles in
her ReWalk Exoskeleton. Contact: RogerS@PVACF.org Contact: RogerS@PVACF.org
She received this device
in 2014 and has used it
June 10th: (2pm) June 24th: (2pm)
to take nearly 1,000,000
steps in the past PVACF Boccia Practice PVACF Boccia Practice
five years. PVA Central Florida Office PVA Central Florida Office
2711 S. Design Ct. Sanford 2711 S. Design Ct. Sanford
Did You Know That
What is Your Mission? Contact: Front Office (407) 328-7041 Contact: Front Office (407) 328-7041
Paralyzed US Veterans Whether your goals include experiencing the June 12th: (9am) June 26th: (9am)
May be Eligible For a proven health-related benefits of exoskeleton Handcycle Practice Handcycle Practice
ReWalk Exoskeleton? assisted walking, standing to hug a loved one Seminole Wekiva trail West Orange Trail
8515 Markham Rd., lake Mary FL 32714 501 Crown Point Cross Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
or completing an entire marathon, ReWalk
Contact ReWalk for Any level riders welcome. Families welcome. PVACF Any level riders welcome. Families welcome. PVACF
More Information can you help you achieve them. membership NOT required. membership NOT required.
Contact: Sean G. (SGibbs8885@gmail.com) Contact: Sean G. (SGibbs8885@gmail.com)
rewalk.com/contact ReWalk Robotics
200 Donald Lynch Boulevard,
or 508.251.1154 Option 2 Marlborough, MA 01752
www.rewalk.com
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PGA Hope Program
Here , is a photographic composition of the PGA Hope noticed Doug demonstrating how to properly engage a
Program that is being held at the Royal Saint Cloud Golf golf ball that has wondered its way into the ominous and
Course in Saint Cloud Florida. treacherous Sand Bunkers found throughout every golf
course. Pay particular close attention to the “Sandollar“
Professional Golf Instructor Jim Endicott leads this that Doug specifically created to help the golfer properly
program giving instruction and guidance on proper and accurately engage the sand before striking and to help
technique, posture and Club handling to get the most the golf ball onto a proper course of direction and out of
effective performance out of a golf club. While golf pro the sand trap. Doug truly lives by example as he expertly
Doug Holloway not only demonstrates other aspects of demonstrates every maneuver he preaches.
the short game as he is an expert at both putting and Sand
bunkers! This 8-Week course of instruction is provided to Veterans
free of charge to not only help improve participation
Jim Endicott demonstrates how to properly hold a but this program focuses on generating a relentless
driver and engage the golf ball to maximize distance Positivity and attitude to mentally help the veterans
and accuracy. Jim’s detailed instruction along with story focus on something mentally achievable and quite
examples of how widely known professional golfers have honestly, extremely fun.
encountered issues, helps to ease the students of slight
tension and apprehension. His spot on examples helps to Thank you to the Pros at Royal Saint Cloud & to the
solidify his points of instruction and provides clarity on Project PGA Hope for their commitment to help Veterans
proper golf techniques. ... this program is way more than about Golf!
Doug Holloway expertly set up a putting course to enable Amir Pishdad, Jr
students the ability to judge distance and accurately putt
golf balls for Birdie! The unique training aids help to Lieutenant Commander, US Navy SEAL (ret)
dramatically improve the students performance. Also
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