Volume 31
March, 2014

HOMEPAGE

Fort McDowell Casino

Complimentary one night stay
Sponsored by SRC

March 18

Cardinal’s Stadium Tour

Sponsored by SRC

March 25

Spring Potluck Picnic
Annual Meeting

April 10

Cerreta’s Chocolate Tour

Sponsored by SRC

April 15

Tim Mahoney,
President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace

Sponsored by Garrett

May 7

Alaska Cruise

August 9

Fifty happy members attended the Day at the Races. There was good food, warm friendly conversations, and some lucky winners. Our sponsored race was won by a horse ownedby a Honeywell Retiree. How fitting was that.

First, I want to Thank Gracie for getting out her first edition of The Bridge. I believe that it is really a good looking newsletter. She spent lots of time formatting and editing the articlesplus getting it successfully to print.

Some items to be addressed:

1. Please vote for your selection of Board members for next year. They are volunteering their time to support all of us.
2. Please cast your ballot for changes the Board has proposed for our bylaws. They expand membership criteria, designate easier methods to change the bylaws, and generally clean up some loose ends. Your input is needed.
3. The Board is discussing a proposal to raise membership dues for all new and renewing members. We are considering a $10 per year fee. I ask each one of us to voice your opinion to any Board member about this before the end of April. This feedback could be in the form of a letter to our club mailbox, an email to any Board member or a simple telephone call. The new fees would be used to help our scholarship commitments and help the club better defer some of the additional costs of our programs. As an example, the Board has agreed to double our Scholarship award dependent on Honeywell and the Garrett Club doing the same.
4. I want to ask everyone to consider the following two items:
   • Volunteering to be on the Board and assist with the coordination and planning of our activities.We really need your help.
   • Consider getting The Bridge in electronic format. This would ease the burden on the club and lower our costs to Honeywell for distribution. You would get The Bridge much faster and get flash notifications when they come out.

We have the trip to view the Butterflies, the Spring Potluck picnic and the Annual meeting coming up between now and the end of the year. We need your support.

I urge everyone to participate in all of the club activities that you can. We are all working to bring everyone the best possible activities for the lowest cost we can get. The promise of larger attendance helps to lower the cost and raise the enjoyment of the activity for all of us.

Again, I want to thank everyone for their support of our Club activities and the helpful suggestions you make.

PLEASE VOTE, CAST YOUR BYLAWS BALLOT, AND
PROVIDE MEMBERSHIP DUES FEEDBACK TO THE BOARD

President - Victor Fragnito

602-908-0740

Editor - Gracie Aquino

602-790-1533

Past President - Shirley Krieger

602-942-4235

Photographer

Vice President - Ibis Valles

480-558-4718

Kaye Eibeck

480-948-9910

Treasurer - Francis Cartwright

623-492-0200

Bala Visvanahan

480-988-9317

Secretary - Mary Barkl

602-863-6939

Judy Edmond

623-972-5237

Webmaster - Russ Henzel

480-991-3369

Kevin Harris

602-993-6308

Scholarships - Dawn Orgill

602 -881-7772

Patricia Golic

480-563-1978

Membership - Mary Barkl

602-863-6939

Ed Taschner

480-837-6262

Cruises – Barbara Rippstein

623-566-1572

Letters to the Editor

If there is something that you would like to see in the newsletter, write a letter to the editor! We will publish it, subject to space availability and the approval of the Board. Please address any comments or questions to the editor at the HRC address. Any comments or claims made within the publication are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily express the views of Honeywell Inc. or the Directors, Officers, Staff or members of the Arizona Honeywell Retiree Club (HRC).

HRC sponsored programs and events where payments are required in advance, refunds will be provided anytime there is no cost to our Club. We will make every effort to provide refunds when requested, however in some cases funds have been committed by the HRC and will not be refunded.

Fix it Guys

Sponsored by the Honeywell & Sperry Retiree Clubs

We can help Honeywell retirees or surviving spouses with fix-it jobs around the house that you are not good at or are unable to do and prevent these jobs from becoming budget busters. Call us at this number, (602) 765-4466, and leave a clear message containing job information, your name and telephone number. We probably can help and will get back to you as quickly as practical. We furnish the labor at no cost to you; you furnish the cost of the parts.

Honeywell/Garrett Retirees’ Scholarship Program

Honeywell Scholarship

We are quickly coming to the end of our yearly Scholarship application time. All applications must be in by March 7.

We would like to remind everyone that the Honeywell Retiree’s Club (HRC), the Garret Retirees’ Club (GRC), along with Honeywell Aerospace, provides the opportunity for students to apply for one of several $1000 scholarships each year. These scholarships are open to students enrolled in any of the three State universities. While we generally award three scholarships (one to each school), last year we were able to award Scholarships to five students! The rules for applying are easy:

Eligibility:

• Must have a family descendancy to an active or deceased member of the Honeywell Retirees’ Club of Arizona (HRC), or the Garrett Retirees’ Club of Arizona (GRC)
• Must be enrolling as a full-time Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at Arizona State University (ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU), or University of Arizona (UofA)
• Enrolled Freshmen, who have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or greater at the end of their first semester, may also apply
• Must have achieved a minimum 3.0 grade point average

All applicants, meeting the above criteria, may apply. "Course of study should be technically oriented, but all applications will be considered." Awards should be made before the beginning of the 2014 fall semester.

Submitting an Application for the Honeywell Scholarship
At University of Arizona

If you have had a difficult time navigating the Scholarship Universe (SU), at University of Arizona, here are some helpful hints.

1. Go to https://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu and login with your NetID.
2. Check your profile to make sure that under “My family’s Memberships:” you select the option for “Honeywell Retiree Club”.
3. Once your profile shows Honeywell Retiree Club, you should see a list of scholarships you’re eligible for.
4. Complete or acquire any documents required for the application, then click on the ‘DOCS’ tab in SU to upload any required documents to your DOC(s) folder.
5. Finally, return to the UA scholarship you want to apply for, select the documents you want to use for that application, then click ‘Submit Application Now’ and you’re done!

Applications must be in by March 7, the Friday before Spring Break. Awards should be made before the beginning of the 2014 fall semester. The best method to begin the process is to contact your school’s Financial Aid Office and request information on the Honeywell Retirees’ Scholarship Program:

Your Club contacts for this opportunity are for HRC, Dawn Orgill (602) 881-7772
For GRC, Frank Holman (602) 695-2565

Location:

University of Phoenix Stadium

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Coordinator:

Joe Gonzales, 623-561-1174, 7028 W. Taro Lane, Glendale, AZ 85308.

Please make checks payable to Sperry Retiree’s Club

Time:

11:00 am

Price:

$7.00 each

Go behind the scenes in this breathtaking new facility as University of Phoenix Stadium has set the standard for multi-purpose sports and entertainment complexes and features the only rollout field and retractable roof stadium in North America.

Tour will include details of the stadium construction, technical talking points on the roof and field, visitor’s locker room suites and the main concourse will be covered in your tour. Tour will last approximately 75 minutes and will leave from Gate #2. The tour utilizes ramps and elevators (no stairs) and is 100% wheel chair accessible.

 Spring Potluck Picnic/Annual Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
No Reservations required

“Split the Pot Tickets $1.00
Or Seven for $5.00”
50/25/25 Split the Pot

Reminder: This year’s Annual Meeting will be held right after the Picnic!

Your Honeywell Retirees Club will provide baked ham, rolls, coffee, tea and water, as well as plates, utensils, condiments, etc. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share; such as a hot casserole, baked beans, salad or dessert of your choice. Get out your favorite recipes and prepare your specialty to share with others. We will have a beer permit. You may bring your own beer or soft drinks if you would like. Please no glass containers. (Park rules)

Coordinator: Pat Golic - 480-563-1978 - dgolic@cox.net - Judy Edmond at 623-972-5237 - jedmond6@cox.net

“Attention CLUB Members”

Wednesday, May 7 at 2pm

Sponsored by Garrett

Tim Mahoney, President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace will be presenting his talk on the health of Honeywell’s Aerospace segment Wednesday, May 7. Tim not only presents up-to-date business, project, and competition status, but provides very interesting insights to engineering/technology initiatives throughout Aerospace, including engines, avionics, power systems, etc. His presentations are always riveting and interesting.
All Arizona retirees are invited.
Here are the details:

Location: Scottsdale Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

This meeting is FREE to all attending. The room holds up to 600 people, so there is plenty of room for all of us. There will be a snack bar, (which is supported by donations) … cookies, water, coffee, & soft drinks. If you decide to come, we suggest you arrive early and meet some folks from other clubs. “This most certainly should be a great day for all.”

We are looking forward to seeing and meeting members from Honeywell (HRC), Sperry (SRC) and Rim Country.

If you have any questions please call Ed (602) 300-6262

Alaska Cruise - Golden Princess

August 9, 2014 – Saturday
Coordinator: Barbara Rippstein 623-566-1572
Seven days - Inside Passage with Glacier Bay

Seven DAYS - Inside Passage with Glacier Bay
Seattle | Juneau | Skagway | Glacier Bay National Park, (Scenic Cruising) | Ketchikan | Victoria | Seattle

The GOLDEN PRINCESS leaves Seattle at 4PM on Saturday, August 9th. We must be onboard by 3PM. There are several airlines that fly from Phoenix to Seattle. Although, you can fly out of Phoenix early on cruise morning, we usually fly to our departure port a day or two early and do a little sightseeing. Ford Travel can help you find accommodations. Seattle is a great vacation port. Glide to the top of the Space Needle for panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and Puget Sound. Watch the fishmongers play catch with the day’s catch at Pike’s Market, the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the United States. Stop for a break in the first Starbucks which is still operating in the Market. Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Museum of Flight are also in Seattle.

The downtown area is quite walkable, and there is ample public transportation in the city center and along the waterfront. Shopping, dining and attractions are all found close by.

After a day at sea, our first port is Juneau, AK, the capital of Alaska and the second largest city in the U.S. by area. We will be docked there for 12 hours.

There are many interesting tours of Juneau including the Mendenhall Glacier by bus or chopper. Whale watching, salmon ladders and bakes, and dog sledding are some of the offered tours. Something for every taste!

Next, the GOLDEN PRINCESS sailes to Skagway, the gateway to the gold rush country. During the gold rush, Skagway had a population of 20,000. Today, it has dwindled to 1000, except for tourist. Our 14 hour stay allows ample time for tours including the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, the "Scenic Railway of the World" which links Skagway with Yukon, Canada. For the more adventurous, there are hiking trails, horseback riding and zip lines.

Five times a day during the summer, National Park Service rangers lead a free, 45-minute walking tour of the historic district, stopping at historic buildings like the Mascot Saloon Museum, the first cabin built in Skagway, and one of the town’s earliest brothels.

Princess has been offering sales, discounts, and add-ons for this cruise. For the latest and best pricing, we suggest that you contact our travel agent: Dan Bachmann, Ford's World travel, (623) 975-1800

For President:

Mary Barkl

Retired from:

Industrial Automation & Control in 2006

Last position:

IAC Program Manager in Engineering

Other work:

Various positions in Industrial Automation since 1966

Interests:

Skiing, reading, sewing, and grandchildren.

For Vice-President:

Wallace L. Estfan

Retired from:

Honeywell Computer Department

Last position:

Director Circuit Board Mfg

Other work:

Mfg/Eng Consulting – which included setting up Mfg facilities in the Far East

Interests:

Golf, volunteering on various non-profit boards, i.e. the State Tax Credit Board

Education:

BS in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University

For Secretary:

Ed Taschner

Retired from:

Honeywell Aerospace – Engines Division (The AiResearch/Garrett/AlliedSignal branch of Honeywell.

Last position:

Product Support Manager, T800/RAH-66 Comanche Development Project, Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) … a Honeywell/Rolls-Royce joint Venture.

Other work:

USAF Pilot & Maintenance Officer – Aero Engineer (Civil Service w/USAF) – Customer Service Engineer (with AlliedSignal serving Republic of China Air

Interests:

USAF Pilot & Maintenance Officer – Aero Engineer (Civil Service w/USAF) – Customer Service Engineer (with AlliedSignal serving Republic of China Air

Education:

BS in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech with post graduate studies

For Treasurer:

Francis Cartwright

Retired from:

Honeywell Air Transport Division

Last position:

Flight Management Systems Department

Other work:

Sperry Navy Systems

Interests:

Playing the stock market

Education:

BA - Math and Computer Science, UCLA; MA - Organizational Management, University. of Phoenix

For Director:

Ibis Valles (3-year term)

Retired from:

Honeywell International

Last position:

Director of Human Resources for Latin America Region

Other work:

HR consultant doing research in healthcare

Education::

BS from the University of Nebraska

For Director:

Bala Visvanathan (3-year term)

Retired from:

Honeywell Aerospace

Last position:

Director, Global Sourcing

Other work:

Various positions in Honeywell Aerospace

Interests:

Travel to exotic locations and enjoying nature

Education:

BS in Mechanical Engineering

PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE CLUB’S BYLAWS

Below is a proposed change by the HRC Board of Directors to the Club's ByLaws. The complete set of ByLaws can be viewed at the HRC's website www.hrcaz.org. In March Active Members will receive a copy of these proposed changes and a ballot to vote on them either by e-mail or by hard copy. You will be asked to return your ballot to HRC, 1860 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ. 85027-2704. It is important that you vote on them in March.

2014 Honeywell Retirees Club Bylaw Amendments

HONEYWELL RETIREES CLUB OF ARIZONA

Amendments to delete are lined out; amendment changes are in italics

ARTICLE II– OBJECT MISSION
HRC will endeavor to provide and facilitate effective communications and cordial relations between retirees members, other Honeywell retiree clubs and Honeywell International Inc.

ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership Eligibility
Membership eligibility is automatic to anyone (who has retired from Honeywell International Inc. Membership is also available to retirees from other companies:) who is, or was employed by Honeywell International Inc., or retirees from other companies that have or have had an ownership relationship with Honeywell International, or from any other Honeywell International Inc. locations who is eligible to receive benefits from Honeywell International Inc. and has reached the age of 50.

a.that have or have had an ownership relationship with Honeywell International Inc in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

b.whose employees had a significant working relationship with Honeywell International Inc., and reside in the state of Arizona. These retirees must petition the Board of Directors for membership. They will be called Special Members.

Section 2 Membership classes

Active Members (Special Members are not eligible for the Honeywell Retiree Club scholarship program).

Special members- Are those Active Members who joined HRC by petitions. (see III,1.b. above)

Non-Active members- Are those retirees that are eligible for membership but choose not be become members.

ARTICLE IV Club Meetings

Section 3. Meeting announcement
the THE BRIDGE

ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 4. Quorum
Six Seven members
At a regular Board Meeting and in the absence of sufficient officers and directors to constitute a quorum, a vote on matters brought up at the meeting that require a quorum may be submitted to Officers and Directors via e-mail by the President asking for a vote.

ARTICLE VI- OFFICERS

Section 2. Powers and duties

B. or inability to act of as the President,

C. Secretary ...In the absence of the President and Vice President, the Secretary shall preside at the meeting of the Board of Directors.

D. Treasurer ...The Treasurer will maintain the non-profit status of the Club with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

E. Directors Clubs Club’s

F. Officers and Directors who miss four or more meetings out of six required meetings during the year may be temporarily replaced by an active member of the Club when appointed by the Board of Directors.
 

ARTICLE VIII Election

Section 1.The BRIDGE THE BRIDGE

Section 2 Selection Procedure
…Candidates can not cannot run for more than one office per election.

ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS

Section 2 Adoption
The BRIDGE THE BRIDGE and voting will be by mail ballot.