Purpose of the Association:
This Association is a non-profit alumni
association of the 129th Rescue Wing. Incorporated in
1999 under the laws of the State of
California, its membership consists of
both current and former members of the 129th Rescue Wing or any predecessor unit.
The purpose of the Association is
to:
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Provide its members with a fraternal
entity by which the fellowship and friendships established during
their service with the 129th may be continued after separation or retirement.
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Provide the 129th Rescue Wing with an on-going
resource which can
provide a historical perspective and documentation that will insure
the preservation and maintenance of the Unit's
heritage.
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Provide the 129th Rescue Wing with an Organization
consisting of knowledgeable, former Air Guard men and women,
to assist the Wing in projects deemed mutually
worthwhile.
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Provide
financial assistance to deserving persons, as the Board from time to time
may determine. For more information
please visit the: Scholarship
program page .
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Membership:
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The only membership
requirement is to have served has a member of the 129th Rescue Wing or
any of its predecessor
organizations.
Unit inception commences in 1954 with the 129th Air Resupply Group and
subordinate units. As of January 2008 there were 321 active members.
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To become a member please
visit the Membership page and complete and
mail the Application form as instructed.
If you need further information please contact any
Board member.
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Visit our Members page. On this page, current members will
find a convenient on-line form to send members roster information
changes by email to our Secretary-Treasurer and other information
that may be of interest to our members.
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Meeting Schedule:
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The Board
normally meets quarterly in the 129th Rescue Wing Commanders
Conference Room. Next meeting: General Membership Meeting
and Old Timers Luncheon, Moose Lodge, Castro Valley, March 26, 2007 at 11:00 AM.
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The
General Membership Meeting is held in March of each year
in conjunction with the Annual
"Old-timers" Luncheon.
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Minutes of the Board Meeting can be viewed
online or
obtained from the Secretary-Treasurer. Copies are
also available at the 129th Rescue Wing.
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Members of
the Board:
President:
Col John L. Ruppel (Ret)
(209)
869-2879 -
J-L.Ruppel@worldnet.att.net
Vice
President: Lt Col Steven L. James (Ret)
(925) 974-1820 - SLJames@backgroundprofiles.com
Secretary
- Treasurer:
Lt Col David Russell (Ret)
(209) 551-8077
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dprussell1@sbcglobal.net
CMSgt
Edward L. Boddington (Ret)
(209) 536-1777 -
goboddser@att.net
CMSgt Ken Moore (Ret)
(510) 656-1529 -
sirsgtst@pacbell.net
Lt Col Jesse Craddock (Ret)
(650)968-0446
- b25jay@sbcglobal.net
CMSgt Douglas Sale (Ret)
(408) 786-9339 -
douglas.sale@sbcglobal.net
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