Hi  Everybody.

Welcome  back.  All  the  Spanish  tourists  have  now  gone so  its  now  possible  the  car-  all  we need  is  the  temperatures  to  drop  a  bit  to  get  back  to  normal.

For  those  who  stayed  in  here  on  the  Costa del Sol  we  all  enjoyed  watching  Spain  winning  the  World  Cup  as  well  as  all  the  celebrations  afterwards.

The  HOSPITALITY  DESK  will  be  open  weekly  again  at  11.30 am  from  Friday,  September  3rd  at  the  Manila  Cafe  on  Paseo  Maritimo 17,  Los  Boliches  -  we  look  forward  to  seeing  anyone  who  can  get  there  for  a  chat and  maybe  some  lunch  afterwards. 

First  some  news  from  Troy  Davis  about  the  annual  Department  of  Europe  Veteran  of  Foreign  Wars, (VFW)  reunion  he  attended  in  Germany:       
 

Hello comrades and friends!

We, of the Dept of Europe VFW group held our convention this year at the Edelweiss center in Garmisch, Germany.  It is situated in the Bavarian Alps, lovely place with crisp, cool air.  It seems the big sport in that area is HANG GLIDING and SKIING.  There was lots of snow, high up and the German economy is equipped to handle any type of sporting requirement.Too bad the convention lasted only three days.  The beer was good, the bratwurst was first class and the area is so spic and span that people can just throw out a newspaper and have a picnic.  Notable, in the military rest center was the NO CIGARETTES ANYWHERE.  The rest center is operated by the US MWR people out of Dallas, TX.  Everything is American.  The SOS was very-very good as were the grits and ready made ice-cream.  Too bad it is so far away.  Next year, the VFW comrades will meet for their annual get-together at Ludwigshafen, next to Mannheim. And, in signing off, a special salute to Comrade >Ron Robinson, for a job well planned and executed to perfection.  Gracias

Regards to all----Troy


 

 FMB  4TH  JULY  BAR-B-QUE

OUR JULY 4TH BARBEQUE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS...the food was excellent thanks to SIMON AND DAWN OF THE CARRIBBEAN  BAR  in  Carvajal. See  attached  photographs.

We had a  good  crowd  of  people  and everyone enjoyed the 4th  of  July  trivia quiz and the balloon blowing contest....there  many laughs and great fun  was  had  by  all  who  attended.

Thanks to  the  United  States  Consular Agent,  Bobbye Aaron  for  reading  out  the  Presidents  4th  of  July  message and  to  Phil  and  June  Whitton  for  organising  such  a  good  day.

NEWS  FROM  JUNE  WHITTON  IN  THE  ENTERTAINMENT  CHAIR:

" HI....I have organized a fantastic cruise with  ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S "ADVENTURES OF THE SEAS"  starting  OCTOBER 29TH FOR 5 DAYS-- leaving from MALAGA  then going to CORSICA,  TOULON - France, then  2 days at sea before  returning to Malaga.  Below  is  a description  of  the  Ship.

A GREAT attraction of this  Ship is it docks  with a  pier and there  is no  gangplank to climb!!!!!

All cabins will be ...a sitting area,  bedroom and bathroom  together  with  a  balcony...the fantastic price per cabin is 501 Euros PER PERSON for double occupancy and this includes all taxes and your gratitudies  PROVIDING  YOU  BOOK  BEFORE SEPTEMBER  1ST.  The  price  could  increase  after  this  because  of  inflation and  exchange  rates.

TO BOOK your cabin contact MARIA JOSE AT  THE  MARINA SUN TRAVEL SHOP IN FUENGIROLA..  -  She works from 10 AM to 2PM.
Phone 952 467031,,,FAX NUMBER 952475115 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it     ASK FOR MARIA AND TELL HER YOU WANT TO BOOK  FOR  THE  AMERICAN CLUB CRUISE ON OCTOBER 29TH. 

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE.
THE  OTHER  CHAPTERS  HAVE  ALSO  BEEN  CONTACTED.

The offer ENDS  ON  OCTOBER  1ST.

The Adventure of the Seas offers just about every imaginable amenity at sea. Enjoy ice skating and professional shows at a skating rink that doubles as a venue for concerts, game shows and other productions. Or you can in-line skate on a track that swerves around the 13th deck. There's the nine-hole Adventure Dunes miniature golf course and the Royal Promenade, a bustling "street" of shops, restaurants and bars that's overlooked by four decks of interior staterooms. You can even climb a rock wall that looms 200 feet above sea level. Couples can take romance to new heights at the Skylight Chapel, located at the tallest point on the ship. A variety of themed bars and lounges, dance clubs (separate facilities for teens and adults) and the La Marquis theater offer nighttime diversions. Rising three levels is the Gotham Dining Room, where you'll enjoy Continental fare. For dining alternatives, head to Johnny Rocket's, a '50s-style diner, the Island Grille or one of the spots on the Royal Promenade. Club Ocean is the social center for younger guests, and teens have their own hangouts, too.

IF YOU HAVE any questions feel free to call me  at  952 468561 or e-mail  to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

P.S.  -  I  AM  GOING  AWAY  ON  AUGUST  31ST  AND  WILL  NOT  RETURN  UNTIL  SEPTEMBER 12TH."

We  all  wish  June  and  Phil  a  pleasant  break.

NEWS  FROM  THE  NOMINATION  COMMITTEE  FOR  FMB  CLUB  OFFICERS.

Your  Editor  has  heard  from  the  Nomination  Committee  that following  people  wish  to  run  as  Club  Officers for  the  year  commencing  January  2011:

PROFILE  OF  DAVID KYLEN  the  present  President  who  has  agreed  to  run  again  for  President.

President  of  American  Club  FMB  Chapter,  2005  to  present  date.  Member  of  the  Central  Board  of Directors  2003  till  present  date  including  5  years  as  President.
 

1971  -  obtained  Masters  Degree  in  History  at  the  Northern Illinois  University.  Taught  history  and  social  studies 1971  to  1999;  also  taught  children  with  behaviour  disorders.

PROFILE OF BILL OLIVER   who  is  running  for  Vice-President

President, American Club of Marbella (1997 - 1998.),  Appointed to the  Central  Board of Directors American Club of the Costa del Sol, 1997 – 1998, 2009 - 2010. 
 

President Lions Club Mijas-La Cala (2002 - 2003) and member since 1999. Lay Assistant, St. Andrews Church since 1997;  also  on  the  Parish Church Council. Elected to Board of Education, local school, “Colegio Público de Educación" Infantil y Primaria, García de Olmo”, La Cala de Mijas, 2001. Elected to Board of Directors Parents’ Association as Secretary, 2006. President Association Sara Obradovic Child Blood Cancer Support,  2004.
 

Fluent  in  English and Spanish.  Qualified  in  US  and  Spanish  Law.
Married  (1997)  to  Dr. Suzana Maloparac - a  Neurologist  at  the  Hospital Costa del Sol.  They  have  three  children.

THE  NOMINATIONS  FOR  THE  OTHER  OFFICERS  -  TREASURER,  SECRETARY,  WELFARE  OFFICER,  MEMBERSHIP  CHAIR  AND  HOSPITALITY  DESK  WILL  BE  ANNOUNCED  IN  DUE  COURSE  BY  THE  NOMINATION  COMMITTEE.

OTHER  NOMINATIONS  FOR  ANY  OF  THE  CLUB  OFFICERS  CAN  BE  PUT  FORWARD  AT  CHAPTER  MEETINGS;  THE  DATE  OF  THE  ELECTIONS  WILL  BE  ADVISED  BY  THE  NOMINATION  COMMITTEE.