The Astorian
A Bi-Monthly Newsletter about Members and
Activities
Activities Volume 01– January-February 2018
The Astoria Beneficial Club Inc.,
“Celebrating a Rich Past:
Making a Difference In The Future
Message from the President
Seasons Greeting;
To my Astorian brothers and family, thanks for your attendance at our last Club events that were very successful. Let’s continue with our Club themeof "Onward and Upward"and also to continue to grow ourMembership.
Happy New Year to All.
May God be withyou and bless you.
Sincerely
Jonathan G. Johnson
President
Announcements and Reminders;
The Next Regular Monthly Meetings;
Monday January 8 and Monday February 12, 2018
At the Letters Carriers Union Hall on Chamberlayne Ave.
Dues are now due. Current Dues are $125
Club Mailing Address;
Astoria Beneficial Club, Inc. P.O. Box 25742 Richmond, Virginia 23260
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Club Website;
astoriabeneficialclub.org
Astoria Beneficial Club, Inc.
Officers 2018
Jonathan G. JohnsonPresident
First Vice PresidentWayne Rachel
Dalton King Second Vice President
Archer Dabney Recording Secretary
Corresponding SecretaryFennon Henderson
Marvin R. Tart, Sr. Treasurer
Willie Williams IIIAssistance Treasurer
James H. Lewis, Jr.Financial Secretary
Herbert Southall, Jr. Assistance Financial Secretary
Ronald Ford Chaplain
Harvey Carey Assistance Chaplain
Theodore R. Jones, Sr.Sergeant At Arms
Alan J. Foster, Sr. Legal Advisor
Hamlet Hood, Jr. Historian
2018-2019 Board of Governors;
Eugene Harden
Roy Carter
Dolson Anderson
Ronald Ford
Keith Hicks
Astoria Calendar 2018
JanuaryJuly
FebruaryAugust
MarchSeptember
AprilOctober
MayNovember
JuneDecember
Happy Birthday
January
Foster, Jr., Francis T.
KeithHicks
John Houze, Jr.
Corey Nicholson
Warrick D. Taylor, Sr.
Ware, George
February
Butler, Corbren.
Charlie L. Garner
Winston, Dennis
“Faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen”
Committees and Chairman
THE C. F. FOSTER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC.
Alan J. Foster, Sr.
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The Anniversary & Awards Committee;
James Lewis
Memorial/Sick Committee
Entertainment/Ways and Means Committee;
NormanMcCowin
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PALS Committee
Bernard Christmas
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Education Committee
Gerard McShepard
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Membership Committee
Keith W. Hicks
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Newsletter Committee;
The next Astorian (newsletter) will be sent January 3, 2018land mail, and email January 4, 2018. Harry D. Reid, Sr.–Newsletter Editor
CELEBRATING A RICH PAST:
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FUTURE
Organized August 8, 2001
The remarkable tradition of the Astoria Beneficial Club, Inc. began on August 8, 1901 by 22 men who believed in firm religious values, high moral standards, intellectual growth, civic and social responsibility. Astoria also became a club of vision and recognized that the barriers to full citizenship eventually could be eliminated with patience, planning and timely action.
Astoria has earned a significant place in Richmond’s history because of the vision of its founders. They believed that the barriers to full citizenship could be eliminated with patience, planning and timely action. Their vision became the guiding light for a rich history of pioneer efforts to gain voting rights, equal opportunity employment and to end segregation of public eating facilities. The Astoria creed has inspired outstanding men from every walk of life to "higher moral, intellectual, civic and social standing" for almost a century.
Editorial
Those that jump off the mountain of their conclusion, will suffer a contusion when they hit the bottom of their conclusions, because the truth they were concluding was just as optical illusion.
Happy New Year
Just For Laughs;
A balding, white haired man walked into a jewelry store this past
Friday evening with a beautiful much younger gal at his side. He
told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend.
The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring.
The man said, 'No, I'd like to see something more special.'
At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought
another ring over. 'Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000the jeweler said.
The lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled with excitement.
The old man seeing this said, 'We'll take it.'
The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the man stated,
'By check. I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now
and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds; I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon.'
On Monday morning, the jeweler angrily phoned the old man and said
'Sir...There's no money in that account.
''I know,' said the old man...'But let me tell you about my weekend.’
Not All Seniors Are Senile...
World News
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Health News;
According to the old rule of thumb, you're supposed to drink eight glasses of water per day (and some experts recommend even more). That can seem like a daunting task on some days, but here's the catch: You don't have to drink all that water. Roughly 20% of our daily H2O intake comes from solid foods, especially fruits and vegetables.
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10 common New Year’s resolutions that are setting you up for failure—and the ones to focus on instead that you can see through to the end.
1 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I’m going to take control of my health.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I’m going to make an appointment with my doctor.”
2 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I’m going to eat healthier.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I’m going to have at least two pieces of fruit a day and eat a salad before every dinner.”
3 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I’m going to work out every day.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I’m going to exercise 2 to 3 days a week.”
4 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I’m going to lose 20 pounds.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I’m going to focus on what I can control, like changing my diet and exercise routine, rather than the number on the scale.”
5 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I’m going to build muscle.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I’m going to eat more protein and strength train 3 times a week.”
6 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I will land my dream job.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I will expand my professional network.”
7 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I will be a better boyfriend/husband.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I’m going to make an effort to apologize when I should.”
8 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I will meet the girl of my dreams this year.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I’m going to be more present in social situations.”
9 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I’m going to save money.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I will create and maintain a budget.”
10 THE COMMON RESOLUTION:“I will be less stressed by my job this year.”
THE SMARTER RESOLUTION:“I will decrease my workload in the office.”
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Astoria Song
(To the tune of Born Free)
Once more we gather together
Regardless of Weather
To salute The Astorians
Forward, onward and upward
Onward and upward
Forever that is our goal
Our weakness heeds
And strengthen our faith
Wit hope and love, and faith
Inspire our hearts
Forward, onward and upwards
Onward and upwards
The Astoria
The First Edition of the AstorianOnline(newsletter) version was launched January 2009 by Newsletter Editor Harry D. Reid, Sr. this is an online version of the original newsletter land mailed to all active members of the Club. The online version is an in depth perspective of the Club activities, Presidents Message, History, Upcoming event, Astorians in business, Health issues, Just-For- Laughs, Editorial, Business, Retirement and an opportunity for members to present issues of concern.
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