Am I forgiven for my mistakes on dates in my message in last month's newsletter? Thanks.  And Ken Levine sent me an "instant message" by e-mail saying we missed a good meeting on income tax preparation (we can't fight Mother Nature).

On March 28, our program will be on "Keep America Alert," a title to be explained by Clyde M. Ludwig. Clyde and Betty have been members of NARFE for many years, all or most all in Chapter 581, I think.

The first year DUES for new members joining NARFE will increase to $25 starting on April 1, 2000. However, the Maryland Federation Board has extended to new members joining NARFE in Maryland the present fee schedule of $15. Applications must be processed through the Maryland Federation.  Any bets on future dues increases?  Why not buy a national and/or chapter life membership now and now worry about future increases!  See the life membership schedules on page 2.

The UNITED SENIORS OF MARYLAND met on Feb. 1 at St. John's College in Annapolis. Chapter 581 members Tom Diehl, Annabel Liebelt and Dick Strombotne attended. The morning session was entitled "Aging in Place" and included:  "Senior Services" by Phyllis Madachy, President of MD Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and "Nursing Home Quality of Care" by Nancy Caliman, Project Director, National Caucus and Center on Black Aged. Following was a brief presentation by The Honorable Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lt. Gov. (in boots), with a message supporting the messages of the speakers. Senate Bill 740 and House Bill 791,

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