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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE RRA.SWRI.ORGSAN ANTONIO, TXNOVEMBER 2017TH38 AnnualRRA Turkey TrotSponsored by the RRA Health & Fitness CommitteeSaturday, November 18SwRI Fitness CenterTrot begins at 9:00 am (rain or shine)Choose Your Trot: 2-mile walk or run 4-mile runRegisterPreferred RegistrationRegister online on the RRA Website(rra.swri.org) before business closeon November15.Trot Day Registration8:00 am to 8:30 am FREE event Open to SwRI employees andTexas Biomed employees andeligible family members Strollers and pets on leashwelcomeWays to Win a Frozen Turkey Fastest overall nish time (each gender, each course) Top age group nish time (each gender, each course, six age groups)Age groups: 19 and under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59 and 60 and over Raffle for all participants and volunteersNote: Limited to one prize awarded per winnerContact Mark Griffin at x3502 or Fitness Center at x5100 for inquiries.

2017 RRA Annual PicnicSan Antonio ZooPrivate Event Saturday,November 4 from 9am-5pm atthe San Antonio Zoo.Southwest ClassicGardeningOn September 24, 2017 the 9th Annual SouthwestClassic Golf Tournament was held at the Hyatt HillCountry Golf Club. Nearly 100 people participatedand enjoyed The Oaks and The Lakes coursesfollowed by lunch in the RW Pavilion. Hosted bythe Southwest Research Federal Credit Union andthe RRA, nearly 2,000 in prizes were given awayincluding several cash prizes. Thank you to thevaluable volunteers who help ensure this programis successful. Veronica Rodriguez (CU), Linda Estes(18) and her husband Michael, and JoLyn Swain(70). We’re looking forward to our 10th tourney in2018. View the photos online at the RRA website.Fall gardening means cooler temps and less bugs.so why not? Contact the Gardening Club for information on your own plot. gardening@swri.orgSlick Talkers Toastmasters ClubNovember 10Do you struggle with presenting your ideas to agroup of employees or clients? Do you strugglewith conducting meetings? Do you wish you couldarticulate your thoughts better? You can learn aboutthese issues in Toastmasters meetings.You get to practice presenting your ideas, you learnhow to organize and conduct meetings, and youlearn how to think on your feet. All this happen ina safe, supportive environment at each of our SlickTalkers meetings. Slick Talkers has 25 years ofexperience helping members overcome a fear ofpublic speaking and build leadership skills, with anopportunity to network. The best part of it all is –it’s fun!Because of the holidays, we will only meet once inNovember 10 and December 8. Get a jump starton your New Year’s resolution for self-improvement.Everyone in Toastmasters is there for self-improvement. Please join us.We meet on Time-Sheet Fridays, 11:30-12:30,Bldg. 71 first-floor conference room. Contact HelenNgo (hngo@swri.org), ext. 5838, or Alana Woods(awoods@swri.org), ext. 3760, for more information.2

Thank your to the October Blood Drive Donors!Thank You to the 159 people who helped with the Hurricane Harvey relief effort by participating in the October Blood Drive –and Welcome to our nine new donors! Mark your calendars for the final RRA Blood Drive of 2017 on Thursday, December 14.Remember– When you give blood, you give life. Encourage your family, friends, and co-workers to donate too!NameCCNameCCNameCCNameCCShane Aaron75Vanessa Estrada77Lora Klassen11Brandon Ridens18Jason Aley16Dustin Falcon11Kris Kozak10Justin Robbins03Joel Allardyce10Jacob Felan42Laura Klus77Clark Roberts57Mariel AllardyceFaJack FernandiRDomenick Leto11Keith Roberts18Erin Allwein14Tim Fey18Bill Livermore25Margie Rodriguez72Adrian Alvarado18Alberto Fuentes11Justin Loredo11Pete Roming15David Anthony10Danny GabrielRMike Luckey14Chrissy Ruffo11Mark Arnold30Bernardo Garcia01Bruce Mabrito72Samantha Saldivar08Christopher Axton14Patricia Garcia08Tony Magaro70Mary Sattler15Sheri Baetz01Sandra Gaviria55Hermina Mares72Alan Schaefer18George BaileyFrJanice Grantz16Leonard Martinez01Andrew Schafer11Carlos Barberino30Steve Green18Ron Mathis14Terry Schiebel18Joe BarfieldRKirk Gulliver20Patsy McBee14Eric Schluter16Tina Barrera18Steve GuttingRCarol McCaffrey65Deb Schmid67Taylor Bartholomew11John Harrison14John McClusky14Kevin Shannon08Chip Beebe15Jonathan Helfand11Katie McLoud18James Sharber15Mark Bowen73Gary Hengst16Julia Medina52Kelly Smith15Daniel Broesche16Richard Henson08Chris Mentzer10Nils Smith16Pablo Bueno18Miriam Hernandez08Nick Middleton01Tim Smith01Charles Butcher30Nadine Hernandez08Larry Miller18Brian Somerday18Johnny Cantu03Tyler Hilgendorf10Mark MoczygembaRSteven SpenceRMark Castle11Linda Kay HillRScott Mullin18Jeremy Stein18Michael Chadwell03Ralph HillRArt Nicholls18Stuart Stothoff20Kyung Chae15Cynthia Hokanson64Andrew Nordquist20Humberto Suarez08John Charlton16Larry Hollingsworth08Marcus Nugent16Kevin Sultenfuss11Crystal Chudej72Taylor Holt57Regina Nunez77Mark Tapley15Brandon Cloud08Brandon Hunt03Rebecca Nunu20Steve Tenay03Rosie Cortinas14Josh Hunt18Nathaniel Olson14Richard Tennis18Maria Cruz08Robin Ingerick73Irene Palacios55Pablo Terrazas11Daniel Davila10Robert Inouye11Wes Patrick20Ben Thacker18Chris DesRuisseau08Lindsey Jackson01Scott Pearson15Jonathan Tom16Greg Dirks15Tom Jaeckle16James Peterson08Crystal Trevino73John Eaccarino01Kurt Johnson08Jason Polendo16James Vande Zande18Doug Earnest18Mike Jordan01Susan Pope15Socorro Valdez67Cindy EartlyRZo Jordon73Luke Powell11Teena Vosburg71Cody Ellerbee73Duane Jungman03Alfredo Ramos11James Wallace30John Elliot18Josh Kammer15Eva Ramos14Greg Wattos18John Esposito10Jonathan Keil18Mary Ramos03Dan WeisslingRJonathan Esquivel11James Kilborn18Greg Rawson01Yvette Zepeda5518Don Kirchhoff79Stephen Reeves19Linda EstesR – RetiredFa – Family memberFr – Friend or former employee3

Electronics & ComputerOnkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Channel HomeTheatre System. Receiver, 7 speakers,10” subwoofer, cables. No remote.HT-R550 receiver, 2x SKF-550F frontspeakers, SKC-550C center channelspeaker, 2xSKM-550S surround speakers,2x SKB-550 surround back speakers,and SKW-550 powered subwoofer. Thisis a decent entry level home theaterspeaker system. All items are in verygood physical condition. 170. Call ortext Mark at 210-595-9322 or emailmwebb@swri.org for more informationand/or pictures.Onkyo TX-NR575 or Onkyo TX-NR6767.2 Channel AV Network Receiver. Bothsupport 4K/HDR passthrough, and mostimportantly are HDCP2.2 compliant(required to stream 4k Amazon/Netflixor play audio from 4k BluRay). NR575has been used for approximately 1 monthand is like new, box, all components,etc., the NR676 is brand new in box.He purchased the 575 first and thenwas going to upgrade and use the 676instead, but it turns out either one willwork in system so, he’s selling one ofthem. 320 (TX-NR575) or 400 (TXNR676). Call or text Mark at 210-5959322 or email mwebb@swri.org for moreinformation and/or pictures.Epiphone Les Paul Special I P90 electricguitar Worn TV Yellow, only played a fewtimes and in like-new condition. 100.Call Tim at x2082.Real EstateLovely spacious apartment located inAlamo Heights: 1-2 bedrooms, secondbed room can be turned into diningroom or study, 2 full baths, all workingappliances including washer/dryer, oneparking space at residence, utilities andwater included. 875. Contact Yvette at210-215-6897.Back house for rent, all bills paid includingcable, two car covered parking with plentyof space, fully furnished, full kitchen, onebedroom with walk-in closet, two TV’savailable one in bedroom and one inliving room. South of Town (near BraunigLake). 1050/month. Photos of interioravailable. Contact Damon Gibbs or ElenaHuerta at 210-782-7025.mags and some match ammo. New withonly 21 rounds fired to adjust scope. 1200. Contact at rburrahm@swri.orgor 210-385-6857.FurniturePrincess Diana portrait doll (vinyl) with sixoutfits and doll trunk. Doll and all outfitshave never been taken out of the box.Each outfit is accompanied by accessoriessuch as jewelry, shoes, and/or purse.These items are miniature versions ofDiana’s actual belongings. Trunk comescomplete with a hanging bar, four drawers,and two shelves. These were purchasedfrom the Franklin Mint, and they are inpristine condition. 200. Contact Sheriat x6667 or sheri.baetz@swri.org.Wooden dining table with in very goodcondition, hexagon shape, 42”x48”without leaf and 42”x65” with leaf,no chairs. 100. Can send picture ifinterested. Contact Ron at x3891.HouseholdWooden Chicago Cutlery knife set includingsharpener. 20. Photo available. Sendemail to popespace21@gmail.com.Automotive2016 Harley Davidson Street Bob, 4,015miles, slip on Vance-Hines mufflers, quickrelease windshield, 103cc motor, brandnew condition. 9995. Photos availableby contacting mjanusheske@swri.edu.MiscellaneousEpiphone Les Paul Special I P90 ElectricGuitar Worn TV Yellow. Only played a fewtimes and in like-new condition. 100.Call Tim at x2082.Drive Medical Rollator, four wheel fold-upand removable back support, loop locks,basket, padded seat, lever allows forindependent handle height and angleadjustment, supports up to 300lbs,color red, excellent condition. 50.Traditional, adjustable aluminum walker,used condition. 10. Contact JoLyn atjswain@swri.org or x5100.Cal Spa Hot Tub, 6 person seating, like new,includes 48 jets, 2 pumps, waterfall, LEDlights, volcano, and cover. Kept indoorsand hardly used. 2,500 OBO. ContactSue Preston at 210-695-6968 for photos.DPMS LR-308 Recon A3 Fla top, 16”Hbar bead blasted 416 stainless barrelwith suppressor adapter, 4-rail freefloat handguard with covers, 8-32X56scope, flip-up back-up iron sights, Magpuladjustable stock and grip. Case, 2 20 rd4Nutrition Workshops & Advocare QualitySupplementationSorting through the proper way to handlebasic carbohydrates, protein, and fats tosee results can be a difficult guessinggame. See how a hands-on nutritionworkshop and quality supplementationfrom Advocare can support gaps as youstrive toward your health and wellnessgoals. SwRI, TX Biomed and CU employeesreceive a sports bottle for orders over 50. Contact JoLyn Swain at jolynswain@gmail.com or 210-771-9572.Submit yourad for free!Submit ads on the RRAwebsite at rra.swri.orgor email rra@swri.org byNovember 20 for theDecember Happy Times.