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May 4-7, 2017 Annual Convention — San Diego, CA

October 6-7, 2017 Fall Memorial Ceremony

and Meeting, Washington DC

Volume 76 December 2016 Independent Non-Profit Organization of American Red Cross Overseas Workers Number 3 Upholding the American Red Cross Spirit for Service and Friendship

PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION Jennifer (Jenny) Young, Editor

President’s Message … by Dorris Hecht Heaston ARCOA held its Fall Memorial on September 23rd in Washington D.C. We had a sunny, warm day to sit in the beautiful garden of ARC Headquarters to honor those Red Cross staff and ARCOA members we lost in the past 12 months. There were too many familiar names – but we should remember how fortunate we are to have had these wonderful people cross our paths and influence our lives. The Fall Memorial is held in conjunction with the Red Cross and would not be possible without the ongoing support of Presi-dent and CEO, Gail McGovern, and her great staff. ARCOA member Jackie Walters coordinated most of the details with Julie Meyer of Red Cross staff. Thanks, ladies. This trip to national Headquarters also afforded me the opportunity to meet many members of Red Cross leadership. Thanks to paths forged by Past President, Debby MacSwain, they are very familiar with ARCOA and want to continue strong relationships. Remember Red Cross when looking for volunteer op-

portunities in your own community. If you have not already done so, look at the ARCOA Facebook page, or Red Cross Facebook page (videos) to see Red Cross Communications Director Peter Macias interview ARCOA members Lillian “Rusty” Brown Black, Julie Burger, and Jean Jakes after the program. (Editor’s Note: Peter’s photos appear in this issue, noted by “(PM).”) The Fall Board meeting was positive and productive, and thanks to all participants. Everyone has a voice in ARCOA. The Board is always looking for volunteers and much of our communication is electronic. Elsewhere in this issue is the reservation information for the Embassy Suites Bayfront San Diego for the 2017 Annual Con-vention May 4-7. Make your reservations early and allow some extra time to enjoy the area. As we approach the winter holiday season, I hope you all stay well, can spend time with those you cherish, and avoid stress. On a personal note, Bill and I are moving from South Dakota to Omaha, NE in early December (avoid stress?) New contact information: 13301 Spring St, Omaha NE 68144; email: dhheaston@gmail.com; 605-351-0528 (cell).

(Editor’s Note: Pictured is the 2016 Fall Memorial Service setting. The ARC Memorial formed the backdrop behind the flags. The wreaths in distant left were laid at this Memorial and the Vietnam plaque during the service.)

A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN ….by Dorris Hecht Heaston

ARCOA is looking for a few good people to fill some vital roles needed to keep this organization going.

Newsletter Editor – Kathryn Undercoffer held this position for 40 years, which should probably be submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records! Jenny Young has done a yeoman’s job for the past 5 years and we are very thankful. (Editor’s Note: I want to pass the baton and can help with a transition. There is no “set formula” on how the Oversea’r has to look; you can be creative.) ARCOA provides “Publisher” (or equivalent software); others submit many of the articles, information and photos. This is a great opportunity to be in the know and provide a wonderful service to ARCOA members. The Oversea’r editor re-ceives up to $400 travel expense reimbursement for attending the Fall Board Meeting and the Annual Convention. Website Assistance – if you have an interest in websites and computers, we need you to assist with the ARCOA website and database. Experience in these areas is much appreciated. Directory – see a note elsewhere in the Oversea’r about this upcoming project. Conventions 2018 and beyond – hosts are needed for 2018 (Central US) and 2019 (Eastern US) Annual Conventions. Showcase your area and community. This meeting is held anytime between late April and early June. Logistic support is offered by AR-COA, previous hosts, and other volunteers. Include your friends! Host receives a $500 reimbursement of travel expenses to attend the following ARCOA Convention.

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Fall 2016 in Washington DC …. Red Cross national staff enthusiastically helps ARCOA with the annual Fall Memorial Service, an uplifting event every time. Cliff Holtz, President of ARC’s Humanitarian Services and Koby Langley, SVP of Service to Armed Forces, presented Our Legacy Continues to seven recipients -- five were posthumous, received by family members whose Red Crosser served in WWI and WWII. Two recipients were there in person, Lillian (Rusty) Brown Black (Europe WWII, Korea) and Almelia S. Brown (Korea). Heather Haughn, professional violinist and granddaughter of Legacy recipient Rob-ert Wolfe Sr., played “America the Beautiful.” The annual Roll Call of AR-COAns who died in the past year was read by Norm Bottenberg. Wreath layers were Philip Chapman, Nikki Strope, Jane Cazort, Lillian “Rusty” Brown Black, Elsie Wright, Teri Fisk Hermans, and Donald Chapman.

A highlight of the program was a surprise recognition of Julie Burger for her 50 years of volunteer service to the American Red Cross. Friends and family members surreptitiously came to the ceremony, becoming part of the presentation. Julie is responsible for the successful program theme “Get to know us before you need us” adopted by many ARC Chapters nationwide. Julie’s good friend, fellow ARC volunteer, travel partner (see August 2015 Oversea’r), and conspirator for the surprise, Nikki Strope, had an acceptance speech ready at hand, just in case Julie might have been at a loss for words. Julie did just fine, giv-ing the audience a gracious and inspiring speech. She is pictured here, with two of her three sons and her husband (all Burger men were/are career military), with her husband pinning on her 50-year Red Cross pin. Nikki submitted the following article about Julie, her dedicated work, and the “surprise” recognition: “Modern technology just about spoiled our surprise celebration of Julie Burger’s fifty years

of Red Cross service. The morning of the ARCOA Memorial, September 23, the occasion of Julie’s planned surprise recognition, she woke up in the Harrington Hotel, downtown DC, grabbed her cell phone, and then declared to me: “This phone must be going crazy, because it says my husband is 13 miles from here!” I reassured her, “Yes, the phone must be mal-functioning,” although her husband was in fact in the area, along with family and close friends and numerous Red Cross comrades, all there especially to surprise and honor Julie. “We arrived at the Red Cross Square Garden on that sunny, gorgeous fall day, and one by one friends and family showed up, ostensibly for the Memorial. Julie was thrilled to see each and every one, but it really wasn’t until she saw so many of her family that she real-ized something was up! So, on this occasion honoring our fallen Red Cross comrades and our Legacy Award recipients, Sue Richter called upon Julie’s husband, Major General (retired) Les Burger to escort her, along with two of her sons, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Kenneth Burger and Colonel Joe Burger. A third son, Lieutenant Colonel David Burger, who was unable to attend, was certainly there in spirit. Just as Julie had so often proudly pinned on their rank and insig-nia, today they presented her with a Fifty Year ARC Volunteer Service pin. Sue honored Julie with her own words, read a letter from Gail McGovern with more deserved accolades, and Rick Davis recited an “Ode to Julie Burger” that he had specially written for the occasion.

“In summary, they each described how Julie has become the face, the heart, and the soul of American Red Cross Volunteer Service. They reminded us of how she has given over 40,000 lifetime hours, volunteering at one time or another for each line of service: Disaster, International, Health and Safety, Biomedical and especially Service to Armed Forces, as well as fulfilling a term on the National Board of Governors. We have known her in numerous capacities at the chapter, the station and national levels: she is a caseworker, an instructor, a part of the DSHR team, a blood courier, a member of numerous boards, planning com-mittees, outreach and PR efforts. In all functions, she has been the consummate leader.

“Julie Burger is truly an icon, exemplifying the Fundamental Principles in action, providing exceptional Voluntary Service for the most vulnerable, serving Humanity, absolutely fulfilling the Mission of the American Red Cross. On this special day in Sep-tember, surrounded by friends and family, Julie was aptly honored, and, in spite of technology, she most definitely was sur-prised! Following the event, she was interviewed on live FaceBook for 17 minutes and received over 15,000 hits before the weekend ended!”

Wreath layers (l-r) Lillian Brown Black with family member escort, Philip Chapman, Jane Cazort, Nikki Strope

Julie Burger’s surprise presentation; the Burger family, Julie, and Sue Richter

Julie being pinned by her husband (PM)

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Here we are all gathered To honor our dear Julie

And to show our total respect Of one we love so truly.

Is there a job in the Red Cross That Julie hasn’t held?

Well, one thing for certain -- Her service is unparalleled.

Are there any Red Cross volunteers Whose careers are more distinguished Than this Puerto Rican race car driver

Whose passion cannot be extinguished?

I sure can’t think of any And I bet neither can you

For in the likeness of this Red Crosser The Good Lord didn’t make two!

You could never find another If you took a survey and poll

Who personifies to a tee Clara Barton’s Heart and Soul!

Your 50 years of volunteer service Is an inspirational beacon

That will light a path for others to serve So the Red Cross will never weaken!

Please know dear Julie That as you leave and your plane departs You’ll be taking with you our abiding love

From the bottoms of all our hearts.

“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”

~ John Wesley

May Forever Live our Friendship

And the Fellowship That we Share And May All of our Moments Apart Be Filled With Thoughts of Care!

ARCOA’s annual Fall Board meeting (open to all) was the Saturday morning following Friday’s Me-morial Service. Martha Undercoffer thanked everyone for the concern and cards upon her mother’s passing. Kathryn Undercoffer’s death at age 101 occurred just days before the Charleston conven-tion, which she had planned to attend. Second VP, Chair of Membership, Rene Johnson reported new memberships had come in since Charleston, and ARCOA’s Facebook page has 152 participants. She noted that the Facebook page is “closed,” meaning that posts cannot be shared with other Facebook-ers who are not ARCOA. Betsy Tanner reported on her on-going project of reviewing boxes of ar-chived ARCOA documents and artifacts that Anita Wright had compiled and also boxes received from the Undercoffers. Betsy had delivered eight boxes of the following material to Susan Watson, ARC Archivist: Oversea’rs from 1950-2007; the Lucie Davidson Collection of SRAO-Recreation, 1959-1968, 1970-1991; Meeting notes and Minutes from 1948-1999; Directories from 1948-2011. Betsy read an interesting excerpt from a 1955 letter sent to AOA (now ARCOA) members before its 6th Annual Con-vention: “There are nineteen AOA Groups throughout the country. There are approximately 20,000 people eligible to belong to the AOA. The same itchy, wandering feet that led them all over the world still persist, and they are a very difficult group to keep track of as they move about the world.” The

Nominating Committee for next convention’s elections is comprised of Dorner Carmichael, Rene John-son, Ron West, and Linda Meinders Webb, Chair. The four offices needing candidates are the three VPs and Corresponding Secretary. Members may serve up to 2 consecutive terms in a position. Chair Linda requests that questions, suggestions, and interest in serving may be expressed by contacting a member of the Nominating Committee.

Ode to Julie Burger Clara Barton’s Heart and Soul

On the Occasion of Honoring Julie Burger’s 50 Years of American Red Cross Volunteer Service, September 23, 2016, Former Colleague and Forever Admirer, Rick Davis

Jackie Walters (l) and Dorris Heaston (l-r) Jean Jakes, Teri Fisk Hermans, Tammie Pech (RC Staff) (PM)

AFES/SAF cronies (l-r) Kathy Olson, Julie Burger, Rick Davis, Nikki Strope

Martha Undercoffer

Jane Cazort (l) and Lillian “Rusty” Brown Black

Treasurer’s Report, as of October 31, 2016 ... submitted by Teri Fisk Hermans The Fall Memorial Ceremony resulted in $320 in revenue and to-date expenses of $767, to a budget of $1,000. There are 58 members who have not paid dues this year. THANK YOU to those who have generously bequeathed the following to ARCOA: Barbara Pathe’s Estate: $10,000; Jane Happle Drake’s Estate: $1,330.08. Jackie Walters and Debby MacSwain sold silk Red Cross scarves as a fundraiser for ARCOA. Julienne Daniels provided a gift to the General Fund. Dorris Heaston made memorial donations for Barbara Bruegger and Emily Strange; memorial donations for Marge Gulley and Kathryn Undercoffer were made by Jane Cazort. The Mary Louise Dowling Fund received a donation from Bobbie McHale as memorials to Barbara Bruegger, Marge Gulley, and Kathryn Undercoffer.

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About ARCOA Dues ….. As a membership organization, ARCOA is dependent on its members to pay dues. These funds help defray the administra-tive costs of ARCOA and enable us to use additional funds for worthy causes – many Red Cross related. Every year Board mem-bers strive to be good stewards of your money. Membership entitles you to the benefits of email blasts, Oversear’s, website access, and a printed Membership Directory, to name a few. Except for new members, IF DUES ARE NOT CURRENT FOR 2016 AND 2017 AS OF MARCH 31, 2017, MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DUES ARE RECEIVED. Members whose overseas service began before 1953 are deemed “Life Members” and are exempt from dues payments. If you have any questions about your current dues status, please contact ARCOA Treasurer Teri Hermans, terihermansco@gmail.com, (719) 510-7034.

THANK YOU’S RECEIVED

From Martha Undercoffer – for flowers upon the death of her mother, Kathryn Undercoffer. From LTC (Ret) W. Larry Dandridge - for the donation to Fisher House, Charleston SC, and the invitation to the ARCOA Convention banquet . From Lois Stovall, President krma US Partners – for receipt of the $1500 International Humanitarian Award – 2016.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BECKONS !! San Diego is the chosen destination for ARCOA’s 2017 Convention. The dates are May 4 – 7, which means attendees will find themselves in a location well known for its CINCO de MAYO celebrations while they’re there! Nearby southern Californians and long-time ARCOA members Riki Belew and Barbara Mace Otaki will be pleased to know you’re coming. They live In the same retirement community in Lake Forest, CA. President Dorris Heaston tells us that it is not too early to book your hotel reservations at the beautiful and well-situated EMBASSY SUITES BAYFRONT HOTEL, 601 Pacific Highway, San Diego CA 92101. Im-portant facts:

ARCOA room rates available 3 days before/after the Convention. RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE FOR GROUP RATE IS APRIL 3, 2017. Includes fully cooked-to-order breakfast and daily happy hour with special seating area for our group. Cancellation without penalty is required 72 hours (3 days) prior to start date of reservation. Many attractions, restaurants and shopping venues in easy walking distance of hotel. Public transportation available one block away. Additional charge for parking (expensive) but alternatives being sought. Airport shuttles approximately $7 - $10 pp one way; no free shuttle. Rates: Single/Double $190.55/night (12.75% tax included) Triple $213.10/night (12.75% tax included) Quad $235.65/night (12.75% tax included)

Riki (l) and Barbara at their Community’s entrance sign

RESERVE YOUR ROOMS EARLY

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/S/SANDNES-ARC-20170503/index.jhtml BY PHONE: 1-800-Embassy (362-2779) or 1-619-239-2400 GROUP NAME: AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION GROUP CODE: ARC Use the link or phone number to reserve nights of May 4-6. To extend your reservation up to 3 nights before/after, please con-tact: Philip Richardson at Phillip.Richardson@hilton.com. Be sure to mention ARCOA. Note – ARCOA contracts with a hotel for a Convention and commits to a certain number of room nights, usually based on past meetings, locations, etc. It is important for ARCOA to meet their commitment or there is a penalty. Also, please remember that the fully cooked-to-order breakfast and happy hour benefits are for registered hotel guests. If you have any questions or reservation issues, please contact: Dorris Heaston, dhheaston@gmail.com; 605-351-0528.

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NEW DIRECTORY INFORMATION

It is time for a new ARCOA Directory and we want everyone’s information printed with the most accurate and current infor-mation. The President’s letter, mailed in January 2017, will include a section with the information currently on file for your di-rectory listing. Please verify all items and return that information in the envelope provided. Your cooperation will make the Directory a useful tool for members.

ARCOAn Norma Webb featured in newspaper article …. The Fayette County Record of La Grange, Texas published an article entitled, “Norma Webb: A Lifetime Making Others Comfortable and Happy,” with the by-line “Before a Half-Century as a Flight Attendant, Norma Webb Oversaw a Happy Hubbub of a Refuge In WWII-era Italy.” Elaine Thomas of the paper’s news staff inter-viewed Norma for the article, describing Norma’s work at the Amer-ican Red Cross Enlisted Men’s Club on the third floor of the magnifi-cent old marble opera house in Bari, Italy. A quote from Norma: “I loved every minute of it.” The article described Norma’s youth and her dream to see the world. Being an excellent swimmer, she be-came a lifeguard to earn money for college. Her Red Cross Water Safety supervisor suggested she interview for an overseas war-related assignment. Norma jumped on that idea, thus beginning her lifetime of service, travels, and fulfilling her dream. The interesting article relates her observations, her work with the US military, and what she saw of VE Day there in Italy. Here is the link to the article:

http://fayettecountyrecord.com/articles/2016/10/27/norma-webb-lifetime-making-others-comfortable-and-happy.

POTPOURRI

Share your Story …. In summer of 2018, as part of the 50 year commemoration of the Vietnam War, the Washington State Historical Society (www.washingtonhistory.org) will open a 5,000 square foot exhibit titled In Service: Stories from Vi-etnam. The exhibit will use first-person perspectives of those that served to explore the complexity and scope of the war with an emphasis on individuals with a tie to Washington State. The solicitation states, “We are allowing the memories of those we interview to drive the content and curation of the exhibit but plan to cover the full scope of the Vietnam War experience from preparing to serve to experiences after returning home. We will also have a section to honor the fallen. We know from many first-person accounts that the role of Red Cross personnel was an important part of this story and we are interested in hearing from those of you that served during this time that have a tie to Washington state. This tie could be that you are originally from Washington, live in Washington now, departed from Washington en route to Vietnam, were in Washington at the time of the war, or perhaps have a memory of someone you supported or helped who was from Washington. In short, the Washington tie has many potential facets. We hope to hear from you!” For more information, or if you are interested in sharing your experi-ence, please contact Leah Melber or Gwen Whiting at exhibits@wshs.wa.gov.

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Slowly and reverently we climb

A green, gently-rising slope,

To our right, march nineteen veterans,

South Korea’s realized hope.

Yes, we are walking with American veterans,

Weighed down with heavy winter gear.

Soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen

Though July, it seems cold and drear.

Whatever their height in Texas or Maine,

Here, they’re all about seven foot three,

As they silently scale the slippery sand,

O! those hills, those hills of Korea!

Their ponchos pleat in the winter wind,

Helmets bent to avoid the snow,

They almost seem to move, their faces shine

They’re so young, so intent, so gung-ho.

They could be nearing the Frozen Chosin

Or the forest of Uijongbu,

Or the rocky sill of Pork Chop Hill,

Or the shore of the river Yalu.

Or, with change of gear, it is summer,

On the dust –laden streets of Taegu,

As their clothing wet with body sweat,

An incoming charge they drew.

Yes, they stayed the course, as they pledged to do,

From nineteen-fifty to fifty-three,

Then infantry, armor, air crews – all troops

Left Korea – a nation free.

We finished our climb, and at the crest

In bold letters, for all to see

Inscribed, high-lighted, four memorable words,

“Freedom Is Not Free”

Yes, it has a price, but it can’t be bought,

For the tender’s not paper or metal,

But a Mother’s tears, and wife’s dark fears

As she reads to her son, Dad’s letter.

And Dad, as he straddles his gunner’s post

Thinks of Tess and the twins, just two

And longs for the day he’ll be home again

With his job, and guys he knew.

Freedom has a price, but it can’ be bought.

It is of the spirit, a thing apart,

Like a symphony, or a jewel unique

It’s enshrined in a nation’s heart.

Yes, Freedom is not free, my friends;

Never doubt those words are true,

For heroes fought, and bled, and died

To buy it for me and you.

May God continue to bless America!

ARCOAn Ginny Hannum …. Having received some inquiries about Ginny Hannum, Martha Undercoffer reports that she was able to make contact with Ginny’s daughter Marie. Ginny is still “her same, social, happy self” and will turn 104 on December 25, 2016. She is still able to read and speak French and Spanish. Debby MacSwain tells us that when she and Kay Walton read Ginny’s poem “Freedom is Not Free” at every overseas Legacy Recognition, those in attendance were very moved …. especially those who were serving in Korea. Debby reports that when Ginny read this poem at the Fall 2011 or 2012 Memorial, national Red Cross staffer Jerry De Francisco was without words. Here is the poem:

Freedom is Not Free By Ginny Hannum

Red Cross Staff Member Who Served in WW II and Korea

Military Reunion: Delta Troop (4th Infantry) is having its 2017 reunion at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Kansas City April 4 – 7.

At a previous reunion SRAO’r Mary Blanchard Bowe told the vets about the in-the-making documentary being done about Vi-

etnam Donut Dollies. At the time, Mary described how she and Dorset Hoogland Anderson would be going back to Vietnam for

the filming. The documentary is being produced by Dorset’s son Norm Anderson. This year the veterans are hoping Mary will

attend to provide an update on the film and a description of what they experienced last year on their return trip. All Donut Dollies are invited to this Delta Troop reunion, especially those who were assigned to the 4th Infantry Division. Reunion details

can be obtained from Ron Adams at adamsofga@aol.com.

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Final Salute …. Dr. Richard Miller, husband of Jan Olin Miller, died June 1, 2016. He was known as the “father of military pre-ventive medicine.” He is remembered for his work with smallpox, Ebola, and most recently his collaborative research on the containment of the Zika pandemic. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

“Losts” (returned mailings with no forwarding information) …. If you have any information about Laurie Neverman Cooper or

William C. Small, please contact our webmaster (email@arcoa.org), your Oversea’r editor, or an ARCOA officer. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Welcome New Members: Margaret (Margo) Smith Timberlake (VN (70-71) GER (78-81)), Charles Rizzotto (Associate Member) and current to Lifetime, Valeria Wilhelm.

● A May 29, 2016 Letter to the Editor of the Miami Herald submitted by Susan Bauernfeind Russel can be found at this link: http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article80443657.html with the heading “Memorial Day lessons from Vietnam.” As one of the first five Red Cross Girls to arrive in Vietnam in September, 1965, Susan’s letter briefly described her work and her observations. There was a subsequent reply to Susan’s letter from a grateful Vietnam veteran (link: http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article81668732.html. It said, “In July 1969, I was with the 4th Infantry Division on a little hilltop called LZ Bullet in the An Khe valley in the Republic of South Vietnam. One evening, as it was getting dark, we were attacked, and they started coming though the wire. We fought with everything we had and were able to repel the attack. Daytime finally came, and we saw the choppers coming to our location. We thought it was only resupply, but getting off one of the Huey’s were four Red Cross Ladies — Donut Dollies! They brought us writing materials to send letters home, little games, candy and lifted our spirits with smiles and warm greetings. They were the bravest women I ever met, and I still talk about them to this very day. Welcome home, Susan, and all the Red Cross Lady volunteers I met during my tour in Vietnam.” (submitted by Rene Johnson)

At Memorial Reception (l-r) Dibby Clark; Dorris Heaston; Jack Schell (photobombing); Kit Cotton; Jenny Young (PM)

Shirley Powers (l) and Elsie Wright

(l-r) Ginny Close, Elsie Wright, Betsy Tanner, Linda Webb, Caroline Morton (PM)

(l-r) Cliff Holtz (ARC), Lillian (Rusty) Brown Black and family member, Koby Langley (ARC) presenting Legacy recognition (PM)

President: Dorris Heaston 13301 Spring St Omaha, NE 68144 605-351-0528 (cell) dhheaston@gmail.com

International Humanity Award Nominations/Service to Others: Butch Brown, 1st VP 1007 Fairway Seven Villa Rica, GA 30180 404-710-3253 butch96@hotmail.com

Membership Rene Johnson, 2nd VP P.O. Box 98 Keystone Heights, FL 32656 352-473-4644/850-425-8061 vndd4ever@gmail.com

ARCOA SERVICES DIRECTORY

Service to Our Own: Elsie Wright, 3rd VP 600 Glendalyn Avenue Spartanburg, SC 29302-2115 864-582-6009 wrightelsie@bellsouth.net Dues & Donations: Teri Fisk Hermans, Treasurer 706 Orion Starview Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-471-0208/719-510-7034 terihermansco@gmail.com

Oversea’r News/Articles/Photos Jennifer (Jenny) Young, Editor 157 Lakewood Court Burlington, NC 27215 336-570-8793 jenniferyoung@jenniferyoungmail.com Website: www.arcoa.org

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