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November - December 2010 VOL. 87, #6
THE SOJOURNER
Proudly serving the cause of Patriotism.
2 THE SOJOURNER NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2010
NATIONAL LINE OFFICERS JUNE 2009-JUNE 2010
PURPOSES
The Purposes of National Sojourners shall be to organize Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of the uniformed forces (past and present) of the United States, and Honorary Members, who are Master Masons, into Chapters, for the promotion of good fellowship among its members, for assisting such as may be overtaken by adversity or affliction, for cultivating Masonic ideals, for supporting all patriotic aims and activities in Masonry, for developing true Patriotism and American-ism throughout the Nation, for bringing together representatives of the uniformed forces of the United States (past and present) in a united effort to further the military need of national defense, and for opposing any influence whatsoever calculated to weaken the national security.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, INCORPORATED
THE SOJOURNER is published bi-monthly for $3.00 per year by National Sojourners, Inc., a non-profit organization, 8301 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308-1399. Date of Mailings: August, October, December, February, April and June.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SOJOURNER, 8301 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308-1399.
PUBLISHER: National Sojourners, Inc.EDITOR: NELSON O. NEWCOMBE, National Secretary, 703-765-5000.Names and addresses included in this publication shall not be released for any com-
mercial or charitable enterprise without the express written authority of National Sojourn-ers, Incorporated.
“The opinions or assertions contained herein, unless otherwise noted, are the private ones of the writers and are not to be construed as official or reflecting the views of National Sojourners, Inc., or any branch of the Federal Government.”
PRESIDENTLTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr.118 Providence PlaceChocowinity, NC 27817252-975-6294Email: [email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECTLTC William G.L. Turner3618 South PlaceAlexandria, VA 22309-2201703-704-5666email: [email protected]
FIRST VICE PRESIDENTCOL James R. “Bob” McConnell134 Rhonda DriveUniversal City, TX 78148-3420210-659-6813Email: [email protected]
SECOND VICE PRESIDENTLTC Keye E. Perry, Sr.9804 Indigo Brush DriveAustin, TX 78726-2427512-517-2310Email: [email protected]
THIRD VICE PRESIDENTCAPT Merlen F. Howe 2795 Westwood RoadLockhart, TX 78644512-398-9583Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY-TREASURERMAJ Nelson O. Newcombe8301 East Boulevard DriveAlexandria, VA 22308-1399-26703-765-5000 / FAX: 703-765-8390 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationalsojourners.org
CHAPLAINLTC Ira M. Flax3519 Kingshill RoadBirmingham, AL 35223205-612-5838Email: [email protected]
NATIONAL COMMANDER COL Edward W. Nolte4702 Windcrest Dr.Papillion, NE 68133-4767402-592-0184Email: [email protected]
CLMA LIAISON
Each Chapter was sent a letter outlining that the Chapter 1st Vice President was the CLMA Liaison Officer for the Chapter. It also provided information to the 1st Vice President on accessing the Collingwood Library and Museum web site. It is incum-bent upon the Chapter 1st Vice President to be the focal point for all items related to CLMA. Each Area Representative and Re-gional Representative should be checking on this item as they make their official visits to the Chapters. It is important that all the programs of Collingwood are made aware to the Chapters and for their support of the “National Sojourners Home”.
One item in particular is the Commemora-tive Brick Program which the Liaison Officer should be making known to the chapter members. Another area most recently iden-tified was the donation by the Ruby Linn Foundation in memory of Colonel George Harrington, Past National President, who passed away. In addition to the $25,000 donated for capital improvements, the Foun-dation will donate an additional $25,000 matching gift if $25,000 in additional pledges can be raised by 1 November 2010. Collin-gwood has reached the goal, but that does not mean that you should stop donations.
Each Chapter 1st Vice President should be visiting the Collingwood Library and Museum website, reviewing its contents and passing the information to their Chapter. The site will provide information which will assist in the carrying out of the 1st Vice Presidents responsibilities, as well as, communications from the CLMA Board Member who chairs the Chapter Liaison Representative Pro-gram. You are urged to check the website at least monthly for any updates that may have been input to the site.
Recommendations or suggestions for in-clusion in the website may be passed to the National 1st Vice President who will provide the information to the Collingwood Library and Museum Secretary.
THANK YOU
National Sojourners, I would like to thank all the National So-
journers Chapters, individuals and couples who have made a donation to the SEM Fund in George’s memory. His family and I ap-preciate the caring and love for him that this giving demonstrates. I hope you will forgive my inability to write individual “Thank-Yous” and know that our appreciation for your gift is heart-felt.
Ruth S. Harrington
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2010 THE SOJOURNER 3
NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Brother Sojourners,I am pleased to report that your National
Line and Trustees completed a productive executive level review at Collingwood on 7-8 October. After discussing a wide variety of operational topics all departed with a re-newed enthusiasm for and commitment to “Propelling National Sojourners Forward!” At the conclusion of the proceedings your National Line, National Commander and our Ladies traveled to Richmond, VA in their “colonials” where we carried the colors in the Grand Lodge of Virginia Masonic Family Day parade. Following the parade, we were also honored to initiate three members of the Grand Line and welcome them as new Sojourners.
As of this writing, Lyn and I have visited 22 chapters through the remainder of this calendar year we will visit chapters in Wyoming, North Dakota, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania
as part of my 75 chapter goal. During our visits, Lyn and I have greatly enjoyed the warm fellowship with the Brethren and La-dies present; have marveled at the great Americanism and Bridge of Light work completed and planned; and have been overwhelmed by the hospitality and cour-tesies extended to us. Every visit makes me so proud to be a Sojourner! I invite you to follow my visits on my BLOG (see the Command Post page of the Members Dashboard in the SOJOURNERS ONLY section of the website).
The Mid Winter Meeting (MWM) sched-uled for 11 – 15 Jan 2011) in Greenville, SC, is “just around the corner”. Our MWM host, John Sevier Chapter No. 548, will hold a special charter night dinner on Thursday, 13 Jan, in conjunction with the MWM. Regis-tration materials for the charter night dinner and all of the MWM activities may be found in the SOJOURNERS ONLY section of the website. Make you plans now and bring a first timer with you!
By now I hope all of you have reviewed the requirements for the Propeller Club Award and have begun filling out your application form. Your individual commit-ment is paramount for strengthening your chapter and our Order. I hope that you will be proudly wearing your Propeller Club pin
at a future chapter meeting soon. Likewise, I would hope that chapter officers have put their plan in place to earn the Chapter Excellence Award. Our collective actions, individually and as chapters, will propel us toward achieving the goals set forth in our Blue Print for the Future and strengthen the ability of our Order to continue its work in Proudly Serving the Cause of Patriotism!
I invite all of you to join with me as we again pause and reflect on Veterans Day a day to honor the heroes of American Freedom those who have sacrificed, those who have served and those who stand a post worldwide to defend us.
Finally, as we enter the holiday season it is again a time to give thanks for our many blessings the United States of America; liberty; each other; family and friends; our gentle Craft and beloved National Sojourn-ers; our men and women in uniform; and so much more! Lyn and I wish that this holiday season lights up your heart and house with joy! We look forward to greeting you in Greenville, SC…
Fraternally,
Harry
INCENTIVES & AWARDS COMMITTEE
I would like to take a few minutes to introduce myself. I am Carl Diamond, the new Chairman of the National Incentives and Awards (I&A) Committee. I want to take this op-portunity to share a few thoughts on incentives and awards.
First, what incentives and awards are available? There is an Awards and Citations Pamphlet available from National which lists all the awards and references. The informa-tion is also in the National Regs and By-laws, although the pamphlet is much easier to follow. These give you all the information you need to make your recommendations for the awards. REMEMBER, Ladies and non-Sojourners are only eligible for a Certificate of Appreciation. Chapter V of the Hero’s manual has the information on Hero awards.
Next, you need a form to make recommendations. The National Award Recommenda-tion Form (and the Awards and Citations Pamphlet) may be found on the web site on the Reference Library, page under members only area of the SOJOUNERS ONLY section. Remember to try and keep award recommendation write-ups to one page if possible --- in may past submissions, the second page has been lost. Take the time to be specific about each individual; don’t make it a “cookie cutter one size fits all” justification. If you are going to do it, do it right! The same form is used for the recommendation of the Hero’s awards.
Lastly, when do the recommendations need to be submitted? All recommendations are due to the National Secretary by NLT March 31! Remember these important points: (1) your recommendations need to be signed by Regional and Area reps. (see the form); (2) you need to plan accordingly if you want to submit a quality award recommendation on time; (3) you should begin not later than Feb/Mar to identify who is deserving of an award; (4) no recommendation will be reviewed if received after 31 March. --- timely submission is paramount; (5) chapters should establish their awards committee now and develop a plan of action a plan; and (6) I would like to see recommendations from every chapter and camp this year --- we have many deserving Brethren and Ladies who deserve recognition for all they do in “Propelling national Sojourners Forward!”
Please contact me at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
JOHN SEVIER CHAPTER #548
The John Sevier Chapter was formed earlier this year in Greenville, South Carolina to serve the western part of the state. The chapter has the honor of hosting the upcoming 2011 National Mid-Winter Meeting in Greenville from 12 - 14 January. In addition, Chapter President Lewis Langley reports that the National Sojourners President has authorized the chapter to conduct its Charter Dinner/Meeting during the Mid-Winter Meeting. The event will be held on Thursday, 13 January in the Embassy Suites Hotel. Bro. Langley cordially invites all Mid-Winter Meeting attendees to join the John Sevier Chapter in celebrating this milestone event. The cost for the meal is $35.00 per person. To make a reservation, simply send a check, payable to “John Sevier Chapter,” to David Davenport, 28 Farringdon Drive, Greenville, SC 29615-4238; ph# 864-288-9096; email: [email protected]
4 THE SOJOURNER NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2010
TAPS
CAPT Henry M. Albers, #14, MIPDOD: 7/28/2008
CMSGT Jimmy J. Aikman, #365, MIPDOD: 1/23/2009
LTC Richard H. Allen, #18, MIPDOD: 5/6/2001
CPT Frank S. Bagshaw, #76, MIPDOD: 4/3/2010
CAPT Eric L. Barr, Jr., #58, MIPDOD: 8/16/2010
MG Rudolph Bartholomew, #1, MIPDOD: 5/7/2010
COL John L. Bates, #482, MIPDOD: 8/31/2010
COL James Beckwith, #243, MIPDOD 4/29/2007
LTC Jack D. Billingsley, #999, MIPDOD: 1/13/2007
LTC Claude C. Blatherwick, #513, MIPDOD: 9/17/2010
Mr. Theodore C. Boyer, #522, MIPDOD: 9/26/2010
LTC James E. Bradford, #511, MIPDOD: 3/15/2001
BG Albert R. Brownfield, #517, MIPDOD: 12/13/2009
CWO Allen C. Bryson, #58, MIPDOD: 12/1/2008
CPT Paul P. Bunchuck, #523, MIPDOD: 8/18/2004
LTC Stewart L. Carse, #366, MIPDOD: 10/4/2006
BMC Donald E. Cassell, #76DOD: 10/11/2010
LCDR Durward L. Cecil, #514, MIPDOD: 6/5/2010
MAJ James T. M. Chang, #108, MIPDOD: 5/28/2009
CDR Claude D. Clower, #378, MIPDOD: Unknown
CW4 Benjamin F. Cooley, #152, MIPDOD: 10/6/2009
LTC Lawrence P. Connors, #162, MIPDOD: 6/17/2010
LT Marvin K. Coon, #66, MIPDOD: 9/3/2010
CW4 Norman Cox, #177DOD: 9/17/2010
LTC Francis M. Crawford, #74DOD: 5/12/2009
Mr. John D. Darden, #435DOD: 5/19/2009
LT Douglas S. Davis, #18, MIPDOD: 10/17/2003
LCDR Gary T. Davis, #9, MIPDOD: 1/22/2009
LTC James A. Decatur, #316DOD: 7/19/2010
LTC Allen C. Denison, #154, MIPDOD: 1989
Mr. Lemione V. Dickinson, #3, MIPDOD: 8/13/2009
LCDR Meredith N. Dix, #108, MIPDOD: 1/17/2005
COL Ira E. Dodd, #221, MIPDOD: 7/3/2010
CPC William B. Dresser, #27, MIPDOD: 8/30/2010
LCDR Bedford D. Edwards, #482, MIPDOD: 11/5/2006
SGT Gard W. Eman, #92, MIPDOD: 5/5/2008
LTJG Millard E. Emanuelson, #92, MIPDOD: 5/9/1989
LTC Glenn R. Estep, #72, MIPDOD: 3/2010
LTC John R. Fain, #373, MIPDOD: 9/28/2005
1LT Wilber C. Farmer, #999, MIPDOD: 11/30/2005
COL Harold M. Finley, #10, MIPDOD: 7/5/2009
Dr. Calvin B. Folds, #528DOD: 1/22/2010
COL Louis W. Futrell, #269, MIPDOD: 8/6/2010
Mr. Arthur Fields, #303, MIPDOD: 11/21/2000
LT Jack Gardner, #18, MIPDOD: 6/12/2010
CPT Walter R. Geyer, #24, MIPDOD: 11/25/2007
MSGT Charles H. Gilbert, #540, MIPDOD: 9/1/2010
LTC Richard M. Gillspie, #128, MIPDOD: 8/25/2007
MAJ Richard W. Goode, #12, MIPDOD: 1/13/2006
Lt Richard P. Grimes, #460DOD: 9/18/2010
COL Corbett L. Guinn, #329, MIPDOD: 12/16/2006
CDR Harry F. Gwynne, #16DOD: 11/30/2009
1LT Theordore W. Hadde, #23DOD: 10/2010
Mr. Irving M. Haecker, #250, MIPDOD: 9/25/2010
MAJ Paul B. Hammersmith, #27DOD: 8/20/2010
CW4 Adolf Herbst, #155, MIPDOD: 12/24/2005
PSCS Robert L. Hodgson, #58, MIPDOD: 8/8/2010
WO(JG) Charles K. Horner, #378, MIPDOD: 9/24/2009
Mr. Walter L. Hodson, #529DOD: 7/2010
LCDR Hubert L. Hoffman, #424DOD: 2/24/2009
LTC Charles F. Hunt. #114, MIPDOD: 9/1/2010
COL Stuart F. Jillson, #364, MIPDOD: 4/21/2010
COL Bruce F. Johnston, #999, MIPDOD: 6/26/2002
MAJ William H. Jones, #43, MIPDOD: 6/12/2009
CPT Frank R. Jordan, #10, MIPDOD: 11/23/2009
Mr. C. Clark Julius, #76, MIPDOD: 9/13/2010
MAJ Gerald L. Kanzeg, #23, MIPDOD: 11/23/2003
MAJ John M. Kapp, #16DOD: 5/21/2008
LCDR Richard A. Kirkman, #364, MIPDOD: 5/11/2009
MAJ Henry A. Knox, Jr., #513, MIPDOD: 7/27/2008
2LT Michael Latora, #42, MIPDOD: 4/1/2010
LTC Carroll W. Lee, Sr., #531DOD: 12/25/2009
Mr. William H. Leferson, #369, MIPDOD: 7/10/2010
LTC Henry G. Leu, #221, MIPDOD: 11/28/2008
LTC Ralph H. Lewis, #537, MIPDOD: Unknown
COL George R. Lindsey, #269, MIPDOD: 11/14/2009
COL Robert M. Lively, #517, MIPDOD: 7/5/2009
CW2 Donald E. Lockhart, Sr., #314, MIPDOD: 1/19/1997
ENSGN Samuel H. Lones, #18, MIPDOD: 12/12/2002
Capt Frederick H. Lorenson, #56, MIPDOD: 8/26/2010
MSGT Robert E. MacArthur, #355, MIPDOD: 7/11/2010
COL Richard H. Magers, #17, MIPDOD: 9/4/2010
LTC Walter S. Makuch, #43, MIPDOD: 3/31/2010
MAJ Bernard Miller, #18, MIPDOD: 5/1987
CSM Donald R. Miller, #540, MIPDOD: 9/23/2010
MSG Walter G. Miller, #155, MIPDOD: 3/31/2009
Mr. Gerald F. Moore, #444, MIPDOD: 8/13/2010
CW2 Carl Mueller, #510, MIPDOD: 6/16/2009
MAJ Harry D. Newell, #78, MIPDOD: 6/2/2007
CAPT Raymond A. Nielsen, #373, MIPDOD: 11/21/2008
CW4 James R. Oliver, #373, MIPDOD: 1/17/2009
1LT Garland Ormand, #513, MIPDOD: 1/2/2010
MG Robert D. Orton, #344, MIPDOD: 5/5/2010
COL Robert E. Osborn, #507, MIPDOD: 5/10/2009
MAJ Joseph M. Patterson, #482, MIPDOD: 8/26/2009
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LCDR Donald E. Pennington, #80DOD: 7/12/2010
Mr. Thur D. Petersen, #507DOD: 6/27/2010
LT William R. Phillips, #250, MIPDOD: 5/7/2010
LTC Clifford E. Porterfield, #366, MIPDOD: 7/26/2005
LT Col Grady M. Reed, #17, MIPDOD: 10/17/2010
CWO Wilmer W. Reynolds, #134, MIPDOD: 8/21/1999
COL Allen P. Richmond, #355, MIPDOD: 7/11/2010
COL William T. Riley, Jr., #4, MIPDOD: 3/18/2009
Mr. Ernest G. Rogers, #523, MIPDOD: 8/12/2009
LTC James D. Rogers, #44, MIPDOD: 3/4/2009
CPT Kenneth L. Ross, #385, MIPDOD: 7/8/2010
VADM James R. Sanderson, #440, MIPDOD: Unknown
CAPT Edward E. Sarff, #369, MIPDOD: 3/20/2010
LT Erhard Schaefer, #413, MIPDOD: 2/17/2008
LTC Kenneth W. Schoenwether, #18, MIPDOD: 9/4/2007
CDR Arthur D. Seeland, #354, MIPDOD: 10/23/2009
LT Durland Skinner, #18, MIPDOD: 8/25/2010
Mr. Leonard A. Sewell, #512DOD: 5/19/2009
COL Moyers S. Shore, #447, MIPDOD: 4/5/2006
MAJ Robert A. Showalter, #155, MIPDOD: 2/15/1998
COL John R. Simmons, #134, MIPDOD: 8/21/2007
M/SGT Allen E. Smith, #76, MIPDOD: 10/11/2010
CAPT Harry D. Smith, #532, MIPDOD: Unknown
MGEN Frank H. Smoker, Jr., #76DOD: 7/16/2010
COL Ernest C. Snow, #409DOD: 10/26/2009
Mr. Linwood P. Snyder, #352DOD: Unknown
LtCol Robert L. M. Snyder, #221, MIPDOD: 11/12/2009
CW4 Orril E. Sorensen, #273, MIPDOD: 3/23/2009
COL Maurice A. Spenny, #43, MIPDOD: 2/18/2010
LT Warren F. Stewart, #72, MIPDOD: 7/1984
MG James B. Stodart, Jr., #999DOD: 5/5/2010
Mr. Rudoph J. Stohler, #338DOD: 8/12/2010
CPT John Stoffa, #23, MIPDOD: 10/13/2009Mr. Ellis E. Stumm, #531
DOD: 10/10/2010LT William E. Tabbs, III, #354, MIP
DOD: 1/16/2000CWO Richard G. Tate, Jr., #316, MIP
DOD: 8/21/2010CAPT William F. Thompson, #460, MIP
DOD: UnknownMSGT James G. Thompson, #507
DOD: 7/1/2010LT Daniel D. Tontz, #24, MIP
DOD: UnknownCapt Roy E. Van Delinder, Jr., #447, MIP
DOD: 8/24/2010LTC Lloyd G. Van Syckle, #42, MIP
DOD: 10/20/2008LTC James E. Victor, #121, MIP
DOD: 5/23/2009Capt Raymond O. Waldoetter, #999, MIP
DOD: 1/22/2010Mr. Philip J. Walker, Jr., #33, MIP
DOD: 6/2/2010CPT John W. Weimert, #505, MIP
DOD: 8/30/2006CWO James T. Wheeling, #310, MIP
DOD: 4/11/2009CAPT William R. Widner, #482, MIP
DOD: 1/16/2008LTC Eugene W. Wiggins, #311, MIP
DOD: 6/29/2009LT Calvin W. Wilson. #460, MIP
DOD: UnknownMr. Richard W. Willyoung, #303, MIP
DOD: 9/20/2010CW4 William C. Woolnough, #494, MIP
DOD: 3/23/2007LTC John E. Worden, #303, MIP
DOD: UnknownSSGT Robert L. Zike, #66, MIP
DOD: 8/30/2010Mr. Soloman Zeidman, #3, MIP
DOD: 10/20/2010
NEW MEMBERS
UTC Albert M. Anderson, #171, MIPSponsor: Clarence G. LeVelle
SSGT William F. Baskerville, #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson
1LT Douglas T. Bates, III, #385Sponsor: Samuel H. Smith
SMSgt Charles M. Becket, #247, MIPSponsor: Russell Hauser Jr.
GySgt Alan L. Bergstrom, #243Sponsor: Thomas R. Derby
E6 William P. Blackford, #266Sponsor: Doug Martin
LTC Floyd M. Burgher, Jr., #364, MIPSponsor: William G. L. Turner
Mr. Adam D. Buttons, #519, MIPSponsor: Gilbert Cuevas
1lt Louis K. Campbell, #72, MIPSponsor: Harry E. Sanders
COL Robert G. Carroll, #507, MIPSponsor: Merlen Howe
SGT Robert E. Caruthers II, #539Sponsor: Albert W. Porter
MSG Louis L. Ceniceros, #129Sponsor: Edward J. Becerra
M/SGT Gregory A. Chille, #27, MIPSponsor: Joseph M. Fleming
MSG Lloyd F. Christopher, #28, MIPSponsor: Richard A. Wooden
Mr. Merrill L. Clark, #184, MIPSponsor: Jack A. Merler
MMC Jimmy Coleman, #11Sponsor: Jeremy D. Hollaway
SSG Jeffery P. Cottle, #329Sponsor: C. Woodrow Henderson, Jr.
Mr. Matthew R. Davis, #527Sponsor: Cedric L. Smith
Maj Thomas H. DeLong, #23Sponsor: Unknown
CPL Kurtis R. Derby, #243Sponsor: Thomas R. Derby
Mr. Philip A. Donnelly, #42Sponsor: Thurman C. Pace, Jr.
SMSGT Joe B. Dye, #19, MIPSponsor: Fred O. Wyant
Mr. William F. Ellis, #435, MIPSponsor: Gilbert H. Porter
Mr. William T. Ellison, Jr., #549, MIPSponsor Robert E. Simpson
Mr. Wayne S. Flora, #424, MIPSponsor: Harry E Sanders
LtCol Bryan S. Franklin, #541Sponsor: Richard L. Moore
Mr. Moises I. Gomez, #42, MIPSponsor: Paul M. Ferreira
YN2 John L. Gray, Sr., #72Sponsor: Lawrence B. Smith
CPL William L. Grigsby, #514Sponsor: Joseph Warshawsky
1SG George W. Hepler, #76Sponsor: John K. Lyter
LTC Carl E. Hollar, Jr., #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson
CPT Brian A. Hunt, #11, MIPSponsor: Jeremy D. Hollaway
BrigGen Bart O Iddins III, #514, MIPSponsor: unknown
CPT Christopher C. Johnson, #8Sponsor: John G. Norris
CAPT Charles M. Johnson III, #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson
Mr. Christopher R. Kinter, #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson
SSGT Lee N. Koke, #88Sponsor: Ronald C. Hicks
CPO Alvin P. Lehner, $40, MIPSponsor: John W. Kraft
Mr. John C. Liley, Jr., #114Sponsor: Robert K. Chapman
1st LT Frank J. Mailki, Jr., #355, MIPSponsor: Hank Dunbar
SGM David C. Merchant, #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson
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CAPT Kevin S. Mertens, #548, MIPSponsor: William B. Rogers
MSG Frederick R. Messer, #527Sponsor: Unknown
Mr. Harold A. Miller, #134, MIPSponsor: Donald L. Dunlap
SGT Elvan D. Moen, #26, MIPSponsor: Vernon D. Andridge
TMCM Larry J. Nicodin, #28, MIPSponsor: Thomas Evans
CAPT George R. Owens, #66, MIPSponsor: Ronald L. Elliott
Mr. William M. Paeth, #414, MIPSponsor: Charles I. Wooddy
Mr. David R. Patterson, #26, MIPSponsor: Vernon D. Andridge
Mr. Cornelio M. Perez, #266Sponsor: Ioannis E. Patronas
SPC Timothy Ramsdell, #338Sponsor: Craig A. Ramsdell
SPC Allen W. Record, #114Sponsor: Charles E. Warren, Sr.
LTC William F. Reinhold, #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson
Mr. Michael T. Rudd, #373Sponsor: John B. Pierson
SP4 James E. Ryan, #386, MIPSponsor: Andrew F. Hirst
Mr. Kolen W. Sawyer, #435, MIPSponsor: Charles R. Cooper
Col Kent Schlussel, #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E, Simpson
SGT David L. Schrocder, #541Sponsor: Douglas C. Fraker
FTCS Roger D. Skeens, #11, MIPSponsor: Jeremy D. Hollaway
Mr. Paul D. Sleeper, #72, MIPSponsor: William GL Turner
CDR Billy W. Sloan, #171, MIPSponsor: Clarence G. LeVelle
SGT Hunter J. Smith, #385Sponsor: Samuel H. Smith
BM1/C John C. Soy, #539 Sponsor: Bud Porter
CAPT John R. Taylor, #112, MIPSponsor: Mike Biddler
LCDR Ronald M. Thompson, #17Sponsor: Al Putnam
Cpt Lowell A. VestalSponsor: Thomas L. Upton
CWO3 Bobby H. Vinton, #112, MIPSponsor: John Creel
SFC Kevin S. Wagner, #76, MIPSponsor: John H. Austin
Mr. David W. Wantland, #385Sponsor: David A. White
LtCol Charles M. Ward, #549, MIPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson
Mr. Arthur H. Weiss, #26, MIPSponsor: David Dohn
CPO Robert E. Wright, #88, MIPSponsor: Tom Gruis
Mr. Jeffrey W. Yates, #26, MIP Sponsor: Vernon D. Andridge
MEMBERSHIPS-IN-PERPETUITY
17344 CPO Robert E. Wright, #8817345 Mr. John S. Henderson, #30317346 Mr. George H. Mason, #30317347 SGM Louis M. Numkin, #26517348 SGT Sidney Shaenfield, #50717349 Mr. Vandell C. Owen, #30317350 CAPT Roy T. Ota, #12917351 Lt Col Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #38517352 Lt Col Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #54717353 Lt Col Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #15217354 Lt Col Harry E. Sanders, Jr.,#13417355 LTC Kenneth L. Lowmiller, Jr., #1117356 Mr. Augustus C. Everett, #32917357 LT John D. Johnstone, #617358 LTC Alonzo G. Smith, Jr., #3317359 SGM Louis M. Numkin, #50717360 CAOT Kevin S. Mertens, #54817361 Mr. Eddie H. Sykes, #4417362 LCDR John B. McKlevy, #41417363 BMC John C. Soy, #53917364 SGT Robert E. Caruthers, II, #53917365 SMSGT Joe B. Dye, #1917366 CAPT John R. Taylor, #11217367 CWO3 Bobby H. Vinson, #11217368 SP4 James E. Ryan, #38617369 LTC Floyd M. Burgher, Jr., #36417370 M/SGT Gregory A. Chille, #2717371 TMCM Larry J. Nicodin, #2817372 SFC Kevin S. Wagner, #7617373 Mr. Harold A. Miller, #13417374 FTCS Roger D. Skeens, #1117375 CPT Brian A. Hunt, #1117376 COL Kent Schlussel, #54917377 LTC William F. Reinhold, #54917378 Mr. William T. Ellison, Jr., #54917379 LTC Carl E. Hollar, Jr., #54917380 SSGT William F. Baskerville, #54917381 SGM David C. Merchant, #54917382 CAPT Charles M. Johnson, III, #54917383 Mr. Jeffery E. Hodges, #54917384 Mr. Christopher R. Kinter, #54917385 CAPT George R. Owens, #6617386 CT2 Robert E. Simpson, #54917387 LTC William E. Hershey, Jr., #54917388 COL Edward W. Nolte, #24317389 CW4 George E. Barton, Jr., #100017390 LtCol Harry E. Sanders, Jr., 38617391 Mr. B. Benjamin Masoyan, #2617392 Mr. Jeffery W. Yates, #2617393 SGT Elvan D. Moen, #2617394 Mr. David R. Patterson, #2617395 Mr. Arthur H. Weiss, #2617396 GS-13 William F. Ellis, #43517397 Mr. Kolen W. Sawyer, #43517398 Lt Col Charles M. Ward, #54917399 Mr. Adam D. Buttons, #51917400 UTC Albert M. Anderson, #17117401 CDR Billy W. Sloan, #17117402 COL Robert G. Carroll, #50717403 Mr. Moises I. Gomez, #4217404 Lt Col Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #42
17405 Lt Col Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #4417406 BrigGen Bart O. Iddins, III, #51417407 MSG Lloyd F. Christopher, #2817408 E7 William M. Paeth. #41417409 Mr. Merrill L. Clark, #18417410 Mr. Wayne S. Flora, #42417411 1stLT Royce A. Watson, #30317412 Mr. Paul D. Sleeper, #7217413 1LT Louis K. Campbell, #7217414 1st LT Frank J. Mailki, Jr, #35517415 Sgt Herschel O. Thomas, #36417416 SMSGT LeRoy C. Daniels, #53517417 Col Paul Bailey, #53517418 MSG Charles S. Sarbaugh, #54917419 CW4 George E. Barton, #54217420 Maj William McKinley, #13417421 Mr. William H. Taft, #13417422 Mr. Warren H. Harding, #13417423 LtCol Harry E. Sanders Jr, #31017424 Capt Alan D. Johnston, #9217425 CPO Dennis C. Ricker, #37317426 LtCol Harry E. Sanders Jr, #44017427 LtCol Harry E. Sanders Jr, #717428 CPO Alvin P. Lehner, #4017429 SMSgt Charles M. Becket, #247
3-6-5 CLUB
G. Edwin Barton, #548Jennie Barton, #548Austin D. Brown, #45William C. Doty, #995Robert G. Carroll, #507Feliciano Guzman, #507Frank J. Mailki, Jr., #355Betty Jean Meace, #28Louis M. Numkin, 507William G. L. Turner, #529
SEM FUND
In Memory of Billy E. AlexanderAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Rickie Marl Foor, Sr.Andrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Honor of Fredericksburg Chapter #545Town of Colonial Beach, VA
In Honor of Grand Masters Chapter #996Town of Colonial Beach, VA
In Memory of Buck Sylveston HailAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Paul HammersmithCharles & Betty Wallens
In Memory of Cecil HannaAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of George HarringtonIrving & Ila DietscherAndrew & Janice DrenkhahnJoe & Gail HarrisGerald H. HoustonJoseph & Kaethe IllesKenneth L. Lowmiller, Jr.
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Frances A. LyonKeye Perry, Sr.Harry & Lyn SandersDonald & Linda ShawSenandoah Valley #543Charles & Betty WallensCOL & Mrs. Charles E. WallensRichard & Judy Williamson
In Memory of June HighSid & Marion Shaenfield
In Memory of James HorneAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Donald W. JonesAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Honor of Langley-Monroe #310Town of Colonial Beach, VA
In Memory of Vincent O. LivermoreAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Richard H. MagersSid & Marion Shaenfield
In Honor of Minuteman #995Town of Colonial Beach, VA
In Memory of Harry J. MoosegianJoseph & Kaethe IllesClarence & Vera Nelson
In Memory of Earl Peterson, Jr.Andrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Margaret PirkigRichard & Judy Williamson
In Honor of Quantico #44Town of Colonial Beach, VA
In Memory of Paul E. ShawDonald & Linda Shaw
In Memory of Roger A. SmitleyAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Kyle O. SmithAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Frederick SpeidelAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Phil TilsonShenandoah Valley #543
In Memory of Jack T. VannoyAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Ollen Edward WarrenAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of Larry J. WilletteAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
In Memory of William G. YarbonoughAndrew & Janice Drenkhahn
PROPELLER CLUB
Paul L. BaileyG. E. BartonDennis R. BlockWilliam L. BreedFeliciano GuzmanAndrew F. HirstMerlen HoweRobert R. McConnellKeye Perry, Sr.Sid ShaenfieldJoseph F. Zito
SEM FUND PATCH
Garnett BaileyPaul Bailey Max BaldingC. Wayne BarnesGeorge E. BartonJack BeelerDennis R. BlockRich BlumingJames W. BranchBill BreedJohn J. BrownGeorge ChapinJohn C. ColeRalph CurrierCharles DavisBilly DillCarl R. DeverDick DewingPhilip A. DonnellyHenry DoveBob ElertPaul M. FerreiraBob FranksBob GardnerDavid GardnerJohn GilbreathBill GreeneFeliciano GuzmanRussell HainG. R. HarmanMerlen HoweWeiland JohnsonBobby J. KitchenTom KurtzweilI Lewis LangleySandy MackeyJ. R. MartinRobert C. McClendonJames R. McConnellWilliam MeansRobert MertensKlaude MillerWilliam MinneciZebulon V. MorganBob V. MoroanRobert L. Murphy, Jr.Ed NolteLouis M. NumkinMike O’KellyEdward OliverGreely R. Palmer, Jr.Bernie S. PelingonJuan G. Pena, Jr.H. R. Pennington, Jr.Keye Perry, Sr.David RowsonWayne I. SmithRaymond SteeleRon StitesDan TaylorCharles Umberger
Carroll VaryKen WeylerW. K. Whichard, Jr.Dick W. WilliamsonRichard WyattJoe Zito
FAMB AMERICANISM PATCH
Dave AlderferPaul BaileyJames BensonDennis R. BlockBill BreedBob Davis Bill DillHenry DovePaul M. FerreiraBob GardnerDavid GardnerFeliciano GuzmanRussell HainBill HaynesMerlen HoweBobby J. KitchenJ. R. MartinSandy MackeyRobert C. McClendonJames R. McConnellKen McNeelyAndrew McVeigh, IIIKlaude MillerEd NolteLouis M. NumkinMike O’KellyRoy OtaBermie S. PelingdonJuan G. Pena, Jr.H. R. Pennington, Jr.Keye Perry, Sr.Sid ShaenfieldRon StitesWilliam StoneDan TaylorCarroll VaryWillis K. Whichard, Jr.Jon WilsonRichard WyattJoe Zito
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CHAPTER NEWS
HAMPTON ROADS #6, PO1 John H. Knox, Secretary, 913 Holladay Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-5207. Chapter 6 is honored and proud to accept Bros. Michael Johnstone and his father John Johnstone as our newest members. Bro. Michael Johnstone became an MIP member in May but was not initiated because of our Installation in June and our Summer break from July thru August. In September at our dinner meeting Bro. Michael was initiated. His father Bro. John Johnstone a MIP mem-ber of Portsmouth #352 presented his son Bro. Michael with his Sojourner’s Medal and members handbook. Then to our surprise Bro. John Johnstone presented the chapter with his Application to join chapter #6. It is really great to have Father and son together.
L-r: Bros. John Johnstone, Michael Johnstone.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN #16, Mr. Leon-ard R. Bezar, Secretary, 239 Lafayette Lane, Wayne, PA 19087-1115. On 20 October, 2010, Past President, Cdr, USCG, (Ret) Bill Doty, served as Guest Inspect-ing Officer for an Annual Area Manager Inspection of the NJROTC Unit at Owen J. Roberts High School, Pottstown, PA. This NJROTC Unit is commanded by Capt. USN (Ret), Marc Stanley, Senior Naval Science Instructor, assisted by Gunnery Sergeant Charles Mahala USMC (Ret). For each of the past two years, our Chapter has been privileged to award competitive scholar-ships to two cadets from this unit to attend the Freedoms Foundation Youth Leadership Conference at Valley Forge. So, the day readily exemplified the value of the National Sojourners program of working closely with the JROTC and ROTC programs to produce quality leaders for the future. This Unit was given a very high proficiency rating by Cdr Doty. At the Awards Presentation Ceremony following, for invited families and guests, the Corps of Cadets then put on a demonstra-tion of their precision trained Color Guard and Drill Team capabilities. In prepared remarks, Cmdr Doty stressed that these
students had made a choice to participate in this elective program, without realizing at the time all the benefits that would come to them that will aid them in their future lives and careers. The school principal and the superintendent of the District then also spoke of their willing support for the NJROTC program.
L-r: President Ed Weisser, RWPGM, Speaker Ill. Don Albert, RWPGS, Secretary Leonard Bezar.
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY #42, Lt Col William H. Haynes, Secretary, RR 2 Box 2537, Cresco, PA, 18326-9524. Northern New Jersey #42 held their September meet-ing at the Cannon Gate Club at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, and we were honored to have the National President, Bro. Harry E, Sand-ers, Jr. and his lovely wife, Lynn, visit with us. Bro. Sanders gave an inspirational talk on his theme of Duty -Honor -Country and his award program of Propelling National Sojourners Forward. Bro. Forman gave a talk on Elder Scam and shared his experi-ences of his Mother being a victim. Older people and their children should always be aware of scam artists preying on the elderly. Bros. Philip A. Donnelly and Moises I. Gomez were initiated into the chapter and welcomed with open arms.
HARRISBURG #76, Mr. John A. Judge, Secretary, 2007 Columbia Ave., Camp Hill, PA 17011-5423. At a recent meeting of our Chapter Past President Vaughn Schwalm was presented with the Presi-dential Citation award for Youth Emphasis, Americanism/Scholarship, Bridge of Light and ribbon and Certificate for Strengthen-ing Masonic Understanding and the Past Commanders’ award for % of Active Duty members by President E. Thomas Kuhn. Deputy Area Rep. Jack W. Heinze reported that six young men attended the American Leaders Summit at Valley Forge last July.
L-r: National Sojourners President Harry E. Sanders, Jr.; Bro. Jack W. Heinze; 6
sponsored candidates, Michael R. Cro-means, Martin A. Garcia, Michael A. Grice, Joshua S. Moyer, Jordan E. Specht, Jo-sef S. Volk; and Area Rep. Raymond A. Vaughan.
He also reported that 26 certificates and ribbons were presented to members of the JROTC/ROTC Units last year. Our speaker in September was Bro. Edward E. Shank, Major, USA, who recently returned from his assignment as public affairs officer in the Middle East. President Kuhn presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation and welcomed him home. In October we en-joyed hearing a speaker from the Carlisle War College, Ms. Christie P. Smith a civilian who described her life as a member of the graduating class of 2011. She highlighted the various programs and activities of that great institution
L-r: Ms Christie P. Smith receiving her certificate from Bro. E. Thomas Kuhn. Bro. David Broy thanked the members for their fi-nancial support and physical effort resulting in the placement of 5,484 American Flags and Pennsylvania Flags at the entrance to the Indiantown Gap Military Cemetery and their past efforts of placing flags at the shrine center during the Massing of the Colors programs.
L-r: Bros. David M. Broy, Vaughn Schwalm. The Potentate was presented with Heroes of ’76 Certificate for the con-tinued support we received from the Zembo Shrine Center for its support of the Flag Dis-play on the lawn and the Heroes program.
L-r: Bros. E. Thomas Kuhn, Robert D. Johnson.
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SALT LAKE #114, SSGT Charles E. Warren, Sr, 3787 East 1200 South, Her-ber City, UT 84032. During a recent family visit to Salt Lake City, UT, 1st National Vice President “Bob” McConnell found time in his busy schedule to meet with some of the officers of Salt Lake #114/Great Salt Lake Camp Heroes of ‘76. Camp Commander “Bud” Cornelison conducted the entourage on a very informative and interesting tour of the beautiful and historic Salt Lake Masonic Temple. Bro. McConnell shared a lot of information regarding the activities of our National officers.
L-r: Chapter President Robert K. McKen-zie, PGM; 1st National Vice President “Bob” McConnell; new Regional Representative Glen A. Cook, PGM; and outgoing Regional Representative Bill F. Baker, PGM, pictured in the Colonial Room of the Salt Lake Ma-sonic Temple.
PASADENA #265, LTC Joe Ryland, Secretary, 5215 Kauffman Ave, Temple City, CA 91780-3948 At a recent chapter meeting Bernie Harris presented an excel-lent program about Bill Mauldin who drew cartoons during WWII about “Willie and Joe”. These cartoons were published for several years in the Stars and Stripes. General Patton did not like the cartoons because he thought they were degrading to officers; However, General Eisenhower thought they were appropriate. Chapter meetings of Pasadena #265 are popular among local members; also non-member Sojourners often attend. One reason is the “laid-back” atmosphere. Our bylaws state “Roberts Rules of Order shall not be followed during chapter meetings, nor any other form of formal order”. Yet, we espouse and advocate the Purposes of National Sojourners. Our chapter is very competitive among the other chapters in the Southern California Area.
L -r: Don Regis, Joe Ryland, Mark Ber-asley, and Arthur Zabounian.
PORTSMOUTH #386, Maj. C. William Willey, Secretary, PO Box 1264, Do-ver, NH 03820. National President Harry Sanders, of National Sojourners Inc. visits Northern New England Area. Bros. Robert Piotrowski and James Ryan initiated into Portsmouth #386. Bro. Piotrowski was raised to the Degree of Master Mason May 6, 2010. Bro. Piotrowski served with the United States Army for twelve years at-taining the Rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He recently joined the United States Air Force Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel. Bro. Ryan is a Worshipful Past Master of Star in the East Lodge No. 59 Exeter, New Hampshire. He has been awarded the Major General John Sullivan Medal from the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire for his dedicated services. He is active with Dover- Portsmouth Valley of Scottish Rite in New Hampshire. Brother Ryan was recently awarded the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Medal for his dedi-cation to Scottish Rite, Blue Lodge, church and community affairs. Both of these Broth-ers joined as MIP Members. This initiation ceremony was done by our National Presi-dent Sanders, who as part of his agenda for his year as National President is to visit as many Chapters as possible.
Bro. Sanders presenting Propeller Club Award pin to Area Rep Andrew F. Hirst.
L-r: Bros. Cederic Smith, Calvin Keyler, Harry Sander and his Lady Lynn, Jack Campbell and his Lady Barbara, Randy Cary, Palmer Martin and his Lady Nadine.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA #435, CPO Charles R. Cooper, Secretary, 3247 Sabal Palm Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32277. On September 1, 2010 our chapter initiated 2 new members. Bros. Kolen Sawyer and William F. Ellis were instructed and obli-gated by our Reg Rep Howard Hudgins, PP, PC, with the assistance of several Past Presidents and officers. Pedro A. Arroyo, PNC, and Area Rep Richard C. Wyatt, were present to witness and congratulate the new Sojourners.
L-r: MW Elmer G. Coffman, PGM of Florida and a Sojourner, who gave the din-ner presentation; Robert T. Shellenberger, PP, PC, who presented the Medal lecture; Pedro A. Arroyo, PNC; new members Kolen Sawyer, William F. Ellis; Richard C. Wyatt, PP, PC, Area Rep.; Howard Hudgins, PP, PC Regional Rep.; and Charles R. Cooper, PP, PC, Secretary, And Adjutant.
FREDERICKSBURG #545, SSGT Shel-by L. Chandler II, Secretary, 211 Stratford Circle, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Across the country, citizens of our great nation paid tribute to those who have given so much to ensure our Freedom, our safety, and our security – our military, our Fire and EMT, and our law enforcement. Not surprising, then, we singled out those in our local com-munities that came to represent our hearts on this day in 2010 – Sep 11th. The National Sojourners led the parade on this day with a Color Guard - Bros. Buck Buchanan/Grand Masters #996, Thom Minnis/Langley Mon-roe #310, and Bill Turner/Minuteman #995 – with a strong contingent of young ladies from the International Order of the Rainbow, who were guided by several Camp Follow-ers. The ladies carried some 20 flags of the Colonial period. Also seen was Bro. Tom Copes/Minuteman #995 carrying the Star Spangled Banner and his Camp Follower, Martha, who carried the Betsy Ross. The Marine contingent was also represented by Bro. Leo Powell/Quantico #44 with the Bennington Flag. The 48-Star Flag lead the Grand Marshal’s vehicle. Bro. Pete Klei/Fredericksburg #545 had the privilege of carrying this long-serving Stars and Stripes, which flew during World War II. Hundreds lined the parade route, and when it was over, a program that began with Bro. Turner leading everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and offered the Toast to the Flag, while the Sojourners/Heroes and Camp Followers stood at attention on the stage.
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NATIONAL COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
Focus Point Three of Five: MembershipGreetings to all Heroes wherever dis-
persed! In this third issue, we address Membership, the lifeblood of all Masonic organizations. Membership has three fac-ets—initiating members, activating existing members, and retaining members over the long term. This article will address those three main points.
Initiating Members: National Sojourn-ers, like all Masonic organizations, has membership issues. Some might say that a National Sojourners’ membership issue is not a Heroes of ’76 issue or even that Heroes of ’76 does not have a member-ship problem. However, the Heroes of ’76 Charge states, “our basic function . . . is to support our parent Order, National Sojourn-ers, Incorporated.” So, Heroes of ’76 will not “sit on the porch,” but will “be in the hunt” to solve any membership issues. What can or should you do?
Have a membership focus, adopt the problem personally, be alert to potential new members, and commit to replace yourself plus one—sign two petitions for your Chapter.
Frequent places where eligible new mem-bers are present--military bases, veterans groups (VFW, MOAA, American Legion, Daedalians, Old Crows, etc.), and Masonic groups and functions.
Carry several petitions in your briefcase or glove compartment where it is always readily available.
Ask a potential member to join National Sojourners—eligible are Master Masons and Officers, Warrant Officers, and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (past or pres-ent) in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, NOAA, or PHS. Do not overlook the National Guard and consider eligible military, non-Masons, who could and should be Masons—get a Mason and you will eventually have a Sojourner candidate.
Invite a potential member to join you for dinner/meeting--the success rate of getting a petition signed over dinner is 70-80%. We have proven this time and again with our Omaha Masonic Friendship Dinners.
Honorary membership requires Chapter leadership involvement to avoid embar-rassing a potential candidate. All advancing Grand Lodge Officers should be National Sojourners. If not already doing so, please
start immediately. Attend Grand Lodge, get a private room, and initiate them right on the spot.
Activating Members: This is core fellow-ship and bonding with the new member and begins with his sponsor before initiation. At his entrance to the meeting, the spon-sor should introduce him and his Lady to the members. Introduce his Lady to other ladies present. Remember, if she is happy, he will be happy and vice versa. While it is very easy for our members to be with close friends, do not leave a potential new member alone. Get to know him, center your conversation on him, and make him feel welcome and comfortable. Once initi-ated, his sponsor should ensure he attends the meeting for a couple of months—this initial 3-4 months is critical in whether he will become involved or not. Assign him a task and let him know that we need his sup-port. He should feel that “No one can take his place if he is not there.” Remember, if his Lady wants to attend, she may (will) af-fect whether he attends. Their attendance, participation, and fellowship are part of the overall wealth of resources and must be nurtured.
The other significant part of activating new and current members is having an ac-tive program at each meeting. The topics can be of almost any nature. Programs at my chapter have addressed the history of Afghanistan from a nationally recognized expert, immigration, the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo, the SAC Museum, German POW Camps, Lewis and Clark re-enactors, the Park Service, veterans’ benefits, the Congressional Medal of Honor and Ma-sonry, Buffalo Bill Cody, John J. Pershing, Essay Contest winners, the Masonic Home, and many, many others. These programs can involve almost any topic. All it takes is for someone to set them up or coordinate them, and for the Chapter to cover the cost of the meal.
Retaining Members: In National Sojourn-ers, a higher percentage of our members already have Membership in Perpetuity (MIP) status than equivalent memberships in our Lodges, Rites, or Shrines. While re-tention is not the same or as extensive as it is as in the rest of the Masonic community, it does exist.
For the individual member, here are some suggestions. As an annual member, please consider obtaining an MIP. National Sojourners conversion rate (MIP cost rela-tive to annual membership cost) is about 8-to-1, the lowest in Masonry, i.e., a Lodge perpetual or life membership often costs 20+ times the annual dues. A National So-journers MIP is a good opportunity that you should not miss. Aside from the monetary
benefit, remembering to pay is or can be a significant issue. Lastly, members can be in current status (dues paid), but be inactive. I encourage all members to attend their Chapter meetings, have dinner with friends, and re-blue those relationships that you held dear in times past. Make the decision now, “I will attend my Sojourner meeting this month!”
For the general membership perspective, if your Chapter does not have a calling list, start one. Call all members, not just the ones that came to the last meeting. Pick one member that has not attending in months or years and arrange to pick him up. Sometimes our members cannot drive at night and will not say so. Bring them to the meeting and take them home after-wards. Don’t let declining night vision cost us a valuable Brother and Lady. Retaining a member starts with that first contact and lasts throughout his tenure. Look at you rolls of suspended members and re-contact them to see if they are happy with their deci-sion. Let them know that like Motel 6, “You left the light on for them.”
In summary, membership is not just an organizational issue, but also an issue for each individual. Adopt the problem, commit to make a difference personally, and replace yourself plus one . . . sign two petitions for membership. If we do this, we CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE and help Order of National Sojourners and Masonry.
P.S. REMINDER: From my first article this year, inactive Heroes of ’76 Camps were to rejuvenate by 30 Sep 10, elect Officers by 30 Nov 10, and initiate Officers by 31 Dec 10. If your Heroes Camp is inactive, have you made a difference and are you on schedule? “This is as true in everyday life as it is in battle: we are given one life and the decision is ours whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act, and in acting, to live.” Brother General Omar N. Bradley
Sincerely and fraternally, Edward Nolte
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CAMP NEWSNORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPS. On
September 26, 2010, Heroes of ’76 from all over California were pleased to present the Flag of the United States of America at the installation of Most Worshipful William J. Bray, the 146th Grand Master of Masons of the Grand Lodge of California. The following Heroes were present: Fort Sutter, Golden West, Peter Lassen, John D. Sloat, John C. Fremont, and William Biehl, Jr. Bro. Van Owens from William Biehl, Jr. Camp was selected to carry and post the Flag of the United States of America.
ALAMO CAMP (Ft. Sam Houston #17). A raw recruit by the name of Daniel Ray Whitacker, normally called “Ray”, was of-ficially made a Hero on 29 September 2010. After many attempts at gaining clandestine admission to the camp, and evading his captors, he was finally cornered and placed in the guardhouse awaiting interrogation. He was shabbily dressed and had wounds throughout his body. He was confined to the guardhouse, fed beans, bread and water until the Commander decided to call him forth to explain himself. He was called upon to give a speech on Bro. Douglas MacArthur. He later claimed that it was his intentions to join the Continental Army. This required several trips through the well-known tributary due to his lack of knowledge of the questions put forth to him. He gave his speech on Bro. MacArthur with some items that were unknown to the Heroes in attendance.
FORT TRUMBALL CAMP (New London #58). On July 4, 2010 the New London Chapter #58, Fort Trumbull Camp had the honor and privilege of carrying the replica of the Stonington Battle flag in the Stonington village Parade. Each year the Stonington Historical Society organizes a participatory parade where the town’s people come out aided by the Society’s members and the towns fire trucks, ambulances and others to have a parade.
The replica flag, 18 X 11 feet in size, is copied after the Battle Flag from the War
of 1812. The first celebration took place on August 10, 1815, a year after the battle, the first year of peace. Stonington’s battle flag, the huge, shot-torn banner of sixteen stars and sixteen stripes, was raised at the 1814 fort, shown on old maps as a curved rampart facing to the south and west. A procession marched to the Congregational church, listened to an address by the Rev. Ira Hart, and returned to the fort, where a prayer closed the day. The historic Ston-ington flag, a very rare 16 star, 16-stripe example and possibly the only period 16 star flag in existence, had been on display for many years in the Ocean Bank building in Stonington, Connecticut. Recently it was taken down for cleaning and assessment and a replica made, as the original is too fragile to even be displayed.
The accompanying photos depict the Bros. before the parade as they gathered, and while marching through the village. L-r: Jim Chianese, Carl Mitchell, John Sasser, C. A. Duke, Charles Yohe, Burt Turner, John Plante, and Ed Childs.
YORK CAMP (Harrisburg #76). The camp was in recess along the smooth running Susquehanna River, the campfire lighted and Commander Larry Rutt had just retired for the evening when an alarm sound form those stationed along the perimeter. Much to our surprise two individuals hand-somely dressed stated they were instructed to report to our camp but both lacked any written orders. They were both placed in the guardhouse. Following the usual ques-tioning, both needed frequent “refreshing”. Few correct answers were missing and both could not recount any heroic deeds.
The Commander’s patience was wan-ing, but both had a sudden recurrence of
memory and correct answers followed. The two Bro.s, John B. Ewell and Norman A. Beard were welcomed into York Camp of Heroes of ’76. L-r: Back Row Candidates John Ewell and Norman Beard. Front Row OOD Edward Baumgardner, CDR Laurence Rutt, C/S Tom Kuhn, and ADJ John Judge.
PHIL SHERIDAN CAMP (Fort Sill #129). In late October several Heroes were enjoy-ing a cup of coffee around the campfire when a sentinel alerted them to an alarm on the perimeter. Upon investigation they found an injured soldier who wanted help from the camp. The Heroes were dubious but finally allowed him to enter the camp for further interrogation. His head wound caused him to be a bit dazed but, after two trips to the “D” and intense questioning, he was finally identified as a Continental soldier by the name of Bro. Tom Easterly. When challenged further he was identified as the Secretary of Fort Sill chapter and accepted as our newest Hero of ’76.
JOHN J. PERSHING CAMP (Pasadena #265) After three years of unsuccessfully tracking a cunning, ragged, eavesdropper over the badlands of four western states, the Heroes of our camp lassoed and hog-tied a lop-eared interloper who turned out to be none other than the scoundrel they had been seeking. This ragamuffin was subjected to the strictest of interrogations by Douglas Bridges and Joe Daugherty. Then, an in-depth investigation was con-ducted by Steve Harris and Jim Lenon. At the conclusion we were satisfied that there was nothing about this individual that we did not know. Nevertheless, there was serious doubt as to his worthiness to become a member of Pershing Camp. But, after much discussion, argument, and debate it was unanimously decided to allow Ed Apacible to join our camp.
L-r: Jim Lenon, Bob Mason, Joe Ryland, and Harry Sprague.
COL GEORGE F. UNMACHT (Seminole #373). On July 14, 2010 several Heroes of the George F. Unmacht Camp, led by Commander Henry Kuhn gave a Service Flag presentation to the residents of the Cloister, Orlando, FL.
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L-r: Bruce Brooks, Henry Kuhn, Lady Do-ris Kuhn, Dick Wyatt, Lady Margaret Wyatt, John Pierson, and Bill Compton.
GEN WILLIAM WHIPPLE CAMP (Ports-mouth #386). Bro. Richard Asa Gilbert, Sr. Commander of General William Whip-ple Camp opened the camp for a Bivouac. Shortly after the opening there was a com-motion from the outer perimeter. The Sen-tries having investigated the commotion found an individual by the name Philip M. Reed, Jr., stating he was a Mason and National Sojourner in good standing indicat-ing that he wanted to join the Continental Army. After Bro. Reed being interviewed by the Camp Commander, Bro. Richard A. Gilbert, Sr. and other Heroes of the camp present, and they being satisfied of his patriotic intentions he was excepted as a Hero and new Recruit of General William Whipple Camp.
L-r: MW Bro. Arnold M. Ashley, PGM of New Hampshire, PP, PC, Bro. C. William Willey, Adjutant, Worshipful Bro. Kenneth Weyler, Gideon Lodge No. 84 Kingston, New Hampshire, PP, PC, Bro. Lloyd J. Porter, PP,PC, Worshipful Bro. Philip M. Reed, Jr., Worshipful Master, Anniversary Lodge No. 175 of New Hampshire, member Portsmouth #386, Worshipful Bro. Paul M. P. Kelley, PM, Saint James Lodge No. 102 Hampton, 3rd VP, Bro. Richard A. Gilbert, Sr., PM, Chaplain, Rising Star Lodge No. 47 New market, Commander, PP, and Bro. Richard Dewing, PM, Rising Star Lodge No. 47 New market, Reg Rep, PP,PC.
ANDREW JACKSON (Northeast Flori-da #435). Andrew Jackson Camp of ’76 held a bivouac in Jacksonville, FL on August 22, 2010, and initiated Frank B. Doyle, Jr., into the Heroes of ’76.
L-r: Standing Corbin Elliott, 1st VP, OOD; Frank B. Doyle, new Hero; Floyd C. Fields, PP, PC; Charles R. Cooper, PP, PC Secre-tary; Karl E. Hoffine, Chaplain. Seated; Rob-ert Shellenberger, PP, PC, Robert Rouse, PP, PC; Lowell D. Crane, Commander, PP, Treasurer; Thomas Sorenson, Asst. Chief of Staff; Harold Hoffine, PP.
At the September 1, 2010 meeting of Northeast Florida #435, of National So-journers, the General Jonathan Wainwright Award was presented to Andrew Jackson Camp. The award is based on overall per-formance of the Camp in carrying out the purposes of the Heroes of ’76 for the year. The GEN. Jonathan Wainwright award was endowed by Commander Jonathan Wainwright, Jr., son of General Jonathan Wainwright of Corregidor fame in WWII, in honor of his father. No more than one such award is made annually, no more than one award to any Camp. The award was pre-sented by Pedro A. Arroyo, immediate Past National Commander of the Heroes of ’76, and Richard C. Wyatt, Florida Area Rep., to Lowell D. Crane, current Commander of Andrew Jackson Camp.
L-r: Bros Howard Hudgins, Regional Rep.; Charles R. Cooper, PP, PC Secretary; Lowell D. Crane, Pedro A. Arroyo, Richard C. Wyatt.
GEORGIA HUSSARS CAMP (Hunter #502). PC C. Wayne Barnes, Area Rep., assisted by Adjutant Charles V. Deloe and COG Wally J. Crews, conducted “Build the Flag” for Landrum Lodge No. 48, F&AM, Grand Lodge of Georgia, at their September l7, 2010 meeting at the AASR Masonic Cen-ter on Madison Square, Savannah, follow-ing a tasty supper of chili dogs and baked beans. The next day Georgia Hussars Camp joined Moultrie Camp (Charleston Chapter 28) in their annual September en-campment at Harmony Lodge in Beaufort, SC. Bro. Joe Westbrook (GA) received
the Hero Degree and wife Terry received the Camp Followers Degree conducted by Sister Jenny Barton (Mrs G. Ed) and her corps of ladies. This joint venture exceeds a decade’s span of Bro.hood.
Georgia Hussars Camp was represented in the Brooklet, GA Peanut Festival Parade on 21 August 2010 by COG Wally J. Crews and OOD Bruce H. McNall. These Heroes in khakis and tricorns, luxuriated in the COG’s purty red pickup, decked out with flags and door signs. On 31 August the camp held a bivouac to induct Paul W. Sedelmeyer, Sr. At the previous bivouac we inducted J. Walter Tuten, Sr. If we can slow down Bro. Lawton M. Nease, Jr., long enough we will have inducted all of our WWII veterans. All three served in the USN.
Hard workers of the camp don’t limit their dedication to just one organization. Shown is PC Roger W. Coursey, presenting the Martha Washington Medal to Ms. Cathy Miller, Lachlon McIntosh Chapter, DAR for her support of Edward Telfair Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Bro. Coursey is a past president of the SAR chapter and assisted in the dedication of a memorial at the grave of J. Wilson in October 2009.
FT HAWKINS CAMP (Warner Robins #526).
On 16 October 2010, an honor guard lead by the Camp adjutant Don Parrott replaced the worn flag of Tyrian Masonic Lodge with a new one. The Camp had bar-ley opened when there was an alarm from post #1, the C/S reported that a Member of the National Sojourners was caught trying to enter our camp and was in the guard house under guard, After a proper Investigation and approval of the camp the
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prisoner was admitted as a recruit. After The History, Lectures, and, toast to the flag, Area Rep C. Wayne Barnes was welcomed to the camp. During the Second section the recruit Daniel Kitchens made a number of trips into the big ‘D’.
GEN JOHN STARK CAMP (Green Moun-tain #527) September 25, 2010. Bro. Philip Morton, Commander of General John Stark Camp opened the camp for an En-campment at Old Fort No. 4, Charlestown, New Hampshire which is a living history museum that travels back in time to the 1740’s. The mission of Old Fort No. 4 associates is to” professionally collect, preserve and authentically interpret both physical and intellectual resources which provide an educational understanding and appreciation for the 18th Century heritage of the Connecticut River Valley. Shortly after the opening there was a commotion from the outer perimeter. The Sentries hav-ing investigated the commotion found an individual by the name Douglas W. Almon, stating he was a Mason and National So-journer in good standing indicating that he wanted to join the Continental Army. Af-ter Bro. Almon was being interviewed by the Camp Commander, Bro. Philip Morton and other Heroes of the camp present, and they being satisfied of his patriotic intentions he was accepted as a Hero and new Recruit of General William Whipple Camp.
JOE FOSS CAMP (Chattanooga #540). It was a bright fall day near Brainerd Lodge as the Camp gathered after the harvest. Commander Bill Gregory was greeting the returning “Volunteers” when the Officer of the Day reported that a civilian had arrived who wished to join our struggle against the British. He looked like he had already been through a skirmish with his arm in a sling and walking with the aid of a cane. He looked a bit old to be a recruit. The Commander ordered that he be paraded about the Camp and be subjected to the usual examination. He appeared to be a might slow at first, but soon caught on after a couple of long trips into the “D.” Much to the embarrassment of his sponsor, he was unable to recount even a single heroic act in his obviously long lifetime. Owing to his deep humility and sincerity, he was allowed to join the Camp in hopes that he could
be of some use in the upcoming Winter campaigns.
L-r: Benny Malone, PC, Bob Pelfrey, PC; Officer of the Day, Jerry Wood; Chaplain, Clyde Caldwell; Recruit Gene Meador; Commander Bill Gregory; M. D. Manning, PC; Hank Clark, PC; Commander of the Guard, Jackie Mullinax.
CARL L. SITTER CAMP (Shenandoah Valley #543). During a meeting on August 28th 2010 of the Carl L. Sitter Camp held at Fort Unity, a disturbance was detected at the outer perimeter.
Upon investigation two scraggly looking individuals were trying to invade the camp-site. They were immediately taken into cus-tody and placed in the guardhouse. Upon intense questioning from the Commander
of the guard, he determined that they were sojourners and informed the camp that the two pitiful excuses were wishing admittance into our camp. They were removed from the guardhouse and placed on mess duty while waiting further examination. After ex-tensive examination and many trips to the “D” the two were found to be worthy, and Bros. Thomas O. Canterbury and Venton E. Plum were welcomed into Carl L. Sitter Heroes of ‘76 Camp.
Top row L-r: Wayne E. Price, Aubey A. Dellinger, Jr., Richard C. Radi, (Camp Commander), Charles E. Davis, (Chapter President), Raymond Steele. Second Row, Stephen S. Eisenhauer, Harry E.Sanders, Jr. (National President) Wieland C. John-son; new members, Thomas O. Canterbury and Venton E. Plum.
MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF ALABAMA
Bro. Larry Hancock was elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama in November, 2009. He is the First Vice President of Redstone #353, National Sojourners, in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Assistant Chief of Staff of Monte Sano Camp, Heroes of ’76. MW Brother Hancock began his Masonic career by petitioning Bolivar Lodge #127 in Stevenson, Alabama. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice on October 15, 1987, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on October 29, 1987, and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on November 11, 1987. He served his Lodge as Worshipful Master 1989-90 and has served continuously as its Secretary since 1992. He received his Grand Lodge Certificate in 1989, and served Jackson County as District Lecturer from 1990 to 1998. He served as a member of the Committee on Work in from 1998 to 2006 and served that committee as its Chairman 2004-5. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in November, 2006 and has progressed through the Grand Lodge line and was installed as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama on November 11, 2009. Grand Master Hancock is also a member of the Cahaba Shrine in Huntsville; Huntsville Scottish Rite Bodies, 32° K.C.C.H.; Huntsville York Rite Bodies; Ten Sephiroth Council #255, Allied Masonic Degrees; Alabama College, Rosicrucian Society in the United States; Vulcan Council No 22, Knight Masons USA; Monte Santo York Rite College No 64; Holy Sepulchre Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; Royal Order of Scotland; Dinar Grotto; Dekalb/Jackson Square and Compass Club; the Jackson County Shrine Club and the Perfect Ashlar Society of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. He is an honorary member of Progress Lodge #870, Arab Lodge #663 and the Grand Lodges of Tennessee and Kentucky.
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MID WINTER MEETING 11 – 15 JANUARY 2011
GREENVILLE, SC 29607 RESERVATIONS: 864-678-7126
John Sevier #548 is pleased to serve as the host chapter for the upcoming Mid-Winter Meeting (MWM) in Greenville, South Carolina. The chapter invites you to discover and experience the ambience of the area. The Embassy Suite Golf Resort & Conference Center features comfortable accommodations with fantastic in-room amenities. Group rate reservation cutoff is 12 December 2010 – so make your reser-vations now. Contact Chapter Manager, Bro. Guy Palmer ([email protected] or 864-297-1913). Registration materials are available on the website (see the National Meeting Information page on the Member dashboard in the SOJOURNERS ONLY section) or, upon request, from the National Secretary.
MILITARY TRIBUTE CEREMONY
National Sojourners continues its efforts to recognize our country’s veterans. Our “Lodge Military Tribute Ceremony” scripts, with appropriate cover letters have been in the hands of all Grand Lodges (sent to both the Grand Master and Grand Secretary) Sojourner National Officers, Area/Regional Representatives and Chapter Secretaries since late September. By the time you read this most Grand Lodges will have approved presentation of the ceremony in their juris-dictions. It is intended that this copyrighted ceremony be initiated by Sojourner Chap-ters in Masonic Lodges of every possible state in the United States and in foreign countries where we have Chapters. But, it is mandatory that the Grand Masonic ju-risdiction has given approval before formal contact is made with Masonic Lodges. State approval status may be obtained by contact-ing the National Secretary (703) 765-5000 or our implementation officer, Major Chuck Folsom (402) 721-3223 (no e-mail) or at 449 West 10th Street, Fremont, NE 68025. Status may also be checked on the Com-mand Post page of SOJOURNERS ONLY area of the website (www.nationalsojourm-ers.org). To date ceremony presentations have been most enthusiastically received, Masonic visibility significantly enhanced interest in Masonic history, ideals, purposes and activities much better understood. The refreshment period after the ceremony have resulted in significant enlightenment between Masons, non-Masons and their families. The copyrighted script, with very minor changes, including deletion of enclo-sure (2) as unnecessary and enclosure (3) as impractical in nearly all cases, is in its second printing. Copies are available from Brother Folsom for Chapters and individual Sojourners where they will enhance interest and aid in ceremony production. The small but quality gifts for veterans (Forget-Me-Not pins for Masons and Flag pins with a Masonic emblem stamped on the back for non-Masons) are available from National Headquarters at the very nominal bulk pur-chase cost plus shipping.
BLUE LODGE WALL HANGING
The wall hanging is 27 inches wide by 36 inches long. It is made of 100% US cotton, and it has 380 picks per square inch to give it the beautiful colors and the detail. The wall hanging is made of upholstery material and has a sown liner on the back. It is dry clean only. The cost of the wall hanging is $45.00, which includes a donation of $5.00 to National Sojourners and shipping and insurance. If interested, please send your check or money order to Sandra D. Knotts, P.O. Box 158, Trexlertown, PA 18087.
NSI ESSAY CONTEST QUESTION: What is Your Favorite Patriotic song? WhY?
Essay contest is open to students currently in the 9th to 12th grades [including home schooled students]
Essays length is 300 to 500 words [include word count, cite quotations]Submit essay to local National Sojourner Chapter with Authorized Cover Sheet [filled
out completely]Each Chapter submits a maximum of 3 essays to National Sojourners Headquarters
[postmarked by Jan. 15th, 2011]
JAMES MONROE #549
New chapter will be chartering on 3 January 2010. The Chapter Secretary is Robert E. Simpson, 1223 Courtyard Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
MASONIC BUILDING PLAQUE HONOR’S NATIONAL SOJOURNER
MEMBER
This is the plaque on the Masonic Lodge Building, Pulaski Lodge No. 58, Wells River, Vermont.
11TH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT
Georgia Hussars camp (Hunter Chapter 502)and Moultrie camp (Charleston chapter 28) Held their 11th annual Encampment at Fort Harmony (Harmony lodge) Beaufort SC.
L-r: C. Wayne Barnes Area Rep., New Hero Joseph D. Westbrook GA, Hero Wil-liam J. Peeples, SC.and Ed Barton Regional Rep. We had 21 members present a very successful Encampment.
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National Commander and National Line lay wreath at the Tomb of the Revolutionary Unknown at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
National Commander and National Line and Ladies carry the “colors” in the Grand Lodge of Virginia Masonic Family Day Parade.
National Line and National Commander initiate three members of the Grand Line of Virginia as new Sojourners: RW Louis Kerford Campbell, Grand Junior Warden; RW Paul David Sleeper, Grand Senior Deacon; and RW Wayne Sawyer Flora, Grand Junior Deacon
SOCAL FALL ENCAMPMENT CAMP PENDLETON PICTURES
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A TRIBUTE TO CAMP FOLLOWERS OF 1776
In Seventeen Seventy SixBrave men left home to fightTo make the New America Free,They fought with all their might.Their wives and children helpedAnd behind the lines they stayedTo feed and nurse their fighting men,While with faith in God, they prayed.
With each battle came another campTo be set up on some site.The wives and children followedTheir men into the night.When victory was finally wonDirt graves were everywhere,The remaining fighters struggled homeTo farms – no longer there.
The Heroes’ wives were steadfastAnd behind their men they stoodTo help them build their lives againIn whatever way they could.The Camp Followers of Seventy SixWere courageous, strong and true.When battle hymns are sung with prideThey deserve their glory, too.
STAFF DIRECTORY CHANGES
The Following are recent updates or Corrections to the 2010-2011 Staff Directory:
Pg. 13 Area/Regional Reps. Mr. Calvin Keyler should read LT Calvin Keyler.
Pg. 16 Delete AVCM Donald Bauman from NASOCOCO.Pg. 33 Correct address for Pres: CPT Zebulon V. Morgan to PO
Box 774, White Rock, SC 29177-0774. Pg. 51 [email protected] should read [email protected]. 54 Add the name Betty next to John C. Cole.Pg. 55 Delete the email for Charles Folsom.Pg. 59 Delete the name Sally from next to James Norris.Pg. 60 Delete the email for Elliott Samuels.
COVER PICTURE
A bit of Sojourner history was uncovered recently (24 AUG 2010), when a non-descript dusty old box was opened in preparation for the two-year renovation dedication project for the Shrine Hospital on Punahou Street. The names and Chapters of the Brethren participating in this 30 NOV 1930 ceremony are clearly visible after 80 years as well as the Sojourner Medal and Heroes of ’76 Rib-bon. Columbus #10 (Ohio) and Mare Island #82 (California) are no longer active. It is not known why the Brethren of Hawaiian #9 did not participate in this ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Bro Pete LARSON, PP #11).
