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Issue 28 November-December 2017
The President and Secretary’s Corner Come And Grow With Us
The November meeting will be November 18th or the third Saturday. The Christmas Party December 2nd at the Office. Contact LaTrishia to assist with Christmas dinner 417-234-7832.
September and October were busy months for the Chapter. The pictures are a few of the events and programs.
“Mikes Antiques” (member and Veteran Mike Cook) recently sponsored several fundraising events.
Pictured from left to right front: Harlan, Charles, and Bill. Back row: Rex, Mike, and Susan.
The Chapter has partnered with United Way to build ramps for Veterans. On the left is the ramp for Veteran Ron and Mother Vera Collis. On the right is the ramp for Mr. and Mrs. Crowell. There will be more opportunities to build Veteran ramps. Contact Charles Hopkins to help with ramp construction. [email protected].
VVA Chapter 952 was invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the 31st Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court. The celebration was September 20, 2017 at the Historic Greene County Courthouse rotunda. The Chapter has been invited to partner with the Veterans Treatment Courts to provide mentors serving the court.
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VVA Board of Directors
Harlan Bristol (Army) President [email protected]
John Walker (Army) Vice-President [email protected]
Dan L. Igou (USN)Past President [email protected]
Susan Phillips (USAF) Secretary [email protected]
Rex Krasche (Army) Chaplin, Membership Chair [email protected]
Charles Hopkins (Army) Treasurer [email protected]
Mike Egan (Marine) Sgt. at Arms [email protected]
Bill Beeman (Army) Outreach Coordinator [email protected]
Homeless Veteran Coordinator [email protected]
Tom Blubaugh (USN) Web Coordinator [email protected]
News and Articles Pg. 1, 2, - President, Secretary, and Vice President Pg. 3 - Beloved Hymns Pg. 4,5 - Sponsors Pg. 6,7 -Beloved Hymns, Sponsors Pg. 8 - Who We Are, Calendar
VVA CHAPTER 952 The Wil Daley Memorial Chapter
1925 Bennett #H Springfield, MO 417-693-6298
http:springfieldveterans.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-Veterans-of-America-Chapter-952-Springfield-
MO-2221684631391342/
Issue 28 November-December 2017Harlan spoke about his Vietnam experiences with 7th and 8th graders at Ash Grove School. John, Tom, Rex, Bill will also speak to the classes during Veterans Week. John, Rex, Bill will also speak to the classes during Veterans Week.
The VVA Chapter 952 lined up for the 1st Annual Willard Veteran’s Day Parade. Center photo from left to right: Dan, Charles, Mike, Harlan, John, and Bill.
A Big thank you for all the support this year! Harlan Bristol, President [email protected]
Susan Phillips, Secretary [email protected]
A Pedestrian Effort Words from the Veep by John Walker
I have been busy with many volunteer efforts during the past few weeks. The following will highlight the achievements for the VVA Chapter. I continue to broadcast every other Tuesday at 8:40 a.m on KICK 1340 am talk
radio. The program is about the Veteran and Veteran’s issues. In previous broadcasts, I have talked about the VVA Chapter 952 and numerous discussions on the documentary by Ken Burns. Michelle Dove spoke about the Greene County Veterans Treatment Court. She also works alongside the local Judicial community as the Director of Jericho Commission providing mentors for Veterans in Drug Court and the Veterans Treatment Court programs.
I recently served as the senior representative with the Silver Hair legislature in Jefferson City for three days discussing future senior legislation. The current Missouri stats includes 1/6th of the population are seniors. Better funding might be achieved if the data included both seniors and senior Veterans. The data would better represent the senior needs in Missouri.
I also met with a Veteran Coordinator to the Lt. Governor’s Office about senior issues and the VVA Chapter 952 community work and mission.
Finally, I have agreed to represent Southwest Missouri in determining candidates for the next years class at the Military Academy. I will recommend in order of the top candidates and submit the names to the National board for consideration. It is a lot of work, but interesting!
Well, that is all for now. Thanks for reading. John
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Issue 28 November-December 2017Beloved Hymns A Mini History Susan Phillips
Amazing Grace John Newton 1725-1807 Slave trader who converted to Christianity
America the Beautiful Katherine Lee Bates 1859-1929 A daughter of a clergyman and professor of English literature. She attended the Chicago Worlds Fair 1893 when inspired to write America the Beautiful.
Angels from the Realm of Glory James Montgomery 1771-1854 A combination of Henry Smart (a blind composer) and Montgomery hymn “Regent Square”. Montgomery is ranked with Wesley with over 400 songs with over 300 sung today. He was born in Scotland and the son of a Moravian minister.
Away in a Manager Unknown author Also called “Luther’s Cradle Hymn” from the early 1600
Blessed Assurance, I am Thine Oh Lord, Pass me not or Gentle Savior, Safe in the Arms of Jesus, Saved by Grace (and more) Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 (Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp) A blind poet who said, “Her blindness was a blessing” and wrote over 9,000 hymns. Her life was a testimony of faith.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Jesus Lover of my Soul, Hark the Heard Angels Sing, Love Divine All Love Excelling, Oh for a 1000 tongues I Sing, Christ the Lord is Risen came from Jesus Christ is Risen Today (and more) Charles Wesley 1707-1788 Leader of the Methodist movement who wrote over 6,000 hymns.
It came upon a Midnight Clear Edmund Hamilton Sears 1810-1876 Written by a Unitarian minister.
My Country tis of Thee Samuel Francis Smith 1808-1895 A 23 year old student wrote the song in 1831 as he was preparing for the Baptist ministry.
O Come all ye Faithful Unknown Original title was Adeste Fideles-1852 and translated into English by Frederick Oakley. The song was included in John Francis Wade’s writings (a scribe) to English Roman Catholic College in Lisbon, Portugal. Critics say the song, borrowed from a French chorale or perhaps this was a composition of John Francis Wade.
O Come O Come Emmanuel Unknown A Latin hymn from 1200 CE sung during Advent
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417-887-3733
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Brent Bradley 2581 S Campbell Springfield, MO 417-865-4443 [email protected] www.springfieldmattress.net
Issue 28 November-December 2017Continued: Beloved Hymns A Mini History
O Holy Night Adolphe Adam 1803-1856 A French carol composed in Paris during the Franco-Prussian War in 1812 between the Germans and French. A Frenchman stood and sang O Holy Night and no shots fired. Next, a German stood and sang Luther’s song “From Havens above Earth I come”.
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem Phillips Brooks 1835-1893, Episcopal Bishop Phillips wrote the song as a request from the children of the Church school where he was Rector.
Silent Night Joseph Nohr 1792-1848-Vicar Of Church Of St. Nicholas In 1818, Obendorf Austria, the words were given to a friend, Franz Gruber for a Christmas evening program. The song was sung as a duet with guitar. Four daughters sang the song from village to village while the father sold gloves.
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Joseph Medlicott Scriven 1819-1886 Written in 1855, and one of the 10 most popular hymns of over 400,000 church hymns published in Church history. References Whittemore, Carroll E. Stories of the Christian Hymns. 1979. White, Gary. Stuart, David. Aviva, Elyn. Music in Our World. McGraw Hill. New York. 2001.
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Turkey Time by Eugene Ward
November is a joyous month
Of family celebrations A special month for football games
And a gathering of relations.
As we sit around and watch tv And gobble too much food
Our home is filled with love and laughter In a festive family mood.
And somewhere in a barnyard A loud argument is heard
With the animals shouting fiercely Each trying to have the final word.
The cows yelled, “Eat more chicken” While the pigs cried, “Eat more beef ”
A duck screamed, “Kill the turkey” And a horse sighed, “Oh, good grief ”.
Across this great, wide nation As families eat home cooked meals
They talk, but the food is silent Not a gobble, moo, or squeal.
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Eugene Ward Biography Eugene always loved writing poetry. As a youth, he sent poetic birthday and anniversary cards to family members. It was easy for Eugene to remember song lyrics through poetry and he developed a knack for relating life experiences
and events in poetic rhythms and rhymes. While attending a junior college, in California (1975), his professors worked effortlessly to advance his creative writing skills. In his spare time he studied nature and seasonal changes, people and places set in poetic form as a foundation for submissions in several poetry contests. In 2006, Eugene’s poetry became a book passing on to family and friends.
Eugene is currently working on a second book of poetry while living in Nixa, MO. Eugene is a member of VVA Chapter 952. The picture is a young Eugene at Basic Training Graduation.
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Vietnam Veteran Chapter 952 Helping Veterans Who We Are:
The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 952 is a group of Veterans and their families who actively help Veterans by providing a “helping hand up and not a hand out.” We are a
small active group of Vietnam Veteran’s as well as associates of family and friends making a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families. Our goal and mission is to support Vietnam Veterans, their families and future
generations for all who served their country. We assist the homeless Veteran, active in community networking as well as offering College scholarships for Veterans who qualify semi-annually. We help Veterans of all wars, spouses,
and friends by providing mentoring, friendship, and information as well as assisting the Veterans who have trouble transitioning through the Veterans Court in Springfield. Join us as we make a difference in the lives of Veterans, and Veteran families.
Events and Meetings 2017 October 28 VVA Meeting Guest Julie Clark, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator November 4 Veteran’s Parade - Willard, MO -Arrive 9:00 a.m. Starts 11:00 a.m. November 18 VVA Meeting (3rd Saturday this month) December 9 Golden Corral on South Glenstone Fundraiser 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. December 2 Christmas Party at the Office
Mark your Calendar: Looking ahead to 2018 events: The 1st Annual Fundraiser “Honoring Our Hero’s” Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire and 1st Responders May 18,19, 20 at the Legion Post 639. The 2nd Annual Smoke Em’ if You Got Em’ BBQ Fundraiser Event October 5, 6, 7 2018 at Legion Post 639. The Events are sanctioned under the State Cook-off Association
Come And Grow With Us! VVA Chapter 952 website http://springfieldveterans.org/ For more information, email [email protected] FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-Veterans-of-America-Chapter-952-Springfield-MO-2221684631391342/
VVA Chapter 952 accepts donations in the mail, in person, including Vehicles, good furniture, and anything of value is also accepted and greatly appreciated to help more Veterans. http:springfieldveterans.org/
Location: 1925 E Bennett # H Springfield, MO
New Office Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Call for after hour appointments
Meeting: Last Saturday of the Month Arrive and visit 9:30 a.m.
Starts 10:00 a.m. Social and Lunch 11:30 a.m.
