January - February 2011 VOL. 88, #1

THE SOJOURNER

Proudly serving the cause of Patriotism.

Presentation of the Colors at the oPening of the 232nd grand annual CommuniCation of the most WorshiPful grand lodge, af&am of Virginia held this Past noVember 2010 by federal area sojourners under the

leadershiP ofthe national President-eleCt

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national line offiCers june 2010-june 2011

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: hes@suddenlink.net

President-eleCtLTC William G.L. Turner3618 South PlaceAlexandria, VA 22309-2201703-704-5666email: wglt@att.net

first ViCe PresidentCOL James R. “Bob” McConnell134 Rhonda DriveUniversal City, TX 78148-3420210-659-6813Email: JMcconn529@aol.com

seCond ViCe PresidentLTC Keye E. Perry, Sr.9804 Indigo Brush DriveAustin, TX 78726-2427512-517-2310Email: KEPSojourner@aol.com

third ViCe PresidentCAPT Merlen F. Howe 2795 Westwood RoadLockhart, TX 78644512-398-9583Email: b2c2795@gmx.com

seCretary-treasurerMAJ Nelson O. Newcombe8301 East Boulevard DriveAlexandria, VA 22308-1399-26703-765-5000 / FAX: 703-765-8390 Email: nationalsoj@juno.com Website: www.nationalsojourners.org

ChaPlainLTC Ira M. Flax3519 Kingshill RoadBirmingham, AL 35223205-612-5838Email: IraFlax@aol.com

national Commander COL Edward W. Nolte4702 Windcrest Dr.Papillion, NE 68133-4767402-592-0184Email: EWN@cox.net

military tribute Ceremony

National Sojourners’ efforts to recognize our Country’s military veterans and favor-ably increase Masonic visibility continues with “Lodge of Military Tribute Ceremony” presentations initial performances, which began on and around Veteran’s Day, and were most enthusiastically received. Chapters have indicated programs around George Washington’s Birthday as with our Country’s current patriotic outlook almost anytime is appropriate. Our copyrighted ceremony, to be presented only in Masonic lodges, is intended to be initiated by So-journer Chapters after their Grand Jurisdic-tion have approved it. Initial Grand Lodge response, which began in September, was most favorable but not all approvals have been received as action at the annual Grand Lodge Communication is required in some states. Grand Lodge approval status may be obtained by contacting National Secretary Newcombe, or implementation officer Chuck Folsom (402)721-3223, 449 West 10th Street, Fremont, NE 68025. Status may also be checked on the Command Post page of the Sojourners only area of our website. As state approval is received local action/implementation officers will be designated and necessary assistance will be provided. Veterans gift lapel pins (Forget-Me-Not for Masons – quality flag with Masonic Emblem stamped on the back for non-Masons) are available from National Headquarters. Presentation of these pins is mandatory as they are vital for effective Masonic visibility and impact both during the ceremony and refreshments (also mandatory) thereafter where lively and enlightening conversations about Masonry always occur. Ceremony scripts with instructions which in September were sent to all Chapter Secretaries, Area/Regional Representatives and National Officers at the same time all United States Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries received them, may be produced locally. The second printing of the Script, available from Brother Folsom for any of the above who inadvertently may not have received them. Remember, no matter how well this ceremony is presented it does not appro-priately benefit the potential recipients and our Masonic efforts unless the word gets out properly to everyone well in advance so they come. That means maximum repeated media announcements must be made. All veteran organizations. The Veterans Administration and all uniformed forces personnel and units, active duty and reserve must be personally contacted. Let’s all take due notice hereof and govern ourselves accordingly.

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national President’s message

chapters in Proudly Serving the Cause of Patriotism. More often than not, however, their exciting and innovative Americanism and Bridge of Light (BOL) work goes unher-alded and the Brethren (and Ladies) who are the “movers and shakers” behind this work often never receive the Bravo Zulu’s they so richly deserve. Accordingly, I urge all who hold office in our Order at all levels to resolve to take time to make a list of the Chapters and individuals who should be recognized and singled out for their work and submit a timely award and incentive recommendation for each (properly pre-pared and staffed recommendations must reach the National Secretary by 31 March 2011). Refer to NR 9.1 and the Awards & Ci-tations Pamphlet (June 1999) for guidance.

Now is also the time for Chapter Leaders to resolve to begin developing their chap-ter’s plan to “Teach young Americans about America” and help strengthen the leader-ship skills of our youth through our Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) programs. I have outlined five easy steps to help you get your youth outreach program underway:

steP 1: Make a chapter commitment to participate in the program and send youth to a YLC! It is suggested that your chapter con-sider sponsoring at least one to a joint NS/MOWW regional YLC and one to the Spirit of America Youth Conference at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. This is a KEY step --- your chapter must first establish a goal to participate and do it early enough to allow time to work the details…

steP 2: Appoint a chapter chair and/or committee! The chairman and/or committee will be responsible to the chapter President to follow through on the commitment, raise the funds, identify the students and make the arrangements.

steP 3: Raise the funds! Raising the requisite funds can be done if you start early enough. Here are some fund raising ideas: Call on the membership for a $25 dona-tion to the chapter’s youth education fund; seek Blue Lodge support for full or partial scholarships for local Masonic youth; and/or approach local civic groups and corpora-tions for support. Note that some chapters have had great success seeking support from local retail stores for matching grants of up to a $1000 (contact your National Americanism Chairman for details).

steP 4: Identify the students! Chapters have used many approaches to identify worthy student leaders and extend to them a YLC scholarship opportunity. Some simply look for first come first serve can-didates selected from family and friends of

Masons, Masonic Youth, local high school recommendations, ROTC and JR ROTC Units, Boy and Girl Scout organizations, etc. Others have developed a competitive selection process. Regardless of the selec-tion method used, there are many youth with great leadership potential worthy of our consideration!

steP 5: Reap Master’s Wages! Join with your chapter members in celebrating the successful accomplishment of that part of our purposes focused on “…supporting all patriotic aims and activities in Masonry, for developing true Patriotism and Ameri-canism throughout the Nation…” by hav-ing reached out to young Americans and provided them an opportunity to attend our YLC programs. It is suggested that chapter sponsored students who have completed a YLC Program be subsequently invited to a chapter meeting to give a report on their experiences at the YLC.

Finally, I encourage Chapter Officers to resolve to redouble their focus on BOL pro-grams. The BOL is a liaison, a bonding, an interweaving, a better understanding, and a friendship between National Sojourners and the rest of Freemasonry. BOL programs bring great visibility, relevance, respect, and even new members to our Order. Download a copy of the new improved BOL Handbook from the website and put your chapters program of outreach to the Craft in high gear! In a related effort, your National Fra-ternal Liaison Committee will again host a Fraternal Liaison Breakfast at the upcoming Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America (20 – 22 February 2011 in Denver, Colorado) during which your National Officers will brief selected Grand Lodge representatives on the many ways in which National Sojourners can serve the Craft.

In closing, if you haven’t already done so, I ask that you make your National So-journers New Year’s resolution—then follow through and deliver on your commitment. Join me in Propelling National Sojourners Forward—our individual and collective ac-tions will grow and strengthen our beloved Order. Continue to keep those propellers turning and make something good happen as we continue to work together in Proudly Serving the Cause of Patriotism!

Fraternally,

Harry

Dear Brother Sojourners,As I pen this National President’s mes-

sage, calendar year 2010 is all but over and the beginning of a new year of opportunity is just a few days away. Accordingly, it is a time to reflect and make resolutions, both individually and collectively, for continuing the process of Propelling National Sojourn-ers Forward!

By way of reflection, I encourage that you take some time to evaluate your individual contributions to the order in general and support for your chapter in particular over the past year. Each of you has the potential to make a difference --- relook at what you have done (or not done), where you can improve or be more effective, and resolve to do a little more for our Order in the year ahead! One suggestion (if you have not al-ready done so) is to earn the Propeller Club Award. Information about this prestigious incentive and other important programs may be found on the website. Resolve to register for the Sojourners Only section at www.nationalsojourners.org and get started im-mediately. Remember, making good things happen starts with YOU!

From a collective perspective, our Mid-Winter Meeting to be held 11 - 15 January 2011 in Greenville, South Carolina, will pro-vide a forum for reflection on our progress during the first 6 months of the 2010-2011 Sojourner Year. We will assess progress against our Strategic Plan, as well as, the goals and objectives I set for the Order and make “course” corrections as necessary. As of this writing, approximately 160 have registered for Mid-Winter Meeting which will be hosted by John Sevier Chapter No. 548 at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center.

Over the past 6 months, I have had the privilege of visiting 36 chapters, breaking bread with hundreds of Sojourners and their Ladies, and providing a presentation on key aspects of the plan for Propelling National Sojourners Forward against the backdrop of my theme: DUTY-HONOR-COUNTRY! During that time, I have developed a much greater appreciation for the quantity and quality of work performed by so many of our

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neW members

lt allan g. anderson, #549, miPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson

msg ronald g. andress, #365, miPSponsor: H. Spencer Stewart

m/sgt shawn b. athy, #27, miPSponsor: Irving Dietscher

e9 Clifford n. atkinson, #424, miPSponsor: Dennis E. Edwards

maj stephen s. barranco, jr., #549, miPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson

maj brian j. beck, #397Sponsor: Unknown

CttC james C. beel, jr., #414Sponsor: Theordore R. Pierce

sm1 floyd e. beeler, #541Sponsor: Unknown

sfC jerry W. birdwell, #414Sponsor: Charles I. Wooddy

sfC john r. bowker, #184, miPSponsor: Clifton L. Simmons Jr.

sfC edward buckley, #40Sponsor: Donald Beck

Col Paul a. Cameron jr, #397, miPSponsor: unknown

ltC robert m. Carlisle, #549Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

mr. robert l. Carr, #43, miPSponsor: Robert T. Shipe

ssgt reese e. Carroll, jr., #549, miPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson

ltCol Christopher Chomosh, #101, miPSponsor: unknown

sCPo stephen h. Clark, #533, miPSponsor: Louis H. Ortt

CW3 brian C. Coffey, #502, miPSponsor: C. Wayne Barnes

lt edgar m. Crebbs, #549Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

mr. geoffrey del risse, #490Sponsor: Charles Waterman

mr. ray e. dotson, #365, miP Sponsor: H. Spencer Stewart

mr. dennis t. dyer, #494, miPSponsor: Daniel Kaffka

1lt richard n. early, jr., #549Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

CaPt harry V. eisenberg, #373Sponsor: James Dickenson

Cpl james h. erickson, #40, miPSponsor: Travis G. Dean

ltC Kyle g. ferlemann, #128Sponsor: Dale E. Goodsey

mr. james a. fields, jr., #549, miPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson

sfC Conrad m. fisher, #128Sponsor: Rex C. Green

maj luis r. flores, #7, miPSponsor: Oswald E. Kinat

msgt terrence e. fried, #25Sponsor: Don Wurden

sfC daniel gonzalez, #7Sponsor: John S. English

ssgt david n. goodwin, 549, miP Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

mr. William W. green, jr., #549, miPSponsor: James A. Freeman

MAJ Mike D. Griffin, #549Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

mr. robert a. hassell, #421Sponsor: Unknown

Capt arthur C. hayes, #16, miPSponsor: Robert E. Leopold

Capt john m. hayes, #112, miP Sponsor: John Creel

msgt benjamin j. higginbotham, #114Sponsor: Richard LoomisMr. Paul S. Hogg, #310, MIP Sponsor: J. Richard Rawls

lCdr james j. hughes, #386, miPSponsor: Andrew Hirst

Csm robert a. jacob, #421Sponsor: Roger Rothrock

msgt ronald j. Keeney, #76, miPSponsor: Terry Coffman

CW2 lyndal r. Kennedy, #502, miPSponsor: George A. Vail

e8 leslie b. King, #58, miPSponsor: Winston E. Dean

mr. richard m. King, #397, miPSponsor: unknown

ltCol Craig e. lady, #76, miPSponsor: Vaughn Schwalm

msgt michael W. lafferty, #247, miPSponsor: Russell L. Hauser, Jr.

ssgt jonathan e. lee, #243, miPSponsor: Thomas R. Derby

Po2 russell W. linsley, #56Sponsor: William L. Greene

mr. frank W. little, #365, miPSponsor: H. Spencer Stewart

tsgt bobby g. lockaby, #184, miPSponsor: Garland R. Harman

CW4 bernie r. lusk, #128Sponsor: Dale Goosey

sfC Kenneth W. matheney, #540, miPSponsor: Albert E. Piatt

mr. ron maxwell, #250, miPSponsor: James E. Lenon, Jr.

msgt ronald mcConnell, #25Sponsor: Dale Seubert

e6 lowell t. mcdaniel, #548, miPSponsor: William B. Rogers

msgt michael l. mcdorman, #536Sponsor: Unknown

Capt david l. mills, #112, miPSponsor: Bill Gammill

CaPt john a. muhler, #549Sponsor: Goldie W. Tomlin, Jr.

CaPt david l. olmstead, #518, miPSponsor: Unknown

mr. Charles m. olson, jr., #27, miPSponsor: Irving Dietscher

PrCm ronald l. Parks, #460 Sponsor: Rymond L. Duvall

Cm3/C jack b. Pike, #282, miPSponsor: Marcus Burr Jr.

maj ron Pitcock, #37, miP Sponsor: unknown

o-5 garret W. Post, #56Sponsor: William L. Greene

mr. Paul o. ready, #76, miPSponsor: John A. Judge

maj Charles e. reinhold, #549Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

mgysgt joseph a. reyes, #329, miPSponsor: John J. Brown

mm1 dennis l. robinson, #16, miPSponsor: William C. Doty

mCPo rudolfp Q. dela rosa, #424Sponsor: Edward T. McCarthy

o-6 robert e. rumney, #4Sponsor: Edward T. McCarthy

mr. michael d. rutledge, #364, miPSponsor: Robert J. Cameron

Cdr edward h. scheye, #460, miPSponsor: Jon A. Davies

msgt john P. schnee, #76Sponsor: E. Thomas Kuhn

sgt russel g. snodgrass, #549Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

CPl Karney thomas, #512Sponsor: Donald L. Shaw

ssgt goldie W. tomlin, jr., #549Sponsor: Robert E. Simpson

ssgt serell i. ulrich, #76, miPSponsor: E. Thomas Kuhn

ltC justin Van Wie, #247Sponsor: Robert Cook

mr. jimmy W. Wagner, #424, miPSponsor: Dennis E. Edwards

CPo john W. Whitley, #397Sponsor: Unknown

msg john a. Wilder, #92Sponsor: Gerald W. Gannett

e5 michael t. yared, #266Sponsor: Albert Sicsic

lt stephen l. young, #549, miPSponsor: Robert E. Simpson

membershiPs-in-PerPetuity

17430 Mr. William Green, Jr., #31017431 SSGT Jonathan E. Lee, #24317432 CM3/C Jack B. Pike, #28217433 Mr. Dennis T. Dyer, #49417434 Maj Ron Pitcock, #3717435 Lt Stephen L. Young, #549 17436 E-6 Lowell T. McDaniel, #54817437 SFC Kenneth W. Matheney, #54017438 SCPO Douglas R. Collins, #44017439 LTC Frank L. Roton, #99917440 COL James R. Myers, #1017441 SGT Kenneth H. Kerr, Jr., #22817442 SP4 Howard J. Fletcher, #13617443 Mr. Robert K. McKenzie, #11417444 1SGT Charles R. Davis, #534

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17445 1LT Roy L. Smith, #1917446 CPL Earl K. Shaffer, #54117447 CW5 Jerry L. Marsh, #15217448 MAC Vernon M. Pruitt, #41417449 CPT Thomas Boduch, #51417450 Mr. Frank W. Charlton, #1617451 CAPT Garry A. Rhodes, #53417452 CPT George A. Vail, #50217453 Mr. Lee G. Schuirman, #53417454 CMS Ronald F. Perkins, #44617455 Lt Col William G.L. Turner, #54917456 Capt James F. Benson, Jr., #1917457 Col James R. McConnell, #54817458 Col James R. McConnell, #53017459 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #54917460 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #517461 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #33817462 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #42417463 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #16217464 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #5817465 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #1717466 LTC Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #46017467 COL Andrew J. McVeigh, III, #1917468 Lt Col Alonzo G. Smith, Jr., #27517469 Ltjg Thomas R. Conn, Sr., #16217470 LCDR Wayne Smith, #54817471 CW2 David H. Gardner, #1717472 MAJ Stephen S. Barrance, Jr., #54917473 LT Allan G. Anderson, #54917474 Mr. James A. Fields, Jr., #54917475 SSGT David N. Goodwin, #54917476 SSGT Reese E. Carroll, Jr., #54917477 Mr. Frank W. Little, #36517478 MSG Ronald G. Andress, #36517479 LCDR James J. Hughes, #38617480 CDR Edward H. Scheye, #46017481 MGySgt Joseph A. Reyes, #32917482 Mr. Robert L. Carr, #4317483 MSGT Michael W. Lafferty, #24717484 CW3 Brian C. Coffey, #50217485 Mr. Jimmy W. Wagner, #42417486 CW2 Lyndal R. Kennedy, #50217487 Capt John M. Hayes, #11217488 Capt David L. Mills, #11217489 MSGT Ronald J. Keeney, #7617490 Mr. Paul O. Ready, #7617491 LtCol Craig E. Lady, #7617492 SSGT Serell I. Ulrich, #7617493 E8 Leslie B. King, #5817494 LtCol Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #30617495 LtCol Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #317496 LCDR Angelo G. Coppola, Sr., #16617497 SGT Richard J. Myhre, #53417498 Rev Michael E. Blesen, #52417499 Mr. David L. Carter, #6617500 LtCol Richard D. Byers, #7617501 MAJ Edward E. Shank, #7617502 CW3 Arthur L. Kile, #13417503 COL Eugene Hammonds, #36417504 MMC James R. Coleman, #1117505 CDR Theodore E. Bowers, #7617506 COL George J. Casella, Sr., #50917507 SGT Peter J. Wendt, #28917508 TSgt George E. Effinger, #134

17509 CWO George R. Karsner, #51217510 Mr. Kenneth M. Cage, #53417511 MAJ Samuel I. Banks, #12917512 Mr. Jeffrey L. Fox, #53217513 TSGT Alan V. Kaylor, #7617514 Mr. Ray E. Dotson, #36517515 Col Paul A. Cameron, Jr., #39717516 Mr. Richard M. King, #39717517 Cpl James H. Erickson, #4017518 SFC John R. Bowker, #18417519 TSgt Bobby G. Lockaby, #18417520 LtCol Wendell A. Dutt, #54817521 COL Ivan W. Gwilt, #31617522 MSG Jacob W. Rinier, #1617523 MAJ James W. Rinier, #1617524 Maj Thomas A. Welman, #38617525 CAPT David L. Olmstead, #51817526 E9 Clifford N. Atkinson, #42417527 Capt Arthur C. Hayes, #1617528 MM2 Dennis L. Robinson, #1617529 LtCol Harry E, Sanders, Jr., #1117530 LtCol Harry E. Sanders, Jr., #43917531 MSGT Donald C. White, #31017532 Capt Trent T. Metlen, #24317533 SCPO Stephen H. Clark, #53317534 Mr. Paul S. Hogg, #31017535 Mr. Norbert O. Parrot, #54417536 COL John S. Jones, #1317537 SGT George F. Schnell, #1317538 CW3 Lucian V. Polk, #13417539 Mr. Charles M. Olson, Jr., #2717540 M/Sgt Shawn B. Athy, #2717541 MAJ Luis R. Flores, #717542 CAPT Charles L. Moore, Jr., #36417543 Mr. Michael D. Rutledge, #36417544 LtCol Wlliam H. Haynes, #53517545 Capt Helmut M. Reimer, #50317546 MSgt Aleck Dambacher, #13317547 LtCol Christopher Chomosh, #10117548 Mr. Ron Maxwell, #25017549 MAJ William D. Means, #36417550 MAJ William D. Means, #37317551 MAJ William D. Means, #529

taPs

ltCol William o. amelung, #22, miPDOD: 8/19/2010

Po1/C Willard h. ames, #27, miPDOD: 11/19/2010

CPo Clifton e. andrews, #6DOD: 7/17/2010

Capt john h. archer, #509, miPDOD: 12/12/2010

Cmdr john f. bergner, #373, miPDOD: 11/22/2010

maj joe r. bettes, #149DOD: 11/11/2010

Col james b. bowman, #228, miPDOD: 9/4/2010

ssgt samuel brown, jr., #80DOD: 12/9/2010

ltC William e. bulen, #97, miPDOD: 12/18/2010

CWo2 robert l. Carson, #3DOD: 10/14/2010

maj george n. Christie, #86DOD: Unknown

Cdr george h. Clayton, #89, miPDOD: 12/10/2010

ltjg irwin t. Cohen, #413, miPDOD: 11/27/2010

mr. richard f. Culpper, #533, miPDOD: 12/18/2010

Col arthur r. datnoff, #184, miPDOD: 8/12/2008

Cdr john j. dothard, #424, miPDOD: 10/18/2010

TSGT George R. Effinger, #134DOD: 11/18/2010

1lt george n. elledge, #353, miPDOD: 11/10/2010

mr. robert l. everett, #521DOD: 11/2010

ltC joseph faulkner, #17, miPDOD: 10/22/2010

Col lon r. fink, #405, miPDOD: 4/18/2010

hmC harland e. forell, #490, miPDOD: 11/4/2010

lt Charles e. forest, #385DOD: 10/10/2010

CaPt alvin l. gallin, #999DOD: 7/13/2010

Col Wayne o. hauck, #424, miPDOD: 9/24/2010

ltC William a. hodges, #519, miPDOD: 11/19/2010

mr. dewitt h. holt, jr., #16, miPDOD: 9/21/2010

Capt john a. hutchinson, #23, miPDOD: 10/22/2010

mr. harley e. Keeton, #63DOD: 8/20/2010

maj leo l. johnson, #43DOD: 9/22/2010

ltC james l. Kent, #463DOD: 12/6/2010

lt edward t. luff, #533, miPDOD: 12/2/2010

ltC elmer l. mcguire, #541, miPDOD: 7/26/2009

mr. thomas e. nelson, #149DOD: 10/23/2010

Po1 lawton m. nease, jr., #502, miPDOD: 11/13/2010

sgt robert e. Price, #134, miPDOD: 11/13/2010

Col bert j. reed, #66, miPDOD: 10/21/2010

maj john e. russell, #133, miPDOD: 11/27/2010

Psg emery l. scribner, jr., #92DOD: 12/6/2010

ltCol roger h. smith, #503DOD: 10/9/2010

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Csm roland j. smith, #527DOD: 8/24/2010

ltC thomas e. snyder, #37, miPDOD: 10/23/2010

CaPt albert l. stickles, #364DOD: 11/5/2010

mr. marion d. summerford, #152, miPDOD: 12/23/2010

mr. Walter l. Walker, #63DOD: 8/20/2010

mr. gerald l. Wood, #541DOD: 10/18/2010

ltC frank r. Warren, #439, miPDOD: 8/29/2005

ltC robert n. Whitaker, #413, miPDOD: 5/31/2010

3-6-5 Club

harvie b. bailey, #184Paul r. baker, #406eric barr, #58robert l. Carr, #43llyod f. Christopher, #28john C. Cole, #184david e. davenport, #184david dean, #184robert C. dearborn, #40thurston h. dickason, #40Charles r. dodd, #121bruce l. ewald, #265bobby r. faulkner, #184harland e. forell, #265, #490david h. gardner, #17moises i. gomez, #42sean h. hamilton, #414William C. harker, sr., #40robert hodgson, #58merlen howe, #17robert g. Kirkpatrick, #505Charles f. long, #998Kenneth W. matheney, #540dubose r. martin, #184james r. mcConnell, #530, #548simon a. mcilroy, #265thomas minnis, #310Carmen l. modestino, #43robert e. mueller, #27james s. norris, #27roy t. ota, #17, #102bryan r. Pettingill, #45jeffrey l. Pierson, #155gary m. Portnoy, #16thomas K. rosenow, #27robert t. russell, jr., #999Sid Shaenfield, #11, #507Wayne i. smith, #11,#40,#89,#102,#534,#548alonzo g. smith, jr., #275james strait, #72norman W. torgersen, #329Charles utter, #58thomas d. Verner, #445james m. Ward, #414

sem fund

in memory of Willard h. amesChuck & Betty Wallens

in memory of glen bryantClarence & Vera Nelson

in memory of martin K. CoonRichard & Mary Sutton

in memory of Walter C. discher, jr.Charleston Chapter #28

in memory of sid dorris, iiiCharles umberger

Daniel L. W. Taylorin memory of joseph faulkner

Elliott & Elizabeth SamuelsSid & Marion Shaenfield

in memory of george harringtonEd & Jean ArndtRuth S. HarringtonRichard & Mary Sutton

in memory of William a. hodgesClarence & Vera NelsonBenjamin & Twila Sutherlin

in memory of dewitt holt, jr.William C. Doty

in memory of sarah jenkinsCharleston Chapter #28

in memory of harry j. moosegainRichard & Mary Sutton

in memory of george e. ProctorRichard & Mary Sutton

in memory of bert j. reedRichard & Mary SuttonDaniel L. W. Taylor

in memory of grady m. reed, jr.Sid & Marion Shaenfield

in memory of john e. russellAlice Cook

in honor of harry sandersD. A. Burkus

in memory of Paul g. shawRichard & Mary Sutton

in memory of donald e. spanglerRichard & Mary Sutton

in memory of emory g. storyGeorge H. Darfus

in memory of mary lou taylorRichard & Mary Sutton

in memory of Phil tilsonEd & Jean Arndt

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detroit Chapter #1hampton roads Chapter #6fort benning Chapter #8tinker Chapter #43sinclair inlet Chapter #80Pasadena Chapter #265langley-monroe Chapter #310olympic Chapter #359Cape henry Chapter #424

arlington hall Chapter #440beaugard-anderson Chapter #530rogue Chapter #538

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ChaPter neWshamPton roads #6, Po1 john h.

Knox, sr., secretary, 913 holladay ln, Virginia beach, Va 23455-5207. National Sojourners and Heroes of ’76 from Hampton Roads #6 and Cape Henry # 424 joined together for the Veterans Day Parade in Virginia Beach, Virginia on November 11, 2010. Driving the automobile for Hampton Roads #6 was Bro. Wally Timmons and for Cape Henry was Bro. Dennis Edwards. Commander Bro. John Jones of Hampton Roads laid a wreath in honor of all Veterans before the parade started. A memorial ser-vice was held following the parade.

L-r: Front row, Bros. Ken Gregory, Presi-dent #424, Bob Ohman, PP #6, Bruce Ross #424, Wally Timmons, PP #6, Frank Marsh, PP #6. Back Row: Bros. Floyd Gilbert, PNP #424, John Jones, Commander #6.

benjamin franKlin #16, leonard r. bezar, secretary, 239 lafayette lane, Wayne, Pa 19987-1115. Our November 2010 Meeting featured a very interesting talk by Ms. Glenys Waldman, Director of the Grand Lodge of Penna. Masonic Library, located at Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. Much of her talk covered Masonic literature and documents in the Library that pertain to activities of Masons during the major wars of our country, and especially the Revolution. She also briefly discussed the eleven Mili-tary Masonic Lodges that were active during the Revolution. For our November Meeting, we were honored with the presence of NP Harry Sanders, Jr. Twenty six Sojourners were among the total of 47 attending, in-cluding Ill. Bro Seamus McCaffrey 33deg. Associate Justice, Penna. Supreme Court. To recognize the Christmas/New Year’s Season, we were treated to musical en-tertainment by President Weisser and two members from his Mummers String Band who parade each New Year’s Day in Phila. We then all listened attentively to President Sanders’ stimulating slide/talk on the new program designed to “Propel National So-journers Forward”. During the talk, we had a chance to handle the huge Collingwood Gavel, made from a piece of 220 year old

chestnut oak tree originally on Washington’s River Farm, now part of Collingwood. At the close, we each contributed some financial support to this new program. Reports from the Meeting: * Our members collected $121 for the Grand Master’s “Help for the Heroes” Program. * A New Member for Chapter #16, Dennis Robinson 33deg. was sworn in by Nat’l Pres. Sanders. * Build-ing the Flag (BTF) – Three Presentations have been made by the BTF Team. * Bridge of Light (BOL) – Four Presentations made. * Winton Hewitt 33deg Past President, at the recent National Sojourners Meeting in Min-neapolis, was presented with a BOL Award Certificate and Flag Streamer.

L-r: NP Sanders, Seamus McCaf-frey 33deg. Assoc. Justice, Pa. Supreme Court, Chapter President Ed Weisser, 33deg, RWPGM

L-r: Chap Pres. Ed Weisser, 33deg, RWPGM National Sojourners Pres. Sand-ers, Members of Greater Kensington String Band

L-r: Chap Pres. Ed Weisser, RWPGM – receiving token gift from NP Sanders.

omaha #19, CW4 gerald d. Verbeek, secretary, 1550 north lincoln ave, fre-mont, ne 68025-3630. W. Bro Carl J. Dia-mond, PP, CC, Area Rep. led his crew from Omaha #19 to the Hastings Masonic Center on 9 November to present the “Lodge of Military Tribute Ceremony” in response to requests from Hastings Lodge #50 and

Mid-West Lodge #317. Participants, all Past Masters, included PGM Scott J. Krieger, National Commander Ed Nolte, Bros. Gary Bunnell, Billy Corbin, Gerry Verbeek, and Chuck Folsom. The Military veteran honor-ees, almost equally Mason’s and non-Ma-son’s included two ladies. Mason’s received “Forget-Me-Knot” pins and non-Masons were given quality flag pins with a Masonic emblem stamped on the back. Bros. Ed, Carl, and the Danang/Omaha crew were requested to plan for a presentation of the ceremony during Hastings 2011 Veterans Week activities. The mayor has set aside the entire week for veteran’s activities with the parade, including numerous units and bands from Hastings and the surrounding areas, as the high drawing point. Our Lodge of Military Tribute ceremony will follow the parade when most people are present and inspired – followed by food and refresh-ments in the Masonic Center. Masonry displayed at its best.

northern neW jersey #42, William h. haynes, secretary, 621 Prices drive, Cresco, Pa. 18326-9524. Northern New Jersey #42 held their December meeting at the Cannon Gate Club at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The program was entitled “Freemasonry and Christianity” and was given by Bro. William Haynes. First VP John Ryan was congratulated on being on the Board of Di-rectors of the George Washington Memorial in Alexandria, VA. Members were briefed on taking the necessity of completing the BSA Venturing Youth Protection Training.Bros W. Allen Price and Henry A. Meyer (Major, USAR, retired) were initiated into the chapter and welcomed with open arms. Both bring a wealth of Masonic experience with them. Following the close of the meet-ing, the Chapter was invited to the Northern New Jersey Chapter of MOAA Christmas Party in the adjacent room.

QuantiCo #44, msgt h. leo Powell, jr., secretary, 16011 macedonia drive, Woodbridge, Va 22191-4408. On No-vember 11, 2010, Quantico #44 provided a Color Guard for the 29th Annual Veterans Day Ceremonies at the Quantico National Cemetery. Participating were Bros: Earl Covey, Donald Radeke, Charles Cooper, Donald Smith, and Leo Powell. Bro Frank Harris gave the “Toast to the Flag”.

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L-r: Earl Covey, Donald Radeke, Charles Cooper, Donald Smith, Leo Powell

harrisburg #76, mr. john a. judge, secretary, 2007 Columbia ave., Camp hill, Pa 17011-5423. Harrisburg Chapter is fortunate to be able to obtain excellent speakers from branches of our military and those of other nations. Most are members of the graduating class or instructor at the Army War College, Carlisle, PA. Or most recent were Mrs. Christie P. Smith (Civilian) and COL Shawn E. Reed. Both received certificates of appreciation from President E. Thomas Kuhn, and Vice-President Glenn Kurzenknabe. Initiated this evening were Bros. Ronald J. Kenney, Craig E. Lady, Gordon J. Macdonald, Paul O. Ready, John P. Schnee, and Serell I. Urlich. Marshal David R. Brunner assisted and Bro. Norman A. Beard assisted with the Metal Lecture.

L-r: COL Shawn E, Reed (Class of 2011) US Army War College, Carlisle, PA receiv-ing a Certificate of Appreciation from VP Glenn Kurzenknabe during the November meeting. Bro. Glenn recognized Bro. David W. Willmann, our most recent MIP member. He thanked him for his thoughtfulness by joining this group, men who are of our chapter’s financial future. He also presented a certificate of appreciation to a talented Bro. Alvin S. Goodman, a member who has many years of publishing stories in lo-cal newspapers, stories that recognize our military Heroes, Sojourners and others. At the conclusion of our meeting and following prayer by Chaplain Richard Cromer, Bro. Goodman played TAPS on his harmonica for the 83 present. This was so appropriate for 11 November 2010, Veteran’s Day!

L-r: Bro. Alvin S. Goodman receiving a Certificate of Service from VP Glenn Kurzenknabe for his excellent newspaper articles and musical talent enjoyed by members of Chapter #76.

L-r: Area Rep. Raymond A. Vaughan pre-senting a check to VP Glenn Kurzenknabe for a BOL & Flag Program he and members of Chapter #76 preformed recently.

Portland #92, sP3 robert V. damon, secretary, 151 stetson rd, auburn, me 04210. Bro John A. Wilder was initiated as a new member Portland #92 November 4, 2010. Bro Wilder is a member of Buxton Lodge No. 115 Buxton, Maine. Bro Wilder is a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Army, also a Worshipful Past Master of Greenville Lodge No.206 Greenville, Mississippi. Bro Wilder was a guest of Bro Butch Gannett, Chapter President, and after meeting with the other Sojourners and enjoying the fine meal prepared by the local Eastern Star Chapter decided to be a member. With Bro Wilder’s past back ground as a career United States Army Non Commission Officer and Worshipful Past Master of a Constituent Lodge under the Grand Lodge of Mississippi brings much ex-perience of leadership to Portland Chapter

L-r: Bro Robert Damon, Chapter Secre-tary, PP, Portland #92 and Most Worshipful Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine, Bro John A. Wilder, new member and Bro Butch Gannett, Chapter President.

KentuCKy #134, CW3 donald l. shaw, secretary, 817 Pearman ave, radcliff, Ky 40160-1838. The Chapter was highly honored 1 Sep 2010 by visitation of NP Harry Sanders and his Lady, Lyn. His ambitious program this year of “Propel-

ling National Sojourners Forward” is most worthy of adopting and implementation, and our Order should see some drastic improvement in all programs, especially in Bridge of Light, Americanism, and an upswing in Membership development. The past couple of months have seen the Chapter exceed 500 in Total Membership, of which 459 are MIP. This year saw 36 ROTC Award presentations. We are grateful to all who participated in our charitable causes, including the Masonic Youth organizations, SEM Fund, National Sojourners Trust Fund, Collingwood, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Food Baskets for the needy through the Army JROTC, and other programs. These actions have set the stage for another pro-ductive year in the New Year 2011.

ClarenCe h. Cohen #162,Csm james l. huggins, sr., secretary, 2301 amberley Pass, evans, ga 30809. Gary P Jones Presented his father Kermit H. Jones A long time Chaplain of Clarence H. Cohen #162. With His 50 year Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The officers for 2010-2011 were installed by C. Wayne Barnes. Bro Barnes gave a report on the National President’s programs, as well as the new Web site.

Pasadena #265, joe ryland, secre-tary, 5215 Kauffman ave, temple City, Ca 91780-3948. Our chapter is planning and organizing the “Lodge of Military Trib-ute Ceremony”. We hope to start making the presentations as soon as California Grand Lodge approves the program. Harry Sprague and Van Owen are the coordina-tors. Several chapter members are just waiting to be able to show-off their thespian abilities. This program will certainly have a positive impact on the local Masonic Lodges in the Pasadena area. Additionally, we hope this program will help us find qualified Ma-sons who can join National Sojourners. Our Chapter President reported that a study of recent membership statistics indicates that the Propeller Club has been a contributor to our membership increase. Several mem-bers of our chapter have joined the Propel-ler Club and we think several more will join.

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L-r: Dick Sutton, Joe Ryland, and Leon Feldt.

PiKes PeaK #293, eugene dobr-zelecki, secretary, 3650 gingham Way, Colorado springs, Co 80918. During the 2010 time period much was accomplished in the realm of patriotism. Bros. Kennard Henry and Lester Curtiss presented the So-journer wreath at Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day and Canadian Remembrance Day ceremonies in Colorado Springs. Also, pre-sentations were made to JROTC students at eighteen colleges and high schools in southern Colorado.

L-r: Bros. Lester Curtiss and Kennard Henry making Sojourner presentation on Memorial Day.

northeast florida #435, Charles r. Cooper, secretary, 3247 sabal Palm drive, jacksonville, fl 32277. Sojourn-ers NP Harry E. Sanders, Jr. came to our chapter November 3, 2010, and spoke to us regarding his program and goals for 2010-2011. He presented a fine slide program covering the National Blue Print for the Future; and his “Propelling National Sojourners Forward.” He encouraged mem-bers to make a donation to the Sojourners Endowment Memorial (SEM) Fund; and become 3-6-5 Club Members. He urged the Chapter to work on delivery of Bridge of Light (BOL) and Americanism Programs; and strive to earn the Chapter Excellence Award. He also suggested we might support Sojourners 2011 National Essay Contest with a “Patriotic Songs” theme for students in the 9th-12th grades. President Sanders and his Lady Lyn were very enthusiasti-cally received by the Sojourners, Ladies and guests.

Pictured on next column - L-r: Bros. D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, 2nd VP, C. Alan Mc-Quaig, President #435, Harry E. Sanders,

Jr. National President, William E. Darden, Jr., PP, PC, Charles R. Cooper, PP, PC, Secretary #435,and Lowell D. Crane, PP, Commander, Treasurer.

hunter #502, Charles V. deloe, sec-retary, l2449 northwood rd, savannah, ga 31419. “Firsts” were in vogue at the December 2010 meeting (Christmas Party) of 502. Guests were prospective member SFC Gary W. Sing and wife Jennifer of the 3d Infantry Division and Hinesville Lodge 271. Jennifer is the first guest from Wapella, Saskatchewan, Canada that we’ve had and she remarked that it was the first time since her naturalization ceremony, December 4, 2009 that she’s had the opportunity to par-ticipate in a group Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. We certainly hope that we will see many more. Bro. Gary’s birthday is December 7, the day prior to the meeting; we hope we see many more of those also.

green mountain #527, Cedric l. smith, secretary, Po box 586, south barre, Vt 05670-0586. The Vermont So-journers, “Building of the Flag” Team pre-senting their ceremony at Hope Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Attleboro, MA on November 6, 2010. An audience of some 65 sisters, brothers and other residents of the area were on hand to see our inspira-tional presentation in honor of Veterans Day.

L-r: Bros. Bruce Pomeroy, Past Com-mander and Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Carl Shoemaker, Past Master of Vermont Lodge, No. 18., Bonnie Zumalt, Past Grand Matron of MA and General Grand Chapter Committee Member on Education, who after the building of the Flag by members of General John Stark Camp recited “The Soldier’s Poem”, Cal Keyler, Past Commander and Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, and Evered Hinkley, Past Master of Vermont Lodge, No. 18.Many past and present leaders of the Eastern Star in MA were in attendance.

national Commander’s message-Focus Point Four of Five: Ritual Work

and Its Delivery

Greetings, Heroes! In previous issues of The Sojourner, Masonic Unity and Involve-ment, Leadership, and Membership were addressed. In this issue, the topic is our fourth focal point--heroes of ’76 Ritual Proficiency. Like other Masonic ritual, ours teaches valuable lessons to the recruit and to our members. Good ritual work also impresses the recruit and peers alike with the lessons, ritualistic skills, and fellowship derived from working together as a unit or team. Each of us has seen quality ritual work, and obtaining Heroes Ritual profi-ciency is our goal.

study: Obviously, ritual work does not simply jump off the page to be recited with perfection—it takes study and repetition. Some Brethren are naturally better at mem-ory work than others, but study improves everyone’s presentation. While inability to memorize is sometimes cited for not doing it well, the single most important discriminator in delivering good ritual work is the willing-ness to put forth the effort. Our Heroes Ritual says our participation is limited only by our desire to impress the recruit, who is later charged to commit a portion of our ritual to memory. By setting a higher stan-dard for ritual performance for the recruit, our new member automatically has higher expectations for his own performance, but unfortunately, the corollary is also true. Each of us is a link in the traditional Masonic ritual chain, and our quality work strengthens our Heroes chain. Remember, you are someone else’s example of a Mason or a Hero—be an excellent one!

Practice: First, practice is not study. Learn your particular section or lecture in a quiet place at home or on your own so that at a scheduled practice, you can deliver with minor prompting. Use degree practice to polish the fine points of your delivery or to emphasize to impress the recruit, not for learning the words. Also, degree practice helps everyone to understand the tempo and flow of the degree. The flow between sections, between and among each other, and various nuances. Our proficiency become rusty if not conducted for a period of time. Practice eliminates many of these

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pitfalls, and then, when you have recruit ready to receive the degree, your memory work can shine.

delivery: The simple rule for ritual de-livery: stand up, speak up, and shut up. First, you should stand up and deliver. Many parts are delivered standing up, so do not sway from side to side or front to back, shuffle you feet, put your hands in your pockets, or other distracting gestures. If sitting, sit up straight and do not slouch. Second, speak up, enunciate, focus on the recruit, and talk directly to him. Emphasize key words, change your tone and speed of delivery, and do not talk in a monotone. You are part of a play, and there is drama, suspense, and education to be delivered. You should speak loud enough that every one in the room can hear you. This is louder than you would normally converse with the candidate in a discussion, but he may be blindfolded or otherwise distracted, and you want him to hear and focus what you have to say. Also, every other participant in the degree has a right and a desire to hear what is going on, so address them, too, although indirectly. Third, if you make a mistake, don’t apologize and don’t thank someone for giving you a helping word. Continue on and reestablish your flow. This “shut up” rule in a Brotherly way also applies to those not actively engaged in the ritual—remain quiet with no side discussions—unless it has meaning for the degree. One last point not to be lost, “No one can take your place if you are not there.” Once you have memorized the part, commit to be there and stand and deliver to support your camp.

importance of the Part: There are big parts and small parts, but there are no unimportant parts. Whether your part is a “Who Was It,” the Monitor Lecture, the Charge or any other part, it is essential and deserves your best. In addition, some parts must be memorized because they cannot be read due to other activities at the moment. Quality ritual is a Hero’s duty! As General Robert E. Lee said, “Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less.” Lastly and associated with ritual presentations, we presented the Lodge of Military Tribute to the Midwest Conference of Grand Masters and the Omaha and Hast-ings Scottish Rite. The status of approval of this ritual ceremony honoring our nation’s Masonic and non-Masonic veterans is cov-ered elsewhere in The Sojourner.

national Convention: Speaking of Gen-eral Robert E. Lee, plan now to attend the National Convention in Richmond in June 2011. Richmond is a historic city, and we have a great location at the OMNI Hotel,

numerous restaurants within a short walk, the State Capitol two blocks away (a must-see), Maymont mansion, and shopping connected directly to the hotel. Decide now to attend our National Convention—you’ll be glad you did!!!

national Commander’s schedule: Lady Linda and I have attended and will attend many Area Encampments/meetings. Previous Encampments include SOCAL--twice; Pacific Northwest; Middle Central; and Pacific. Events included the Midwest Conference of Grand Masters and National Line, Trustees, and Collingwood meeting. Coming Area Encampments include Camel Corps; Middle Atlantic; Great Lakes; Cen-tral; and South Central. Coming events include Grand Lodge and York Rite; COG-MINA; our National Convention; and a Flag Presentation to the Nebraska Legislature. If your Area Encampment is not listed, please let me know immediately.

Ed Nolte

CamP neWsyorKtoWn CamP (hampton roads

#6). On Saturday morning November 13, 2010 while our encampment of Yorktown & Admiral DeGrasse camps was in the process of opening. The Sentry discovered a ragged individual trying to infiltrate our camp. He was captured and taken to the Guard house, the Commander asked the Captain of the Guard what the commotion was about, the captain of the guard reported that the infiltrator claimed to be a Mason & Sojourner who wanted to join our camp. The captain of the guard thought it would be best to have the entire camp review his credentials. The Commander John Jones finding out that the infiltrator being of poor health and could not cross the big “D” begin to examine the infiltrator was found to have poor memory but after a grueling exam his memory was jogged to the point that the camps were convinced that he could be-come a worthy camp member. The camp members welcomed Steve A. Ridgeway as a Hero of ’76 in the Yorktown Camp.

moultrie CamP (Charleston #28). The Camp had an open meeting for retiring of American Flags that were unservice-able. Commander Tom Evans opened the Bivouac in the usual form for an open meet-ing then proceeded into the Retirement of National Flags program. Each Brother Hero had to make quite a few trips to the fire as there were about 100 flags to be retired. The Ceremony was held at the home of WB Lou and Ann Humphries who were great host and served all a picnic lunch after the ceremonies. It was a combination of serious business and then great fellowship for the 25 in attendance. Area Representative Bro. Wayne Barnes and his Wife Floretta came up from Hinesville, GA to be in attendance.

The picture is of Bro. Barnes and Acting Chaplain Bro. Riley McDaniel.

herman niCKerson CamP (danang #498). On 6 November 2010 National Com-mander Ed Nolte with Bros Gary Bunnell, Carl Diamond, A. J. Johnson, Ron Stites, Gerry Verbeek and several others from Jo-seph Warren Camp Heroes of ’76, all Past Masters, were on board in Heroes

Uniforms to present the colors, fold the flag and assist in honoring veterans with a “Lodge of Military Tribute Ceremony” pre-sentation in the Omaha Valley Scottish Rite Masonic Center’s main auditorium when the honorees, participants, families and specta-tors overflowed the adjacent lodge room, The program was conducted by Bro. Alvin O. Benemerito, author of the ceremony and his team from Long Pine Lodge #136 followed by excellent refreshments and considerable conversation about Masonry. Nebraska Grand Master John T. Parsons, who arranged the presentation, expressed great interest in future enactments of the ceremony in response to inquiries from other Omaha areas and out of state lodges,

nathaneal greene CamP (tinker #43). On the evening of November 5, 2010, several members of the camp were enjoying a sumptuous meal of roadkill stew and hard-tack when a violent disturbance at security post #1 grossly disturbed the camps peace and harmony. The sentry reported that a ragged individual thought to be a British spy was trying to enter the camp. (He was

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carrying a British long rifle and a British flag which he claimed to have found along the path). After diligent interrogation, he proved himself to be a member of National Sojourners, Inc. and desired to be admitted to the camp as a recruit. With the help of the big “D” and a sorry sponsor, Col. USA Ret. James L. Selders was accepted into the Heroes of ’76.

james monroe CamP (fort lee-richmond #72).

On 12 November three Past Command-ers of James Monroe Camp, Heroes of ‘76, and who are also Past Presidents of Fort Lee-Richmond #72, presented the “Building of the Flag” program to the residence of the Masonic Home of Virginia. These Heroes are shown from left to right, MW Frederick G Martin, III; Bros. James R Strait and Charles J Williams. This presentation was given to remember Veterans Day and all those who have served in the Armed Forces, as well as, to honor those veterans who reside at the Home, several of whom were in the assembly.

yorK CamP (harrisburg #76). Camp members had just settled down for rest when two barefoot and ragged excuses for humanity were found wandering near our camp site. Officer of the day Bro. Baumgardner presented these two indi-vidual before CC Rutt. They challenged the patience of our commander. Both lacked any proper identification and written or-ders. Their answers were extremely faulty causing frequent trips to the big “D”. Being more refreshed, their memory returned and both were found to be Bros. Robert H. Allen and Gene H. Anderson, Sojourners and were welcomed into our York Camp, Heroes of ’76.

L-r: CWO Raymond A. Vaughan, Area Rep., LTC Jack W. Heinze, Deputy Area Rep., and Mr. John A. Judge Regional Rep.

for the North Atlantic Area recently repre-senting National Sojourners at the Grand Master’s Day in Pennsylvania.

e. b. jones CamP (Kentucky #134). On 28 Aug 2010, the Camp held a bivouac at BOAZ Masonic Lodge #850, Louisville, KY. Our Recruit was Illustrious Bro. Virgil “Tom” Larimore, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lodge of Kentucky. The bivouac was under the direction of CC Ron Skipper, assisted by COS Ray Swanson, ACOS Joe Barany, OOD Mike Lile, and Adjutant Don Shaw, and several other brethren. Bro. Larimore expressed his pleasure at being selected for this honor.

john j. Pershing CamP (Pasadena #265). Recently, our Camp Commander, Steve Harris, held a meeting with the camp officers and other members of the camp. They discussed plans for the remaining time in the 2010-11 Sojourner year. Persh-ing Camp has had a very successful year, so far, and we expect to wrap up this year with our usual flair. Southern California Area has two encampments each year and Pershing Camp took a major role in both. We provided recruits for both encamp-ments and many members of our camp were participants in the two degrees. Every local member of our camp has a tri-corner hat and most of them have a jump suit with patches. Nine members have continental uniforms. Officers for the next Sojourner year, 2011-12, are already making plans for their year. They have said they want no derelicts lurking around the guard lines and they plan to do something about it. They are “of one mind” when it comes to discipline among the ranks.

L-r: Bob Mason, Steve Harris, Mike McLaird, and Joe Ryland.

general William WhiPPle CamP

(Portsmouth #386). Bro. Richard Asa Gilbert, Sr. Commander of General Wil-liam Whipple Camp opened the camp for a Bivouac. Shortly after the opening there was a commotion from the outer perim-eter. The Sentries having investigated the commotion found an individual by the name Philip Fraser stating he was a Mason and National Sojourner in good stand-

ing indicating that he wanted to join the Continental Army. After Bro. Fraser being interviewed by the Camp Commander, Bro. Richard A. Gilbert, Sr. and other He-roes of the camp present, and finding that because of his neglect to duty and being AWOL from his post the previous Tues-day Portsmouth #386 was not able to hold their regular meeting, being satisfied his neglect to duty was justified and his patri-otic intentions were in the best interest of the camp he was excepted as a Hero and new Recruit of General William Whipple Camp.

L-r: Bro. Richard Dewing, Worshipful Past Master, Rising Star Lodge No. 47 Newmar-ket, New Hampshire, Bro. Lloyd “Judd” J. Porter, Wor. Bro. Philip M. Reed, Jr., Wor-shipful Master, Anniversary Lodge No. 175 of New Hampshire, Worshipful Bro. Philip Fraser, Worshipful Past Master St. Andrew’s Lodge No. 56 Portsmouth, New Hampshire, also new recruit, Worshipful Bro. Andrew F. Hirst, Worshipful Past Master, Saint James Lodge No. 102 Hampton, New Hampshire.

georgia hussars CamP (hunter #502). 2010 has been the busiest year in recent memory for Georgia Hussars Camp. The year is finishing with the last bivouac with candidate, four Building the Flag programs and four parades, including the Savannah Veteran’s Day Parade. 2011 will start with a BTF program in January for a local board of realtors. Camp participation in parades should increase in 2011 as we have learned of the requirements of the various events. As of this writing, the new Commander, George A. Vail, has not made known his plans for 2011.

suPreme assembly, soCial or-der of the beauCeant installs

(mrs. W. joe) Kathryn “Katie” ryland as suPreme Worthy

President.

(Mrs. W. Joe) Kathryn “Katie” Ryland was installed as Supreme Worthy President of the Social Order of the Beauceant in Friday, October 1, 2010 at the 90th annual Supreme Assembly held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mrs. Ryland and her Sir Knight, Joe< will visit all of the chartered assemblies of the Social Order of the Beauceant during the ensuing years. Mrs. Kathryn “Katie” Ryland is mar-ried to Secretary of Pasadena #265, LTC William J. Ryland, Sr.

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staff direCtory Changes

Pg. 4 Change LTC Robert C. Roth(WA) to read COL Robert W. Roth (WI) under Committee of 33

Pg. 54 SCPO George Darby’s email should read DARBYGO4@YAHOO.COM

Pg. 55 Brother Leon Feldt’s email should read lbf4321@yahoo.com

Pg. 56 Change William Haynes address to 621 Prices Dr., Cresco, PA 18326-9524.

Pg. 58 Remove Harriet from next to James O.F. Kirsten.Pg. 60 Change Harry Sander’s email to HES@suddenlink.net Pg. 60 Change Roth, Robert C., LTC, 248 East Wall St, Camano

Island, WA 98282-8716, 360-387-0948, RROTH@WAVECABLE.COM – To read Roth, Robert W., COL, 525 W. Ravenswood Circle, Brookfield, WI 53045, 262-782-3922, RROTH2@WI.RR.COM

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ITEM #277 – US FLAG W/O EMBLEM ON BACK (LIMITED) - $0.50ITEM #278 – MILITARY TRIBUTE US FLAG W/EMBLEM ON BACK - $0.90ITEM #343 – MILITARY TRIBUTE FORGET ME NOTS - $0.90

HUNTER #502, CSM Charles V. Deloe, Secretary, 12449 North-wood Rd, Savannah, GA 31419. The Chapter is mourning the death of Bro. Lawton M. Nease, Jr., WWII USN veteran, philanthropist, church and community leader at the age of 91. He shunned rec-ognition as he believed it was every person’s duty to serve and give without recognition. The month of November saw him receive the chapter Sojourner of the Year award. He previously received his 70-year apron from the Grand Lodge of Georgia, F&AM. The Savannah Word War II Memorial was completed after his incapaci-tation and dedicated the week of his death. He was also selected as Mason of the Year for Coastal Daylight Lodge No. 750, F&AM, where he served as Chaplain, the award is to be recognized at the December annual meeting.

ltC William a. hodges 1921-2010

William A. Hodges Emeritus, laid down his working tool on No-vember 19, 2010. He became a Sojourner in Los Alamitos #519 in 1952. He served as Chapter President and Camp Commander. He also served on the Committee of 33 from 1998 to 2009. He served as the National Photographer and on the Nominating Committee. He received the Original Old Goat award from Mrs. Charles Mc-Noldy. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Marion Hodges 11730 E. Whittier Blvd #68, Whittier, CA 90601-3950. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the SEM Fund at 8301 East Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, VA 22308.

area enCamPments

mid-atlantiC area ConferenCe/enCamPment: Will be held in Columbia, South Carolina Friday thru Sunday March 4-6 2011. Point of Contact is Brother Clifton L. Simmons, Jr., 121 Meadowcrest Dr., West Columbia, SC 29172-2054. Telephone: 803-755-9330. Email: csimmonsjr@bellsouth.net

Central area enCamPment: Will be held in Omaha. Ne-braska Friday thru Sunday May 6-8 2011. Point of Contact Central Area Secretaries.