NEWSLETTER NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, INC....2016/07/17 · Meeting will be on 6 July 2016. The Dinner...
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NEWSLETTER NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, INC. FT SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER #17 ALAMO CAMP HEROES OF ‘76 SEE OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.ftsamhoustonsojourners.txmasons.org Editor: Thomas J. Griffy Email: [email protected] Minutes of Business Meeting 1 June 2016 The Monthly Business Meeting of the Chap- ter was held on 1 June 2016 at The Barn Door. The meeting was preceded by lunch which was ordered from the menu provided. President, H. Nel- son Dunn opened the meeting at 1204 hours. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Presi- dent Dunn, Toast to the Flag was given by Brother PNP Elliott Samuels, and the prayer by Chaplain Roger Hopkins. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the May meeting were approved as published in the Newslet- ter. TREASURER’S REPORT: Approved as present- ed. CORRESPONDENCE: MIP Dividend has been received and deposited. REFERRAL OF APPLICATIONS: None APPLICATIONS VOTED ON: None INITIATION OF NEW MEMBERS: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: AMERICANISM: Bro Elliott Samuels deferred to the committee chairs. ROTC: Bro Dennis reported that we have completed the ROTC Awards. We had 78 schools of which 69 submitted students for awards. We will need to order more medals for next year. FREEDOM FOUNDATION: The student has been selected and the documents are ready to be sent to Valley Forge. MOWW YLC. Student for the MOWW YLC on the Lexington has all the information in hand from the Chapter and awaits instructions from ISSUE 16-07 JULY 2016 MOWW. ESSAY: The essay contest forms have been received and will go out mid- September to the schools. FLAG PROGRAM: Bro Lafferty reported the next one, “Historic Flags”, will be presented on 22 June 2016 at St Mary’s University to the MOWW YLC Students. Also have one for July, October and November at the present time. Sign up sheets were available. Others are pending. BY LAWS: Nothing new. FINANCE COMMITTEE: No report. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Bro Sid Shaen- field was not in attendance. Just keep looking for new members. EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE: None presented this month. PROGRAMS: The next dinner meeting is on 8 June at the Barn Door. SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Bro Bob Cox is now back home and doing therapy, and attends some functions. Bro Sid Shaenfield is at home do- ing rehab and doesn’t think he is progressing. Bro Paul Adkins is now home. Bro Dan Mason is now living with his daughter Barbara and gets out some- times to attend a meeting. Bro Lee Leopard is re- couping from his surgery. Brother Al Putnam is now in rehab in New Braunfels. He suffered a head injury and was hospitalized with a fractured skull and internal bleeding. Bob Perkins wife Julia had knee replacement surgery a second time. Tex Phil- lips had pneumonia and is recovering. Bro NP Jim Higdon reported on himself with a bad case of ring- ing in his ears. Keep these Brothers and their fami- lies in your prayers. (continued on page 2) President 1 st Vice President Secretary / Treasurer Commander Adjutant Luther Lee Leopard, Jr. Nick Ramos J. R. “Bob” McConnell Bob Perkins J. R. “Bob” McConnell 226 Highview Dr. 241 Ralston 134 Rhonda Dr 3513 Foxbriar Ln 134 Rhonda Dr San Antonio, TX 78228 Converse, TX 78109 Universal City, TX 78148 Cibolo, TX 78108 Universal City, TX 78148 (210)434-7429 (210) 658-9343 (210) 659-6813 (830) 627-2173 (210) 659-6813 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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NEWSLETTER
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, INC. FT SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER #17
ALAMO CAMP HEROES OF ‘76 SEE OUR WEBSITE AT
http://www.ftsamhoustonsojourners.txmasons.org Editor: Thomas J. Griffy
Email: [email protected]
Minutes of Business Meeting 1 June 2016
The Monthly Business Meeting of the Chap-ter was held on 1 June 2016 at The Barn Door.
The meeting was preceded by lunch which was ordered from the menu provided. President, H. Nel-son Dunn opened the meeting at 1204 hours. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Presi-dent Dunn, Toast to the Flag was given by Brother PNP Elliott Samuels, and the prayer by Chaplain Roger Hopkins. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the May meeting were approved as published in the Newslet-ter. TREASURER’S REPORT: Approved as present-ed. CORRESPONDENCE: MIP Dividend has been received and deposited. REFERRAL OF APPLICATIONS: None APPLICATIONS VOTED ON: None INITIATION OF NEW MEMBERS: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: AMERICANISM: Bro Elliott Samuels deferred to the committee chairs.
ROTC: Bro Dennis reported that we have completed the ROTC Awards. We had 78 schools of which 69 submitted students for awards. We will need to order more medals for next year.
FREEDOM FOUNDATION: The student has been selected and the documents are ready to be sent to Valley Forge.
MOWW YLC. Student for the MOWW YLC on the Lexington has all the information in hand from the Chapter and awaits instructions from
ISSUE 16-07 JULY 2016
MOWW. ESSAY: The essay contest forms have been
received and will go out mid- September to the schools.
FLAG PROGRAM: Bro Lafferty reported the next one, “Historic Flags”, will be presented on 22 June 2016 at St Mary’s University to the MOWW YLC Students. Also have one for July, October and November at the present time. Sign up sheets were available. Others are pending. BY LAWS: Nothing new. FINANCE COMMITTEE: No report. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Bro Sid Shaen-field was not in attendance. Just keep looking for new members. EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE: None presented this month. PROGRAMS: The next dinner meeting is on 8 June at the Barn Door. SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Bro Bob Cox is now back home and doing therapy, and attends some functions. Bro Sid Shaenfield is at home do-ing rehab and doesn’t think he is progressing. Bro Paul Adkins is now home. Bro Dan Mason is now living with his daughter Barbara and gets out some-times to attend a meeting. Bro Lee Leopard is re-couping from his surgery. Brother Al Putnam is now in rehab in New Braunfels. He suffered a head injury and was hospitalized with a fractured skull and internal bleeding. Bob Perkins wife Julia had knee replacement surgery a second time. Tex Phil-lips had pneumonia and is recovering. Bro NP Jim Higdon reported on himself with a bad case of ring-ing in his ears. Keep these Brothers and their fami-lies in your prayers.
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President 1st Vice President Secretary / Treasurer Commander Adjutant
Luther Lee Leopard, Jr. Nick Ramos J. R. “Bob” McConnell Bob Perkins J. R. “Bob” McConnell 226 Highview Dr. 241 Ralston 134 Rhonda Dr 3513 Foxbriar Ln 134 Rhonda Dr San Antonio, TX 78228 Converse, TX 78109 Universal City, TX 78148 Cibolo, TX 78108 Universal City, TX 78148 (210)434-7429 (210) 658-9343 (210) 659-6813 (830) 627-2173 (210) 659-6813 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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BRIDGE OF LIGHT: Still on for February 2017 and the Deputy Grand Master has acknowledged that he and his wife would be in attendance. . COMMANDER OF HEROES: The next Bivouac will be on 29 June 2016. OLD BUSINESS: ROTC presentations are fin-ished. . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Installation of officers will be held at the next dinner meeting on 8 June 2016. Chapter and Camp officers to be installed are: Chapter Officers:
President - L. Lee Leopard 1st Vice President - Nick Ramos 2nd Vice President - Roger Hopkins Secretary/Treasurer - Bob McConnell Marshall - Freddie Freeland Camp Officers: Commander - Bob Perkins Chief of Staff - Joe Estlack Asst. Chief of Staff - John Lorch Officer of the Day - Nick Ramos Musician - Freddie Freeland Bro Joe Estlack was installed by Bro PNP Elliott Samuels as he would not be present at the Dinner Meeting on 8 June. Bro Dock Dixson served as In-stallation Marshal and Bro Bob McConnell served as Installation Secretary. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The dinner meeting will be held on 8 June 2016. The Annual National Con-vention will be held in Greenville, SC from 14 to 19 June. Registration forms are on the web site or you can obtain a copy from the Secretary. Brownwood Commandery stated meeting will be meeting to-night. Bro T. K. Anthony will be holding a Forum on Saturday 4 June at Blazing Star Lodge beginning at 0900 hours. CLOSING: There being no further business, Pres-ident Dunn closed the meeting, at 1240 hours with peace and harmony prevailing.
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MONTHLY BIRTHDAYS !!!
Ronald Thompson 7/3
Richard Williamson 7/3
Richard Wyatt 7/3
Harry Watkins 7/5
Michael Parkhurst 7/5
Robert Messerli 7/6
Alvin Davis 7/7
Robert Zarn 7/10
John Clarkson 7/12
James Bruner 7/14
Lawrence Smith 7/14
Bruce Topletz 7/16
Richard Anthis 7/17
Robert Clemons 7/20
Robert Easterling 7/20
Jorge Santana 7/20
Howard Hutsell 7/21
David Chernik 7/21
Charles Luther 7/21
Charles Baltos 7/24
George Hext 7/24
T.K. Anthony 7/25
Harry Sanders 7/25
George Cheney 7/26
Alan Bridgewater 7/27
Robert Epps 7/27
Robert Roth 7/27
Jack Friend 7/31
Stephen Mohacey 7/31
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Bro Bob McConnell Installing Secretary. All the elected and appointed officers of the Chapter and the Camp were assembled in front of Bro Samuels who performed the installation. He released all but the Chapter President, Bro Lee Leopard and Camp Commander Bro Bob Perkins and the outgoing President, Nelson Dunn, assisted in presenting the Charters to the two leaders. Upon completion of the ceremony, he turned the meeting over to the newly elected President for his comments. Bro Leopard gave a few remarks of his trip through Masonry and how he felt it was an honor to be elected to be the Chapter President. He called upon the newly in-stalled Camp Commander, Bob Perkins for his com-ments. Bro Bob had few words but thanked every-one for their support. Bro McConnell then present-ed a Past Presidents certificate to Bro Dunn assisted by the National President, Bro Jim Higdon, who presented the Past Presidents bar to Bro Dunn.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Business Meeting will be on 6 July 2016. The Dinner Meet-ing will be on 13 July 2016. The Annual National Convention is from 15 to 19 June 2016 in Green-ville, SC. The next Heroes Bivouac will be on 29 June 2016. Bro Lafferty reported that sign-up sheets were in the back of the room for our flag pro-grams. The next Flag program will be on 7 June 2016 at the MOWW YLC Conference at St Mary’s University. A few more programs are in the works.
DRAWING: Drawing resulted in the fol-lowing individuals going home with a prize: June Hopkins, Elliott Samuels, Shannon Brown and Bon-nie Hopkins. Sorry Helen.
CLOSING: Without further ado the meet-ing was officially closed at 2040 hours by President Lee Leopard. Peace and harmony prevailing.
SEE YOU NEXT MONTH
Minutes of the Dinner Meeting June 2016
The monthly Dinner Meeting was held on 8 June 2016 at the Barn Door Restaurant. An enjoyable social hour beginning at 1800 hours was held. Pres-ident Bro Dunn welcomed those present at 1845 hours, and had Chaplain Brother Roger Hopkins give the blessing on our endeavors and meal.
INTRODUCTIONS: Bro McConnell in-troduced attending dignitaries and guests: District Instructors, Bro Merlin Krueger, District 39C and lady Brenda, Bro David Wolfe, District 40A and lady Ruth Mary, National Sojourner Officers, Bro Elliott B. Samuels, PNP and Recipient of the LOH, Bro James R. McConnell, PNP and Recipient of the Houghton Award and lady Pat, and National Presi-dent, James N. Higdon. Other Bodies: Bro James N. Higdon, R:.E:. Past Grand Commander, The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas, Bro Dock F. Dixon, R:.E:. Past Grand Commander, The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas and Bro Nick Ramos, Most Illustrious Past, Most Illus-trious Grand Master, Most Illustrious Grand Coun-cil of Royal and Select Masters of Tennessee. Sweethearts in attendance: Helen Kelly, Betty Sanders, Ellamae Hoggatt and Jackie Purvis. All Chapter officers were in attendance with the excep-tion of Bro Bob Cox who needs our prayers. We had one guest and that was Ellamae Hoggatts daughter Christin. SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Bro Sid Shaenfield is home and receiving assistance and gets around in a wheel chair. Bro Bob Cox is back home still do-ing rehab. Bro Dan Mason passed away this morn-ing and his services will be: Visitation on 20 June from 4 to 8 PM at Alamo Funeral Home. A Reli-gious service will be held at 10:30 on the 21st of June at John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Wind-crest with a reception/meal to follow. Internment will be on 21 June at 1:30 PM at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery with full Military honors and Masonic burial service with Bro Charles Shaw the funeral Master. Bro Al Putnam is at home but is beginning therapy as of today. Keep all of them and their families in your prayers.
OPENING: President Dunn opened the meeting at 1950 hours with the pledge and prayer. Brother Elliott Samuels gave the Toast to the Flag. There was no one awaiting initiation.
PROGRAM: The program for the evening was our Annual Installation of Officers. Bro Samu-els gave some opening remarks about the Chapter and how it was and is. A small trip down memory lane. He then began the Installation of Officers as-sisted by Bro Doc Dixon as Installing Marshal and
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BUSINESS MEETING: We will again be at the Barn Door, 8400 North New Braunfels, (Inside
Loop 410), 6 July 2016. Come ear-ly get your lunch with the meeting to begin at 1200 hours. It will be
order from the menu. Come and enjoy the fellow-ship.
THE MONTHLY DINNER MEETING is scheduled for 13 July 2016 at the Barn Door, 8400 North New Braunfels, (Inside Loop 410). Social time at 1800 hours with dinner at 1830 hours (NOTE CHANGE). Come and enjoy the fellowship. Dinner will consist of Salad, 6 oz. Filet, or Salmon, Baked Potatoes, Vegetable, Dinner Rolls/
Butter, Iced Tea and Water, Coffee by the cup and Complimentary dessert. Price of the meal – Steak $25.00 Salmon $30.00. Make check payable to Ft Sam Houston Chapter # 17. Reservations to Bob McConnell, at 210-659-6813 or [email protected], or Lee Leopard at 210-434-7429 not later than 11 July 2016. Sign up early and come enjoy the fellowship.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
FT. SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER 17 DEATHS
Bro. Daniel Boone Mason 8 June 2016
Dennis Lafferty
T. K. Anthony
This Months ROTC Uncles
Sid Shaenefield
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OFFICERS FOR 2016-2017
FT SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER # 17
ELECTED OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Luther L. “Lee” Leopard, Jr. 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Nick R. Ramos 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Roger Hopkins SECRETARY/TREASURER James R. McConnell MARSHAL Freddie Freeland APPOINTED OFFICERS CHAPLAIN Jerold Hopkins FLAG BEARER Dennis Lafferty JUDGE ADVOCATE Benjamin Yudesis SURGEON Dock Dixon
ALAMO CAMP HEROES OF ’76 ELECTED OFFICERS COMMANDER Robert D. Perkins CHIEF OF STAFF Joe O. Estlack ASST CHIEF OF STAFF John H. V. Lorch OFFICER OF THE DAY Nick R. Ramos ADJUTANT James R. McConnell MUSICIAN Freddie Freeland
APPOINTED OFFICERS SENIOR LIEUTENANT Nelson Dunn JUNIOR LIEUTENANT James Griffith COMMANDER OF THE GUARD Daniel Orzwarzack SENTINAL Art Polsey CHAPLAIN Ray Benton JUDGE ADVOCATE Benjamin Yudesis SURGEON Dock Dixon
SUPPORT YOUR BLUE LODGE. THEY NEED US AND WE NEED THEM! CONTACT A BROTHER WHO HASN’T BEEN TO LODGE AND ASK HIM TO GO WITH YOU.
SECRETARY NOTES: If you have a change in your address or phone num-ber, please send a note to Bob McConnell, 134 Rhonda Dr., Universal City, TX 78148, or call 210.659.6813. If you have a change in your email ad-dress, please send an email to
[email protected] or call 830.368.4071 with the new information.
Return Service Requested
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, INC. Ft Sam Houston Chapter #17
Alamo Camp Heroes Of 76 Bob McConnell 134 Rhonda Dr
Universal City, TX 78148
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: Please keep our Military Forces and their families in your prayers. Take the time to stop them and thank them for their service to our country. We can’t
thank them enough for their dedication and sacrifice to maintain our freedom and liberty.
They are the finest and best this country has to offer, and we, as citizens, need to express our gratitude to them at every opportunity.
If you are receiving this newsletter by US mail and have email, please send your email address to [email protected]. Each printed copy costs your chapter more than $1.50 to produce and mail; the only cost for email is my time.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER BIVOUAC OF ALAMO CAMP
HEROES OF 76
Attention all Heroes: A bivouac is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 June 2016 at Grady’s BBQ, 6510 San Pedro. Put it on your calendar. Dine at 1700 hours.
