THE SOJOURNERProudly serving the cause of Patriotism.Proudly serving the cause of Patriotism.

PURPOSESThe Purposes of National Sojourners shall be to organize Master Masons

who are citizens of the United States of America and are serving or have served honorably in the uniformed forces of the United States and Honor-ary Members into Chapters, for the promotion of good fellowship among its members, for assisting such as may be overtaken by adversity or affl iction, for cultivating Masonic ideals, for supporting all patriotic aims and activities in Masonry, for developing true Patriotism and Americanism 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 needs of national defense, and for opposing any infl uence whatsoever calculated to weaken the national security.

PRONOUNCEMENTNational Sojourners believe in God as The Supreme Architect of the

Universe.We hold that political, economic and social problems are subsidiary to

and ever separate from that steadfast belief in God.We maintain that God must motivate man if present day problems are

to be solved and we urge active participation in maintaining that Govern-ment for which our forefathers fought.

Sojourners remember that George Washington once said, “When we assumed the soldier we did not lay aside the citizen.”

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FROM THE BEGINNING ......... THE SOJOURNER, VOL•I NO. 1, OCTOBER 14, 2014

THE CONSTITUTIONThe Republic was worth dying for; it is worth living

for. Supporting the Constitution requires more than mere obedience to law. It commands free men to give their time and thought to the business of freedom. The right to vote is the foundation of our whole government. Americans must use this right intelligently and loyally.

Every citizen should be informed concerning the principles and provisions of the Constitution, know something of the history of constitutional government, and imbibe its liberal spirit. Intelligent citizenship is impossible without an understanding of this signifi cant document. It is the embodiement of liberty, justice and fraternity.

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Every Sojourner should have a copy of the song, “ I Didn’t Raise My Boy to be a Slacker,” by Mrs. Amos A. Fries. You can make good use of it. It is being distributed by the Reserve Offi cers Association of the United States.

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Questions Sometimes Diffi cult to AnswerHave you been attending the meetings of the So-

journers Club regularly? Have you invited that eligible friend of yours to join? In what way have you assisted

the offi cers in making the Club more successful? When was the last time you attended lodge? Are all of

your dues paid up?

AMERICA OUR OWN, OUR ALL(By J. B. S.)

America, our own, our all,In thy defense we stand or fall;

Vast through they sweep of breadth and length, Yet, vaster still thy boundless strength,

We love thee spirit of thy sons,That laughs at steel and belching guns,

We love thy championship of right,We love that emblem of thy might,

The Stars and Stripes that since unfurled,Brought hope and justice to the world.

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You will get out of the Sojourners Club exactly what you put into it. This is YOUR organization -- become a part of it by participating in its deliberations and activities, and make it an avenue through which Masonic prin-ciples can be brought to bear upon the vital problems of the day. As offi cers in the service of our country, imbibed with the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity so well exemplifi ed by Freemasons since the Craft fi rst made its infl uence felt, we are under a double obligation to cherish, protect and defend the institutions extablished under the Constitution of the United States. Our Ma-sonic forefathers building well when they established this government -- let us not fail to carry it on and keep it free from the insidious machinations of its enemies, in whatever guise they made be working.

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NATIONAL LINE OFFICERSJUNE 2017-JUNE 2018

PRESIDENTLt Col Ronald D.R. Sortino212 Edgewood LaneJacksonville, NC 28546-9200910-347-1660Email: ronaldsortino1@gmail.com

PRESIDENT-ELECTCol Edward W. Nolte4702 Windcrest DrivePapillion, NE 68133-4767402-592-0184Email: ewn@cox.net

FIRST VICE PRESIDENTLt Col William H. Haynes621 Prices DriveCresco, PA 18326-7891570-595-3333Email: whhaynes@ptd.net

SECOND VICE PRESIDENTCOL Robert W. Roth525 W. Ravenswood Hills CircleBrookfi eld, WI 53045-3509262-782-3922Email: bobrothw@mac.com

THIRD VICE-PRESIDENTCSM C. Wayne Barnes608 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313912-876-0854Email: fl oway@costalnow.net

SECRETARY-TREASURER MAJ William R. Sanner7942R Cluny CourtSpringfi eld, VA 22153703-765-5000 / FAX: 703-765-8390 Email: hq@nationalsojourners.org Website: www.nationalsojourners.org

CHAPLAINCOL R. Thomas Davies, IIIOne 7th St. #1004Augusta, GA 30901-1364Email: Moht2053@bellsouth.net

NATIONAL COMMANDER MSGT Robert “Boog” Powell2916 Barret AvePlant City, FL 33566813-719-7797Email: boogpowell@icloud.com

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SOJOURNER, 7942R Cluny Court, Springfi eld, VA 22153.

EDITOR: WILLIAM R. SANNER.Names and addresses included in this publi-

cation shall not be released for any commercial or charitable enterprise without the express writ-ten authority of National Sojourners, Inc. “The opinions or assertions contained herein, unless otherwise noted, are the private ones of the writers and are not to be construed as offi cial or refl ecting the views of National Sojourners, Inc., or any branch of the Federal Government.”

CENTENNIAL TOOLKIT

The Centennial TOOLKIT is now available on the national website. It provides sugges-tions for planning special events to celebrate our 100th anniversary at the Chapter/Camp, Region and Area levels; details the events planned for the national level; and outlines recognition opportunities for individuals, chapters and camps. Take time to thumb through the TOOLKIT to fi nd out what it is all about and then resolve to do your part to bring our Centennial Anniversary celebration alive with both your leadership and participation!

Your Centennial Committee

SECRETARY’S RAMBLINGS

Happy New Year! The Mid-Winter Meeting is upon us. I will be meeting with all the Sec-retaries. Hope all your dues are in. Be thinking about award recommendations. Prepare and present local awards as they are deserved and submit your National Awards to your Regional and Area Representatives so they can get them to National for submission to the Incentives and Awards Committee. The Annual Convention will be upon us sooner than you think. A highlight of this year’s convention will be the kick off of the Centennial year of National Sojourners. As your Chapter has events share something about them with us for printing in THE SOJOURNER. Keep your records up to date through your chapter secretary and consider receiving your copy of THE SOJOURNER by email. Pictures are in color. To get it by email you must send an email to hq@nationalsojourners.org stating “please send the SOJOURNER by email” and that will be the email address we will send it to. We have email addresses for only about 1/3 of our members so please give us your email address for our records. That will not automatically start the SOJOURNER coming electronically, it must be requested. Hope the New Year is good to you and if you are in the area please stop in at the National Headquarters, we would love to see you. And remember we are always just a phone call or email away. Bill

FROM THE WEBMASTER

Check your chapter page on the National Sojourner Website: Brothers – I have updated all the chapter pages on our website with information from the most recent Staff Directory. Please take a moment to go and look at your chapter’s information and make sure it is correct. If you fi nd an error or missing information, please let me know at wa3h@hotmail.com and I will correct it and notify HQ. Let’s not worry too much about “format” issues as much as “content” for the time being.

HELP WANTED: We have a very small cadre of “webmasters” who maintain the informa-tion on the National Sojourners website. If you have any experience working with websites (especially those based on WORDPRESS), your assistance would be very welcome. If you’re tech savvy, but don’t know WORDPRESS, don’t worry – we’ll get you the information you need and none of us were familiar with it when we transitioned to the system either.

WEBSITE ACCESS CONTROLS: If you are a Secretary or a Committee member, you SHOULD be able to access those particular fenced off areas on the web site. If you try and fi nd you cannot, please notify headquarters.

NATIONAL MEETING INFORMATION

The 2018 Mid-Winter Meeting will be held 10-13 January 2018 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, TN. Information available at www.nationalsojourners.org under meeting information or from your chapter Secretary.

The 98th Annual National Convention will be held 19-24 June 2018 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, Virginia. Souvenir book Sponsor Contract is on the website. More Information will be forthcoming.

The 99th Annual National Convention will be held 4-9 June 2019 at the Omaha Mar-riott in Omaha, NE. More Information will be forthcoming.

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MUSING CONTINUED… FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

My Brothers, here we are again reading another missive from your President and wondering what will he muse about this time. Well, last couple editions, I talked about Masonic tenets and how complacent we have become in adhering to them. Over the course of our Sojourner year we will discuss several reasons why this has occurred. We will start with “communication.”

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary generally defi nes this term as the act of transmitting or exchanging information, verbally, non-verbally or written from one person to another. So-far, so-good. We have been doing this for eons and so what is the problem? Well, this is where the going gets a little murky: communicating is one thing; “effectively” communicating is another. The term “effectively “refers to passing information from one to another in such a manner as to totally eliminate any possibility for misinterpretation. To do this, many factors come into play simultaneously: primarily non-verbal cues consisting of facial expressions, body movements, and paralanguage. When one puts all these factors together in communicating, it should result in a perfectly understandable transmission of information. When was the last time you heard information passed that did not require further explanation? When we start talking, do we do it with a smile or grimace (facial expression), mellow or harsh voice (paralanguage), aggressive or passive body movements (body language) that supports the information being passed? Over 80% of all transmitted verbal information in interpreted from the body language used, not from the words used. Having said this, it is extremely important that each of us think twice about what is to be said, and three times about “how” it should be presented (body language, paralanguage, facial expressions). This preparation becomes extremely critical when applied with “emotion.” Now, I believe we are getting closer to one of our major problems – “emotional reactions.” Under such circumstances, many words are said and few are interpreted as the speaker had intended. Remember, “Words” can never be taken back and last a life time. So use the 6 “P” acronym and general body language information noted above when preparing to communicate, and then look at the Masonic ring you wear to remind you of “Who” you are.

In my travels, I have had many opportunities to talk with Chapters/Sojourners about program support. One of the responses that emanates consistently as to why there is limited support for our Americanism programs is “we are aging out.”

Another question I ask the Chapters visited is – how many Sojourners can recite the “Toast to the Flag” from memory? I get very few hands raised in response. What I have just exposed is what I call “joiner.” Such people, generally speaking, exert very little effort and energy to support their organizations programs. Every Sojourner, with over 5 years of membership, should have already memorized “our” signature “Toast to the Flag.”

Now we get into “age.” How many times have you heard “I am too old to memorize, my mind is not as sharp as it used to be.” Well, science says the older on gets, the better the memory. The problem with that statement revolves around the assumption that the mind is being used and exercised through stimulative actions/events to not only maintain what one already has, but also to build new memory blocks. In other words, this type of response is really putting an individual on report for not keeping his mind “sharp.”

More will be said about this topic in the next issue of the “Sojourner.” Until then, “keep charging” but “keep your powder dry.” I remain Yours in Masonry,

Ron Sortino

HISTORIAN CORNERis a very important and honorable position, which I hold in very high esteem, and will work to the very best of my abilities to pro-mote at all times. As each one of you are my Masonic Bros. and share a very rich love for our national patriotic heritage we recognize the need to help others to develop the pas-sion that WE have for our country.

In order to understand the present phase of the modern era of US history it is impor-tant to take a brief glimpse of our past. This we will do by looking at the time periods or eras of U S history.

1492-1607 The Age of Exploration1607-1754 The Age of Colonization

1754-1763 The French Indian War1763-1774 The Opposition to British Op-

pression / Pre-revolution1775-1783 The Revolutionary War1783-1787 The Confederation to Con-

stitution / Federalist Era. Historians, politi-cians, sociologist, anthropologist, discuss and debate many issues of each era and break them down into sub-eras. It is interest-ing to read what is documented in history and can sometimes be challenged. As the saying “to the victor goes the spoils of war” and so does the recording of its history at times.

Herb Lynch National Historian

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL, our President Bro. Ron Sortino, has selected a very worthwhile slogan for us and it has a very powerful past, present and future message for all of us. This slogan was fi rst used by John Dickinson, in July 1768. In the Boston Gazette, in a song. “Then join hand in hand, brave American’s all”. “By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall”.

Before I continue, I would like to say, a very special Thank you, to our National President, Bro. Ron Sortino, our National Nominating Committee, and Bro. Denny Norris, and to each of you for your electing me to the position of National Historian. This

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BRIDGE OF LIGHT COMMITTEE

A recently completed review of Chapter Annual Bridge of Light Reports received from the various Chapters for 1 July 2016-30 June 2017 revealed a continuing slight increase in Chapter Bridge of Light (BOL) activities over the previous year. Ten (10) Chapters were identified as tentatively eligible to receive the Odie Howell Chap-ter Bridge of Light Award. Confi rmation is pending a fi nal review at the upcoming 2018 Mid-Winter Convention.

The BOL Committee continues its efforts to increase Chapter involvement or engage-ment in BOL activities. BOL Committee members, through contacts with (assigned) Area Reps, Regional Reps and/or Chapter Presidents, will encourage Chapters, es-pecially those which do not currently have the capability to conduct the more complex presentations, e.g. Building of the Flag, Service Flags of the U.S., etc., to conduct the TOAST TO THE FLAG. The latter can be presented by a single Sojourner/Hero of ‘76 or by a team of two. One presenter recites the TOAST TO THE FLAG and the “assisting” presenter spreads the fl ag and points to “the red”, “the white”, “the blue” and to the “whole of it” at the appropriate time. The TOAST TO THE FLAG is relatively easy to memorize and easily combined with visits to Masonic Lodges and/or other Masonic affairs. Prior approval (for the presentation) should/must be obtained from the Worship-ful Master of the Lodge and is appropriately presented at the opening of the lodge’s ses-sion and follows the Pledge of Allegiance.

The “Toast to the Flag”, when properly presented, is consistently well received by audiences and refl ects favorably on Nation-al Sojourners. It results in creating interest in National Sojourners and can, and often does, result in increasing membership.

It should be noted that the TOAST TO THE FLAG can be presented in “civilian clothes” as well as in colonial dress.

Copies of “TOAST TO THE FLAG” are available from National HQ.

Additionally, members of the BOL Com-mittee will be more than pleased to assist any Chapter having questions presenting any of the various BOL programs. Chapters are expected to appoint a Chapter BOL Committee composed of “dedicated, enthu-siastic and knowledgeable Sojourners who are well versed in local Masonic traditions ready to impart Masonic assistance”. Chap-ters are further to have available a copy of the current Bridge of Light Handbook, Ap-pendix O, Chapter Offi cers’ Handbook, 22 May 2009, which is available on-line and/or from HQ, National Sojourners. Cited handbook sets forth many additional ideas

for conducting the various BOL presenta-tions and utilizing the opportunity to create interest in National Sojourners membership.

OUR GOOD FATHER (3)

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. Mark 10: 18 (NIV)

Let us continue with our discussion. We all remember the stories of Moses

from the Pentateuch. In particular the call of Moses, or Moses and the Burning Bush. Moses is out tending his father-in-law, Je-thro’s, sheep. He is confronted by a burning bush which is not consumed by the fl ame. I dare say most of us would be like the characters of the Old Testament, and shy away from a theophany. Meeting God face to face would more than likely cause a major health crisis for us.

The Virgin Mary and her betrothed, Joseph, were tapped on the shoulder by Gabriel. The shepherds saw and heard a chorus of the heavenly hosts. Nowadays we rarely experience a “physical” theophany but we do experience the Holy Spirit guid-ing and prompting us. How often are we conscious of the “homeless” on the streets looking for handouts, and we make a deci-sion to drive on by without stopping. Does not all of humanity have a place in the King-dom of God, what is God seeing in “them” that are missing. From our very fi rst days we need to feel we are accepted. Our Good Father knows our hearts and overlooks our physical attributes.

Eade tells of one of his theophanies. A preacher spoke to his heart and he found himself blubbering. He found himself out of control and he was very uncomfortable, feeling that his fl aws and skeletons were becoming apparent to others.

We can look at our own lives and know we are in need of forgiveness and spiritual healing. As we celebrate Chanukah and Christmas, and begin this New Year let us enter into a time of introspection and healing from our heavenly Father.

More to follow in the coming days. Peace and Shalom to all my Brothers

and Sisters.

CHAPTER NEWS

KNICKERBOCKER – WEST POINT #13, LTC Jack H. Moore, Secretary, 145 Lincolndale Acres, Washingtonville, NY 10992. On Sunday, 2 December Sojourn-ers met at Salem Lodge #330 in Hamlin, Pa. for their bi-monthly meeting. Bro. Tom Lavinski VP presided welcoming all for their attendance. Following opening formalities and a review of our previous minutes by Bro. Moore, Sec. the primary purpose of the meeting was to welcome non-Sojourner Master Masons and introduce them to the National Sojourners. Bros. Tom Lavinski, Dale Rogers & Harry McFarland have taken the initiative with Sojourner National HQ to start a new Chapter in eastern Pa. Six prospective Master Masons joined the Bros. from our Chapter to learn more about the Sojourners. A brief discussion of our orga-nization was followed by a viewing of the National Sojourner video. It is the desire to fi rst organize as a Sojourner Club, with the goal of starting a new chapter once 18 interested Master Masons are committed.

The plan is to name the Chapter in honor of Jeremiah Osgood Sr. a local Revolutionary War hero whose 4th generation Great-grand-daughter was in attendance at the meeting. Osgood joined the Revolutionary War effort at the age of 16 upon learning of the death of his father in the War. Osgood was later captured as one of the early POW’s and was held on a British ship. After 3 months he was released in a prisoner exchange and subsequently rejoined the fi ght and only died many years later at the age of 96. He was buried on the family farm in Salem Township in eastern Pa. The land was actu-ally given to Osgood some 20 years after the War as part of his payment for service. The next meeting is planned for Sunday, 4 February with an 1130 luncheon to be held at the ’76 House in Tappan, NY in honor of Brother Washington’s birthday.

TINKER #43, CW4 Dan Burchett, Sec-retary, 4800 NW 48th Avenue, Norman, OK 73072. On November 11, our Flag team was again happy to participate in the Blanchard

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Oklahoma Veteran’s Day Parade. Bros. Henry Riebel, Jeffery Fluker, John King and Dan Burchett carried the American Flag and the Bennington ’76 Flag with escorts. Our Flag team was honored to participate in the Moore, Ok. JHS annual Veterans Day program to honor The Men and Women of the United States Uniform Services. The Team consisting of Bros. Henry Reibel, Ken Staten, Dan Burchett, Jeff Fluker, Paul Nei-hoff performed the “Building of the Flag” and Bro. Robert Carr recited the “Toast to The Flag”. Ms. Debbie Clay, 8th Grade teacher coordinated the event.

Our Flag team was honored to post the American Flag during the opening of the Oklahoma Masonic Grand Lodge Annual Election of Offi cers and Annual Business meeting. Bros. John King, Arlan Smith and Paul Neihoff performed the honors. Bro. Larry Allison, GM made a special request that Bro. Henry Reibel arrange for members of the 5 uniformed forces post the Service fl ags in uniform to acknowledge and respect Veterans Day. After much hair pulling, Bro. Hank located and employed the 5 former service members that could still fit into their uniforms. Bros. Henry Reibel, USCG; James Selders, USA; Darrin Oglesby, USAF; Travis, USN.

HARRISBURG #76, BG E. Thomas Kuhn, Secretary, 406 Ford Dr., Elizabeth-town, PA 17022. To say the least, Fall is a busy season for the member staring early in September.

PROGRAMS. Harrisburg Chapter #76 meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from September thru June. We meet at the Susquehanna Club, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna (DDCS) New Cum-berland, Pennsylvania. Average attendance in 2016-2017 Sojourner year was 93 Broth-ers and 150 on ladies nights. Recent and upcoming programs follow:

14 Sep 17 Bro. Edward J. Stumm, Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania “My Servicein the U.S. Army”

12 Oct 17 Chapter #76 Flag Team Build-ing of the Flag

9 Nov 17 Bro. Jack Heinze, Chairman of Americanism/Scholarship Committee. Stu-dent report on the Leadership Conference at Freedom’s Foundation

14 Dec 17 LADIES NIGHT and Silent AUCTION Entertainment

11 Jan 18 Bro. David Berry and DeMolay Pennsylvania Youth Foundation

8 Feb 18 Bro. S. Eugene Herritt, GM Pennsylvania

AUTUMN DAY. On October 21st, the Pennsylvania Masonic Village in Elizabeth-town hosted Autumn Day, formally Grand Master’s Day. Members from Masonic Organizations and Youth Groups gather to promote their programs. Estimated atten-dance was 8,000. Harrisburg #76 was there. We were provided a strategic location on the Village Green to erect our display which was manned throughout the day by Chapter members. The RWGM of PA, Raymond T. Dietz stopped by to view the display and shake hands.

L-r: Bros. Thomas Kuhn, RWGM Ray-mond Dietz, Chet Brown, Jack Heinze, and William Bickel.

MASSING OF THE COLORS. Chapter #76 “Massing of the Colors” is a memorial to the men and women who have died in the line of duty since 9/11, over 6,600 American and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania fl ags are massed for ten days at the Pennsylva-nia Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. Look-ing back across the decades, we marvel at the valor and determination of the gallant Americans who, in each generation, have stepped forward to preserve our freedom, defended democracy, and upheld our ide-als. Many of them Freemasons! We install a temporary fl ag display around Veterans Day and incorporate an opening and clos-ing ceremony by which the community members can pay tribute to those fallen service men and women in the fi ght against terrorism since the fateful events of 9/11. The 2011 installation of more than 6,600 fl ags has grown to 6940 fl ags (6652 United States and 288 Pennsylvania) in 2017. The Massing of the Colors was planned and coordinated with the Masonic Village’s Veterans Events Committee. Members of the National Sojourners form the core of this committee, and together plan out annual Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day events, which is open to the local community. Bro. Thomas F. Campbell has been the “key man” since moving the display to Eliza-bethtown. More than eighty volunteers give their assistance. In addition to the National

Sojourners assistance was given by village residence, and children of the Pennsylvania Masonic Children’s Home. Two television stations covered the Massing this year with fi ve different spots on two different

days. Articles on the display were in several local and re-gional papers. The 2016 dis-play which was the cover of the “VILLAGE liv-

ing” magazine.Flag Team,

led by Broth-er CPO Larry Wolford, Post-ing the Colors. Back cover of 2017 “VILLAGE living” maga-zine.

VETERANS’ DAY PROGRAM. Every Veterans Day, the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown holds a Veteran’s program to honor the brave fi ghting men and women who for more than 241 years have underwritten our freedom by their selfl ess-service. An estimated 350 were in attendance The Masonic Village Flag Team (Sojourner) posted the colors. Bro. Larry Rutt was the master of ceremo-nies. The Guest speaker was Bro. Randall R. Marchi, who serves on the Board of Directors for PA Wounded Warriors and is a member of Eureka-West Lodge 302 and the National Sojourners. The Masonic Village Men’s Chorus and the March Masters per-formed. Bro. Sojourner Glenn annotated the “Massing of the Colors”. Fifty-four National Sojourners live at or adjacent to the village and take some part in these activities.

We initiated 31 members during Sojourn-er Year 2016-2017. This is due, in no small part, to the high visibility of the events we lead or participate in. The real secret to our success is that we are doing what we say: “supporting all patriotic aims in Masonry, for developing true patriotism and Americanism throughout the nation” (Commonwealth).

FT. CAMPBELL #177, MSgt Robert E. Gooch, Secretary, 111 Tobacco Rd., Clarksville, TN 37042. On 18 November,

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we celebrated our 75th anniversary with a day of celebration. This diamond jubilee held special signifi cance since it was also the 75th anniversary of Ft Campbell Army base and the 101st Airborne. The day was started with a bivouac of Old Hickory Camp, Heroes of ’76. The Camp was honored to have Bros. Ronald Sortino, NP; and Robert “Boog” Powell, NC; preside over the initiation of the newest member of Old Hickory. That evening, a banquet was held at Clarksville Lodge #89. It started with the attendees placing unit patches on a board, representing all the commands where they had been assigned. A world map was also present, and pins were placed in all the loca-tions where members and guests had been assigned or visited while in the service. The number of pins, representing different services, and their global locations, was impressive. Music from the period of World War II played in the background. The din-ner was hosted by the local OES Chapter. Each honored guest received a challenge coin, and toasts were made with glasses bearing the National Sojourner logo. In addition to the national leadership, a repre-sentative of Grand Lodge, Grand Tiler and fellow Sojourner, Hank Hamblin, was also present. Dr. John O’Brien, curator of the Don Pratt Museum, Ft Campbell KY gave an informative talk on life at Camp (Fort) Campbell in 1942. Featured speaker was Bro. Ron Sortino. The evening concluded with the presentation of certificates to chapter widows, longest living and serving

members and members who made special contributions to the chapter over the years. The attendance of our national leaders made the event a memorable one, which the members will not soon forget. Article and Pictures provided by Steve Singleton, President

PASADENA #265, LTC Joe Ryland, Secretary, 904 W. Huntington Dr., Apt 6, Arcadia, CA 91007. We welcome all So-journers and their guests to come and visit with us at our chapter meetings. It would be especially nice if any national offi cers, who come to Southern California, would plan their trips so they will be available to be with us. Every visitor has said glowing things about our meetings. Our meetings begin at 6:30 pm and are usually completed before 8:30 pm. Most of our members are at an age where they prefer to be home at a reasonable hour. Our only source of in-come is the yearly MIP dividend. However, the chapter has very few expenses, so that single source is suffi cient for our needs. An examination of past chapter yearly fi nancial reports shows that we usually spend what we get and have very little left over.

This is a typical chapter meeting.

BRAZOS VALLEY #378, Col Henry C. Hill, Secretary, PO Box 10356, College Station, TX 77842.

L-r: Speaker Coy Westbrook Towering over Bro. David Fuller Pres. Following a Buffet dinner, we were opened by Bro. David Fuller, Pres. on November 2, 2017, assisted by Bros. Clyde Collins, Chap; and Bob Epps, Mar.; all with appropriate ceremony and prayer. Bro. Henry Hill, Sec. presented “A Toast to the Flag.” As the only

birthday for November, Bro. Travis Vaughn was presented with a “Birthday Boy” badge. A brief salute honored members of the U.S. Marine Corps as the service celebrates its founding on November 10, 1775. Bro. Coy Westbrook, member of Sul Ross Lodge #1300 and junior student at Texas A&M University, discussed the history of service by students and faculty from the founding of the Agricultural and Mechanical Col-lege of Texas to present day assistance provided to communities, including Puerto Rico. Texas A&M students are living by the core value of selfl ess service. After the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, Aggies banded together to make an impact. A group of students took the idea of The Big Event, a massive student led community service project, to the state and country. The group called Built to Help Others (BTHO), has dedicated months to not only raising money to support local projects, but to continue to provide support for those effected by devastating natural disasters. As of December 2018, the group has started projects of adopting counties in Texas effected by Harvey and working to help the inhabitants rebuild. Additionally, Bro Westbrook reminded the members and guests that are located in College Station to actively seek to participate in The Big Event. The Texas A&M students see The Big Event as their way to give back to the community and The Big Event always needs worksites from community members. Bro. Bob Co-hen, Treas. presented the fi rst of on-going narrations of “Yesteryear, Show and Tell.” Choosing an event or object that impressed them as a youth when they were between the ages of ten and eighteen, members describe a memorable event or item to those present. Bro. Cohen recounted that about age ten, his parents instructed him to count the cattle on their ranch each week. He realized that he could wait near the water holes in the evening and count nearly all of the herd without ranging in search of them. His task of counting the herd continued until he left home for college. Bro. Cohen also won the door prize. Members were reminded that under sponsorship of Brazos Valley Chapter, Sojourners and several other community organizations would place nearly 1,000 fl ags on Veteran graves at lo-cal cemeteries for Veterans Day. Article and Picture provided by David Fuller.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA #435, CAPT Christopher C. Lanham, Jr., Secretary, 1015 Arthur Moore Drive, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. We had at our Nov. 1st meeting, received a presentation from Bro. John Page, regarding the U. S. A. Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Program.

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The Program’s purpose is to assist a grate-ful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam War Veterans. The Vietnam War era covers the years 1955 through 1975. Bro. John Page awarded Vietnam War era Commemorative lapel pins to 14 members from our Chapter who had served in the U. S. Military during the Vietnam War era.

Members who received Vietnam War-era pins at the meeting. L-r:: Cindy Cole, Eric Cole, Corbin Elliott, PP; Lee Stanford, PP; Joe Wright, Bill Ellis, Jimmy Dorsey, 1st V.P.; Wade Carroll, 3rd V.P.; Tom Olsen, Presi-dent; Larry Taylor, John Page, Color Bearer; John Block, Chaplain; Bob Shellenberger, PP; and Charles Robert Cooper, PP, Area Representative.

We had our annual Christmas holiday party on December 6, 2017, our regular meeting night. It was held at the Bestbet Or-ange Park Race Track and Kennel Club. A nice turn out of Brothers and guests enjoyed a fi ne dinner, dog racing, and the exchange of Christmas gifts.

A photo of the happy group was taken after the race named in honor of our or-ganization. Some of the couples pictured: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Buck Doyle, M/M Robert G. Atwell; M/M Gilbert Porter; M/M Jimmy Dorsey; M/M Bob Shellenberger; M/M Eric Cole; John Block & Guest; M/M Bill Ellis; M/M Joe Wright, Sr; M/M Larry Taylor; M/M Wade Carroll; M/M Leland Stanford; M/M James Billberry; M/M John Page; M/M Tom Sorensen; M/M Charles Bob Cooper, Area Rep.; Randy Burkett, and several others. A good time was enjoyed by all. Article and pictures provided by Corbin Elliott

KIT CARSON #447, CPO Arland M. Blackburn, Secretary, 10409 Princess Jeanne Ave, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. On Sunday December 3 2017 fi ve of our members journeyed south to the Boys and Girls Ranches of New Mexico. Bros. Michael McInerney, Teddy Adams, Larry McDougal, Robert Will and Bill LaRue were joined by representatives of the Bal-

lut Abyad Temple of Shriners and a representative from the Grand Chapter, OES. In all, forty people were present to hear a presentation and the Toast to the Flag. While Santa Claus was giving out Wal-Mart Gift cards to each of the young folks the Shrine Clowns made balloon animals. These went over with a big bang. Support of the Boys and Girls Ranches is our major charity event and has been for over thirty years.

NATIONAL COMMANDERBrethren,My Lady Carmie and I visited the Pacifi c Northwest Encamp-

ment in October. If you have never been to one of their Encamp-ments you must plan on going to next year’s. This Area is one of the most tight nit areas that I have ever seen. The Heroes Degree was exciting and the Camp thoroughly enjoyed my part in the Degree. The retirement of National Flags on the beach was both moving and solemn. Somehow, though, a Sea Hawk Flag made its way into the fi re pit. My Lady and I are planning on visiting the beautiful scenery of the Pacifi c Northwest next year.

By now all Camps and Heroes should be faithfully adhering to the Offi cial Heroes Manual. All Camps need to be on the same page when performing the Heroes Degree without additions, substitutions or deletions. Remember, the Camp is a refl ection of its Chapter. Make your Chapter proud of its Camp.

Camps can assist their chapter by presenting ROTC/JROTC medals, in Colonials and offer to do the “Toast to the Flag”. Do one of the many Flag Presentations we have at various locations. Such as schools, Blue Lodges, VA Hospitals, retirement homes, VFW’s, American Legions, AmVets and other notable venues.

Here are some ways to Re-energize your Camp, practice the Heroes Degree on a Saturday with coffee and doughnuts, do a Court Martial, have members investigate a Founding Father, or a battle and present it at a Bivouac, or Chapter meeting. Do a Camp Followers Table or a Camp Followers Degree at an Encampment. Remember, the Camps should be all fi red up to participate in the planned activities for the 100 year National Sojourners Centennial.

If any Camp Bivouac, or Encampment would like me to visit, please contact me. I love traveling to visit my fellow Heroes and their Ladies. My new itinerary should be posted very soon. I invite all of you to join me on my various trips.

Again……“Don’t be impressed by money, degrees, followers and titles. Be impressed by kindness,

integrity, humility and generosity.” We see less of these attributes in our Masonic World and “We cannot change it until we change ourselves”.

Boog Powell National Commander

L-r: Bro. Teddy Adams; Keith Kull, Direc-tor; Luni Kull, Counselor; and two residents.

Bros. Teddy Adams and Michael McI-nerey giving the Toast to the Flag.

CAMP NEWS

KING KALAKAUA CAMP (Honolulu #11). Bro. Tony J. Sasser, Cdr gave the “Toast to the Flag” at the Lockwood Hall lun-cheon sponsored by the Subase Vets. Bros. Tony and Roy provided the Color Guard for

their annual Veterans Day Service at the Parche Memorial on Subase, Pearl Harbor.

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ALAMO CAMP (Ft. Sam Houston #17). A raw recruit by the name of Robert D. Walling, was offi cially made a Hero on 29 November 2017. The members reported that there was a large shadowy fi gure, bent over as in pain, lurking around the area which was very suspicious. It was fi nally determined that the subject was trying to enter the camp. Whoever it was, made many attempts at gaining admission, and the members became concerned. Several of the troops, after doing some tracking, fi nally cornered it and as it turned out it was the individual named above. He was placed in the guardhouse awaiting interrogation. He was shabbily dressed, and appeared to be hungry, had a good pair of shoes but was using a pole to support his walking. He barely made it into the camp to be interro-gated. Due to his current condition, he was given a plate of beans, a slice of bread and a cup of water. He was then placed before the Commander, who proceeded to exam-ine him to see what his intentions were. He initially could not answer the Commanders questions but after numerous attempts he seemed to compose himself to come up with some of the answers. Bro. Walling is a strong Mason and is involved with many Ma-sonic organizations. He has performed the “Toast to the Flag” on numerous occasions.

GENERAL HUGH MERCER CAMP (Northern New Jersey #42). During a recent encampment with Valley Forge Camp (Benjamin Franklin #16) a ragged and destitute appearing man claiming to be Thomas C. Helm was detected at the outer perimeter with a sign that said ”Rekruit” around his neck. After a lengthy interroga-tion during which we came to suspect that all his facilities were not there, he was found to be a Mason and a member of Northern New Jersey #42. Further investigation revealed a somewhat heroic deed and he was initiated into the Heroes of ’76 where, based upon his past achievements, he will be become a valued member. He thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony and wondered if he could repeat it at a later date.

JOHN J. PERSHING CAMP (Pasadena #265). At twilight on September 9, 2017 there was a gathering of a truly magnifi cent group of Heroes at old Fort Hood. In the early part of the evening, when the lamp-light was beginning to lower, a “dog-eared” scoundrel was apprehended in the back part of our camp. This knave appeared to be a chow-hound as he was seeking illegal admission to the back door of our mess tent. He was caught by our ever-vigilant Sentinels, Bros. Dave Hellem and Bruce Hudson. Our able Commander, Bro.

Joven Bilog, who is a strict disciplinarian, assigned various work duties to this rogue while the camp inquired into his true identity and qualifi cations to remain at our bivouac. Through the efforts of Bros. Bob Reynolds and Greg Corey this reprobate was thor-oughly investigated and later found to be Frank Bustamante who is a Master Mason. After crossing the frigid Delaware with only minor prodding, he was found worthy and well qualifi ed, and was duly mustered into our camp as a full-fl edged member.

L-r: Bros. Bob Reynolds, Marty Mihol, Simon McIlroy, Steve Harris, Bernie Harris.

ANDREW JACKSON CAMP (Northeast Florida #435). We held a Bivouac on No-vember 19, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. We tried, initiated and welcomed Sojourner Wade Carroll into the Camp. Pictured after the degree were new Hero of ’76 Carroll with the other Heroes offi cers and members who were able to remain for a picture.

L-r: Seated: Bros. Wade Carroll, new Hero; Joe Wright, Sr., Thomas A. Olsen, Pres., Cdr.; Chris Lanham, Jr., 2nd VP, OoD; and Bob Shellenberger, PP, PC. L-r: Standing Front Row: Bros. Corbin P. Elliott, PP, PC; Randy Burkett, 3rd VP, Adj; Jimmy Dorsey, 1st VP, Sr. Lt; Frank Buck Doyle, CoG; P. James Mast, PP, PC; Charles Matt Smith; and C. Robert Cooper, PP, PC, Area Rep. L-r: Standing Back Row: Bros. Leland Stanford, PP, PC; John Page, Color Bearer; and James Billberry, Treas. Article and Pic-ture provided by Corbin Elliott

GEORGIA HUSSARS CAMP (Hunter #502). We were well represented in the Savannah Veterans Day Parade on Veter-ans Day 2017 by the Adjutant, Bro. Michael Warren, and Ernest McCorkle, PC, in the S1 vehicle. In one area while the Cdr was presenting a fl ag to a young lady admirer,

the Adjutant (inadvertently) drove off. The throngs on the sidewalks cheered on Cdr Warren who is quite a sprinter.

We were privileged to present the Build the Flag program on 15 Nov 17 at the Wes-ley Monumental UMC, Savannah, GA. The congregation descends from Savannah’s first Methodist church, Wesley Chapel, established in 1807. The church was built as a monument to John and Charles Wes-ley. Construction began in 1875 and was complete in 1895. Bros. James O Hood, PC (Narrator), Ernest McCorkle, PC (Chief Engr), the Adjutant and George A Vail, PC (Asst Engr and WMUMC parishioner) presented the program to one of the larger audiences in memory. The team received accolades galore - some of the congrega-tion had previously been exposed to one or more of our programs.

We were pleased to host a Regional Encampment to assist MG Samuel Elbert Camp (Fort Stewart #396) in initiating two of their members CW4 Gary A Arnold and SFC Arnold R Walker into the elite of the order. Several of the members of the Hussars are also multiple members of Fort Stewart. The event took place on 18 Nov 17 at the York Rite facility in Savannah, GA.

On 9 Dec 17 we fi elded a colors team in dress uniform in the Pembroke, GA Christ-mas Parade. This is the fi rst time in memory that the camp has fi elded a fi ve-person team with the national colors, Bennington fl ag, chapter banner and two guards with muskets (rubber duckies). Once again, this year the Georgia Hussars team was the fi rst unit behind the 3d ID contingent and Bryan County dignitaries. The team received much applause. Our next objective is to have a fi fe and drum duo in the mix. It was reported that the team: Bros. James O Hood, PC; Bruce H McNall, PC; Michael Warren, Cdr; Robert Brooks, CoS and the Adjutant, were actually in step (with the Adjutant questionable). This was an evening parade into the headwind of a cold front so next year’s uniform of the day may include long-johns.

NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST CAMP (Northeast Florida #537). Bro. Ray Davis

Reg. Rep (center) his granddaughter Faith Garrett, a Ju-nior in the JROTC program at Buch-holz High School where she is a Com-mander of one of the Flights (left) and BG J. Paul Albritton Past Commander of AFROTC at the University of Florida

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and veteran of several wars, pause for a photo at the Veteran’s Day program at the Veteran’s Park in Gainesville, Fl. Around 750 were at the event which showed 12 booths representing the military in every war since WWII.

CARL L. SITTER CAMP (Shenandoah Valley #543). We presented a Build a Flag program on October 5, 2017 to a group of students from James Wood High School’s Key Club in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Barbara Devers is the club leader and she had contacted us about our program. We were happy to do it as it was our fi rst contact with the schools in our area. There were about 35 students present and they opened their meeting regularly followed by our program. Bro. Charles Davis, Cdr, narrated while assisted by Bros. Richard Radi, CoS, Tom Anderson, Adj.; and Lady Irene Mertens, Camp Follower. At the end of the program we handed out double fag pins to all who at-tended. The program was very well received and the students were very appreciative of our efforts.

On November 9, 2017 we presented an-other Build a Flag program to the student of Easy Handy Early/Middle School of Baker, WV. The was the fi rst time this school had done a Veterans Day program and the Principal of the school Mrs. Emily Morris had contacted our Commander and asked us to do the presentation. All invited Veter-ans their Families and our group enjoyed a very nice buffet breakfast. The gym was fi lled with about 500 student and visitors. Patriotic songs were sang and played by the school choir and band. Bro. Charlie Davis, Cdr.; narrated the program with the assistance from Bro. Richard Radi, Cos; and Camp Followers Lady Irene Mertens and Lady Wanda Lawson. At the end of the program Bro. Davis presented the Principal with 40 classroom fl ags donated by Capon Post #2102 VFW of Wardensville, WV. The School band the played more patriotic num-bers along with the song for each branch of service and the veterans from that branch stood and were acknowledged for their service. Bro. Charles closed the ceremony by leading everyone in the Pledge of Al-legiance.

Bro. Charlie Davis, Cdr; was kept very busy over Veteran’s Day weekend. On November 10 he gave the Toast to the Flag to an audience of 60 and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Dorcas WV Ruritan Club. He was invited to this event by WV Delegate Allen Evans and is invited back next year. On November 11 he again did the Toast to the Flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Yellow Springs Ruritan Club. Later he repeated the presentation

at the Wardensville Community Center. On November 12 he once more did the Toast to the Flag and Pledge of Allegiance at the Capon Post 2102 V.F.W. in Wardensville, WV. Thank you Bro. Charlie for all you do.

L-r: Bros. Charles Davis, Cdr; Richard Radi, CoS; Tom Anderson, Adj.; Lady Irene Mertens, Camp Follower.

Bro. Charlie Davis, Cdr; presents Mrs. Emily Morris, Principal of East Handy Early/Middle School with Flags for the classrooms. Article and Pictures provided by Irene Mertens

JACK JOUETT CAMP (James Monroe #549). The Camp Followers had a busy 2017. In February, the ladies hosted a pie contest. Competition was open to all mem-bers and we had some very delicious pies! Votes were $1.00 each and the competition was close. All proceeds were donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Over $230 (with some help from the chapter) was donated to this worthwhile project.

In August, we formed a book club. Our fi rst book was “Sarah: A Forgotten Patriot” and was brought to our attention by Judy Schlussel and was an excellent read. We then presented a short program at the Oc-tober chapter meeting. At present, we are reading “Women Heroes of the American Revolution”. The books have been excel-lent and have given us more insight into the lives of these women. We hope to read two books a year.

In October, members pulled out their favorite soup recipes and the competition was on. Votes were $1.00 each and these proceeds were donated to the USMC’s Toy for Tots program. We raised $122 for this cause making many children happy!

We look forward to more fun and great reads in 2018.

NEW MEMBER

SSG Donald W. Adams, #557, MIPSponsor: Unknown

Mr. Keith W. Albright, #373, MIPSponsor: Jim Judovits

SGT Howard Ballard, #67Sponsor: Dan J. Shirk

CPO David L Baxter, #228Sponsor: Patrick W. Powell

L/Cpl William R. Bowman, #527Sponsor: Unknown

SSG Michael L. Breitenfeld, #97, MIPSponsor: Don Wooster

PV2 Norman Briggs, #522Sponsor: Randy Geck

SP4 T. Edward Bull, #543, MIPSponsor: Richard C. Radi

SFC Daniel E. Carbaugh, Jr., #17, MIPSponsor: Freddie G. Freeland

SMSGT Charles E. Connell, #447Sponsor: Unknown

SFC Jason A. Crowe, #353, MIPSponsor: Michael Morgan

SSgt Kenneth E. Curtis, #527Sponsor: Harrie S. DeMers

MCPO Joseph C. Delfoe, Jr., #414, MIPSponsor: Michael P. Schaffer

Mr. Ronald F. Deuel, #76Sponsor: Larry Wolford

CPO Darrell D. Disnongh, #397, MIPSponsor: Tommy C. Wimberly

CWO4 William B. Fox, #557Sponsor: Unknown

LTC Bryan S. Franklin, #184, MIPSponsor: Clifton L. Simmons

Mr. James R. Gee, #557, MIPSponsor: Unknown

AFC Larry Gordon, #86Sponsor: Kenneth Lockard

Amn John B. Graf, III, #60Sponsor: Thomas R. Conn, Sr.

Lt Col Jerry Guess, #67Sponsor: Dan J. Shirk

SP5 Frederick A. Hansen, #76Sponsor: Lew Cressler

Cpl George H. Hindson, #76Sponsor: Russell W. Baker

Mr. Mark S. Hofstetter, #397, MIPSponsor: Tommy C. Wimberly

MAJ Bradley W. Hudson, #11Sponsor: Jared Namumnat

SCPO Laurel A. HumphreySponsor: Robert Roth

CPO William C. Jackels, #22Sponsor: James P. Ditter

A1C Robert D. Jernigan, #23Sponsor: Ross R. Black

SFC Stephen L. Johnson, #162, MIPSponsor: Brian C. Coffey

SSG Jimmie D. Kaelin, #397Sponsor: Tommy C. Wimberly

Mr. Jared R. Kinchline, #42, MIPSponsor: David E. Barlieb, Jr.

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PO2 Chester A. King, #373Sponsor: Imre “Jim” Judovits

TSgt Ralph Konelick, #43, MIPSponsor: Robert Cundiff

SPC Raymond L. Lamp, #353, MIPSponsor: Michael Morgan

Mr. Richard R. Littlefi eld, #22Sponsor: James P. Ditter

PO1 Manuel Lugo, #397, MIPSponsor: Tommy C. Wimberly

SFC Donald E. March, #76, MIPSponsor: Larry Wolford

SPC Jason Markezich, #22Sponsor: James P. Ditter

1SG Paul W. McInnish, #60Sponsor: Joe R. Bush

LtCol Winston G. McMillan, #329Sponsor: Denny Norris

CAPT Paul F. Menard, #504Sponsor: W. K. Whichard, Jr.

CW4 John C. Meyers, #353, MIPSponsor: Michael Morgan

SSgt Charles J. Odorizzi, III, #19, MIPSponsor: Ronald D. Stites

Mr. Raymond Ortiz, II, #438Sponsor: Jeffrey Boland

SSG Patrick E. Pace, #177Sponsor: Steven O. Singleton

SSgt Walter F. Pettis, #43, MIPSponsor: Robert Shipe

SSG Gary W. Reid, #557, MIPSponsor: Unknown

SGT Brian A. Reiswig, #43Sponsor: Henry L. Riebel

SFC Geoffrey E. Rothenay, #397, MIPSponsor: Tommy C. Wimberly

SPC Benjamin M. Schroeder, #97Sponsor: Lawrence A. Dilucchio, Jr.

CPO Dale H. Slaasted, #27, MIPSponsor: Robert Roth

LT Jan W. Smits, #463, MIPSponsor: William C. Staton

Mr. David M. Strohsahl, #6, MIPSponsor: Joel T. Bundy

SFC Girard J. Summer, Sr., #42Sponsor: William H. Haynes

AE1 Paul Thompson, #67Sponsor: Dan J. Shirk

SP4 Stephen A. Thompson, #557, MIPSponsor: Unknown

Mr. Martin R. Trent, #67, MIPSponsor: Howard Ballard

SGT Jason W. Vaughan, #557, MIPSponsor: Unknown

SN Steven C. Walker, #243, MIPSponsor: Timothy B. Sheets

Lt Col Samuel D. Wilk, #22, MIPSponsor: Peter G. Cauchon

Mr. Phillip W. Williams, #557, MIPSponsor: Unknown

PO2 Roland Woodard, #527Sponsor: Kenneth Curtis

Mr. Clarence F. York, Jr., #397Sponsor: Tommy C. Wimberly

NEW MIP

20174 CPL Russell K. Amling, #26520175 Mr. Jared R. Kinchline, #4220176 Lt Col Samuel D. Wilk, #2220177 LT Jan W. Smits, #46320178 SP4 T. Edward Bull, #54320179 CAPT Mark R. Smith, #6720180 SR Kenneth A. Jacobson, #7220181 1SG Robert McLaughlin, #1320182 Sgt Larry D. French, Sr., #28920183 SGT Michael J. McDade, #1620184 Lt Col Ernest E. Fricks, #1620185 Mr. Lewis D. Kanthack, #52920186 PFC Harold A. Noe, #13420187 SSG Craig S. Greenberg, #11420188 SGT Eugene D. Wall, #1720189 LTC Larry L. Austin, #15420190 SMSgt Mark Suckle, #8620191 CW5 Darwin A. Gaston, #7620192 SSgt Charles J. Odorizzi, III, #1920193 CW4 Charles R. Rogers, #6020194 SSgt Charles E. Warren, Sr., #99720195 SSgt Joseph P. Hannon, #7620196 Mr. Robert E. Fletcher, #52720197 SFC Donald E. March, #7620198 CPO Dale H. Slaasted, #2720199 SSgt Walter F. Pettis, #4320200 SFC Jason A. Crowe, #35320201 CW4 John C. Meyers, #35320202 Mr. James R. Gee, #55720203 Capt Carl E. Puchstein, #55720204 SP4 Stephen A. Thompson, #55720205 SSG Gary W. Reid, #55720206 Mr. Phillip W. Williams, #55720207 SGT Jason W. Vaughan, #55720208 SSG Donald W. Adams, #55720209 CAPT Carter J. Wood, #55720210 SP4 James T. House, #55720211 Sgt Joe R. Bush, #55720212 LT JG Thomas R. Conn, Sr., #55720213 CPO Bobby D. Head, #55720214 Mr. Victor A. McKelvey, #55720215 SGT Jerry D. Moss, #55720216 SgtMaj Ted F. Rambo, #55720217 LtCol Ronald D. R. Sortino, #18420218 PO3 Carl L. Heckert, #2320219 SN Steven C. Walker, #24320220 MCPO Joseph C. Delfoe, Jr., #41420221 LTC Bryan S. Franklin, #18420222 SCPO Laurel A. Humphrey, #2720223 PO3 Paul W. Lendle, Sr., #720224 SGM Malcolm C. Parker, #7520225 Mr. David M. Strohsahl, #620226 SFC Raymond L. Lamp, #35320227 MSGT Robert W. Powell, II, #1120228 PO1 Ronald B. Killary, #17120229 MSGT Carroll A. Spencer, #9220230 SFC Stephen L. Johnson, #16220231 MSGT Robert W. Powell, II, #43920232 MSGT Robert W. Powell, II, #920233 SFC Daniel E. Carbaugh, Jr., #1720234 SSGS Michael L. Breitenfi eld, #9720235 Maj Douglass S. Carl, #67

20236 TSgt Ralph Konelick, #4320237 Mr. Martin R. Trent, #6720238 Mr. Mark S. Hofstetter, #39720239 PO1 Manuel Lugo, #39720240 SFC Geoffrey E. Rothenay, #39720241 CPO Darrell D. Dishongh, #39720242 Mr. Keith W. Albright, #373

3-6-5 CLUB

Mark Campbell, #25Daniel E. Carbaugh, Jr., #17Murry Cohen, #13Jack W. Friend, #17Thomas H. Gaylen, #23Robert Griffi n, #548Randy Hamborg, #25David L. KogleCarl Lidstrom, #25Philip A. Maybery, #6William B. McLane, #536Bobby Meadows, #329Bruce F. Miller, #344David H. Nelson, #114Ronald L. Nelson, #25James D. Norris, #548Larry B. Parker, #45Jeffrey L. Pierson, #155Barry Rimmey, #154Charles R. Rogers, #60Jim Sample, #25Alan D. Saylor, #76Robert Selden, #498Arlan Smith, #43Dudley R. Smith, #43William L. Sohl, #537David Strohshal, #6Robert N. Stutz, #42John J. Tumolo, Jr., #76George N. Vurdelja, #76Michael E. Warren, #502Donald C. Wise, #373Ronald B. Wolbert, #502

3-6-5 STREAMER

Northeast Florida #435Hunter #502James Monroe #549North West Arkansas Club #551

DONATION

In Memory of Barbara CampbellWilliam & Patti Turner

In Memory of Robert V. DamonNelson O. Newcombe

In Memory of James J. GordonClarence M. Nelson

In Memory of John A. JudgeNelson O. Newcombe

In Memory of Dennis LaffertyMerlen & Judy HoweElliott B. SamuelsSid & Marion Shaenfi eld

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In Memory of James E. Lenon, Jr.James E. Lenon, III

In Memory of Earl D. OsbornWichita #24

TAPS

PFC Herbert A. Bloom, #13DOD: 6/24/2017

PO2 Gregg P. Bonham, #228, MIPDOD: 9/22/2017

MAJ James B. Coberly, #447, MIPDOD: 10/27/2017

COL John C. Cole, #70, MIPDOD: 11/9/2017

Mr. Donald B. Constine, #18, MIPDOD: 3/13/2017

SP3 Robert V. Damon, #92, MIPDOD: 11/15/2017

CDR Robert E. Ervin, #75DOD: 6/27/2017

COL Charles O. Franck, Jr., #72, MIPDOD: 12/17/2017

CW2 Charles E. Gildewell, #510, MIPDOD: 12/13/2009

CDR James J. Gordon, #45, MIPDOD: 12/9/2017

1LT Keith M. Gramling, #86, MIPDOD: 1/1/1800

COL Alden G. Hacker, #22, MIPDOD: 12/27/2017

SMSgt Ralph F. Haessler, #133, MIPDOD: 10/28/2017

MSgt Clifford L. Hill, #527DOD: 5/13/2017

LTC John P. Hoyt, Jr., ##527DOD: 8/2/2017

LTC A. Perry Hubbs, II, #505DOD: 4/1/2017

CSM James L. Huggins, Sr., #162, MIPDOD: 10/12/2017

Mr. Henry A. Joyner, #72DOD: 10/3/2017

SN John A. Judge, #76, MIPDOD: 12/21/2017

Mr. Ralph E. Jumper, #517, MIPDOD: 10/27/2017

THE SOJOURNER, VOL•. XIX, NO. 4, JANUARY 1943 - 25TH ANNIVERSARY

On October 14, Chicago Chapter held its. 250th Regular Meeting and celebratedPast Presidents and 25th Anniversary Night. The CHICAGO SOJOURNER in commenting on the anniversary has this to say: “This year, 1942, marks the twenty-fifth birthday of CHIGAGO CHAPTER, NATIONAL SOJOURNERS. and for that matter of NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, for CHICAGO CHAPTER is the Mother Chapter of this wonderful fraternal and social organization. Or-dinarily it would be merely pleasant to look back Over the years and perhapsto reminisce over the ‘good old days.’ but these are not ordinary times. We are at war, it is time to look ahead, to plan and work for Victory-and the post war years. But it is also a time to remember- and cherish the things we are fight-ing to keep alive such things as freedom, the freedom that allows a man to stand on his own two feet .freedom to work to build, to educate himself and his children to worship God in his own way. This sort of freedom is typified by thekind of men who founded the Sojourners of Chicago and then NATIONAL SO-JOURNERS. They weren’t bearded prophets or miracle workers. They were just a group of hard~headed Americans who saw an opportunity to mold an organi-zation whose object is in furtherance of their Masonic obligation to promote the welfare of its members and to perpetuate their allegiance to the American Flag, the Sojourners, past and present. Commissioned offi cers of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service and Reserve Corps of these bodies.They believed that with a reasonable amount of common sense and some hard work they could build it into a respectable organization. They knew that in the United States this was altogether possible. And so, for twenty-fi ve years, we have grown and enjoyed the invaluable friendships and have had our good years. Like all other endeavors, we’ve had some bad ones. Through it all we’ve kept our Sojournerism intact; we’ve expanded to n membership of 12,000 consisting- of 120 Chapters, at least half way around the globe and still going. Today, at our twenty-fi fth milestone, we feel that the growth of NATIONAL SOJOURNERS and our own CHICAGO CHAPTER is a tribute, not only to the men and friends of SOJOURNERS, but to the things we’re really talking about when we say ‘the American Way of life.’

CSM Dennis Lafferty, #17, MIPDOD: 12/2/2017

CPT Thomas E. Leeton, #385DOD: 11/14/2017

CAPT Jack R. Leisure, #76, MIPDOD: 12/26/2017

CDR Frank J. Marsh, Jr., #6, MIPDOD: 12/24/2017

Maj Thomas A. Mote, #17, MIPDOD: 10/13/2017

MAJ Lewis R. Nossal, #136, MIPDOD: 12/6/2014

Mr. Earl D. Osborn, #24, MIPDOD: 12/6/2017

CAPT James W. Parker, #527, MIPDOD: 5/18/2017

Mr. Kenneth E. Pederson, #533, MIPDOD: 11/23/2017

SGM James C. Porrett, #76, MIPDOD: 12/11/2017

MSgt William A. Powell, Sr., #114DOD: 10/28/2017

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