Thursday, June 11, 2009

1997-1998 North Carolina Grand Commander Passes

North Carolina Past Grand Commander, Charley Edward "Eddie" Johnson (1997-1998) passed away on Tuesday, June 9th. Eddie was 70 years old. Eddie was a member of VFW Post 9103 in Spring Lake, NC as well as the Sprung Leak Pup Tent Number 8 in Spring Lake. The viewing will be held at Adcock Funeral Home in Spring Lake from 6 to 7 PM in June 11th. Eddie will be buried in his Cootie uniform at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetary in Spring Lake following a 1 PM service at the funeral home on June 12th. Following the funeral, there will be a "Draping of the Charter" memorial service and refreshments at VFW Post 9103.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

General Orders #1

June: 2009
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED

Listen Cooties,

Thank you for electing me Grand Commander at the 90th Grand of P A Scratch recently held in Bedford, PA. I will do my best to fulfill all my duties but I will need your help. Congratulations to the new officers for the Grand of PA MOC.

Now is the time to start working on the programs - hospital, blood, membership, and booster. Names and addresses for committee chairmen will be listed in the roster book that will be coming out when the Grand Adjutant, Mike Bookser, has completed making additions and corrections to pertinent information. Do not forget your warrants so I can schedule my visitations. And remember that bonds must be current.

COMMANDER'S TRAVELS:

May 25, 2009 Memorial Day Services, War Memorial Field, Ephrata, PA

June 6, 2009 Scotland School graduation

June 24-28, 2009 VFW State Convention, Greentree, P A

The next Council of Administration meeting will be held in conjunction with the Grand Commander's and Grand President's joint testimonial at Gap VFW on September 11, 12, 13,2009. Also, there will be a school of instruction on Saturday, September 12. More information will be coming.

COMMUNICATIONS

Regretfully I have to announce the passing of the mother of PGC George Kohler. Georges mother passed on Saturday June 6, 2009. Condolences can be sent to George at 386 Railroad Dr Martinsburg, WV 25404

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