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THE AMERICAN LEGION ٠ DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
95th Department Convention • • • Kenneth Kramlich - Commander
June 26-30, 2013
Palm Springs, California
Honesty and Integrity
Return to Family Traditions
2012 – 2013
BOOK OF REPORTS
Areas and Districts of
The American Legion Department of California
Notes: see highlighted Area:District
In 2000, District 7 and 8 merged into District 8: See 2:8
In 2007, District 31 was renamed District 7: See 1:7
There is not a current District 31.
THE AMERICAN LEGION ♦ DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
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BOOK OF REPORTS
2012-2013
Designed and created by: David L. Eby, Department Commander 1998-99
Editor of the California Legionnaire
Department of California Membership Statistics compiled by Kathy Tinitali
Copyright © 2013
Book of Reports
2012-2013
THE AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
95th Department Convention
June 27-30, 2013
Palm Springs, California
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THE AMERICAN LEGION • DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
Table of Contents
DEPARTMENT COMMISSION REPORTS
Publishing..........................................................................41
Ritual .................................................................................42
Scouting ............................................................................42
Sons of The American Legion ...........................................44
Valley Forge Workshop .....................................................44
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation.......................................45
Veteran’s Employment ......................................................45
Ways and Means...............................................................46
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
American Flag Display and Sales .....................................48
Blood Donor .....................................................................48
Citizens Flag Alliance ........................................................49
CA American Legion Soccer (CALS) ................................49
Distinguished Guests ........................................................50
Insurance / Inter-Post Relations ......................................50
Military Affairs / New Posts / Membership .....................51
Personnel ..........................................................................52
Post Activities / POW/MIA / Religious Emphasis...........52
Speakers Bureau ..............................................................53
OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS
American Legion Days at Yountville Veterans Home ........20
Youth Environmental Conference (YEC)...........................27
15th Annual American Legion Hank Ondler
Memorial Golf Tournament................................................47
Patriot Outreach National Leaders Honored .....................53
Convention to Honor Henry and Wanda Sandoz ..............54
The Last Bugle Call - Transfers Post Everlasting ..............88
Legionnaires Insurance Trust - Report ...........................126
Legionnaires Insurance Trust - Plans Available ..............127
Legionnaires Insurance Trust - GMAC ............................128
THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP STANDINGS
Department of California / Detachment of California
TAL Delegate Membership Report (5/15/2013)..................56
SAL Delegate Membership Report (4/28/2013) .................84
TAL 2012 Membership Milestones
Post Excellence Awards / District Awards........................82
Race to the Top – National Commanders Award...............82
Post All-Time High / Posts with Over 1,000 Members .....83
Cancelled Posts / New Posts...........................................83
INSIDE FRONT COVER
Map of Areas and Districts & Book of Reports Credits
YEAR-END OFFICIALS AND SUMMARY REPORTS
Department Officers............................................................ 4
District Commanders .......................................................... 5
Meet Your San Francisco Headquarters Staff .................... 6
National Commander / National Vice Commander ........... 8
Department Commander .................................................... 9
Department Adjutant ......................................................... 10
National Executive Committeeman ................................... 10
Alternate National Executive Committeeman.................... 11
Department Sergeant-At-Arms ......................................... 12
Department Parliamentarian ............................................. 12
Department Service Officer............................................... 13
Vice Commander Representing Area 1 ............................ 16
Department Historian ........................................................ 18
Department Judge Advocate ............................................ 19
Department Chaplain ........................................................ 20
Aide to the Department Commander ................................ 20
Immediate Past Department Commander......................... 21
Legislative Advocate to CA Legislature............................. 21
DEPARTMENT COMMISSION REPORTS
Aeronautics & Aerospace ................................................. 25
Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy ......................... 26
Amateur Radio.................................................................. 29
Americanism ..................................................................... 29
American Legion Riders.................................................... 30
Baseball ............................................................................ 31
California Golden Boys State............................................ 31
Children & Youth............................................................... 32
Community Service........................................................... 32
Constitution & By-Laws..................................................... 33
Convention City ................................................................ 33
Counter Subversive Activities ........................................... 34
Disaster and Emergency Services .................................... 34
Finance ............................................................................. 35
Foreign Relations and National Security........................... 36
Housing (Veterans) .......................................................... 37
Law and Order .................................................................. 37
Leadership ........................................................................ 38
Legislative......................................................................... 38
Naturalization.................................................................... 39
Oratorical Contests ........................................................... 39
Public Relations ................................................................ 40
APPENDIX – HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Nat’l & Dept - Membership & Delegate Totals..................110
National & State Commanders & Convention Sites .........111
Department of California Convention Locations &
Presiding Officials 1919-2010 ..........................................113
INSIDE BACK COVER
Convention Dedications - In Remembrance of:
John J. Flynn – Dept Commander 1958-59
Lloyd Higginson - Dept Commander 1978-79
Charlie M. Eskridge - Dept Commander 2006-07
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2012-2013
Year-End
Department Officials
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DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS 2012-2013
Department Officers
Department Office
Name
Post-District
Department Commander
Kenneth A. Kramlich.…………..............................22-11
Department Adjutant
Bill Siler iii………………………………………….132-29
National Executive Committeeman
Alan C. Lennox ………………………………...… 108-14
Alternate National Executive Committeeman
Robert C. Brown………………………………….. 252-23
Department Sergeant-at-Arms
Anthony Guerrero…………………………………147-14
Department Vice Commander Representing Area 1
Cynthia M. Verrill………………………………….807-4
Gregory Corrales……………………………….….456-8
Richard L. Kearns…………………………………16-11
Ozan J. Evans............................................................653-17
Frank Granado…………………………………….106-25
Steven C. Weber …………………………….……. 48-16
Department Judge Advocate
T. Robert R. Carolan…………………..…………. 291-29
Department Assistant Judge Advocate
James N. Creacy.…………………………..……….43-24
Department Chaplain
BP Earl L. Frazier……………….…………….…. 344-13
Department Historian
Joseph F. Handy…………………………………….84-7
Department Assistant Historian
Richard Carpino…………………………………….16-11
Department Parliamentarian
Gary B. Leach………………………………………77-6
Department Service Officer
Scott F. McKee………………………………...….. 131-29
Immediate Past Department Commander
Hugh E. Crooks, Jr.…………………………..……8-17
District Commanders – (next page)
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Hometown
e-mail
Lodi
[email protected]
San Francisco
[email protected]
Sutter Creek
[email protected]
Carson
Clovis
Marysville
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
San Francisco
[email protected]
Stockton
[email protected]
Ingelwood
[email protected]
Colton
[email protected]
Oxnard
[email protected]
Newport Beach
[email protected]
Los Angeles
[email protected]
Milpitas
[email protected]
Sacramento
[email protected]
Lodi
[email protected]
Woodland
[email protected]
Los Angeles
[email protected]
Los Angeles
[email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS 2012-2013
(continued)
District Commanders
Department Office: Name (Post-District)
Hometown
e-mail
District 1 Commander: David L. Eby (529-1)
Upper Lake
[email protected]
District 2 Commander: Henry Cater Jr. (746-2)
Anderson
[email protected]
District 3 Commander: Thomas L. Robinson (204-3)
Susanville
[email protected]
District 4 Commander: Gerald Verrill (807-4)
Marysville
[email protected]
District 5 Commander: Jack W. Schipper (28-5)
Petaluma
[email protected]
District 6 Commander: Michael Hughes –acting (604-6)
Sacramento
[email protected]
District 7 Commander: Stephen D. Cannizarro (587-7)
Foresthill
[email protected]
District 8 Commander: John Forrett (448-8)
San Jose
[email protected]
District 9 Commander: Dennis E. Edmondson (161-9)
Antioch
[email protected]
District 10 Commander: Edward R. Castillo (68-10)
Hayward
[email protected]
District 11 Commander: Tino Adame (16-11)
Stockton
[email protected]
District 12 Commander: Jodi Griffin (88-12)
Turlock
[email protected]
District 13 Commander: Dennis D. Foggie (791-13)
San Jose
[email protected]
District 14 Commander: John R. Bart (23-14)
Sanger
[email protected]
District 15 Commander: Michael V. Cruz (26-15)
Bakersfield
[email protected]
District 16 Commander: Ashley M. White (50-16)
Paso Robles
[email protected]
District 17 Commander: Woodrow L. Baca (381-17)
Newhall
[email protected]
District 18 Commander: Scott Sinclair (247-18)
Temple City
[email protected]
District 19 Commander: William V. Miller, Jr. (496-19)
Long Beach
[email protected]
District 20 Commander: Richard Carrillo (817-20)
Sun Valley
[email protected]
District 21Commander: James E. Bieger (595-21)
Perris
[email protected]
District 22Commander: Rodrick P. Van Orden (6-22)
San Diego
[email protected]
District 23 Commander: W. Jeep Barnes –acting (177-23)
Los Angeles
none
District 24 Commander: Thomas J. Urich (43-24)
Valley Village
[email protected]
District 25 Commander: Josephine M. Thomas (421-25)
San Bernardino
[email protected]
District 26 Commander: James L. Peters (105-26)
Redwood City
[email protected]
District 27 Commander: Connie Hinderman (476-27)
Edwards
[email protected]
District 28 Commander: Richard A. Martin (593-28)
Prunedale
[email protected]
District 29 Commander: Steven B. Spriggs (291-29)
Costa Mesa
[email protected]
District 30 Commander: Norman Telford (25-30)
El Centro
[email protected]
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THE AMERICAN LEGION • DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
San Francisco Headquarters Staff – 2012-2013
Meet Your San Francisco Headquarters Office Staff ~ We are ready to support our California Legionnaires
Bill Siler iii
Department Adjutant
phone: ext 114
[email protected]
Kathy Tinitali
Membership Coordinator
phone: ext 120
[email protected]
Sarah Etzel
Office Assistant
Phone - ext 110
[email protected]
Our New Address
205 13th Street
Suite 3300
San Francisco, CA 94103--2461
Mary Long
Controller
phone: ext 111
[email protected]
Nenita LaCap
DMS / Fund Raising Coordinator
phone: ext 124
[email protected]
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Mary Jasinski
Executive Secretary
phone: ext 115
[email protected]
Ashmika Singh
Membership / Special Projects Coordinator
phone: ext 116
[email protected]
Gildo O Manalo
Mail / Stock Archives Coordinator
phone: ext 122
[email protected]
YEAR – END
Summary Reports
For
2012-2013
Department Officers
And Officials
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About the National Commander
James Koutz
The national commander is the chief executive officer and official spokesman of The
American Legion, with full power to enforce provisions of the organization’s constitution,
bylaws and resolutions. Each national commander serves a one-year term, after which a new
leader is elected at the national convention. Five national vice commanders who serve
different regions are also elected at the national convention each year.
James E. Koutz of Boonville, Ind., was elected national commander of The American
Legion on Aug. 30, 2012, during the organization's 94th National Convention in
Indianapolis.
Koutz entered the United States Army in August 1969. He attended basic training at Ft.
Knox, Ky., and Advanced Infantry Training at Ft. Ord, Calif. In January 1970 he reported
to Vietnam and served an extended tour of duty with Co. C 169th Engineer Battalion. He
was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist 5 in March 1971 and quickly joined
The American Legion. He is a member of Boonville Post 200 where his father, George, was
a World War II veteran and a past commander of the post. Jim was honored as a life member of his Post in 1991 and served as its post
commander for nine years.
Koutz retired from the Amax Coal Company in 1995 after 21 years of service. He was appointed by the Warrick County
Commissioners in January 1995 as service officer for the Warrick County Veterans Affairs office. The governor of Indiana appointed
him commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2005 where he served as president of that commission in 2007. In January
2009 he was appointed to serve four more years.
Koutz has held elected and appointed offices in The American Legion at the post, county, district, department and national levels.
As Indiana State American Legion Commander, he achieved an all-time high membership during his tenure in 1990-1991. At the
national level, he served on the Foreign Relations Commission and as chairman of both the Economics and Legislative Commissions.
Additionally, he is a member of the Citizens Flag Alliance and also served on the Veterans’ Planning and Coordinating Committee.
He was awarded the State of Indiana Council of the Sagamore of the Wabash in 1991 by former Gov. Evan Bayh and recognized
for outstanding community achievement of Vietnam veterans by President Jimmy Carter. He received the Elks Distinguished
Citizenship Award from the Grand Lodge of Order of the Elks and Boonville Elks Lodge No. 1180.
About the Western Region
National Vice Commander
Jeanette Rae
Jeanette Rae was elected National Vice Commander on August 30, 2012 during the closing
session of 94th National Convention in Indianapolis.
Her military service began when she enlisted in the Air Force in 1979 and continued until her
retirement as a master sergeant in the Air Force Reserve in 2002. She has been a member of The
American Legion since 2001 and has served as a commander of Post 12 in Reno, Nevada, and a
service officer for The American Legion Department of Nevada. She is currently a medical
administrative officer at the VA Medical Center in Reno. Rae also serves on the Nevada
Governor’s Council on Veterans Affairs.
She has held numerous leadership positions at the Legion’s post, state, and national levels.
She is married to David Evans and has two sons – Patrick and Jason Raffetto.
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DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA OFFICERS • YEAR END SUMMARY REPORTS
Kenneth A. Kramlich
Return to Family Traditions
Honesty and Integrity
It has been a great honor serving as your Department Commander for 2012-2013. We have had a few struggles through the year,
but we have resolved them, and it has made us a better Department. This was all done with the help of the Department Officers. They
are one fantastic team! I think the one person that worked the hardest is my Department Judge Advocate Robert Carolan. He put in
many hours keeping our Department in line.
When I took office I made membership one of my priorities. As you all know we have seen a decline in membership for the last
four years. I am hoping that with my great membership chairman Janet Wilson, and the rest of the team, we will make 100% plus this
year. They have worked vigorously throughout the year. National came out and assisted us in this membership drive. We had a
fantastic turn out in Area 3 and Area 1. National was very impressed with the outcome of these two membership drives. I want to
thank all of the people that worked membership for a job well done.
The VA&R is a high priority for the American Legion. Department Service Officer Scott McKee and his crew have worked
tirelessly to keep up with the applications they receive in our three offices. The Ways and Means Commission is working very hard to
get the money needed to keep these offices open, so when you receive your calendar and address labels please are sure to send in your
donations. This is what keeps the Department VA&R going. As most of you know we have a 501(c)3 corporation. This was started
so we could get grants from large corporations but we need to go out and work for these grants. This is everybody’s job. If you know
of any company that might give us a grant, big or small, please pursue it. Let me say this, the VA is about one million claims behind
which need to be adjudicated. This is no fault of the American Legion, but brought on by the VA itself. They need to get more help
in processing these claims. We, as veterans, need to keep after our congressional members to correct this situation.
The Department’s Finance Commission has worked incessantly to stay within our budget. As you know, part of the Department’s
operation funding comes from membership dues. That is one reason we have to strive to keep up our membership. We did not
receive our allotted DMS members from National as intended. This is hurting our finances quite a bit. Hopefully we can correct this
problem. Our other commissions and programs are doing well. We had a few hiccups, but have worked them out. One commission
that put in a lot of work is Disaster and Relief. Michael Brimer wrote a fantastic plan for any disaster that may occur. Thank you,
Michael, for your time and effort.
I want to thank the Department staff, MJ, Mary, Kathy, Net, Ash, Sarah, & Gil as well as Department Adjutant, Bill Siler iii, for a
job well done. These people work diligently even though they are under-staffed. As you know Headquarters had to move to a
temporary location as a result of needed renovations to the War Memorial Building in San Francisco, which meant they had to pack up
everything in the office. You would not believe how much work and hours was involved in the move. They had to do this while
maintaining day-to-day operation.
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my Area Vice-Commanders, District Commanders & Post Commanders. I want to thank all the
people that made the National Commanders visit to California a great success. He was impressed. He loved the police escort in San
Francisco and the American Legion Riders escort to Santa Clara from San Francisco.
Again, thank you for allowing me to be your Department Commander this year. It has been a great opportunity and a rewarding
experience. In closing, as our National Commander, Jim Koutz, would say, “Every day is veterans day!” Best wishes to you all in the
coming year. Darlene and I will see you up the road.
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Department Adjutant
Bill Siler iii
National I.T. Division worked with us part of this year finalizing all the Membership
Reports, Forms, Labels, etc. On AIMS we are able to make some of our forms fillable.
We now have over 247 posts in our department using ALPOP & AIM and we continue to get
posts requesting this program. This past year National now allows our District Commanders to
have this program for the posts in their individual districts.
Our Fall Department Executive Committee Meeting (August 2012) was hosted this year at the
Visalia Inn, Visalia. The Spring Department Executive Committee Meeting (March 2013) was
at Corporal Marshall N. Braden Post 56 in Santa Maria hosted by General Chairperson John
Fazzone and his crew. Thank you for a job well done.
We have helped veterans and their families this past year through the American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA)
Program. I want to thank all the legionnaires who have helped as investigators for this program. We all need to thank Mary Jasinski,
Department Executive Secretary, for overseeing this program. This year 21 families were helped for a total of $30,795.39 from
national. 20 families received Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Gift Cards ($60.00 per card) for a total of $2,400.00.
Let’s not forget our Department Headquarters Staff. Our staff is very professional and knowledgeable when it comes to The
American Legion. Remember how dedicated our entire staff is and remember that none of us could do our jobs if they weren’t there
to assist us. I want to thank Sara Etzel for being the “Move Coordinator”. She has been working on it for several months so we will
be ready to move on May 11, 2013. The address of our new location is: 205 13TH Street, Ste. 3300, San Francisco, CA. 94103
Our Headquarters Staff: Mary Long, Mary Jasinski, Nenita LaCap, Ashmika Singh, Gil Manalo, Kathy Tinitali, and Sarah Etzel. I
want to thank them for their hard work and dedication to The American Legion, Department of California.
National Executive Committeeman
Alan C. Lennox
This first year of my two year term as NEC I have attended all meetings of the Executive
Committee and the Washington Legislative Conference. I have kept you informed after each
session so that you know what I know. An important part of meeting the challenges we will
continue to confront as Legionnaires is to have an informed Department that understands the
issues of the day.
Never in all my years and job responsibilities in the American Legion have I been so
challenged. Never in all my years that I can remember has the American Legion been so
challenged. Many factors of significance are contributing; a deep and prolonged recession,
excessive budget reductions, the war on terrorism, an inept VA, and the protracted ability of
Washington to find solutions and act responsibly in addressing the Nation’s problems.
Each and every one of the four pillars of the American Legion (national security,
Americanism, VA&R, our nation’s children and youth) are under duress. America is
changing, and not in a positive manner. America is under attack by Islamic Jihadists, the
progressive secular movement, and politicians who will squander our rights under the U.S. Constitution for personal political gain. For
God and Country has become a passive cliché.
The American Legion’s relevance is more important today than ever in my lifetime. We must remain vigilant and act swiftly to
meet America’s challenges. If America is to truly remain a nation under God and stand for Freedom throughout the world the
American Legion must take up the gauntlet. We must act swiftly with the realization our actions today may affect generations to
follow.
Enclosed in this report are not all but some the more significant issues regarding our nation’s Veterans. Take the time, get involved
and let our elected representatives know how you feel. Let them know that you know these problems are solvable if only they would
do the right thing.
In conclusion, I could have painted a generic or rosy picture. Unfortunately that is not the world we live in. If we, The American
Legion are to make a difference now is the time. Let’s put it this way; years from now let’s not be guilty of saying: we should have.
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National Executive Committeeman Lennox continued…
Significant Issues Regarding Our Nation’s Veterans:
The American Flag: The American Legion remains committed to protecting Old Glory, and continues to support legislation that
safeguards our nation’s flag from physical desecration.
Claims Backlog: America’s veterans deserve better than a disability claims system mired in delays and backlogs.
End Veteran Homelessness: The American Legion strongly supports the Administration’s goal of eliminating veterans’
homelessness by 2015, and calls on Congress to pledge whatever resources are necessary to accomplish this goal.
Protecting Veterans and DOD from the harmful cuts imposed through sequestration: The American Legion recognizes and supports
the need for a fiscally responsible government, and looks forward to working with the new congress to develop deficit reducing
strategies that do not degrade the nation’s ability to defend itself.
Small Business Verification: The American Legion calls on Congress to ensure that the federal government makes its 3%
procurement goal for businesses owned by veterans.
DOL-VETS and TAP: The VETS program should be kept in its rightful place within DOL, and The American Legion looks
forward to working with Congress to ensure that TAP offers the services necessary for transitioning service members and veterans.
Military Sexual Trauma: The American Legion encourages Congress to pass legislation in order to ensure reporting, tracking, and
actions taken upon incidents of sexual assaults in all VA facilities.
Stolen Valor Act: The American Legion supports legislation to restore the criminality of lying about military service and received
decorations.
Disabled Veterans Tax/Widows Tax: The American Legion supports legislation that would completely repeal unjust offsets from
VA disability compensation.
Oppose any further increases in TRICARE fees, including prescription drug fees: The American Legion stands strong against
those who would dilute the promises made in the contract with those who serve in our nation’s defense; we strongly oppose any
degradation of the health care promised.
Quality Education through Post 9/11 GI Bill: State Approving Agencies should be returned their original power to protect the GI
Bill along with adequate funding to execute their mandate.
Military to Civilian Credentialing: DOD spends a lot of money training our military; the skills learned need to directly translate to
their civilian equivalent, and seamless certification is long overdue.
As Always - For God and Country… Al Lennox, NEC
Alternate National Executive Committeeman
Robert C. Brown
First of all, I would like to thank the legionnaires of this Department for allowing me to serve
you this past year. I have thoroughly enjoyed being your PR person for the Department of
California and the National organization. Since the state convention last year in Redding, I installed
2 Post, the 23rd District and the Los Angeles County Council. I attended 5 District and 2 Post
installations in the 4th and 6th Areas. I attended the DEC in Visalia then on to the National
Convention in Indianapolis, IN where the National Commander, James E. Koutz, and I could
officially wear our Red legion caps.
I spent most of my time assisting with the membership program in the south. I attended the 4th,
5th and 6th Area Caucuses reporting on Department and National hot points that the general
membership should be aware of and how they can assist in obtaining the American Legion=s
desired outcome. I attended the Grand Opening of the newly renovated hall at Pasadena Post 13 and accepted a proclamation on behalf
of the American Legion from Los Angeles County Supervisor, Michael Antonowich, honoring those who helped save the Mojave
Desert Veterans Memorial. I was asked to be a speaker at the VFW Inglewood Post 2122 during their Veterans Day program and
attended the Veterans Day program at my Post sponsored by the Hollywood Branch of the NAACP.
I also attended the PCC State Board meeting at Ontario Post 112. But the high light of 2012 for me was to be asked to fill in for the
NEC Man who became ill before the National Commanders visit to Southern California. It was a pleasure for me to spend quality time
with National Commander Koutz and his aide Steve Short. I want to thank all the officers and committee members of the 17th, 18th,
21st, 22nd, 24th and 29th Districts for going over and above the call of duty while expressing nothing but love during the National
Commanders visit to their Districts. I want to thank DSO Scott McKee, and the Membership Chairman South, Edward Grimsley for
their assistance with VA facilities tours in Los Angeles and San Diego. Everyone did an excellent job.
The National Commander really enjoyed his Southern California visit and the generosity of our members toward his pet project,
OCW. Jess Lawson, Commander of Newport Harbor Post 291 invited my wife and I to bring in the New Year with them at the Post.
WE accepted and truly enjoyed the New Years Eve festivities.
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Alternate National Executive Committeeman Brown continued…
The New Year started with PCC night at the LACC where the Outpost of the 4th and 6th Areas honored their student nurses in
training. I attended the 5th Area Caucus in Brawley as usual. The SAL held a comprehensive Leadership Membership Workshop with
slide and paper presentations at Pasadena Post 13. Later that same Saturday, I attended a formal American Flag Disposal Ceremony at
Benjamin J. Bowie Post 228 conducted by Post 578. I attended the DEC in Santa Maria and the 6th Area Caucus at E. Pasadena Post
280. I want to thank everyone that attended the Department Commanders Dinner that same night at Jackie Robinson Post 252. This is
an annual affair put on by the “Teaming” 23rd District. I helped celebrate the 94th birthday of The American Legion with members
and friends of Santa Monica Bay Cities Post 123. I will be attending the 24th and 29th District meetings and the last 4th and 5th Area
Caucuses before the State Convention in June.
I was not able to spend any time in Northern California this year but I plan to rectify that situation next year. As you can tell, I am
really enjoying my term as your Alternate NEC and I am honored to be able to serve you for another year. Let us have a very
successful convention in Palm Springs this year and I hope to see all of you there.
Department Sergeant-at-Arms
Anthony N. Guerrero
Thank you Commander Ken for selecting me as your Sergeant-at-Arms; I thoroughly
enjoyed the experience. During my travels as Sgt. At Arms, I have met many Legionnaires and
Auxiliary members. What a wonderful group of people!
I also would like to say thank you to all of the white caps, District Commanders and the
blue caps for being who you are.
Last but never forgotten, Dept. Adj. Bill Siler and all of your staff at headquarters; A big
thank you for all of your help.
Finally, I would like to say that this has been one of highlights of my American Legion
years and a truly rewarding experience.
As we say in the Navy "Anchors Aweigh", "God Speed" and "Smooth Sailing" to all of you.
"For God and Country".
Department Parliamentarian
Gary Leach
It has been an honor for me to serve as your Department Parliamentarian this past year. I
want to extend my thanks to Commander Ken Kramlich for having the confidence in me to
appoint me to this important position. It has been a very rewarding experience for me, and I
hope you have all learned something abut Robert’s Rules from the California Legionnaire
articles I have submitted.
So, why do we bother with parliamentary procedure? Robert’s Rules states, “The application
of parliamentary law is the best method yet devised to enable assemblies of any size, with due
regard for every member’s opinion, to arrive at the general will on the maximum number of
questions of varying complexity in a minimum amount of time and under all kinds of internal
climate ranging from total harmony to hardened or impassioned division of opinion." That’s
quite a mouthful! Essentially, it means that following parliamentary procedure gives us a fair
and expeditious way to get our business accomplished. As our annual convention gets
underway, it is important to keep that in mind. Let’s also remember that following
parliamentary procedure protects the rights of all our members. The rules are based on a regard for the rights of the majority; of the
minority, especially a strong majority – greater than one third; of individual members; of absentees; and of all these together. Let’s all
follow the rules, respect one another’s rights, and have a productive and enjoyable convention.
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Department Service Officer
Scott McKee
Another Legion Year has come to an end and the 95th Department Convention is convened
in the golf courses, swimming pools and heat of Palm Springs (I know but it’s a dry heat).
The challenges of the VA in meeting our veterans and their dependents needs have grown
exponentially. There are many factors, which contribute to this growth, which include an
aging veteran population (WW II, Korea, Vietnam), as well as a young veteran population
(Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan) returning from multiple deployments in hostile zones.
During this age of austerity, with budget cuts, and our government looking at reduction in
military forces the demand for our services is and will be greater than it has been in the past.
These young veterans, active, reserve, and guard is entering the civilian world, and seeking
employment, as well as the myriad of VA benefits. Both of these groups seek the use of the
VA medically, compensably (pension/pension, GI Bill), and finally for end of life needs
(hospice, burial, survivor dependency). Between our fiscal years 2009-2010 and now 20122013 we have seen a dramatic increase into the filing of VA Benefit claims. The demands on
our staff both at the VA Regional offices and hospitals have increased just as last year, and
will further increase over the years.
This is the staff who has assisted you this past year in the different VA regional offices beginning with Los Angeles - Service
Officers - Cynthia Mann, Fernando Martinez (returned to Active Duty with the US Navy), and welcoming aboard Mike Camarena,
Administrative Assistant Jaclyn Cano, Secretary/Receptionist - Emy Crisostomos, and myself Department Service Officer for the
State of California Scott McKee; Oakland -Service Officer (Supervisor) - John Kelley, Service Officers, Michael Robertson, fair
winds and following seas to Ed Tauscher who retired after ten years of service with us, welcome aboard to both James Jackson our
new Service Officer, LeAne Watts our new Claims Specialist, and Receptionist/Secretary Pat Terzakis; San Diego - Service Officer
(Supervisor) Josie Grafilo, Service Officer Nestor Soriano, and Administrative Assistant Mirna Porter-Cuen. I would like to
personally thank this staff, which has done their utmost in assisting veterans whether they are Legionnaires or not, as well as their
dependents in the filing of claims with the VA. Combined this staff has over, estimated of 245 years in VA and military matters and
experience. Due to our annual training the Service Officers and staff of the VA & R Division of the Department of California continue
to have the latest and greatest knowledge expertise, and experience of any service organization. We pride ourselves in doing all we
can in providing nothing but excellence to the veteran’s and their dependents we serve.
Added to the outstanding staff at the VA regional office we have an excellent array of devoted Legionnaires who serve our veteran
community in eight of our VA Regional Hospitals and Clinics. These tireless Legionnaires work in these following facilities: Fresno
VAMC- Raymond Gravano, Martinez VA OPC-Joseph Koonin, Palo Alto VAMC-Jeffery Postlewaite, Sacramento VA OPC-Edward
Hoxworth, Loma Linda VAMC-Eddie Jordan, and San Diego VAMC-William Trayer. Under the Los Angeles County Council
Administration of the American Legion VA & R, we have Hospital Representatives at, Long Beach VAMC Frank Sellers, and West
Los Angeles the Director of the Service Officers for the LA County Council-David Culmer. Unfortunately this past year we had to say
good-bye to a devoted Hospital Representative at Sepulveda VAMC-Robert Schol LACC. His untimely passing has left a great void
within the VA & R Community and he will be hard to replace. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to his family as we mourn
this great veteran who served our veterans in the Los Angeles area. These are the point men, which are on the frontlines at the
hospitals and clinics where many veterans seek our help in dealing with the bureaucracy of the VA. One American Legion, with one
team focused on helping veterans and their dependents to receive their just earned benefits they fought for.
We should also report, and must not leave out, you the Legionnaires at the local posts who do all you can to promote the
organization, and report to your fellow citizens the vital work we do together for those who have served, who do serve, and those
future generations who will serve. Along with this is a partnership in almost everyone of our counties throughout the State of
California, and that is the County Veteran Service Offices. Did you know many of our claims we receive at our offices at the VA
regional Offices come from these dedicated people? If a hospital or regional office is not close enough to your home, more than likely
a County Service Officer is readily available in filling out a claim for the VA. Put this all together and the VA & R Division of the
American Legion for the Department of California makes it happen. We have seen the lives of veterans and their dependents go from
frustration (which there is still a great deal of) to one with a higher standard of living, better healthcare, and a better more productive
life.
To improve upon our first pillar of the American Legion we have had our third year of our VA & R education seminar
program/workshop at each of the Area Meetings I attend. I can’t thank the Area Vice Commanders enough for their support in
implementing this program. Legionnaires, and Auxiliary Members (Women’s, Sons of the American Legion, and Legion Riders)
when I make my annual visit to the Area meetings you are encouraged and invited to attend. You don’t have to be Hospital
Representative or the Post Service Officer; you just need the desire to learn about how you too can assist our fellow veterans and their
dependents in filing for VA benefits. The added benefit to this knowledge is for yourself by becoming familiar with the many VA
benefits. In the course of Legionnaires life he/she will eventually go to the VA to seek some benefit/benefits. Whether it is GI Bill
education, Home Guarantee and/or CalVet Home Loan, health care, compensation/pension, or end of life needs you will file for one of
these services. Being familiar with the VA Claims process along with your dependents will make it a great deal easier in dealing with
the VA.
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Department Service Officer McKee continued…
This year we expanded it by implementing a pilot program known as a “Full VA Seminar; Becoming familiar with the VA Claims
process.” This is not only for the Post Service Officers but is for all hands and is open to the general veteran population. The two trial
seminars were given in Lakewood California at Post 496 and my own Post 131 in Santa Ana. We required reservations and had a cutoff of about 50 people. We felt more than that would not be suitable to a good exchange educational environment. Hopefully we will
be able to offer these throughout the state next year. Please let us know in each area if you would like to have this type of seminar.
The VA & R Seminars we put together is based upon the Post Service Officer Guide, which each post receives at the beginning of
each Legion year. This past year due to updating of the American Legion Post Service Officer Guide it was not printed and sent to the
posts. Please look for it in the up and coming late summer or early autumn time frame. Our seminars cover the VA & R Basic benefits,
programs, and it is up to you if you want to take the easy exam to better measure your understanding of the material. If you’re like me,
and exams make you nervous, not to worry it is very basic information and many have taken the exam successfully. The exam is for
you and if you have any questions it will help focus on questions you may have concerning VA benefits. For our Hospital
Representatives this is your continuing education, and as the VA laws and regulations change, you must become familiar with in order
for you to assist those veterans, and their dependents you serve. Since I will be in each Area throughout the state, and you are located
in one of the 6 Areas, I ask you to attend so Department can do all we can to help you with your job in the medical centers or clinics.
We are noticing these workshops are gaining momentum, as it is taught in all six of the Areas, once per year. If you miss the one
in your Area be aware some of these Areas neighbor up with other Areas (especially in the more metropolitan areas), so you are more
than welcome to play catch-up and attend. When I visit your Area please take the time out to attend one of these classes you’ll be
surprised on how much you’ll learn. Again this year I hope I will be allotted the time to have our annual VA & R workshop at the 95th
Convention in Palm Springs, California. The BVA is dramatically changing and the emphasis will be on the new Fully Developed
Claim, eBenefits (healthy vet), Claims Lanes, and of course presumptive for herbicide exposure, Gulf War exposures, service
connected disabilities, as well as end of life benefits to name a few. The focus at the Area meeting will be the same as the Convention
but will also cover the basics of filing a claim. So check the Department Convention Agenda for the day, time, and place of the
workshop.
Like all years past in the VA & R Division, this one, also has been a very busy one. Due to challenges the VA has been facing
recently, with the massive backlog, the VA budget, and increased volume of workload, our service officers have been vigilant to find
and correct any inaccuracies or mistakes made by the VA. Services we provide range from assistance with VA medical care, claims,
appeals, VA insurance programs, burial benefits, veterans’ employment, Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services, and by continuing as
liaisons with the administrators of California State Veterans Affairs programs. Other efforts are geared toward maintaining and
improving VA benefits through work with state, local veterans affairs agencies, congressional committees, executive branches of
government, and other federal agencies.
Additionally we would like to thank the local Posts and veterans who have shown gratitude for the services of our VA & R
Division by their donations. The demand is great, but resources are limited, because of the continued floundering of the economy,
increased healthcare needs, conflicts throughout the world, more, and more veterans and their dependents are filing for VA benefits.
Thanks to donations like these, we in the VA & R Division can meet the future challenges, and continue to provide an important, high
quality service to California veterans and their dependents or survivors.
At every American Legion Meeting I attend we always recite the Preamble to the American Legion and end it by saying…
“sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.” This truly translates into that sacred pledge President Abraham
Lincoln called us to do… “let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have
borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.” This is what your VA & R Division is all about, and we will solemnly pledge to
heed his call year after year.
Now the numbers for this past year:
First is Workload- Regional Offices & VA Medical Centers 2012-2013 (9 Months) July 1, 2012-March 31, 2013
Personal interviews: 8,748; Telephone in/out: 22,678; VA files reviewed (non rating board): 8,652
VA files reviewed (rating actions): 17,708; or Reopened claims filed: 13,828; Power of Attorney gained: 3,014
Correspondence in/out: 145,368
Appeals - Allowed: 18%; Remanded: 51%; Denied: 31%
Second is Average Return on Investment
Budget
Workload
Return
2010-2011
$866,132
$484,276,155
$559.13
2012-2013
$948,678
$858,375,493.50
2011-2012
$816,922
$ 706,793,033
$865.19
$904.81
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Department Service Officer McKee continued…
Third is the Average Return of Federal Dollars
Returned by the Department of California American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division
July 1, 2011 – July 30, 2012
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
TOTAL
OAKLAND
27,077,536.00
27,560,413.00
27,504,194.00
27,851,255.00
27,594,535.00
28,935,160.00
28,513,374.00
28,701,684.00
29,992,400.00
LOS ANGELES
12,065,664.00
13,107,282.00
12,309,411.00
12,945,734.00
13,152,178.00
12,991,489.00
12,463,789.00
13,296,719.00
13,556,499.00
SAN DIEGO
22,567,723.00
23,232,269.00
22,498,283.00
21,983,299.00
22,046,044.00
21,839,682.00
22,272,921.00
23,744,723.00
22,446,069.00
TOTAL
61,710,923.00
63,899,964.00
62,311,888.00
62,780,288.00
62,792,757.00
63,766,331.00
63,250,084.00
65,743,126.00
65,994,968.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$253,730,551.00
$115,888,765.00
$202,631,013.00
$572,250,329.00
FORECAST:
PER/MO
$61.71M
$63.8M
$62.3M
$62.7M
$62.7M
$63.7M
$63.2M
$64.7M
$65.9M
$71,531,291.13
$858,375,493.50
This summary of VA&R division’s workload doesn’t illustrate many other day-to-day activities, ranging from discharge upgrades
to assisting veterans in obtaining their military medals or records. VA&R’s mission is to serve as an informed source available to
California’s veterans and their families on all veterans’ programs.
On behalf of myself, and the staff of the VA&R Division, it is an honor and privilege to serve as Department Service Officer. We
look forward to the challenges facing us in an uncertain world assisting veterans and their dependents in their earned benefits and
making their lives better. Additionally we would like to thank veterans who have shown gratitude for the services of our VA & R
Division by donations up to $2,000 and the Walter Ski Gamulski Post. Just this fiscal year, because of your generosity, we have
received over $7,855 in donations. With changes in the economy, healthcare, continued conflicts throughout the world more and more
veterans are filing for VA benefits. Thanks to donations like these, we in Rehab can meet the future challenges, and continue to
provide an important, high quality service to California veterans and their dependents or survivors.
I want to personally thank our Department Commander Ken Kramlich, the Officers of Department, Department Adjutant Bill Siler
iii & Staff, Personnel Committee, and Commissioners for having confidence in me to lead this great division. In this seemingly more
hostile world we live in we will have to face the future challenges and partner not only with the Veterans Administration but the
Department of Defense, as well as state and local government. in “caring for him who hath borne the battle, and for his widow, and
for his orphan.” W A. Lincoln 1864
We can no longer do it alone or leave it up to elected leaders for the task is too large for one entity.
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Department Vice Commander
Representing Area One
Cynthia Verrill
I would like to start by thanking my Comrades in Area One for allowing me to be their Area
Vice Commander; it's been a great year! Did I accomplish everything that I wanted to get
done, probably not, but did what I could to ensure the American Legion Programs were alive
and working in Area One. One highlight of this year was our membership drive! The
revitalization effort, with the help from our National Office, our Membership North Mike
Hooper and the Area One Chairman Henry Sanchez and all my District Commanders, We have
maintained first place in the state (still in first place when this was written). A special thanks to
District 4 and Commander Jerry Verrill for reaching over 100%.
One area of my concern has been the Commissions and whether those appointed were able
to get the necessary training to do their jobs. We’ve instituted a new training program and I
hope that those who’ve attended got a better understanding of the Department programs. I
would like to thank Scott McKee, Department Service Officer, for the outstanding VA & R
presentation and Michael Brimer for his briefing and equipment display on the requirements for Disaster and Emergency Services.
We also conducted training in the Baseball, Boys State, Constitution and By-Laws, and Oratorical Commissions, thanks to all these
Commissioners. For our last meeting of this fiscal year, we have Community Service, Leadership, Public Relations, and Scouting
scheduled,
I’ve attended numerous events this year and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. The Annual Legion picnic at
Yountville gave me my first opportunity to assist in the planning of the weekend’s events. I had the privilege of attended the dinner,
at Yolo Post 77, for our National Commander. I was a guest speaker at more than one event as well as had the honor of carrying the
POW/MIA Flag in the Independence Day Parade in LaPorte.
I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish any of my goals without the strong support of my Officers in Area One. I’d like to
personally thank the following: Area 1 Adjutant/ Finance Officer E. Paul Ball, Sergeant-at-Arms Will Williams, Chaplain Mike
Hughes, Historian Donna Thompson, and Judge Advocate William “Smoky” Davis.
Overall it’s been an enjoyable year. The Districts and Post have been working together to make The American Legion the Greatest
Veteran Organization.
On behalf of my very understanding husband Jerry and myself, thank you again for the opportunity to serve.
Representing Area Two
Greg Corrales
“Thank God, I have done my duty.”
Admiral Viscount Nelson, 21 October, 1805, dying of his wounds at Trafalgar.
I have been able to do my duty as Department Vice Commander Representing Area Two with
the help of many outstanding Legionnaires over the past year. It has been a real pleasure, and we
have accomplished it, unlike Admiral Nelson, without sustaining any mortal injury.
In the interests of space, I won’t enumerate all the functions, meetings, and memorial services
which I attended, but I would like to mention a few. First off, I have attended the district meetings
of every district in Area 2 save one, and that visit is on my schedule. Each district meeting that I
attended was a wonderful experience. The hospitality and comradeship that was extended to me
was truly heartwarming. Additionally, without exception, I was impressed with the efficiency with which the meetings were
conducted! All of the district commanders, John Forrett 8, Dennis Edmondson 9, Edward Castillo 10, Dennis Foggie 13, James Peters
26, and Richard Martin 28, performed their duties in exemplary fashion, and were of fantastic assistance to me.
Some of the other special events I was blessed to be able to attend were the picnic and baseball at Yountville, the San Francisco
Veterans Film Festival put on by Cesar Chavez Post 505, Oratorical Contests, Blue Star Mothers fundraisers, the Four Chaplains
Ceremony at St. Mary’s Cathedral, and especially the dedication ceremony of the Leo P. Burke Veterans Resource Center at San
Joaquin Delta Community College in Stockton.
In December I had the great honor of meeting National Commander James E. Koutz upon his arrival in San Francisco. With the
capable assistance of Area Adjutant Michael Bloom we were able to spend several hours with Commander Koutz and his aide. That
evening Mission City Post 564 put on a fantastic dinner and program for Commander Koutz. District 13 Commander Dennis Foggie,
Post 564 Commander Shirley Butler, and Post 564 Adjutant Larry Leonardo did a superb job!
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Department Vice Commander Corrales continued…
I would like to thank Redwood City Post 105 and Salinas Post 31 for hosting our two Area Meetings. I would also be remiss if I
didn’t thank a special group of Legionnaires who got me through the last year. Thank you to Janet Wilson, our Distinguished Guest
Chairperson, Chaplain Michael Ryan, Past Area 2 Vice Commander Paul Rodriguez, Sergeant at Arms Walter Waite III, and
especially Adjutant/Chief of Staff Michael Bloom.
In closing I feel it is of paramount importance to point out that on my watch, due in large part to the support of Area Two
Legionnaires, the Area Two San Francisco Giants won the World Series and the Area Two San Francisco 49ers came within seven
yards of winning the Super Bowl! I sincerely hope that incoming Vice Commander Janet Wilson can improve upon that! God Bless
America!
Representing Area Three
Richard Kearns
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Department
Vice Commander Area Three this past year. I will not attempt to list all of my visits and other
activities I have done this past year but will try to list a few of the highlights of my travels and
experiences. Neither can I even try to thank all of those that have aided me in trying to
perform my duties as Vice Commander.
The Area did not do as well in membership as I had desired however it was not because
The Team did not try. District 27 Commander Connie Hinderman kept the district in first
place all year and was over 100%. Also have to recognize the hard work of the 11th District
Commander Tino Adame, 12th District Commander Jodi Griffen, 14th District Commander
John "Doc" Bart, and 15th District Commander Mike Cruz. Also the great support from Area
3 membership Chairman Walt Butler.. Visited all districts for at least one meeting plus other
activities. Traveled to Redding, to Brawley, and many places in between. Attended National Convention, in Indianapolis. Attended
Area meetings in the 1st, 2nd, and 5th Areas. I would like to thank Department Commander Kenneth Kramlich for letting me travel
with him doing visitations.
Appreciate all the support and wisdom from the National Organization, Department Staff , Department Officers and fellow
Legionnaires. Too many places and too many people to list but it has been a very enjoyable and memorable year. Thank you and I
salute you all. And as National Commander Koutz would say “EVERY DAY IS VETERANS DAY”
Representing Area Four
Ozan J. Evans
Thank you Department of California for electing me as your Department Vice Commander
representing Area Four 2012-2013. Your electing me gave me an opportunity that comes only
once.
It not only allowed me to serve the Department Commander but also to serve my 4th Area
organization. To meet some of the finest people that make up our organization has been an
experience that I shall never forget.
Since my election I have travelled an extensive amount of miles to the area meeting of
Districts 17th, 19th and 23rd, and other important functions. I am proud to say that the 4th
Area is a vibrant and active group of dedicated comrades in areas of our Departments
programs. The 4th Area is very active in Boy State and the districts have done an excellent job
of presenting the orientation programs.
Both the student and parent participation in the Oratorical contest is very active with several posts actively having contests. Glad
to report that 17th and 19th District chairman of this year did an outstanding job heading up the departments contest. I have never had
as much fun and have never done as much work as representing the 4th Area for the Department of California. Any memories I may
have in the future will never equal those that I have for this year as Vice Commander of the 4th Area.
I thank you and May God Bless America.
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Representing Area Five
Frank Granado
Comrades,
With membership goals being difficult to reach and losing many of our veterans we just
need to work harder than ever to try to achieve our goals.
Let us remember our comrades who have gone to serve our Supreme Commander. Our
prayers are with them, their families and loved ones; God Bless them all - You will be missed.
For God and Country, God Bless America, God Bless our troops and the American Legion
Family.
Representing Area Six
Steve Weber
It has been my pleasure to be 6th Area Vice Commander this year. This has been a very
interesting year. It started out on a very positive note and never slowed down. I wish I could
have made more events in all my Districts but due to health issues was kept informed of all the
great work they were doing via email and phone. We did have two Area 6 caucuses in which
lots of great information was passed on to those who took the time out of their busy schedules
to attend. In several years past, Area 6 somehow stayed in 6th place in membership but this
year was a lot different. 5th and even 4th place a few times were our norm. I thank all the
membership teams who worked hard to make this happen. Membership is still the lifeblood of
our organization and I appreciate all they did to keep Area 6 and the Department strong. Thank
You!
My wife, Rosemary, and I have truly come to know what Legion Family means. I thank all
of you for your well wishes and support since my accident in December. Your thoughts and
prayers have not gone unanswered as I am continually getting stronger and hopefully by convention will be back in full swing.
Department Historian
Joseph Handy
Assistant Department Historian
Richard Carpino
I really don't have much to say it has been a short but rewarding ride. Historian is a very
important job at all levels of The American Legion. Without this history the Commander would
not have a record of their year and travels.
I want to thank Commander Ken and Joe Handy for entrusting me with the job of Assistant
Department Historian during Joe’s illness. It has been a very fulfilling few months for me.
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Department Judge Advocate
Robert Carolan
This is the first time that I have represented the Department as the Judge Advocate. I had
very little idea of what the job entailed and had no prior advance training. In fact, I thought
that you had to be an attorney to be the Department Judge Advocate which I discovered was
not the case. But what really enticed me to accept the job must have been the excellent
remuneration and benefits. The Judge Advocate has a budget of $100 per month. After
dividing this amount by the hours that I worked, I calculated that I was earning $1.15 per
hour. That got me to thinking and I became a great supporter of raising the minimum wage.
My real interest in the job was the supposition that I would be helping all of my
comrades in the Department and beyond to avoid the pitfalls when running a business,
namely a Post. I realized from the beginning that this was a volunteer position and I needed
to make the most of it.
The first observation I made was the relationship between National and all of the
subsidiary entities. In my columns in the California Legionnaire, I have described the line of
communication, “chain of command”, in the American Legion. It is simple; Red, White and
Blue. Red is national, White is Department and Blue is Post (local). All other entities are assisting subsidiaries and are not in the chain
of command. For a more detailed discussion of this concept, see my column in the May California Legionnaire.
The second observation I made was how to conduct ourselves in our daily business. The obvious answer here was by reference to
our Constitution and Bylaws as received from National. Added to this are the Officer’s Guide and Manual of Ceremonies and the
Department Trial Manual. But most important, and the least read and understood, is the Bylaws at all levels.
The third observation I made was the autonomy awarded by National to each Department and Post under the condition that
Departments and Posts adhere to National’s Bylaws. Again, a good discussion of this is in my May column of the Legionnaire.
The fourth observation took more time to recognize. As Judge Advocate, I had believed that my concern should be to assist in
business matters of our Posts. I had observed this as 5th Area Vice Commander the previous year where most of our problems were
business problems especially the lack of internal control in Post operations and failure to file 990 returns with the IRS. But most of the
problems at the Department level began with Post operations, especially those Posts with lounges. This has accounted for
approximately 80% of the problems. But more importantly, while these problems should have been settled at the Post level, they were
being transferred to Department for the Department to act as a referee in these disputes. This is not the function of the Department.
Post problems must be settled at the Post level. Careful observation of lounge operations is a must. Post Bylaws and associated Post
Regulations must be carefully written and distributed to the Post membership to follow. By doing this most of all problems can be
settled expediently at the Post.
Unfortunately, Post Bylaws are weak and silent in specific areas, especially those affecting a particular Post, because they are
“boiler plate’ Bylaws. One size does not fit all. All too often Posts forget to use Post Regulations as an addendum to their Bylaws and
thus eliminate the need to constantly amend their Bylaws. We recognized this at my Post, Newport Harbor Post 291, and so we
rewrote our Bylaws and went from an 8 page report to a 20 page report. This process took us about 18 months to complete. If any Post
would like to see them, they can be found at www.al291.com. Use all or any part if you need them.
Since this is a Judge Advocate Report, I must allocate some time to report on the major issues we faced this past year:
The first was the impact of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. This is where a failure to file a 990 series IRS Return for 3 consecutive
years subjected our Posts and ALL other entities in the American Legion to the Automatic Revocation of our Tax Exempt Status.
Some of our Posts fell into this trap but caught it in time before the deadline of December 31, 2012. Some of our Posts are still on the
IRS Revocation List and since there is no current remedy, use the old time tested advice: file the current return 990 anyway. The rule
is always file the return.
The second was our Zero Tolerance Resolution. While this California Resolution was not adopted at National, because National
had its own restricted Resolution, it remained on the books in California. We have a process by which we can get background checks
to satisfy the California requirements. All members working with Legion programs covering Children and Youth must have
background checks performed. See my October and December columns in the California Legionnaire for more detailed information.
Most of the Post cases where charges were filed this year and passed onto Department were correctly sent back to the Posts for
resolution. Two were handled by their respective Districts. Only one case was handled at the Department level. I thank our Asst. Judge
Advocate Jeff Seaton, Esq. and Prosecutors Rees Lloyd, Esq. and 14th District Commander John “Doc” Bart for all their efforts to
resolve these cases. The next DEC will receive those for final resolution.
I have discovered this year that Posts do not adhere to their Bylaws or do not read their Bylaws to conduct their business. That can
be solved readily; read your Bylaws. There is a greater area that is ripe for theft and easily available; the recording and protection of
Post monies and Post assets. Here is an area where “trust” is always the key word. Trust should have nothing to do with it and can be
simply eliminated. A few years ago I wrote a brief report called “Guidelines for Cash Internal Control for Non-Profit Organizations”.
It is very simple if followed correctly. I will make it available again from Department if you should require a copy for your Post,
District, Area or Department.
I thank Commander Ken Kramlich for appointing me as Judge Advocate this year and for the DEC in approving the appointment. I
have been giving some thought in making this an elected position but I am sure there are good reasons for not doing it
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Department Chaplain
Rt. Rev. Earl L. Frazier, OSB
I was appointed department chaplain at the 2012 Department of California convention held in
Redding, California. During my tenure as department chaplain I attended the Area 2 Fall Meeting
in Redwood City, California on August 18, 2012, attended the Fall DEC Meeting in Visalia,
California 10-12 August 2012. I was unable to attend to the Spring DEC Meeting in Santa Maria,
California 08-10 March 2013 due to illness. I, along with department, area, and district officers,
attended the Mission City Post 564 dinner held in honor of our National Commander, Ken E. Koutz,
when he visited us in November 2012.
The biggest event that I attended this last year as department chaplain was the annual
Department Chaplains Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana 28-30 September 2012. Ordained
and non-ordained chaplains from many states and Puerto Rico attended, including several Roman
Catholic Deacons and one Orthodox Deacon.
The conference was hosted by Ronald Derrick (ID), National Chaplain, The American Legion
and Rosemarie Hauck (MO), National Chaplain, The American Legion Auxiliary. Topics covered were “PTSD” presented by Rev.
Larry Vollink (MI), Past National Chaplain, The American Legion and “Nihilism” presented by Rev. Daniel J. Seehafer (WI), Past
National Chaplain, The American Legion. New Chaplains were able to “Ask the Pros” with moderators Ronald Derrick (ID), Gerald
Theriot (LA), and Rev. Daniel Seehafer (WI).
I participated in Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day ceremonies held in Santa Clara County this past year. I
participated at the Four Chaplains Memorial Service, conducted by the Department of California, in San Francisco on 02 February
2013. I attended the Four Chaplains Memorial Service, conducted by District 13, in San Jose on 09 February 2013.
I visited veterans in Palo Alto Medical Center and Santa Clara Kaiser Hospital this past year. I attended six memorial services for
veterans, conducted two graveside services for veterans, and conducted several Post Everlasting ceremonies. I performed one marriage
at Mission City Post 564 in March 2013.
I corresponded with post chaplains that had questions about their positions and job duties throughout the year. I have received
numerous 2012-2013 Post Chaplains Reports and will compile a confidential listing of the post chaplain’s mailing, email, and phone
numbers to give to my successor in office for 2013-2014.
Aide to the Department Commander
Marilyn Rideaux
It was such an honor to have been selected by Department Commander Ken Kramlich to be his
Aide for the year. This assignment was not new to me having served as Aide to Past Department
Commander, Wayne Parrish, but it was somewhat of a challenge considering the distance between
us. I did, however, manage to maintain contact and stay on track with Department Commander
Kramlich’s activities by phone and email. Regardless of how busy he might have been, he was
always available to answer my questions by phone.
Department Commander Kramlich consulted with me at times regarding his visitation
schedule. He also welcomed my input regarding his remarks for upcoming speaking
engagements. As Aide, I was able to critic and make recommendations on articles he submitted
for the California Legionnaire.
Although I was not able to travel very much with Department Commander Kramlich during
the year, I appreciate the opportunity to have served as Aide to the Department Commander.
THE AMERICAN LEGION DAYS AT YOUNTVILLE VETERANS HOME ~ July 26-27-28, 2013
Friday - Golf Tournament
Saturday Evening - Tri-Tip BBQ Dinner, 6:00 PM, Tickets $15
Sunday - Districts Pot Luck luncheon, Bar-b-que lunch for the residents, Ice Cream Social
Special Events and Activities
• Tours of the Veterans’ Home grounds by the 40 & 8 Locomotive
• American Legion Senior Baseball Playoffs
• Pie Eating Contest
• Children’s Games
• Music by "Southern Wings"
For Further Information Contact: Cindy Verrill at 530-743-2390 or [email protected]
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Immediate Past Department Commander
Hugh E. Crooks
It has been my extreme privilege to have the opportunity of serving the members of the
Department of California as their Junior Past Commander, for the term 2012-2013. I would not have
been able to fulfill my duties without the support and driving abilities of my wife, Yoko, who I have
had to rely on numerous times this year (kind of a reverse “Driving Mr. Daisy”). This has been a
wonderful year for the Department of California thanks to the leadership of our Department
Commander, Kenneth Kramlich, and of course our wonderful departmental staff.
As the Junior Past Commander I (along with all Past Department Commanders) was responsible
for being there to give advice and counsel to the new Commander when asked, and in addition, I
was appointed as the Commander’s Representative to the Finance Commission. I would be remiss if
I did not thank all of your Finance Commissioners for the fine job that they did during this past year:
Bud Simmons, John O’Leary, Floyd Martin, Joseph Garcia, Julio Jimenez, their Chairman Leroy Baca, and of course our Technical
Advisor, Al Lennox. The members of California need not be worried as all the decisions made this year were for the betterment of the
Department of California.
I have also taken on the mantle of trying to be available to any Legionnaire who might have questions concerning the workings of
the American Legion, to be there to encourage those who are taking the extra steps for the Legion, and educate others from what I
have learned. You, the members of California, have taught me that my personal passions are for the veterans of our county and that for
the Legion to prosper we much educate, educate, educate about our wonderful organization.
I have the great honor of reporting to you the results of your resolution that was passed at the first DEC this year concerning the
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles. As you are aware, Los Angeles County relocated all veteran tenants from the facility
including Post 8, who was the remaining veterans’ service organization’s charter tenant of the building, while the building was being
renovated. As the dates of the renovation were coming to a close Los Angeles County refused to allow Los Angeles Post 8 to return to
its original office that had been occupied since 1925. The county had decided that all prior veteran tenants would be placed in
cubicles in the basement and the majority of the building would be given to another organization, even after it was pointed out that the
facility was a Veterans Memorial Building and all of the Veteran Service Organizations should have first priority to return there. I
spoke to the Los Angeles County Veterans Advisory Commission and requested that they inform the County Supervisors that what
was being done was illegal, and stated that they left my post no other options but to go to the media and possibility to seek legal
regress.
On Friday, August 10th 2012, an article was published in the Los Angeles Times which stated the veterans’ point of view. The
article was prefaced with a picture of Los Angeles Post 8’s Adjutant, Jay Morales and I. On Sunday, August 12th 2012, the
Department Executive Committee passed a Resolution condemning Los Angeles County’s actions and specifically stated that all
former Veteran Service Organizations who were tenants should be given first consideration. Armed with the decision of the
Department of California, American Legion, I met with the Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles County, Mr. William Fujioka and
explained our point of view. As of May 2013, the County of Los Angeles has agreed to return Los Angeles Post 8 to its original office
space and all Veterans Service Organizations who were previous tenants have been given first priority to returning to the facility. This
is what has been done by you, the members of the Department of California. I must also thank the following members for their help
guidance and influence on the fight for returning Bob Hope patriotic Hall to the Veterans of California, Rees Lloyd, and Los Angeles
Supervisor Michael Antonovich.
God Bless and remember: God, Country, and the California Legion Family.
Department Legislative Advocate to the CA Legislature
Pete Conaty
2013 marks the start of the State Legislature’s 2013-2014 Legislative Session. The 2012 elections
brought about a number of significant changes in the legislative landscape. California’s term limits
were changed by the voters resulting in members of both houses now being able to serve for 12 years in
the same house or a combination of the two. The theory is that legislators will have more time to learn
the complex issues facing them. Proposition 30 increased the sales and income taxes which is expected
to bring more money to the state’s coffers. January 2013 saw 38 new Assemblymembers join the 80
member body. One new Senator without previous legislative experience joined the ranks of the Senate.
This also brought about a large turnover in legislative staff.
Therefore, the main task in 2013 is to educate new legislators and staff on veterans issues and to
ensure that the American Legion is a major player in public policy regarding veterans and the military.
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Also, Legislative Advocate Conaty continued…
one of my annual tasks (even though state legislators serve for 2 or 4 year terms, there is turnover due to legislators running for other
offices) is to identify veterans in the Legislature and among the staff. We are seeing more legislators from the Cold War era and a few
from the recent conflicts. There is an increasing amount of legislative staff members from the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
New veterans in the Legislature, 2013
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Senator Richard Roth (Democrat, Senate District 31, Riverside)
Retired Major General, JAG Corps, U.S.A.F.
Assemblyman Rocky Chavez (Republican, Assembly District 76, Oceanside)
Retired Colonel, Chief of Staff for the 4th Marine Division, U.S.M.C. Former Acting Secretary of the California Department
of Veterans Affairs.
Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes-Eggman (Democrat, Assembly District 13, Stockton)
Served four years as a medic in the U.S. Army.
Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (Republican, Assembly District 67, Lake Elsinore)
Served in U.S. Navy as Russian language translator, EP-3 Orion crewmember, Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Legislators Continuing in Office Who Are Veterans
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Senator Steve Knight (Republican, Senate District 21, Lancaster)
Born at Edwards AFB. Served in U.S. Army, 85-87, Track Systems Mechanic, Germany. Army Reserve 87-93.
Senator Ted Lieu (Democrat, Senate District 28, Torrance)
U.S.A.F. JAG Corps, 4 years. Currently in U.S.A.F. Reserves, Lieutenant Colonel, JAG Corps.
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Assemblyman Paul Fong (Democrat, Assembly District 28, Mountain View)
Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and because of a knee injury he was honorably discharged in 1973.
 Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (Republican, Assembly District 44, Camarillo)
3rd generation Navy. Currently serves as a Lieutenant Commander (intelligence) in the United States Navy Reserve.
Completed two tours to the Middle East and Afghanistan.
 Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (Republican, Assembly District 34, Bakersfield)
U.S. Army, served at 5th Corps in Frankfurt, Germany.
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So far in 2013, an unprecedented 100 bills and resolutions were introduced which dealt with veterans or military issues.
Working with Don Harper, the Chair of the Legislative Commission, who in turn consults with the members of the commission, we
have taken active positions on 36 pieces of legislation. Three bills are sponsored by the Department. 54 bills are being watched and
tracked. Overall, 90 Assembly and Senate bills are currently on the Legion’s bill file. This upward trend in the amount of veterans
related legislation is expected to continue for the next four years as our military commitments wind down. On average, about 30,000
military members are discharged in California each year.
The culmination of the Department’s grass roots advocacy is the Annual Legislative Day at the State Capitol, which is the premier
opportunity for Legionnaires to establish and maintain relationships with local legislators, key staff members, and policy consultants.
These all day events feature speakers from the Legislature, the California Department of Veterans Affairs, and other state agencies
that offer services to veterans, and key legislative staff and consultants. Legionnaires circulate through the Capitol and visit their local
Senators and Assemblymembers, introduce themselves, and leave behind informational materials and talking points regarding
American Legion and the Department’s supported bills. This is a great opportunity to educate legislators and staff on issues important
to veterans and to establish a working relationship which can sometimes evolve into a Legionnaire becoming the go-to person
regarding veteran’s issues.
This year, the Legion was briefed by the newly appointed Under Secretary for Operations of the California Department of Veterans
Affairs (CDVA). Under Secretary Mike Wells outlined the major goals and issues of the CDVA and thanked the Legion for their
good works helping veterans.
Each year the Department awards two legislators its Legislator of the Year Award, given in recognition of and appreciation for
exemplary and tireless efforts in support of veterans in the state of California. The awards were presented during the Capitol Day
event.
The recipients of the 2012 Leo P. Burke Legislator of the Year awards were Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego) and
Assemblyman Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno). The Department’s Leo P. Burke Legislator of the Year award is bestowed to legislators
who have supported California’s veterans, military members, and their families. Senator Block and Assemblyman Perea were chosen
for their leadership, support, and dedication to the veterans and service members of California.
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Legislative Advocate Conaty continued…
State Senator Marty Block
Senator Block was elected to the State Senate in 2012. While he was in the Assembly, he authored a
series of bills in the education area to help veterans receive priority in college and other educational
benefits. He also authored and had signed into law legislation to create a property tax exemption for
100% rated disabled veterans, a similar exemption for the spouse of a service member killed on active
duty, voting by fax for overseas military, clarification of legal benefits regarding service in the National
Guard, expedited licensure process for milita
ry spouses seeking professional licenses from the Department of
Consumer Affairs, interstate compacts for military schoolchildren, curbs
on abuse by private colleges and technical schools who may mislead
veterans in order to attract their GI Bill benefits, and development of a
system of military ACE credits.
Assemblyman Perea led the charge in the Legislature for funding the Fresno Veterans Home. His
efforts brought pressure on the Legislature and the Governor’s office which resulted in half year funding
last year and full funding this year for the opening of the home. He also authored a Joint Resolution to
urge Congress and the Department of Defense to remain committed to maintaining the 144th Fighter
Wing and the Aerospace Control Alert Mission in California. Assemblyman Perea has also been a
Assemblyman Henry T. Pera
steadfast supporter of veterans legislation which came before the Assembly and its committees.
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The beginning of the new legislative session also brought about new committee chairmanships and committee assignments:
Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
State Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg appointed Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) as Chair of the Senate
Committee on Veterans Affairs. Hueso represents the 40th Senate District, which includes the cities of Chula Vista, National City,
Imperial Beach, Coronado a portion of the City of San Diego, Imperial County and the southern part of Riverside. Prior to being
elected to the Senate, Hueso served in the Assembly from 2010 to 2013. He served on the San Diego City Council from 2006 to 2010
and as Council President from 2008 to 2010.
The committee has seven members. The other six members are: Senator Steve Knight (R-21, Lancaster), Vice Chair; Senator
Marty Block (D-39, San Diego); Senator Lou Correa (D-34, Santa Ana); Senator Ted Lieu (D-28, Torrance); Senator Jim Nielsen (R4, Gerber); Senator Richard Roth (D-31, Riverside)
Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs
The Speaker of the Assembly, John Perez, named newly elected Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-66, Torrance) as Chair of the
Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs.
The committee has 10 members. The other 9 members are: Assemblymember Chavez (R-76, Oceanside), Vice Chair;
Assemblymember Susan Talamantes-Eggman (D-13, Stockton); Assemblymember Shannon Grove (R-34, Bakersfield);
Assemblymember Melissa Melendez (R-67, Murrieta); Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-78, San Diego); Assemblymember Mariko
Yamada (D-4, Davis); Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-476, Fontana); Assemblymember Steve Fox (D-36, Palmdale);
Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-32, Hanford).
I encourage every veteran who lives in the area represented by the members of the veterans committees to visit these legislators in
their District Offices. Introduce yourself and explain what the American Legion does and how you can be a resource for that
legislator on veterans issues.
All information about each legislator can be accessed at the following links:
State Senate: http://senate.ca.gov/ State Assembly: http://assembly.ca.gov/
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This upcoming June will be the 6th Annual California State Assembly’s Legislator of the Year Luncheon. My office was
instrumental in initiating this event and we play a major role in organizing, coordinating, and fundraising these recognition luncheons.
If the 2012 event is any indicator, we will have over 350 people attend this function at the Sacramento Convention Center, a short
walk from the Capitol. Each Assemblymember is encouraged to select a veteran or currently serving service member from their
district and bring them to Sacramento to be honored for their service to the country and their communities. The American Legion has
participated fully in each one of these events and has been one of the key sponsors.
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I want to thank the American Legion for allowing me to represent you at the state Capitol. Together we are all making a
tremendous difference for all of California’s nearly 2 million veterans and we will continue to do so as long as I have your support.
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YEAR – END
Summary Reports
For
2012-2013
Commission Chairmen
Committee Chairmen
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DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONS • YEAR-END SUMMARY REPORTS
Aeronautics and Aerospace Commission
Robert Cozad, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote Aerospace Research and Education to the members
of the American Legion and the citizens of California. The Aerospace Commission
keeps the members of the American Legion advised of all activities in the field of
Aerospace. The Aerospace Commission has become an educational resource to the
schools of California, awarding scholarships, and facilitating activities in the
Aerospace Educational field.
Aeronautics and Aerospace Area Commissioners
1 Julian Grabski (113-5)
2 Ernest J Henry (564-13)
3 Robert Cozad (108-11) Chairman
4 Charles Leonard (252-23) Vice Chairman
5 Daniel Fritz (365-22)
6 Fred T Douglas (826-20)
Field Trips and Museum Visits
During The Department of California Convention, the Aerospace Commission attempts to locate and visit a nearby aerospace
museum or military aviation facility. These field trips are not only educational, they build camaraderie within the ranks of the
American Legion and also stimulate the interest and participation of the members of the American Legion in the field of aerospace,
Last year while attending the Redding American Legion Convention the Aerospace Commission visited the Redding Smoke
Jumper school. It was an outstanding tour and included a special treat. The guest speaker was one of the original Smoke Jumpers that
helped get the school started, Robert Kersch.
This year unless there is a last minute change the Aerospace Commission will be paying another visit to the Palm Springs Air
Museum on Friday June 28th. They have a wonderful facility that is all air conditioned including the hangers that house their aircraft.
Tours are priced at $13 for seniors and retired military or $15 for adults. We may get a discount depending on how many attend the
tour but it would need to be paid as one transaction.
This has been a difficult year as my travel has been limited because of taking care of my wife but I have endeavored to keep
everyone up to date on Aerospace actives by e-mail and I have had the support of other individuals that has been wonderful. .
.Commander Ken, Past Commander Hugh, Walt Butler and Bill Dacus and others have all provided information that I have sent on to
the Aerospace Commissioners and Districts.
Bill Dacus represented me at a 3rd Area meeting an made an excellent presentation on the Civil Air Patrol, Auxiliary of the USAF.
Following is an example of Bill Dacus's CAP program.
Aerospace presentation was given on the Civil Air Patrol. Presentation include the 3 missions of the CAP; Cadets Programs,
Aerospace Education, & Emergency Services. The first two missions were the meat of the presentation. A complete explanation of
the Cadet programs was given and also the Aerospace program for cadets and senior members. The Civil Air Patrol is funded by the
USAF, however, in years like this one that funding is extremely limited. When the funding gets this low, it is very hard to keep up
training for seniors and cadets. I ask that the Post with an Aerospace program support the CAP. It accomplishes two important
programs of the American Legion. Those are the Aerospace program and youth programs. I also mentioned the EEA and AMA
programs which are also big youth supporters. All three are great places to donate money to so these important programs can stay
alive and continue to support youth and aviation.
I would sincerely like to thank all of the Aerospace Area Commissioners, Julian Grabski Area 1, Ernest Henry Area 2, Charles
Leonard Area 4, Daniel Fritz Area 5, Fred Douglas Area 6, the Department staff, and Commander Ken Kramlich. Thank you all for
making this successful year possible.
District 10 Aerospace Advisor
Dennis Matarrese
On April 20, 2013 The American Legion District 10 held its 4th Aerospace &
Scouting Commission model aircraft contest. The contest was held at the Oakland
Aviation Museum located at the North Field, Oakland Airport. Judging was done by
OAM staff and American Legion members. This year, the featured aircraft was the
F4 Phantom. The judging was done in 3 parts: The skill in making the model; The
detail of the decals / painting / marking of a specific aircraft; A diorama showing a
scene of which the aircraft actually flew. Included is a research paper on the aircraft
and its history in combat.
This year, the theme was to base the model and research on an individual in the
sponsor post or community that flew a F4 Phantom. The winning model was made
by members of Boy Scout Troop 726 sponsored by Castro Valley Post 649. The first place award was presented by Bill Marion, of
the OAM, and J J Carbino, of Livermore Post 47 who was a former F4 Phantom combat pilot.
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Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Commission
Robert R. Safrano, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote the development, supply, quality
and environmental conservation, applicable to food, agriculture and
natural resources, through study of conditions and problems, and by
working and counseling with State agencies and leaders in their
respective fields; to implement an active forestry and
environmental youth orientation program. To monitor the energy
policies applicable to the state, promote energy conservation and
circulate to the Districts and/or Posts energy policies as a program
of The American Legion.
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Area Commissioners
1 Robert R Safrano (338-5) Chairman
2 Ronald W. Parshall (647-10)
3 open
4 Jesse J. Morales (8-17) Vice-Chairman
5 R. Mike Thweatt (255-22)
6 Christopher Coleman (48-16)
TA Walter S. Waite III (217-13)
What is the Commission supposed to do?
In my opinion, we are supposed to make
Legionnaires, friends and anyone else aware of
anything going on in reference to the
environment, food, agriculture and the natural
resources. All of us should be watching what
the U.S. Government, State and Local
community is doing. Watch TV, read
newspapers, go on the internet and even go to
the library.
As an example: The bullet train that is
planned to go from the LA area to the SF or
Sacramento areas. That train will be going
through a lot of farm land. I have noticed in
the papers that there are farmers in the valley
ready to take up arms against it, because it cuts
straight through their lands. Cuts up their
farms and they have not say in it. What about
our dams that hold water for agriculture and
drinking water. I read in the paper that they are
going to cut back on the flow of water to help
fill the dams. Think about what this could
cause. The only thing holding back the salt
water from the ocean is the flow of water
keeping the salt water at a certain point. If you
reduce the flow of water, the salt water will come up further into our streams and damage the habitat there. I am not a farmer and I do
not pretend to know much about their problems, perhaps some of you reading this report could help out in this area.
Now read the BOLD sentence above that was added to the Mission Statement in later years. It is a very good program and it is
invaluable in teaching our future leaders what they can do about Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy. If it wasn’t for Barbara
Ross, I am not sure the program would have survived. We can give her and her committee a lot of credit.
To the Legion family - Sons of the American Legion (SAL), Legion
Riders, and Ladies Auxiliary, we need your support to give a deserving
Youth Environmental Conference (YEC)
Sophomore or Junior High School student an opportunity to learn all they
can about Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources so that they can use
Visit us on-line at www.calegion.org
this knowledge to maybe come up with ideas on how to improve our planet.
Y.E.C. is on Facebook: Yec2011
It only takes one good idea to benefit mankind and I believe that with your
help you can keep this program going strong and we can accomplish this
together.
I know times are tough but we can come together to make this happen. If your Post has an SAL Squadron, Legion Rider Chapter
and/or Ladies Auxiliary Unit you can combine your fundraisers to send a young adult to the “Premiere” Youth Environmental
Conference that is taught by the US Forestry Service. Who knows, that student might be the next one to come up with a plan to make
the planet a better place to live in. It is to the benefit of their future and ours. You can be part of this dream by funding one or two
students.
My thanks go to the Forestry Service of Eldorado National Forest and Barbara Ross, our program coordinator.
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Barbara Ross, Coordinator
WOW ~~~ What an outstanding conference!!
Students from 13 districts gathered at Post 521 in Rio Linda on Friday May 17 to begin the 4 day conference. After a hearty
breakfast prepared by the Post 521 crew, greetings and introduction were made by USFS Public Affairs Officer Frank Mosbacher.
Following Frank’s overview of the program, Legion Family counselors were introduced. We welcomed new counselor Ben Williams
Modesto Post 74.
Students were reminded that mom and the maid weren’t traveling with us so the students were expected to pick up after themselves
and to make sure any area we left was cleaner than when we arrived. Yes, even in the deep forest you’ll find candy bar wrappers and
other items “forgotten” by other hikers.
Students were issued baseball-type caps in Royal Blue, Kelly Green and Scarlet Red, which designated the group they would work
with most closely during the weekend. Binders, with the agenda, along with an amazing amount of resource material gathered by the
Forest Service staff, were distributed to each student and advisor.
Leaving Rio Linda and heading up Highway 50, the students were encouraged to read some of the material in the binders and begin
to work on the some of the exercises. Information was given along the route to point out the differences in growth between the Valley
floor in Sacramento and the changes as we traveled to higher elevations.
Arriving at the Sly Park facility, operated by the Sacramento County Office of Education, get-acquainted activities began in the
color groups. Even in this relatively remote area, pizza can be delivered for lunch. Friday is about the People. The goal of the first
day is for the students to discover that people are all different. People come from different environments, have different values, and
communicate in different styles. All these factors play into every interaction we have with people. The first activity allows the students
to find the commonalities and differences among each other and meet each other. The “getting to know you” exercise involves the
student creating a poster with their name, place of birth, favorite sport, hobbies, etc. and then circulating with the other students.
Students were asked what was the farthest they had traveled. Some were born in other countries, while one student had traveled with
her family to Antarctica. Several had traveled to Europe.
A slow-paced hike followed, which serves as an introduction to the Forest environment for the students. Items covered include tree
and plant species, forest management practices, fuel ladders, critter identification, and much more.
The afternoon exercises focuses on Maslow’s Hierarchy which introduces the concept that people are in different stages of life. If
someone is homeless they are less likely to be concerned about environmental issues for example. Students are then introduced to the
concept of 17 Terminal Values; such as, freedom, salvation, family life, security, a sense of accomplishment, etc These are values
that are so important that someone may be willing to risk their life for them. Each student rates them in order of most important to
least. The exercise then moves them through grouping behind these values based on most important, or least important, etc. Students
discover that what might be incredibly important to them may not be so important to others. Very important when working with
people to know where they are coming from if you want to be successful in working with them.
Asked to group up again, the students design a shield that represents the groups values. Each group displays their shield and explains
what it means. The most important thing is that all students are represented.
The day’s instruction is finished off with learning about communication styles. Everyone speaks and listens in different
communication styles. It is important to recognize this and be able to adjust your communication to these different styles.
Rules, rules, rules – those that are established by the facility and those that are set by the Forest Service cadre and Legion Family
counselors. These are pretty basic – who has KP first, what time are lights out, when do we have free time when can I call home are
basically what are covered.
The evening activities are designed for pushing student’s boundaries and team building using the climbing wall and the
planetarium. Following dinner everyone had an opportunity climb 3 different levels of the rock wall, then spend some time in the
planetarium. Free time meant showers, gym or just plain relaxing or sleeping.
6 AM Saturday wake up call. KP “volunteers” have to report at 6:30, everyone else comes to the dining hall at 6:55 sharp so breakfast
can be served at 7:00.
Saturday is designed to give the students a greater understanding about the Forest Environment and its history. “The Greatest
Good” movie, parts 1 and 2 begin at 8 AM. This is the history of the US Forest Service and different types of environmental
philosophies that have been used in our American forests.
The Sly Park Native American Museum is the next stop where students can learn about and handle artifacts - and learn a lot of
history presented by Forest Service Archaeologist Jordan Serin.
Load the bus and take a short trip to Sly Park Lake where the students spread out and write their “reflections”. This is a quiet time
which allows students to put on paper what they’re seeing, hearing, feeling. This can be shared or kept as a private reflection. A
wildlife activity follows the reflection report. Students were given biographies of 11 different animals and habitat descriptions.
Through interactive discussion they learned about the needs of the critters and how fires, climate change, and human interaction
affects the critters. Lunch in the field is do-it-yourself sandwiches along with salad, fruit and chips. Bottled water is plentiful and
available at all times. Gator Ade is also available during the day; coffee and hot chocolate are available for meals prepared in the Sly
Park dining hall.
Time to put on the hard hats for a hike into the deeper, part of the forest which has heavier growth, and has been known to drop
some pretty good sized pine cones. This hike is more challenging then the Friday hike but the students don’t seem to mind.
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Continued…
The activity is to learn about the meadow and forest environment. Students also learn to ID trees, evaluate condition, calculate size,
and decide in an assigned plot which trees need to be thinned. The second activity involves learning about field archaeology including
working with metal detectors to find artifacts.
Following dinner students participated in a “brainstorming and prioritizing” exercise, thinking, in a broad sense, what kinds of
projects they think they’d like to lead their community in for the good of the local environment.
“The Greatest Good” parts 3 and 4 are shown followed by a short discussion about the day’s activities. Time for gym, basketball
court or early to bed.
Sunday – 6 AM wakeup call again!! Sunday’s activities focus on leadership and management practices.
Another time for “Reflections” in a different setting within the forest. These reflections are typed and assembled and all students
and adults receive a copy at the end of the conference. They are also posted on the Legion’s website under YEC.
Then the real exercises begin – what are the best methods to achieve a balance of satisfying needs or requests of the local
community and be within the boundaries of laws passed at the Federal level. How do ideas become laws, and who makes the final
decision.
Students learn and practice leadership tools for working with groups and making decisions. This is preceded by a Scavenger hunt
which served as a decision making exercise and an excellent review of the weekend.
Climate change – what do we know and what can we do about it? Speaker is Jennifer DeWay, of the Institute of Forest Genetics.
The afternoon activities round out with small groups working together to begin to pull the information together to actually plan and
implement a project. Students are given a map and the existing situation. They hear from role players representing view points of stake
holders. With the information given to them they have to make hard decisions and design a travel management plan for the area.
Sunday Night is Fun Night!! Each student makes a comment on how they feel about the weekend. Did they get some useful
information; do they have ideas they can bring back to their school and community? Most students thank the FS cadre and the
American Legion for making the program available and for selecting them to participate. They are urged to thank their sponsoring
Post and give a report to the school, both of which are important to keep the funding coming in so the conference can continue. It is
brought to their attention that between the two entities nearly $30,000 is spent for the conference.
The Talent Show – open to any and all!! Dances, skits, jokes, songs are all part of the talent we enjoy. Final activities are S’mores
and campfire-roasted marshmallows. This is where we hear from many of the students that they had never seen a real old-growth tree,
roasted a marshmallow, and made so many new friends. This is when we, the adults, know our time was well spent!
Monday – rise and shine early. The bus has to be packed by 8 AM so the facility can be readied for the next group which begins
arriving mid-morning.
After the annual group picture is taken the students gather for their final exercise. This is an intense time when the students apply
what they have learned. Each group is composed of students who have the same general project interest they’d like to pull together in
their community. They work on the 7 basics – steps from brainstorming through planning, budget and fundraising, committee setup to
a workable plan that they feel they can each accomplish in their own community. Words of caution are given – make it feasible, you
can always grow in future projects; get the word out, flyers, PSA’s; make sure the volunteers are as dedicated as you are.
Along the line throughout the weekend the students have learned leadership skills on how to determine what kind of a communicator
they are through how to engage people you meet to join in your community project. Get on the agenda for your school, City and
County administrators’ meetings and present your project before you go too far. Earn their support. Talk to potential business
partners, local and national companies; put into practice the leadership skills that have been presented. They have learned how many
career possibilities there are in the Forest Service and how to apply for them.
Some side notes are: The Forest Service has instituted a Pathways Program which provides a path to Federal careers for students
and recent graduates. It consists of the Internship Program, Recent Graduate Program and the Presidential Management Fellows
Program. This was introduced in February of this year, and among the first group of applicants was a graduate of our Conference.
We heard from a 2005 attendee who is now in his 2nd year of college and is in the process of applying for our program scholarship.
While attending the 6th District Girls State Orientation one of our counselors heard a student say her career path is in Environmental
Studies. She was signed up for the conference on the spot.
We’d like to thank USFS Cadre Frank, Kristi Schroeder, Public Affairs Eldorado National Forest, Dana Walsh, Forester, Jordan
Serin, Archeologist, Lester Lubetkin, Forest Recreation Officer and Jennifer Deway as well as Legion Family members Julie Potter,
Post 790, our “newbie” Ben Williams, Science Teacher Rick Bernard, SAL 790, and Lynn Uhazi Unit 84 along with all the
Legionnaires who helped make this possible.
What a great boost for the program it would be if more Posts, the Auxiliary, Sons, Riders, 40/8 and PCC’s would offer support –
both financial and in finding students who would like to attend.
Thanks to some donations from individuals and a Post, we ended the Conference with about $50 in the bank.
California’s “Premier” Youth Program is the Youth Environmental Leadership Conference
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Amateur Radio Commission
Lawrence R. Doutherd, Chairman
Mission Statement: To assist in the development of amateur radio, and to that
end, establish an amateur radio chain among volunteer radio enthusiasts.
Amateur Radio Area Commission
1 Paul W. Johnson Jr. (807-4) RN6XVL
2 Lawrence R. Doutherd (380-13) KB6ABM Chairman
3 Mark T. Keller (265-27) KE6SRX Vice-Chairman
4 Steve Murray (496-19) KE6DZR
5 George E. Frederick (852-21) KF6TYZ
6 James G Carpenter (502-16) KE6FTB
T.A. Lawernce Doutherd Sr (380-13) KD6SWL
T.A. Robert W. Wirth (283-24) KC6UIS
The Amateur Radio Commission was establish in the Department of
California as a backup Communication in times of disasters. Per our mission
statement to form a chain of volunteers through out the state, California
American Legion Amateur Radio Service (CALARS) was formed.
These volunteers check in on a radio net that is held every Sunday at 1 PM
Pacific Time on the dialed frequency of 7.278 Megahertz (Mhz). The purpose of this net is to verify the operation of our equipment
and to pass on any information concerning our Legion members. This also gives us the opportunity to practices relaying messages due
to noisy radio frequency conditions which may prevent one station from hearing another.
I have always believed that Amateur Radio and Disaster Preparedness (Homeland Security) should be working closely together.
The majority of the CALARS membership is currently working with their city, county, or state. They are members of ARES/RACES,
CERT or other radio support organizations.
We receive training along with police, fire, and other civil/governmental agencies.
If you have a post home, you should go to the American Legion National web site at www.legion.org to obtain a pamphlet which is
a downloadable PDF file called
Disaster Preparedness and Response for American Legion Posts.
Every post should make a point to identify at least one amateur radio operator in their post and each district should have as many as
they can find, of which at least one who is a member of at least one of the organizations I mention in the previous paragraph. Not
every amateur radio operator my qualify to be a Legionnaire, but you can still use them or get them to guide you in getting a member
of your post trained to pass a test for an FCC license. The following web site www.qrz.com is the best site for information and links to
other sites.
As I have stated before, we are seeing more and more households disconnecting their land lines in favor of their cell phones. This is
a big mistake, because in a disaster situation cell phones are the first to go down due to traffic. In actual situations the voice part of the
cell could be down, but the texting part may still work. Post homes with landlines may have the only working phone in the community
where they are located. Having a antenna drop at your post home could facilitate radio communications to city services. The Red
Cross sets up shelters and radio operators are assigned to the shelters. Contact the Red Cross to see if they can use your post home in
their shelter plan.
We are looking to get more Legionnaires or Amateur operators to join us on the CALARS net on Sunday. Currently there is only
one post that checks into the net and that is Post 106 Redlands. Also The American Legion Amateur Radio Club (K9TAL) is looking
for more members to register, you can go to the following www.legion.org/hamradio for more information.
73's and God Bless America!
Americanism Commission
Patrick J. Dowd, Chairman
Americanism Area Commissioners
1 Robert Mattson (104-5)
2 Don B. Newton (419-13)
3 Eric L. Kurtz (682-15) Vice-Chairman
4 Patrick J. Dowd (51-19) Chairman
5 Damon Alexander (14-25)
6 David Forney (48-16)
Mission Statement: To develop and maintain the spirit of 100 percent Americanism
among the Legion and residents of the State of California; To put into effect programs of
The American Legion; to coordinate any overlapping of plans dealing with
Americanism; and to establish an overall policy of Americanism; To act as liaison
between the organization known as Boys and Girls Club of America and assist in sponsoring the activity throughout the state; To
coordinate the programs of the Posts and Districts of the Department with the public schools.
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Americanism Chairman Thomas K. Russell. My thoughts and prayers go out to his
family. I would like to thank the Department Commander Kenneth A. Kramlich for asking me to assume the Chair, also his
confidence in me.
Redding 2012: Robert Mattson, Chairman - The commission Chairperson is the primary individual responsible or dissemination of
information to Americanism Commissioners who will be responsible for distribution to Districts and posts. Americanism report form
content and report activity type are to be reviewed for clarity by District Chairman and Area Commissioners.
Please Note: This report tells a lot about the members and their activities of their Post, this is very simple, the Post can add pages of
information to support the Americanism Report or just the Report sheet itself, these all will be judged and can win the James Fisk
Award. Remember that if you did it- Report it.
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Americanism Commission Chairman Dowd continued…
There are six Fisk award categories based on membership size and best Fisk report. Last years (2011-2012) winners were:
Category 1 (0-100 members) Martin Slobodink Post 338, D-5, A-1; Category 11 (100-200 members) Willow Glenn Post 318, D-13,
A-2; Category 111 (201-350 members) Whittier Post 51, D-19, A-4; Category 1V (351-500 members) Mission City Post 564, D-13,
A-2; Category V (501-750 members) Lakewood Post 496, D-19, A-4; Category V1 (751 and up members) Oxnard Post 48, D-16, A-6.
The overall James Fisk Americanism Award went to Mission City Post 564, D-13, A-2..
American Legion Riders Commission
James G. Banakus, Chairman
Mission Statement: To support and promote The American Legion Riders as a
program of The American Legion Department of California.
American Legion Riders Area Commissioners
1 Patrick Geronimi (807-6)
2 Terry Baughman (593-28) Vice-Chairman
3 Philip A. Mygatt (26-15)
4 John J. Leonard Jr. (381-17)
5 Reggie “Jake” Jacobsen (149-22)
6 James G Banakus (534-16) Chairman
The ALR Commission was issued a Call-in for the weekend of April 12 - 14, 2013, in
American Legion Riders
conjunction with the ALR State Convention held at Amador Post 108 in Sutter Creek, CA. Four
Department of California
commissioners were present for the first meeting on Friday, April 12th, with Area 1 and 4
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Commissioners absent. The meeting was opened by a flag salute led by Area 5 Commissioner Jake
Jacobson. We were also fortunate to have ALR State President Albert “Poncho” Villa attend the
Friday meeting, along with Steve Weber. Steve was on the ALR Ad Hoc Committee when we were in the formulation stages of setting
up the American Legion Riders as a program of the Department of California American Legion and is a Past ALR State President.
Also in attendance was ALRiders Department Judge Advocate, John “Doc” Bart. We thank them for their input on items discussed.
The minutes of last year’s Commission meetings were read and approved. Any items covered in last year's report have been
resolved.
The Area Commissioners were asked to give a report of any items they wanted discussed by the Commission. Area 1
Commissioner Patrick Geronimi was contacted by email and by telephone prior to the meeting and it was reported that he hasn’t been
associated with the American Legion or American Legion Riders for over a year now. As a result, the American Legion Department
should have checked his status and appointed another Commissioner to the position. Patrick told me that there were several issues that
were still unresolved in his Area and he wasn’t getting the support from the American Legion Riders Department Executive
Committee. He also said none of these issues involved the ALR Commission but were solely the responsibility to resolve by the
American Legion Riders Department Executive Committee.
Area 2 Commissioner Terry Baughman reported that he was unaware of any issues that needed to be brought forward to the
Commission. He stated that within his area that Chapters were doing hospital visits, veteran stand downs and various other projects
benefiting the American Legion Riders as well as the American Legion.
Area 3 Commissioner Phil Mygatt noted that the American Legion Riders were expanding within his area. He also stated that he
has reached out to the Department officers within Area 3 and that no issues have been reported.
Area 4 Commissioner JJ Leonard, was absent and didn’t respond to emails sent or a phone call asking if he would attend the ALR
Commission Call-in. Since the ALR DOC does not have any Chapters in Area 4, nor an ALR Area 4 Vice President, there would be
nothing to report.
Area 5 Commissioner Jake Jacobson said he has contacted various Chapters to see if there were any issues that needed to be
resolved. Upon further review he found that the questions raised should be handled by the ALR Area 5 Vice President.
Area 6 Commissioner Jim Banakus also reached out to the various Department officers within Area 6. No issues or concerns
werebrought forward. Chapters within the area have been involved with Welcome Home events, Veteran funerals, fundraisers for
Veteran causes, Stand Downs, parades and community events all the while representing the American Legion Riders and the
American Legion.
A second brief Commission meeting was held early Sunday morning, April 14th, with four Commissioners present and the
Commissioner’s from Area 1 and 4 absent. This is scheduled as a follow-up meeting to see if anything that came up at the ALR State
Convention on Saturday, April 13th, needed to be addressed. There was nothing noted.
In a brief meeting with American Legion Membership Chairperson Janet Wilson, she stated that the American Legion Riders are
having a positive impact on membership growth within the Legion family. It was also reported at the ALR Convention that there are
now within California, 68 Chapters, 5 District Chapters, with a combined ALR membership of 2,151 members.
The summary of all Commission members present was that the ALR is doing a very good job supporting the American Legion and
expanding its outreach. This is the seventh year of this program and there are ALR members in every Post capacity and at the District
level. The program is growing and we all benefit from it. It was another quiet year of no issues coming from the American Legion
Department that needed to be addressed by the Commission.
I would like to thank the Area Commissioners that served this past
year for their commitment and a job well done. I would also like to thank Department Commander Ken Kramlich as well as
Department Adjutant Bill Siler III for their help and support over the past year.
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Baseball Commission
Harold Hall, Chairman
Mission Statement: To foster the program of The American Legion in regard to baseball; it
shall prepare an annual budget of all its operations and shall include all funds received and
expended to be presented to the Finance Commission which will be presented with the
Department budget to the Convention.
Baseball Area Commissioners
1 Thom Witters (306-5)
1 Odell Shelton (205-1)
2 A C Ralston (82-26)
2 Michael Underwood (246-9)
3 Alan Fry (147-14)
3 OPEN
4 Robert Boyd (352-19)
4 Robert Mitchell (352-19)
5 Harold Hall (72-29) Chairman
5 Robert N Escarcega (112-25) Vice-Chm
6 Robert K. Ryan (283-24)
6 John Velasquez (371-16)
California Baseball continues to have a successful season. The number of teams has
decreased from last year, but we experienced stronger teams. The department reported less
than 200 teams for the first time in over twenty years. Our senior team, Expos from Fairfield
played for the championship and was again finished the runner up.
The junior team San Juan Capistrano won their division without a loss. The Junior team TA Richard Smith (72-29)
could have defeated most senior teams if placed in the same tournament. We had more junior
teams this year than senior teams.
In 2015 National will sponsor one class of baseball. The senior division will be made of players still in high school or players who
just finished high school that same year. We no longer will have Junior and senior teams.
Our coming tournaments will start Saturday July 27-30 with the seniors playing first. The junior are Aug.5-6. The Regional
tournament is in Arizona Aug.9-12. Legion Day will be July 28th. The R.V .Park will be open for the tournaments to members who
have families attending the tournaments and close soon as play is over.
We thank both the Veterans Home of California and our department for their help and assistance in making the tournaments
possible. We welcome all to attend our Tournaments.
California Golden Boys' State Commission
Barney La Rue, Chairman
Mission Statement: To operate Boys State for the development of good citizenship in the
communities. Said commission shall prepare an annual budget of all its operations and
shall include all funds received and expended to be presented to the Finance Commission
which, in turn, will be presented with the Department budget to the Convention.
Boys State Area Commissioners
1 Gary B. Leach (77-6) Vice-Chairman
2 Laurence Kahn (517-9)
3 Bernard LaRue (632-11) Chairman
4 Joe Gonzales (51-19)
5 Jess C. Lawson (291-29)
6 Scott Erickson (283-24)
Greetings to all of you American Legion Members and Associated persons that support our program.
The 75th Session has come and gone, but it was very special in many ways. We did succeed in having the largest number of boys
attending the session, but we fell short of our goal of 1000 or better! Our final number in attendance was 998 delegates. We have extra
beds available again this year and expect to have well over 1000 boys attending the 2013 session! With your help, we can accomplish
this goal and have another super great session.
The 76th Session of California Boys’ State will held on the campus of Sacramento State University for the 43rd consecutive year.
The dates for this event are 22 June 2013 to 29 June 2013. Director Dick Shick and Chief Counselor Tim Aboudara Sr., have some
very exciting new additions to our program that will enhance the overall participation of the delegates and parents. To name just one
thing, parents will be able to follow the program daily via the internet! (Facebook, twitter etc.) Under the direction of Tim and Dick,
there are many individuals responsible for putting this all together. Many thanks to all of them for their time and efforts!
The Boys’ State Commission call-in was held on the 1st Saturday of November 2012 as usual. All of the Commissioners were
present and we got right down to business. Also present were Department Commander, Ken Kramlich, Department Adjutant, Bill Siler
III, and many other District Commanders, Boys’ State-Advisors, and other interested parties. Last but not least, we had our very own
Department Coordinator, Ashmika Singh, there to furnish us with some much needed material and input. Thank you Ash for all that
you do!
We are happy to report that the newly elected Boys’ State Governor, will be presented on the Convention floor in Palm Springs, on
Saturday morning, 29 June 2013. Commissioner Jess Lawson will be bringing the Governor down for presentation this year. Thank
you Jess!!
In closing, I wish to thank all of you Legionnaires for your continued support of the Boys’ State Program. It has been a privilege
and a pleasure to serve you as Commission Chairman for another year. Boys’ State is in my blood and will always be thought of as a
highlight in my life in the years to come!
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Children and Youth Commission
Janet Hooper, Chairman
Mission Statement: To carry on the welfare program of The American Legion. To
promote the program of the education of war orphans.
Children & Youth Area Commissioners
1 Janet Hooper (807-4) Chairman
2 Gilbert E. Klingman (517-9)
3 Harold Hudson (55-14)
4 Richard A. Ledesma (381-17) Vice-Chm
5 Roxanne I. Jones (451-22)
6 Jeff McKendry (339-16)
In 1922, three years after The American Legion was established, members realized
that neglect of family and child welfare problems were aggravating and handicapping
the rehabilitation of the disabled veteran. After a year of careful study, The American
Legion Child Welfare program was outlined and adopted in 1924. In 1925, our National
Child Welfare Division adopted the “Whole Child” plan. This provides that “the child of every veteran should have a home, health,
education, character and opportunity and is founded on three guiding principles:
1) To strengthen the family unit against the forces of today's complex society.
2) To extend support to sound organizations and facilities providing services for children.
3) To maintain a well-rounded program that meets the needs of today's young people.
While these principles are the guide lines we use, four methods to enact these working together – Education, legislation, material
Aid and Prevention.
During the past nine decades the development of new and improved public programs designed to provide economic security for
children has made it possible for the organization to turn its attention to other areas affecting our nation’s young people. To date,
there exists no area of child welfare that has gone untouched by the collective hand of the American Legion.
The very program of children and youth itself is unique from any agency, government or private, in its ability to expand from every
area of concern for child welfare and child health. The programs of the American Legion's National Commission on children and
youth are ongoing. They are our lifeblood. These programs demonstrate our commitment to the young people in each community and
provide a message of hope to children everywhere.
American Legion posts are responsible to carry out the objectives and programs of the American Legion and to fully comply with
the obligations under the post, Department and National constitutions. The blueprint for the American Legion is service to our
veterans, their families and their communities recruiting new members does not fulfill our service to the veterans if we ignore their
families. Membership is the lifeblood of the American Legion.
Secondary to veterans administration and veteran services is the child and youth activities of the American Legion. Just as it is
important to report how many veterans belong to each Post (Consolidated Post Report), it is important to report how each post is
serving the veteran and their family (Child and Youth Report). A new report form was sent out this year, hopefully they are easier to
use. It is important to report our children and youth activities. If you have an inactive Post, report that. These numbers are sent to
congress. The American Legion supports a lot of programs and our members participate in all kinds of activities.
The Temporary Financial Assistance Program helps with maintenance needs, shelter, utilities, food, clothing or medical needs.
During this reporting period 21 California families received $30,795.39 from National, this is an increase of $4,730.94 from 2012.
However it does not include all the hard work and donations of cans and gas cards, clothing, shoe cards given out at Post level.. There
were 20 California families who received $60 food cards for Thanksgiving and Christmas totaling $2,400.00 from an anonymous
donor for families of disabled veterans.
Community Service Commission
Johnny A. Carr, Chairman
Mission Statement: To structure, produce, and carry on the Community Service
Commission betterment program for The American Legion local community in which a
post is situated and represents; to identify, promote, support and encourage those
programs, activities and events not undertaken by posts throughout the Department, not
covered by other Commissions and Committees.
Community Service Area Commissioners
1 Henry A. Mazzotte (362-6)
2 Michael Ryan (591-28) Michael Ryan
3 Johnny A. Carr (94-15) Chairman
4 James KB Wong (628-17)
5 Larry C. Taylor (106-25)
6 Michael L. Stadnick, Jr. (56-16)
As of this date a total of number of 11 posts representing 5 areas report a total number of post dollars denoted $167,649.00;
Membership donations: $6,171.00 and number of total hours: 7,201.
It appears that more community service hours are being provided by the individual post than in previous years. This trend indicates
that more of our posts are keeping a more accurate report of services to their communities. I want to think each post which submitted
it’s report. It demonstrates the variety of activities that our posts are providing in their respective communities and also this does great
credit not only to the individual post but also to our department and American Legion as a whole.
Keep up the good work.
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Constitution and By-Laws Commission
John Borders, Chairman
Mission Statement: To recommend to Department changes necessary or advisable
for the better operation of the Department and such other duties as are delegated to
it by the By-Laws of the Department.
Constitution & By-Laws Area Commissioners
1 Ercie D. Ball (550-5) Vice-Chairman
2 Ralph W Jacob, Jr (419-13)
3 John K Borders (249-11) Chairman
4 Gregory R. Clark (272-19)
5 Emmanuel Valencia (360-25)
6 Peter Douglas III (280-18)
Welcome Legionnaires to another great Convention!
The Constitution and By-Laws Committee feels the Department of California has a crisis brewing. That crisis is attaining a
Convention quorum. A Convention quorum has usually only been reached by Saturday afternoon and with a surplus of 3 to 5 Posts
registered.
It still takes a majority of Posts (50% plus 1) for a Convention quorum. The number of Posts in Department has been steadily
dropping. There were 536 Posts in 2006 but only 485 Posts today. Registered Posts have been steadily dropping also. From 274 Post
in 2006 to 244 in 2012.
Talking to the “old timers” years ago, in the 1930’s, 1940’s, and the early 1950’s, the railroads ran dedicated American Legion
Convention Trains from Northern California to Southern California for convention and trains from Southern California to the North
for convention. There were over 11,500 registered delegates at the Convention in Stockton in 1976. There were only 1800 registered
delegates in 2006 and about 600 2012.
The Committee has recapped the registered delegates over the last several years. 48% of the Posts are registered by 1 delegate.
20% of the Posts are registered by 2 delegates. Figuring the 2 delegates traveled together then basically, 68% of the Posts registered
are by only one delegate. What happens when that one delegate doesn’t show up?
The costs for travel, lodging, and meals have been going up. The average age of the delegates is increasing AND let’s face it, most
delegates receive no financial help from their Posts.
Times are changing. The American Legion needs to change. The American Legion is not alone. All organizations are having
attendance problems for their Conventions. The VFW National Convention held in Reno last year had only about 2000 in attendance.
Another very interesting statistic. According to an Associated Press article titled “The Church of The Empty Pew”, in 1960 64% of
the people affiliated with an organized Religion went to church every Sunday. Today the attendance is only18%.
Many of the States have already reduced their quorum requirements. Many have instituted 1/3 of the Posts as a Convention
Quorum and some have used 3/4 of the Districts registered.
The Committee feels using 75% of the Districts registered for Convention has its advantages. The DEC is held the day before
Convention. Therefore you would know the day before there is a Convention quorum. Also 75% vote of the DEC can change the ByLaws or whatever else is necessary. The DEC can even change the budget.
Using 75% of the Districts registered would only count for a Convention quorum and would not change the voting of the Posts at
Convention. Let’s all get behind this most important resolution.
I would like to thank all the commissioners and Department for their help this year in maintaining the Department, District, and
Post By-Laws.
Convention City Commission
James J. Leyser, Chairman
Mission Statement: To investigate the facilities and financial ability of cities placing
a bid for a Department Convention. To recommend to the Department Convention the
city best qualified to hold a Department Convention and upon the Corporation being
awarded to a city by the Department Convention, the Department Commission may
become the Commander's official representative, with the duties of coordinating all
phases of Convention activities with the convention city or corporation.
Convention City Area Commissioners
1 David Cockrill (197-2) Vice-Chairman
2 Bernard L. Remoaldo (649-10)
3 James J. Leyser (147-14) Chairman
4 John Bartos (812-17)
5 Robert L. Tade (303-22)
6 Jack F. Kidd (283-24)
We are positive that our convention in Palm Springs will be as enjoyable as this one has been led by John Lea and his committee
members. Our future conventions scheduled for Santa Clara in 2014, and Ontario in 2015 should be just as enjoyable. There are so
many outstanding cities in our great State of California that I'm sure would be happy to host one of our Conventions in the future. At
this time we continue to look for new venues and encourage any member to contact us with suggestions.
Wishing you a wonderful time here in Palm Springs; please let us hear from you if we can be of any assistance.
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Counter-Subversive Activities Commission
Ralph F. Bivings, Chairman
Mission Statement: To study and recommend the necessary action to be taken
from time to time for the purpose of resisting un-American activities and
subversive movements, preventing terrorist attacks within the United States, its
territories and possessions.
Counter-Subversive Activities Area Commissioners
1 Jerry R. Greer (205-1)
2 Jeremiah Morgan (456-8)
3 Ralph F. Bivings (511-14) Chairman
4 James R. Leiphardt (381-17) Vice-Chairman
5 Desiree c. Herrera (552-22)
6 Reynaldo Paduani (508-18)
No report submitted…
Disaster and Emergency Services Commission
Michael Brimer, Chairman
Mission Statement: To organize the membership of the Department into a
cohesive unit so that in time of disaster the membership of the Department
may be available for duty and to cooperate with all law enforcement
agencies in their plans concerning disaster relief.
Disaster and Emergency Services Area Commissioners
1 Michael Brimer (182-5) Chairman
2 Kenneth W. White (380-13) Vice-Chairman
3 William Holland (26-15)
4 Wayne Yee (628-17)
5 Oliver M. Taylor (132-29)
6 Alvin E. Evenson (136-16)
BACKGROUND
The American Legion signed an agreement of cooperation with the American Red Cross to assist it during times of disaster. In
2005, The Legion signed an affiliation agreement with the federal Department of Homeland Security. In 2006, The Legion adopted
two disaster preparedness and response oriented Resolutions requiring each level of the Legion, from Department to individual
Legionnaires, to be prepared for and ready to respond to disasters, and to assist their local communities in disaster preparedness
projects.
The California Department acts as administrative and coordinating headquarters for 6 subordinate Areas, 30 Districts, 488 Posts,
and over 80,000 individual Legionnaires. Planning, organizing, preparing and training for, then coordinating a disaster response for
such a large organization is a massive task.
The six Commissioners take their responsibilities and its Mission Statement very seriously. They understand the overwhelming
evidence that a devastating disaster will soon strike somewhere in this state. The recent east coast experience of an unprepared
population reminds everyone of the large regional effects a disaster can unleash. Lack of basic items such as food, water, heat,
electricity, fuel, and public services can be expected. People could be on their own for up to a week or more. Planning and preparing
for such a situation is paramount.
Since its appointment in September, the Disaster & Emergency Services Commission has worked diligently to: 1) survey the entire
Department’s readiness to respond to local and regional disasters; 2) create a work plan to meet and exceed the challenges it faces; and
3) begin preparing all levels of the California Department to be ready when the next disaster strikes.
2012-2013 WORK SUMMARY
Initial survey results indicated the current Department Disaster Plan was over 5 years old and did not meet any current standards.
There were no Disaster Plans in place at either the Area or District levels. Of the 488 Posts, less than 5 had any formal disaster plan.
As a result of the survey, the Commission prepared an aggressive two-year Work Plan and submitted it to the Department
Commander. It sets out a series of goals for the Commission including: 1) developing a web page on the Department web site; 2)
improving communication links both up and down, as well as with outside organizations; 3) developing disaster plans for all levels of
the Department; 4) updating disaster response administrative operations; and 5) initiating Department-wide training on preparedness
and response.
With the Work Plan in place, the Commission began preparing the draft of a new comprehensive Department Disaster Plan that
would meet all current federal and state standards. In addition, it would provide a Legion-oriented framework of guidance and
recommendations in disaster planning and response for Areas, Districts, Posts and individual Legionnaires. It would also provide
suggestions on how Posts can assist their communities in disaster preparedness. Once developed and reviewed by professionals the
Plan was reviewed by the Department Commander, then proposed for discussion at the annual DEC. Next, the Department Disaster
Plan will be presented for adoption at the 2013 Department Convention.
Concurrently, customized draft sample “fill-in-the-blanks” Disaster Plans were prepared and provided to each Area and District in
the Department. The Commission is both heartened and exceedingly grateful for the tremendous effort the Area Vice Commanders
and District Commanders and their working committees expended in getting their Disaster Plans adopted. Within a five (5) month
period, over two-thirds now have functional plans in place – an amazing feat.
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Disaster and Emergency Services Commission Chairman Brimer continued…
Initial work was also started on creating an informative, easy-to-use web page, and informational articles have been placed in the
Department newsletter explaining the Commission’s readiness efforts.
2013-2014 COMMISSION GOALS
Immediately after the Department Convention, the Commission focus on getting the remaining District Plans adopted, then
initiating a major effort to assist all 488 posts in adopting their own unique Disaster Plans.
The Commission will also begin work on the remaining Work Plan goals and objectives, and assisting all levels of the Department
to begin to implement their Plans. In addition to getting Plans adopted and implemented, the Commission will also begin to: 1)
establish a disaster preparedness and response training program; 2) expand communications to outside organizations; 3) improve the
Commission web page; and 4) improve internal administrative policies and procedures on disaster readiness and response.
IN SUMMARY
The Commission takes this opportunity to publicly congratulate the leadership at all levels of the California Department for taking
ownership of the project, their swift response, and the solid progress made in laying the groundwork for significant improvements in
Department-wide readiness.
In particular, the Commission is extremely grateful for the overwhelming and staunch support its work has received from the
Department Commander, Department Staff, Area Vice Commanders, District Commanders, and individual Legionnaires throughout
the Department. Guidance and input from past Department Commanders is invaluable. Improving Department-wide readiness is,
and will continue to, be a team effort.
The Commission is operating under no illusion. This is a massive project – perhaps the largest project currently underway in the
California Department - and time is of the essence. Planning and preparation are key to survival, and a great deal of work still needs
to be done. But we are moving forward. We’ve turned the corner and momentum is building. The California Department is rapidly
moving into the leadership role in statewide disaster readiness planning.
Finance Commission
Leroy A. Baca, Chairman
Finance Area Commissioners
Bud Simmons (111-5) Vice-Chairman
John A O'Leary (340-9)
Floyd Martin (108-11)
Leroy A. Baca (381-17) Chairman
Joesph A. Garcia (262-25)
Julio J. Jimenez (150-20)
Mission Statement: To perform such duties as are delegated to it by the
Department By-Laws; to generally care for the finances of the Department
and make recommendations to the Department Convention and to the
Department Executive Committee concerning the finances of the Department.
The Finance Commission shall prepare a proposed budget for each
Commission and Committee before each Department Convention and shall
submit same to the Convention Finance Committee, using the annual report of the Personnel Committee to establish salaries and
benefits for all Department employees. Said annual report of the Personnel Committee is advisory only and not in any way binding on
the Finance Committee.
Usually there is no “I” in team, but “I” wish to acknowledge and personally thank the Finance Commission (A-1 Bud Simmons,
A-2 John O’Leary, A-3 Floyd Martin, A-5 Joseph Garcia, A-6 Julio J. Jimenez, and Tech Advisor Al Lennox) for the terrific help I
have received this past year. I would be remiss not to mention the outstanding work of Department Adjutant Bill Siler iii, Controller
Mary Long and the valuable input of the Personnel and the Audit Committees. Commander Ken Kramlich and Jr. Past Commander
Hugh Crooks Jr. were always on hand to provide me with a plethora of information and were always ready to assist our Commission
with sound advice and ideas for solutions to our many challenges.
The above is mentioned because it is the team effort that has served to keep things running as smooth as possible. This year on
February 1st 2013, Auditor Olen Creech gave his presentation of the 2012-2013 Department Budget Report. Additionally on January
18, 2013 the internal audit had been completed by John O’Leary and staff and everything was O.K.
Since 2010 to 2012 the California Department of The American Legion has had approximately 10,000 Legionnaires go on to Post
Everlasting and we had to take that into consideration as we moved forward. This is mentioned because it does have an impact on the
budget. Also this year, the Department of California was forced to relocate their office and staff to new quarters. This created
expenses in moving and storage. Additional expenses were incurred in the transfer of all the communications systems and office
equipment needed to ensure the smooth operation and flow of information that our membership has been accustomed to receiving in
the past. These additional relocation expenses already total in the vicinity of $20,000 dollars.
Knowing we had to work with some of the above concerns, we were also hit with the Obamacare medical reform. We had to
resolve health benefits for California Department Legion Employees and include the Veterans Employees. Thanks to the ability of the
Commission Members in being able to adapt, improvise and overcome, we were able to avoid a call-in. With the total teamwork and
co-operation of all involved, it was all resolved via e-mail and telephonic communication. All stakeholders were involved in
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Finance Commission Chairman Baca continued…
communication and their input was listened to and was invaluable when it came down to finding solutions that were workable. Thank
you Commission and stakeholders.
On May 3, 2013 the Commission met at Lodi Post #22 for the Budget Meeting. As anticipated, with the reductions in funding and
increased costs in going forward, we had to be fiscally responsible and conservative.
Unfortunately, the War Memorial Veterans Building which housed Department was no longer booking space and the staff was in
moving mode. This afforded our Commission the great opportunity to visit this wonderful Post. I wish to convey my sincere
appreciation to Post Commander Robert Gross and his staff for the hospitality shown and the use of their facilities. The gracious
welcome was exceptional.
In closing, with our next meeting to be in Palm Springs in July 2013, please help us TO BE THAT “LEGION FAMILY’;
“UNITED’ and “LEGION STRONG” in our commitment to maintaining the basic levels of service.
Please note that I do not consider our 10,000 Legionnaires “Lost”, as I have heard some say, but rather they have “transferred” to
the Final Resting Place we call “Post Everlasting”. Their dues are paid in full and they will be always remembered and always be our
Legionnaires. I bow my head in respect and thank them for what they have done for God and Country even though they may not have
talked about it much. They just kept up with their dedication to service and community. Let’s make them proud….
Foreign Relations & National Security Commission
Charles E. Camarato, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote the program of The American Legion in
regard to Foreign Relations in all its phases. To promote the program of
The American Legion in regard to national defense in all its phases.
Foreign Relations & National Security Area Commissioners
1 Curtis Lindley (205-1)
2 James V. Scariot Sr. (31-28)
3 William L. Dacus (83-12) Vice-Chairman
4 George A. Newell III (170-19)
5 Charles E. Camarato (416-22) Chairman
6 Robert C. Heinisch (507-20)
The actual purposes of this commission are two main objectives.
Foreign Relations are issues that concerns the United States with
Foreign countries, such as US Aid, Treaties and Military Support. A good example would be the pros and cons of providing US Aid to
Pakistan.
National Security addresses issues that directly effect the safety of our country. A good example of this would be the recent
bombings at the Boston Marathon. The fact that the perpetrators were immigrants allowed into this country from a known terrorist
nation, allowed to travel freely back and forth, and the State Department specifically warned by the Russian government, is clear
evidence that the policies of immigration now in effect and the future stance of our countries leaders on immigration, are clearly a
danger to our National Security.
When ever I discuss nuclear proliferation by countries such as North Korea and Iran, and I state my concerns about there suspected
intentions, I always seem to find someone who calls me an alarmist. Their standard response is that these countries would never use
these weapons against America for fear of total retaliatory annihilation. Sure, these countries may not launch a missile we can track,
nor do they have hundreds of them, but one mini nuke, smuggled in, will catastrophically destroy this country as well.
So many current issues are knocking on the door of security for our country. Our governments policies will not just affect us, but
our children and our grandchildren. Now more than ever, this commission is of vital importance to California's Legionnaires. Am I the
only one who thinks our leaders are projecting my countrymen as a nation of shame ? Why is our National Pride being sold out? What
does it truly mean anymore to be an American ? As we move into the next legion year, watch for future articles from your
commissioners and district advisers. We have some very astute Legionnaires who study intensely the issues facing our country. The
American Legion must remain strong as the voice of veterans who unwaveringly profess their willingness to proceed into harms way
to protect our families, our homes, our country.
To the Commissioners and Distrct Advisers, who have consistently worked with me this year, I am grateful and appreciative for
your thoughts, opinions and insights. I know, that each of you, as I love our beloved America.
Have you gotten yours?
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Housing (Veterans) Commission
Juan P. Lopez, Chairman
Mission Statement:
To assist veterans of this state in their present and future housing problems.
Housing (Veterans) Area Commissioners
1 Lionel A. Williams (604-6)
2 John W. Tomkinson (512-28)
3 Juan P. Lopez (779-15) Chairman
4 James A. Hadley (252-23) Vice-Chairman
5 Herman A Grenados (739-21)
6 Augustine E. Galaviz (475-18)
Law and Order Commission
Edward M. Alvarez, Chairman
Mission Statement: To foster within the scope of The American Legion
principles and policies an affirmative program of respect for and support of
law and order in general and law enforcement agencies and officers and
duties, and further that a subcommittee be appointed to formulate American
Legion policies concerning the use of narcotics and dangerous drugs.
Law and Order Area Commissioners
1 Greg Patterson (807-4)
2 Gary Gee (456-8)
3 Glen H. Barber Jr. (38-14)
4 Richard E. Kalk (381-17) Vice-Chairman
5 Edward M. Alvarez (277-29) Chairman
6 William S. Evans (826-20)
It’s coming to the end of the Legion year, so here is the report from the Law and Order Commission. We seem to have less Posts
participating in the program. Not sure if they have lost interest or don’t have the funds to put on a dinner or lunch. A lot of people
don’t feel right charging the police or fire personnel to come to a ceremony to honor them and they turn around and charge them to
attend.
At our annual call-in, we had five out of six Commissioners in attendance & the one missing was excused. We evaluated the
nominations and came up with the following decision:
Law Officer of the Year for Valor: Officer Shane Lee, California Highway Patrol - Area 5, District 21
Area 2 Winner: Officer Michael Simmons, San Francisco Police Department - Area 2, District 8, Post 456
Law Officer of the Year for Community Service: Police Officer III + I Heidi Stoecklein, Los Angeles Police Department
Area 6, District 24, Post 43
Area 2 Winner: Officer Robert Fung, San Francisco Police Department - Area 2, District 8, Post 456
Area 5 Winner: FTO Rubia Rivas, Placentia Police Department - Area 5, District 29
Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year for Valor: Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Davidson, Orange County Fire Authority
Area 5, District 29
Post awards and the Walter B. Knott Trophy will be decided from submittals at the Commission meeting on Thursday, June 27th at
the Dept. of California Convention in Palm Springs. Time and place will be posted at the convention. The Awards Ceremony will be
“as scheduled" after 1 pm in the convention's afternoon session on Friday, June 28th. Hope to see everyone then.
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Leadership Commission
Kenneth W. Newman, Chairman
Mission Statement: To encourage members to utilize their innate potentials,
and develop within the potentials the enthusiasm to function for the best
interest of The American Legion at all levels.
Leadership Area Commissioners
1 Gordon Elton (76-4)
2 Kenneth W. Newman (558-13) Chairman
3 Billy C. Hurst (74-12) Vice-Chairman
4 Art Castro (51-19)
5 Anthony E. Stewart (434-22)
6 Mike H. Baldwin (288-20)
This year began with the Commission having to fill some pretty big shoes following the departure of long time Chairman Benjamin
Kepaa and Area 6 Commissioner Walter J. “Sonny” Quinn. Chairman Kepaa was always at the ready to help California’s
Legionnaires. His enthusiastic presentations of the Legionnaire of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards always thrilled
Convention delegates. The Commission owes Legionnaire Kepaa a debt of gratitude for not only his long time service, but his
assistance during the transition. Special recognition also goes out to Sonny Quinn for his service and especially his help during the
Leadership Committee meeting at the Convention in Redding last year.
Nominations for Legionnaire of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards were voted on during the Convention Leadership
Committee meeting in Redding. It was with great pleasure to announce the winners for 2011-2012: Janet M. Wilson, Harding-Noia
Post 161 was selected as the Legionnaire of the Year. John “Jack” O’Leary, Louis Hagen Post 340 was chosen for the Lifetime
Achievement Award. Congratulations go out to both of these deserving individuals.
Leadership programs and training workshops have been conducted throughout the Department this year and thanks are due to all
District Leadership Chairman and especially Commission members: Gordon Elton (Area 1); Billy Hurst (Area 3); new member Art
Castro (Area 4); Anthony Stewart (Area 5); and new member Mike Baldwin (Area 6).
Have a great time in Palm Springs and thank you for participating in all facets of Leadership.
Legislative Commission
Donald Harper, Chairman
Mission Statement: To consider legislative matters, making recommendations
to the Department Convention and the Executive Committee, and generally
supervise the legislative program of the Department during the session of the
State Legislature.
Legislative Area Commissioners
1 Donald Harper (861-6) Chairman
2 Charles E. Jones (564-13)
3 Alfred E. Menshew (74-12) Vice-Chairman
4 Patricia Jackson-Kelley (252-23)
5 Barbara Hallett (291-29)
6 James N. Creacy (43-24)
TA Lorraine Plass (111-5)
This year’s legislative season at the State Capitol could be a good one for veterans. There have been 100 veteran-related bills that
have been introduced by our elected members of both houses.
Bills are moving forward in various committees and there seems to be a ground swell of support for veterans and our active military at
this time. Our American Legion advocate, Mr. Pete Conaty, also feels that our elected leaders are starting to pay attention to our
veteran voice at the capitol.
Some of the bills are administrative in nature, changes in the Military and Veteran code, etc., while others create new benefits for
veterans at little or no cost to the taxpayer. There are two other key veteran bills which are asking for significant amounts of money to
be appropriated.
One is additional funding to adequately fund the County Veteran Service Office program in California along with funding grants
for the Veteran Service Organizations such as the American Legion, to utilize for claims and outreach purposes.
The second important bill is to identify future funds to create and support stable housing for low income, disabled and homeless
veterans in California. This is long overdue and could become a historic piece of legislation, if approved by the voters in 2014.
Both bills are important and the Legion will engage at every level to make our voices heard. As Legionnaires, we have always
fought the good fight for the right reason to support key veteran bills, and this year is no different.
With the advent of the computer and now easy tracking availability to review veteran bills taking place at the capitol, it makes the job
of legislative Commission team easier to weigh in on veteran bills.
I have given testimony on many of our veteran bills recently and will continue to do so, in this legislative session.
It also makes it easier for any Legionnaire to become active in this process as well. Any member can look up the California
Legislative web page and find out who your local state elected official is and contact them by letter, email, phone call, or plan a visit
to their district office.
Let them know you’re a Legionnaire and you want them to support veteran bills that come before them. You can also contact your
Area Legion Legislative Commissioner or District Commander or Service Officer in your area to get more information about certain
bills.
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Legislative Commission Chairmqn Harper continued…
The Legion Lobby Day on May 1, 2013 at the State Capitol was a big success and over a 100 members of the Legion family across
California attended the event. Mr. Pete Conaty did a wonderful job coordinating this event and juggling many balls with two hands.
Senator Marty Block from San Diego and Assembly member Henry Perea from Fresno received 2012 Legislator of the Year awards
by the American Legion. We were also visited by other state elected officials during the day. Undersecretary Mike Wells, from the
California Department of Veteran Affairs gave a short talk on the priorities of his department. Other veteran leaders joined us during
the day as well. Many Legionnaires walked the halls of the Capitol in the afternoon dropping off legislative packages to elected
leaders and their staffers. In some cases, prearranged special sit down meetings were held by Legionnaires and their local
representatives throughout out the day.
The legislature and capitol staff was impressed when they saw the sea of blue caps during the morning meeting and also the same
blue caps walking the capitol halls in the afternoon. It was an impressive site to see and the Legion’s mission was accomplished by
making personal visits to elected official.
All Legion Legislative Commissioners were able make our lobby day and I want thank them for their attendance.
One of the highlights of lobby day is connecting with many Legionnaires from across the state, forming new friendships and renewing
old ones. This speaks so well of our respect for each other and our unique bond as Legionnaires.
Finally, I want to thank the Legislative Commissioners and our technical advisor for their work on this team and supporting me as
chair. Also, a big thanks to Mr. Pete Conaty for his considerable knowledge and guidance working with me as a team in supporting
legislation at the state Capitol.
Our Commission will march forward to make this legislative session the best we can to serve the Department and the Veterans in
California.
Naturalization Commission
Sandra Carr, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote naturalization among unnaturalized residents
of the State of California; to urge the broadening of the program now
established in schools for the education of naturalization, including the
teaching of the history and background of the United States of America, and
through the Posts and Districts to cooperate with the officials of the
Naturalization Department of the United States and the courts when classes
of persons are naturalized.
Naturalization Area Commissioners
1 Antonio R. Arca (604-6)
2 open
3 Sandra Carr (94-15) Chairman
4 Guillermo Chavez (812-17)
5 Peter Ramos (852-21) Vice-Chairman
6 Maurice R. Woodrow (150-20)
No report submitted
Oratorical Contests Commission
Robert Biby, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote Department Oratorical contests at Post, District
and Department levels and to conduct the Department finals of such contests.
Oratorical Contests Area Commissioners
1 William "Smokey" Davis (789-4)
2 Robert Biby (238-26) Chairman
3 Laura F. Kilgore (147-14)
4 Gil Soto (51-19)
5 Phillip Heller (106-25) Vice Chairman
6 David Gibson (43-24)
This years State contest was held in Pacifica on February 24th. All 6 Areas were
represented. As in years past, not all Districts had a student to send to their Area contest. This is an area that the Post and District
Officers could look to addressing in coming years.
The State contest had, as always, six very good speakers. Area 1 sent Nicholas Chera. Nicholas is from Santa Rosa, is in grade 11
at Chera Academy Homeschool. Sponsored by Martin Scobodnik Post 338, District-5; Area 2 sent Kate Park from Los Altos and is in
grade 11 at Menlo School.
Kate was sponsored by Redwood City Post 105 in District-26; Area 3 sent Michael Greenbury from
Fresno. He is a senior at Clovis North High School. His sponsor was Clovis Cecil Cox Post 147 in District-14; Area 4 sent Elaine Tran
from West Covina. She is a junior at West Covina High School. Her sponsor was Whittier Post 51 in District-19. Area 5 contestant
was John Redden of Hemet. John is a senior at Hemet High School. His sponsor was Hemet Post 53 in District-21. Area 6 sent
Peter St. John is from Pacific Palisades. He is a junior at View Point High School. His sponsor was Pacific Palisades Post 283 in
District-24.
Kate Park was our State champion. I was in Indianapolis April 20 and 21 for the Nationals. Kate won her first contest and ended
second in the semifinal round.
My wholehearted thanks to all in the State who volunteered and helped to put on all the contests; I remain humbly in service.
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Public Relations Commission
Joanne H. Evans, Chairman
Mission Statement: Through the medium of newspaper, radio and other means of
dissemination of news to spread the program of The American Legion; to foster and
maintain an adequate speakers bureau.
Public Relations Area Commissioners
1 Fred J. Walton (21-5)
2 George B. Gomer (564-13)
3 Lon Chaney (124-15) Vice-Chairman
4 Roy C, Allen (252-23)
5 Joanne H Evans (595-21) Chairman
6 Walter J. Quinn (150-20)
Public Relations Commission did not meet this year because I felt if necessary we could contact each other by email or telephone.
Hopefully, Department funds were saved.
National Public Relations Department has many new programs wherein the Legionnaire can receive information on Press Releases
from the National Commander, as to what is happening with bills affecting veterans, what is happening with our veterans serving and
what the American Legion is doing to help veterans, children and youth and many, many other areas where we as Legionnaires are
involved. There is a “Public Relations Toolkit”, published by National, a very comprehensive book with a DVD explaining the toolkit
and how to use it. Enough books were sent to Department for all Posts to each have one in the Department of California. If you did
not receive one, please contact Department or call National, Public Relations, and request your copy or any other information
including speeches, DVD’s or whatever your need is. They will be more than willing to assist you.
Unfortunately if you question many members in local Posts they have no idea of what The American Legion actually does. If we
can educate the Officers of the Post, District and Area to reach out and explain what is happening then many in the Post will
understand how we work. They do not want to talk to the press as they have been turned down by many who will not print their
events. They feel as if the media does not care and unfortunately if the project is not “pitched” right they are correct in saying the
media will not handle their events. It is the job of Public Relations personnel and Officers of the Post to learn and pass on the new
methods of reaching the media to cover our American Legion events.
One of the things that are happening is that the “print” media a fast fading and newspaper companies are closing. The trend now is
“Facebook” texting and twitter. Media outlets are picking up information from these vehicles of information rather than the faxes or
printed news releases we are all used to using. Many posts that are successful in receiving media attention are those who still talk to
their media representative in person or who use one of the communications outlets the media uses to send information.
National PR produced a CD, History of The American Legion, A National Legacy which is a historical overview since 1919 and I
highly recommend that every Post get this CD which is available through National Emblem Sales. It is a great training program for
not only new members but for everyone who needs to learn about our history and background. This is a great PR tool which can be
used as a presentation to groups or for a membership drive. There are also many other resources available for use that explain the
programs of The American Legion. I truly hope that everyone will join with us at Palm Springs Convention and join us in the Public
Relations meeting and take part in the discussion of how we can help each other to promote a good public relations program. I
guarantee you will learn about PR and you will be able to get many questions answered.
With reports from the individual Commissioners it is apparent that the Posts have been doing a great job welcoming back our
troops, promoting PERA, the Blue Star Program and recently many are getting involved with “Heroes to Hometowns”. Some
Districts are participating in “Stand downs” for the homeless veterans and working with the “Wounded Warriors” program. We also
have the “Riders” participating in the different “Honors” and escorting ceremonies for those coming home for burial. It was obvious
that much is being done within the realm of public relations but not much is being done to advertise it to the public.
The commission has reviewed information available to them and to Posts for training on miscellaneous subjects such as “Four
Pillars Promotion” Membership Video PSA’s, “Heroes to Hometowns”, Implementation for local Posts, “Operation Outreach” and a
video to train on “Developing an Effective Post Public Relations Program”. Each Commissioner in the Department should have
copies of these CD’s and some are available with a request through your commissioner through Department. As new CD’s and
information are printed at National, Department has been graciously making file copies.
We are hoping that many Posts will submit the Public Relations reports this year. At this point in time Public Relations
Commissioners have decided that those Posts submitting good PR reports will have them judged at Convention and those with good
reports will receive a Certificate of Participation from their respective Commissioner and Posts with excellent reports will receive
Plaques at the August DEC. Plaques will be for excellence in reporting, one each for best report in each Area and if approved one for
Radio, Television and Newspaper coverage. The Commission will have discussion on awards for Webpage award at the Palm Springs
Convention. I know there have been a lot of programs worked, and I hope that every Post will find that the Public Relations Report
for this year is very basic and simple to understand and quick to fill out. We hope we will get a great input this year from all of you
who work so hard.
Since you will not see this until you receive your “Book of Reports” the Public Relations Commissioners and I wish to thank you
in advance for your dedication in promoting the American Legion Programs and for supporting our troops. Let’s reach out and let the
public know just how great the American Legion is and show that it is the largest veteran’s organization in the world.
I thank Commander Ken Kramlich for this opportunity to serve and I sincerely thank the great staff of Commissioners I was able to
serve with this year for their time, and dedication, expertise and support. And most of all I thank each and every one of you who
worked the Public Relations program in your Post, District or Area. See You in Palm Springs!
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Publishing Commission
E. Paul Terry, Chairman
Publishing Area Commissioners
1 Alberto A. Castillo (77-6)
Mission Statement: The Publishing Commission shall be totally responsible for 2 Paul Terry (410-26)
setting the criteria of what will be published in The California Legionnaire; its 3 OPEN
content will reflect the policies and activities of The American Legion. The term of 4 Marilyn Rideaux (252-23)
employment of the editor will extend one issue past the Department Convention. 5 Lee Quarcelino (60-30)
6 Larry Johnson (280-18)
All editorials will be signed or approved by the Department Commander. All
advertising consistent with The American Legion policy will be accepted. The Editor – David L. Eby, PDC (529-1)
commission shall be totally responsible for soliciting of competitive bids for the
printing of The California Legionnaire, keeping in mind the financial aspects for Visit us on-line: www.calegion-news.org
the benefit of all California Legion members. It shall be responsible for
documenting all policy and administrative decisions made by the commission which shall be forwarded in writing to the Department
Adjutant as a matter of record. Candidates for statewide Legion office shall be given equal space in the columns of The California
Legionnaire. Commissions paid to individuals or companies for advertising in the paper will be made known upon request of any
member in good standing of The American Legion.
We are looking forward to 11 monthly issues on-line and 6 printed issues in the coming year!
California Legionnaire Submission Policy – Copy Deadline is the 10th of every month!
If you are interested in having something published in the “California Legionnaire”, please e-mail text and pictures in digital
format to the Editor, David L. Eby, at [email protected] - Items received in digital format are much more likely to be printed than
items mailed to the office.
Please do not submit pictures or articles from your local paper for republication unless you have obtained written permission from
the newspaper to reproduce such. Include that written permission with your submission.
We cannot and will not reproduce copywrited material without permission. Sending news clippings from your local newspaper
will not get your event in the “California Legionnaire”.
When submitting photos, please make sure they are of the highest quality and resolution possible. Pictures where members are
wearing their Legion caps or displaying Legion emblems will have a higher likelihood of being published. Poor quality photos and
reprints mailed to the office will not be used. E-mailed items are always preferable to mailed items and will be more likely to be used
in the publication. All photos should be accompanied by a listing of the individuals in the photo in the order in which they appear.
The Department does not have the resources to dispatch reporters to events around the state, so if you have something going on at
your Post or District that you think is of interest to the organization as a whole, please provide that information to us in a clear and
concise format including the what, where, when and why of the event.
The more timely your article is will also have an effect on whether it is published. Please get your items in to the editor as soon as
possible after the events occur. We operate on a 4 week publication cycle and if you miss the deadline, your item will most likely not
be held over until the next issue due to the volume of submissions we receive.
Limited space is available in the “California Legionnaire” and we do not have the ability to publish notices about Post meetings,
50+ members, etc. These items are best left to your local newspaper or Post newsletter.
The Department is under no obligation to publish something merely because it is submitted for publication. We are restricted by
space limitations and will determine if submissions are of interest to our readers. We also reserve the right to refuse any submission
based on objectionable content and the right to edit submissions as we see fit.
Submissions will not be returned whether or not they are used in the publication. If you have a question about whether your item is
newsworthy, please contact the Editor at (707) 275-2771 in advance of submission.
California Legionnaire Editorial Policy
The “California Legionnaire” and “California Auxiliary” have individual editors responsible for their respective newspapers. This
policy applies only to the “California Legionnaire”.
The “California Legionnaire” is a publication that is designed to keep Legion, Auxiliary, SAL members and Legion Riders current on
activities and issues. The Department Commander, certain Department Officers, Committee Chairpersons and others provide news
articles that keep readers abreast of issues they deem to be newsworthy and of interest to The American Legion Family.
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Publishing Commission Chairman Terry continued…
By definition, the duties of an editor are to collect, prepare, arrange, correct, revise, delete and eliminate material. That is what the
editor of the “California Legionnaire” is charged with. Articles and pictures are published at the discretion of the editor, who has the
final word on when or if any article will be published. There will be times when articles will be published at a later date if they remain
timely. It is important to note that the editor is the only person who knows what articles are on hand for publication; therefore, the
editor cannot be questioned if an article submitted is omitted and not used immediately or published later.
Letters of opinion are received from time to time taking issue with published articles. Often these letters are not signed. The
Publishing Commission has previously established that any correspondence received by the editor unsigned will be discarded and
ignored.
The Publishing Commission and editor acknowledge and appreciate individuals who provide articles, pictures, or information that
may be turned into articles for publication in the newspaper. Conversely, it is also important for anyone who submits articles for
publication to cooperate with the editor and to understand that even when you don’t agree, the editor has…The final
word.
Ritual Commission
Ritual Area Commissioners
1 Michael Hughes (608-6)
2 Dennis R. Burke (238-26) Chairman
3 Richard Salazar Sr. (682-15)
4 Lowell E. Arnold (252-23) Vice-Chairman
5 Donna E. Griggs (500-21)
6 G. B. Barker (211-16)
Dennis R. Burke, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote and teach the use of Ritual in all American
Legion meetings as described in the official National Publications, e.g.
Officer's Guide, to foster teams at all levels of The American Legion for
initiatory and installation at meetings, and to lend military pageantry to
American Legion functions, particularly at patriotic holiday ceremonies and parades, and at State and National Conventions and to
supervise contests of uniform bodies
I would first like to thank all the Commissioners and especially Technical Advisor Dennis Radcliffe, for all their support and
participation this year. Due to our limited budget we communicated by e-mail, passing on information and making sure that our
mission was carried out.
This year’s Color Guard Competition will be held on Saturday June 29, 2013 at the Riviera Hotel in the morning. The winner and
participants will be presented with certificates and a plaque to the overall winner. The competition was advertised through the
California Legionnaire Newsletter and promoted by Sergeant-at-Arms Anthony N. Guerrero. Last year’s winner was from Newport
Harbor Post 291, District 29 and represented California at the National Competition.
The Commission was able to assist the Marine Corps Veterans Association by encouraging posts to participate in the MCVA
Veterans Funeral Honors Assistance Program which offers a $1000 Grant to Posts for developing a Ritual Team.
The Ritual Commission urged everyone to participate in Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and The Four Chaplain’s programs in their
community and to report their activities. I received a good report from Area 4 Commissioner Lowell Arnold, as well from Area 5
Commissioner Donna Griggs, who is recovering from surgery and doing well. She reported that when the military down-sized, our
veterans were attending funerals with no military honors available. In 1966 the all-volunteer Memorial Honor Detail was created with
many legionnaires and thousands of military honors have been rendered. Their motto: “Still serving.”
Ron Galvan sent me information on The American Legion, 10th District Honor/Color Guard Program and it is a very good model
for other Districts to follow.
The Ritual Commission continues to function well and reports are still needed to insure that proper credit is given to the Posts
doing the work.
Scouting Commission
Marvin R. Levy, Chairman
Mission Statement: To foster and promote the scouting program throughout the
state, especially among the Posts of The American Legion of this Department,
including such activities as the Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, Air Scouts, Cub Packs and
Girl Scouts.
Scouting Area Commissioners
1 Vincent Olivera (77-6) Vice-Chairman
2 William C. Bergman (47-10)
3 OPEN
4 Marvin R. Levy (46-23) Chairman
5 Scott C. Fuqua (777-25)
6 Lee R. Wise (125-16)
TA North Robert L. Taylor (111-5)
TA South Robert Miller (43-24)
The First Youth Activity of The American Legion was the Boy Scouts of
America as of the 1919 National Convention, officially recognized by the NEC, Resolution 45. The Boy Scouts for Eagle Scout of the
Year Award, and now for The Girl Scout of the Year, with the GSA Gold Scout of the Year 2013 continuing 2014 and beyond.
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Scouting Commission Chairman Levy continued…
The American Legion Scouting program in California is the 4th Largest in the National Organization, in The Department of
California. There are a total of 148 Chartered Units, The Department of California has 4684 youth involved and 1873 Adult Leaders
involved, a Thank's to all Posts who are Chartering Boy Scout Units and for the upcoming Post who will also Charter Girl Scouts.
Department Eagle Scout of the Year - Nickolas J. Radosevich
Nickolas J. Radosevich
Nickolas is the son of Kenneth and Paula Radosevich. Kenneth is a member of the
American Legion in Temecula California.
Nickolas received his Eagle Rank March 17, 2009 and has earned 8 Eagle Palms. He is
17 years old and is Junior Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 148. Nickolas’ scouting journey
started in Cub Scouts and earned the Arrow of Light. In Scouting he has leadership training
classes as Philmont Trek Crew leader, BSA National Leadership Seminar, National
Jamboree Patrol Leader, and Buckskin Leadership. Nickolas has earned the BSA 50 mile
foot and Afloat, High Sierra Trek, and SCUBA certification. Nickolas is a Vigil Honor
member of Order of the Arrow. He is currently Chapter Chief, has been Ordeal master, and
attended two National Conferences. Nickolas’ Eagle Project was the rehab of the passenger
platforms, roof and benches for the Riverside Live Steamers. Nickolas had to learn the
CAD program. The roof is 6 feet by 12 feet and required welding skills. It took 484 hours
directing 10 to 12 scouts for a cost of $1681.
He has a GPA 4.46 and is in the top 5% of his class at Great Oak High School.
Nickolas’ activities include National Honor Society, California Scholastic Federation,
Water Polo team, and Swim Team. Nickolas also is a California Boys State Alumni 2012.
Nickolas has earned his Pope Pius XII religious Award thru his church St. Catherine’s.
His worship participation has been as a Bible Study teen leader, Young Men’s Catholic
discussion group moderator, and Living Your Faith Teen’s discussion group.
Nickolas’ career interests are going to a college where there is a strong program in
engineering. He is possibly looking at the Air Force Academy where his father and brother
attended.
Department Girl Scout of the Year - GSA Gold Scout Claire V. Williams
Claire Victoria Williams is a Girl Scout. She has been a Daisy, a Brownie, a Junior, a
Cadet, a Senior and an Ambassador Girl Scout for over 12 years. Claire was born in
Pleasanton, California and is a member of a pioneer family. Her second great grandparents
immigrated to Pleasanton from Italy and Germany in the late 1800's. Being a 5th generation
Pleasanton resident, Claire has a deep sense of commitment to her community.
She attended local private and public schools, is passionate about reading and is a very
curious learner. Claire has a heart for service and attends the Presbyterian Church. She earned
her Religious God and Life Emblem in 2009.
In addition to earning her Bronze and Silver Awards, Claire earned her Girl Scout Gold
Award in 2010, the highest award offered in Girl Scouts. Only 5% of the nations Girl Scouts
earn the Gold Award. For her project, Claire organized a Holiday Winter Wonderland for
over 200 less fortunate families and led efforts to create a day of crafts, cookie decorating,
visits with Santa, gifts of backpacks school supplies, and new coats; all in an atmosphere
supporting the season of giving.
Not just a heart of gold, in 2011 Claire was 1 of 246 youth nation wide who earned a
Congressional Gold Award, the highest award for youth, presented and legislated by the
United States Congress for service. In addition to her efforts with literacy, Claire served
meals through Open Heart Kitchen and works annually supporting Foster A Dream; an
organization dedicated to assisting children and families in the Foster Care System.
Earlier this month Claire graduated from Amador Valley High School, where she played
Claire Victoria Williams
varsity tennis, was President of Interact, and served on the Executive Council for Amador's
Student Government. She was accepted and plans to attend USC in the fall.
Recognized for her many philanthropic works, Claire has received the Kohl's Cares Award, the Tri-Valley Rising Star Award, a
Community Service Award from the Good Tidings Foundation, the Comcast Hometown Hero's Award, the Golden State Warriors
Bay Area All- Star Award and most recently the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award for helping to make the world a better place
through volunteer actions.
Claire is not afraid of the tough jobs and often comments that "the easy jobs are taken". She realizes that the work can't be done
without the help of many volunteers and she encourages others to get involved. Some may ask "why"? Claire asks "why not"?
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Scouting Commission Chairman Levy continued…
She knows from her own experiences that while one person can't do everything, everyone can do something to help make a positive
difference in our world. Claire Victoria Williams lives the Girl Scout promise. She serves God and her country, she helps people at all
times and I trust that throughout her life she will continue to be guided by the Girl Scout Law; of doing her best, being honest and fair,
friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong and responsible for what she says and does!
32nd Annual American Legion Department of California Camporee
The 32nd Annual Department Camporee will be held at The BSA OA Camp at Rancho Alegre, August 16-18, 2013. For the
Camporee Application go to www.calegion.org click on Scouting. Also requesting donations of 22 Long Rifle Ammo and WalkieTalkies, to assist in the Camporee. Be Prepared to Attend.
Thank you Department Commander Kenneth Kramlich and Department Staff for your support to the Scouting Program, and have
a successful Convention in Palm Springs.
Sons of The American Legion Commission
Paul C. Rodriguez, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote the program of The American Legion with the
sons of the Legionnaires.
Sons of The American Legion Area Commissioners
1 Charles L. Fitzpatrick (807-4)
2 Paul C. Rodriguez (512-28) Chairman
3 David L. Ritter (3-14)
4 William C. Murphy (188-23) Vice-Chairman
5 Lloyd G. Mac Bride (53-21)
6 Daniel W. Crow (741-16)
The S.A.L. Commission takes great pride in reporting the accomplishments
TA James F. Blake (328-21)
of the Sons of The American Legion program during their 75th Convention
Year.
Our task, as defined by the Department of California Constitution and By-Laws, seems very simple - “To promote the programs of
the American Legion with the Sons of Legionnaires.”
The Sons Preamble states: Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of the Great Wars associate
ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes: And ends with, to adopt in letter and spirit all of the
great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.
The Detachment has had many difficult challenges this year. They continue to execute plans and develop long term plans. They
have exceeded their goal for Child Welfare Foundation this year again raising over $15000.00. They have recorded many hours and
monies towards Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation. They have continued to support Veterans and their families in the community,
state and nation. The leadership has been in every Area of Department teaching Leadership classes and 5 Star testing.
We are very proud of your Sons accomplishments.
Valley Forge Workshop Commission
Peter W. Bernard, Vice-Chairman
Mission Statement: This program is designed to send qualified California educators
to Valley Forge for a one week intensive workshop which enables them to develop a
prospectus to ensure the "American Way" so that our youth of today may have a
better understanding of both the historic origins of their liberty and the
responsibilities of good citizenship required of them.
Valley Forge Workshop Area Commissioners
1 Joseph F. Handy (84-7) Chairman
2 Darryl Toscas (40-8)
3 Bonifacio Arong Jr (16-11)
4 Peter W. Bernard (273-17) Vice-Chairman
5 Marcus Flores (324-25)
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The Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge was founded in 1949 and provides a wide range of educational and award programs for
students, teachers, citizens, and veterans to cultivate a greater awareness of our Nation’s history. The American Legion and our
Auxiliary support the Freedom Foundation by sponsoring both students and teachers to attend the various programs and return to their
schools and Posts to share their new knowledge with their peers.
Because of the help of supporters like us the Freedom Foundation has, since its inception, been able to:
- Enroll over 11,500 teachers in 237 graduate credit seminars and workshops
- Nearly 100,000 elementary and High School students were able to attend over 1,000 educational programs.
- Almost 56.000 veterans and Medal of Honor recipients are memorialized in the foundations Medal of Honor Grove.
We all know of Arlington’s “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” but only a few know that at the Foundation you will find a very
special grave marked with a small plaque, “Grave of Unknown Revolutionary (War) Soldier”
In 2012 seventeen different American Legion Departments participated in Freedom Foundation program and although I contacted
all Area and District Commanders, only Los Angeles Police Post #381 sponsored both teachers and students here in California. All
five of my fellow Workshop Commission members refused to participate in any way.
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Valley Forge Workshop Commission Vice-Chairman Bernard continued…
There are two teacher programs remaining in 2013, July 13th and July 21st. Please contact me at the Convention or at my home and I
will be able to provide your Post with any information you may need. Four Posts are sending teachers in 2013 and Post #381 has cosponsored 9 Students
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission
Ronald A. Galvan, Chairman
Mission Statement: The Rehabilitation program of the Department shall Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Area Commissioners
H. Aldridge (182-5)
be carried on under the supervision of the Veterans Affairs and 12 John
Ronald A. Galvan (117-10) Chairman
Rehabilitation Commission throughout the entire Department. There 3 Mildred S. Wright-Pearson (509-14)
shall be a Department Service Officer, who shall be responsible of 4 Irene Cruz (302-17) Vice-Chairman
supervision of the Department's Service Program. This officer shall act 5 Charlotte Baber (14-25)
in advisory capacity to the Commission and shall coordinate the work of 6 Jackie M. Huppert (43-24)
the staff in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego Offices
respectively and such other cities as may be designated by the Commission. The officer or designated members of the staff shall be
official contacts and representatives of The American Legion, Department of California, with the Veterans Administration at regional
offices, and Veterans Administration Hospitals. The duties of the Service Officer and staff shall be generally that of prosecuting
claims and protecting the rights and privileges of all veterans, their dependents, and survivors and to handle such other matters as
may properly be considered service work. The Service Officer and staff shall cooperate with County Service Officers, the Los
Angeles County Service Department and the State of California Department of Veterans Affairs.
It shall be the policy of the Commission to encourage Posts and Districts to select qualified and able members to serve as Post and
District Officers and to provide assistance to help them carry out their duties.
ALAMEDA POINT CLINIC
We had our first telephone group meeting during the year set by Co-Chair Irene Cruz. I found it interesting and a good way to
communicate without the use of call ins. All commissioners participated and in the future I would like to see more Commissions
utilize this means of communication
After six years (6 yrs) the Navy will give the Dept. of Veteran Affairs 549 acres of a wildlife refuge at the end o f Alameda Point on
the old Alameda Naval Air Station to build a new medical Clinic at a cost of $210 million. It will be twice the size of the Oakland
Clinic, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and the City of San Francisco. The project includes an outpatient clinic, a
columbarium, administrative space and a lot of parking. It will provide primary and specialty care, including ancillary services,
mental health, substance abuse, ambulatory surgery, and vocational rehab for more than 7,000 veterans in Northern Alameda County.
There is a strong opposition from both the Audubon Society and US Fish and Wildlife Service due to the buildings encroach on a
buffer zone that had been established to protect the endangered LEAST TERNS nesting area. (A bird that has been there for many
years.)
With the help of the East Bay Regional Park Department, a Veterans Memorial Park with a trail system will be build around the
buildings to protect the birds. The East Bay Regional Parks Dept will service the Park. The memorial park and trail system will cost
an additional 10 to 20 million dollars.
With the money in hand, ground breaking should be between August and December of this year.
Veterans Employment Commission
Lawrence Van Kuran, Chairman
Mission Statement: To coordinate the program(s) of employment of veterans and to
implement and to insure that veterans receive due consideration when applying for
jobs for which they have earned preferential consideration through their honorable
service to God and Country.
Veterans Employment Area Commissioners
1 Richard LaFontaine (521-6)
2 Russell C. Bissonnette (474-26)
3 Richard S, Smith (26-15) Vice-Chairman
4 Henry C. Brown (578-23)
5 Joel Gregg (310-22)
6 Lawrence Van Kuran (826-20) Chairman
California’s employment level remains well above the national average, and the unemployment rate among California Veterans
remains even higher. This is particularly the case with our Veterans discharged since 1991. With that said, here is what has been
going on with your Veterans’ Employment Commission and members this past year.
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Veterans Employment Commission Chairman Van Kuran continued…
As in past years, The American Legion continues to actively partner with Recruitmiliary.com and Military.com and others to host
Veterans’ job fairs; at least six (6) such job fairs were hosted in California since August 2012. Our sincere thanks to our Commission
members who attended those job fairs in their areas this year to help make them successful and to reach out to our fellow Veterans.
Particular thanks goes to Joel Gregg (5th Area), Henry Brown (4th Area) and Russ Bissionette (2nd Area) for their active participation
in several job fairs this year.
These efforts have been in addition to many job interview and training sessions and apprenticeship recruiting efforts announced
and held by individual employers across the state, some actually earmarked for Veterans being discharged or recently discharged from
active duty service. There is also an effort underway by a private organization to bring a full Veterans interest and skills/abilities
inventory process to the table that may more effectively pinpoint specific areas of aptitude and possibilities for Veterans seeking
employment; Henry Brown (4th Area) has been looking into this possibility.
However, as in the past, these and other efforts mean little unless the information is communicated, loudly and often pointedly, to
our Veterans in the community and for active duty military personnel in the discharge process or who have been recently discharged
in particular. To that end, major progress is still needed to find new and better means of getting the word out, and being able to do so
repeatedly. Milt (Mick) Styron in our 5th Area continues to be of great assistance here as in past years.
Use of new technology and approaches continue to play an increasingly important roll – communication. The “virtual” networking
industry is increasing its presence in most areas of the Veterans job seeking – National Resource Directory, MilCruit are examples
here, along with the military itself, which has even put up a job board for military spouses (a military career portal site), as well as one
available to about-to-be-discharged active duty personnel. These “virtual” efforts may actually be one of the keys to reaching todays
younger Veterans, who have grown up working intimately with their hand-held devices.
There are jobs out there, and even training available to help fill those jobs. Communication is the key – if our Veterans don’t know
and are unaware of opportunities, then both the Veteran and those opportunities will go begging. And, the members of the Dept. of
California Veterans’ Employment Commission are right in the middle of this issue, and will remain there.
Ways And Means Commission
Norm Clendenin, Chairman
Mission Statement: The duties of this commission shall be, and confined to, the
development of plans, ideas, and promotions to secure additional funds by and for
the Department. All plans, ideas, and promotions of said Commission must be
presented to the Department Commander and his Executive Committee for
approval.
Ways and Means Area Commissioners
1 Courtland D. Bradbury (84-7)
2 Michael L. Bloom (512-28) Chairman
3 open
4 Bill S. Clapp (496-19)
5 R. Doyle James (112-25)
6 Harley T Santos Jr (125-16)
First of all I want to take this opportunity to express heartfelt thanks on behalf of the American Legion members of the Ways &
Means Commission for all the support you the veterans of the American Legion gave to our programs and pleas this past year! In
these challenging economic times our members have continued to support our calendar program, Holiday cards program and our
sweepstakes programs!
Where other non-profit organizations have seen significant declines in their donations we have seen a very small decline. To offset
this decline we have had to sharpen our pencils and review our mailing routine. We have reduced our mailings to just those people
who continue to participate and make donations. This has resulted in a savings in postal costs which continue to increase. We tested
increasing the suggested donation scale and got positive results.
We added our one of a kind limited number of Department of California Challenge coins. Bill Clapp has been heading this
program and at the time of this printing has realized more than a net of $4,000 in additional revenue for our V.A. & R. program!
“Play It Forward Golf”, a program where you select a non-profit organization to get a portion of the golf booking time fee, was
introduced a couple of years ago and has potential but has not yet caught the eye of our Legionnaires. We need to work on this as it
could mean additional revenue from a state as golf conscience as California!
All and all we are a bit off target for the year but we will have enough to continue to support our commitment to V.A. & R. The
California V.A. & R. Foundation continues to be a problem child for us as it has now grown to 7 years old. As we continue to nurture
this Foundation we hope it will eventually become fruitful! Trying to start something this challenging in these hard times is difficult
but difficult has never been something from which we run!
In the coming years we are looking for newer and better ideas to help us attract more revenue. We are reviewing the calendar
program and have an idea on how it might be more interesting to those of us in California. We want to add to our programs more
ideas like the Challenge coin! We want to hear from you the members on ideas! All these things go toward our goal of helping the
veterans!
I want to thank Mary Long for her keeping us advised throughout the year about the progress of our programs. The Department
Staff for handling and managing the programs. And finally to the Commissioners for their time and devotion to this Commission a
huge Thank You!
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The 15th Annual American Legion Hank Ondler Memorial Golf Tournament
Friday July 26, 2013 - Vintner's Golf Course
On the grounds of the California Veterans Home of Yountville
Report by Ralph W Jacob Jr, Tournament Chairman
Check in time: 7:00 a.m. —Tee time 8:00 a.m.
Soft spikes only. No tank tops or cut-off jeans please.
Prizes, awards and picnic lunch following the tournament.
*Golf committee will make teams four person scramble,
(by handicap and number of residents.) If you have
team, ask to be placed together. No more than two
residents per team please. First 16 residents, then waitlist. Home Rep: Tom Sarciapone
GOLF COMMITTEE:
Ralph Jacob: Chairman (408-226-3722) [email protected]
Dennis Fercho: Vice Chairman (805-890-6554)
[email protected]
Mark Foxworthy: Treasurer (707-738-5398) l
[email protected]
Eric Measles: Secretary [email protected]
Golf Committee: Tom Sarciapone, R.T. Lee, Janet Wilson
Entry fee $60.00 : includes cart rental,
course fees and lunch.
Mulligans will be available to purchase
day of the Tournament
AMERICAN LEGION GOLF TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM
Name______________________________________________ Post # _____ District _____
Circle one: Legionnaire / SAL / Auxiliary
Telephone____________________________ Handicap________
Email
Entry fee $75.00 all ages: includes cart rental and course fees and lunch.
Mulligans will be available to purchase day of the Tournament
Make checks payable to: American Legion Golf Tournament
Send to ERIC MEASLES,
21980 Lone Tree Road, Anderson, Ca 96007-8402
Fee and entry form due by July 22nd
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DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES • YEAR-END SUMMARY REPORTS
American Flag Display and Sales Committee
Bobby D. Brown, Chairman
Mission Statement: To promote interest in flag etiquette and display; to promote
sales of American flags throughout the Department and to promote participation
by civic groups in the display and sales of our flag.
American Flag Display and Sales Committee
Bobby D. Brown, (568-3) Chairman
Leon L. Carlson (716-29) Vice-Chairman
Blood Donor Committee
Blood Donor Committee
Michael J Diprima (817-20) Chairman
Clifford K. Crowley (585-26) Vice-Chairman
Michael J Diprima, Chairman
Mission Statement: To emphasize the importance of each Post having a blood bank committee and to assure that there will be an
adequate supply of blood in the various blood banks so the same can be utilized by Legionnaires. To develop a strong plan requesting
blood donations from our members and other sources.
Thanks to all who sent repots and a special thanks to all who did donate blood. You are helping to save lives by this simple act. 30
reports were received out of the entire department which is a not a good showing. I know many more Legionnaires have donated
blood.
District 14 Post 3 - Report sent no donors
District 27 Post 684 - 7 units
Area 4
District 17 Post 381 - 895 units Police Post
Area 5
District 22 Post 146 - 28 units!
District 22 Post 255 - 13 Units
District 22 Post 451 - 27Units! San Diego Women’s Post
Area 6
Area 1
District 4 Post 17 - Report sent -no donors
District 5 Post 182 - Report sent-no donors
District 6 Post 521 - 120 units !
Area 2
District 13 Post 375 - 15 units (Platelets)
Area 3
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Citizens Flag Alliance Committee
Emil P. Wroblicky, California Chairman
Mission Statement: Supports passage of an amendment to the United States
Constitution that will protect the U.S. Flag from physical desecration.
Citizens Flag Alliance Committee
Emil P. Wroblicky (283-24) Chairman
Shelby Hitch (48-16) Vice-Chairman
Linda Workman (238-26) Executive Secretary
Members
David L. Eby (529-1)
Woodrow L. Baca (381-17)
James N. Creacy (43-24)
The following report was compiled by our NEC Representative, Alan Lennox,
from his recent trip to Washington, D.C. It is so well written that with his
Visit the CFA on-line: http://www.cfa-inc.org/
permission, I am using his report In its entirety.
"'I'he Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag
of the United States." - A proposed amendment to the United States Constitution, which the American Legion fully supports.
The American Legion believes the final say should be with the People, as expressed through the Congress and the 50 state
legislatures. All 50 state legislatures have passed memorializing resolutions asking Congress to pass this proposed amendment and
send it to the states for ratification. The proposed amendment returns the power to protect Old Glory to the People. This is the true
essence of the amendment and why It must prevail.
In the first session of the 113'" Congress, Representative Jo Ann Emerson (MO) reintroduced House Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 19, a
proposed constitutional amendment supported by The American legion and the Citizens Flag Alliance (CFA). The resolution was
referred to the Committee of the Judiciary at introduction on January 18.
The Judiciary Committee chairman is Rep. Bob Goodlatte (VA) and the chairman of the Constitution and Civil Justice
Subcommittee is Rep. Trent Franks (AZ). Both are known supporters of the proposed constitutional amendment. Nevertheless, even
with supportive committee leadership in the last Congress, no hearings were held then and the amendment never came up for a vote.
Unfortunately, Rep. Emerson resigned from Congress shortly after introducing H.J.Res.19, The American Legion is currently
seeking a new Champion for the issue. There are currently, no cosponsors of the bill. Please ask your representative to sign on as
cosponsors. No companion bill has been introduced yet in the Senate.
The judiciary Committee Is chaired by Senator Patrick Leahy (VT), and the chairman of the Constitution Subcommittee is Sen.
Dick Durbin (IL). They are well-known opponents of the flag amendment. As in past years, this will be an uphill fight in the Senate.
Nevertheless, we intend to persevere until we prevail.
CA American Legion Soccer (CALS) Committee
Matt Shea, Chairman
CA American Legion Soccer Committee
Jesus Tzintzun (16-11)
Mission Statement: To organize, support and promote a program for both boys and girls
within existing soccer leagues like the American Youth Soccer Organizations (AYSO) that focuses on Youth Leadership, Athleticism,
Sportsmanship, and Healthy Living. This Legion Family Centric Activity incorporating Service and Membership Officer involvement
will yield the second order effects of increased Public Relations and outreach within our communities, member retention and gains in
new membership.
The sport of Soccer is not new and has been around for many years enjoying most of its popularity in Europe and South America.
But in recent years, soccer has taken this country by storm. Most every soccer field is occupied at any given weekend in every part of
this country, specially from Spring thru the Fall season. And even during the Winter, you can find leagues continuing to play.
Because of this growth in popularity, it is an excellent opportunity to begin to plan on conducting/carrying out an American Legion
Soccer League that will give us the link between parents and children of all ages. By the way, in every city play begins as young as 5
years old. Here is a look at age brackets; under 5, under 7, under 9, under 11, under 13, under 15 and under 18. in most communities,
this are the ages of the players and they are group in such a manner that a 7 year old would not end up playing a 15 year old. Unlike
baseball which only allows young men, soccer provides an excellent opportunity for young ladies! Yes, many towns have designated
young lady leagues very similar in age groups as the young men.
Let me point out that there are many leagues already in place, and have been for many years in any given town. This does not
mean that there is no room for another.
In essence, the leagues are supported by the enrollment fees of each player (male or female). It can range from $85.00 - $90.00 per
player. In addition teams are required to conduct fund raising activities that will benefit the operation of the league. The League in
turn are responsible to purchase jerseys, short and socks for the players. In addition the cost of the Refs must be bare by the league.
So a simple calculation could be as follows: 1 team = 18 players X $90.00 each = $1,620 per team X 10 teams= $16.200 from this
the Refs fee and rental of fields (can be negotiated with local recreation departments) could be obtained.
Again, leagues have been around for many years and as they progress, they are able to identify players who, in some cases, have
played at the international level. The sport of Soccer is an excellent sport, it provides healthy bodies, healthy attitudes, leadership
development and team playing. This sport is both an individual and a team sport as well, players can play offensive one minute and
defense the next.
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Distinguished Guests Committee
Joseph A. Garcia, Chairman
Mission Statement: To assist, if called upon, at various meetings of the Post, District,
and Departmrnt levels, in the proper presentation of Distinguished Guests.
Distinguished Guests Committee
Joseph A. Garcia (262-25) Chairman
Joanne H. Evans (595-21) Vice-Chairman
It has been a great honor to be the distinguished guest chairman for Commander Ken Kramlich. I got to know a lot of people that I
had the honor of introducing as special guests at many Department meetings, what great people.
I am grateful for the Commanders advice and friendship. It will never be forgotten. It also was great pleasure to work with his
officers.
May God bless Commander Ken Kramlich and The American Legion.
Insurance Committee
Larry Leonardo, Chairman
Mission Statement: To analyze and recommend all matters of insurance pertaining to the
Department and to the individual members.
Insurance Committee
Larry Leonardo (564-13) Chairman
James Shank (199-5) T.A.
The Department of California became a participating member of LIT in 1993. Since its affiliation with the Trust, the
Department’s Legion families have enjoyed access to a wide-range of products and services designed around the needs of veterans and
their families.
The LIT, as the only endorsed provider of the Department’s voluntary purchase programs, has made it possible for thousands of
Legion families to collect millions of dollars in benefits by enrolling in one or more of the products and/or service offered.
Because of the unique nature of the program, the dividends are returned to our Department. As a result the Department of California
receives a steady source of income to benefit our programs such as the Department’s VA&R program. This year alone, $194,730.00
was given back to our Department. Since our Department joined the LIT in 1993, the Department has received a grand total of
$3,153,037.00 through our members’ participation in this program.
The most popular program is the “Accidental Death and Dismemberment” (AD&D). This is a free policy for members of the
Legion in good standing! It will pay $1,000 dollars to the family if a member is involved in an accidental death or has
dismemberment, if you are on legitimate Legion Business, up to $5,000 dollars should accidental death or dismemberment occur.
This is not an automatic enrollment program; you need to enroll using the forms provided to every post in California or by going online and enrolling. The AD&D coverage is a 5 year term policy which the current period (term) started in 2011 and ends in 2016. If
you have not enrolled since 2011, please do so.
Other LIT products of interest to our members are; Auto Insurance (thru GMAC), Emergency Assistance Plus, Hospital Indemnity
Protection, Cancer Care Plan, Travel Accident Protection, Motorcycle Travel Accident Coverage, Accident Disability, Medicare
Supplement Plans, Dental Insurance, and even Identity protection (thru Lifelock).
Where else can you protect you and your family AND help insure the Department of California’s Veterans Programs are funded,
simply by your participation…please join and help our veterans!
Look over and shop the products of our LIT! Visit their website
for more information THELIT.COM
It’s a WIN-WIN program!
Inter-Post Relations Committee
James Gordon, Chairman
Mission Statement: To foster the exchange of ideas and programs between Posts which
are unique to a Post or District, to encourage members attendance at various Legion
social events, and to strive to develop inter-Posts participation in civic and national
holiday festivals and parades.
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Inter-Post Relations Committee
James Gordon (723-19) Chairman
Robert D. Dillard (555-29) Vice Chairman
Military Affairs Committee
Ronald H. Markarian, Chairman
Mission Statement: To contact and establish a program of cooperation between the
Department and the various military branches.
Military Affairs Committee
Ronald H. Markarian (147-14) Chairman
New Posts Committee
Bernard E. Foley, Chairman
Mission Statement: To develop and recommend programs assisting Districts in the
creation and operation of various programs.
New Posts Committee
Bernard E. Foley (595-21) Chairman
Ronald Galvin (117-10)
Membership Committee
Janet Wilson, Department Membership Director
Mission Statement: To foster and promote membership in The American Legion,
Department of California.
Department Membership Committee
Janet M. Wilson Director
Chairman North: Steven M. Hooper (807-4)
Chairman South: Ed Grimsley (310-22)
Area 1Chairman: Henry Sanchez (233-6)
Area 2 Chairman: Ron Galvan (117-10)
Area 3 Chairman: Walt Butler (491-12)
Area 4 Chairman: John Stamatiades (285-17)
Area 5 Chairman: Buzz Waltz (519-21)
Area 6 Chairman: Peter Duncan (502-16)
As this year culminates, I wish to thank each Legionnaire, who has worked
for a common goal, “recruitment and retention” in the greatest Veterans service
organization “The American Legion”.
Thank you to those posts and Districts that did make goal and to those posts that improved over last year. Membership is the
hardest part of being in the Legion. We should be turning away members, with our past and our programs and the good we do for our
fellow veterans.
Teamwork led to a huge success at a pair of Area revitalizations. With the combined efforts of the national staff dynamic duo Sean
Sparks and Michele Steinmetz, the department membership team, district leaders and local Legionnaires, Districts 4,5,11 & 12
benefited from these events. The three-day revitalization efforts, which took place simultaneously at American Legion Post 16 in
Stockton and Post 74 in Modesto, were held in September, and Post 208 in Dixon and Post 789 in Wheatland in December. Each day,
Legionnaires stood ready at each post for anywhere from four to nine hours, ready to make calls and answer questions about the
Legion and what it does for veterans, service members and their families. An American Legion service officer also was available one
of the days to answer questions about VA benefits and claims.
These events were well planned and executed with outstanding leadership from Area 1 membership leader Henry Sanchez and
Area 3 membership leader Walt Butler.
Those District Commanders did above the top work on these, and their membership numbers do show great improvement. Thank
you to all of the Legion family that participated in these events.
National has an award for membership called the “Race to the Top”. I am very pleased to announce that District 27 has taken 2nd
place in their size category. Congratulations to District Commander Connie Hinderman, her District won $500. We can all push for
the “Race to the Top” next year.
Thank you to the membership team, and their efforts, which sometimes is the best and most thankless job in the legion.
I wish to thank the office staff for their continued good works for the Legion; they deserve much praise, and heartfelt thanks. Have
a great convention, continue to “work” membership and have fun doing the “Good of the Legion”.
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Personnel Committee
Alan C, Lennox, Chairman
Mission Statement: To study job classification and salary and benefits for all
personnel of the Department and shall present each year to the Finance Commission a
report of its findings.
Personnel Committee
Alan C. Lennox (108-11) Chairman
Floyd Martin (108-11)
Dennis K. Bauer (133-29)
Annette B. Grimsley (310-22)
E. Paul Terry (410-26)
The charge of the Personnel Committee is to just review job classifications, salaries, and benefits for all personnel of the
Department of California. The Chair then presents to the Finance Commission a report of its findings and recommendations.
This year the committee met once officially and made several additional fact finding visits to Department Headquarters. The
committee also reviewed the Human Resource policies and procedures of the Department of California for compliance with State and
Federal law.
It is my pleasure to report to you that your Headquarters and staff in the service offices of the VA&R Division are professional,
efficient, and performing admirably. Under the strong leadership and guidance of Adjutant Bill Siler III and Service Officer Scott
McKee respectively, we can all be proud of their accomplishments and dedication to the American Legion.
There have been recent reductions in Department and VA&R staffing levels in conjunction with increased workloads. Staffs have
met the challenge. Please be sure to acknowledge their excellent work and how much we appreciate their efforts.
I would like to introduce and thank individually your Department Personnel Committee: Floyd Martin, Annette Grimsley, Dennis
Bauer, and Paul Terry. These individuals have provided valuable expertise and effort to the Department of California.
As always… for God and Country
Post Activities Committee
Howard C. Wicks (777-25) Chairman
Janice L. Price (720-2)
Post Activities Committee
Howard C. Wicks, Chairman
Mission Statement: To increase membership in The American Legion. To stimulate interest and participation in the affairs of The
American Legion. Through the use of the above to establish a positive program of leadership training to the end that there are
members trained and ready to insure a constant source of personnel to safeguard the future of the Legion. To take steps to insure
that The American Legion will continue to be an active and well-known organization in the community.
No report submitted
POW/MIA Committee
Thomas D Leisen (283-24) Chairman
Albert L Rude (555-29) Vice-Chairman
POW/MIA Committee
Thomas D. ‘Tim’ Leisen, Chairman
Mission Statement: The purpose of this committee is to assist former POW’s and the families of MIA’s and to formulate some ideas
relative to their benefits.
No report submitted
Religious Emphasis Committee
Richard T. Lee, Chairman
Mission Statement: To develop a firm program toward promotion of religious
programs and emphasizing our long standing policy of a “Back to God”
movement.
Religious Emphasis Committee
Richard T. Lee (741-16) Chairman
Paul C. Rodriguez (512-28) Vice Chairman
Fred J. Walton (21-5)
Joseph J. Vainor (13-18)
Richard C. West (731-22)
Peter Badame (267-29)
This year saw a significant rise in our program of service to God and Country. The Department Chaplain forged a very proper
religious emphasis program for the Department. By doing this it made the implementation of the Back to God Movement meaningful.
As members of the American Legion we are an example of honest, faithful and diligent service to our communities. As citizens, we
recognized that we must strengthen ourselves morally, spiritually, mentally and physically. This we did during the year 2012-2013.
Our program recognized the importance of training our youth, and gave them a sense of responsibility and direction. The Back to God
Movement gave emphasis and direction to this premise.
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Speakers Bureau Committee
John A. O’Leary, Chairman
Mission Statement: To speak before civic groups regarding American Legion
Programs and Activities on request.
SPEAKERS BUREAU
John A. O’Leary (340-9) Chairman
James J. Mueller (327-29) Vice-Chairman
The Speakers Bureau Roster can be found in the back of the Department Roster. If your Post is in need of a speaker for an
American Legion function, you can look up the person in your District who may be able to suggest someone. Our job is to help you
find a speaker for you event.
Patriot Outreach National Leaders at California’s Department Convention
By Terry Tracy and Rees Lloyd
The Department of California Convention 2012 adopted a resolution sponsored by District 21 to accept the offer of Patriot Outreach
founder Col. Antonio Monaco (USA, ret.) to provide the Department, at no charge, Patriot Outreach’s “Coping Strategies” CD’s and
related materials to aid the 97% of veterans the VA estimates need help with stress but for one reason or another do not seek help.
The California resolution was transmitted to the National Convention 2012. There, after extended meetings which included Col.
Monaco, staff of the National VA&R Commission recommended that California establish an American Legion Patriot Outreach Pilot
Project, which the national staff would assist.
That Pilot Project was established and much has been accomplished. In our view, the Patriot Outreach project has enormous
potential to aid our members and other veterans suffering from stress, and to assist the Legion to attract, keep, and involve new
members in a valuable, energizing, spirited and innovative effort.
This ranges from providing veterans with stress with Patriot Outreach’s “Coping Strategies” CDs which can be used privately and
confidentially, to Patriot Outreach’s outstanding and exciting plan to build Assisted Living Facilities within five miles of every major
VA facility in the nation—including nine in California.
Col. Monaco, a 38-year Army Veteran, Legionnaire, and the 40&8’s National Recruiter of the Year (2012), has provided through
Patriot Outreach almost 100,000 “Coping Strategies” CD’s free to vets with stress. Another more than 40,000 have been download
from its website, www.PatriotOutrach.org.
The stress relieving exercise in the “Coping Strategies” CD’s have been lauded by, among others, the head of medicine at Walter
Reed Medical Center and the head of the Army’s Chaplains Service, who uses them to aid troops deal with stress. The 82nd Airborne
has ordered 5000 copies, and Fort Hood ordered 3,000 after the massacre there by the jihadist Muslim Major Hasson.
Patriot Outreach’s “Ponies-Patriots-People (PPP) Recovery coping strategies includes equine therapy; saving and training ponies
and canines to become therapy companions; team training in water recovery, fire safety, and search and rescue for injured people and
missing children. All are effective strategies aiding vets.
Most recently, Col. Monaco has publicly pledged that California will be in the first tier of Patriot Outreach’s plan to build Assisted
Living Facilities within five miles of all major VA facilities. The first in California will be built at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda—
and “will be named in honor of The American Legion,” Col. Monaco has pledged.
Col. Monaco will be detailing the Patriot Project when we report on the Department’s Pilot Project at the Convention on Saturday,
June 29, 2013, at 2:30 p.m.
He will be joined by Patriot Outreach’s National Spokeswoman, Christi Edelbrock, business leader of the famed Edelbrock family
which is legendary among hot rodders, racers, and high performance auto enthusiasts for Edelbrock high performance parts. She is
also a former Olympic equestrian, and operates her own charity foundation which includes the “Rev’vdUp4Kids” annual classic car
fundraising extravaganza in Torrance in which the Pilot Projected participated in May. (www.Rev’vdUp4Kids.com)
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Col. Monaco and Christi Edelbrock when they speak, or to greet, meet, and discuss the Patriot
Outreach project with them during the convention.
(Terry Tracy, former Dept. Service Officer, and Rees Lloyd, are co-coordinators of the Department’s Patriot Outreach Pilot Project.)
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Convention to Honor Sandoz Couple in Victory Over the ACLU
By REES LLOYD, Director, Defense of Veterans Memorials Project
The Defense of Veterans Memorials Project
of the American Legion Department of California
and the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) was
cofounded in 2006 by Attorney Joseph Infranco
of ADF and me when I was Commander of
District 21.
The project has since participated in litigation,
along with our ADF allies and San Diego
Attorney Charles LiMandri of the Thomas More
Law Center, to save the Mojave Desert Veterans
Memorial Cross and the Mt. Soledad National
Veterans Memorial Cross from destruction by the
secular extremist ACLU.
I am pleased to report that in this 2012-2013
Legion year, the ACLU finally surrendered in the
battle to save the Mojave Desert Cross: The Cross
was resurrected on Veterans Day 2012.
Traditional Easter Sunrise Services were held
there again this year for the first time in twelve
years.
I am pleased to report also that the key heroes
of the victory over the ACLU to save the Mojave
Henry and Wanda Sandoz with the Mojave Cross in background
Cross – Henry and Wanda Sandoz, self-described
“ordinary Americans trying to do the right thing” – will be honored at this Convention 2013.
While many, many individuals and organizations contributed to the victory over the ACLU, without the dedication and generosity
of Henry and Wanda Sandoz, the Cross could not have been saved.
For more than thirty years, the Sandozes, humble country people from Yucca Valley, cared for the cross in fulfillment of a promise
to their friend Riley Bembry who was one of VFW members who established the Cross in 1934 to honor their WWI comrades.
On his deathbed, Bembry asked the Sandozes to care for the cross after he was gone. They did until the U.S. District Court in
Riverside in 2002 ordered the Cross destroyed as a violation of the Establishment of Religion Clause at the request of the extremist
ACLU. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the destruction order.
However, while appeals were pending, then-Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-CA), achieved an Act of Congress authorizing the oneacre veterans memorial site on federal land to be exchanged for five-acres of private land donated by the Sandozes.
The ACLU, not satisfied, sued to overturn that Act of Congress. In April, 2010, the Supreme Court ruled the Act, and the Cross, do
not violate the Establishment Clause. It remanded the case to the Riverside court. There, on April 21, 2012, the ACLU finally
surrendered, ceasing all efforts to destroy the Mojave Cross.
The Sandozes will be honored during the report of the Defense of Veterans Memorials Project to the Convention on Saturday, June
29, at 2:30 p.m.
Now that the Mojave Cross case has been won, we must continue the fight to save the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
Cross—now in the 24th year of litigation to destroy it by the fanatical ACLU, which has become the Taliban of American liberal
secularism.
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY FOREVER; SURRENDER TO THE ACLU—NEVER!
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2012 – 2013
TAL Delegate Membership
Strength Report
Area – District – Post
TAL Membership Milestones
Sons of The American Legion
Detachment of California
Membership Delegate Strength
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56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
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76
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Membership Milestones 2012-2013
POST EXCELLENCE AWARDS
District 10
Post #47 Livermore, 522 South "L" Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Commander: Steve L. Thompson
Post #68 Hayward, 22737 Main Street, Hayward, CA 94541-5113
Commander: Edward R. Castillo
Post #237 Pleasanton, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566-7324
Commander: Richard Chera
Post #292 Albany, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA 94706-1445
Commander: Sal Compagno
Post #647 Alameda, Leland J. Thompson
2203 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501-4421
Commander: Peter Cooks
Post #837 Newark-Washington Township
37154 Second St., Fremont, CA 94536-2836
Commander: Richard C. Wenzel
Post #649 Castro Valley, 20835 Rutledge Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546
Commander: Lawrence E. Ames
DISTRICT COMMANDER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - 2013
Edward R. Castillo - District 10 Commander
Connie Hinderman – District 27 Commander
RACE TO THE TOP - NATIONAL COMMANDER’S AWARD
Connie Hinderman – District 27 Commander
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Membership Milestones 2012-2013
(continued)
CERTIFICATE OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE
POST ALL-TIME HIGH AWARD
Post No.
50
68
109
133
237
362
383
628
883
Name of Post
Paso Robles
Hayward
Bryant Temple A M E
Huntington Beach
Pleasanton
Folsom
Fair Oaks
Chinatown
Wounded Warrior
Location
All Time High
Paso Robles
185
Hayward
286
Los Angeles
22
Huntington Beach 283
Pleasanton
129
Folsom
130
Fair Oaks
168
Alhambra
11
Moreno Valley
42
POSTS WITH OVER 1000 MEMBERS
DISTRICT
11
17
22
29
POSTS
108
309
434
291
MEMBERS
1,118
1,353
1,079
3,435
NEW POSTS
District
8
22
22
25
29
Post Name
CESAR E CHAVEZ
SANTEE
LEYTE
SLIVER LAKES
LAGUNA NIGUEL
Number
505
364
625
855
281
CANCELLED POSTS
District
11
15
16
18
19
20
21
30
30
30
Post Name
EBBETTS PAST
LEON J. MORGAN
HS RUSSELL
SAN GABRIEL
MAYON
SOUTH ANTELOPE VALLEY
RANCHO MIRAGE
WEST LONG BEACH
QUINONES-BECERRA
WEST SHORES
Number
290
865
62
442
688
401
301
251
402
543
83
No. of advance
members Dec 31st
1
78
11
18
12
49
34
46
11
84
85
86
87
The Last Bugle Call
3,032 Deceased Members
Reporting Period: June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013
O Lord, You have showed us that death is but the gateway to a more glorious
life and that we must not fear its coming; and we know, also, that neither life nor
death can separate us from Your love. Assure us, yet again, that our departed
comrades are not lost to us, but sharing new life with You in the kingdom of our
Father, where we shall in your good time be reunited. We know them to be with
You forever … Amen.
Membership Transfers
To
Post Everlasting
2012-2013
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The Last Bugle Call
Post Everlasting Transfers
This list contains 3,032 deceased comrades. 2
2
1
76
Orie O. Carpenter
2
1
76
Joe L. Cornejo
2
1
76
Melvin E. Freitas
2
1
76
James A. Ramsey
2
1
76
Robert E. Reynolds
2
1
76
Wilfred J. Scalf
2
1
96
Aldelio N. Bozzoli
2
1
96
John M. Bunner
2
1
96
Kenneth Fleming
2
1
96
Lloyd Lee
2
1
96
Chris Lindsay
2
1
96
Stanley McKaig
2
1
96
John P. Pelascini
2
1
96
Alder G. Thurman
2
1
96
Robert L. Warrington
2
1
174
Harvey A. Brown
2
1
174
Glenn Crampton
2
1
174
Glenn M. Duba
2
1
174
George W. Meyn
2
1
174
Robert H. Sisson
2
1
174
Joseph A. Stetz Jr.
2
1
174
Robert N. Tjepkes
2
1
205
James H. Cruse
2
1
205
William N. Johnson
2
1
205
Carl J. Marchetti
2
1
212
Martin Balke
3
1
212
John H. Walter
3
1
212
C. M. Weisel
3
1
274
Jeffrey Brown
3
1
274
David L. Elsebusch
3
1
274
Emilio Giori
3
1
274
Ray S. Woods
3
1
415
George Clark
3
1
494
Edward W. Allor
3
1
529
Marvin V. Dooley
3
1
548
David W. Dodds
3
1
548
Carl Fox
3
1
548
Raymond A. Heaps
3
1
548
James W. Ingle
3
1
548
Don E. Olson
3
1
548
Margaret Sanford
3
1
559
Albert A. Albertini
3
1
559
Douglas A. Peterson
4
1
559
Richard E. Poe
4
1
759
Buckley Hoaglin
4
2
92
Paul M. Facey
4
2
92
Theodore W. Michels
4
2
92
Robert L. Stover
4
2
122
Minda S. Graff
4
2
122
N. F. McBain
4
122
122
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
260
441
441
441
441
441
441
441
463
463
720
720
720
746
746
746
162
162
162
162
163
163
204
329
568
568
568
568
568
664
664
664
664
17
17
17
17
34
34
42
42
Robert E. Orr
Charles E. Reedy
Leo M. DeLay
George W. Dixon Jr.
Robert J. Fredette Jr.
Kenneth R. Green
Walter Lewis
John E. Mackey
Charlie Murrell
James L. Pryor
Vincent Tumino
Sally L. Richard
Lewis Barnes
Jerry Carroll
Roy E. Hamilton
David J. McCollum
Jeffrey G. McGram
Donald G. Pearson
Irvin E. Toler
Jason M. Blocker
William J. Brown
Herbert D. Perkins
Jack D. Price
Richard C. Sharp
Alvin L. Jones Ret
Dave Merk
Ralph Weiland
Joseph S. Avilla
Robert Chatterley
Louis E. Rossi
Danny A. Smith Sr.
James Conant
James O. Souther
Arthur R. Hultz
Ilah M. Hafey
Oran V. Hargraves
Kenneth D. McIntyre
Victor W. Miller
Gene A. Moore
Marilyn W. Souders
Wayne R. Bienkowski
Charles W. Cozort Sr.
Albert A. Hugon
Charles G. Steurer
Eugene B. Chapman
Robert A. Dodds
Sankey M. Hall
Richard A. Roberts
William L. Howery
Felix A. Nordyke
Donald K. Bazemore
Sun M. Gee
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167
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673
673
705
789
789
807
807
807
807
807
William H. Loy
Luciano P. Rabe
Ken W. Young
Danny Welty
Edward L. Williams
Steven D. Lane
Jimmie Roberts
Randy Sandridge
Joseph S. Busey
Herman M. Gray
Richard Moran
Daniel L. Overmyer
Thomas J. Santich
Alyce Simms
Bernard L. Fallesen
James D. Jarrett
Murray E. Vance
Lloyd A. Wells
William W. Arnold
John M. Aspinwall
Russell Chambers
Fred Culwick
Douglas J. Dein
Rita Garber
Bud V. Gilman
Walter J. Hagedorn
James T. Hayes
John H. Haynes
Robert J. Juno
John Marchi
William A. Marchi
Lawrence S. Margrave
Edward A. O'Connor
Quentin A. Ritchey
James W. Scales
Elroy A. Shapland
Larry R. Solomon
Patrick L. Stilwell
Robert S. Villegas
William H. Walker
Carl L. Wertz
Warren W. Windfeldt
James Bultema
Frederick S. Montgomery
Ward A. Davidson
Donald L. Maher
William D. Scobee
Charles C. Custer
William J. Meyer
Bill Pirkey
Arthur H. Pruitt
Robert L. Schmidt
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Sargeant Shira
Mary N. Wiley
Leonard T. Wright
A. J. Aloise
Aaron M. Biddlecome
Everett H. Buckley
Harold L. Clark
James R. Connell
Stanley J. Coombes
Clarence R. Dugdale
Oscar L. Faoro
Joseph H. Finigan
Raymond J. Hacker
Arnold Hunter
Richard Keith
Peter J. Keller
Harry M. Kendrick
Charles F. Kruder
Gary S. LeBaron
Marion J. Martin
Frank Michetti Jr.
Joseph Narduzzi
Jackson G. Pressey
Clarence D. Sharp
P. M. Shea
Frank M. Shotts
Robert H. Thompson
Ralph Wareham
Ronald R. Wareham
Glenn L. Caldwell
Josephine P. Dixon
Robert L. Hammel
Charles E. Helmick Sr.
Herman A. Jensen
Mary M. Lenz
Allen D. Stack
Michael P. Zenone
Fielding L. Greaves
Joseph Hok
Herman L. Johnson
Rodney Mettner
Paul A. Chiotti
Gail R. Core
Louie Diangelo
Frank A. Fiore
James C. Borden Sr.
John J. Flynn
Francis E. Gentry
Louis B. Ortega
Kenneth E. Ronning
Joseph M. Sanchez
Robert Vezo
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5
5
104
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
111
113
113
113
113
113
113
113
113
113
113
113
165
165
165
165
165
165
165
165
178
178
178
178
179
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
194
194
194
194
194
Glenn B. Wickens
Paul Beseda
Hubert L. Danhausen
Serio Giometti
Walter H. Harris
Herman J. Holmes Jr.
Ben E. McCutchan
Robert H. Meyer
O. T. Randolph
Phillip W. Rice
Jack L. Rist
George P. Sanchietti
Norman D. Smith
Terrance L. Tenney
Millard Wiedemann
Fred Armijo
Thomas Bell
George W. Crane
John J. Eberle
Jack L. Ferguson
Michael E. Heitzman
William C. Jessiman
Alvin L. Johnson
Herman M. Quecke
Robert W. Trosin
Elmer P. Woodrum
John E. Angier
Gerald W. Boyes
John L. Nolen
John H. Pelate
Paul E. Rowland
Ronald M. Sheppard
Allan J. Tiffany
Daniel D. Young
Jt Camporeale
Michael W. Clancy Sr.
Paul Martin
Elliot Stevenson
Charles T. Thoennes
William Black
Nelson H. Derego
Benjamin Dooley
James E. Farrer
Edward W. Griffin
Henry McRae
Gordon G. Mitchell
Jerome J. O'Malley
Delbert J. Abrao
Delbert J. Abrao
Bufford S. Gordon
James H. Leach
Robert S. Ransom
90
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
194
194
194
199
199
199
199
199
208
208
231
293
293
293
293
306
306
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
313
338
338
338
338
338
338
338
437
437
437
437
437
489
489
489
489
489
489
540
540
540
William S. Storey
Joe J. Totorica
James E. Travers
John F. Aquila
Jeannine N. Berman
Delford G. Britton
Reynaldo Perez
William F. Slagle Sr.
Michael Christensen
Ray B. Lein
Lee R. Kenyon
Fred Bernardi
Michael Lynch
Lawrence E. Parker
Bruce L. Williams
Gerald J. Hicks
James M. Saunders
Jack Aaron
Ray K. Andrews
Maurice P. Angland
Jeanne Bacon
Richard E. Bergdoll
William C. Brooks Jr.
Lawrence V. Cott
Dennis R. Davies
Charles M. Gavette
Joseph I. Hess
Sherman C. Little Jr.
Thomas McCarthy Jr.
David A. Stainbrook
Mary J. Ward
Frank F. Fahy
Francis J. Mahoney
Richard Markovich
Alfred J. Stefenoni
Donald C. Stewart
Roy F. Unger
Joseph Wright
George R. Gerhard
James O. Horton
David E. Olson
Derrel P. Stark
Lawrence T. Whitehouse
Randy Flater
Ronald Gruetter
Ronald R. Harrah
Dennis M. Meredith
James L. Parks
Richard Schreuder
Walter Antonio
Edward R. Dowd
Claude H. Freeman
The Last Bugle Call
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
550
550
550
550
550
550
550
550
550
550
550
603
850
850
850
61
61
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
233
233
233
233
362
362
362
383
383
383
383
383
383
383
391
391
391
391
Alvin F. Adams
Freddie Capps Jr.
Reynold F. Cecchini
Everett L. Crockett
H. R. Dillender
Charles B. Edwards
Thomas Griffin
Robert C. Hawcroft
Francisco A. Madulid
Robert K. Marchino
Edward C. Marshall Jr.
Melecio Evangelista
George L. Foster
James T. Hayes
Richard McCausland
Edgar H. Knickerbocker
James M. Sims Jr.
John A. Caldeira
Dan C. Campbell
Bruce Carswell
Tony M. Garcia
Karl A. Hanke
Gale Marlow
Teo D. Mata Jr.
Margaret E. Nicolson
Kathleen C. Redmond
Bruce Riker
Savino Sanchez
Ed Schmauderer
Frank M. Schwarzgruber
Frank M. Tafoya
Robert Tauzer Jr.
B. L. Wade
Leo A. Wunder
Bruce N. Crabtree
Douglas M. Ferguson
Richard H. Lamarsna
Willie Washington
Glen M. Bottorff
George O. Mead
Wilbur J. Pierson
Eugene R. Balsley
Enno H. Degraaf
William D. Farris
David W. Giblin
Russell E. Rice
Russell Skelton
Frank Zolin
Joseph Bacsko Jr.
Joe M. Gomez
John L. Gonzalez
Robert D. Hurst
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
391
391
391
391
447
447
447
447
447
447
447
447
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
521
604
608
608
608
608
608
608
608
637
637
637
637
637
637
637
637
637
637
637
662
832
John W. Lahiff Ret
John Schuler
Fred W. Suhr
Robert L. Winter
Thomas A. Bedford
Robert V. Evans
George H. Mulkey
Carlis G. Smith
Charles Towne
Walter Wangrocki
Lawrence B. Wisner
Cliff Yarian
Leo V. Baustian
William G. Bergstrom
Stephen C. Braschuk
Raymond G. Brothers
Vernon L. Delaney
John M. Ditty
Raymond A. Forsyth
William A. Franklin
Martin Gonzales
Alexander J. Griffith
John S. Kennard
Raeburn K. Linhart
William Macken
Janice M. Mannering
Ralph V. Miller Jr.
Leon Z. Nelson
John Sheridan
Lester L. Thayer
Clint F. Westmoreland
Aaron S. Jackson
Curtis H. Burtness
Floyd E. Carney
Harold E. Dyer
William M. Meehan
Irene Poole
Glenn G. Raynor
Joe R. Secco
Leroy Benson
John J. Bisenius
Carl A. Carmichael
Isaac L. Clover
Ervin A. Czimskey
Oral I. Ford
Ronald J. Gilson
Earl W. Prichard Sr.
Leonard F. Russo
Benjamin A. Schilinski
Robert E. Webber
Lou Bordisso
Elmer F. Nickel
91
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
832
832
861
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
119
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
Richard L. Teel
Albert Villanueva
Neva M. Canfield
Burton A. Bradbury
Byron McCoin
George F. Naillon
Ernest H. Nichols
James O. Pliley
Rocky E. Potter
Stevie J. Potter
Oscar A. Rivera
Danilo J. Santini
J. Howard Staats
Earl C. Stone
Robert Amaral
Robert A. Bado
Jackson J. Bailey
Donald Bohn
Milton J. Briner
Charles A. Chandler
William L. Forsyth
Tom Hanton
Frank Marquez
James V. Novak
Robert C. Ratner
Jerald D. Rickner
John W. Wolfenden
Francis L. Wycoff
Gene J. Albaugh
Frank D. Cutter
W. A. Dewey Ret
William Kuflik
John M. Morrison
Robert C. Schindhelm
Paul A. Schmoyer
John A. Skeahan
Anthony Strausl
Robert M. Thompson
Michael Vierra
Howard E. Voshell
Bert T. Weeden
Oliver D. Buell
Billy D. Gibson
John F. Johnson
Albert R. Krantz
John W. Mahan
Alfred Mirtoni
Virgil L. Pfaff
John G. Piches
Gary G. Poe
Maurice B. Quillen
Jack M. Whitcomb
The Last Bugle Call
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
192
264
264
264
264
264
587
587
587
587
587
620
620
775
775
795
795
795
795
795
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
40
40
40
203
230
230
230
236
244
244
333
384
448
456
456
456
456
456
456
456
456
456
456
456
505
Wayne H. Robinson
Joseph G. Franco
Tom J. Ganss
Vernon L. Geyer
Bob Silva
David H. Williams
Richard Fahning
Jerald Malone
Michael J. Moffet
Jose F. Plasencia
Randolph F. Raley
Albert H. Nissink
Frank J. Yoschak
John D. Perry
Frances Scherer
Philip Carson Jr.
Harry J. Galperin
Robert Gibson
Edward M. Kazarian
Thomas W. Vinson
William T. Duncan
Richard Fitz
Zosimo V. Guiang
Martin I. Mason
Carroll W. May
Richard A. McKinney
Evelio Zaldivar
Robert E. Lando
Joseph B. Mucelli
John P. Souza
Ralph E. Gibson Sr.
Alfredo V. Mica
Thanos Panagoulias
Joseph E. Stanna
Anthony J. Alfidi
Peter Barchuk
Chester S. Psuik
Jerome Sapiro Jr.
Andrew S. Leong
Robert B. Richert
Fred L. Calonico
Frank J. DeRenzi
Harry W. Getchell
Albert R. Gughemetti
Daniel E. Harvey
Morris Hazen
Fred W. Hesemeyer
Richard C. Kazarian
Frank D. Kovach
Richard E. Willett
Gale W. Wright
Vito J. Saccheri
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
599
599
599
599
599
600
737
29
29
151
151
151
161
161
161
161
161
202
202
246
246
246
331
331
331
331
331
331
340
340
340
340
340
340
340
340
517
517
517
517
517
517
517
517
7
9
9
47
47
68
68
117
Guido Alasia
Joseph J. Bava
Bill D. Bower
Primo R. Repetto
David M. StJohn
Luis C. Santa-Ana
Chester Hayes
Wayne F. Allen
William L. Forrest
Irel Barrus
David N. Cook
Bert L. Jeffrey III
Leonard Ash
John H. Greenslade
James D. Merys
Bryan Munger
Everett J. Spradlin
Victor Gilardin
Carlos R. Lopez
Don Davis
Peter J. Fazzio
Dudley R. Kennedy
Jerry Coakley
Paul T. Graham
Donald A. Lamanna
Joseph L. Machado
James E. McLain
Vincent Mercurio
Darwin Bennett
Ed Chan
Morris Hudson
Robert H. Lawson
Eldo W. Lindsey
Bob L. Riley
Calvin C. Watterson
William F. Woods
Jack A. Campbell
Christoph Georgiou
Ronald Hess
Ted Hopper
Maxim G. Lambert
Rita M. Pricco
Al Seguin
D. L. Waters
Frank J. Rossi
Charles F. Allen Jr.
Eugene P. Hardy
James B. Kohnen
Wesley W. Olson Jr.
Robert F. Mitchell
Joseph Rodolico
Elizabeth J. Barnsdale
92
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
117
237
237
237
237
237
237
292
292
292
292
292
471
471
471
471
471
471
471
471
471
471
598
647
649
649
649
649
695
695
695
695
837
837
837
837
837
837
William J. Barnsdale Jr.
Oscar Bickerton
Joseph K. Collier
Ramiro E. Dominguez
James H. Durkin
Margaret T. Edmund
Jack O. Faust
Jack A. Mathisen
John F. Micheli
Gordon K. Pung
Wilbert G. Reed
Manuel A. Silva
Adolph Stafne
Grace Versino
Ed A. Weise
Raymond D. Cloutier
George W. Ellard
Lelio Giorgi
John R. Hassman
John P. Kenney
Charles Wiedel
Ben M. Cruz
Warren S. Knapp
Robert L. Owens
Ralph L. Torstrom
Verl G. White
Sidney A.M.
Thomas H. Bryant
Samuel Coleman
Elton W. Gullick
Raymond C. Keegan
Allen F. McDonald
Michael D. Meagher
Fred Perlstein
Gerald F. Satterfield
George W. Simmons III
Bartolo F. Gamino
John W. Carter
Cecil Buttel
Donald V. Clair
Rand I. Meyer
Robert E. Terry
Bronson W. Bradley
Virgil Cotton Jr.
Donald B. Fischer
Darrell LeBon
Richard A. Carlisle
Edward J. Fiala
Clifford E. Hopper
Sam Murry Jr.
Clyde H. Pearson
Albert H. Sebesta
The Last Bugle Call
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
870
870
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
102
102
102
William A. Cooper Sr.
J. D. Guevara
Peter Acosta
Gerald A. Brooks
John A. Callahan
Reno F. Chiarello
Simon H. Costilla
Frank J. Cuculich
Kenneth J. Cumming
Robert D. Garry
Fred Grischott
Wilson A. Heefner
Walter W. Johnson Sr.
George D. Keeton
Robert E. Lange
Jack O. Luke
Gim C. Mar
George A. McCauley
Eppy Mendiola
Marvin P. Miller
Michael L. Morgan
Dave Olson
Benny Pacheco
Charles F. Roberts
Johnny R. Seivers
Boyd A. Swanson
Lucylle R. Symons
Joseph P. Toschak
Peter T. Vlachos
Walter E. West
Howard Babcock
Clare W. Blackman
James D. Boyd
Elmer R. Brown
James E. Brown
Richard Diekman
Orville Hackworth
Michael M. Hale
Albert L. Kieser
Calvin F. Kusler
Leland L. Lust
Walter Mayer
Raymond Pfeifle
Dale Prohaska
Benny J. Sneed
William W. Tarvin
William F. Wild
Robert B. Woods
Masato Yamashita
William D. Anderson
Larry J. Bolli
Joseph R. Brown
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
190
190
190
190
235
Ronald E. Davis
Norman R. Fratzke
Charles Jessup
Herbert E. Ketchum
James F. Lay
Richard C. Leiser
Michael M. Murray
Joseph T. Sanderson
William P. Votaw
O. H. Bacon
William J. Baker Jr.
William Bardin Jr.
James B. Barnes
Graham Barrington
Louis E. Brunanchon
Herbert Church
Gene Curry
Thomas C. Davis
George K. Denison
Earl W. Dufrane
Bert Gerken
James B. Giachello
Robert A. Grindstaff
Gerald E. Lightfoot
John MacDonald
Darrell E. Mattley
Ross Oliveto
Richard J. Ormsby
Alvin Pate
Vince Pidgeon
William M. Pryor
Alvin Puppo
Frank E. Richardson
Robert O. Rupley
Richard H. Saleen
Francis J. Vaira
Donald H. Vicini
Dante G. Vitali Sr.
Stephen Cowan
George W. Kelly
John Lynch
Ray A. Moyer
Sam Murry Jr.
Harold E. Pombert
George K. Potter
John J. Serpa
William D. Spann
Rouben Flowers
George S. Gomes
John H. Shaw
Eugene Vecellio
Jeanne M. Towns
93
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
249
249
249
249
249
249
263
263
263
263
376
376
787
803
803
803
803
803
803
803
803
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
Ernest M. Bobson
Claude M. Breshears
Mike G. Fernandez
Harold H. Hahn
Harvey R. Smith
Macario Vea
Robert C. Anderson
Todd Austin
Gerald D. Butler
Robert E. Green Jr.
Thomas A. Hartkopf
Macy W. Sanborn
Lonnie E. Delap
Robert L. Andresen
J. P. Cavanaugh Sr.
Marvin R. Coleman
Ira E. Ellsworth
John H. Fuchsius
Jerry W. Pace
Frank Rueda
James R. Thompson
George Alves
John H. Berg
Frank D. Castagnola
E. L. Dauster
William H. Derouen Jr.
Robert W. Evans
Luther L. Freeman
Fred L. Grant Jr.
Orval S. Hillman
Paul Price
Oliver H. Reinhardt
William Retzlaff
Raymond Alessi
Edmund H. Andreetta
Peter P. Bern
Lewis E. Brahic
Donald E. Butler
James H. Caylor
William W. Cheary
A. Darpinian
Herman Demattos
Julio M. DeSimone
Melvin L. Eslinger
Anthony Forakis
David W. Forrest
Floyd J. Frost
Lloyd E. Fugett
Claus Fuhlendorf
Edward Grainger
Richard L. Hatcher
James N. Helsel
The Last Bugle Call
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
Charles A. Horne Jr.
Albert A. Kensinger
Norval Knutsen
Edward Lotko
Greg Lowe
George J. Mattos
Kenneth M. McGee
John E. Moran
David D. Padilla
Richard W. Phillips
Stanley Pirtle
Lester L. Pratt
Leo B. Reynolds
Alfred G. Roseberry
James T. Ross
U. L. Russell
Louis A. Schwark
Denis J. Shanahan
John W. Sielicki
Bill G. Smith
Lee M. Stephens
Leonard Stites Jr.
Winston H. Tirrell
Jeanette Tougas
Howard R. Tyler
Jack A. Ulrich
Gabriel J. Vargas
Arnold W. Wagner
Melvin W. Walthrop
William E. Warrick
Richard A. Winder
Albert V. Baleme Jr.
William M. Benham
Homer H. Best
James W. Boyd
Glenn W. Bradshaw
Arthur E. Brown
Franklyn W. Castro
James Cavalla
Claude E. Colip
Joe Ferreira
Robert E. Hataway
Mike R. Hernandez
Robert P. Little
Emmitt S. Minor
Alfred G. Mueller
Max W. Muralt
David Olivarez
William J. Piacentini
Leon E. Pitts
John J. Ramondini
Manuel Reyes Ph.D.
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
83
83
83
83
83
83
86
86
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
166
166
166
166
166
166
168
168
168
168
168
240
240
240
491
491
Peter M. Tesone
Reyes Villegas Jr.
Charles H. Waite Sr.
Nancy E. Weidenmiller
Melvin Wittenborn
Samuel W. Yansco
Thomas R. Larkin
Emelio F. Orlando
Daniel L. Avilla
Brigham B. Branch
Kenneth E. Danielson
Burton A. Fentem
James K. Hanny
Harry T. Mitchell
Jack J. Norton
Roland D. Ocken
Daniel Perez
Catarino Rios
Ira C. Switzer
James H. Tate
John W. Thompson
Robert J. Tornquist
Russell M. Truesdell
Gerrit Vanassen
Alvin M. Young
Frank C. Youngdale
John C. Anderson
Lawrence Ashcraft
Curtis B. Bennett Jr.
Jeffrey Chandler
Altus C. Finley
Gordon T. Gregory
Elisha Richardson
William F. Smith Jr.
Austin Yancey
Ken Yancy
Richard J. Bosch
Raymond T. Grove
Thomas W. Hammond
James A. Montgomery
Edward F. Perry Jr.
Joseph F. Toscano
Allister Allen
Gene Carter
Allen M. Fontaine
Richard W. Hansen
Billy E. Warren
Frank V. Gomes
Anthony R. Santos
Charles H. Shults
Cornelius Kidd
Jerry J. Luna
94
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
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13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
491
567
567
660
660
660
668
668
681
681
872
872
872
872
872
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
217
217
217
217
217
217
217
217
217
318
318
318
318
318
318
318
344
344
344
344
344
344
375
375
375
Eugene M. Welsh
Richard Adams
Kenneth M. Mari
Walter N. Mitchell
Jack Petitt
Herman D. Vandergon
Ray B. Harcksen
Howard Taniguchi
John E. Ervin
Denver J. Payne
William J. Bahr
James E. Conner
John G. Taylor
John M. Wassum
David C. Zerga
Alvin L. Brown
James M. Carlow
John E. Chasey
Charles Feifarek
Peter L. Gallo
Eugene J. Grant
Wallace F. Green
C. G. Schwender
Robert L. Wallitner
Phillip E. Wheaton
Harry T. Wilson
Charles A. Yates
Harry Carlson
Dale B. Connell
Alfred P. Diaz
Dale S. Follas
Robert E. Hullett
Merle E. Johnson
Hubert G. Pack
Joe F. Soares
Frederick A. Ziemann
Bert Austin
Gary A. Bonnee
Robert G. Chamberjian
Lionel O. Faunce
Charles W. Gallup Sr.
Russell D. Gentner
Frederick C. Spielberger
James M. Habersaat
Peter L. Lucas Sr.
Mike M. Martinez
Ernie R. Peralta
John A. Sibilia
Donald H. Steinmeyer
Paul E. Cookson
Raymond V. Dunn
Charles M. Ewing
The Last Bugle Call
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13
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13
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13
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13
13
13
13
13
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13
13
13
13
13
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13
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13
13
13
13
13
14
14
375
375
375
380
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
419
558
558
558
558
564
564
564
564
564
564
564
564
564
642
714
714
714
714
714
791
791
791
791
791
791
791
809
2
2
Alvie K. Hartsog
John Klein
Louis Zamvil
A. K. Trammell
Joseph S. Acsai
Harold E. Adams
Alfred N. Berryessa
Claud R. Chastain
Frank A. Cortez
Frank Feally
Martin J. Gouveia
Ron E. Jabaut
Robert Lewis
Bruce A. McClelland
Albert W. Morton
Richard Q. Neville
Joseph P. Niczewicz
Wallace J. O'Neill
William Rackstraw
Joe Rebollo
Nicholas M. Ryan
Albert S. Salus
Jack Sparaco
Luvain G. Bue
Norman J. Miller
J. D. Price
Richard S. Weir
Jess G. Avila
Richard Belluci
Melvin Blanton
Paul A. Christensen
Natalia Mead
Lavis M. Mundell
Anthony C. Rollis
Stuart L. Shoemaker
Jess C. Stidham
Donald R. Teppola
Faustino F. Antolin
Bernardo E. Dato
Eduardo V. Estoesta
Jerome M. Hermoso
Agapito A. Rin
Ernest F. Borello
George J. Coushman
Gino Guidi
Joe R. Lema
Jerry Mucha
Alana C. Vaeches
William M. Wittman
Rudy Luna
C. K. O'Neil
Howard T. Tew
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
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14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
23
35
35
35
35
36
36
36
55
55
100
110
110
110
110
144
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
Morris A. Wolfs
Oliver C. Bergren
Manuel S. Bettencourt Jr.
Frank Carteeti
Manuel A. Cordeiro
Roy E. Davis
Curtis C. Felton
Paul Fomby
John M. Gillio
James Rathbun
Paul M. Cramer
William E. Dietzel
Vincent J. Kliegl
Gilbert J. Martinusen
Daniel C. Alcaraz
Frank Hijos Jr.
Earl Miracle
Frederick W. Phillips
Melvin J. Amaro
Kenneth R. Howell
Robert R. Roam
Russell L. Silva
Frank B. Teague
O. R. Harris
George T. Baxter
William E. Kangas
Wesley A. Nelson
Larry E. Todd
Kengo Osumi
Chris Sorensen Jr.
Takashi Yorizane
John Kozera
Arthur H. Steffensen
Lorenzo E. Bennett
John M. Johnson
Verne F. Peterson
Arthur Stone
Richard M. Zitzmann
Francisco R. Aguirre
Thomas R. Adams
Earl K. Christensen
Tony Freitas
Charles W. Howard
Carroll H. Kreul
Rex Phebus
Hugh H. Polson
Everett G. Rank
Vincent R. Robbins
Mathew Rodgers
Jesse A. Rodriguez
Oscar A. Schwarz
Marvin A. Wurster
95
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
159
159
159
191
191
191
226
245
245
245
245
355
355
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
509
511
594
594
594
594
594
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
18
18
18
Kenneth D. Adair
Clarence W. Bigger
William F. Johnson
Clarence E. Hedberg
Roy D. Jacobson
Robert N. Rouch
Le R. Anderson
Natale Guidi
Amos Khasigian
Henry H. Lopez
Manuel Monis
Don A. Durbahn
Daniel V. Mitchell
Douglas J. Allen
Ray S. Autrey
William R. Betzold
Orville R. Bratvold
Douglas Drew
John W. Ducas
Robert N. Emerzian
Karen D. Ertman
Albert F. Harwig
Robert P. Hatfield
James McCatney
Murray G. Mitts M.D.
Armen R. Nalbandian
Richard A. Osborn
Benjamin C. Pleitez
George E. Remily
Charles J. Rhodes
Jerry M. Roper
Frank Sierras Jr.
Fred Stevenson
Don Trower
Michael M. Valine
J. D. Whiting
James Cotton
James C. Annan
Mitsugi Fukuda
Richard E. Hoadley D.V.M.
Joseph A. Rhoan
Victor M. Takeuchi
Stanley A. Cassaday
Daniel N. Cotta
Donald L. Dildy
Robert A. Moniz
Harry L. Rolfi
Elmo A. Rossotti
Paul Semchuk
Eckert Argo
W. K. Davis
Frank S. Lovero
The Last Bugle Call
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
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15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
18
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
63
94
94
94
124
124
128
221
221
221
221
221
221
221
682
682
682
682
682
William L. Seals
Oren Rush
John Delussa
Robert Gibbons
Donald E. Jones
William H. Joos
William R. Lamotte
Lillian K. Muller
David W. Patton
Ellis D. Wiedmann
Joe F. Worden
Marvin C. Beck
Delmer J. Bender
Ned L. Chaffin
Henry L. Deck
Joseph M. Ducato
Edmund K. Fowler
Verlon M. Garvin
Maxwell Hood
Robert E. Hootman
Richard E. Hughes
John E. Kolstad
William R. Lamb
Elwood G. Leapley
F. Richard Macy
Romeo F. Maniquez
Bob G. Meyers
Thomas W. Michael
Donald C. Plymale
Peter P. Pulos
Robert C. Sawyer
Ira K. Sink
George L. Stanton
Robert I. Fiscus
Don A. Davis
Fred H. Keeler
Roger E. Miller
Louis E. Moore
Gerald L. Swift
Ralph M. Fusano
Harry E. Brewer
James G. Briggs
Ascencion Cazares
Jack L. Colson
Ernest Fong Jr.
Arthur W. Jasper
Gilbert A. Martinez
Albert T. Alvarado
Herman Bozarth
David P. Burciaga
Roger P. Burton
Norman K. Christman
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
682
682
682
682
682
682
682
682
682
682
682
743
743
785
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
50
50
50
50
50
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
Joseph A. Dunwoody
Philip T. Jeffers
John A. Kimberger
John A. Kimberger Jr.
Irvin W. Mallard
Dallas O. Mallernee
Stanley Schwartz
Oliver M. Starkey
Robert J. Westcott
John C. Wilson
Loren D. Ybanez
William G. Line
Charles M. Odell
Jim Gonzales
William M. Ballon
James W. Barrett
Jerry W. Becham
Charles O. Brock
Robert Y. Casey
Roy R. Chambers
Feliz E. Chavez
James L. Culbreth
Bob Ferris
Thomas D. Gerrety
Keith Hagen
Stanley McClary
Raymond L. Witt
Ali R. Ymer
Robert F. Carroll
Jerry Harwin
H. N. Hockett
Judson W. Holmes Sr.
Orvel L. Martin Jr.
Robert W. Miller
Robert G. Moore
Roger E. Nelson
Peter T. Perry
James W. Stocker
Theodore Bach
Francis S. Ciampi
John Crisalli
George Kennedy
Harry C. Wedell
Paulino Anadon Sr.
Milton W. Barry
Allen H. Baum
Albert P. Benoit
Edward Bullard
Maury Doty
Carl Henderson
Fred F. Homann
Lisa A. Lewis
96
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
56
56
56
56
56
56
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
136
136
136
136
136
136
136
136
136
136
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
Joe V. Marciel
Harold L. Nielsen
Peter L. Paradis
Salvador Rodriguez Jr.
Donald J. Tousseau
Wayne L. Zimmerman
Thomas E. Baumberger
Gino Borradori
Craig S. Brazil
Robert R. Brown
Clifford W. Chapman
Don Coats
Edward L. Dumond
Alden E. Fogo
Howard Gill
DeWitt A. Greil
Robert B. Johnson
James Jonte
Frank A. Lindsay
James O. Marcum
Robert E. Martin
Gerald W. McDonough
William Miller
Frank J. Paneno
Ralph R. Reese
Carl J. Smith
Stan J. Szafran
Richard Flynn
Dwayne C. Fuggs
Richard L. Masterson
Thomas J. Ramsden
Donald Richards
Dennis F. Surface
Leatrice B. Sweet
Arvan Washington Jr.
Joe Head
Clarence D. Honea
Bernard E. Huston
Willard W. Irwin Jr.
Rudy Lopez
Alvin G. Meroney
Roger Reniere
John F. Tucker
Robert T. Waterman
Richard B. Whittington
Atto A. Alexander
James Diacono
Philip J. Galarneau
Charles H. Hurlbut II
Charles T. Johnson
Rick Johnson
Hans F. Skytt
The Last Bugle Call
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
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16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
160
160
211
211
211
211
211
211
211
211
211
211
211
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
339
339
339
339
339
339
339
339
339
339
371
371
432
432
432
432
432
432
432
482
482
484
484
502
502
534
534
534
534
534
534
Donald J. Sorenson
Arthur Walker
George Hadley
Ernest E. Mahler
Ronald W. McLaughlin
Keith R. Nauman
Stanley L. Pillion
Donald K. Rocconi
Adrian Santori
James B. Son
James D. Swartz
Cezar E. Villanueva
Adyle S. Wright
Orbie E. Estelle
M. K. Harris
Howard R. Kelly
Carl R. Lownes
David R. Martin
John S. Martin
Alexander W. Munro
Stanley N. Nye
David L. Evans
Ruth M. Farr
Robert L. Ferguson
Robert F. Huestis
C. H. Hutchison
John H. Kennedy
Alfred McCraw Jr.
Bennie M. Molina
Candelario M. Mora
Ellis W. Otwell
John J. Barlogio
Jay B. Melton
Pamela A. Bodine
James T. Botkin Jr.
Clark G. Doyle
Richard B. Jordan
Carol Lackman
George B. Lewis
Edward F. Marcinak
Arthur Greycloud
Mark D. McGuire
Richard L. Nighswander
Kenneth J. Riley
Richard E. Koogler
Barton L. Miller
Roy Bridges
Chester Eckermann
Gene Gonzalez
Burt L. Hillman
Paul D. Palmquist
George N. Rylant
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
534
534
686
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
741
8
8
285
285
285
285
285
285
302
302
309
309
309
309
309
309
309
309
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
Roy H. Schupferling
David D. Young
James A. Wagoner
Frances L. Albin
Harvey L. Brethauer
Twain M. Brewer
Jerome Curran
Wayne F. Ehlers
Jimmie R. Griffin
Howard J. Harper
John K. Hashimoto
Albert J. Kerbavaz
Paul J. Koch
Paul J. Matthews
John R. Murphy
Joseph W. Sullivan
Clyde W. Valentine
Edward F. Vanlierribbink
Arnold Verheggen
George L. Wadley III
James F. Wesely
James F. Wilber
Baldo M. Kristovich
Rafael L. Lena
James A. Bornino
Nicholas C. Conteas
James Econn
Harry Kizanis
Angelo L. Pappas
Fran Paul
Myron E. Harpole
Wilbur F. Littlefield
William M. Conroy
Richard A. DeMasi
William C. Gleason
Leroy B. Heim
Hoyt B. Lundin
John S. Stanyan Sr.
David O. Thomas
Harold H. Turner
Eugene J. Allensworth
Claudio G. Amaya Sr.
K. B. Axelrad
Donald E. Baxter
Jerrold E. Bender
Kenneth W. Booth
Donald W. Bosacker
Ernest Celaya
Warner M. Chinnis
Jack G. Collins
George E. Conroy
William K. Daniels
97
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
381
546
546
546
546
812
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
30
30
30
30
John Day
Clinton O. Erickson
Rawleigh R. Fusilier
Armando Gentile
Anthony J. Guarino
Jethero P. Hall
Thomas C. Hartkoff
John D. Hestand
Walter L. Holland
John R. Ide
Robert L. Jarvis
Thomas L. Keller
Donald L. Kohlstedt
James R. MacArthur
Vincent J. Maga
John C. McClanahan
John H. Milojevich
John Mitchell
Wallace Owens
Joesph J. Penrod
William G. Perez
William L. Pottorff
Robert M. Rechtsteiner
Jack C. Rollins
F. J. Ruksnaitis
Adam Safian
Taylor L. Searcy
Danny L. Staggs
John I. Stolp
George B. Surber
Luthian Swanson
William C. Vankleef
Kenneth J. Vils
Leo P. Walsh Jr.
Robert Watrous
De W. Wolfer
Cutler Dippell
Paul M. Lee
Gordon Roskam
David L. Sanders
Robert C. Garrett
Joseph Awad
James J. Conway Jr.
William Griffith
Paul D. Hamlett
William H. Pampeyan
Fred W. Soldwedel
Joseph A. Vogel
Epi Alvarado
Bernice C. Bennett
Dennis P. Bennett
C. L. Cooke
The Last Bugle Call
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18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
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18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
139
139
139
139
180
180
180
241
241
241
247
247
247
247
247
247
Julio S. Espinosa
Paul E. Fulmer
Ronald R. Glover
Eugene C. Hoelzle
Jack A. Jacobi
Norman E. Johnson
Malcolm R. McKenzie
George H. Orlando
Matthew Riley
Paul F. Weisend
Leo N. Allen
Katherine B. Blakesley
Leroy K. Blazier
Gordon L. Ebbe
Ray E. Hardesty
Kalvin L. Johnson
Paul Marengo
Raymond V. McCarville
Harlow McKibban
Frank W. Mossbarger
Charles M. Veach
Martin Dale
Curtis Dukes
John L. Gallegos
Earl Hagans
Guadalupe V. Luna
Elmer C. Randall
Manuel F. Robles
Jesus E. Sanchez
Joseph B. Comstock Jr.
Alexander Eagles II
Louis Giuffrida
Edward D. Seinfeld
Jesse D. Stewart
Dale I. Vawter
Edward H. Woore
Raymond P. Iversen
Carlos V. Neder
Lawrence S. Rel
Thomas M. Shea
Robert R. Aschenbrenner
Paul E. Matthews
Feliciano Perez
W. R. Cole
David P. States
Donald D. Umphenour
William C. Brooks
William Jasso
Thomas R. Klein
Ronald L. Mercer
Richard A. Norris Jr.
Edmund T. Querrey
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
247
247
247
247
261
261
261
261
279
279
280
280
280
280
280
280
280
280
397
397
397
431
475
475
508
508
748
748
748
748
748
748
748
755
755
755
755
755
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
790
Nicholas J. Rini
Tim K. Siu
Robert L. Walker
Isami S. Yamashita
Louis J. Arreola
Ralph Gutierrez
Enrique Tovar
Henry M. Verastegui
John H. Bradfute
Michael A. Saccaro
Charles R. Coffin
Donald A. Dejardin
Arthur L. Ferris
Thomas Gorden Jr.
Thomas D. Hollingshead
Roderick A. Johnson
William R. Mitchell
Genevieve V. VanDyck
Charles L. Hartnett
Palmer L. Novetti
Beth C. Ryan
George W. Dedea
Garry L. Matthews
John V. Reza
James T. Balseiro
Albert Morales
Gilroy J. Alarcon
Filbert M. Gallegos
Robert W. Newbery
John O. Nieman
George M. Ramirez
Peter Reyes
Valentine Rosario
Robert M. Deliman
Kenneth C. Johnson
Frank Marsala Jr.
Cecil L. Russell
George M. Sargeant
Jack M. Alex
Russell E. Andrews
Alfonso G. Arias
Frederick A. Frazier
Leroy J. Hedge
Ray M. Huckins
John T. Jones
Norbert J. Lorenz
Leo J. McManus
James Moriki
Frank Palmer
Paul V. Rubio
Herman A. Schneider
Edw E. Seaver
98
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
790
888
888
27
27
27
27
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
120
120
120
120
134
134
170
170
170
170
170
170
184
184
184
184
184
184
187
187
270
270
272
272
272
272
272
272
272
272
272
272
272
272
Teofilo A. Terazona
Joseph Chilelli Sr.
Donald L. Putnam
Ronald D. Duewiger
Arlo L. Dundas
Theodore Kalivas
William E. McElroy
Marvin E. Box
Nick Chico
Ulysses L. Clemons
George L. Dinhaupt
Arthur H. Freitag
John L. Funderburg
Fred B. Maes
Richard Rainwater
William J. Reynolds Sr.
Wesley Rylander
James Scott
Amerigo G. Casci
Carroll E. Harris Jr.
Eduardo Soto
Henry L. Vanbuskirk
Arthur J. Mendoza
Frank Vasquez
Shawn Barker
Ralph W. Hogue
Victor J. Ortiz
Albert Sandoval
John L. Whitmeyer
Isaiah B. Winner
Woodrow W. Brimer
Fred O. Cram
Homer H. Evenson
Harold C. Karp
Harry G. Lee
Denise A. Rosa
Donald H. Davidson
Louis Ramos Jr.
Gordon T. Bomar
Edward O. Bulian
Irving R. Arellanes
Benjamin Berroteran
Paul V. Caudillo
Arnold V. Cordova
Henry Jimenez
Charles Kezman
Rolland G. Kienzle
Robert J. King
Florence Marczak
Manuel Obledo Jr.
Christo G. Ristas
Andrew Tosti
The Last Bugle Call
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
272
314
314
314
314
314
314
314
314
314
314
341
341
341
341
352
352
359
359
359
359
359
359
477
477
477
496
496
496
496
496
496
496
496
496
496
496
496
560
560
560
560
719
723
723
723
804
804
804
804
833
127
Ernest J. Villa
Aharon Aharonian
Robert C. Boyer
Bill A. Christopher
John F. Lipscomb
Paul R. Maynard
James E. McCann
Robert A. Rumphorst
William W. Scott Jr.
Carl E. Silkey
Virgil W. Thompson
Donald E. Bratton
Lino M. Mariinez
Robert Oton
Stephen Rodriguez
Larry E. Grant
William T. Perry
Quentin D. Cram
Isaac M. Parker
Clyde P. Proctor
Joseph Venaglia
Oscar D. Vidal
Vilas E. Whitney
Herbert E. Copeland
Walter F. Lawetzki
Lewis C. Pollard
James T. Biggart
Warren E. Bonney
Douglas H. Flanders
Thurman G. Holder
Stanley H. Jones
Angelo Kedis
Walter T. Kirschner
John A. Losoya
Mike McCann
Helen B. Miller
Eugene B. Pester
Werner E. Wolf
William E. Bergdahl
Franklin O. Davidson
Robert J. Klessig
James Wilson
Otis Clopton
Abel Cervantes
Warren W. Latimer
Emil Meier
Hilbert R. Baeza
George Cabrera
Armando Gonzales
Ubaldo F. Herrera
Charles E. Swanson
Martin Alcock
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
127
127
127
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
176
176
176
176
176
193
193
206
288
308
308
308
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
311
348
348
348
377
377
377
507
507
John Azizian
James A. Bradford
Irving S. Currier
Grant O. Bang
Les Lemen
Lawrence Miller
William R. Reedy
Peter Sbicca
Robert E. Seabridge
Frederick H. Shields
George E. Thomas
Julian Carrillo
Hector Estrada
Joe E. Martinez
Michael A. Trana
Bartolome Trevino
Marvin V. Cox
Sharon M. Jacobson
Homer E. Mellinger
E. N. Schulz
Jerry Baker
Irvin D. Barkman
Duane E. Judisch
Russell F. Aguilar
Kenneth R. Creese
Richard E. Gehring
Robert B. Huddle
Eugene M. Johan
Theo A. Linyard
Vicki L. Marlette
Samuel A. Masters
Neale R. McCabe
Ralph M. Pernula
Kenneth F. Peterson
Edmund J. Pielech Sr.
Willie T. Piper
Robert K. Reynolds
Mary Richard
Thomas R. Richard
Karl Slaman
Gerald J. Smith
Teddy H. Smith
Ed Trautwein
John Joe E. Valencia
Cumby J. Jones
Joseph J. Labianco
Frank V. Schnetz
Dennis G. Davidson
Peter A. Distaso
Harold A. Heineck
Bernard F. Maillet
Mary I. Pachan
99
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
507
507
520
520
520
520
520
538
538
582
582
582
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
817
826
826
826
826
826
826
826
826
826
826
826
826
53
53
53
53
53
53
53
53
53
53
53
Robert Simone
James M. Witowski
Jack Forsch
Ross L. Kirk
Wilford Swanson
Herbert L. Tourtillott
Howard E. Towner
Herbert R. Apuzzo
Joe Ramirez Jr.
Joseph R. Giacinto
Frank W. Maier
Dean A. Spaul
Darryl P. Anderson
Ronnie Barnes
H. E. Barr
Harry W. Bolin
John Ciocca
William Freeman
Frank Garcia
Christy C. Gilbert
Kingdon C. Hicks
Buddy King
T. E. McCall
Billie D. McIntyre
Kenneth L. Morris
Harry D. Rawie
Thomas J. Ryan
Warren S. Shaw
Joseph J. Stella
Arthur N. Borgquist
Jan A. Broga
Egbert Buniff
John A. Christie
Theodore Greig
Joseph L. Keith
Carlo L. Medica
Leonard Milano
Alvin Reiter
William J. Schmidt
Robert L. Schol Sr.
Frank P. Tutas Sr.
Glynn M. Duncan
Delmer W. Henninger
Robert E. Jenkins
Harry J. Krokus Jr.
William D. Martin
Donald McPhail
Albert L. Robbins
Leonard R. Sauble
Harry F. Schultz Jr.
Howard L. Slaton
Ella D. Switzer
The Last Bugle Call
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
53
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
200
216
216
289
289
289
289
289
289
289
328
328
328
328
328
328
328
328
328
328
328
428
428
428
428
500
500
500
500
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
Grace Wickham
Jim Henesey
Lloyd Higginson
Fred W. Konkel Jr.
Harrison C. Kroh
James E. McNall
Martin B. Petersen Jr.
Nicholas J. Vassale Sr.
Frank L. Vogel
Walter C. Yenkosky
Willard H. Yoder
William T. Robbins
James E. McDaniel
Francis W. McIntosh
Gino Churder
Ronald J. King
John E. McKinnis
W. T. Mills
L. Neal Petty Jr.
Richard D. Place
Carlyle J. Rose
Robert L. Britt
Jerry R. Cordova
O'Neil O. Dumas
Loran W. Elkin
Frank Hall
Russell J. Holtsberry
George L. Joslin
Richard A. Kohout
Don Lorance
Bernard L. Smith
Edward M. Summers
Chester Bloomer
Carlos Diaz
Dennis V. Martinez
Mario Mongiovi
Vernon D. Berg
Lowell DeVol
David W. Heard
Lonnie R. Williams
Roger C. Agren
Dennis R. Barber
Norman Brown
James A. Cameron
Paul J. DeLeon
Gordon Duff
Ivan A. Gamarra
Frank P. Gautiello
Douglas M. Granados
Jack L. Heisey
John L. Hill
Dean Hoff
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
519
574
574
574
574
595
595
595
595
595
595
595
595
595
595
595
657
657
657
739
739
739
739
739
739
739
763
763
800
800
800
800
800
Claude Jennings
James Jess
Benjamin E. Latimer
Ronald J. Lavalle
Jacques LeFebure
Rowland Lobianco
Betty J. Marra
Joseph Mileski
Patrick H. Murphy
Ermelinda Neves
Earl M. Pellegrini
Jens W. Peterson
Martin L. Peterson
Ken Radke
Donald E. Rumph
Glenwood W. Smith
Roger S. Soens
Roy Sweet
F. W. Tisdell
Joseph Zangari
Robert W. Harker
Howard R. Nolan
Candido Paiz
Martin Pesha
Robert M. Heian
Michael H. Humphrey
Benjamin E. Langendorf
Morton S. Maxwell
Elmer M. Neppl
Bunah J. Pattillo
Howard Rinderknecht
L. G. Severin
Dale L. Shaner
James D. Young
Walter H. Zollinger
Clifford L. Arthur
James H. McCauley
Earl W. Phillips Jr.
Antonio Diaz
Magdaleno M. Garcia
John A. Leland
Ted P. Munoz
Richard Rosa
Jacob F. Ryser
Richard Salcedo
Donald W. Miller
David W. Skaugstad
Ernest E. Abbott
Wilbert J. Dinkel
James O. Gatch
Donald K. Giger
John P. Goldsmith
100
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
800
800
800
800
800
800
848
848
848
848
848
848
848
848
848
848
848
848
848
852
852
852
852
852
852
852
883
883
883
6
6
6
6
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
Robert S. Latham
Robert F. Lockhart
Arthur L. Perkins
Alfred Sotello
William K. Veneman
Harold Woodruff
Dillon B. Brown
James H. Burnworth
William Crewl
Rodney E. Dotson
Raymond S. Johnson
Donald R. Kurzen
Fred E. MacKenzie
Leo E. Millea
David D. Pantle
Max Perry
Robert C. Schut
Gene Short
Gerald H. Woodbeck
Jesus J. Ayala
Ricardo Gomez
John L. Hayes
Robert M. Newhouse
Danforth E. Potts Jr.
William R. Putman
Gerald H. Rieken
Elijah Allen
Wade Branom
Arthur Chacon
Leo J. Bellon
Earl J. Cantos
Edward F. Corbett
Manvile L. Petteys
Silas W. Bass Jr.
Augustine A. Cabanban
George W. Carter
Donald L. Dickson
Harvey R. Ferman
Charles A. File
Leon W. Forsyth
Burkhart C. Hoskins
Richard C. Johnson
Willard W. Killingsworth
Casimir A. Krol
Randall L. Mitchell
Antonio Montalvo
Edmund F. Murphy
James P. Olmsted
Michael Orgill
Thomas Rodriguez
Robert P. Schmidt
Richard J. Seubert
The Last Bugle Call
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
146
146
146
146
146
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
149
201
201
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
258
258
258
275
275
275
Charles L. Shipman
Anthony J. Skvarek
Garland L. Smotony
William E. StJohn
David R. Thrasher
Robert E. Barefoot
Clemente G. Bartolacci
Charles E. Beatty
George W. Boyle
Robert E. Brewbaker
Owen Les Cade
Virgil H. Casey
Allen Clementson
Richard D. Everett
John E. Garcia
Ben R. Giordano
Melvin L. Groat
Arthur R. Guiles
Edward T. Guilmet
Paul Hersey
Jonathan B. Hutchens
Jimmie V. Jeffreys
Leslie D. Jones
Waddie L. Robison
Robert A. Schultz
Robert L. Snider
Gerald W. Tozer
Thomas W. Vanzant
Mary P. Walker
Louis A. Wingo
Donn E. Wissinger
Fortunato Atienza
Ralph W. Douglas
Frank Begay
Warren A. Clutts
Walter L. Davidovich
Danny L. Fowler
James O. Johnson
Joseph C. Maldonado
George S. Martin
Eugene C. Mendoza
Al Roebuck
Ben L. Sanes
Antonio Vasquez
Roy H. Wannamaker
J. L. Wright
Robert W. Priddy
Dick Roush
Alfred H. Schmidt
John C. Dobyne Jr.
George P. Gerrodette
James Moir
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
275
275
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
282
303
303
303
303
303
303
310
310
310
310
310
310
310
310
310
332
332
365
365
365
365
365
365
365
365
365
365
365
416
416
416
Chester C. Stewart
George R. Vojtko
Charles L. Ashman
Raymond R. Boehlert
M. Virginia Brennan
Leland W. Brooks
Richard F. Capell
Mike Coad
Ben A. Dawson
Lyle A. Fritchey
Albert L. Howard
Dean Inman
Eugene R. Knippelmeyer
William Kramer
Charles J. Luebbers
Larry Mays
Philip R. Moe
Joseph A. Pernicano
Robert D. Scheer
Marvin L. Siniard
Richard L. Watson
Stephen A. All III
Charles J. Cox
Michael Jones
William R. McMahon
John V. Nielsen
Gilbert Therien
Mack Brown
Ernest H. Collier
Earl L. Davis Sr.
Aaron Granderson
Lacy Herring Jr.
Robert L. Madlock
Calvin D. Ricks
Daniel Smith
John Smith Jr.
Joseph J. Gwizdak
Louis B. Spaulding Jr.
Tony Q. Flores
Burton F. Ganeles
Arnold Gieseler
James W. Gordon
James J. Hammerer
Robert A. Marini
Joseph F. Martin
Freddie D. Sisario
William H. Surratt
George W. Uphouse
Phillip G. Vancelette
Mark C. Anderson
John G. Efird
James Kemna
101
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
416
416
416
416
416
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
434
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
468
479
479
Dennis E. McGrory
Herbert H. Norin
Jay Parnell
Donald J. Sielaff
Wayne Tarvin
Henry T. Acosta
Nina R. Adrian
Kerrol T. Beck
Kenneth G. Beyer
Anthony Cabeza-De-Baca
Anthony Christians
John F. Cunningham
William A. Dean
Ernest R. DeYoung Jr.
Clyde Fariss
Gordon L. Franklin
Richard M. Gardner
John D. Gorman
Joseph M. Griffin
Willie L. Hedrick
Glenn Holz
Joseph A. Huff
Frank L. Kany
Cam A. Malone
James E. Mason
James A. Mullen
William J. O'Donnell
Florencio Parayno
Donald E. Rickard
Robert L. Rocek
Zane E. Shearer
Buddy N. Thacker
Marie M. Thompson
Paul R. West
William G. White
Charles W. Bacon
John A. Carlson
Robert G. Craft
Frank R. Darling
Andre J. Gatling
Charles W. House
William G. Jolley
Buddy Kling
Clyde W. Nivison
William Persky
Robert Townsley
Halbert G. Toye
Charles B. Ullmann
William L. Wylie
L. James Amthor
William D. Curry
Robert L. Fisk
The Last Bugle Call
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
23
479
479
479
492
492
492
492
537
537
537
537
537
537
537
552
552
619
619
619
731
731
731
731
731
731
731
820
820
820
820
820
820
820
820
820
820
820
853
853
853
853
853
853
853
853
853
867
46
46
46
46
46
James B. Janes
Charles H. Klinert
Michael K. Wright
John A. Campbell
Patrick W. Gowan
Robert Hughes
William M. Wallace
Lyle F. Crabtree
Thomas W. Field
Donald R. Garwood
Kenneth Heffern
Richard Leonard
Humberto Medrano
Joseph E. Robertson
Stephen R. Marquart
Timothy J. Woodhouse
Rinaldo DiPaolo
William J. Hecht
William H. Williams
Joseph A. Daurora
James G. Kallmeyer
John L. McManus
Andrew C. Neypes
Floyd C. Pangborn
Michael P. Pappas
James D. Ramage
Jack W. Aldrich
Don G. Beaver
Jack D. Church
George Clark
Raymond L. Decker
Frank L. Feeser
Robert G. Foote
Gerald J. Fritch
Armando Roman
Francis F. Schwantner
John J. Zajicek
Glen L. Blackley
Kenneth D. Dallmeyer
Gerald Doty
Charles F. Engebretson
James F. Haney
Harry M. Jones
Richard J. Kitten
Hugh R. McLean
Scott Messersmith
Daniel Chesny
Gus Chapple Jr.
L. R. Echavarria
Dennis P. Green
Charles S. McClure
Buford Ramey Jr.
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Robert C. Rice
Carl C. Starbeck
Roy L. Veach
William J. Williams
D. A. Curtiss
Donald L. Glaza
Elton D. Boone
Stanley D. Dickey
Arthur P. Jeffery
Robert Vacio
Jacob Vanhillo
Chester P. Keyes
Larry Buggage
Irving J. Epps Sr.
Ethridge Hall
Chester A. Holt
Johnny L. Milus
Eddie C. Newman
Van L. Webster
Rossi D. Williams
Samuel A. Wyatt
William F. Ingwersen D.D.S.
Larry C. Sanborn
Tommie L. Byrd
Ira Sides
Benjamin Walker
John J. Pickney
Dewain R. Butler
Michael R. Cardillo Jr.
Gennaro J. Cassandro
Paul Corral
J. C. Fikes
James W. Fitzgibbon
Jose V. Geaga
Irving Geller
James F. Harper
Henry F. Hatton
Paul D. Lieb
Wade A. Mansur
John B. Munson
Coleman C. Phillips
Stephen J. Rosmarin
Richard E. Sheets
Joseph Sordetto
Clarence W. Strother
Stanley J. Swiston
Irwin Zuckermandel
David Milman
Ruperto R. Acosta
Lucas Johnson
Dick McGriff
Leland Briem
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Daniel Contreras
H. P. Dexheimer
Eric D. Doane
Robert T. Flynn
John J. Forgette
Steven M. King
John Ladesich
Alfred C. Leighton
Archester C. McDuffie
William M. McLain
Jack Petlin
Edwin P. Ramsey
Catherine M. Rossi
Frank D. Schwengel
Art Verge
Liston A. Witherill
George Tokeshi
Ferdinand C. Clark
Paul J. Evans
Judith A. James
Thomas H. Stout
Earl F. Wagoner
Louis Cobb
Clyde W. Hansen
Stuart D. Linse
Frank F. Lockman
Ronald E. Luley
Walter H. Martens
William F. Moore
Daniel D. Murphy
William Padavick
Charles V. Cummins
Charles L. Drake
Lewis G. Hancock
Emory C. Jackson
Beverly W. Lemoine
George R. Martin
Nicholas M. Matusewicz
Herbert Proopst
Wilson H. Whiteside
Joseph Bernal
William G. Bracken
Clarence T. Mayfield
Gilberto Ortiz
Joseph H. Palencia
Ruben Rodriguez
Roger M. Alvarez
Calvin Hardy
Richard A. Klein
Francesco Petrungaro
Daniel Arroyo
Richard E. Edwards
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Thomas K. Russell
David L. Bottorff
Rogelio Topete
Bruce Byington
Art Cordova
David Garman
Louis A. Guaracha
Thomas Mickey
Emmanuel Suarez
Mel Hammel
Fred Lauper
Thorvald J. Nelson
John A. Renfro Sr.
Art R. Schroeder
Alfred Short
Frank A. Silverii
Jack F. White
Ronald A. Buecheler
David M. Anderson
Domingo Aragon
Leslie W. Carlton Jr.
Raymond A. Douthit
Robert G. Humphreys
Michael W. Kiplinger
Donald M. Magdziasz
Robert L. Moore
Frank B. Nolkemper
James L. Smith
Herbert W. Stephens Jr.
Irving Uffer
Peter R. Baeza
Norman W. Bingham
Robert L. Lunn
Douglas K. Merrick
Gary D. Poulter
Juan C. Ramirez
David J. Schroeder
Carl J. Witteck
Thomas P. Cahraman
Nancy J. Ellingson
Paul Jaurequi
Royal R. Richardson
James F. Boll
Robert E. Bye
Ron Griffin
Herbert Hehl
Thomas R. Istre
John O. LaMont
Robert A. Patterson
Dale R. Slane
Micheal J. Aversa Sr.
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584
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710
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Renato Ciaccia
Byron B. Cunningham
William R. Eagleton
Lloyd J. Gervais
Al W. Hamilton
Kevin Montoya
Raymond F. Carbaugh
Larry C. Robinson
Harold Frazier
Rosa G. Harper
Johnny L. Marlin
Carl L. Metoyer
Richard A. Davis
Gary W. Grover
Dwight A. Ivy
Jose Torres
Dominic U. Lucero
Abenicio I. Rael
Alton L. Addison
Moses L. Bell
Richard McIntosh
John G. Pastorino
Eugene F. Pendergast
Joseph F. Bessette
Robert E. Pate
Vincent F. Rossolillo
William J. Tunney
Jerry L. Weitzman
William G. Chapman
William Kampen
David Putnam
Truman C. Sinclair
Daniel J. Toolin
Frank N. Barajas
Richard P. Connor
Herald E. Keesee Jr.
James G. Luley
Jack Shield
Quinto Deantoni
Harold Epstein
Leon R. Fisher
Fred Seronick
Raymond F. Weiss
Robert E. Bailey
Warren H. Butterfield
Stewart V. Cooke
Marvin B. Cooper
Michael J. Douglas
Robert W. Fenger
George A. Franco
Ross Grippe
Eugene J. Lencioni
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David G. McKee
James McLaughlin
Bob R. Miller
Joseph A. Paynter
Ronald D. Brown
Pete L. Cacicedo
Lester A. Danner
Salvatore M. Derogatis
James F. Gilchrist
Victor W. Monin
Carlos P. Montelaro
Sean O'Neill
Joseph G. Taylor
Rex C. Taylor
William Michelini
Arland G. Sponsler
James C. Triggas
Murphy P. Foret
Stan Wallace
Lewis I. Zeigler
Phillip Zschokke
James P. Born
Larry E. Burk
Rose A. Foor
William O. MacDonald
Albert L. Tolbert
George Wildenradt
William G. Gerdes
James A. Golden
James E. Welling
Edward V. Hunter
Edwin J. Charlon
Galen D. Hunter
David Jacoby
William L. Jeffres
Dennis B. Kopulos
David C. McKinney
Phillip Moore
Randall L. Ray
Thurman A. Turner
Earle R. Boutelle
Paul E. Gifford
David F. Guidotti
Walter E. Irvin Sr.
Gordon Langenhovel
Elmer L. Lanini
Jean M. Lesieutre
Gilbert C. Lindo
Fred McAlister
James McGinnis
Walter M. Smith
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Robert F. Grant
William H. Hitchcock
Liam R. A. McCurry
Eloise R. McNamara
Cecil L. Spring
Marvin Stone
David G. Delucchi
William G. Cagney
George Gilroy
James L. Libby
Ruth L. Oplinger
Daniel Torres
Manuel Vierra
Tony Yamaoka
Arthur R. Brusa
Michael L. Henry
John W. Kistinger
Alvin Piffero
Norman A. Ball
Robert H. Culbertson
Joseph M. Farpella
William Johnston
Richard C. Kesling
Frank W. Klimcheck Jr.
Manuel L. Perez
Roger P. Pryor
Sam L. Restituto
Ernest Dovolis
C. J. Amati
Clifford R. Parker
Joseph C. Armbruster
Edward M. Bledsoe
Robert C. Bruner
Francis H. Casey
James N. Dechalk
Manuel Gonzales Sr.
Ernest E. McLean
Robert E. Orlebeck
Roger J. Thornhill
Oliver Elizondo
Keith D. Hughlyn
Richard L. Lorono
Louie Pestoni
Lyman J. Scarpa
Rinaldo Sotero
Robert Vanrenselaar
Leonard T. Edwards
Lesley E. Hill
Ernest G. Anderlik
Charlie M. Eskridge
John B. Lawson
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Charles L. McKenzie
Joseph S. Vargo
Charles F. Barnhart
Mauricio R. Cordero
Jose Herrera
Howard L. Hornsby
Dominic Scalise
Allan F. Stanton
Harold E. Yingst
Francis N. Barnum
Arnold M. Borbon
Alson C. Frazer
Don McPherson
Ralph C. Perez
Joseph A. Sidor
Stanley A. Ceplius
Orion L. Dix
Frank C. Hecox
Marven E. Howard
Robert J. Kinsley
Guy G. Lawyer Jr.
Patrick H. McLaughlin
Harold W. Pugh
Milo H. Sieve
John Spriggs
Richard T. Bates
Derald Edwards
Jack D. Ellis
Lorin K. Ferrell
Robert V. Fohd
Frank Garcia
Frank Gorgie
Donald C. Lowe
Ignacio H. Mediano
George W. Moser
John Narog
John M. Pitre III
David S. Simpson
Eugene Sturges
Arthur R. Vaillancourt
Milton R. Andrews
Archie J. Baker
Richard L. Barratt
Kenneth D. Bonderud
Edith Brandes
Ralph L. Cardwell
George Dedic
Carl A. Green Jr.
Douglas W. Hoffmann
Paul Kelso
Jean Kenagy
Herbert F. Mauner
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Harold W. Muckenthaler
Edward F. Piechocinski
Thomas O. Stodgel
Le R. Bill
James G. Boyer
L. E. Gilliland
Richard Haas
Richard J. Prentice
Willis J. Bailey
Richard W. Barry
Ed Drollinger
James Gardner
Harry J. Lawrence
Merlin D. Petersen
Wayne L. Shaffer
Thomas Walsh
Harold G. Werthe
Ralph W. Bender
Dan R. Kaske
Miles Kuhn Jr.
Dan T. Brice
Pauline S. Buzan
John T. Donnelly
Victor F. Lacandia
John H. Pruitt
Ralph A. Reinhard
Edward M. Reinig
Henry D. Rosenwald
Sol Steinberg
Paul Brownstein
Edward J. Cullen
Raymond F. Higgins
William E. Lynch
Joanne M. Stewart
Robert L. Blurton
Leon Notkin
Odis E. West
Edward D. Blanco
Richard A. Gundelfinger
John G. Laborde
Richard L. Leverett
David K. Ashdown
Paul T. Caraher
Bass L. Crow
Kenneth J. Egan Jr.
Russell D. Evans
Robert M. Gianerakis
C. C. Gilbert
Lester F. Grant
James R. Harsh
William Herrel
William H. Keeler
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Ronald M. Langseth
David M. Lapham
Raymond F. Larsen
Richard R. Leonis
Keith C. Lumpkin
Michael P. Macaluso
Kenneth McAustin
Glen Mosman
Larry G. Myers
Leonard J. Neeleman
Leroy A. Nonemaker
Robert J. Nulty
Steven A. Peterman
Roy N. Poust
Floyd M. Pyle Jr.
Alfred M. Sessions
Norman G. Shanahan
Richard A. Shields
Everett L. Spriggs
Gene Verge
George F. Wilson
James E. Wilson
Gordon L. Arbogast
Robert C. Buck
Paul R. Carr
George H. Finley
Henry Hainault
Sam M. Isaac
Hayato Kurosaki
Charles T. Quaif
Robert D. Spencer
Paul C. Stottlemyer
Don W. Alecock
Norman Brady Sr.
Robert E. Dillon
Raymond Jansma
Mary L. Maloney
George Meylor
William R. Murphy
Robert C. Rudgers
Albert J. Scoco
Robert J. Togie
Francis L. Hardisty
Robert O. Harper
Henry Lively
Ray D. Martinez
George Ramos
Ralph J. Roberts
Dorothy Weirick
Clarence J. Abrahamson
Leroy A. Birk
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Francis G. Fry Jr.
Robert E. Hodgdon
Gilbert C. Luna
Guadalupe Perez
Terry Pratt
Robert Sandstrom
Marcel J. Svoboda
Jerry E. Tyner
Jeffrey R. Brignoni
Ronald G. Dufresne
John W. Encarnacao
Jimmie J. Justus
Charles B. Ash
John A. Bolotin
Leon E. Carlson
Gerald W. Carstensen
Lewis L. Clover
Robert E. Palmquist
Ramon A. Picarello
Roland W. Reeves
George W. Truex
Carl E. Williams
David L. Gunter
Virginia E. Mace
Thomas R. Kohl
Dale F. Smeal
Thomas Burney
Johann E. Kirschinger
Louis S. Mauro
W. R. Quinn Ret
Richard F. Shea
Ronald T. Spangler
Clyde Flanagan
Ralph Molina
Stanley W. Stroschein
Joseph A. Tokarz
Donald R. Beene
Louis J. Gloria
Bobby N. Haney
Darrell Huddleston
Jimmy L. Savala
Manuel Cancio
Mariano Matus
Richard F. Ortega
Gary M. Adkins
Merle K. Akers
John J. Alamillo
Frank P. Allen
Jose L. Alvarado Jr.
Robert Anderson
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Douglas Arnold
Roy T. Atkinson Jr.
Leonel W. Autote
Howard A. Ayers
Ronald H. Baker
David Banthrum
Vincent Barbaria
Nathan Barnes
Robert Barton
Vance M. Bauman
Robert L. Bayler
George W. Bedout
Calvin L. Bell
Dennis M. Bell
Victor A. Bell
Gunnar T. Berguist
James E. Bihr
Robert C. Bivins
Hollis M. Black Jr.
Jim Black
James W. Blackman
John W. Bolyn
Rodney Bonnell
Harold Booth
Emory Bothast
Louis J. Botte
Fred Bottimore
Richard Bowen
Charles A. Bowers
Steven Bragg
Ardith L. Branch
Robert T. Brannies
Patrick M. Brennan
David L. Brewer
George Brown
Leonard W. Brown
Martin L. Brown
Paul Brown
Thomas Brown
James M. Brunton
James S. Brush
Robert Budell
Robert Burns
William C. Butler
Dennis A. Caldwell
Richard H. Caldwell
Bill F. Carden
Richard L. Carpenter
William Carson
Roland W. Carter
Dario Cassina
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Robert Clark
Donald K. Clover Sr.
Edgar Clyde
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Charles Giller
John Gillmore
Dennis Godfrey
Herbert Gomez
Lois E. Gordon
Albert P. Gorzynski
Eugene Graham
Richard R. Green
Ellis Greenwall
William H. Griffith Jr.
Gary L. Gromer
Heinz J. Gross
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Carl D. Gustafson
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Jeffrey E. Hirn
William F. Hixson
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Bill Hudson
Warren E. Hull
Ray Hunnicutt
Herbert S. Hunter
Robert Hutzelman
Richard Hyde
Hugh D. Jackson
Woodrow Jackson
Richard A. Johansen
Ardith D. Johnson
Daniel Johnson
Howard A. Johnson
Robert D. Johnstone
Alfred Jones
Larry Joyce
Eugene R. Kakowski Jr.
Thomas Kawano
Robert S. Keller
Edward T. Kelley Jr.
Richard V. Kelley
Harold Kellogg
Kern Kelso
Julian F. King
Jim Konegni
Paul Kouri
Albert Kowalczyk
Erwin P. Kruk
George C. Kuestner
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Andrew Lockerbie Jr.
Chester Long
Larry M. Loomer
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William Lovejoy
Gene R. Lucas
George J. Luke Jr.
Richard D. Lundquist
William Lutz
Don G. Mahony
Tommy Mariano
Richard O. Marks
James F. Marron
Joseph H. Martin
Lorisse Maxwell
Robert A. McAuliffe
Francis McCarthy
Donald R. McCauslan
Thomas R. McClinnis
Frank E. McDermott
Kathleen McDermott
Donald C. McEntee
James L. McGory
Richard C. Meadows
Howard H. Mechalovitz
Arthur F. Medina
Albert Mendoza Jr.
Merle N. Mensinger Jr.
Richard L. Mercer
Joseph V. Merkel
C. Fredrick Milkie
Raul A. Miller
Robert W. Miller
James Mitchell
Gilbert Mojado
Eugene A. Molocznik
Gene Monce
Howard J. Moore Jr.
Gustavo B. Mora
Earl Morehead
Richard E. Stout
Ray Strohfus
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Robert L. Morgan
Milton Morris
Doyle Morton
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Wm G. Mossman Jr
Marc Mott
Donald Mowery
John T. Murray
John J. Nash
Pedro Navarro
William C. Neil
Edmund D. Nenne
Donald D. Nielsen
Clarence L. Noe
Albert Ogorzaly
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Fred Ortega
Ralph Ortiz
Robert G. Owens
Joe L. Page
William Parramore
Mike Patton
Rodney A. Patton
Glenn A. Paul
John A. Payne
Fred R. Penrose
Leland Perkins
Richard G. Perkins
Edwin A. Perry
Werner B. Plagge
Willard Platt
Ronald R. Podojil
Larry W. Pope
Michael L. Prince
Louis F. Quesada
Joseph M. Ramos
Charles Raymond
William G. Reardon
James G. Reel
Bob D. Reeves
Edward E. Reinberg
Raul Relles
John Reynolds
Joseph S. Reynolds
Joseph A. Ricca
William Riddle
Thomas A. Rider
Gino Rizzonelli
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Stanley M. Robertson
Joey Rocha
Ernie Roderick
Don R. Rodgers Sr.
Leonard Rogers
Elaine Ruch
Alvin R. Ruddick
Henry R. Rush
Clarence Rustvold
Jim Rutecki
Leslie J. Ruth
Leonard H. Sampson II
Spencer D. Samuels
Donald D. Sander
Glen P. Schniepp
Richard C. Schoenberg
Kenneth Schram
Frederick P. Schubert
Don Schumacher
Donald C. Seaquist
John J. Shaughnessy
Charles J. Sherry
Deomedes G. Silva
Dale A. Simmons
Wallace H. Simpkins
Edward W. Simpson
Victor Slawson
Johnny Slay
Jack H. Sloan D.D.S.
John J. Sloan
Harry N. Smith
John E. Snope Sr.
Richard C. Solomon
Mel Sorensen
Harold Soule
James C. Spillman
Virgil Spires
Delbert Spohn
Thomas Sprain
Jerry Stanton
William Staples
Max Stark
William Starr Jr.
Thomas Steinberg
Quincy O. Stephens
Wayne Stephens
Carl W. Stewart
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Jose Tarango
George D. Taylor
James Taylor
Edward Telfair
Julius J. Tharp
Elbert Thomas
Joseph Thomas
Waldron E. Thomas Ret
Eugene D. Thompson
Jimmie Thompson
Floyd A. Todd
Joseph N. Tolle
Richard L. Tomlinson
Hector Torres
Wesley Trew
William D. Tubbs
James Tyler
Frederick H. Urbin
Gene Vaccarezza
John Valentine
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Chas Verdine
Joseph Vettraino
George A. Visnic
Harold E. Wagenman
William Waiters
Eugene Walinski
Roland W. Wallin
John L. Ward
Hardin O. Weaver Jr.
James L. Weaver
Paul Weaver
Arnold Weibel
Roy K. Weichold
John C. Weiner
Alfred W. Welker
Delbert Wells
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Donald E. Willett Sr.
George Williams
Gordon C. Williams
John A. Williams
William L. Williams
Hal Wills
Alexander Wilson
Charles F. Wilson
Ward A. Wilson
William R. Wolf
Wilfred Wong
James R. Woodard
Claude Woodley
Alfred Woods
Billy G. Woolman
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Elbert Wright
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1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
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1936
1937
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1943
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1961
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1963
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1967
1968
Henry D. Lindsley
Franklin D’Olier
F. W. Galbraith, Jr.
Hanford MacNider
Alvin Owsley
John R. Quinn
James A. Drain
John R. McQuigg
Howard P. Savage
Edward F. Spafford
Paul V. McNutt
O. L. Bodenhamer
Ralph T. O’Neil
Henry I. Stevens, Jr.
Louis A. Johnson
Edward A. Hayes
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
Ray Murphy
Harry W. Colmery
Daniel J. Doherty
Stephen F. Chadwick
Raymond J. Kelly
Milo J. Warner
Lynn U. Stambaugh
Roane Waring
Warren Atherton
Ed Scheiberling
John Stelle
Paul H. Griffith
James O’Neil
Perry Brown
George N. Caig
Earl Cocke, Jr
Donald R. Wilson
Lewis K. Gough
Arthur J. Connell
Seahorn P. Collins
J. Addington Wagner
W. C. Daniel
John S. Gleason
Preston J. Moore
Martin McKneally
William R. Burke
Charles I. Bacon
James Powers
Daniel F. Foley
Donald E. Johnson
L. Eldon James
John E. Davis
William E. Galbraith
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Kansas City
New Orleans
San Francisco
St. Paul
Omaha
Philadelphia
Paris & New York
San Antonio
Louisville
Boston
Detroit
Portland
Chicago
Miami
St. Louis
Cleveland
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Boston
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
Miami
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Miami
New York
St. Louis
Washington DC
Miami
Los Angeles
Atlantic City
Chicago
Minneapolis
Miami Beach
Denver
Las Vegas
Miami Beach
Dallas
Portland
Washington DC
Boston
New Orleans
H.G. Mathewson
David P. Barrows
Buron R. Fitts
John R. Quinn
Seth Millington, Jr
James F. Collins
Nathan F. Coombs
Allen B. Bixby
Dr. John F. Slavich
Phil Dodson
F. N. Belgrano, Jr
Clarence L. Kincaid
B.W. Gearhart
Van Hogan
Warren H. Atherton
Homer L. Chaillaux
Archie M. Closson
Dan W. Emmett
Thomas J. Riordan
Joseph S. Long
Dr. H. G. Watters
William S. Dunn
William J. Farrell
Robert F. Garner, Jr
Leon Happell
William P. Haughton
Ed W. Bolt
Irvin R. Snyder
Richard Chamberlain
Harry L. Foster
Rex F. Whitmore
Lewis K. Gough
Stanley F. Dunmire
John D. Home
William A. White
William R. Burke
Malcolm Champlin
Joseph M. Farber
Leo W. Crawford
Alfred P. Chamie
John J. Flynn
Sidney L. Gelbert
John R. Hann
Roscoe T. Morse
A. Lee Oder
William K. Kreitz, Jr
Harry C. Dennis
Sam Gray
Edward Sharkey
Harold E. Heinly
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San Diego
Yosemite Valley
San Jose
Eureka
Santa Cruz
Avalon
Susanville
Santa Barbara
Stockton
San Diego
Sacramento
Long Beach
Oakland
Pasadena
San Francisco
Fresno
Hollywood
Stockton
Santa Monica
Oakland
San Diego
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Long Beach
Sacramento
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Fresno
Long Beach
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San Diego
Fresno
Long Beach
Sacramento
Hollywood
San Francisco
Long Beach
Fresno
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San Diego
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J. Milton Patrick
Alfred P. Chamie
John H. Geiger
Joe L. Matthews
Robert E. L. Eaton
James M. Wagonseller
Harry G. Wiles
William Rogers
Robert Charles Smith
John M. Carey
Frank I. Hamilton
Michael J. Kogutek
Jack W. Flynt
Al Keller, Jr
Keith Kreul
Clarence Bacon
Dale L. Renaud
James P. Dean
John “Jake” Comer
H. F.“Sparky”Gierke
Miles S. Epling
Robert S. Turner
Dominic D. DiFrancesco
Roger Munson
Bruce Thiesen
William Detweiler
Daniel K. Ludwig
Joseph J. Frank
Anthony Jordan
Harold “Butch”Miller
Alan G. Lance
Ray Smith
Richard J Santos
Ronald F Conley
John A Brieden III
Thomas P Cadmus
Thomas L Bock
Paul A. Morin
Martin F Conatser
David K Rehbein
Clarence Hill
Jimmie L. Foster
Fang Wong
James Koutz
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Portland
Houston
Chicago
Honolulu
Miami Beach
Minneapolis
Seattle
Denver
New Orleans
Houston
Boston
Honolulu
Chicago
Seattle
Salt Lake City
New Orleans
Cincinnati
San Antonio
Louisville
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Phoenix
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Salt Lake City
Orlando
New Orleans
Anaheim
Milwaukee
San Antonio
Charlotte
St. Louis
Nashville
Honolulu
Salt Lake City
Reno
Phoenix
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Houston
Bradley J. Stephens
James A. Gilbert
Andrew P. Salontai
Cecil L. Bandy
Milton L. Randolph
Marvin E. Jones
Bernard L. Weddel
Lloyd Higginson
George Sinopoli
John B. Coman
Leo P. Burke
Robert L. Schwartz
Bruce Thiesen
John Homan
Don Drumheller
Hal Goldman
Richard H. Mibach
James D. Welch
Frank H. Machado
Mike Canales
Andrew J. Steffanic
Wallace W. Riddle
Harold F. Arnold
Al Krank
JJ Bettencourt
Michael A. Gombar
Stan Standard
Joseph O. Early
T. Daniel Hetherington
Frank Larson
David L. Eby
William Wilkin
Floyd Martin
Ronald J Hanson
Charles E Parnell
James W Hackney
Fred J Walton
S Wayne Parrish
Charlie M Eskridge
Howard L Darter
Alan C Lennox
Dennis L Fercho
Mark Foxworthy
Hugh E. Crooks Jr
Kenneth Kramlich
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Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Jose
Anaheim
Fresno
San Diego
Stockton
Palm Springs
San Mateo
San Diego
Sacramento
Pasadena
Redding
Palm Springs
Fresno
San Diego
Redding
San Bernardino
Sacramento
Palm Springs
Redding
Riverside
Fresno
Palm Springs
Bakersfield
Pasadena
Santa Clara
Long Beach
Redding
San Diego
Fresno
Riverside
Bakersfield
Riverside
Redding
Palm Springs
Fresno
Palm Springs
Bakersfield
Riverside
Fresno
Ontario
Redding
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Organization Convention: San Francisco, Oct 8-10, 1919
H. G. Mathewson, Chairman, San Francisco Post 1
C. E. Palmen, Vice-Chairman, Coalinga Post 2
C. W. Goodwin, Secretary, Los Angeles, Post 8
Department Convention: San Diego, Aug. 23-25, 1920
Department Officials, 1919-1920
David P. Barrows, Commander, Berkeley Post 7
Buron R. Fitts, 1st Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Post 8
Thomas McManus, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Frank S. Reynolds Post 26
Jerome B. Kavanaugh, 3rd Vice Cmdr, San Bernardino Post 14
Fred F. Bebergall, Adjutant, Golden Gate Post 40, San Francisco
Henry G. Mathewson, NEC, San Francisco, Post 1
Department Convention: Yosemite Valley, Aug. 22-24, 1921
Buron R. Fitts, Commander, Los Angeles Post 8
William P. Cary, 1st Vice Cmdr, San Diego Post 6
Irwin T. Quinn, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Ft Humboldt Post 212, Eureka
Ruth Gee Rowland, 3rd Vice Cmdr, Vallejo Post 104
Fred F. Bebergall, Adjutant, Golden Gate Post 40, San Francisco
Reed B. Cherington, Chaplain, Fremont Post 52, Palo Alto
Peter B. Kyne, Historian, Samuel Sill Post 156, Perris
Jack Fentry, Sgt-at-Arms, Fresno Post 4
Henry G. Mathewson, NEC, San Francisco Post 1
Department Convention: San Jose, Sept. 5-8, 1922
John R. Quinn, Commander, Merle Reed Post 124, Delano
Elias V. Rosenkranz, 1st Vice Cmdr, Victory Post 54, Los Angeles
Waker J. Hicks, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Sacramento Post 61
Gabrielle Tissot Mulvane, 3rd Vice Cmdr, San Bernardino Post 14
Morgan Keaton, Adjutant, Sacramento Post 61
N. W. Armstrong, Historian, Hayward Post 68
W. E. Edmondson, Chaplain, Victory Post 54, Los Angeles
William Flinn, Sgt-at-Arms, San Francisco Post 1
Buron R. Fitts, NEC, Los Angeles Post 8
George J. Hatfield, Alternate NEC, Stevinson Post 91
Department Convention: Eureka, Aug. 27-30, 1923
Seth Millington Jr., Commander, Gridley Post 210
Maurice F. Enderle, 1st Vice Cmdr, Santa Ana Post 131
Arthur F. Ager, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Dunsmuir Post 126
† Horace V. Ley, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Yreka, Ross Nellon Post 122, Yreka
Anna Cardoza Sexauer, 3rd Vice Cmdr, Santa Barbara Post 49
Morgan Keaton, Adjutant, Sacramento Post 61
Dwight Robinson, Historian, Fred Bunch Post 116, San Francisco
Father F. B. Clyne, Chaplain, Pittsburg Post 151
William Kollender, Sgt-at-Arms, Long Beach Post 27
John R. Quinn, NEC, Merle Reed Post 124, Delano,
H. G. Mathewson, Alternate NEC, San Francisco Post 1
Department Convention: Santa Cruz, Aug. 4-7, 1924
James F. Collins, Commander, Professional Engineers Post 495
George Miller, 1st Vice Cmdr, Zane Irwin Post 93, San Francisco
Roy W. Mingins, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Redwood City Post 105
Nell Boulware, 3rd Vice Cmdr, Golden Gate Post 40, San Francisco
Morgan Keaton, Adjutant (8/23-7/24), Sacramento Post 61
James K. Fisk (cmplet’d term), Adjutant, Berkeley Post 7
George A. Hartman, Chaplain, Boyce Aten Post 25, El Centro
Harold Ellenstein, Historian, Venice Post 177
C. K. Badger, Sgt-at-Arms, Frank S. Reynolds Post 26, Bakersfield
Seth Millington Jr., NEC, Gridley Post 210
Hilary H. Crawford, Alternate NEC, San Francisco Post 1
Department Convention: Avalon, Sept. 14-17, 1925
Nathan F. Coombs, Commander, Napa Post 113
Vern B. Fish, 1st Vice Cmdr, Mt. Lassen Post 167, Red Bluff
Dr. E. R. Fountain, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Merced Post 83
Miss Jean Griffith, 3rd Vice Cmdr, Pasadena Post 13
James K. Fisk, Adjutant, Berkeley Post 7
Rev. William E. Patrick, Chaplain, Oxnard Post 48
Gil Rankin, Historian, Frank S. Reynolds Post 26, Bakersfield
Thomas L. Cavett, Sgt-at-Arms, Victory Post 54, Los Angeles
George J. Hatfield, NEC, Stevinson Post 91
J. A. Sinclair, Alternate NEC, San Mateo Post 82
Department Convention: Susanville, Aug. 17-19, 1926
Allen B. Bixby, Commander, Pasadena Post 13
Dr. Wall M. Billngs, 1st Vice Cmdr, William R. Ledford Post 293
George H. Kindred, 2nd Vice Cmdr, Oxnard Post 48
Mrs. Marjorie Creagh, 3rd Vice Cmdr, Elisabeth Lee Post 296
Rev. J. R. Wright, Chaplain, Modesto Post 74
William Kollender, Historian, Long Beach Post 27
Ronald French, Sgt-at-Arms, Sunshine Post 251, Los Angeles
George J. Hatfield, NEC, Stevinson Post 91
J. A. Sinclair, Alternate NEC, San Mateo Post 82
Department Convention: Santa Barbara, Aug. 2-4, 1927
Dr. John F. Slavich, Commander, Oakland Post 5
Genevieve Crama, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Hollywood Women’s Post 185
Rev. Gordon Palmer, Chaplain, Los Angeles Post 8
William Langdon Prager; Historian, Hollywood Post 43
Edwin H. Sully, Sgt-at-Arms, Fred Bunch Post 116, San Francisco
Nathan F. Coombs, NEC, Napa Post 113
Leonard Wilson, Alternate NEC, Burbank Post 150
Department Convention: Stockton, Aug. 13-15, 1928
Phil Dodson, Commander, South Pasadena Post 140
James K. Fisk; Adjutant, Berkeley Post 7
Beulah M. Holdridge, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Golden Gate Post 40
Rt. Rev. Stephen F. Barron, Chaplain, Zane Irwin Post 93
Fred W. Smith, Historian, Robert L. Webster Post 50
Louis T. Ruff, Sgt-at-Arms, Los Angeles Post 8
Nathan F. Coombs, NEC, Napa Post 113
Dr. J. F. Slavich, Alternate NEC, Oakland Post 5
F. N. Belgrano Jr., Commander, Galileo Post 236, San Francisco
Mrs. Billie Schank, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Hollywood Women’s Post
185
Fred P. Trotter, Chaplain, Oxnard Post 48
Walter H. Killiam, Historian, Burlingame Post 163
Rufus M. Whaley, Sgt-at-Arms, Oakland Post No 5
Phil Dodson, NEC, Pasadena Post 140
Allen B. Bixby, Alternate NEC, Pasadena Post 13
Department Convention: Sacramento, Aug. 18-20, 1930
Clarence L. Kincaid, Commander, Hollywood Post 43
Catherine C. E. Reardon, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Jane Delano Post 235
Francis L. Albert, Chaplain, C. C. Thomas Navy Post 244, S.F.
Newton F. Armstrong, Historian, San Leandro Post 117
113
Fred R. Dukes, Sgt-at-Arms, Frank S. Reynolds Post 26,
Bakersfield
Phil Dodson, NEC, South Pasadena Post 140
Allen B. Bixby, Alternate NEC, Pasadena Post 13
Department Convention: Long Beach, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 1931
B. W. Gearhart, Commander, Fresno Post 4
Gertrude Tracy Scofield, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Los Angeles Post 8
Charles A. Rexroad, Chaplain, San Benito Post 69
John D. K. Perry, Historian, Fresno Post 4
David McCullough, Sgt-at-Arms, San Mateo Post 82
Frank N. Belgrano Jr., NEC, Galileo Post 236
J. Emmett McNamara, Alternate NEC, Merced Post 83
Department Convention: Oakland, Aug. 15-17, 1932
Van Hogan, Commander, 91st Division Post 356
Mary Dunaway, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, East Bay Women’s Post 379
John R. Lechner, Chaplain, Beverly Hills Post 253
Henry L. Marshall, Historian, Covina Post 207
John A. Sinclair, Judge Advocate, San Mateo Post 82
C. C. Stede, Sgt-at-Arms, Gardena Post 187
Frank N. Belgrano Jr., NEC, Galileo Post 236
J. Emmet McNamara, Alternate NEC, Merced Post 83
Department Convention: Pasadena, Aug. 14-16, 1933
Warren H. Atherton, Commander, Karl Ross Post 16, Stockton
Jefferson Brown, V. Cmdr-at-Large, Long Beach Womens Post 378
Rev. Paul Little, Chaplain, Chico Post 17
Stanley F. Dunmire, Historian, Veteran’s Home Post 306
James B. Burns, Judge Advocate, Zane Irwin Post 93
Steve Neilson, Sgt-at-Arms, Henry A. McNamara Post 29
B.W. Gearhart, NEC, Fresno Post 4
C. J. Turner, Alternate NEC, Los Angeles Post 8
Department Convention: San Francisco, Aug. 13-15, 1934
Homer L. Chaillaux, Commander, Inglewood Post 188
Esther C. Roach, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Fresno Women’s Post 367
Rev. Thomas Grice, Chaplain, Arthur L. Peterson Post 27
Joseph Chrisman, Historian, Manuel M. Lopes Post 240
Harry E. Engelund, Sgt-at-Arms, Los Angeles Police Post 381
B.W. Gearhart (resigned), NEC, Fresno Post 4 (left June 25, 1934)
C. J. Turner, Alternate NEC, Los Angeles Post 8
Department Convention: Fresno, Aug. 12-14, 1935
Archie M. Closson, Commander, Lodi Post 22
T. B. Wise, Assistant to the Adjutant, Inglewood Post 188
Marion W. Fisher, V. Cmdr-at-Large, San Diego Women’s Post 451
Archbishop John J. Mitty, Chaplain, San Francisco Post 1
Walter J. Pierce, Historian, Raisner Post 45
Thomas J. Riordan, Judge Advocate, George Washington Post 114
Claude P. Deal, Sgt-at-Arms, Fort Sutter Post 592
Homer I. Chaillaux (resigned), NEC, Inglewood Post 188
Clifton A. Hix, NEC, San Pedro Post 65 (through Aug. 14, 1934)
Dan W. Emmett, Commander, Ventura Post 339
T. B. Wise, Assistant to the Adjutant, Inglewood Post 188
Ruth Gustafson, V. Cmdr-at-Large, San Francisco Nurses Post 452
Rev. D. C. Williams, Chaplain, Madera Post 11
Floyd F. Helmick, Historian, George Washington Post 114
James B. Burns, Judge Advocate, Zane Irwin Post 93
William K. Kreitz, Sgt-at-Arms, Inglewood Post 188
Clifton A. Hix, NEC, San Pedro Post 65
L. F. Olson, Alternate NEC, 23rd Engineers Post 345
Department Convention: Stockton, Aug. 8-10, 1937
Thomas J. Riordan, Commander, George Washington Post 114
Charles C. McGonegal, Asst Adjutant, William C. Orr Jr Post 120
Mariona Koenig, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Hollywood Women’s Post 185
Harvey A. Hood, Chaplain, South Antelope Valley Post 401
Otto G. Hintermann, Historian, San Francisco Post 1
Eugene D. Bennett, Judge Advocate, Rialto Post 203
Fred Iverson, Sgt-at-Arms, Alfred J. Foster Post 34
Warren H. Atherton, NEC, Karl Ross Post 16
Drew A. Bernard, Alternate NEC, Glendale Post 127
Department Convention: Santa Monica, Sept. 16-17, 1938
Joseph S. Long, Commander, Riverside Post 79
Charles C. McGonegal, Asst Adjutant, Wm. C. Orr Jr Post 120
Bessie Carr Nola, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Jane Delano Post 235
Rev. Fr. Henry Walsh S.J., Chaplain, Santa Clara Post 419
J. A. Bennett, Historian, Riverside Post 79
John D. Home, Judge Advocate, Hollywood Post 43
John A. Sinclair, Asst Judge Advocate, San Mateo Post 82
Ed Burke, Sgt-at-Arms, Fire Fighters Post 102
Warren H. Atherton, NEC, Karl Ross Post 16
Drew A. Bernard, Alternate NEC, Glendale Post 127
Department Convention: Oakland, Aug. 14-16, 1939
Dr. H. G. Watters, Commander, Edward H. Lorenson Post 121
Mollie Dolan, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Los Angeles Post 8
Rev. Carl C. DeMott, Chaplain, 91st Division AE. Post 356
Walter Naughton, Historian, Allied Post 302
Alfred McLaren, Asst Judge Advocate, Edwin T. Brown Post 268
Edwin W. Boney, Sgt-at-Arms, Fresno Post 4
Joseph S. Long, NEC, Riverside Post 79
Thomas J. Riordan, Alternate NEC, George Washington Post 114
William S. Dunn, Commander, Holdzkum Post 107
Peggy Lovelace, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, San Francisco Post 1
Rev. Irvin Askine, Chaplain, Oakland Post 5
George Fisher, Judge Advocate, Padre Serra Post 370
John A. Sinclair, Assoc. Judge Advocate, San Mateo Post 82
Floyd E. Tumbleson, Sgt-at-Arms, Star Post 309
Joseph S. Long, NEC, Riverside Post 79
Department Convention: Hollywood, Aug. 10-12, 1936
114
Thomas J. Riordan, Alternate NEC, George Washington Post 114
William J. Farrell, Commander, Petaluma Post 28
Myrtle Kinsey, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Glendale Women’s Post 427
Rev. Dan Hogan, Chaplain, San Diego Post 6
Thomas A. Rishel, Sgt-at-Arms, Oakland Post 5
Thomas J. Riordan, NEC, George Washington Post 114
William S. Dunn, Alternate NEC, Holdzkum Post 107
Department Convention: Los Angeles, Aug. 17-19, 1942
Robert F. Garner Jr., Commander, San Bernardino Post 14
Charles C. McGonegal; Asst Adjutant, William C. Orr Jr. Post 120
Adelaide Moddison, VC-at-Large, Capital City Women’s Post 389
Rev Cornelius Kennedy, Chaplain, Redwood City Post 105
George Contreras, Sgt-at-Arms, Los Angeles Post 8
Thomas J. Riordan, NEC, George Washington Post 114
William S. Dunn, Alternate NEC, Holdzkum Post 107
Department Officials, l942-1943
Leon Happell, Commander, Karl Ross Post 16
Charles McGonegal, Asst Adjutant, William C. Orr Jr. Post 120
Ursula Harrison, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Hollywood Women’s Post 185
Henry L. Watson, Chaplain, Redlands Post 106
Walter Naughton, Historian, Allied Post No, 302
Charles Bauer, Sgt-at-Arms, San Anselmo Post 179
Leon V. McCardle, NEC, Victory Post 54
Dr. Henry G. Watters, Alt NEC, Edward H. Lorensore Post 121
Department Convention: Los Angeles, Aug. 15-17, 1944
William P. Haughton, Commander, El Monte Post 261
Charles C. McGonegal, Asst Adjutant, Wliliam C. Orr Jr Post 120
Cleo Hintermann, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, Peninsula Women’s Post 506
Rev. Leland Cook, Chaplain, San Diego Post 6
John A. Sinclair, Judge Advocate, San Mateo Post No 82
George F. Farrell, Sgt-at-Arms, Cleo Davis Post 152
Leon V. McCardle, NEC, Victory Post 54
Dr. Henry G. Watters, Alt. NEC, Edward H. Lorenson Post 121
War Effort & Rehabilitation Conference
Sacramento, Aug.24- 26, 1945
Ed W. Bolt, Commander, C. C. Thomas Navy Post 244
Russell C. Gordon, Assistant Adjutant, Zane Irwin Post 93
Mae Murphy, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, San Diego Women’s Post 451
Rev. William J. Owen, Chaplain, Napa Post 113
John A. Sinclalr, Judge Advocate, San Mateo Post 82
Harry Welch, Sgt-at-Arms, Belmont Post 377
Leon Happell, NEC, Karl Ross Post 16
Robert F. Garner. Jr., A1ternate NEC, San Bernardino Post 14
Irvin R. “Bob” Snyder, Commander, Sunland-Tujunga Post 250"
Homer L. Chaillaux, Adjutant, Inglewood Post 188
Warren B. “Bert” Hillman, Adjutant, Montrose Post 288"
Donald L. Clarke, Asst Adjutant, Adm. Daniel J. Callaghan Post 592
Helen Barker, Vice Cmdr-at-Large, San Francisco Nurses’ Post 452
Rev. B. Errol Parish, Chaplain, Parkside Post 505
Frank Nicely, Sgt-at-Arms, Santa Paula Post 480
Leon Happell, NEC, Karl Ross Post 16
Norman D. Dunbar, Alternate NEC, Century Post 485
Department Convention: Los Angeles, Sept. 22-24, 1947
Richard H. Chamberlain, Commander, Piedmont Post 514
Donald L. Clarke, Adjutant, Adm. Daniel J. Callaghan Post 592
Gordon A. Lyons, Assistant Adjutant, Menlo Park Post 443
Rt. Rev. Thomas Nolan O’Toole, Chaplain, Celtic Post 569
R. C. “Babe” Neergaard, Sgt-at-Arms, 363rd Infantry Post 408"
Wm. P. Haughton, NEC, El Monte Post 261
Ed W. Bolt, Alternate NEC, C. C. Thomas Navy Post 244
Leo Connolly, Vice Cmdr, Theodore Roosevelt Post 21
J. F. Ahern, Vice Cmdr, Henry A. McNamara Post 29
Thomas G. Nelson, Vice Cmdr, Fresno Federal Post 509
Dr. Russell W. Starr, Vice Cmdr, Allied Post 302
Ralph M. Nocodemus, Vice Cmdr, Brea Post 181
Helen M. Smith, Vice Cmdr, Navy Women’s Post 487
Lewis S. Sloneker, Director of Rehabilitation, Karl Ross Post 16
Department Convention: San Francisco, Sept. 2-5, 1948
Harry L. Foster, Commander, San Diego Post 6
Dr. Theodore R. Leen, Chaplain, Karl Ross Post 16
George W. Fisher, Asst Judge Advocate, Padre Serra Post 370
Arthur Nelson, Sgt-at-Arms, Sunland-Tujunga Post 250
William P. Haughton (resigned), NEC, El Monte Post 261
Ed W. Bolt, Alternate NEC, C.C. Thomas Navy Post 244
John E. Short, Vice Cmdr, Sacramento Post No.61
Fred Coulman, Vice Cmdr, San Francisco Post 1
Charles Epperson, Vice Cmdr, Karl Ross Post 16
Aug. Utz, Vice Cmdr, South Pasadena Post 140
Earl Marsh, Vice Cmdr, Upland Post 73
Ora Merritt, Vice Cmdr, Clara D. Noyes Post 553
Dr. Berthal Henning, Medical Advisor, Zane Irwin Post 93
Department Convention: Long Beach, Aug. 14-17, 1949
Rex F. Whitmore, Commander, Bakersfield Post 26
Dr. Lester Bond, Chaplain, San Diego Post 6
Richard J. Welch Jr., Judge Advocate, Riverside Post 79
William O. Wright, Sgt-at-Arms, Vallejo Post 104
Ed W. Bolt, NEC, C.C. Thomas Navy Post 244
115
Harry L. Foster, Alternate NEC, San Diego Post 6
Arthur Atkinson, Historian, Glendale Post 127
John J. Sheehy, Vice Cmdr, San Anselmo Post 179
George A. Mann, Vice Cmdr, Burlingame Post 163
Roy Schnauer, Vice Cmdr, Owen Saling Post 148
Richard J. Myerscough, Vice Cmdr, Boyce Aten Post 25
Etta Zeh, Vice Cmdr, Long Beach Women’s Post 378
Dr. H. G. Watters, Medical Advisor, Edw. H. Lorenson, Post 121
Lewis K. Gough, Commander, Pasadena Post 13
Gordon A. Lyons, Adjutant (Acting), Menlo Park Post 443
Rev. Edward P. Mattson, Chaplain, Berkeley Post 7
Van H. Pinney, Judge Advocate, C. C. Thomas Navy Post 244
John H. Briel, Sgt-at-Arms, San Diego Post 6
Ed Bolt(resigned), NEC, CC Thomas Navy Post 244
Harry Foster (cmplet’ed term), San Diego Post 6
Jack F. Ahern, Alternate NEC, Henry A. McNamara Post 29
Howard L. Dayton, Vice Cmdr, Butte Post 478
Art Daniels, Vice Cmdr, Exeter Post 94
Earl Baldwin, Vice Cmdr, Glendale Post 127
J. A. Bennett, Vice Cmdr, Riverside Post 79
Irma Glasser, Vice Cmdr, A. E. Hollfield Post 614
Dr. Walter Z. Baro, Medical Advisor, Triangle Post 670
Lewis S. Sloneker, Rehabilitation Director, Karl Ross Post 16
Department Convention: San Diego, Sept. 10-13, 1951
Stanley F. Dunmire, Commander, Veterans Home Post 306
Gordon A. Lyons. Adjutant, Menlo Park Post 443
William H. Bannister, Chaplain, Newport Harbor Post 291
Leonard A. Thomas. Judge Advocate, San Anselmo Post 179
F. F. Augine, Sgt-at-Arms, Emil J. Nelson Jr. Post 590
Harry L. Foster, NEC, San Diego Post 6
J. F. Ahern, Alternate NEC, Henry A. McNamara Post 29
Al Weinberg (cmplet’ed term), Historian, Greayer Clover Post 254
Don Cave, Vice Cmdr, Fort Humboldt Post 212
William P. Johnston, Vice Cmdr, Sportsmen’s Post 99
Bill Bauer, Vice Cmdr, Mt. Whitney Post 265
Henry B. Will, Vice Cmdr, Robert T. McColley Post 87
Thomas W. Stauts, Vice Cmdr, City Service Post 537
Anna O’Hara, Vice Cmdr, Hollywood Women’s Post 185
Dr. Walter Z. Baro, Medical Advisor, Triangle Post 670
Department Convention: Fresno, Aug. 3-6, 1952
John D. Home, Commander, Hollywood Post 43
Gordon A. Lyons, Adjutant, Menlo Park Post 443
Rev. Paul J. Redmond, Chaplain, Fresno Federal Post 509
William A. White, Judge Advocate, Insurance Post 404
George Burleson, Sgt-at-Arms, Benjamin Bowie Post 228
Harry L. Foster, NEC, San Diego Post 6
J. F. Ahern, Alternate NEC, Henry A. McNamara Post 29
Daisy Ulrich, Historian. Stanislaus Women’s Post 691
F. L. Hill, Vice Cmdr, Thomas Tucker Post 204
Chester Stalter, Vice Cmdr, Monterey Peninsula Post 41
Carl E. Christensen, Vice Cmdr, Joe Mikkelson Post 183
John C. Dunn, Vice Cmdr, South Bay Post No.184
George T. Kellogg, Vice Cmdr, Yorba Linda Post 679
Frank O. Johnson. Vice Cmdr, Blue Devils of America Post 369
Hope Kennedy, Vice Cmdr, San Francisco Post 1
Department Convention: Long Beach, July 31-Aug. 2, 1953
William A. White, Commander, Insurance Post 404
Rabbi Maxwell Dubin, Chaplain, Hollywood Post 43
Malcolm M. Champlain, Judge Advocate, Montclair Post 638
A. C. “Tiny” Ryan, Sgt-at-Arms, Lewis White Post 76"
Jack Ahern, NEC, Henry A. McNamara Post 29
John D. Homme, Alternate NEC, Hollywood Post 43,
Max Brents (cmplet’d term), Alternate NEC, Goree-Lake Post 90
Hope Kennedy, Historian, San Francisco Post 1
Wilton Kister, Vice Cmdr, Oroville Post 95
Harry Bramble (resigned), Vice Cmdr, Lafayette Post 517
J. Kenneth Coveney (new), Vice Cmdr, Henry A. McNamara Post 29
Robert Eccelestone, Vice Cmdr, James McDermott Post 172
Dee Holder, Vice Cmdr, 91st Division A. E. F. Post 356
Howard Purcell, Vice Cmdr, Big Bear Lake Post 584
Al Mehn, Vice Cmdr, Oxnard Post 48
Harriett Kreitz Gilmore, Vice Cmdr, Centinela Women’s Post 840
Department Convention: San Francisco, July 25-28, 1954
William R. Burke, Commander, Los Angeles Post 8
Rev. Norman Edwards, Chaplain, Redwood Clty Post 105
Alfred P. Chamie, Judge Advocate, Downtown Post 336
Fred Schenck, Sgt-at-Arms, Highland Park Post 206
Jack Ahern, NEC, Henry A McNamara Post 29
Max Brents, Alternate NEC, Goree-Lake Post 90
William N. Bucknam, Historlan, Ceres Post 491
Edward Gein, Vice Cmdr, Reams Post 182
Milton W. Kletter, Vice Cmdr, Emil J. Nelson Jr. Post 590
Arden A. Powers, Vice Cmdr, Modesto Post No.74
Joseph J. Kollar, Vice Cmdr, Poppy Post 386
R. Pete Ostrander, Vice Cmdr, Boyce Aten Post 25
Joseph Farber, Vice Cmdr, Pasadena Post 13
Mary Jo Black Martindale, Vice Cmdr, Marin Women’s Post 757
Lewls S. Sloneker, Rehabilitation Director, Karl Ross Post 16
Department Convention: San Diego, June 26-29, 1955
Malcolm M. Champlin, Commander, Montclalr Post 638
G. H. Bud” Gilliland, Chaplain, Glendale Post 127"
Edward M. Jaffa, Judge Advocate, Berkeley Post 7
Leroy Calhoun, Sgt-at-Arms, State Center Post 511
Willlam R. Burke, NEC, Los Angeles Post 8
Arten Pony” Powers, Alternate NEC, Modesto Post 74"
Lucile Graham, Historian, San Carlos Post 585
Anderson Andy” Cordill, Vice Cmdr, South Sacramento Post 801"
Herman Bud” Johnson, Vice Cmdr, San Carlos Post 585"
Harold Dyar, Vice Cmdr, Merle Reed Post 124
Al Kaiser, Vice Cmdr, Maywood Post 223
Everett Earl, Vice Cmdr, Banning Post 129
V. E. Sy” Simons, Vice Cmdr, Sunland-Tujunga Post 250"
Nancy Wright, Vice Cmdr, San Diego Women’s Post No; 451
Department Convention: Fresno, June 28- July 1, 1956
116
Joseph M. Farber, Commander, Pasadena Post 13
Gordon A. Lyons, Adjutant, Menlo-Adobe Post 443
Rev. Raymond F. Copeland, S. J., Chaplain, San Jose Post 89
Dee Holder, Judge Advocate, 91st Division A. E. F. Post 356
John H. Van Vleet, Sgt-at-Arms, Whittier Post 51
William R. Burke, NEC, Los Angeles Post 8
Arden “Pony” Powers, Alternate NEC, Modesto Post 74"
Gertrude Z. Denham, Historian, Ventura Post 339
Charles Hurlburt, Vice Cmdr, Arcata Post 274
Dyer Pierson, Vice Cmdr, Berkeley Post 7
David Bromley, Vice Cmdr, Inyo Post 118
Baldo Kristovich, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles County Post 810
Roscoe Morse, Vice Cmdr, North Island Service Post 753
Fred Hill, Vice Cmdr, Pacific Post 290
Frieda Frances Jones, Vice Cmdr, San Francisco Women’s Post 296
Department Convention: Long Beach, June 27-30, 1957
Leo W. Crawford, Commander, Menlo-Adobe Post 828
Rev. E. R. Cummings, Chaplain, Ramona Post 332
Baldo Kristovich, Judge Advocate, Los Angeles County Post 810
George C. Meinke, Sgt-at-Arms, Inyo Post 118
Malcolm M. Champlin, NEC, Montclair Post 638
John C. Dunn, Alternate NEC, South Bay Post 184
Loyce Cook, Historian, Virginia Boden Post 719
Clyde Todd, Vice Cmdr, Tulelake Post 164
William Armstrong, Vice Cmdr, Parkside.Post 505
Walter Aufderheide, Vice Cmdr, Fresno Post No.4
William Kreitz Jr., Vice Cmdr, Inglewood Post 188
Marvin Robinson, Vice Cmdr, San Clemente Post 423
Levert Prosky, Vice Cmdr, Oak View Post 686
Edith White Lester, Vice Cmdr, Long Beach Women’s Post 378
Department Convention: Sacramento, June 26-29, 1958
Alfred P. Chamie, Commander, Downtown Post 336
Most Rev. Alden J. Bell, Chaplain, Los Angeles Post 8
Willlam K. Powell, Sgt-at-Arms, Hollywood Post 43
Malcolm Champlin (resigned), NEC, Montclair Post 638
John C. Dunn, Alternate NEC, South Bay Post 184
Robert M. McCurdy, Alternate NEC to NEC, Pasadena Post 13
Virginia Farber, Historian, Pasadena Post 13
E. R. Curtis, Vice Cmdr, Gasperoni-Bennett-O’Bryan Post 834
Bernard D. Murphy, Vice Cmdr, Memory Post 399
Vernon D. Kuhl, Vice Cmdr, Lodi Post 22
J. Vincent Walker, Vice Cmdr, Whittier Post 51
Harold C. Murphy (cmplet’d term), VC, San Bernardino Post 14
Lester E. Galitz, Vice Cmdr, Ontario Post 112
Joseph L. Cornaggia, Vice Cmdr, El Sereno Post 436
Josephine F. Petersen, Vice Cmdr, Humboldt Bay Women’s Post 633
Department Convention: Hollywood, June 23-26, 1959
John J. Flynn, Commander, Vallejo Post 104
Rev. Harry D. Durkee, Chaplain, Louis Hagen Post 340
Bernard “Ben” S. Ferro, Sgt-at-Arms, Rex Ish Post 88"
Alfred P. Chamie, NEC, Downtown Post 336
Bernard D. Murphy, Alternate NEC, Memory Post 399
Rebecca Elizabeth Wyland, Historian, Glendale Women’s Post 427
George A. Bird Jr., Vice Cmdr, Yuba Sutter Post 42
Manuel Luz, Vice Cmdr, Fil-Am Post 652
Lee Hampson, Vice Cmdr, Modesto Post 74
Sam Gray, Vice Cmdr, Frank J. Irwin State Post 546
James F. Tuttle, Vice Cmdr, Hokdzkom Post 107
C. S. “Steve” Foote, Vice Cmdr, Van Nuys Post 193
Loretta “Letty” O. Phillips, Vice Cmdr, Hollywood Women’s Post 185
Department Convention: San Francisco, June 23-26, 1960
C. S. “Steve” Foote (resigned), Commander, Van Nuys Post 193"
Sidney L. Gelber (cmplet’d term), Commander, Los Feliz Post 527
Gordon A. Lyons (resigned), Adjutant, Menlo-Adobe Post 828
Jack A. Stockman (cmplet’d term), Adjutant, Livingston Post 539
Allan Dailey Jr (resigned), Judge Advocate, Glendale Post 127
Fred Nessler, Sgt-at-Arms, Arthur I. Peterson Post 27
Alfred P. Chamie, NEC, Downtown Post 336
Bernard D. Murphy, Alternate NEC, Memorial Post 399
Frances Avila, Historian, Sequoia Post 96
Edmund Reedy, Vice Cmdr, Jack London Post 480
Frank E. Scott, Vice Cmdr, Louis Hagen Post 340
William H. Thompson, Vice Cmdr, Porterville Post 20
Joseph Aug.ine, Vice Cmdr, South Gate Post 335
Frank N. Rose, Vice Cmdr, Riverside Post 79
Sidney L. Gelber(resigned), Vice Cmdr, Los Feliz Post 527
Irving Cohen (cmplet’d term), Vice Cmdr, Al Jolson Post 522
Virginia Pierce Doan, Vice Cmdr, Virginia Boden Post 718
Department Convention: Long Beach, June 29-July 2, 1961
John R. Hann, Commander, Merced Post 83
Jack A. Stockman, Adjutant, Livingston Post 728
Rev. James J. Kelly, S. J., Chaplain, Mono Basin Post 672
Allan F. Daily Jr., Judge Advocate, Glendale Post 127
Pete Hegre, Sgt-at-Arms, Municipal Post 429
John J. Flynn, NEC, Vallejo Post 104
Louis L. Fitcher, Alternate NEC, Tom Mix Post 583
Rachel Baker Robinson, Historian, Orange Co. Women’s Post 768
Peter Benton, Vice Cmdr, George W. Manhart Post 391
Robert E. Saelens, Vice Cmdr, San Francisco Post 1
George Meinke, Vice Cmdr, Inyo Post 118
Alfred F. Mazzie, Vice Cmdr, East Los Angeles Post 323
W. K. Barker, Vice Cmdr, Chula Vlsta Post 434
James C. Selover; Vice Cmdr, Santa Barbara Post 49
Justine Werner, Vice Cmdr, Encino Post 582
Department Convention: Fresno, June 28-July 1, 1962
Roscoe T. Morse, Commander, North Island Service Post 753
Fay K. Emmons, Chaplain, San Clemente Post 423
Charles Schleppy, Sgt-at-Arms, Echo Park Post 414
John J. Flynn, National Executive. Committeeman, Vallejo Post 104
Louis L. Fitcher, Alternate NEC, Tom Mix Post 583
Juanita Wright, Historian, Dr. Albert Solland Post 750
Howard Owens, Vice Cmdr, Lewis White Post 76
Harry Stanley, Vice Cmdr, San Carlos Post 585
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Harry Dennis, Vice Cmdr, Fresno Federal Post 509
Alex Kahanowicz, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles City Hall Post 387
Cruz Sandoval, Vice Cmdr, Placentia Post 277
Marvln Avery, Vice Cmdr, East Pasadena Post 280
Karen Fuller, Vice Cmdr, Jane Delano Post 235
Department Convention: San Bernardino, June 27-30, 1963
A. Lee Oder, Commander, Berkeley Post 7
Rabbi Samuel W. Chomsky, D. d., Chaplain, Triangle Post 670
T. V. Jones, Sgt-at-Arms, Theodore Roosevelt Post 21
Roscoe T. Morse, NEC, North Island Service Post 753
Howard Owens, Alternate NEC, Lewis White Post 76
Natalie Harper, Historian, Gonzales Post 81
N. C. Betts, Vice Cmdr, Shasta Post 197
Arthur C. Ames, Vice Cmdr, San Leandro Post 117
A. W. Arbogast, Vice Cmdr, Ed Stewart Post 803
Rollo Bennett, Vice Cmdr, South Gate Post 335
Russell Wood, Vice Cmdr, Rim of the World Post 360
Roy E. Armstrong, Vice Cmdr, Glendale Post 127
Syble L. Belden, Vice Cmdr, San Bernardino Post 14
William K. Kreitz Jr., Commander, Inglewood Post 188
Dr. Robert Ziegler, Chaplain, Musicians Post 424
Clark Ed Cook Jr., Sgt-at-Arms, Chatsworth Post 622
Roscoe T. Morse, NEC, North Island Service Post 753
Howard Owens, Alternate NEC, Lewis White Post 76
Merle M. Birnie Trobough, Historian, George W. Manhart Post 391
Homer L. Vincent, Vice Cmdr, Thomas Tucker Post 204
Richard H. Mibach, Vice Cmdr, Golden Gate Post 40
Chattie E. Cook, Vice Cmdr, Rex Ish Post 88
Thomas Pope, Vice Cmdr, William Charles Orr Jr. Post 120
Charles H. Sharp, Vice Cmdr, Boyce Aten Post 25
Charles K. Wright, Vice Cmdr, Will Rogers Post 539
Helen Campbell, Vice Cmdr, Redwood City Post 105
Harry C. Dennis, Commander, Fresno Federal Post 509
Rev. LeRoy Nattress, Chaplain, Inglewood Post 188
Ralph Neusius, Sgt-at-Arms George I. Houx, Post 515
A. Lee Oder, NEC, Berkeley Post 7
Norman M. “Pat” Lyon, Alternate NEC, Aviators Post 350"
Florence E. Land, Historian, Santa Monica Women’s Post 704
William E. Bluett, Vice Cmdr, Yuba-Sutter Post 42
Bradley J. Stephens, Vice Cmdr, Palo Alto Post 375
Jesse F. McCarty, Vice Cmdr, Fellows Post 63
John B. Hanson, Vice Cmdr, L. A. Water & Power Post 342
Lloyd Higginson; Vice Cmdr, Perris Post 595
Donald W. Foote, Vice Cmdr, Ventura Post 339
Sophronia J. Miller, Vice Cmdr, Frank J. Gard Post 153
Department Convention: Bakersfield, June 23-26, 1966
Sam Gray, Commander, Frank J. Irwin State Post 547
Rev. David H. Romeis, Chaplain, Walnut Creek Post 115
Clifton Coleman, Sgt-at-Arms, Carl R. Meairs Post 289
A. Lee Oder, NEC, Berkeley Post 7
Norman M. “Pat” Lyon, Alternate NEC, Aviators Post 350"
Franklin Azbill, Historian, Board of Education Post 413
Wllliam E. Wagner, Vice Cmdr, Twin Cities Post 313
Dean Harper, Vice Cmdr, Gonzales Post 81
T. Eugene Barrows, Vice Cmdr, Mt. Whitney Post 265
Ernest J. Wheeler Sr., Vice Cmdr, South Gate Post 225
Ernest A. Smith, Vice Cmdr, La Mesa Post 282
James A. Gllbert, Vice Cmdr, Pasadena Post 13
Persis A. Stanley, Vice Cmdr, Mill Valley Post 284
Edward J. Sharkey, Commander, Golden Gate Post 40
Jack A. Stockman (resigned), Adjutant, Livingston Post 728
Frank L. Remsnyder (cmplet’d term), Adjutant, Parkside Post No
505
Rt. Rev. Michael F. Cooney, Chaplain, Chino Post 299
Gilbert Sutherland, Sgt-at-Arms, Albany Post 292
William K. Kreitz Jr., NEC, Inglewood Post 188
Anthony L. Visco, Alternate NEC, Harding Post 161
Richard M. Miehling, Historian, Wilkins Post 37
Andrew P. Salontai, Vice Cmdr, Haggin Grant Post 521
W. B. Nola, Vice Cmdr, Harding Post 161
Milton L. Randolph, Vice Cmdr, Fresno Post 607
Nathan Sommer, Vice Cmdr, East Los Angeles Post 323
Frank Mason, Vice Cmdr, Fullerton Post 142
Ed M. Washington Jr., Vice Cmdr, York Valley Post 726
Edith W. Quinn, Vice Cmdr, San Diego Women’s Post 451
Department Convention: Fresno, June 23-26, 1968
Harold E. Heinly, Commander, Santa Ana Post 131
Edward J. Sharkey, Adjutant, Golden Gate Post 40
William A. Bigby Jr., Chaplain, State Center Post 511
Charles M . Meech, Sgt-at-Arms, Kenneth L. Blanchard Post 255
William K. Kreitz Jr., NEC, Inglewood Post 188
Anthony L. Visco, Alternate NEC, Hardin Post 161
Anna T. Brown, Historian, Santa Monica Women’s Post 704
James H. Cruse, Vice Cmdr, Walker Bailey Post 205
Theo Mainaris, Vice Cmdr, Emil J. Nelson Jr. Post 590
Frank H. Machado, Vice Cmdr, McFall-Grisham Post 249
Marcus Muskat, Vice Cmdr, Echo Park Post 414
Eugene Chisam, Vice Cmdr, Ontario Post 112
Cecil L. Bandy, Vice Cmdr, East Hollywood Post 526
Natalie Harper, Vice Cmdr, Gonzales Post 81
Bradley J. Stephens, Commander, Palo Alto Post 375
Dr. Lewis G. Hunte, Chaplain, Leyte Post 625
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Chester D. Smith, Sgt-at-Arms, San Anselmo Post 179
Leo W. Crawford, NEC, Redwood City Post 105
James P. Bradley, Alternate NEC, Hollywood Post 43
Hope Kennedy, Historian, San Francisco Post 1
Carl H. Johnson, Vice Cmdr, Ross Neilon Post 122
Frank E. Gomes, Vice Cmdr, San Mateo Post 82
Arthur Casaretto, Vice Cmdr, Livingston Post 728
Stephen S. Byko, Vice Cmdr, Teddy’s Rough Riders Post 516
Aubrey Garner, Vice Cmdr, Brawley Post 60
Clyde Cox, Vice Cmdr, Pismo Beach Post 727
Josephine Hindle, Vice Cmdr, Hollywood Women’s Post 185
James A Glbert, Commander, Pasadena Post 13
Rev. Primus Bennett, Chaplain, Rex Ish Post 88
Robert F. Willey, Sgt-at-Arms, Costa Mesa Post 455
Leo Crawford, NEC, Redwood City Post 195
James P. Bradley, Alternate NEC, Hollywood Post 43
Harry Miya, Historlan, Miracle Mile Post 693
Tommy K. Merino, Vice Cmdr, Indian Valley Post 568
Charles A. Lindh, Vice Cmdr, Albany Post 929
Donald Ray Prewer, Vice Cmdr, Charter Oak Post 743
Marvin E. Jones, Vice Cmdr, South Bay Post 184
Hubert Bernard, Vice Cmdr, Jack Bender Memorial Post 394
John M. Garis, Vice Cmdr, West Covina Post 790
Mae Mitchell, Vice Cmdr, Capital City Women’s Post 389
Department Convention: Los Angeles, June 24-27, 1971
Andrew P. Salontai, Commander, Haggin-Grant Post 521
Rabbi Pincus Goodblatt, Chaplain, Granada Hills Post 829
Orencio Perez, Sgt-at-Arms, Seaside Post 591
James A. Gilbert, NEC, Pasadena Post 13
Bradley J. Stephens, Alternate NEC, Palo Alto Post 375
J. J. Bettencourt, Historian, Manual M. Lopes Post 240
Harold F. Arnold, Vice Cmdr, Sutter Post 705
Richard J. Spence, Vice Cmdr. Southern Pacific Post 412
Vincent J. Taylor, Vice Cmdr, John Armitage Post 684
William E. Wascher, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles City Hall Post 387
Glenn H. Murphy, Vice Cmdr, Studio City Post 467
Anne Dougherty, Vice Cmdr, Studio City Post 467
Bertha Burr” Ellwood, Vice Cmdr, Studio City Post 467"
Lewis Sloneker, Rehabilitation Director, Karl Ross Post 16
Bernard L. Weddel, Vice Cmdr, Willow Glen Post 318
E. C. Brady, Vice Cmdr, Fresno Police Post 607
Alfred Diaz, Vice Cmdr, South Gate Post 335
Ernest E. McAvan, Vice Cmdr, Anaheim Post 72
Donald M. Lindsay, Vice Cmdr, Palisades Post 283
Norie White, Vice Cmdr, Merced Post 83
Department Convention: Anaheim, June 21-24, 1973
Milton L. Randolph, Commander, Fresno Police Post 607
Rev. Robert Juergens, Chaplain, Arthur L. Peterson Post 27
John B. Coman, Judge Advocate, Hollywood Post 43
Allen Guthrie, Sgt-at-Arms, Haggin Grant Post 521
Bradley J. Stephens, NEC, Palo Alto Post 375
Donald W. Foote, Altemate NEC, Ventura Post 339
Phyllis Meyer, Historian, San Fernando Post 176
James Meredith, Vice Cmdr, McClellan Post 818
Orencio Perez, Vice Cmdr, Seaside Post 591
Berton G. McColl, Vice Cmdr, Karl Ross Post 16
Robert A. Okeson, Vice Cmdr, Rivera Post 411
Duane E. Bickle, Vice Cmdr, Redlands Post 106
Elvin R. Morgan, Vice Cmdr, Santa Barbara Post 49
W. Anne Wilder, Vice Cmdr, Magella C. Mars Post 752
Marvin E. Jones, Commander, South Bay Post 184
Rev. Wayne F. Kildall, Chaplain, Lodi Post 22
Michael Seaton, Sgt-at-Arms, Pasadena Post 13
Bradley J. Stephens, NEC, Palo Alto Post 375
Donald W. Foote, Alternate NEC, Ventura Post 339
Dorothie M. Raymond, Historian, Capital City Women’s Post 389
C. Howard Stoltz, Vice Cmdr, Walker Bailey Post 205
Anthony L. Tony” Visco, Vice Cmdr, Hardin-Nola Post 161"
Larry Frederickson, Vice Cmdr, Merced Post 83
Norman Conn, Vice Cmdr. Los Angeles Police Post 381
Kenneth Daniels, Vice Cmdr, Boyce Aten Post 25
Walter Martinez, Vice Cmdr, Borinquen Post 508
Rae Pruszynski, Vice Cmdr, Patriots Post 580
Bernard L. Weddel, Commander, Willow Glen Post 318
James L. Smith (cmplet’d term), Adjutant, Visalia Post 18
Rev. Karl E. Kniseley, Chaplain, Glendale Post 127
Leroy Stumps Jr., Sgt-at-Arms, A. H. Wall Post 435
Cecil L. Bandy, NEC, East Hollywood Post 526
Milton L. Randolph, Alternate NEC, Fresno Police Post 607
Norie White, Historian, Merced Post 83
Alvin M. Krank, Service Officer, Westwood Bruin Post 271
L. E. “Gene” Sisk, Vice Cmdr, Cheula Post 92"
Kenneth Gamblin, Vice Cmdr, Sunset Post 400
Dale F. Swan, Vice Cmdr, Sunset Post 400
Carl J. Johnson, Vice Cmdr, Magellan C. Mars Post 572
Robert J. Castillo, Vice Cmdr, Riverside Post 79
James G. Jones, Vice Cmdr, North Hollywood Post 307
E. Marjorie Smith, Vice Cmdr, Ventura Post Post 339
Department Convention: San Jose, June 22-25, 1972
Cecil L. Bandy, Commander, East Hollywood Post 526
Aug. J. Taylor, Chaplain, Naval Supply Post 695
E.D. Martinez, Sgt-at-Arms, Florence Post 30
James A. Gilbert, NEC, Pasadena Post 13
Bradley J. Stephens, Alternate NEC, Palo Alto Post 375
Evelyn Hart Wallace, Historian, Memory Post 399
William R. Williams, Vice Cmdr, Rago Christopher Post 165
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Department Convention: Stockton, June 24-27, 1976
Lloyd Higginson, Commander, Riverside Post 79
James L. Smith, Adjutant, Visalia Post 18
Rev. William A. Few, Chaplain, Bakersfield Post 26
Robert W. Gilmore, Sgt-at-Arms, Willis A. Rowe Post 538
Cecil L. Bandy, NEC, East Hollywood Post 526
Milton L. Randolph, Alternate NEC, Fresno Police Post 607
LaReine Maxey, Historian, San Diego Post 6
Donald V. Fitz, Vice Cmdr, Thomas Tucker Post 204
Gordon H. Yule, Sr., Vice Cmdr, Brisbane Post 473
Chester Howard, Vice Cmdr, John M. Armitage Post 684
John Hudak, Vice Cmdr, Lakewood Post 496
Henry J. Schultz, Vice Cmdr, Alvin Myo Dunn Post 365
Robert G. Jackson, Vice Cmdr, Palisades Post 293
Elsie M. Doud, Vice Cmdr, John M. Armitage Post 684
Department Convention: Palm Springs, June 23-26, 1977
George Sinopoli, Commander, George Van Vleet Jr. Post 594
Harold E. Heinly, Judge Advocate, Santa Ana Post 131
Maurice Wilson, Sgt-at-Arms, Charter Oak Post 743
Bernard L. Weddel, NEC, Willow Glen Post 318
Lloyd Higginson, Alternate NEC, Riverside Post 79
Sylvia S. Hendry, Historian, San Fernando Valley Women’s Post 629
Tony M. DiPlacito, Vice Cmdr, Yuba Sutter Post 42
Wilson E. Black, Vice Cmdr, San Leandro Post 117
Bruce Thiesen, Vice Cmdr, Kingsburg Post 191
Sidney Schecter, Vice Cmdr, Allied Post 302
G. Jerry Holland, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Police Post 381
Kenneth E. Hardman, Vice Cmdr, Los Alamitos Post 716
Humphrey J. Nixon, Vice Cmdr, Santa Barbara Post 49
Margaret M. Sullivan, Vice Cmdr, San Diego Women’s Post 451
Department Convention: San Mateo, June 22-25, 1978
John B. Coman, Commander, Hollywood Post 43
George A. Rose, Adjutant, Alameda Post 9
Rev. Francis I. Markey, Chaplain, Monterey Bay Post 778
Virgel Ryan, Sgt-at-Arms, Monterey Park Post 397
Bernard L. Weddel, NEC, Willow Glen Post 318
Lloyd Higginson, Alternate NEC, Riverside Post 79
John C. Hallyburton, Historian. Mission City Post 564
Joe Butts, Vice Cmdr, Mare Island Navy Yard Post 550
William G. Spence, Vice Cmdr, Greater Mission Post 347
Robert K. Symons, Vice Cmdr, Karl Ross Post16
Rex Baldwin, Vice Cmdr, Edwin T. Brown Post 268
James F. Clapperton, Vice Cmdr, San Bernardino Post 14
John W. Howard, Vice Cmdr, Arcadia Post Post 247
Dorothie M. Raymond, Vice Cmdr, Capital City Post 389
Department Convention: San Diego, June 28-July 1, 1979
Leo P. Burke, Commander, Karl Ross Post 16
Donald J. Michalske, Adjutant, Municipal Post 429
Rev. Karl Knisely, Chaplain, Glendale Post 127
Joseph A Paynter, Sgt-at-Arms, Redwood City Post 105
Donald W. Foote, NEC, Ventura Post 339
George G. Sinopoli, Alternate NEC, George Van Vleet Jr. Post 594
Daniel A. O’Brien, Historian, Karl Ross Post 16
Clarence D. Ondler, Vice Cmdr, Charles Eggen Post 832
Frank J. Maggi, Vice Cmdr, Santa Clara Post 419
George T. Flavin, Vice Cmdr, Twain Harte Post 681
Thoms G. Juarez, Vice Cmdr, Eugene Arnold Obregon Post 804
Billie Bell, Vice Cmdr, Boyce Aten Post 25
Michael Millican, Vice Cmdr, Antelope Valley Post 311
Phyllis Meyer, Vice Cmdr, San Fernando Post 176
Department Convention: Pasadena, June 26-29, 1980
Robert L. Schwartz, Commander, Morningside Park Post 398
Donald L. Michalske, Adjutant, Municipal Post 429
Carl H. Johnson, Chaplain, Ross Neilon Post 122
Dyer Pierson, Judge Advocate, Berkeley Post 7
Elbert L. Roy” Brown, Sgt-at-Arms, J. B. Clark Post 149"
Donald W. Foote, NEC, Ventura Post 339
George G. Sinopoli, Alternate NEC, George Van Vleet Jr. Post 594
Adolph Binkey Jr., Historian, La Mesa Post 282
Jay S. Overholt, Vice Cmdr, Victor Soares Post 756
Leo J. Anderson, Vice Cmdr, Seaside Post 591
Maurice Wilson, Vice Cmdr, Charter Oak Post 743
John R. Premmer, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Star Post 309
Robert B. Bell, Vice Cmdr, Harold W. Hyland Post 53
A. Rey” Ybarrola, Vice Cmdr, Palomar Post 531"
Lucylle R. Symons, Vice Cmdr, Karl Ross Post16
Bruce Thiesen, Commander, Kingsburg Post 191
Rev. R. Elmer Pine, Chaplain, Beverly Hills Post 253
Glen E. Cardwell, Sgt-at-Arms, Hanford Post 3
Leo P. Burke, NEC, Karl Ross Post 16
Walter Martinez, Alternate NEC, Borinquen Post 508
Ralph De la Torre, Historian, Montebello Post 272
Randolph Scholl, Vice Cmdr, Willia Hollenbeak Post 369
Richard J. Hinkson, Vice Cmdr, Walnut Creek Post 115
Thomas J. Sweeney, Vice Cmdr, Cal City Post 476
Milton Carlson, Vice Cmdr, South Los Angeles Post 488
Dean Witty, Vice Cmdr, San Dieguito Post 416
Bernard E. Monahan, Vice Cmdr, Goleta Valley Post 610
Jean Carlson, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Women’s Post 631
Department Convention: Redding, June 24-27, 1982
John Homan, Commander, San Bernardino Post 14
W. R. Bud” Haskins, Chaplain, Edison Post 431"
Terry McNally, Sgt-at-Arms, Antelope Valley Post 311
Leo P. Burke, NEC, Karl Ross Post 16
Walter Martinez, Alternate NEC, Borinquen Post 508
Dolores Shick, Historian, San Diego Women’s Post 451
Andrew Steffanic, Vice Cmdr, Mighty Mountaineers Post 329
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Joe Aquino, Vice Cmdr, San Francisco Post 1
Arvi Nurmi, Vice Cmdr, Reedley Post 35
John Mummert, Vice Cmdr, Montebello Post 272
Bill Riddle, Vice Cmdr, Buena Park Post 354
Hal Barnes, Vice Cmdr, Pasadena Post 13
Lois Galvin, Vice Cmdr, John M. Armitage Post 684
Don Drumheller, Commander, Haggin Grant Post 521
Rev. H. Marlowe Link, Chaplain, Veterans Home Post 306
Joseph Donovan, Sgt-at-Arms, Redwood City Post 105
Robert L. Schwartz, NEC, Morningside Park Post 398
Bruce Thiesen, Alternate NEC, Kingsburg Post 191
Mitsuo Sato, Historian, West Hollywood Post 405
Dyer Pierson, Judge Advocate, Berkeley, Post 7
Edwin Bruner, Vice Cmdr, Yuba-Sutter Post 42
Joseph Paynter, Vice Cmdr, Redwood City Post 105
Donald Sherwood, Vice Cmdr, Ed Stewart Post 803
Teri Winters, Vice Cmdr, D. Albert Soiland Post 750
Norman Martinez, Vice Cmdr, Philip Marmolejo Post 650
George Widney, Vice Cmdr, Highland Park Post 206
Geraldine R. Bright, Vice Cmdr, Rancho Mirage Post 301
Department Convention: Fresno, June, 21-24, 1984
Hal Goldman, Commander, Sepulveda Post 735
John R. Hann, Adjutant, Merced Post 83
C. P. “Charlie” Berlingeri, Chaplain, Redlands Post 106"
Joseph Early, Sgt-at-Arms, Cypress Post 295
Robert L. Schwartz, NEC, Morningside Park Post 398
Bruce Thiesen, Alternate NEC, Kingsburg Post 191
Virginia Watson, Historian, Greayer Clover Post 254
Walter Gagliardo, Vice Cmdr, Sotoyome Post 111
Leroy Holland, Vice Cmdr, Albany Post 292
Richard Gandy, Vice Cmdr, Le Grand Post 660
Leonard P. Hackett, Vice Cmdr, Lennox Post 390
Harry Ram, Vice Cmdr, Boyce Aten Post 25
James W. Hackney, Vice Cmdr, Beverly Hills Post 253
Barbara “Chic” DeVault, Vice Cmdr, Haggin-Grant Post 521
Richard H. Mibach, Commander, Golden Gate Post 40
Arthur E. Jarret, Adjutant, North Island Service Post 753
Loyd Moon, Sgt-at-Arms, Livermore Post 47
Donald A. Drumheller, NEC, Haggin-Grant Post 521
John Homan, Alternate NEC, San Bernardino Post 14
Joe Engstrom, Historian, Richard A. Hurley, Post 825
Alvin M. Krank, Service Officer, Westwood-Bruin Post 271
Homer Jordan, Vice Cmdr, Sacramento Post 61
Harold Jackson, Vice Cmdr, Parkside Post 213
Leon Morgan, Vice Cmdr, Leslie L. Robinson Post 213
Lauro Jaime, Vice Cmdr, Montebello Post 272
William J. Hoeske, Vice Cmdr, Mira Loma Post 500
Andy Kotik, Vice Cmdr, Camarillo Post 741
Elizabeth “Bessie” Wilson, Vice Cmdr, El Sereno Post 436
James D. Welch, Commander, Hollywood Post 43
Rev. David DeVault, Chaplain, Haggin-Grant Post 521
Charles “Chuck” Niemeyer, Sgt-at-Arms, Yucca Valley Post 469"
Donald A. Drumheller, NEC, Haggin-Grant Post 521
John Homan, Alternate NEC, San Bernardino Post 14
James E. Broughton, Historian, Chappie James Post 578
Robert Overholt, Vice Cmdr, Victor Soares Post 756
John B. Klein, Vice Cmdr, Leon Robert Post 248
Lois Galvin, Vice Cmdr, John M. Armitage Post 684
Robert Luxford, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Police Post 381
Jimmie L. Hayes, Vice Cmdr, La Mesa Post 282
Joseph Chilelli, Vice Cmdr, West Covina Post 790
Katherine “Kay” Dennis, Vice Cmdr, St. Helena Post 199
Department Convention: San Bernardino, June 25-28, 1987
Frank H. Machado, Commander, Modesto Post 74
Manny Berman, Chaplain, Reseda Post 308
Anthony J. Mullen, Sgt-at-Arms, Coastside Post 474
Lloyd Higginson, NEC, Riverside Post 79
Ed Pittson, Alternate NEC, Parkside Post 505
Arnold Dahlman, Historian, Ventura Post 339
John Coman, Judge Advocate, Hollywood Post 43
Robert Mix, Vice Cmdr, Shasta Dam Post 720
Albert Lioi, Vice Cmdr, Seaside Post 591
Raymond Mathers, Vice Cmdr, Geoge Van Fleet Post 594
Samuel J. Wilkerson, Vice Cmdr, Fred Whitaker Post 372
Demitrio Lopez, Vice Cmdr, Anaheim Post 72
James Congdon, Vice Cmdr, Panorama City Past 817
Dolores Shick, Representing Women, San Diego Women’s Post 451
Mike Canales, Commander, Anaheim Post 72
Richard T. Lee, Chaplain, Camarillo Post 741
Myron “Rocky” Bullard, Sgt-at-Arms, Norwalk Post 359"
Lloyd Higginson, NEC, Riverside Post 79
Ed Pittson, Alternate NEC, Parkside Post 505
Leroy S. Clavon, Historian, Jackie Robinson Post 252
John Coman, Judge Advocate, Hollywood Post 43
George Kline, Vice Cmdr, Indian Valley Post 568
William H. Hall, Vice Cmdr, Harding Noia Post 161
Elroy Cox, Vice Cmdr, James McDermott Post 172
Werner Wolf, Vice Cmdr, James McDermott Post 172
Grace Braddock, Vice Cmdr, Hesperia Post 725
Victor Vidugiris. Vice Cmdr, Baltic Post 405
Anne Truax, Representing Women, East Bay Women’s Post 379
Andrew J. Steffanic, Commander, Mighty Mountaineers Post 329
Ernest C. Leal, Adjutant, San Lorenzo Post 675
Rose Marie Sewell, Chaplain, Cpl. Marshall N. Braden Post 56
Jim Palsrok, Sgt-at-Arms, Lone Pine Post 646
Bruce Thiesen, NEC, Kingsburg Post 191
Chuck Neimeyer, Alternate NEC, Yucca Valley Post 469
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Paul Mullowney, Historian, Perris Post 595
Harold Heinly, Judge Advocate, Santa Ana Post 131
Alvin M. Krank, Service Officer, Westwood-Bruin Post No.271
Ernest C. Kenter, Vice Cmdr, Yuba Sutter Post 42
Robert Clark, Vice Cmdr, C. C. Thomas Navy Post 244
Rex Higbee, Vice Cmdr, Modesto Post 74
Art Zuhlke, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Star Post 309
Billie Dale, Vice Cmdr, Bombay Beach Post 801
John Fazzone, Vice Cmdr, Cpl. Marshall N. Braden Post 56
Virginia Watson, Representing Women, Greayer Clover Post 254
Wallace W. Riddle, Commander, Garden Grove Post 286
Ernest C. Leal, Adjutant, San Lorenzo Post 675
Dr. Wayne F. Kildall, Chaplain, Lodi Post 22
Lowell Dallmann, Sgt-at-Arms, Perris Post 595
Bruce Thiesen, NEC, Kingsburg Post 191
Chuck Neimeyer, Alternate NEC, Yucca Valley Post 469
Paul O. McGinnis, Historian, Alyn W. Butler Post 169
William A. Conklin, Vice Cmdr, Lloyd A. Hamilton Post 540
E. Paul Terry, Vice Cmdr, Otto C. Michler Post 410
Thomas D. Dan” Hetherington, Vice Cmdr, Porterville Post 20"
Jasper Smith, Vice Cmdr, Greayer Clover Post 254
Bernard E. Foley, Vice Cmdr, Perris Post 595
Felix Nieves, Vice Cmdr, Boriquen Post 508
Lorine “Tommie” Davis, Representing Women, Salinas Post 31
Department Convention: Riverside, June 20-23, 1991
Harold F. Arnold, Commander, Yuba/Sutter Post 42
Charles T. Allemann, Adjutant, Santa Monica Post 123
Dr. Calvin Turpin, Chaplain, San Benito Post 69
Richard E. Reeder, Sgt-at-Arms, West Valley Post 158
Wallace W. Riddle, NEC, Garden Grove Post 286
Andrew J. Steffanic, Alt. NEC, Mighty Mountaineers Post 329
Joe Early, Historian, Newport Harbor Post 291
Joe Gomez, Vice Cmdr, Fort Sutter Post 392
Adam Figueroa, Vice Cmdr, Piedmont Post 514
David Glover, Vice Cmdr, John M. Armitage Post 684
Fernando Soto, Vice Cmdr, Lincoln Village Post 833
Ron Hanson, Vice Cmdr, J. B. Clark Post 149
Michael Gombar, Vice Cmdr, Burbank Post 150
Rose Marie Sewell, Representing Women, Arroyo Grande Post 136
Alvin M. Krank, Commander, Westwood-Bruin Post 271
Charles T. Allemann, Adjutant, Santa Monica Post 123
Ron Serrao, Sgt-at-Arms, Antelope Valley Post 311
Wallace W. Bill” Riddle, NEC, Garden Grove Post 286"
Andrew J. Steffanic, Alternate NEC, Mighty Mountaineer Post 329
Elmer Caster, Historian, Newhall-Saugus Post 507
Terry Tracy, Service Officer, Norco Post 328
Ted Esrey, Vice Cmdr, El Dorado Post 119,
Elbert Al” Craddick, Vice Cmdr, Mission City Post 564"
Al Shiraki, Vice Cmdr, Tollhouse Post 350
William Anderson, Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Water & Power Post 342
William Siler III, Vice Cmdr, Santa Ana Post 131
Ben Wright, Vice Cmdr, Will Rogers Post 539
Bernice Coleman, V. C. for Women, Capitol City Women’s Post 389
JJ Bettencourt, Commander, Monterey Peninsula Post 41
Charles T. Allemann, Adjutant, Santa Monica Bay Cities Post 123
Dr. Oran Bollinger, Chaplain, Rex Ish Post 88
Vern Riggins, Sgt-at-Arms, State Center Post 511
Andrew Steffanic(resigned), NEC, Mighty Mountaineers Post 329
Russell Wood (cmplet’d term), NEC, RIM of the World Post 360
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James Higuera, Historian, Arthur L. Peterson Post 27
David Funderburg, Vice Cmdr, Weott Post 724
Peter Gianopoulos, Vice Cmdr, Hellenic Post 230
Paul Costello, Vice Cmdr, Ed Stewart Post 803
Albert “Frenchy” Levesque, Vice Cmdr, Mar Vista Post 689
William “Willie” Wilkin, Vice Cmdr, Robert Allen Romo Post 422
Emanuel “Dusty” Rapitis, Vice Cmdr, Vandenberg Post 125
Jeanne Wood, Vice Cmdr for Women, Chino Post 299
Michael A. Gombar, Commander, Burbank Post 150
Phil Rhoten, Chaplain, Jackie Robinson Post 252
Jerry McGroarty, Sgt-at-Arms, Mira Loma Post 500
Russell Wood, NEC, Rim of the World Post 360
Elmer Caster, Historian, Sun Valley Post 520
Robert E. Peterson, Vice Cmdr, Shasta Post 197
William Skinner, Vice Cmdr, Prunedale Post 593
Randy Wharton, Vice Cmdr, Merced Post 83
Carl Shasha, Vice Cmdr, Downey Post 270
Raymond Vernimme, Vice Cmdr, Bombay Beach Post 801
Eileen Krizansky, Vice Cmdr, West Covina Post 790
Juanita Fox, Vice Cmdr for Women, East Bay Women’s Post 379
Stan Standard, Commander, Warren McKeon Post 587
Ernie Karim, Sgt-at-Arms, Ed Stewart Post 803
JJ Bettencourt, NEC, Monterey Peninsula Post 41
Larry Johnson, Historian, Albert J. Hickman Post 460
Henri Sanchez, Area l Vice Cmdr, Thomas Tucker Post 204
Kenneth Miller, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Walnut Creek Post 115
Ilo Scatena, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Bakersfield Post 26
Frank Ortiz, Area 4 Vice Comrnander, Los Angeles Police Post 381
John Lea, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Owen Coffman Post 519
Cathleen Gearon, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Woodland Hills Post 826
Catherine Barttelbort, VC for Women, Arroyo Grande Post 136
Department Convention: Santa Clara, June 27-30, 1996
Joseph O. Early, Commander, Newport Harbor Post 291
Richard C. West, Chaplain, Larry E. Holmberg Post 731
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Walter J. Quinn, Sgt-at-Arms, Panorama City Post 817
JJ Bettencourt, NEC, Monterey Peninsula Post 41
Bobby O. Mahaffey, Historian, Bakersfield Post 26
Stan Standard, Judge Advocate, Warren McKeon Post 587
Charles Fitzpatrick, Area l Vice Cmdr, Linda Post 807
Charles Oswald, Area 2 VC, Gen. Hunter Liggett 1st Army Post 510
Mark T. Keller, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Mount Whitney Post 265
Pearl E. Cooks, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Benjamin J. Bowie Post 228
Ross E. Swyers, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Imperial Beach Post 820
Arthur R. Ocampo, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Wilshire Post 319
Cynthia Nolen, Vice Cmdr for Women, Merced Post 83
Department Convention: Long Beach, June 26-29, 1997
T. Daniel Hetherington, Commander, Porterville Post 20
Felix S. Namocatcat, Chaplain, C. C. Thomas Navy Post 244
James J. Leyser, Sgt-at-Arms, Cecil Cox Post 147
Stan Standard, NEC, Warren McKeon Post 587
David R. Glover, Historian, John M. Armitage Post 684
James A. Gilbert, Judge Advocate, Pasadena Post 13
Robert S. Mattson, Area l Vice Cmdr, Vallejo Post 104
John Pires, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Allen J. Mierly Post 666
Charles Parnell, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Lee Doyal Bicentennial Post 265
James T. Higuera, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Arthur L. Peterson Post 27
Joseph Ross, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Newport Harbor Post 291
Wilbert E. Wilson, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Cambria Post 432
Lonnie C. Johnson, Vice Cmdr for Women, Dorie Miller Post 639
Frank C. Larson, Commander, Monterey Park Post 397
Tom Urich (resigned), Chaplain, Hollywood Post 43
Janice L. Price (cmplet’d term), Chaplain, Porterville Post 20
Ralph W. Shipley, Sgt-at-Arms, Bert S. Crossland Post 170
Stan Standard, NEC, Warren McKeon Post 587
Werner Wolf, Alternate NEC, Lakewood Post 496
Marilyn F. Landis, Historian, Alvin Myo Dunn Post 365
Jack Ertola, Judge Advocate, Galileo Post 236
Mae Mitchell, Parliamentarian, Capital City Women’s Post 389
David E. Meredith, Area l Vice Cmdr, Sacramento Post 61
Ronald A. Galvan, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, San Leandro Post 117
Floyd Martin, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Blue Mountain Post 787
Peter G. Manos, Area 4 VC, Los Angeles Sherrif’s Star Post 309
John W. Bohmfalk, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Robert Allen Romo Post 422
William Krizansky, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, West Covina Post 790
Natalie J. Harper, Vice Cmdr for Women, Salinas Post 31
David L. Eby, Commander, Lewis White Post 76
Tom Sarciapone, Chaplain, Napa Post 113
Wesley R. Wharton, Sgt-at-Arms, Merced Post 83
Michael Gombar, NEC, Burbank Post 150
Mae Mitchell, Alternate NEC, Capital City Women’s Post 389
Kelly M. Sanders, Historian, Monterey Peninsula Post 41
Jack Ertola, Judge Advocate, Galileo Post 236
Terry Tracy, Service Officer, Pacific Palisades Post 283
Richard T. Lee Jr., Parliamentarian, Camarillo Post 741
Earl H. Chinnock, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Rocklin Post 620
Emmott A. Sharp, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Mission City Post 564
Anthony S. Dias, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Modesto Post 74
Robert C. Brown Jr., Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Jackie Robinson Post 252
Ray A. White, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Bradley Keffer Post 138
Elmer L. Caster, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Sun Valley Post 520
Joanne H. Evans, Vice Cmdr for Women, Perris Post 595
William ‘Willy’ Wilkin, Commander, Robert Allen Romo Post 422
Robert W Pierce, Sgt-at-Arms, Chino Post 299
Michael Gombar, NEC, Burbank Post 150
Mae Mitchell, Alternate NEC, Capital City Women’s Post 389
Charles Wendt, Historian, Modesto Post 74
John W. Erpelding, Judge Advocate Pacific Palisades Post 283
W D Weigand Jr., Asst Judge Advocate, Willis A. Rowe Post 538
Richard T. Lee Jr., Parliamentarian, Camarillo Post 741
Jerry R Greer, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Walker Bailey Post 205
Jack G Trad, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Golden Gate Post 40
Jack D Price, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Porterville Post 20
Leroy E Spann, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Norwalk Post 359
Robert L. Avery, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Mira Loma 500
Robert J Jacobs, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Santa Monica Post 123
Ruth Cameron, Vice Cmdr for Women, Yuba-Sutter Post 42
Department Convention: Riverside, June 21-24, 2001
Floyd Martin, Commander, Amador Post 108
Charles T Allemann Adjutant, Santa Monica Bay Cities Post 123
Richard T Lee, Chaplain, Camarillo Post 741
Charles E Williams, Sgt-at-Arms, Richmond Post 10
Thomas D Hetherington, NEC, Portaville Post 20
Elmer L Caster, Alternate NEC, Sun Valley Post 520
George E Briggs, Historian, James Darmott Post 172
Michael A Gombar, Parliamentarian, Burbank Post 150
Ronald R Anders, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Chuela Post 92
Charles M Eskridge, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Monterey-Cypress Post 694
Lois Galvin, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, John M Armitage Post 684
Walter E Cleveland, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, LA Post Office Post 653
Edward C Landis, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Alvin Mya Dunn Post 365
Roy L Nichols, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Camarillo Post 741
Marian F Landis, Vice Cmdr for Women, Alvin Mya Dunn Post 365
Ronald J Hanson, Commander, J. B. Clark Post 149
William T Mayer, Adjutant, Haggin-Grant Post 521
Rev H Marlowe Link, Chaplain, Vet’s Home Post 306
Lawrence J Johnson, Sgt-at-Arms, Albert J Hickman Post 460
Thomas D Hetherington, NEC, Porterville Post 20
Elmer L Caster, Alternate NEC, Sun Valley Post 520
John M Lighthill Jr, Historian, J .B. Clark Post 149
Michael A Gombar, Parliamentarian, Burbank Post 150
Dennis J Sutton, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Thomas Tucker Post 204
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John A O’Leary, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Louis Hagen Post 340
Kenneth D Shanklin, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Cecil Cox Post 147
S Wayne Parrish, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Venice Post 177
Howard L Darter, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Newport Harbor Post 291
Frank A Wolfskill, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, El Monte Post 261
Janice L Price, Vice Cmdr for Women, Porterville Post 20
Department Convention: Riverside June 19-22, 2003
Charles L Parnell, Cmdr., Lee E Doyal Bicentennial Post 159
William T Mayer, Adjutant, Haggin Grant Post 521
Willy Wilkin, NEC, Robert Allen Romo post 422
John O’Leary, Alt. NEC., Dewitt C Mitchell Post 201
John W Erpelding, Judge Advocate, Palisades Post 283
W D Weigand Jr, Asst Judge Advocate, Willis A Rowe Post 538
Everett Maguire, Asst Judge Advocate, Palisades Post 283
Clare McGhan, Chaplain, Cecil Cox Post 147
Nile Creacy, Historian, Hollywood Post 43
Roger Baldwin, Sgt-at-Arms, Madera Post 11
Charles Eskridge, Parliamentarian, Monterey-Cypress Post 694
Terry Tracy, Service Officer, Palisades Post 283
Charles P Wendt, CA Leg., Modesto Post 74
Raymond Untiet, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Paradise Post 259
Jerry Wilcox, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Redwood City Post 105
John Borders, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, McFall Grisham Post 249
Gary McCracken, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Houghton Park Post 560
Phil Heller, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Redlands Post 106
Walter “Sunny” Quinn, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Panorama Post 817
Marilyn Rideaux, Vice Cmdr. Rep. Women, Jackie Robinson 252
James W Hackney, Cmdr., Beverly Hills Post 253
Willy Wilkin, NEC, Robert Allen Romo Post 422
John O’Leary, Alt. NEC, Louis Hagen Post 340
Everett W Maguire, Judge Advocate, Palisades Post 283
John W Erpelding, Asst. Judge Advocate, Palisades Post 283
Steven C Weber, Chaplain, S. Oxnard Post 48
Walter Sunny” Quinn, Historian, Panorama City Post 817"
DeForeest B Wright Jr, Sgt-at-Arms, Will Rogers Post 539
Jack L Climer, Parliamentarian, Cecil Cox Post 147
Terry N Tracy , Service Officer, Palisades Post 283
Alfred E Menshew, CA Leg., Modesto Post 74
Mark A Foxworthy, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, St. Helena Post 199
Newman Rebell Jr, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Navel Supply Post 695
Charles P Wendt, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Modesto Post 74
Thomas W Walsh, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Post 8
Heywood Bell, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Boyce Aten Post 25
Eric W Measles, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Palisades Post 283
Janet M Wilson, Vice Cmdr. Rep.Women, Harding-Noia Post 161
Department Convention: Palm Springs June 23-26, 2005
Fred J Walton, Cmdr., Theodore Roosevelt Post 21
Floyd Martin, NEC, Amador Post 108
Edward C Landis, Alt. NEC, J.B.Clark Post 149
Jack L Climer, Judge Advocate, Cecil Cox Post 147
Everett W Maguire, Asst. Judge Advocate, Palisades Post 283
John W Erpelding, Asst. Judge Advocate, Palisades Post 283
William J Reed, Chaplin, West Covina Post 790
Bud Simmons, Historian, Theodore Roosevelt Post 21
Benjamin A Kepaa, Sergeant-at-Arms, Linda Post 807
Howard L Darter Jr, Parliamentarian, H.A. McNamara Post 29
Terry N Tracy, Service Officer, Palisades Post 283
Alfred E Menshew, CA Rep.Leg., Modesto Post 74
Robert F Munroe, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Sacramento Post 61
Ralph W Jacob Jr, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Santa Clara Post 419
Bobby O Mahaffey, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Bakersfield Post 26
William C Johnson, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Jackie Robinson Post 252
Joanne H Evans, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Perris Post 595
Richard A Hiser, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Walter Ski Gamulski Post 482
G Patricia Jackson, V. Cmdr Rep. Women, Jackie Robinson Post 252
Department Convention: Fresno June 22-25, 2006
S Wayne Parrish, Cmdr, Venice Post 177
Floyd Martin, NEC, Amador Post 108
Edward C Landis, Alt. NEC, J.B.Clark Post 149
Marilyn E Rideaux, Historian, Jackie Robinson Post 252
James T Higuera, Sergeant-at-Arms, Downey Post 270
Howard L Darter Jr, Parliamentarian, H.A.McNamara Post 29
Courtland D Bradbury, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, R W Townsend Post 84
Vincent Rios, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, San Francisco Post 1
James E Palsrok, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Lone Pine Post 646
Henry Pacheco, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Wilmington Post 287
Lawrence J Johnson, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Borrego Springs Post 853
Henry J Hicks, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, West Covina Post 790
Elaine A Grover, Vice Cmdr Rep.Women, Cecil Cox Post 147
Charlie M Eskridge, Cmdr, Monterey-Cypress Post 694
William Siler iii, Adjutant, Orange Post 132
James W Hackney, NEC, Beverly Hills Post 253
Wesley R Wharton, Alt NEC, Merced Post 83
Richard T Lee Jr, Chaplain, Camarillo Post 741
Henry Hosea, Historian, Monterey-Cypress Post 694
Walter S Waite III, Sgt-at-Arms, Gilroy Post 217
John O’Leary, Parliamentarian, Louis Hagen Post 340
Robert A Canclini, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Sequoia Post 96
Michael L Bloom, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Carmel Post 512
Roger W Baldwin, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Madera Post 11
Woodrow L Baca, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Police Post 381
Edward M Alvarez, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Placentia Post 277
Lawrence Van Kuran, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Woodland Hills Post 826
Kathleen Heeren, V. Cmdr Rep Women, Rago Christopher Post 165
Department Convention: Bakersfield June 19-22, 2008
Howard L Darter Jr, Cmdr, New Harbor Post 291
James W Hackney, NEC, Beverly Hills Post 253
Wesley R Wharton, Alt NEC, Merced Post 83
Paul C Rodriguez, Chaplain, Carmel Post 512
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Raymond C Baxter, Historian, Richard M Nixon Post 679
Dennis L Fercho, Sgt-at-Arms, Camarillo Post 741
Charles A Waters, Parliamentarian, Fresno Post 4
Glen A Mayer, Area 1 V.Cmdr, Glenn L Wilson Sr, Seawolf Post 746
Laurence Kahn, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Lafayette Post 517
Kenneth A Kramlich, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Lodi Post 22
Roy C Allen, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Jackie Robinson Post 252
Joseph A Garcia, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Fntana Post 262
James N Creacy, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Hollywood Post 43
Diana L Drake, Vice Cmdr Rep Women, Idyllwild Post 800
Department Convention: Riverside June 18-21, 2009
Alan C Lennox, Cmdr, Amador Post 108
Fred J Walton, NEC, Theodore Roosevelt Post 21
Roy L Nichols, Alt NEC, Camarillo Post 741
Charles A Waters, Judge Advocate, Fresno Post 4
Henry J Hicks, Chaplain, West Covina Post 790
S R Barghoorn, Historian, Amador Post 108
Norm G Clendenin, Sgt-at-Arms, Tehachapi Post 221
William J Reed, Parliamentarian, West Covina Post 790
Peter M Conaty, CA Leg., Amador Post 108
Steven M Hooper, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Linda Post 807
Allan D Hale, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Pacifica Post 238
Bill L Dacus, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Merced Post 83
Joe Gonzales, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Whittier Post 51
Lee A Quarcelino, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Brawley Post 60
Charles A Overkleeft, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Simi Valley Post 484
Sheryl D Palsrok, Vice Cmdr Rep Women, Lone Pine Post 646
Department Convention: Fresno June 24-27, 2010
Dennis L. Fercho, Cmdr, Camarillo Post 741
Fred J Walton, NEC, Theodore Roosevelt Post 21
Roy L Nichols, Alt NEC, Camarillo Post 741
Joseph A. Garcia, Chaplain, Fontana Post 262
Steven C Weber, Historian, Oxnard 48
Marilyn E Rideaux, Sgt-at-Arms, Jackie Robinson Post 252
Janet M Wilson, Parliamentarian, Harding-Noia Post 161
Scott F McKee, Service Officer, Santa Ana Post 131
Kevin E Kilkenny, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Dixon Post 208
Dennis L Matarrese, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, San Leandro Post 117
Juan P Lopez, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Terra Bella Post 779
Hugh E Crooks Jr, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Post 8
Diana L Drake, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Idyllwild Post 800
Steve Turley, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Charles P Rowe Post 30
Department Convention: Ontario June 23-26, 2011
Mark Foxworthy, Cmdr, St. Helena Post 199
Edward C Landis, NEC, J.B. Clark Post 149
David L Eby, Alt NEC, Hopland Post 529
John Bartos, Asst. Judge Advocate, Anthony L. Oneto Post 812
John H Aldridge, Chaplain, Reams Post 182
Kevin E Kiikenny, Historian, Dixon Post 208
Joseph F Handy, Sgt-at-Arms, Richard W. Townsend Post 84
Alan C Lennox, Parliamentarian, Amador Post 108
Kevin E Kilkenny, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Dixon Post 208
Dennis L Matarrese, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, San Leandro Post 117
Juan P Lopez, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Terra Bella Post 779
Hugh E Crooks Jr, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Post 8
Diana L Drake, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Idyllwild Post 800
Steve Turley, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Charles P Rowe Post 30
Department Convention: Redding June 21-24, 2012
Hugh E. Crooks Jr, Cmdr, St. Helena Post 199
Edward C Landis, NEC, J.B. Clark Post 149
David L Eby, Alt NEC, Hopland Post 529
John Bartos, Judge Advocate, Anthony L. Oneto Post 812
Floyd L. Farano, Asst. Judge Advocate, Placentia Post 277
Phillip H Heller, Chaplain, Redlands Post 106
Joseph A.Garcia, Historian, Fontana Post 262
Edward J Grimsley, Sgt-at-Arms, Dennis T Williams Post 310
Howard L Darter Jr, Parliamentarian, Newport Harbor Post 291
Joseph F Handy, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Auburn Post 84
Paul C Rodriquez, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, Carmel Post 512
James Leyser, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Clovis Post 147
Art Castro, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Whittier Post 51
T. Robert Carolan, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Newport Harbor Post 291
Robert K Ryan, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Pacific Palisades Post 283
Ken Kramlich, Cmdr, Lodi Post 11
Alan C Lennox, NEC, Amador Post 108
Robert C. Brown Jr., Alt NEC, Jackie Robinson Post 252
T Robert Carolan, Judge Advocate, Newport Harbor Post 291
James N. Creacy, Asst. Judge Advocate, Hollywood Post 43
Jeffrey Seaton, Asst. Judge Advocate, Amador Post 108
Rev. Earl L. Frazier, Chaplain,
Joseph F. Handy, Historian, Haggin Grant Post 521
Anthony N. Guerrero, Sgt-at-Arms, Clovis Cecil Cox Post 147
Garry Leach, Parliamentarian, Yolo Post 77
Cynthia M. Verrill, Area 1 Vice Cmdr, Linda Post 807
Gregory Corrales, Area 2 Vice Cmdr, San Francisco Police Post 456
Richard L. Kearns, Area 3 Vice Cmdr, Karl Ross Post 16
Ozan J Evans, Area 4 Vice Cmdr, Los Angeles Post Office Post 653
Frank H Granado, Area 5 Vice Cmdr, Redlands Post 106
Steven C Weber, Area 6 Vice Cmdr, Oxnard Post 48
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The Legionnaire Insurance Trust
Holds Its 48th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors
CHICAGO, Illinois (May 20, 2013) - The Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT) held its forty-eighth (48)
annual meeting of the Board of Directors in New Orleans on April 16,2013. Forty-eight of the forty-nine
American Legion Departments that comprise the LIT were represented at the meeting.
The meeting was presided over by Frank Barrett of Maryland, the newly elected Chairman; Leo Malloy of
Massachusetts was elected Vice-Chair and George Koutras of D.C. was elected Secretary. Chuck Yunker of
Kansas and Braxton Bridgers of Alabama were named to serve on the Executive Committee. Chairman Barrett
dedicated the meeting in honor of the founding Chairman, John J. “Jack” Flynn of California, who transferred to
the “Post Everlasting” in February 2013.
The Board meets annually to review the affairs of the LIT including: the financial status of the LIT, approve
the allocations/fees distribution formula ($4,495,149.00 were paid-out to the Departments at the meeting
bringing the total pay-out since the inception of the LIT to $69,031,499.00), get an update on the programs and
services, receive the Agent/Administrator’s report, and set the future direction of the Trust.
A special part of the meeting was the
inaugural presentation of the John J. “Jack”
Flynn Trophy to the Department of Montana –
Gary White, Trust Director, and PNVC Merv
Gunderson representing. This trophy is
“awarded annually to the LIT Department that
excelled in promoting the programs and
services of the Legionnaire Insurance Trust in
the prior year”.
The Board will meet again during The
American Legion’s National Convention in
Houston, Texas.
The Legionnaire Insurance Trust was
left to right: Frank Barrett – LIT Chairman; John Wigle – AGIA Chairman;
formed in 1966 with the expressed purpose: “to From
Gary White – Department Adjutant & Trust Director for Montana; Merv
provide Legionnaires with the most advanced Gunderson – PNVC of Montana
and least expensive form of insurance to
protect themselves and their families while providing American Legion Departments with a reliable source of
revenue”. Proceeds from the LIT are generally ear-marked to support Department VA&R and other related
activities.
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The American Legion
Department of California
Department Convention Dedications
Our Convention Sessions are dedicated in remembrance of our past department
commanders that transferred to Post Everlasting this past year...
John J. Flynn
1958-1959
Lloyd Higginson
1978-1979
Charlie M. Eskridge
2006-2007
Resolution
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, the Great Commander, to summon to the immortal legions our beloved
past department commanders, and
Whereas, We humbly bow to the will of Devine Providence, while ever cherishing in our hearts the memory of
distinguished service to our country and outstanding contributions to American Legion comradeship; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Department of California of The American Legion does mourn the passing of our comrades
that we commend to all the works, and to God the Spirit; and be it further
Resolved, That in token of our common grief, that our business sessions duly convened at the Department
Convention in Palm Springs be dedicated to their memory.
O Lord, you have showed us that death is but the gateway to a more glorious life and that we must not fear
its coming; and we know, also, that neither life nor death can separate us from your love. Assure us yet again
that our departed comrades are not lost to us, but sharing new life with you in the kingdom of our Father, where
we shall in your good time be reunited.
We know them to be with you forever... Amen

2013 - American Legion, Department of California

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