60 Always & Forever

We Remember…. Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc.

Department of Maryland 2013—2014 OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP

Thomas Bailey May 14 ~ 15, 2014 Steve Clouse THE CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS AND AUXILIARY Edward Hojnacki 68TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

Joseph Jachimski Dear Friends, Bud Kahler As you gather for the 68th Annual Convention of the Maryland Catholic War Fred Karr Veterans, I offer you a most cordial word of greeting.

John Kreiner As Veterans, you have demonstrated your love of country. You have been Reginald Malloy willing to put your lives and livelihood on the line to defend our nation’s free- doms and way of life. All of us are in your debt. Robert Norton So too, we are grateful to your families who shared in your sacrifices on Leo Puklis behalf of our country. James Sparks, Sr As citizens of Maryland, we a justly proud. Estelle Weber Anthony Yablonski I also want to thank you for serving our national both as citizens and as men and women of faith. Bedrock to our nation is the guarantee of religious free- dom. The history of Maryland is graced by Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and his cousin, John Carroll, on nation’s first Archbishop.

In these days when religious liberty is increasingly under challenge, I thank you for your faith, courage and patriotism. May God bless you and keep you always in his love. O loving God, be with us as we honor the lives of those who served our nation, for those who have died and are now in your care. Accept our prayers on their behalf. May they have a place in your house, may they rest in peace, and may light perpetually shine upon them. Look with mercy upon those among us, family and friends, who are be- reaved by their passing. Comfort and console them with your pres- Most Reverend William E. Lori ence and tenderness. We ask these things in your name. Amen. Archbishop of Baltimore

ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE 320 CATHEDRAL STREET * BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21201 * 410-547-5437 Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc. Fax 410-547-8234 Chartered by Congress ~ 17 August 1984 STATE OF MARYLAND 2 59 Office of the Governor

MARTIN O’MALLEY GOVERNOR STATE HOUSE 100 STATE CIRCLE CWV Maryland Donors ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401-1925 (410) 974-3901 Alexandre, Olivia/Gabriel Lockwood, Dolores Frantz, Mary (TOLL FREE) 1-800-811-8336 TTY USERS CALL VIA MD RELAY Alexandre, Sandra/Christa Lohinski, Mollie Johnson, Catherine GOVERNOR.O’[email protected] Anderson, Andrew Lohinski, Pau/Kathleen Kispert, Carmela

Anderson, Angela Lohinski, Paul/Katie Pizlo, Mary A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY Arthur, Raynee Markowski, Herb/Cass Phair, Marie Astor, Raymond Milosavich, David Romeo, Doris Dear Friends: Barker, Dan MIlosavich, Sandra Wychryst, Angela

th Welcome to the 68 Annual Convention, hosted by the Maryland Barker, Sydney Niedzialkowski, Louise Catholic War Veterans and their Auxiliary. On behalf of the citizens of Bogtan, Matt Ogle, Dorothy E. Maryland, I would like to thank you for your service and dedication to our nation. You are there for our State and Country in times of need and we Damesyn, Barbara Raatjes, Mike/Alice are committed to now serving you. As you come together for your Feliberty, Alicia H. Rev, Timoney Conan convention, I encourage you to pursue federal and state programs Feliberty, Liana S. Rev. Bauer, John available to you and your family. Feliberty, Milton A. Rev. Bochenek, Joe The O’Malley-Brown Administration is committed to ensuring that the needs of our servicemen and women are met. Most recently, the Galdun, Dorothy C. Rev. Grumsey, Dennis Veteran’s Full Employment Act of 2013 has created a program through Garczynski III, Gil Rev. Orchik, Michael which veterans and eligible military spouses can now apply for expedited Garczynski, Paige Satterfield, Bob/Patti processing of certain occupational and professional licenses in Maryland.

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation also Giveck, Evelyn T. Satterfield, Lorraine (PNP) Thank You Thank forYour Support serves our veterans through the Maryland Workforce Exchange and One Hojnacki, Rosemarie Sherman, Elizabeth Stop Career Centers throughout the State. Jedlicka, Gerry Smertycha, Cass Thank you for your continued commitment to the great state of Maryland Joka, Mason Stadler, Charles and the United States. On behalf of all, Marylanders, best wishes for a successful convention and thank you for your service. Karr, Theresa Szyjka, Martha A. Kosiba, Anthony Teramini, Daisy Best wishes for a memorable event. Krausch, Carolyn Teramini, Joe Sincerely, Krausch, Monica The Boys from Charlie’s Corner Kruger, Elizabeth Welsh, Leo/Sue

Lesniewski, Helen Whitehurst, Joan

Lesniewski, Jr. Stephen J. Yoka, Mitchell Governor Lilley, Joseph Yoka, Stella

58 Martin O’Malley 3 Governor

Anthony G. Brown Lt. Governor

Edward Chow, Jr Secretary

To the Members of the Remembering — POW’s and MIA’s As you join us this evening, you may Catholic War Veterans have noticed a small table here in a place of honor near our head table. It is set of the for one. This table is our way of symbolizing the fact that members of our pro- United States of America fession of arms are missing from our midst. They are called P.O.W./M.I.A., we Department of Maryland call them "Brothers". They are unable to be with us and so we remember them. This TABLE set for one is small - symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against their oppressors. The TABLECLOTH is white - symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms. The single ROSE dis- The Catholic War Veterans of America have been and are still there played in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades-in- for our military, returning veterans and their families. On the occasion arms who keep the faith awaiting their return. The RED RIBBON tied so promi- of you 68th Annual State Convention, I applaud your efforts and hope nently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn on the lapel and breasts you have a successful gathering. of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing. A SLICE OF LEMON is on the bread plate to The Catholic War Veterans’ and the Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary’s remind us of their bitter fate. There is SALT upon the bread plate - symbolic of commitment to the preservation of this country’s great traditions is the families' tears as they wait. The GLASS is inverted - they can not toast with us this night. The CHAIR - the chair is empty - they are not here. REMEMBER! highly commendable. On behalf of Governor O’Malley and all the REMEMBER - all of you who served with them and called them comrades, who citizens of Maryland, I thank you for all your hard work. depended upon their might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely, they have not forsaken you. Sincerely,

Edward Chow, Jr. Secretary

The Jeffrey Building, Fourth Floor 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Toll Free: 866-793-1577 ~ Annapolis:: 410-26—3838 ~ Fax: 410-216-7928 Www.mdva.state.md.us TTY Users Call Via MD Relay 4 57 Our dead are not Unknown Soldiers. We know who they are and wither they seek to go. We know that they must languish in Purgatory until the last earthly stain is wiped away and until the last earthly injustice is repaired. We also know that we can speed their passage from a Pur- gatory of shadow and pain to a Paradise of happiness & light. We can hasten the dawn of eternal rest and the rays of per- petual light. Our prayers and Masses and works of charity can become eternal ransom money in the justice of God. We love our dead. Flowers wither upon their graves. RICHARD W. (Rick) MEEHAN A daily garland of prayers is better than an arm full of roses. As we approach the Golden Memorial Hour of the Catholic War Veterans Welcome to Ocean City, Maryland stand for a moment in silence, and let there rise from your heart a prayer On behalf of the City Council and the citizens, welcome to Ocean th beseeching Almighty God, the Father of us all, to grant to the souls of our City, Maryland for the 68 Annual Maryland Catholic War Veterans departed comrades, a peace and glory that is theirs because of the sacri- Convention. fices they made that others may live..

We are deeply grateful for the service you have given this national and we welcome you to enjoy all that Ocean City offers during your stay. Father Emil J. Kapaun, was born in Pilsen, Kansas, in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas on Holy Thursday, April 20, 1916. He was ordained as a Last year, our beautiful beach ranked in the top five cleanest Priest for the Diocese on June 9, 1940, and entered the U.S. Army Chaplain beached in the country and our world-famous Boardwalk topped Corps in 1944. several lists of favorites for its free entertainment and “classic vibe.”  Separated from the service in 1946, he re-entered the Army in 1948 and Our quaint barrier island, which was once a sleepy fishing village, was sent to Japan the following year. In July of 1950 Father Kapaun was now stretches along 10 miles of beautiful beach from the Inlet to the ordered to Korea. Delaware state line.  On November 2 of that same year, he was taken as a prisoner of war. In the seven months in prison, Father Kapaun spent himself in heroic service We are very happy to be your host again this year and we warmly to his fellow prisoners without welcome you to Ocean City.  regard for race, color or creed. To this, there is testimony of men of all faiths. Ignoring his own ill health, he nursed the sick and wounded until a blood clot in his leg prevented his daily rounds.  Moved to a so-called hospital, but denied medical assistance, his death soon followed on May 23, 1951.  The Diocese of Wichita and the Vatican have begun the formal process that could lead to Father Kapaun's canonization. In 1993, it was  announced that Fr. Kapaun would receive the title of Rick Meehan "Servant of God." Mayor

Father Emil J. Kapaun, Servant of 301 Baltimore Avenue ~ Post Office Box 158 ~ Ocean City, Maryland 21843-0158 God, Priest, Soldier and Friend, 410-289-3300 ~ Facsimile 410-289-7385 E-mail: [email protected] Pray for Us 56 5

WE REMEMBER…...The Four Chaplains

A convoy of three ships and three escorting Coast Guard cutters passed through "torpedo alley" some 100 miles off the coast of Greenland at about 1 a.m. on February A Message from Dennis H. Smith 3, 1943. The submarine U Director, VA Maryland Health Care System -223 fired three torpedoes, one of which hit the mid- I am honored to join you today for the 68th Annual Catholic War Veterans section of the Dorchester, and Auxiliary Convention. I am also delighted to recognize the outstanding a U.S. Army troopship with contributions of the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary in supporting the more than 900 men on board. Ammonia and oil were everywhere in the fast- needs of hospitalized Veterans throughout the VA Maryland Heal Care sinking vessel and upon the freezing sea System. Thanks to your support and your numerous acts of kindness, our Veteran patients receive quality and compassionate health care each and The four Chaplains on board, two Protestant pastors, a Catholic priest and a every day. Jewish rabbi, were among the first on deck, calming the men and handing out Over the past year, 13 volunteers from the Catholic War Veterans and life jackets. When they ran out, they took off their own and placed them on waiting soldiers without regard to faith or race. Approximately 18 minutes Auxiliary contributed more than 1,540 hours of service to support the needs of Maryland’s Veterans throughout our health care system. Beyond the from the explosion, the ship went down. They were the last to be seen by contributions of volunteer time and service, the VA Maryland Health Care witnesses; they were standing arm-in-arm on the hull of the ship, each pray- System received a total of $4,746 in monetary and miscellaneous donations ing in his own way for the care of the men. Almost 700 died, making it the third largest loss at sea of its kind for the United States during World War II. from the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary during fiscal year 2013. Your The Coast Guard Cutter Tampa was able to escort the other freighters to generosity helped to benefit many of our Veteran patients throughout the Greenland. Meanwhile the cutters Comanche and Escanaba, disobeying or- state. Even through it is impossible to calculate the amount of care and compassion provided, I feel it is important to reflect upon these outstanding ders to continue the search for the German U-Boat, stopped to rescue 230 accomplishments. men from the frigid waters that night. I am extremely grateful for your tremendous commitment to our health care The four Chaplains were Father John Washington (Catholic), Reverend Clark system. Whatever your contribution this past year, each and every one of Poling (Dutch Reformed), Rabbi Alexander Goode (Jewish) and Rev. you have supported our mission to, “Honor America’s Veterans as heroes by George Fox (Methodist). These four Chaplains were later honored by providing the highest quality healthcare.” It is obvious from the numerous the Congress and Presidents. They were recognized for their selfless acts of compliments that I receive from our Veteran patients that your selfless acts courage, compassion and faith. According to the First Sergeant on the ship, of kindness are truly cherished and appreciated. "They were always together, they carried their faith together." They demon- strated throughout the voyage and in their last moments, interfaith compas- On behalf of our Veteran patients and our dedicated staff and volunteers, I sion in their relationship with the men and with each other. In 1960 Congress sincerely thank you for your tireless service, and I congratulate you on your created a special Congressional Medal of Valor, never to be repeated again, outstanding accomplishments. and gave it to the next of kin of the "Immortal Chaplains. I wish you the best during your Annual Convention!.

“Not for my safe return, that wouldn’t be fair. Just pray that I shall do my duty, never be a Sincerely, coward and have the strength, courage and understanding of men. Just pray that I shall be adequate.” said to his father by Chaplain Poiling on boarding the USAT Dorchester.

Links: The Immortal Chaplains Foundation—http://immortalchaplains.org Dennis H. Smith The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation http://www.fourchaplains.org/ Director, VA Maryland Health Care System 6 55 Obtaining Copies of your DD-214 James C. Finkel Sr. or other Separation Documents National Commander CWV National Headquarters 441 N. Lee Street As a veteran, when you request benefits and services, a copy of your Alexandria, VA 22314 discharge papers are required to verify eligibility. This includes ad- Phone: 703-549-3644 mission to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Maryland’s five veterans www.cwv.org cemeteries, VA claims and a myriad of other services available to you and your families.

If you are a World War II veteran, and were a Maryland resident at the time of your entry into the service, or if you were discharged after On behalf of the National Officers of the Catholic War Veterans I extend our th October 15, 1979 and listed a Maryland home of record address at congratulations to the Department of Maryland and their Auxiliary on their 68 and 63rd conventions respectfully. Your perseverance and dedication to our the time of discharge, you may contact the Maryland Department of Holy Church and Veterans are an inspiration to the members of our organiza- Veterans Affairs’ Baltimore Office at 800-446-4926x6450 to inquire if tion. they have a copy of your discharge papers.

The officers on the National Board are striving to improve our communications As a veteran and your next of kin may request a copy of the your DD between the members of our great organization. We have improved our Na- -214 or receive a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Du- tional web site to make it user friendly. Through the efforts of our web site ty from the National Archives. Information on requesting a copy committee the Chaplains and Commanders letters and the officers’ reports are of a veteran’s DD-214 and how to obtain a ‘statement of service’ can available for everyone to access for their information. Our programs and forms be accessed via the web at: www.archives.gov/veterans/. If you do are also available via the website and through our National store at www.cwv.org, where we are looking to supply American made merchandise. not have access to the Internet, you may contact the National Archives at: I have been blessed with an excellent staff of officers, elected at our last con- vention. They have their committees working and communicating an The National Archives & Records Administration exchange of ideas that can only improve the Catholic War Veterans in the 8601 Adelphi Road future. The committee chairpersons are now required to share their progress College Park, MD 20740-6001 with the membership as well as the leadership of our organization so everyone 1-866-272-6272 or 1-86-NARA-NARA is kept informed. Fax: 301-837-0483

TDD lines for College Park, MD: 301-837-0482 Many members believe we have funds at National. Let me inform you all that we had to cut $48,000 from last year’s budget. It was a difficult undertaking and our National Treasurer spent long days searching to meet last year’s in- come with this year’s budget.

In closing, may the Holy Spirit guide you in your deliberations and elections at your convention.

Yours in Christ, Maryland Access Point (MAP) is a statewide resource for infor- mation and assistance about long-term services and supports, par- James C. Finkel Sr. ticularly for older adults and individuals with disabilities. If you or National Commander someone you know need community services to avoid a nursing Catholic War Veterans of the U.S.A. home stay or need help with shopping, chores or personal assis- tance because of a disability, MAP is a gateway, guide and a single entry point to service providers in your local area. For more infor- mation, access MAP’s wide resource of information and its user friendly website at www.aging.maryland.gov/ or call (410) 767-1100 Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc. for the nearest MAP site in your community. Chartered by Congress ~ 17 August 1984 54 7 Need Information about Veterans Benefits and Entitlements?  1.800.827.1000 (Baltimore VA Regional Office—Disability Benefits, Education Assistance, Burial Benefits & more…)  410.605.7000 or Toll Free 800.463.6295—Baltimore VA Medical Center  1-877-222-VETS (8387) VA National Health Care Information line  1.800.273.TALK (8255) Military and Veterans Crisis Line  1.877.4AID.VET (424.3838) National Call Center for Homeless Veterans  1.855.260.3274 VA Caregiver Support Line  1.800.342.9647 Wounded Warrior Resource Center

Informational Web Sites for Active Duty Members & Veterans:  www.va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Dear Department of Maryland Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary:

 www.va.gov/health VA Health Care—Eligibility, entitlements, programs & It is an honor to be here and extend a warm welcome to Maryland's services delegates and members at your 68th annual convention. May the  www.cem.va.gov/ VA National Cemetery Administration— Lord guide you as you work toward a fun filled and successful con- Burial & Memorial Benefits vention.  www.mdva.state.md.us/ Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs I comment all the officers and members who have participated in our  http://goo.gl/qnKLF Senator Barbara Mikulski For Military Members, Veterans & Families programs and completed their reports. It is your hard work and dedi- cation that makes the organization thrive. We are always looking for  http://goo.gl/2crmy Congressman Ben Cardin—Veterans Resource Cen- members to move up the echelons, it is not too early to be thinking ter. of becoming part of the National Board!  http://goo.gl/W4Upz Maryland’s Cemeteries & Memorial Benefits (or call (410) 923-6981) As you renew friendships and make new ones during your meetings  http://goo.gl/iexBA USA.gov—Government made easy reflect on your accomplishments of the past year and think of way to embellish them for the next year, always remembering our motto, “For God, Country and Home.” Maryland Veterans’ Cemeteries The State of Maryland, through the Cemetery Program of the Maryland Depart- Let us remember all of our military and their families. May God ment of Veterans Affairs, offers Maryland veterans, and their eligible depend- watch over them and keep them protected. ents, a final resting place at one of five state veterans' cemeteries located throughout Maryland. The Program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Best wishes for a successful and productive convention and May A Pre-interment Program is available through which veterans may indicate their God Bless you. desire to be buried in one of the state’s cemeteries and verify their eligibility for such burial on a pre-need basis. The following facilities provide interment ser- vices during the normal business week (Monday through Friday) and are open Susan Ranno to the public 365 days of the year. For visitors to our cemeteries the gates will be open every day of the year from 8:00AM until 5:00PM. The gates will close National CWVA President at 4:45PM to allow visitors to exit the cemetery. The cemetery will remain open until 8:00PM. on Memorial Day (the date of State observance). More information at www.mdva.state.md.us/ (Maryland Department of Veter- ans Affairs)

Crownsville, Maryland 21032 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Phone (410) 923-6981 Phone (410) 943-3420 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery Phone (301) 372-6398 Phone (410) 363-6090 Crownsville Veterans Cemetery Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery Phone (410) 987-6320 Phone (301)777-2185 8 53

TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER Interesting facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Sentinels of the Third United States Infantry Regiment "Old Guard" The Guards of Honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are highly motivated and are proud to honor all American service members who are "Known But to God." Q: How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? A: 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest hon- or given any military or foreign dignitary. Q: How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk May I extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude in welcoming all of CWV and why? membership to our 68th Annual Convention and the Auxiliary’s 63rd Annual con- A: 21 seconds, for the same reason as answer number 1. vention representing the Department Of Maryland here in enchanting Ocean Q: Why are his gloves wet? City, MD. You are the greatest!!! A: His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.

As a group, we faced many challenges for the welfare of our membership that Q: Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time, and if not, why included the computerization of our Post rosters, shrinkage of several MD not? Posts, the linkage of spirit between members of St. Patrick's and St Casimir A: No, he carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his Posts and the sadness of comrades lost to our Supreme Commander. Serving march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the as your State Commander for a second term was most gratifying and humbling, outside shoulder. as we continued to pursue maintaining our expected high levels of our CWV Q: Who guards the tomb? traditions. A: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather by Tomb Guard sentinels. Sentinels, all volunteers, To highlight a few - our Fifth Sunday Masses, the monthly VA bingos, and other are considered to be the best of the elite 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The festivities at our local Maryland VA rehabilitation centers held true as member Old Guard), headquartered at Fort Myer, Va. participation was strong. Also, we should not forget the energies expended by Q: How often are the guards changed? our many Catholic youth in our CWV contests as these students shared their A: The guard is changed every hour on the hour Oct. 1 to March 31 in an talents in poster creativity and stimulating essays. elaborate ritual. From April 1 through September 30, another change is add- ed on the half hour and the cemetery closing time moves from 5 to 7 p.m. May I warmly express to all – a genuine thank you … your continued coopera- tion was totally exceptional in preserving the spirit of our Catholic War Veter- The Tomb consists of seven pieces of rectangular marble. Carved on the ans’ objective by our continuance of serving our deserving military veterans East side (the front of the Tomb, which faces Washington, D.C.) is a compo- through our various planned veteran activities. site of three figures, commemorative of the spirit of the Allies of World War I. Together as One Voice at this year’s annual convention, let’s build our common In the center of the panel stands Victory (female). On the right side, a male thread amongst us … nurture our membership, serve God, serve our Country, figure symbolizes Valor. On the left side stands Peace, with her palm branch serve our family and our extended family of those who graciously served in the to reward the devotion and sacrifice that went with courage to make the United States armed forces as members of our Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, cause of righteousness triumphant. Navy and Marines … God bless us all. The north and south sides are divided into three panels by Doric pilasters. In May the face of the Lord always shine upon you and the Mother of Jesus, Mary, each panel is an inverted wreath. On the west, or rear, panel (facing the Am- be everlasting within your body’s spirit. phitheater) is inscribed: HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERI- CAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD

Always with the guidance of the Lord, The first Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a sub base and a base or plinth. It was slightly smaller than the present base. This was torn away when the Gilbert T. Barker present Tomb was started Aug. 27, 1931. The Tomb was completed and the Maryland State Commander area opened to the public 9:15 a.m. April 9, 1932, without any ceremony. Cost of the Tomb: $48,000 Sculptor: Thomas Hudson Jones Visit us @ ww.cwvmd.org Email us @ [email protected] Architect: Lorimer Rich Inscription: Author Unknown

Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc. Chartered by Congress ~ 17 August 1984 52 9 Department of Veterans Affairs indicates as of 9/2013:  21, 973,000 US living veterans (total)

 2,973.000 (10%) female living veterans. ServingVeterans Our

Defense Manpower Research indicates as of 11/2013:  1,429,036 active duty service members  214,058 (14%) of AD force is female service members

AMERICAN REVOLUTION Women served on the battlefield as nurses, water bearers, cooks, laundresses and saboteurs.

WAR OF 1812 Mary Marshall and Mary Allen nursed aboard Commodore Stephen Decatur’s ship, United States.

CIVIL WAR Women provided casualty and nursing care to Union and Confederate troops at field hospitals and on the Union hospital ship Red Rover. Women soldiers disguised as men served on both sides. In 1866, Dr. Mary Walker received the Congressional Medal of It has been an honor and a privilege to have served you as Presi- Honor, the first and only women to receive the nation’s highest military honor. dent of the CWV Auxiliary for the Department of Maryland for this

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR past year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my de- More than 1,500 Army contract nurses served stateside, in Hawaii, Cuba, the Philip- pines, Puerto Rico, and on the hospital ship, Relief. 22 nurses died. partment officers and my auxiliary for their support this past year. I hope for continued success within the department and auxiliary in WORLD WAR I Navy and Marine Corps enlisted women to free men to fight. Army and Navy nurses the forthcoming year. I would also like to thank the department served in hospitals stateside and overseas. 233 bilingual telephone operators recruited commander, Gil Barker. by AT&T served overseas with the US Army Signal Corps.

WORLD WAR II More than 400,000 women served in non combat jobs in the Women’s Army auxiliary We very diligently try to increase our membership year after year. Corps (WAAC) which was converted to Women’s Army Corps (WAC); Navy Women We know that it is always a main concern within the department to Reserves called Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES); Coast keep the auxiliaries operating. Finally, we must continue to keep Guard SPARs; the Marine Corps Women Marine Reserves, and the women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP). 87 military women nurses were held as prisoners of war in the our prayers and support for our veterans, our home, our churches Pacific and Europe. and America. 1948 The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 granted women permanent sta- tus in the Regular and Reserves forces of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and the Air Wishing Everyone an enjoyable and successful convention. Force.

KOREAN WAR Some 540 women served in-country, as Army and Navy nurses in MASH units, hospi- tals on hospital ships and as Air Force nurses with air evacuation units.

VIETNAM WAR Carolyn Krausch About 7,500 American military women served in Southeast Asia. The majority of those that served in-country were Army nurses. 8 died. Carolyn Krausch

PERSIAN GULF Department President Over 41,000 American military women were deployed on Operation Desert Shield/ Storm. 2 Army women were taken prisoner. 13 military women died.

Today Women serve in every deployment of the US military around the Globe. In Iraq, Kuwait, Haiti, Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, at the Serbian/Macedonian border, Afghanistan, Persian Gulf and elsewhere, women are serving America. They are examples to future genera- tions that securing our country's liberty and freedom is everyone's right and responsibil- ity. Women continue to serve...with honor. 10 51

Nursing Leadership … an excerpt from the annals’ of Vietnam

Colonel Mildred I. Clark, Chief of the Corps from 1963 to 1967 and Colonel Anna Mae Hays, Chief of the Corps from 1967 to 1971 led the Army Nurse Corps dur- ing the Vietnam war. On 11 June 1970, COL Hays also became a Brigadier General the first woman and the first nurse in American military history to attain general officer rank. The first head-quarters position in Vietnam held by an Army Nurse was that of Nurse Consultant in the office of the Surgeon, United States Army Vietnam (USAV). She was concurrently the Chief Nurse of the 3rd Field Hospital, Saigon. In September of 1965 the Nurse Consultant became a full-time position, and in May, 1966, Headquarters, Department of the Army authorized a Nursing Division in the U.S. Army Republic of Vietnam (USARV) Surgeon’s Of- fice. The Nurse Consultant became the Chief Nurse, USARV as well as Chief Nurse of the newly operational 44th Medical Brigade. In March, 1967 the role of Assistant Chief Nurse, UASARV became operational.

The Maryland CWV membership praises all the nursing corps from the Civil War through all of our other wars, world wars, police actions, and skirmishes with a deep gratitude in our hearts and minds, we salute these gallant women for their service to our great country in time of medical need.

It is our privilege and honor to announce our Maryland Catholic War Veteran of 2014

Lt. Colonel Elizabeth Kruger, US Army (retired) A nurse’s nurse … A true American hero … God bless her 50 11

Ellicott City, Maryland

Commander—William Boulay 1st Vice Commander—Donna King 2nd Vice Commander—Wayne Cope 3rd Vice Commander—William Boulay Adjutant—Bill Wood Treasurer—Gayle McAdams Welfare Officer—John Vaccarino Historian—Bernie O’Neill Trustee—Frank Hayden “Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time…” Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1732—1832 12 49

POST 1764 (ST. CASIMIR) Wishing CWV-MD a Successful 68th Convention POST 766 (ST. PATRICK’S)

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Catholic War Veterans Msgr. Hugh J. Monaghan Maryland Post #736 “Bound by a greater spirit of faith and patriotism… that we may be of greater service to God, Country, and to one another.”

Congratulations on & Best Wishes for a Successful 2014 Department of Maryland State Convention

May we remember that the freedoms we enjoy in our most gracious home, the United States of America, did not come without a price. May the Lord bless all those who served, all those who continue to serve, and the families that those serving left behind. May we never forget.

Post #736 Meetings Where: St. Charles Borromeo Parish Meeting Room 101 Church Lane - Baltimore MD When: 1st Wednesday of each month @ 2PM COME JOIN US! Post Commander – Leo Welsh Email – [email protected] 42 19 Best Wishes for a Successful Convention The Jarosinski Family Jean Mike & Judy ~ Michele, Chris, Amy ROBERT T. O’LEARY … HEADQUARTERS POST #1924 Department of Maryland Kathie ~ Katie Catholic War Veterans Jean ~ Laura, Michael, Kristina of the United States of America, Inc. Janet & Jean ~ Lisa, Josh, Iris & Jacob Tim & Kelley & Lindsay & Sienna Post Commander … Gil Barker Russell & Sandy ~ Jason, Charlotte & Rayna & Kiaden We are always looking for recruits Julie, Sean & Ryan Call 410-299-7283 Jeff & Susan ~ Sarah, Rebekah, Jennah Judy & Mark ~ Rachel

In Memory of John Jarosinski & Stephanie Jarosinski Come join us … Special ‘kudos’ to CWV/Auxiliary volunteers Call us for that were acknowledged at the recent 2013—2014 VA Volunteer Awards Banquet membership details !!! Leading the Maryland CWV/Auxiliary contingent of volunteer hours & years are: Jean Jarosinski ~ Geraldine Jedlicka ~ Eleanor Mannarino ~ Thelma Bailey ~ Bernie Milosavich ~ Geraldine Clark & Gil Barker. This group represents more than 10 years of volunteer efforts & over 24,000 of VA donated hours. Be All You Can Be… USA Our lives are complemented & made Get An Edge on Life… USA richer by the sprit of Volunteerism.. "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready)"... USCG Thank YOU for what you do for our "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful)"... USMC Veterans. The Few, The Proud… USMC "This We'll Defend" ...USA “FOLLOW US” ...USAF Aim High… USAF Best Wishes to all Auxiliary and CWV Members “Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do” ...USAF It’s Not Just A Job, It’s An Adventure.. USN Milton & Alicia Felibertya "Honor, Courage, Commitment" ...USN "Non Sibi Sed Patriae!" (Not for self, but country) ...USN)

"Construimus, Batuimus" (We Build, We Fight) ...USN Seabees Liana Feliberty "The only easy day was yesterday!" ...USN Seals "Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action" ….USA Delta Force Adina Feliberty & Kevin Feliberty "De Oppreso Liber" Liberator of the Oppressed ...USA Green Berets "IN AIR, ON LAND" ...USA 82nd Airborne "Rendezvous With Destiny" ...USA 101st Airborne Gabrielle Feliberty "No Mission Too Difficult, No Sacrifice Too Great, Duty First" USA, 1st Infantry Be Part of the Action.. USCG In Memory … Hope Helena Feliberty 20 41 Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland, Inc.

In Memory of our beloved son, Bernie L. Birdick You are etched in our hearts, forever…..

Mom & Dad Chairman Frank Bennett (VFW) Monica — Ron Birdick

Vice Chairman Andy Martel (AMVETS) Treasurer Raymond A. Chatary (MCL) Chaplain Gilbert T. Barker (CWV) Judge Advocate Victor Fuentealba (MOPH) Secretary Raymond A. Chatary (MCL) The McMann Family Sergeant At Arms Robert West (VFW) Dorothy S. McMann Carlee & Joseph Crostic Jr. Past Chairman, JVC Robert L. Wilcoxen (DAV) Douglas & Angelika McMann Chief of Staff Mike “Maddog” Sater (DAV) Barbara & Lenzenweger Wishes Everyone a Successful Convention.. God Bless ALL our veterans. STATE COMMANDERS 2013 –14 May the wind always be at your back. Walking the pathway of the Lord AMVETS Harold Karn Catholic War Veterans Gilbert Barker Disabled American Veterans Lamarr Couser The Families of Goralski & Poggioli Marine Corps League Stuart Blair

Military Order of the Purple Heart C. Neoclis Kryiazis May the ladies of the CWV Auxiliary enjoy themselves rd Veterans of Foreign Wars H. Steve Mason while attending their 63 Annual Convention – God Bless them for all that do for our Veterans !!

Marion G. Poggioli … Ann Poggioli … Charles A. Poggioli Jr. Timothy Poggioli … Maria Poggioli .. Mark W. Goralski … Tyler Goralski Destiny Goralski .. Lynn M. Goralski .. Justina Goralski Spencer Goralski .. Cameron Goralski .. Beth Flaherty 40 21

The O’Malley Family Best Wishes For A Successful Convention from the Officers and Members of Betty O’Malley AMVETS Baltimore Post #8 Terry & Woody Francis Joseph & Linda O’Malley

Robert & Beth O’Malley … David & Lisa O’Malley … Brenda O’Malley Best wishes for a successful CWV Auxiliary Convention & God bless all our United States’ veterans !! May you always be on the Lord’s pathway. Meetings: First Friday of each month Time: 1PM Where: VFW #9083 Hall 8123 Harford Road Baltimore, Maryland 21234

Tribute to My Son... AMERICAN VETERANS OF WWII, KOREA, Master Gunnery Sergeant VIETNAM, IRAQ, AFGHANSTAN Dan Barker - USMC Tribute to my son ... Master Gunnery Sergeant Dan Barker - USMC ... Heading West to 29 Palms CA - home THE FRIENDS, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS for the next several years ... Hoorah to him and OF all the EOD Marines currently stationed with SGT. HENRY GUNTHER VFW POST #1858 Baltimore, Maryland him ... Semper Fi ... Getting closer to thirty in

the Corps … Lets all of us wish him good fortune and a safe & healthy tour.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR OCEAN CITY, MD ANNUAL CONVENTION GOD BLESS THEM … 22 39

IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN J. LESNIEWSKI, SR. BY HIS BELOVED WIFE HELEN & CHILDREN 2ND VICE COMMANDER ST.CASIMIR/ST. PATRICKS POST 766 All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!! Good night, God Bless you, and BALTIMORE MARYLAND God Bless the United States of America! “MAY HE REST IN THE TRANQUILITY OF GOD’S HOUSE” Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

A FRIEND FOR LIFE …

A SPECIAL REQUIM FOR ESTELLE WEBER

THIS YEAR, GOD’S CALL CAME EARLY FOR OUR BELOVED FRIEND, MIDGE, AFFECTIONALLY CALLED BY HER LOVING MEMBERS OF THE CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS AUXILIA- RY – POST #1575. MIDGE WAS A MEMBER OF THE CWVA FOR OVER 40 YEARS, HOLDING OFFICER POSITIONS AS TREASURER POST #1575 AND AUXILIARY PRESIDENT – MONSIGNOR ZINK- HAND POST #1837.

MIDGE LEFT A SPECIAL IMPRINT ON OUR LIVES … ALWAYS 68th ANNUAL WITH A KIND WORD FOR ALL … A DEAR FRIEND FOR LIFE … MIDGE WAS SUCH A GENTLE SPIRIT WITH A CATHOLIC WAR VETERANSGLOWING SMILE AND EXTREMELY ACTIVE IN SERV- ING OUR VETERANS … “THAT WAS OUR MIDGE” … ANNUAL CONVENTION 2014WE WILL REMEMBER HER FOREVER AS SHE DWELLS IN THE ARMS OF OUR LOVING JESUS ... MAY SHE EN- JOY THE COMFORTS OF GOD’S HOME – HEAVEN … Irving C. J. Porter and AssociatesUNTIL WE MET AGAIN … 38 23

God ~~~ Country ~~~ Family

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Maryland Department of the It is the soldier, not the President who gives US Democracy. Catholic War Veterans for a Successful th It is the soldier, 68 State Convention not the Congress who takes Care of US. It is the soldier, Heavenly Father, we come to you this week asking for your not the Reporter who has given us Freedom of Press. guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this convention. It is the soldier, Help us to engage in meaningful discussion; allow us to grow not the Poet who has given us Freedom of Speech. closer as a group and nurture the bonds of community. Fill us It is the soldier, with your grace, Lord God, as we make decisions. And continue not the campus [community] Organizer who to remind us that all that we do here this week, all that we ac- has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate. complish, is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of You, It is the soldier, and for the service of humanity. We ask these things in your who salutes the flag; name, Amen. who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, Wayne & Cathy Cope that allows the protester to burn the flag. ~ Father Dennis O’Brien, US Marine Corp. Chaplain CWV Post #1961 Charles Carroll Post

ANNUAL

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS ANNUAL CONVENTION 2014

Irving C. J. Porter and Associates 24 37 CWV—MD Connecting with Local Parishes

St. Casimir Church 2900 O’Donnell St. Baltimore, MD 21224 One Nation… Under God….Indivisible... www.stcasimir.org Congratulations CWV Department of Maryland on the occasion of the

68th Annual Convention. May all join together to foster love for God, Shrine of the Little Flower Our Country and Our Families. We pray for a successful convention. 3500 Belair Rd. Baltimore, MD 21213 To ALL the women and men who selflessly served America, both http://shrineofthelittleflower.org past and present, we give honor and appreciation for their commitment to freedom, our Nation and its citizens. May God Bless our Service Women and Men, Veterans and their

families. And May God Bless America! Our Lady of Hope Mike, Alice (Sam), Raatjes 1727 Lynch Rd. Baltimore, MD 21222 www.ourladyofhopedundalk.com

St. Brigid Catholic Church

900 S. East Ave.

Baltimore, MD 21224 St. Brigid Church www.saintbrigid-canton.com 900 S. East Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224 Heavenly Father, we ask for guidance, wisdom, www.saintbrigid-canton.com and support for the members of the Maryland Department of the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary during their annual convention. Help The Basilica of the National Shrine them to engage in meaningful discussion; allow them to grow closer Of the Assumption of the as a group and nurture the bonds of community. Continue to remind Blessed Virgin Mary them that all that they do, all that they accomplish, is for the pursuit 409 Cathedral St. of truth for the greater glory of You, and for the service of humanity. Baltimore, MD 21201 We ask these things in your name, Amen. www.baltimorebasilica.org Congratulations on the occasion of your Department’s 68th and 63rd Auxiliary Conventions. I pray for your members and their families and hope that God showers you with the knowledge and faithfulness to God - Country - Family achieve a your goals. Rev. Joseph G. Bochenek, Pastor

Visit us on the web @ www.saintbriggid-canton.com 36 CWV Department 25of Maryland Chaplains

FR. DENNIS GRUMSEY, O.F.M. CONV. PASTOR, ST. CASIMIIR CATHOLIC CHURCH USS MEREDITH – DD890 Saint Casimir, help us to remember that Named for Sgt. Jonathan Meredith USMC (Barbary Wars) our true King is Jesus Christ and always Destroyer Squadron 6 serve him with joy and love. Help us to turn to our true Father for guidance and protection. Amen

FR. MICHAEL J. ORCHIK , PASTOR THE SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER

“Love alone have I ever given to the good God; with love He will repay me. “ St. Therese, The Little Flower

FR. CONAN H. TIMONEY, PASTOR PATRONAGE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ Byzantine Rite 1260 Stevens Avenue Baltimore, MD 21227 Joe Sufczynski & Joan Whitehurst Byzantine is a way of Life.. Come Join US St. Casimir/St. Patrick’s Catholic War Veterans Post #766 Almighty GOD; we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection, that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States of America at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of The Divine Author of our 68TH ANNUAL CWV CONVENTION … blessed religion, and without whose example in these things we can WISHING ALL MY COMRADES & FRIENDS – never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech GOOD HEALTH & GOOD TIMES … thee, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen (George Washington) 3 hots and a cot … join the NAVY and see the World … ANCHORS AWEIGH … 26 35

God Bless the USA … wishing good fortune and much success for a Fantastic CWV’s Department of Maryland convention … may all the newly elected MD State Department Officers find enjoyment in serving our veterans into the next year …

Gil Barker & Gerry Jedlicka CWV Post #1764 … Baltimore, MD

ONE VOICE

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in har- mony* with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ —Romans 15:5-6 34 27

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INC. DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND MARYLAND POSTS

Visit us @ www.cwvmd.org Email us @ [email protected] Post 736 Post 1841 Msgr. Hugh Monaghan Fitzgerald-Moore Memorial PO Box 252 PO Box 178 Woodstock, MD 21163 Aberdeen, MD 21001 Post 766/Post 1764 Post 1924 St. Casimir/St. Patrick's Robert T. O'Leary 2736 O'Donnell Street 5256 Millield Road Baltimore, MD 21224 Baltimore, MD 21237 Post 1575 Post 1961 Old Town Post Charles Carroll 7229 Harford Rd Our Lady of Perpetual Help War, Sweet War, Baltimore, MD 21231 4795 Ilchester Road What sort of mistress are you Ellicott City, MD 21043 That you can be pursued Post 1965 By all those beautiful boys? Saint Mary Church … Polish Military Folklore 109 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD 21401 Walter D. Czawlytko … 1st person left & Crew WWII veteran – POW – Stalag Luft IV – Left Wing Gunner B-24 Liberator … named Abel Mabel Endured the ‘German’s Death March’ 68th Convention Committee Alice (Sam) Raatjes — Program Book Praying to our very Blessed Virgin Mary for his survival … a miracle Carolyn Krausch & Lorraine Satterfield – Cocktail Hour Reception of sorts … the sweet young boy from Canton turned into a man Lorraine Satterfield – Auxiliary Chairlady quickly as the ticking of war minutes gave him no choice … Gerry Jedlicka – Special Advisor Joe Zarachowicz – Master of Ceremonies A true love story … marrying his childhood sweetheart – Marie – Jean Jarosinski & Mike Smertycha – Memorial Service raising a large family – 4 sons & 1 daughter … 9 granddaughters & 5 Gil Barker-Chairperson grandsons … The Czawlytko family epitomizes the “Catholic Family” in every true sense of its meaning …

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO Our “sincere thanks” to the many advertisers who have supported BLESS THIS GREAT AMERICAN HERO & HIS FAMILY this program book. It is our turn to illustrate our thankfulness by patronizing & recommending these advertisers. 28 33 Catholic War Veterans of America, Inc.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Auxiliary—Department of Maryland 64th Convention

8:30AM — Breakfast 9:30AM — Business Session

Registration Delegates Call to Order by Chairlady Lorraine Satterfield, PNP

Presentation of National President Susan Ranno

Presentation of Department President Carolyn Krausch  Check this option if you do not have a local Post in your area. Annual dues are Roll Call of Officers & Auxiliaries Dorothy McMann currently $25.00 per year. Please remit payment with this application. Preliminary Credential Report Dorothy McMann

 Adoption of Rules Dorothy McMann If checked, this application will be forwarded to the Post nearest to your home Reports/Committees address. Upon receipt, you will be contacted by that local Post. When your membership is approved and they have processed your dues payment, your By-Laws Geraldine Clark membership card will be given or sent to you by them. Annual dues vary Resolutions Marion Poggioli according to Post, Chapter, and Department dues structures, but will not be more than $50.00. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, CHAIRPERSONS & AWARDS

Catholic Action Elizabeth Kruger c/o Gil Barker, MD State Commander Americanism Gerry Clark 9511 Kingscroft Terrace Apt-P Perry Hall, MD 21128 Membership Dorothy McMann Youth Program Betty O’Malley

The payment of your annual membership dues covering the fiscal year from Welfare Alicia Feliberty October 1st to September 30th includes $2.00 of your subscription to "The Catho- lic War Veteran" National publication. Ritual Officer Jean Jarosinski Directions Report Marion Poggioli Name Finance Lorraine Satterfield Address Administration Dorothy McMann City HOSPITAL REPORTS State & Zip Baltimore VAMC-BRECC Jean Jarosinski

Date of Birth Perry Point VAMC Carolyn Krausch Branch of Service President’s Report Carolyn Krausch Service Serial # Greetings National Susan Ranno Auxiliary President Character of Discharge Unfinished Business—New Business—Good of the Order

Signature & Date Final Credentials Report Election & Installation of Officers Adjournment Email Address & Phone 32 29 CWV ~ Auxiliary Visit us @ www.cwvmd.org Email us @ [email protected] Department of Maryland DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND ~ OFFICERS 2014 ~ 2014 OFFICERS — 2013 — 2014 STATE COMMANDER Gilbert Barker

PRESIDENT Carolyn Krausch ST 1 VICE COMMANDER Joseph Sufczynski 1ST VICE COMMANDER Elizabeth Kruger 2ND VICE COMMANDER Michael Smertycha 2ND VICE COMMANDER Dorothy McMann 3RD VICE COMMANDER Bill Boulay 3RD VICE COMMANDER Betty O'Malley ADJUTANT Joseph Zarachowicz SECRETARY Dorothy McMann ASSISTANT ADJUTANT Herb Markowski TREASURER Lorraine Satterfield TREASURER Gilbert Barker WELFARE OFFICER Alicia Feliberty JUDGE ADVOCATE Irv Porter AMERICANISM CHAIRLADY Geraldine Clark WELFARE OFFICER Bernie Milosavich RITUAL OFFICER Jean Jarosinski OFFICER OF THE DAY Walter “Ron: Birdick HISTORIAN Monica Krausch SERVICE OFFICER Ray Williams 3-YR DIRECTOR Geraldine Clark 3-YR TRUSTEE Richard Damesyn, Leo Welsh 2-YR DIRECTOR Marian Poggioli 2-YR TRUSTEE Wayne Cope, Milton Feliberty 1-YR DIRECTOR Dorothy McMann 1-YR TRUSTEE Bill Wood CHAPLAIN Rev. Conan Timoney CHAPLAINS Rev. Conan Timoney Rev. Michael Orchik VAVS REPRESENTATIVES Rev. Dennis Grumsey, OFM Conv.

Baltimore VAMC Jean Jarosinski WEB SITE Alice “Sam” Raatjes BRECC Jean Jarosinski & Geraldine Clark ADMINISTRATOR Perry Point VAMC Carolyn Krausch & Elizabeth Kruger

PAST STATE COMMANDERS PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS

Inez Everd Loraine Satterfield, PNP Eleanor Mannarino William Stumpf* Elizabeth Kruger Jean Jarosinski John Jarosinski* Thomas M. Bailey Joseph B. Koeber* Deceased Past Department Presidents James P. Lazzatti* Adam Szczepaniak* Vincent Zito* John E. Satterfield* Irene Hennnigan, PNP Gertrude Durkin Myrtle Crandell Anthony Azzarello* Vito A. Giorgio* Henry C. Einolf* Thomas Kresina* Helen Koerner Helen Fischer Vivian Greif Robert T. O'Leary* David Bennett* Dolores Stadler, PNP Mae Schackert, PNP James J. Pizzillo* Paul R. Legrand* Walter D. Hyle, Jr* William H. Hinzman* Paul P. Zawicki* John J. Pawlak* Edward Koritzer* William J. Lockwood* Gilbert R. Polasky* * Denotes Deceased James M. Gay

Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc. Chartered by Congress ~ 17 August 1984 30 31 Program—68th Annual Convention Program—68th Annual Convention Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc. Catholic War Veterans of the United Sates of America, INC. Department of Maryland Department of Maryland

WEDNESDAY ~ MAY 14, 2014 THURSDAY ~ MAY 15, 2014

6PM ~ Cocktails 9:30 AM Registration 7PM ~ Dinner Honoring Commander & President 10:30AM Business Sessions

 Joint Opening Session  Call to Order  Posting of Colors ~ Invocation ~ Pledge of Allegiance  Prepare Altar  Welcome Address ~ Joseph Zarachowicz (Chairperson)  Opening Prayer ~ Pledge of Allegiance  Introduction of Dais & Dignitaries & Other Guests  Roll Call of Sate Officers & Maryland State Posts  Greetings ~ Gil Barker (Dept of MD State Commander)  Adoption of Convention Rules  Welcome Address ~ Lorraine Satterfield (Auxiliary Chairperson, PNP) MARYLAND SATE OFFICERS REPORTS  Greetings ~ Carolyn Krausch (Dept of MD Auxiliary President)  National Auxiliary President ~ Susan Ranno  Welfare Officer and VAVS Officer  National CWV Commander ~ James Finkel, Sr.  Historian rd  Memorial Service  3 Vice Commander nd Honoring comrades that past into God’s heavenly gates  2 Vice Commander st Dinner ~ Benediction ~ Closing ~ Colors  1 Vice Commander  Financial Report  Commander’s Report THURSDAY ~ MAY 15, 2014 COMMITTEES REPORTS

8:30AM ~ Breakfast  Constitution ~ By Laws 10:30AM ~ Business Sessions  Auditing 4PM ~ Annual Convention Mass  Trustees 6PM ~ Reception—Reception—Cocktails—Hors d’oeuvres  Resolutions ~ Time & Place 7PM ~ Dinner  Unfinished Business

 New Business  Introduction ~ Master of Ceremonies ~ Joseph Zarachowicz   Invocation ~ Fr. Conan Timoney Nomination Report  Good of the Order  Pledge of Allegiance   Introduction of Dias & Other Guests Election on Nominated State Officer

 National Commander ~ James Finkel, Sr.  National Auxiliary President ~ Susan Ranno Closing of the Convention Retirement of Colors  Department Auxiliary President ~ Carolyn Krausch  Secretary, MDVA ~ Edward Chow, Jr.  Director VAHCS ~ Dennis H. Smith  Department Commander ~ Gil Barker  Maryland Catholic War Veterans Post Awards & “Veteran of the Year”  Closing Ceremony: Benediction ~ Fr. Dennis Grumsey  Colors

Chartered by Congress ~ 17 August 1984 Chartered by Congress ~ 17 August 1984