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Past Department Commanders’ Club Luncheon

August 30, 2021

Phoenix, Arizona The Past Department Commanders’ Club Honors MARK EATON IN MEMORIAM NBA All-Star, Broadcaster, Motivator, Philanthropist and American Patriot

James V. Day “Good Guy”

102nd Annual National Convention of The American Legion Monday, August 30, 2021 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Sheraton, Phoenix Ballroom, Third Level - Phoenix, Arizona 2021 James V. Day “Good Guy” Program

Mark Eaton, the 2021 James V. Day Good Guy Award recipient, was a spectacular NBA player, an award-winning motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of Call to Order John P. “Jake” Comer, Chairman The Four Commitments of a Winning Team. When informed that he had been nomi- Executive Committee nated for the Good Guy award in March 2021, the NBA great had immediately accepted the nomination and agreed to appear at the 2021 Past Department Commander’s Club Invocation Edward L. Harris, Jr. presentation luncheon. Tragically, Mark passed away as the result of an accident on May National Chaplain 28, 2021.

Mark was a 7’4” NBA All-Star who played with the Jazz for 12 seasons, led the Pledge of Allegiance Paula R. Stephenson, President NBA in blocked shots 4 of those seasons, was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team 5 times, was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2 times, and still holds 2 NBA POW/MIA Empty Chair Ceremony John P. “Jake” Comer records—most blocks in a single season (456) and career average blocked shots per game (3.5). Lunch In addition to his work on team building, Mark was managing partner in two award- winning restaurants in , Tuscany, and Franck’s, recently voted Best Restau- Welcome and Introduction of Guests John P. “Jake” Comer rant in Utah.

He was founder and former chairman of the Mark Eaton Standing Tall for Youth Foun- Greetings James W. “Bill” Oxford dation, which provided sports and outdoor opportunities for more than 3,000 at-risk National Commander children. He was a former president and board member of the Legends of , which supports the needs of retired NBA players. Presentation James V. Day “Good Guy” Award Paula R. Stephenson Mark’s television and radio experience includes eight years as host of Jazz Tonight on KJZZ-TV, host of Mark Eaton Outdoors on The Outdoor Channel, and three years as Acceptance Remarks Timothy Riser host of Sports Health Today, an internationally syndicated radio show. He attended Nephew of Mark Eaton Cypress College and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Financial Report John P. “Jake” Comer In recent years, when Mark was not speaking, writing, or working, he enjoyed travel- ing with his wife Teri, horseback riding, skiing, and the outdoors. He lived in Park City, Utah with his wife, children, horses, dogs, and barn cats. Election of Officers Ronald F. Conley, Chairman Nominating Committee

Benediction Edward L. Harris, Jr. OFFICERS President Vice President Paula R. Stephenson John W. Bowen Utah Colorado

Executive Committee

Chairman John P. “Jake” Comer Massachusetts

Mark A. Avis Anthony G. Jordan Massachusetts Maine

Thomas L. Bock William W. Kile Colorado West Virginia

Dennis R. Boland Daniel A. Ludwig Florida Minnesota

Martin Conatser Robert L. Morrill Illinois New York

Ronald F. Conley Robert W. Spanogle Pennsylvania Michigan

Daniel M. Dellinger David O. Warnken Virginia Kansas

Paul A. Evenson Todd E. White South Dakota Wyoming

Joseph J. Frank Fang A. Wong Missouri New York Past Department Commanders’ Club 2021 Fall Luncheon Invitation

A luncheon for Past Department Commanders’ Club members will take place during the Fall Meetings in Indianapolis, Indiana. The luncheon is on Monday, October 4, at 12:00 p.m. at the Sheraton City Hotel in the Meridian Center/West Ballroom. Cocktails (cash bar) are at 11:00 a.m.

A notice concerning this luncheon was sent to all PDCC members in early July. If you already purchased a ticket, please disregard this notice. However, if you have not yet purchased a Fall luncheon ticket, you still have an opportunity to attend.

Cost of the luncheon is $20 per member. Make your check payable to: Past Department Commanders’ Club, then mail to:

The American Legion Attention: Patti Jackson PO Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206

A ticket will then be sent to you. You must show your ticket to gain entrance to the luncheon. Those paying at the door will be charged $25.

All Past Department Commanders, Past National Commanders and Past National Vice Commanders are invited. Current Department Commanders are also invited to attend.