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Issue 2, 2017 Offspring Issue 2, 2017 OFFSPRING The National Newsletter of the SONS and DAUGHTERS of PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS, INC. “Pearl Harbor ~ December 7, 1941 ~ Lest We Forget” Summer Issue Maryland Chapter 1 Participates in MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE AND MASSING OF THE COLORS Fort George Meade, Maryland Submitted by Carmen Harding, Maryland State Chair, O" spring Editor t was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of our SDPHS Color Guard Iwhich participated for the ! rst time in the Massing of the Colors at Fort Meade, Maryland. " is is a patriotic ceremony presented by the Military Order of the World Wars. It is held to rededicate our faith in the United States, and to present our support to the National Colors and the Servicemen and Servicewomen those Colors represent. It combines the colors and color guards of Active, Reserve and National Guard military components (units), and veteran, civic and patriotic organizations. Each Color Guard was announced as they processed to the front of the Pavilion and were then seated for the ceremony which included entertainment by the Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band. " e music was sensational and included tributes to each of the Armed Forces, a rousing rendition of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, God Bless the USA, and " e Stars and Stripes Forever. " ere was also a special performance by the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. " e Grand Marshall and Keynote speaker was Lieutenant General James K. McLaughlin, Deputy Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Fort Meade Maryland which directs the cyber forces that defend Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Performers the Departments information networks and provide full-spectrum cyberspace options to military plans and operation, and when directed, defend U.S. critical infrastructure from cyber attacks of signi! cant consequence. General McLaughlin mentioned in his remarks some of the military personnel who were associated with Ft. Meade in the past such as Dwight Eisenhower who was in 1920, the second-in-command of the 305 th Tank Brigade and General George Patton. Pictured at Le! : Participating as the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors Color Guard unit were Gene Strawser, Florence Strawser, Chapter Vice President, Bob Wagner, Chapter Treasurer, and (not pictured) Carmen Harding, MD State Chair and O" spring Editor. MEMORIAL DAY ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY It was a typical hot, humid Memorial Day in the D. C. area. National President, Deidre Kelley and Maryland State Chair, Carmen Harding had plans of laying the SDPHS wreath at Arlington Cemetery. However, due to enhanced security, the entrance to the amphitheater was closed early. We made it, our wreath made it. But not together! Offspring Issue 2, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILD SURVIVOR HISTORY PROJECT Please send articles and photos to: Joedy Adams , 4065 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA 92117-5321. Phone: (858) 273-1036 or e-mail: [email protected] I AM A CHILD SURVIVOR If you are a child survivor of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, contact Mary Ellen Smith and be recognized. Also, send an account of your memories leading up to, during & a$ er the attack to: Mary Ellen Smith , 5903 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Arbor Road, Lakewood, CA 90713. National President Deidre Kelley FROM OUR RECORDS KEEPER GORDON SPARKS I need some help. I have P.O. Box 1022 ! nished listing the deaths from all of the Grams. I have 13,000 names listed and Yulee, FL 32041 about 300 errors not counting the dates of deaths. If anyone has old Pearl Harbor PH: 904 225-0013 Survivor rosters , death listings, either state or national I would appreciate your E-Mail: [email protected] sharing them with me. Some of the errors are: states, stations, membership numbers, etc. I really want to make as complete a list as possible so any copies or originals National VicePresident would be greatly appreciated. In addition, I currently have 4,500 names listed of Mary Haessig Schiano their New Member Sheets from the Grams. You can contact me at: 3200 Osborne Road Gordon Sparks email: [email protected] Chester, Va 23831-1946 549 Chadford Road, Irmo, SC 29063 (H) 804-796-2971 (C) 804-263-1950 Email: [email protected] Public A% airs O* cer National Secretary Commissioning Coordinator PCU John Finn (DDG 113) Pamela Frost (228) 935-4085 [email protected] 2897 Gingerwood Circle Fullerton, CA 92835 (C) 714-319-0623 [email protected] DID YOU KNOW... # e O" spring is the o$ cial newsletter National Treasurer of the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc. Mary Purifoy 7846 Hastings Street It is published for the bene% t of dues paying members three Jacksonville, FL 32220 times a year with a separate Ballot Issue published on even PH: 904-786-0045 years to coincide with our National elections. [email protected] National Registrar, Linda Hooks Please send any editorial content to: 1414 Woodville Road o" [email protected] Mansfi eld, OH 44903-9478 PH: 419-526-0079 Cell: 419-571-2003 E-Mail: [email protected] Next Deadline November 15. For information on how we receive articles please see read A Note from Your Editor Website Coordinator, Barbara Ford www.sdphs.org on page 11. 833 Travis Drive Carson City, NV 89701 PH: 775-781-3555 [email protected] Editor, Carmen Harding “In Memory/Honor of” ads: Include survivor’s name & duty station on Dec. 7, 26 High Street 1941 & name/ relationship to survivor of person placing ad. Brookeville, Maryland 20833 “In Support of” ads: Include SDPHS supporter, PH: 301-774-5577 [email protected] Your your name, title (if an offi cer), Chapter, City & State. Ad Storekeeper, Deidre Kelley Here Send ad information and check to National See contact numbers above for Treasurer, Mary Purifoy. Check should be UP TO 4 LINES: Deidre Kelley, National President clearly marked - Offspring Ad. 1 issue - $ 8.00 4 issues - $25.00 2 Issue 2, 2017 Offspring Issue 2, 2017 FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT.... Deidre Kelley he Executive Board met in Arizona in April to discuss projects to be accomplished in Tthe next two years. A committee was appointed to make recommendations to revitalize our membership with more involvement from the Chapters and individual members. " is issue of the O% spring contains a survey requesting your input on membership issues. Please complete the survey and return to me as soon as possible. " e Executive Board will review your comments and incorporate your suggestions into actions that can be taken by the Board. An application for 501(c)(3) Non-Pro! t Tax status was submitted the ! rst of July. " e IRS review process takes between 90 and 180 days. Approval of this application will allow the organization to accept tax exempt donations. Past President Rick Carraway has begun preparations for the 2018 SDPHS National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. We should have more information regarding the convention in the next issue of the O% spring. Some of you may have noticed that the SDPHS Small Stores was moved from Arizona to Florida. Feel free to purchase items. We have two new items – 75th Anniversary patches with a gold thread border for $7.00 and new metal license plate frames for $15.00. We also have plenty of cookbooks which make wonderful Christmas presents and other items. On average, orders will be processed within two weeks of receipt of requests. Last but not least, we should have a new website up and running by October. I’m very excited about the progress our organization is making in recruiting new members, forming new Chapters, and participating in events honoring our Pearl Harbor Survivors and other WWII veterans. Remember “Pearl Harbor – December 7, 1941 – Lest We Forget.” " ank You, Dee Kelley National President MEMBERSHIP REPORT ! 9/30/2016 ! 03/30/2017 NEW LINEAL MEMBERS Herbert Martin Ore! eld, PA Lawrence Bachman Lynchburg, VA " eodore Montgomery Kinsey, MT Andrea Karas San Jose, CA Donovan Hutchens Omaha, NE Jennifer Mayor San Jose, CA Frederick Ayers Martinez, CA Stephen Benton Tiera Verde, FL Alexandra Carver Agoura, CA Frank Kostopoulos Palmyra, WI Eugene Norman Agoura, CA Frank L. Kostopoulos Palmyra, WI NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Eula Mab Ginsburg Atlanta, GA Brian Robinson Houston, TX Alfred L. Summers Spring! eld, MO Louis E. Cento Houston, TX Christina Heintzelman Harrisburg, PA Constance Hu% Harrodsburg, KY Bruce Hosken Anaheim, CJ Eric B. Mercer Bossier City, LA Charles “Nick” Johnston, Jr. St. Cloud, MN Dustin Deel Bedford, IN Gary Powers Roanoke, VA Barbara Combs Jacksonville, FL Kathy Snyder Council Blu% s, IA Sandra Dietrich Omaha, NE Bette McKinney Long Beach, CA Katerina Ellis Katy, TX Robert Dietrich Omaha, NE Clay Keown Shelton, WA Donald Dvorak Santa Clara, CA Maura Bonifant Honolulu, HI 3 Offspring Issue 2, 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT We thank our Donors for their Mary Purifoy, National Treasurer Kindness and Generosity! BEGINNING BALANCE, 1/01/17 GENERAL FUND .................................21,285.46 Donations made for the period of 1/01/2017 - 4/30/2017 MEMORIAL FUND .................................. 519.00 GENERAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND ............................ 519.34 SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONVENTION FUND ......................... 4,100.00 Maureen Young Capt. Ralph Laedtke PH/CHILD SURVIVOR HISTORY......... 265.00 Martin Pittman MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL .............................................................. $26,688.80 Margie Heston J. M. Smith Income Kathryn Rulison James Armstrong Annual Dues $ 4,405.00 Stephen Sawzin Donations to General Fund 305.00 CONVENTION FUND Donations to Memorial Fund 145.00 William Koehl Donna Zimmerman Donations to Scholarship Fund 250.00 Donations Convention Fund 408.00 Child Survivor History Project 135.00 50/50 Drawing 203.00 New Member Fees 780.00 New Chapter Fees 0 Small Stores 1,243.50 O% spring Ads 50.00 Our Survivors Miscellaneous 557.70 who have recently passed.