Volume 8, Issue 6 June 15, 2021

Voiture Nationale 40&8 VOYAGEUR BRIEFS

Mike McGary –Chef de Chemin de Fer

Welcome to the dog days of summer. they brought in trays and trays of fried It’s a few days short of the start of sum- chicken. To top that off they grilled Brats mer but the record high temperatures are and hamburgers outside, amazing. My tip telling me it may be a good time to have of the hat to those two voyageurs and a body of water available to cool off. their wives for one of the best hospitality Travels have continued since last rooms I’ve ever seen. Thank you all for a month’s Briefs. The middle of May sent great time. me back to South Carolina for the Gator Our membership is slowly inching Wreck this in Goose Creek. The two upward, but we still have 8% of our day wreck kept everyone entertained, membership that are still out there. Let’s except for maybe the PG’s, but they take a deep breath and see if we can’t get played the game well, and in the end those on board the membership train. five new Voyageurs were added to the Since my last briefs a few more Grandes ranks of La Societe. My thanks go out have hit 100% or better. We now have to Sous Chef de Chemin de Fer Dave twelve Grands above this mark. They are: Hill and his wife Michele for making , District of Columbia, sure my needs were met. I would also , Alabama, France, New Mexi- like to thank the National Sec/Treas. of co, Germany, Connecticut, , Youth Sports for picking my up at the Utah, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. airport. And of course the 5am return to There are also eleven Grands in single the airport after staying up to the wee gear to my room, a room I might add that digits away from making that 100% plat- hours with a group of Mexican domino was bigger than my first house. This was a eau. This fight is no different than what players. really well attended event with at least nine our business community is experiencing, Unfortunately, Memorial Day Ob- Grands in attendance, besides the 7 Great a shortage of help. We need these mem- servance at Arlington was cancelled due Lake Grandes there was also Washington, bers to work our programs. Make that to the remodeling of the amphitheater. Maryland, New Jersey, and South Carolina. phone call, or better yet knock on their Let’s hope next year we can get together It was really great to see everyone and talk door and ask. and honor those that gave it all. about getting the Forty and Eight back into I would also like to take the time to If you missed the Great Lakes Prom- doing the things we do so well. Helping the wish all of the dads out there a very Hap- enade a couple of weeks ago you missed people of our communities. py Father’s Day. You deserve the special one of the best. Grande du Pennsylva- The great success of this event fell on recognition for all that you do to make nia put on a program that I haven’t seen the shoulders of Grover Spoon, his son the next generation of leader’s responsi- for some time. Upon my arrival, I was John, and their wives, who together put on a ble adults. Thanks for all that you do. greeted by Dave Kessling, the ramrod of hospitality room second to none. The room Try to stay cool out there, but remem- the operation. He made sure I got my was open upon my arrival and was stocked ber there is still work that needs to get with the normal adult beverages, two differ- done within this organization. God Bless ent kinds of hot dogs, smoked sausage and each and every one of you and your fami- Inside this issue: all the trimmings to put a smile on any- lies. Remember those away from home body’s face. This went on until Friday when protecting our freedom. Chef Mike McGary 1

Correspondant National 2

Emblem Sales Item 2

Voiture News 3

40&8 News 4

Vice Presidential History 5

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Terry Sims -Correspondant National

The profits from the Chef de Gare are utilized for the Law Officer of The Registrations for Promenade Na- Club Breakfast at Promenade Natio- Year expenses for attending Prome- tionale are flowing smoothly. The nale are applied to the 40/8er Maga- nade Nationale. Convention Corporation in Missouri is zine expenses. The breakfast is held on John Schenk will be helping with doing a tremendous job organizing an Wednesday September 15, 2021 both Clubs. John has been a mainstay excellent Promenade Nationale for you 9:30 AM -12:00 PM. These profits are with the Past Chef de Gare Breakfast in beautiful Springfield, Missouri. a huge help toward the mailing cost of and Generals Club for many years. His There is an advertising form on line the magazine. expertise and organizational skills have under Promenade Nationale if you The Generals Club Luncheon is been very successful. We also thank all wish to place an ad in the Program held on Friday September 17, 2021 of the attendees for your support for book which will help Grand du Mis- 11:15 AM-12:45 PM and the profits these two very important Programs. souri immensely.

Emblem Sales Highlight of the Month

This month’s highlight is the or contact Terri Taylor, 40&8 Life Member Patch and E-mail: the Paid Life Member patch. [email protected] Part numbers 10LMPX and 10PLMP $2.75. 2 1/2" patch- Ph. (317) 634-1804 es are embroidered in Metallic Fax. (317) 632-9365 Gold, Black and Blue threads. Heat Seal Backing. These Voiture Nationale items can be ordered at our Emblem Sales emblem sales store online at 250 E 38th Street http://store.fortyandeight.org/ , IN 46205

102nd Promenade Nationale

To Register for the 102nd Promenade Nationale in Springfield, Missouri go to;

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Voiture 605 Memorial Day Program "The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"

Voiture 1634

On behalf of Grand du Florida and elderly in his community, especial- and Voiture 1634 we are proud and ly with recent storms, the COVID pan- pleased to ask you to help us recognize demic and rising crime rates. Miller a very special voiture militaire, with a enlisted a few veterans to start patrol- shout out and a tip of our Chapeaus to ling the neighborhood, exchanging con- Dave Miller. He lives and breathes tact information among them, and part- many of our principles. He exemplifies nering with the local Sheriff ’s Depart- one of our raison d'etre “s. He earned ment to perform safety checks during his invite after serving with the 5/9 ma- the night. Miller went a step further by rines in Vietnam. also setting up protocols for those who In 2019 he was honored as the may need medical assistance or help VAVS male volunteer of the year. In obtaining food and supplies or even October of 2020 he was recognized by getting to stores. Congratulations, Dave the Pinellas County Sheriff ’s Office. Miller, we thank you for your contin- He was caring about his community. ued service and dedication. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri presented Miller So lets put or hands together for a nice with a certificate in recognition of out- round of applause to Dave Miller. standing service and dedication to his Neighborhood Watch Community. Mil- By ANDREW W. NAGY ler was very concerned about the youth Honorary Sous Directeur VAVS

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Voiture 145 Franklin, IN Post 205 invited Chef de Gare Jay A. Collars, V-145 to be Guest Speaker at their annual Memorial Day services on the Lawn of Johnson County's Courthouse,

American Legion Post 205 Honor Guard posting Colors L to R - Post 205 Commander "Randy" Weathers, V-145 Chef de Gare Jay A Collars, Mrs. Jan Collars Grand du France Grand du Missouri

In April, Janie Miller, Chef de A $1000 check was present- Gare of the Grande du France presented a scholarship check to ed on 27 May 2021 to Miss The picture above was taken at the Grand du Missouri Spring Miss Sierra Cardenas. Miss Brenda Sandoval. Ms Sand- Wreck. We conducted an active wreck. The picture is after they Cardenas works as an Emergen- oval is a full-time student at concluded the wreck and were officially welcomed as Voya- cy Room Nurse at Casa Grande, Central Arizona College and geur Militaires. Sous Chef de Chemin de fer Frank Kronen. is featured with the picture with the new Voiture Militaires. AZ Banner Hospital. The Hos- was joined by her sister and pital CEO, Mr. Brian Kellar, parents at Professor Baroi's joined the ER nursing staff for The event was held March 26-28, 2021 a the Oasis Hotel and the presentation. home for the presentation. Conventions Center Springfield, MO.

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Building Donation Challenge Total $190,078.46 June 2021

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Voiture Nationale 40&8 Phone: 317-634-1804 250 E 38th Street Fax: 317-632-9365 Indianapois, IN 46205 E-mail: [email protected] Vice Presidential History

John Nance Garner III (November 22, ocratic National Convention. Roosevelt 1868 – November 7, 1967), known and Garner won the 1932 election and among his contemporaries as "Cactus were re-elected in 1936. A conservative Jack", was an American Democratic Southerner, Garner opposed the sit-down politician and lawyer from . He strikes of the labor unions and the New was the 32nd vice president of the Unit- Deal's deficit spending. He broke with ed States, serving from 1933 to 1941. He Roosevelt in early 1937 over the issue of was also the 39th speaker of the United enlarging the Supreme Court, and helped States House of Representatives from defeat it on the grounds that it central- 1931 to 1933. Garner and Schuyler ized too much power in the President's Colfax are the only politicians to serve hands. Garner again sought the presiden- as both vice president of the United cy in the 1940 presidential election, but States and speaker of the Roosevelt won the party's presidential House of Representatives. nomination at the 1940 Democratic Na- tional Convention. Roosevelt then chose Garner began his political career as the Henry A. Wallace as his running mate. county judge of Uvalde County, Texas. He served in the Texas House of Repre- sentatives from 1898 to 1902 and won Garner died on November 7, 1967, at the election to represent Texas in the United age of 98 years and 350 days. He is in- won control of the House following the terred in Uvalde Cemetery. Garner is the States House of Representatives in 1902. 1930 elections. He represented Texas's 15th congres- longest-lived Vice President in U.S. his- sional district from 1903 to 1933. Garner Garner sought the Democratic presidential tory, a distinction which was previously served as House Minority Leader from nomination in the 1932 presidential elec- held by Levi P. Morton (Benjamin Har- 1929 to 1931, and was elevated to tion, but he agreed to serve as Franklin D. rison's Vice President, who died in 1920 Speaker of the House when Democrats Roosevelt's running mate at the 1932 Dem- on his 96th birthday).

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