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Offspring 2013 #1 Offspring Issue 1, 2013 OFFSPRINGOFFSPRING The National Newsletter of the SONS and DAUGHTERS of PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS, INC. “Pearl Harbor ~ December 7, 1941 ~ Lest We Forget” Winter Edition SDPHS Convention 2012 San Diego, California 2012 2012 Election Results ~ Ballots returned: 160 NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED National President Louella Large 157 1 2 National Vice President Joseph Kralik 159 0 1 National Secretary Carol Gladys 157 0 2 National Treasurer Kyle Wehr 159 0 1 RESOLUTIONS FOR CHANGES TO THE SDPHS CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS Approved Rejected Abstained Resolution #1: 153 3 2 Resolution #2: 155 1 2 Resolution #3: 154 1 2 Resolution #4: 151 2 5 Offspring Issue 1, 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SDPHS 2014 NATIONAL CONVENTION - CHARLESTON, SC NATIONAL After the Executive Board approved to hold convention in 2014, they picked several sites from which the membership could decide at their general meeting. OFFICERS The members at the National SDPHS Convention in San Diego, CA. voted to hold the 2014 convention in Charleston, SC. As the newly appointed Convention Chair, I will be looking for hotels, particular sites to see, and suggestions on any NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS other activities. The USS Yorktown is located in Charleston and we hope to National President, Louella Large conduct our December 7th ceremony aboard ship. We are also looking for our 7514 Lincoln Street, S. E. members to lend a hand in making arrangements. Please feel free to contact me East Canton, OH 44730 (330) 309-2813 by calling (904) 225-0013 or email [email protected]. The San Diego [email protected] convention was great and we would like to make Charleston even greater. With National Vice President, Joseph Kralik the 2014 convention being held on the East Coast, we hope that many more 840 MacArthur Drive survivors and members will be able to attend. Pittsburgh, PA 15228 2014 National Convention Chairman - Dee Kelley (6th DD) (412) 561-0860 [email protected] SPEAKERS CORNER National Secretary, Carol Gladys Let us know if you have spoken to an organization or school students. Speaking about Child Survivor memo- 36675 Giles Road Grafton, Ohio 44044-9124 ries or the memories of our Pearl Harbor survivors spreads the word about the SDPHS organization. History (850) 867-0645 cell books in schools have so very little about December 7, 1941. Tell our Pearl Harbor survivor’s stories to [email protected] others so they will always be remembered. National Treasurer, Kyle Wehr 8192 W. 700 N. DONORS TO SDPHS FUNDS Fairland, IN 46126-9507 (317) 370-4064 MAHALO to those who donated to the SDPHS funds this quarter: [email protected] Jack Saxton Memorial Fund National Trustees Steven Stockett Convention Fund Carmen Harding: [email protected] George Murray Convention Fund Brookeville, Maryland Marilyn Nicholson Convention Fund Eileen Farley: [email protected] Betsy Crossley Photo Gallery Frames Concord, California M/M Howard Snell Convention Fund Elaine French Convention Fund Parliamentarian, DeWitt Davenport 5013 Oakmont Circle Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 793-0123 GOOD READING/RESOURCE MATERIAL [email protected] Have you ever wondered about your Pearl Harbor Survivor’s ship? You may want to read Registrar, Joanne Adams this very interesting book, Daughters of Infamy, The Stories of the Ships that survived Pearl 4065 Paducah Drive Harbor, by David Kilmer. Mr. Kilmer says in his preface, San Diego, CA 92117-5321 (858) 273-1036 “I discovered that with the exception of three ships, ARIZONA, OKLAHOMA and UTAH, all the [email protected] ships that were sunk that day were refloated, repaired, refurbished and ultimately entered the war to avenge themselves against the Imperial Japanese Navy. Finally I ran across the ultimate fact. Child Survivor Coordinator, Mary Ellen Smith Two ships at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, one of which was sunk, were also present at the 5903 Arbor Road Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. This intrigued me and of course prompted Lakewood, CA 90713 (562) 421-3834 the next question; If these two ships survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, survived the war and [email protected] made it all the way to the surrender, what happened to the other ships of Pearly Harbor? When I attempted to find the book that would answer that question I discovered a new fact. There wasn’t Website Coordinator, Barbara Ford one. So the reason this book exists is that I wanted to read it an no one had yet written it.” 1353 Kim Place Minden, NV 89423 This volume’s purpose is to help bring to life the stories of these ships and to be a compact single (775) 781-3555 reference source for all the major ships at Pearl Harbor and what happened to them during and [email protected] after the war. It will hopefully stimulate a curiosity and desire to learn more aabout one, some, or Editor, Carmen Harding all of thse “Daughters of Infamy”. Available on amazon.com 26 High Street Brookeville, Maryland 20833 (301) 774-5577 or (240) 997-4327 IMPORTANT... PLEASE READ THIS! [email protected] Many people are using OLD email addresses and other Storekeeper - Jack Saxton (see Small Store Order Form for contact information that is no longer valid. Please use the information inside each issue of Offspring) enclosed roster for correct information!! 2 Offspring Issue 1, 2013 FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT . Lou Large We had a fantastic Convention in San Diego thanks to Kathleen Farley, Carol Gladys, Carmen Harding, Joedy Adams, Tom & Kyle Wehr, PH survivors Howard Snell, Mal Middlesworth, Stu Hedley, Bob Ruffato, & the rest of the our board & members who were able to attend and help. We learned a lot about National Conventions - we made some mistakes but that is how you learn. All in all everything turned out great. Deidre Kelley, our 2014 Convention Chair, tells me that the next con- vention will be even better and will be in Charleston, SC! We will continue to honor our Pearl Harbor Survivors! The Wall of Honor displaying the pictures & stories of them was great. If you have not sent information on your survivor, I would like to hear from you. Also, we have been receiving memora- bilia that belonged to survivors for our display. If anyone wants to have memorabilia displayed with their survivor's name, duty station and donor's name, please send everything to me. You can be assured that it will be preserved for display and proper recognition given. WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CHAPTER - The PACIFIC NORTHWEST Chapter of Vancouver, Washington. We are very proud of the members who were able to get their Chapter organized and Chartered! I look forward to working with all of them. Entering a new year is going to be exciting with many important items on my 2013 Agenda: • Our goal of 501 C3 non-profit status will allow our donors to deduct their donations, thus enabling us to receive more donors, hence more financial health! • Finish Duties Manuals for all national officers, district directors, state chairs & chapter officers. • Having hosted our first Natitonal Convention, we will now have a Convention Chairman Duties Manual, which I am currently working on. • All Appointed Committees will also get a Duties Manual. • Included in all manuals will be a section on "Ideas to Get the Word Out" which will help in promoting the SDPHS locally as well as nationally. • The Revised NCBL should be out soon and will be sent to Executive Board Members who will be sending them to State Chairs, who in turn will send a copy to chapters in their district. The NCBL will also be posted on our website by Barbara Ford. • The SDPHS 2014 National Convention, already in early planning stages by Deidre Kelly and the Executive Board. COMING UP: Memorial Day, when our Memorial Wreath will be presented at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. If you are planning to attend the ceremony, please let me know. Thanks to everyone for your continuous support. We cannot continue to grow & improve without you, the members, who are the core of our organization. Without you, we could not keep the memory alive of those, who without any thought of themselves, fought for their country and our freedom on that infamous day in history. Mahalo, SDPHS MEMBERSHIP REPORT As of 3/15/2013 Carol Gladys, National Secretary WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! WELCOME NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS! Sandra Lou Einspahr Kearney, NE Louise J. Arsenault South Weymouth, MA Ruth Ann Earnshaw Missouri City, TX Richard H. Maitland New York, NY Marion Peggy Cassity Union City, CA Robert G. Nelson Colorado Springs, CO Peg Murphy Omaha, NE Larry S. Barton Concord, CA Mary Kathleen Murray August Henderson, NV Paul A. Steelhammer Clyde, CA Lisa Louise Nielsen DuPere Las Vegas, NV Linda Anne Murray Johnson Steamboat Springs, CO Maureen Lynne Murray Young West Des Moines, IA WELCOME PHS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Michael Wayne Murray Denver, CO Al B. Cory Jacksonville, FL Frank Anthony Huff Harrodsburg, KY George Bennett Battle Ground, WA Richard Judy Melinda Kelley Nelson Idaho Falls, ID James Pauls Greenwood, IN Carol Ann Wiggins Johnston Seattle, WA Kimberly Renee Blackwell Iva, SC 3 Offspring Issue 1, 2013 FROM THE NATIONAL TREASURER, Kyle Wehr As your new treasurer, I’d like to thank BEGINNING BALANCE, 1/1/12...........................$11,608.21 you for your votes and hope that I can do Income Annual Dues $12,200.00 the job proud. Since I had a chance to get New Member Fees 1,165.00 my feet damp as the Assistant Treasurer, New Chapter Fees 50.00 it was great being able to put names with Small Stores 3,272.25 faces at our national convention! Offspring Ads 691.00 Miscellaneous 144.08 During the processing of renewal forms I saw that some of you TOTAL INCOME $17,522.33 even put little blurbs on your forms, about your parent or about Expenses Florida Dept.
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