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2020 MOWW Almanac for Reference MOWW Almanac — OY 2019 (1 Jul 19 - 3 0 J u n 2 0 ) P a g e | 0 The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW, Inc.) is a premier, patriotic Veterans Service Organization inspired by a suggestion of General of the Armies John J. "Blackjack" Pershing, AUS (Ret), and made real by the Order’s first and longest-serving Commander-in-Chief, Major General George H. Harries, AUS (Ret), who served as such from 1920-1925. Since then, the Order has promoted good citizenship and public service. MOWW chapters provide opportunities to support patriotic education for youth, ROTC and JROTC award programs, scout recognition and more. General Harries’ example reminds us that being a MOWW Companion is more than wearing a membership pin. It is about what we selflessly volunteer to do together—even during challenging times—to serve youth, community, and nation. HQ MOWW Alexandria, Virginia www.moww.org “ S E R V I N G Y OUTH , C OMMUNITY , AND N ATION ” MOWW Almanac — OY 2019 (1 Jul 19 - 3 0 J u n 2 0 ) P a g e | 1 “ S E R V I N G Y OUTH , C OMMUNITY , AND N ATION ” MOWW Almanac — OY 2019 (1 Jul 19 - 3 0 J u n 2 0 ) P a g e | 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL 4 Obituary: PCINC Colonel James D. Elmer, USAF (Ret) 5 Dignity of the Order 6 MOWW Strategic Plan (2020-2025) Summary 10 Executive Leader Biographies ANNUAL REPORTS SENIOR LEADERS 14 Commander-in-Chief & CEO, MOWW, Inc. | LTC Chamberlin 28 Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief | BGen Lopez 30 VCINC | BG Perez 33 VCINC | LTC Okin 41 VCINC | Maj Williams 45 VCINC | CPT Mitchell 47 Chief of Staff & COO, MOWW, Inc. | Brig Gen Morrill 79 Chair, MOWW, Inc., Board of Trustees | PCINC LTC Titus 80 Treasurer General & CFO, MOWW, Inc. | LCDR Webb 83 Judge Advocate General | MAJ Rodnite 84 Surgeon General | Dr (CPT) Mallin 85 Chaplain General | LTC Brady 86 Historian General | LTC Fowler GENERAL STAFF OFFICERS 87 GSO | MG Bunch 88 GSO | CDR Parsons 90 GSO | COL Peck 91 GSO | LTC Mas 92 GSO | LTC Munson 93 GSO | CPT Goodsell 94 GSO | Col Cordina REGION COMMANDERS 95 Region I | LTC Christo 98 Region II | BG Estes 101 Region III | LTC Wilgen 104 Region IV | CAPT Gantt 107 Region V | SGM Culbertson 109 Region VI | LTC Conover 111 Region VII | LTC Widner 115 Region VIII | COL Foust 116 Region XIII | Lt Col Ruiz 119 Region XIV | BGen Lebidine “ S E R V I N G Y OUTH , C OMMUNITY , AND N ATION ” MOWW Almanac — OY 2019 (1 Jul 19 - 3 0 J u n 2 0 ) P a g e | 3 STANDING NATIONAL COMMITTEES 121 Constitution & Bylaws Committee | PCINC COL Le Grande 129 Education & Training Committee | PCINC Capt Kash 136 Ethics Committee | PCINC Col Way 137 Finance Committee | CS & COO Brig Gen Morrill & TG & CFO LCDR Webb 139 Homeland Security Committee | HPM Hollywood 141 Information & Publicity Committee | LTC Munson 142 Law & Order Committee | Maj Haney 143 Legislative & Resolutions Committee | LTC Moss 147 Magazine Committee | PCINC LTC Hamilton 148 Membership Committee | CAPT Dombeck 149 Military Order of the World Wars-Pershing Rifles Group Committee | COL Beasley 150 National Security Committee | COL Rivera 152 Nominating Committee | PCINC Col Gibson 153 Patriotic Education Committee | Lt Col Dunlap 156 Reserve Officer Training Corps Committee | CDR Mandigo 159 Scouting Committee | COL Schlegel 162 Strategic Planning Committee | IPCINC LTC Hollywood 163 Veterans Affairs Committee | LTC Brown STANDING NATIONAL WORKING GROUPS 165 GAS Pershing-Chapter of the Year Working Group | BGen Lopez RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE 166 Gold Patrick Henry Medal Recipients | CINC, SVCINC, VCINCs & IPCINC 171 National Citation Recipients | Regions, Departments, and Chapters DISTINGUISHED LEADERS 173 Honorary Commanders-in-Chief 173 Past Commanders-in-Chief 176 Companions Emeritus “ S E R V I N G Y OUTH , C OMMUNITY , AND N ATION ” MOWW Almanac — OY 2019 (1 Jul 19 - 3 0 J u n 2 0 ) P a g e | 4 PCINC COLONEL JAMES DEELTON ELMER, USAF (RETIRED) 77TH COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, MOWW (2007-2008) 30 JUNE 1934 –14 JULY 2020 Past CINC Col James D. Elmer, USAF (Ret), 86, passed away on 14 July 2020. James DeElton Elmer was born in Richland Center, WI, to Drayton Lee Elmer and Violet Evelyn (Stibbe) Elmer. Jim earned a vocational agriculture bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Illinois, graduating with honors. Through ROTC, he received his commission as a second lieutenant. Graduating second in his class from navigator training, he began an assignment in RC- 121s based in California. Later he became a Master Navigator. PCINC Col Elmer served two tours in Southeast Asia as a navigator, accumulating 9,000 flying hours with 800 combat hours. His awards include the Legion of Merit (two Oak Leaf Clusters), the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal (ten Oak Leaf Clusters). Following duty as an ROTC instructor and an assignment at Air Force ROTC Headquarters, he was Base Commander at Little Rock AFB and then Commander of the Air Force Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS). In 1986, he was awarded the US Air Force’s Order of the Sword, a special program where noncommissioned officers of a command honor individuals they hold in high esteem. At McClellan AFB, he earned the distinction of the 963rd “volunteer for everything.” He was commander of a thirteen-man Physical Training Unit, Squadron Athletic Officer, Squadron Mail Officer, and built a picket fence around wing headquarters, which may still be standing. He always felt “if you always do your best and respect those who help you, everything will turn out okay.” As a Companion and under his leadership, the number of students receiving flag education has increased each year. In 2016, 6,000 Arkansas fifth graders received flag education training. He served as an active member of many patriotic organizations. He was instrumental in helping to organize the Central Arkansas Chapter. Col Elmer is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth B. Elmer, a Hereditary Perpetual Member of MOWW, who has been involved in numerous MOWW activities over the years. The Elmers have four children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In 2017, PCINC Col Elmer, and Mrs. Ruth B. Elmer, HPM, donated $100,000 to the Military Order. This gift generously supports the Phoenician Award Essay Prizes. A private burial was held in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service will be held later when Covid-19 restrictions allow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. “ S E R V I N G Y OUTH , C OMMUNITY , AND N ATION ” MOWW Almanac — OY 2019 (1 Jul 19 - 3 0 J u n 2 0 ) P a g e | 5 DIGNITY OF THE ORDER The Dignity of the Order is always applicable to all Companions in all forums and gatherings, and in all forms of communication. It was founded on selfless service, courtesy, and Companionship. It operates using its organizational structure as supported by the democratic process. While discussion is encouraged, we should never forget that every Companion is an officer or a hereditary family member of an officer. Thus, every Companion is naturally a gentleman or gentlewoman. As such, they should be afforded every dignity—regardless, the forum, the means of communication, or the issue. Respectful treatment is always due every Companion, just as it is for those Companions holding any office or position within the Order. Latitude will be allowed during the debate process to allow all to express their views. However, the Order expects each Companion participating in such debates—regardless, the forum, or whether in convention or not—to respect their fellow Companions always and exemplify dignity of the Order. Certainly, alternative views can be aired, and debate encouraged. Such things are the hallmarks of a healthy, vibrant, and learning organization. However, any alternative views should be gracefully offered. Personal attacks on, or campaigns against, fellow Companions are prohibited always in all forums via all means, whether in convention or not. Presentation of individual views must be expressed calmly and intelligently, and in a dignified manner. To do otherwise reflects negatively on the individual presenter, negatively impacts order, discipline, and morale, and demeans the Order. For a century, we have been a proud Order, known for its dignity, collegiality, and contributions to America. Each of us, and all of us together, are expected to do our personal and collective utmost to maintain that storied tradition. NOTE: Convention attendees should silence cell phones, pagers, or tablets during all convention activities and sessions, working groups and meetings. “ S E R V I N G Y OUTH , C OMMUNITY , AND N ATION ” MOWW Almanac — OY 2019 (1 Jul 19 - 3 0 J u n 2 0 ) P a g e | 6 PREAMBLE TO THE MOWW CONSTITUTION “To cherish the memories and associations of the World Wars waged for humanity. To inculcate and stimulate love of our Country and the Flag. To promote and further patriotic education in our Nation. Ever to maintain law and order, and to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of our National Government and the Constitution of the United States. To foster fraternal relations among all branches of the Armed Forces. To promote the cultivation of Military, Naval and Air Science, and the adoption of a consistent and suitable policy of National Security for the United States of America. To acquire and preserve records of individual services. To encourage and assist in the holding of commemorations and the establishment of Memorials of the World Wars. And to transmit all these ideals to posterity, under God and for our Country, we unite to establish the Military Order of the World Wars" MOWW STRATEGIC PLAN (2020-2025): Article III.
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