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Another Chance to Win Your Dream Vacation See Fund-Raiser Information in Center of this Issue The Graybeards is the official publication of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA). It is published six times a year for members and private distribution. It is not sold by sub- scription. MAILING ADDRESS FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920- 0407. MAILING ADDRESS TO SUBMIT MATERIAL/ CONTACT EDITOR: Graybeards Editor, 152 Sky View Drive, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. MAILING ADDRESS OF THE KWVA: P.O. Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407. WEBSITE: http://www.kwva.org In loving memory of General Raymond Davis, our Life Honorary President, Deceased. We Honor Founder William T. Norris Editor Asst. Secretary Term 2009-2012 National Chaplain Arthur G. Sharp Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. Leo G. Ruffing Luther Dappen 152 Sky View Dr (See Memb. Mgmt.) 3500 Doerr Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-3183 510 W Pipestone Ave., Flandreau, SD Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Ph: 757-484-8299 [email protected] Treasurer 57028-1619 Ph: 860-563-6149 J Tilford Jones Ph: 605-997-2847 [email protected] Washington, DC Liaison [email protected] 6958 Heatherknoll Dr Warren Wiedhahn Marvin Dunn Advertising Manager Dallas, TX 75248-5534 13198 Centerpointe Way, Suite 202 1721 Briardale Ct., Arlington, TX 76013 Frank Bertulis Ph: 972-233-7263 Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Ph: 817-261-1499 99 Deerfield Ln [email protected] Ph: 703-590-1295 [email protected] Matawan, NJ 07747-1332 [email protected] Committees Asst. Treasurer Ph: 732-566-2737 Glen Thompson Glen Thompson (ART III, Sect 1G, Bylaws) [email protected] 1037 Rockledge Dr., Garland, TX 75043 1037 Rockledge Dr Ph: 972-279-7000 [email protected] Budget/Finance Committee Webmaster Garland, TX 75043-5206 Marvin Dunn, Chairman Jim Doppelhammer Ph: 972-279-7000 Ezra F "Frank" Williams (See Directors) Double Hammer Computer Services [email protected] 2 Cedar Ln., O'Fallon, MO 63366-3404 683 Castle Dr. Ph: 636-240-6806 [email protected] Bylaws Committee Membership Management Charleston, IL 61920-7471 George E Lawhon, Chairman Jacob L. Feaster, Jr., Supervisor Ph: 217-512-9474 Appointed/Assigned Staff (See Directors) 22731 N Hwy 329, Micanopy, FL 32667 [email protected] HPh: 352-466-3493 Cell: 352-262-1845 Judge Advocate Membership Committee Publisher FAX: 352-466-3493 [email protected] Billy J. Scott Jeffrey J. Brodeur, Chairman Finisterre Publishing Inc. 196 W. Crescent St., Boyce, VA 22620 (See Directors) Jim Doppelhammer, Data Base Develop. 3 Black Skimmer Ct Ph: 540-837-2179 [email protected] (See Webmaster) Election Committee Beaufort, SC 29907 National Legislative Director Richard E Brown, Sr, Chairman Jamie Reynolds, Data Base Input [email protected] Edwin R. Buckman (See Directors) (See Address Changes, etc) 216 Montreal Dr. Address Changes, Corrections, Resolutions Committee & All Membership Questions Directors Hurst, TX 76054-2217 Ph: 817-498-0198 Robert S Banker, Chairman Jamie Reynolds (See 2nd Vice President) Membership Administrative Assistant Term 2007-2010 [email protected] PO Box 407 Annual Association Membership Meeting Charlotte Ayers National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Charleston, IL 61920-0407 NRM Group, Inc. 801 Mystic Drive, Beaufort, SC 29902 Arthur E. Hills Ph: 217-345-4414 Ph: 843-524-8675 [email protected] 4300 Esta Lee Ave., Kileen, TX 76549 Tell America Committee FAX: 217-345-4415 PH: 254-526-6567 Larry Kinard, Chairman [email protected] Lee Dauster [email protected] 2108 Westchester Dr 15444 Camino Del Parque, Sonora, CA 95370 Mansfield, TX 76063 National KWVA Headquarters Ph: 209-588-1529 [email protected] National VAVS Director J. D. Randolph Ph: 682-518-1040 President James Fountain 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 [email protected] William F. Mac Swain 14541 Soho Dr., Florissant , MO 63034 Ph: 972-359-2936 Revisit Committee 8452 Marys Creek Dr Ph: 314-974-3579 [email protected] [email protected] Tom Clawson, Chairman Benbrook, TX 76116 953 Gorman Av Ph: 817-244-0706 Thomas M. McHugh KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA: St Paul, MN 55118 [email protected] 217 Seymour Road Garry J. Rockburn Hackettstown, NJ 07840 518 East Ave Ph: 651-457-6653 1st Vice President Ph: 908-852-1964 [email protected] Kirkville, NY 13082-9706 [email protected] James E. Ferris Ph: 315-656-8528 Warren Wiedhahn, Coordinator 4311 Lazybrook Circle Term 2008-2011 [email protected] 13198 Centerpoint Way, #202 Liverpool, NY 13088 Jeffrey J. Brodeur Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Ph: 315-457-1681 KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. 48 Square Rigger Ln., Hyannis, MA 02601 Ph: 703-590-1295 [email protected] Ph: 508-790-1898 [email protected] Eugene Chin Yu 4349 Miller Dr., Evans, GA 30809 [email protected] 2nd Vice President Richard E. Brown, Sr. Ph: 706-399-7179 Ethics and Grievance Committee Robert S. Banker 2307 Gring Dr., West Lawn , PA 19609 [email protected] Stephen Szekely, Chairman 516 Millwood Dr Ph: 610-670-2886 [email protected] 1516 Laclede Rd Fallston, MD 21047 Chaplain Emeritus South Euclid, OH 44121-3012 Ph: 410-877-1935 George E. Lawhon Robert Personette Ph: 216-381-9080 [email protected] 600 E Weddell Dr #91, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Ph: 408-734-0305 [email protected] Ph: 707-539-7276 [email protected] [email protected] Secretary National Ceremonies Committee Frank E. Cohee, Jr. Luther E. Rice, Jr. Chaplain Emeritus Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman 4037 Chelsea Lane 414 Water St, Aurora, IN 47001-1242 Leonard F. Stegman (See Directors) Lakeland, Fl 33809-4063 Ph: 812-926-2790 [email protected] 4707 Broadway St. Apt 123 Ph: 863-859-1384 San Antonio, TX 78209-6202 2 [email protected] Ph: 210-822-4041 Fax: 210-805-9127 See detailed list of committees on the WWW.KWVA.ORG [email protected] January – February 2010 The Graybeards From the President William Mac Swain he new year Again, it is the Board of Directors’ wish that the member- has begun, and TI hope every- ship breaks the average vote count of 3,000 plus voters. It one will have a very is your opportunity to control those on the Board, rather good 2010 year. Many times we are unsure of what our future will than just writing letters or sending e-mail that you do not be, but I find that somehow we are always like the operation of the Board. able to make our future either dismal or very good by how we approach it. I ask all our have your grandchildren check for them or membership has responded with 16 requests members to be very positive during this new go to their local libraries and get help in thus far. My latest information is the Korean year and participate in your communities. checking out our website to update them- government is inviting 50 from the USA. We, as veterans, understand that most of selves. The requirements are: they must be grand- us are very fortunate to still be able to do pro- Look for the March-April issue of The children of Korean War veterans, they must ductive things, and I hope each one of you Graybeards for profiles of candidates for be attending college, and they must speak takes advantage of the opportunity to return election for KWVA President, 1st Vice English. to Korea to witness just what your service President, 2nd Vice President and four (4) Twenty-five will go July 1 - July 7, 2010, did for the Korean people. There will be no Directors. Their resumes and the reasons for 6 nights and 7 days. A second group of 25 better time than this year to receive help with they wish to receive your votes will be in that will go July 22 - July 28, 2010, for 6 nights the financial cost for a return trip. The issue. Voting will be concluded and the and 7 days. The Korean government will fur- Korean Government will be subsidizing results available on the website before the nish hotel accommodations, meals and sight- some of the flight cost to Korea, as well as May-June The Graybeards is published and seeing while in Korea. The dates are set, so your hotel accommodations, and most of mailed out. you need to respond by March 30th as soon your meal costs while in Korea. This is a as you get this information. Remember, the once in a lifetime offer. More information is Again, it is the Board of Directors’ wish grandchild will need a passport. A drawing in this issue. that the membership breaks the average vote count of 3,000 plus voters. It is your oppor- ticket is in this issue. We will notify you of The 2010 Annual Association tunity to control those on the Board, rather any change once it is received. The website Membership Meeting plans are taking shape. than just writing letters or sending e-mail that will also have a drawing ticket for download. The next edition of The Graybeards will you do not like the operation of the Board. The 2010 revisit program is waiting for have the complete daily agenda, hotel infor- Many members do not vote because they your registration, so fill one out now or lose mation, and costs. Look for our Save–a–Date think their vote does not count. That is not out when they are filled. Schedules are April advertisement in this issue for the dates you true, since everyone‘s vote is recorded by an 26-May 1; May 10-15, 24-29; June 5-10, 22- should set aside to attend our 60th outside entity.