Sail into Norfolk for the KWVA Reunion, October 22-26 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 Norris Editor Treasurer (Interim) Luther E. Rice, Jr. Resolutions Committee Arthur G. Sharp J Tilford Jones 414 Water St, Aurora, IN 47001-1242 (To be Announced) 152 Sky View Dr 6958 Heatherknoll Dr Ph: 812-926-2790 [email protected] Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Dallas, TX 75248-5534 Reunion/Convention Committee Ph: 860-563-6149 Ph: 972-233-7263 Appointed/Assigned Staff Warren Wiedhahn, Interim Chairman [email protected] [email protected] 4600 Duke St Ste 420 Judge Advocate Alexandria, VA 22304 Advertising Manager Asst. Treasurer (Interim) (To be Announced) Ph: 703-212-0695 Frank Bertulis Glen Thompson [email protected] 99 Deerfield Ln 1037 Rockledge Dr National Legislative Director Matawan, NJ 07747-1332 Garland, TX 75043-5206 Edwin R. Buckman Tell America Committee Ph: 732-566-2737 Ph: 972-279-7000 216 Montreal Dr. Chris Yanacos, Chairman [email protected] [email protected] Hurst, TX 76054-2217 (See Directors) Ph: 817-498-0198 Larry Kinard, Operations Director Webmaster Membership Management [email protected] James A. Doppelhammer Jacob L. Feaster, Jr., Supervisor 2108 Westchester Dr 1625 Madison Ave Ste. B 22731 N Hwy 329, Micanopy, FL 32667 National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Mansfield, TX 76063 Charleston, IL 61920 HPh: 352-466-3493 Cell: 352-262-1845 Arthur E. Hills Ph: 682-518-1040 Ph: 217-512-9474 FAX: 352-466-3493 [email protected] 4300 Esta Lee Ave., Killeen TX 76549 [email protected] Ph: 254-526-6567 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Doppelhammer, Data Base Develop. Revisit Committee Publisher (See Webmaster) National VAVS Director Tom Clawson, Chairman Finisterre Publishing Inc. J. D. Randolph 953 Gorman Av Jamie Reynolds, Data Base Input 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 St Paul, MN 55118 3 Black Skimmer Ct (See Address Changes, etc) Beaufort, SC 29907 Ph: 972-359-2936 [email protected] Ph: 651-457-6653 [email protected] [email protected] Directors POW & MIA Coordinator Bruce Cabana Warren Wiedhahn, Coordinator Address Changes, Corrections, Term 2006-2009 & All Membership Questions 10 Lincoln Ave., Glens Falls, NY 12801-2457 (See Reunion/Convention Committee) Jamie Reynolds Mike Doyle Ph: 518-812-0138 [email protected] Ethics and Grievance Committee Membership Administrative Assistant 2418 Winewood Ln, Arlington, TX 76013 KWVA Liaison to Museums/Libraries Stephen Szekely, Chairman PO Box 407 Ph: 817-459-2463 [email protected] (To be Announced) 1516 Laclede Rd Charleston, IL 61920-0407 Marvin Dunn South Euclid, OH 44121-3012 Ph: 217-345-4414 1721 Briardale Ct., Arlington, TX 76013-3467 KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA: Ph: 216-381-9080 FAX: 217-345-4415 Ph: 817-261-1499 [email protected] William B. Burns [email protected] [email protected] 105 Emann Dr, Camillus, NY 13031 James Fountain Ph: 315-487-1750 [email protected] National Ceremonies Committee National KWVA Headquarters 14541 Soho Dr., Florissant, MO 63034-2653 Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman Ph: 314-974-3579 [email protected] KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. (See Directors) Eugene Chin Yu President Christ Yanacos William F. Mac Swain 4349 Miller Dr., Evans, GA 30809 Special Committee on Election Reform 6452 Brooks Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060-3624 Ph: 706-399-7179 Thomas S. Edwards, Chairman (Interim) 8452 Marys Creek Dr Ph: 440-257-5395 [email protected] Benbrook, TX 76116 [email protected] P.O. Box 10129 Ph: 817-244-0706 Jacksonville, FL 32247 Term 2007-2010 Chaplain Emeritus Ph: 904-730-7183 FAX: 904-367-8774 [email protected] Robert Personette Charlotte Ayers [email protected] 1st Vice President 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 James E. Ferris 801 Mystic Drive, Beaufort, SC 29902 Ph: 707-539-7276 [email protected] 4311 Lazybrook Circle Ph: 843-524-8675 [email protected] Chaplain Emeritus Attention Members Liverpool, NY 13088 Lee Dauster Leonard F. Stegman Ph: 315-457-1681 15444 Camino Del Parque, Sonora, CA 95370 7123 Thrush View Ln. #28 [email protected] Ph: 209-588-1529 [email protected] San Antonio, TX 78209 FAX: 210-805-9127 Pending appointment of the 2nd Vice President Ph: 210-822-4041 [email protected] Judge Advocate, Bylaws Robert S. Banker Thomas S. Edwards P. O. Box 10129, Jacksonville, FL 32247 National Chaplain Committee Chairman and 516 Millwood Dr Leo G. Ruffing Fallston, MD 21047 Ph: 904-730-7183 FAX: 904-367-8774 3500 Doerr Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-3183 Resolutions Committee Chairman Ph: 410-877-1935 [email protected] Ph: 757-484-8299 [email protected] any Judge Advocate questions, [email protected] Thomas M. McHugh KWVA Committees Secretary 217 Seymour Road proposed bylaw changes or pro- Frank E. Cohee, Jr. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (ART III, Sect 1G, Bylaws) posed resolutions are to be sub- 4037 Chelsea Lane Ph: 908-852-1964 [email protected] Lakeland, Fl 33809-4063 Budget/Finance Committee mitted to Secretary Frank Cohee. Ph: 863-859-1384 Term 2008-2011 Marvin Dunn, Chairman (See Directors) All open positions will be filled and [email protected] Leo D. Agnew approval of the Board of Directors Asst. Secretary 84 Prescott St, Clinton, MA 01510 Bylaws Committee Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. Ph: 978-733-1499 [email protected] (To be Announced) obtained by the end of the Board of (See Memb. Mgmt.) Jeffrey J. Brodeur Membership Committee Directors meeting to be held at the 48 Square Rigger Ln., Hyannis, MA 02601 Jeffrey J. Brodeur, Chairman Annual Convention/Membership Ph: 508-790-1898 [email protected] (See Directors) Meeting in Norfolk, VA, October See detailed list of committees George E. Lawhon Nominations/Election Committee 2 on the WWW.KWVA.ORG 600 E Weddell Dr #91, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman 22-26, 2008. Ph: 408-734-0305 [email protected] (See Directors) July - August 2008 The Graybeards From the President William Mac Swain y first remarks All elected Officers and Directors have been sworn in by Mare to those who voted in this last elec- Business without a Meeting and took office on June 25, tion. I appreciate those 2008 per the Bylaws. who voted for me and their confidence that I have the capability to continue the good poli- are qualified individuals and are ready to Member you trust and try to solve a possi- cies that were set during the last four years of tackle any and all problems as they arise. I ble misunderstanding before sending an e- the previous administration. I also appreciate will keep those already filling the slots until mail to other members, and especially out- those of you who voted for others. That, of the Board has approved new individuals. siders. The possibility is that any problem course, is the way democracy operates. All elected Officers and Directors have can be solved once the facts are learned and I hope to show you that even though the been sworn in by Business without a explained. candidates who some of you supported Meeting and took office on June 25, 2008 A problem disseminated by e-mail does were not elected, you might become con- per the Bylaws. not solve the problem; it only causes the vinced that those who were are dedicated to problem to become larger by added mis- work for the betterment of the KWVA. I Obtaining the Charter has now been takes in answers or untrue statements. True will work to improve upon the successes of accomplished. The process of fulfilling the statements are easy to make if the facts are the past administration and to revamp those requirements that come with the Charter obtained and the other person really listens. policies that have not been accepted by the must be obtained, and processes to accom- membership. plish these requirements placed into effect. If people refuse to listen, there is no use This also will be a slow process. Other in arguing to try to convince them. Transition from one administration to requirements have also come to light, and another may seem like an easy task, but The Board of Directors will be voting solutions need to be found for them. without the cooperation of the past admin- on all of those Committee Chairmen who I, istration, often times it is a long and tedious I ran for this office knowing a few of the along with the 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, job. In this case, Past President Dechert and problems, and I will say that the major request to be approved. I hope that each of his staff have been very helpful, including problem was unrest by some of the mem- our members will give the Board of with the change in the Membership Office bership. The main problem has been either Directors his or her support, and give us the staff and relocation and the sudden passage the misunderstanding of the processes the time to become a team for you. of our request to be chartered by Congress. Board of Directors works with or of how to God bless the KWVA and its purpose communicate between individuals.