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 Luther E. Rice, Jr. KWVA Committees Arthur G. Sharp J Tilford Jones 414 Water St, Aurora, IN 47001-1242 152 Sky View Dr 6958 Heatherknoll Dr Ph: 812-926-2790 [email protected] (ART III, Sect 1G, Bylaws) Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Dallas, TX 75248-5534 Budget/Finance Committee Ph: 860-563-6149 Ph: 972-233-7263 Appointed/Assigned Staff Marvin Dunn, Chairman [email protected] [email protected] Judge Advocate (See Directors) Advertising Manager Asst. Treasurer Billy J. Scott Bylaws Committee Frank Bertulis Glen Thompson 196 W. Crescent St., Boyce, VA 22620 George E Lawhon, Chairman 99 Deerfield Ln 1037 Rockledge Dr Ph: 540-837-2179 [email protected] (See Directors) Matawan, NJ 07747-1332 Garland, TX 75043-5206 Ph: 732-566-2737 Ph: 972-279-7000 National Legislative Director Membership Committee [email protected] [email protected] Edwin R. Buckman Jeffrey J. Brodeur, Chairman 216 Montreal Dr. (See Directors) Webmaster Membership Management Hurst, TX 76054-2217 James A. Doppelhammer Jacob L. Feaster, Jr., Supervisor Ph: 817-498-0198 Nominations/Election Committee 1625 Madison Ave Ste. B 22731 N Hwy 329, Micanopy, FL 32667 [email protected] Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman Charleston, IL 61920 HPh: 352-466-3493 Cell: 352-262-1845 (See Directors) FAX: 352-466-3493 [email protected] National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Ph: 217-512-9474 Resolutions Committee [email protected] Arthur E. Hills Jim Doppelhammer, Data Base Develop. 4300 Esta Lee Ave., Kileen, TX 76549 Robert S Banker, Chairman Publisher (See Webmaster) PH: 254-526-6567 (See 2nd Vice President) Finisterre Publishing Inc. Jamie Reynolds, Data Base Input [email protected] Reunion/Convention Committee 3 Black Skimmer Ct (See Address Changes, etc) National VAVS Director Robert S Banker, Chairman Beaufort, SC 29907 (See 2nd Vice President) [email protected] Directors J. D. Randolph 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 Tell America Committee Address Changes, Corrections, Term 2006-2009 Ph: 972-359-2936 Mike Doyle, Chairman & All Membership Questions [email protected] (See Directors) Jamie Reynolds Mike Doyle Membership Administrative Assistant 2418 Winewood Ln, Arlington, TX 76013 POW & MIA Coordinator Larry Kinard, Operations Director PO Box 407 Ph: 817-459-2463 [email protected] Bruce Cabana 2108 Westchester Dr Charleston, IL 61920-0407 10 Lincoln Ave., Glens Falls, NY 12801-2457 Mansfield, TX 76063 Marvin Dunn Ph: 518-812-0138 [email protected] Ph: 217-345-4414 1721 Briardale Ct., Arlington, TX 76013-3467 Ph: 682-518-1040 FAX: 217-345-4415 Ph: 817-261-1499 [email protected] KWVA Liaison to Museums/Libraries [email protected] [email protected] James Fountain Hershall E Lee Revisit Committee 212 S Kentucky Ave National KWVA Headquarters 14541 Soho Dr., Florissant, MO 63034-2653 Tom Clawson, Chairman Ph: 314-974-3579 [email protected] Danville, IL 61832-6532 953 Gorman Av Ph: 217-431-0467 St Paul, MN 55118 President Christ Yanacos William F. Mac Swain KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA: Ph: 651-457-6653 6452 Brooks Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060-3624 [email protected] 8452 Marys Creek Dr Ph: 440-257-5395 [email protected] Garry J. Rockburn Benbrook, TX 76116 518 East Ave Warren Wiedhahn, Coordinator Ph: 817-244-0706 Term 2007-2010 Kirkville, NY 13082-9706 4600 Duke St Ste 420 [email protected] Ph: 315-656-8528 Alexandria, VA 22304 Charlotte Ayers 1st Vice President [email protected] Ph: 703-212-0695 801 Mystic Drive, Beaufort, SC 29902 James E. Ferris KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. [email protected] Ph: 843-524-8675 [email protected] 4311 Lazybrook Circle Eugene Chin Yu Ethics and Grievance Committee Liverpool, NY 13088 Lee Dauster 4349 Miller Dr., Evans, GA 30809 Stephen Szekely, Chairman Ph: 315-457-1681 15444 Camino Del Parque, Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 706-399-7179 1516 Laclede Rd [email protected] Ph: 209-588-1529 [email protected] [email protected] South Euclid, OH 44121-3012 2nd Vice President Ph: 216-381-9080 Thomas S. Edwards Chaplain Emeritus Robert S. Banker Robert Personette [email protected] 516 Millwood Dr P. O. Box 10129, Jacksonville, FL 32247 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Ph: 904-730-7183 FAX: 904-367-8774 National Ceremonies Committee Fallston, MD 21047 Ph: 707-539-7276 [email protected] Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman Ph: 410-877-1935 [email protected] (See Directors) [email protected] Chaplain Emeritus Thomas M. McHugh Leonard F. Stegman Special Committee on Election Reform Secretary 217 Seymour Road Parklane West Thomas S. Edwards, Chairman Frank E. Cohee, Jr. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 2 Towers Park LN P.O. Box 10129 4037 Chelsea Lane Ph: 908-852-1964 [email protected] San Antonio, TX 78209-6410 Jacksonville, FL 32247 Lakeland, Fl 33809-4063 Ph: 210-822-4041 Cell: 210-805-9127 Ph: 904-730-7183 FAX: 904-367-8774 Ph: 863-859-1384 Term 2008-2011 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Leo D. Agnew National Chaplain Asst. Secretary 84 Prescott St, Clinton, MA 01510 Leo G. Ruffing Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. Ph: 978-733-1499 [email protected] 3500 Doerr Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-3183 (See Memb. Mgmt.) Jeffrey J. Brodeur Ph: 757-484-8299 [email protected] 48 Square Rigger Ln., Hyannis, MA 02601 Ph: 508-790-1898 [email protected] George E. Lawhon 2 600 E Weddell Dr #91, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Ph: 408-734-0305 [email protected] See detailed list of committees on the WWW.KWVA.ORG January – February 2009 The Graybeards From the President William Mac Swain wish all Korean I know that when you read this message you will have IWar Veterans Association, Inc. noticed the cover of our magazine ...the name has not members a Happy been changed. It has had a statement added that says this New Year! We indeed need one that straightens out our magazine is about and for the Korea veteran. economic worries and puts us back on only six years now are being furnished a Membership Meeting is a great prize. A track, where we have some control of our free magazine six times a year. If you second Fund Raiser for the entire mem- finances, and for most of us our 401K and look at the fact that we have nearly seven bership will still be held this year. IRA’s that have seen a downturn in their thousand (7,000) Life and POW Members worth. The minutes of the Board of Directors who do not pay dues, yet receive an edi- and Membership Meeting were in your I know that when you read this mes- tion, you can see what kind of financial 2008 November - December The sage you will have noticed the cover of problem we face each year. Graybeards magazine. They will also our magazine. I have received some mes- Yes! It may be said that if we had appear on the website, approximately a sages that say it is about time that we let placed the Life Membership in a fund and month after any meeting, as well as in The people know that we are Korea veterans. drawn interest we would not have this Graybeards magazine. This means that At the same time I have received mes- problem. You are right, but that should many members who are interested in the sages which ask, “Why in the world did have been done at the start many years actions taken by the Board of Directors you allow this change?” So, I believe ago. Seven thousand (7,000) members at and the Membership will not have to wait some explanation is necessary as to why $150 each would have been $1,050,000 for results almost two months after the the Board of Directors decided to change times an average of 2.5% and would net us meetings when they appear in The the name. $26,250/year—not quite one edition. No Graybeards. First, the name has not been changed. one did the math and now we suffer from Finally, I remind you that a call for It has had a statement added that says this inflation and the cost of mailing and pub- elections of four (4) Directors will occur magazine is about and for the Korea vet- lishing is higher than back in the good old this June. I ask that all who are interested eran. And to our many members who days. in running for these positions remember remember why it was called The The saying still stands that hindsight is that they are not positions that are for Graybeards, it is still called The always better than foresight. We, as a prestige. They require much of your time Graybeards. I think this was a very good Board of Directors, figured that out too and ability to make decisions which are compromise that was reached by the late and changed the rate for Life not always popular, but necessary for the Board of Directors, to let everyone who Membership a couple years ago.