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Cleveland Chapter #23
President Harlan L. Baus
lst Vice President Theodore W. Hadde
2nd Vice President Charles E. Cole
3rd Vice President Raymond F. Bishop
Secretary
Wilfrid A. Grose, Jr.
Treasurer
Robert J. Draye
Chaplain
Walter P. Stuart, Jr.
2004 Committee Appointments
Americanism Committee
William F. Koeckert
Membership Committee
Wilfrid A. Grose, Jr.
Program
Charles E. Cole
Bridge of Light Committee
Robert J. Draye
Audit & Finance Committee
Wilbur B. Smith
Constitution, Resolutions and Bylaws Committee
Robert J. Draye
Collingwood Committee
William F. Koeckert
Historian
Jerry J. Brove
House Committee
Robert J. Draye
Installation Committee
Wal;ter P. Stuart, Jr.
Newsletter Committee
Duncan E. McVean
Reception Committee
Raymond F. Bishop
Sick and Relief Committee
William F. Koeckert
Website Administrator
Raymond F. Bishop
Meeting Notice
We will meet at Dimitri's Restaurant on Snow
Road near Broadview Road on
June 16, 2005
Attitude Adjustment 5:30 PM (1730)
Dinner 7:00 PM (1900)
Meeting immediately following dinner.
Installation of Officers
Meetings for 2005 will be:
September 15, 2005 - Regular Meeting
December 15, 2005 - Christmas Party
Entree's will be ordered from the menu with prices beginning at $7.95.
Each diner will receive and individual check for their meal.
Payment can be made by cash or credit card.
Ladies and guests are always welcome to attend our meetings!
Don't forget to wear your Sojourner Medal and your Heroes of 76 Medal to the meeting!
New Members Wanted
Remember, New Members Still Needed!
Any Brother who is eligible and interested in joining the Chapter as a
regular dues paying member, MIP, transfer, or reinstatement,
needs to send their petition submitted with fees to the Chapter
Secretary.
MEMORIAL DAY
Cleveland Chapter will meet at Acacia Park Cemetery on Monday, May 30 to participate in our Annual Memorial Day Observance.
Acacia Park is located just north of the traffic circle on S.O.M. Center Road (Ohio 91) in Mayfield Heights.
Our President directs that the membership assemble in March Formation on the tarmac West of the Obelisk in the Park at
0930 Hours. The formation will begin its march to the obelisk at 1000 hours. The membership will dress as if attending a
Masonic Meeting, and will wear the Sojourner Medals in their coat pockets. The ceremonies will proceed as scheduled rain or
shine.
Family and friends are invited to observe the ceremonies. Please advise them to bring lawn chairs to assure their comfort.
Our Speaker-of-the-Day will be Brother Chester Willey, Director of the Chorus of the Valley of Cleveland, A.A.S.R. His topic
will be "Music and Masons, The True Story of the Origin of TAPS".
The Scottish Rite Chorus will present music appropriate to the occasion. Taps will be played by Capt. Ed Henry. If suitable
arrangements can be made, there will be a 21-gun salute by a firing squad, and a presentation of "Amazing Grace" by a
bagpiper.
These Ceremonies have been conducted annually since the early 1920s when the Park was established. The Order of Ceremony was
developed by MWB and 1st Lt. William Perkins and Major William Koeckert approximately 20 years ago.
Brother Sojourners, the participation of each one of us in these ceremonies enhance us as we recognize our military brethren
for the sacrifices that permit us now to enjoy our freedom. We encourage you all to make every effort to attend!
Should you have any questions, please contact the Director of Ceremonies, Major William Koeckert at 216-297-1252
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Moses Cleaveland Camp, Heroes of '76
Commander
Theodore W. Hadde
Chief of Staff
Jerry J. Brove
Commander of the Guard Gustav H. Stern
Adjutant
Wilfrid A. Grose, Jr.
Heroes Activities
On Saturday, February 19, 2005, Moses Cleaveland Camp, Heroes of '76, held a bivouac at the Masonic Center
located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. The Camp Commander ordered that sentries be posted along
the banks of the Cuyahoga and two tattered scoundrels staggered into the lines. Upon examination and trial
it was found that these two individuals were truly patriots searching to join a unit and fight for the
cause of Independence. Brother's Charles Cole and Raymond Bishop were properly inducted, instructed, and
now stand ready as the newest recruits.
Lady's Auxiliary - Cleveland Chapter
President
Majorie Baus
Vice President
Paula Draye
Secretary / Treasurer Mary Carter
Chaplain
Vera Cole
Highlights of Last Meeting
The March meeting held on March 17th, 2005 at Dimitri's was well attended. We all enjoyed a
great selection of dinner entree's, and good fellowship as well as many Irish specialties. Tales were exchanged,
and the conversation was lively. MAJ William Koeckert made a presentation on the history and symbolism of the Sojourners
ROTC Award and the numerous secondary and college/university presentations that are scheduled over the next few months.
Volunteers came forward to assist MAJ Koeckert make the presentations throughout Northeast Ohio.
Membership-In-Perpetuity (MIP)
Life membership in National Sojourners is obtained through
Membership-In-Perpetuity (MIP). An MIP cost only $200.00.
Comparing MIP to yearly dues paying membership, MIP is the
best deal in town. At the current rate of $29.00 annual dues, an
MIP will pay for itself in less than 7 years. Payment may be
submitted to the Secretary. The Secretary will then forward the application
and fees to National Headquarters who will issue a permanent membership
card and MIP Star for your Sojourner Medal.
Honorary Membership
Honorary members are those Master Masons who are ineligible
for Active membership, but who have been regularly elected to
membership in a Chapter of National Sojourners in recognition of
meritorious service to the nation or Freemasonry.
The Chapter has a 15% limit of honorary members,
therefore, recommendations for honorary membership must be coordinated with
the President and the Secretary. As our number of regular Active members
increase, so does our limit for honorary members. So. let's find
those Master Masons who are eligible and get their applications
submitted.
Grand Masters, Past Grind Masters, Grand Secretaries and
elected Grand Lodge Officers do not count against the 15% limit.
Bridge of Light
All Sojourners should attend at least one stated meeting of their
Lodge annually, be present at the conferral of the three Blue
Lodge Degrees annually, and attend the Annual Masonic District
meeting whenever able. Show support to the York Rite, Scottish
Rite, Shrine, Grotto, Tall Cedars, Eastern Star, Amaranth,
DeMolays, Rainbows and all other organizations that are
members of our Masonic family. Your time and your generosity
are needed to support the good work done by all of our fraternal
organizations. Decide where you can best contribute and take an
active part. Just as Sojourners have been leaders in their military
callings, so should they use the leadership skills acquired there to
strengthen their Masonic and civil duties and responsibilities.
Sojourners Endowment Fund ~ 3-6-5 Club
The Sojourner Endowment Memorial (SEM) is the primary means of support
for National Sojourners. The 3-6-5 Club is totally voluntary and a major contributor
to the SEM. Our Chapter receives credit each time a member contributes to the 3-6-5 Club.
For the amount of $36.50, you become a Life Member. All contributions to the SEM Fund are
TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
2005 National Convention
The National Convention will be held June 21 - 25, 2005 at the Airport Hilton
Hotel in Bloomington, MN. Make plans to attend this one, too and be a part of setting the
course for National Sojourners in the coming year(s).
June Meeting Agenda
The Annual Installation of Officers for 2005-2006 will be held on June 16, 2005 at
Dimitri’s Restaurant. Your attendance is respectfully requested. The Chapter thanks the present Corps of
Officers for their time and dedication in leading the Chapter during the preceding year.
Point of Contact
For information on National Sojourners, Inc., mailing of petitions
and fees, Membership-In-Perpetuity, sponsorship of JROTC
awards, donations to Freedom's Foundation, etc., contact:
Wilfrid A. Gross, Jr., LT(jg) (USN)
Secretary, Cleveland Chapter #23, National Sojourners
3905 Princeton Boulevard
South Euclid, Ohio 44121-2336
email WagpegG@aol.com
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