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VFW POST 2485 Pup Tent 15 History |
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Military Order of the Cootie, Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 was chartered 29
May 1995 in Angeles City, Republic of the Philippines. VFW Post
2485 is the Pup Tent parent organization. There were twenty one
Pup Tent 15 charter members, including four Life Members.
Special Note:
Pup Tent 15 was
originally a Pup Tent in Taichung, Taiwan. A number of years ago the
charter was suspended due to lack of sufficient members and 15 was
reassigned to the new Pup Tent in Angeles City, Philippines.
29 May 1995 - 20 June 1995
Seam Squirrel: Emory Russell
Blanket Bum: Edward C. Lyons
Hide Gimlet: Paul A. Morganthal
Hungry Cootie: Ralph N. Begien III
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Roger W. Limle
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In June, assisted Post 2485 in hosting the 29th Department of Pacific
Areas Convention and the 26th MOC Grand Scratch.
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Ten hospital visits were completed during this period.
1995
- 1996
Seam Squirrel: Emory Russell
Blanket Bum: Edward C. Lyons
Hide Gimlet: Paul A. Morganthal
Hungry Cootie: Ralph N. Begien III
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Roger W. Limle
Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1995 calendar
year: 22, including
4
Life Members
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Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others assisted the Post in
preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl
Buck Foundation of Angeles City.
- On 4 December, Seam Squirrel Emory Russell initiated the new Kuto
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Pup Tent 7 at the 9892 Post Home at Poro Point, Philippines.
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In December, Pup Tent members attended the Mid Term Grand Scratch in
Barrio Barretto.
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Pup Tent 15 members assisted the Post in preparations for the
Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl Buck Foundation of
Angeles City.
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In June, assisted Post 2485 in hosting the 30th Department of Pacific
Areas Convention and the 27th MOC Grand Scratch. Primary delegates
included Cooties Lyons, Milward, Russell. Alternates were Cooties
Ralph Begien, Ken Schaefer and Jimmy Stickles.
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47 hospital visits were completed during the year.
1996 - 1997
Seam Squirrel: Edward C. Lyons
Blanket Bum: Ralph Milward
Hide Gimlet: Paul Morganthal
Hungry Cootie: Emory Russell
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Werner Koslovski
Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1996 calendar
year: 20, including 6 Life Members
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In July, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 6 retired due to the death of
Cootie Tanner.
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In August, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 18 retired due to the death of
Cootie House.
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In September, the Pup Tent donated $25 worth of sports equipment to
the Malabanias Elementary School.
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On 28- 29 September, member of the Pup Tent supported the Post in
conducting the Mini MED- CAP for member of the local community.
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In October, the Pup Tent Banner was completed.
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On 11 November, Pup Tent members attended the Veterans Day Observance
at the Clark Cemetery.
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In November, it was decided that the Pup Tent would design and
purchase a Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 pin.
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In December, Pup Tent members attended the Mid Term Grand Scratch in
Barrio Barretto.
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Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others assisted the Post in
preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl
Buck Foundation of Angeles City.
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In January, the Pup Tent completed the list of all VFW Post 2485
members to indicate what blood type each has. This list will be
utilized to contact potential blood donors.
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15 March, Grand Junior Vice Commander Emory Russell installed the
incoming Pup Tent 15 Officers.
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In April the Pup Tent achieved 100% membership (20 Cooties)
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In April the Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 pins were approved and ordered.
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In May, the Pup Tent achieved 104% membership (23 Cooties).
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In June, Department of Pacific Areas Commander Bob Zaher initiated
into Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15.
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In June, assisted Post 2485 in hosting the 31st Department of Pacific
Areas Convention and the 28th MOC Grand Scratch. Cooties Ralph Milward,
Jerry Prinz, Werner Koslovski and Jack Turner were delegates to the
Grand.
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At the Grand Scratch, the Pup Tent received a Grand Certificate of
Recognition for attaining 100% in membership, a Supreme Citation of
Distinction for having 101.3% in Special Project Donations and a Grand
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement.
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64 hospital visits were completed during the year.
1997
- 1998
Seam Squirrel: Ralph Milward
Blanket Bum: Paul Morganthal
Hide Gimlet: Werner Koslovski
Hungry Cootie: Roy Banning
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Jerry Prinz
Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1997 calendar
year: 23, including 6 Life Members
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In August, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 29 retired due to the death of
Cootie LeBeau.
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In August, Pup Tent members attended the burial ceremony for Grand
Pacific Commander Lew Baker at the Clark Cemetery. The grave side
ceremony was performed by VFW Post 2485.
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In September, the Pup Tent established an eye glass program for the
needy in the Angeles City area.
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Pup Tent 15 and Post 2485 purchased and installed a gate for the Malabanias Elementary School.
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In October, the Pup Tent voted to donate $100 to the Pearl Buck
Foundation Christmas Party. - The Clark Cemetery "Grave Diggers" program was initiated on 11 November. Proceeds from
membership in this organization will be utilized for care and
maintenance the Clark Cemetery. The "Grave Diggers" program will be
administered by Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 for the Post.
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In November, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 11 retired due to the death of
Cootie Norrall.
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In December, Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Roy Banning, Jerry
Prinz, Sky Pilot Ken Schaefer, B.K. Hubbard, Dale Wyman and Bob Zaher
were delegates to the Mid Term Grand Scratch in Barrio Barretto.
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At the Grand Scratch, Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 received a certificate
for 100% membership in the 1996- 1997 year.
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Cootie Roy Banning was appointed Grand Chief of Staff and Cootie B.K.
Hubbard was appointed to the Audit Committee of the Grand Council.
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Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others assisted the Post in
preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl
Buck Foundation of Angeles City. Approximately 250 children attended.
Cootie Bob Zaher was Santa.
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Pup Tent 15 made a $100.00 donation to VFW Post 1509 to aid in Typhoon
damage repairs
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On 25 January, Cooties from Pup Tent 15 assisted the Post in
sponsoring a Prostrate and Mammogram Awareness Mini- MEDCAP for all
Veterans, wives, dependents and significant others. The examinations
were conducted by the Angeles City Health Department. Approximately 40
persons took the examinations and attended the lectures.
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On 7 February, Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Lafayette
Donaldson, B.K. Hubbard, Robert McGovern, Kenneth Schaefer, Jerry
Prinz and Bob Zaher along with Cooties from Pup Tents 7 and 11 visited
the Heinz Woelke School for the Blind in Baguio.
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Cooties B.K. Hubbard and Jerry Prinz attended the Pup Tent 7 Scratch
on 10 February.
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On 21 February, Grand Council member Leroy Gradney, Pup Tent 13 and
Jerry Ross, Blanket Bum from Pup Tent 8 were special guest of the
Scratch.
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The Pup Tent and the Post joined with the Retired Uniformed Military
of Philippines Association (RUMPA) in providing transportation
assistance to Doctors and Medical Staff that participated in Operation
Rainbow. Operation Rainbow is a traveling medical staff that provides
medical assistance for children in under developed countries.
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On 7 March, Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward and Pup Tent 15 Cooties
supported the Mt Arayat Shrine Oasis in their annual auction to
support Shrine programs.
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Surgeon Cecil Johnson coordinated and assisting in advertising a
cataract and eye examinations for local Barangay residents. This was
sponsored by the Clarkview Serviceman's Church and local area
Optometrist.
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Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward has started a book drive aimed at a
collection of books of interest to small children.
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Pup Tent 15 had their installation of officers for 98 - 99 year at the
21 March Scratch. Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell, Pup Tent 7,
and John Ford, Pup Tent 11 were special guest. Commander Russell acted
as installation officer.
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Pup Tent members attended the 11th Anniversary celebration of Post
2485.
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On 18 April, Surgeon Cecil Johnson assisted the Angeles City Special
Forces Association (SFA) members in a Mini MED Check up for interested
parties. This check ups were performed at the Team House.
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Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell attended the 18 April Scratch.
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Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 issued a membership challenge to Pup Tents 7
and 11. The first Pup Tent to reach 100% in membership would be
rewarded by the other two Pup Tents at a Philippine Area Scratch.
Both Pup Tents accepted the challenge.
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On 30 May, Pup Tent members attended the Memorial Day Observation at
the Clark Cemetery.
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On 10 June, Pup Tent Officers performed a Memorial Service for Cootie
Jimmy Stickels at American Legion Post 123.
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Pup Tent members attended the 29th Grand Scratch at La Union, Republic
of the Philippines. Delegates included Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward,
Cooties Lafayette Donaldson, B.K. Hubbard, Jerry Prinz, Kenneth
Schaefer
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The following Pup Tent 15 members were elected to the noted Grand
positions:
- - William Wichmann - Junior Vice Commander
- - B.K. Hubbard - Grand Council
- - Kenneth Schaefer - Grand Chaplain
- - Cecil Johnson - Grand Surgeon
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The following Pup Tent 15 members were appointed to the following
Grand positions:
- - Ralph Milward - Grand Chief of Staff
- - B.K. Hubbard - Grand Inspector
- - Jerry Prinz - Deputy Grand Inspector
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The Pup Tent was awarded the Grand Membership Award for the 1997- 98
year.
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Surgeon Cecil Johnson was a co- winner of the Grand Surgeon of the Year
Award.
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Dr DeGuzman of Angeles City, nominated by Pup Tent 15, was awarded the
Grand Pacific Outstanding Outside Supporter of the Year.
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Grand Certificates of Recognition were presented to the following Pup
Tent 15 Cooties B.K. Hubbard, William Kiss, Jerry Prinz, Cecil
Johnson.
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At the Grand Scratch, the Pup Tent was given a Grand Certificate of
Recognition.
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During the year Surgeon Cecil Johnson, utilizing the Post 2485 CPR
manikin, presented CPR training to the following:
- - Clark Field Plastics Manufacturing Co. (12 hours with 12 students)
- - Angeles City Physical Therapy People (8 hours with 17 students)
- - Mt Arayat Physical Therapist (8 hours with 16 students)
- - San Fernando Physical Therapists (8 hours with 17 students)
- - Angeles City Physical Therapist (8 hours with 12 students)
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331 hospital visits were completed the year.
1998
- 1999
Seam Squirrel: E. Ralph Milward
Blanket Bum: Werner Koslovski
Hide Gimlet: Lafayette Donaldson
Hungry Cootie: Roy Banning
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Jerry Prinz
Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1998 calendar
year: 34, including 9 Life Members.
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The Beagles 22st Annual Anniversary Dinner was held 27 June. Pup Tent
15 members attending were Grand Council member B.K. Hubbard, Cooties
Lafayette Donaldson, Robert Zaher, Kenneth Schaefer and Bill Kiss.
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Pup Tent members supported the 6th Annual Barrio Beach Bash at Barrio Barretto. Pup Tent attendees included Grand Council member B.K.
Hubbard, Cooties Robert McGovern, Robert Zaher, Kenneth Schaefer,
Steve Piechocky, Jerry Prinz, and Jack Turner. The Beach Bash is
sponsored by Pup Tent 11 and VFW Post 11447.
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Pup Tent 15 and the Post hosted a luncheon for Dr DeGuzman at the Post
home on 18 July. Dr DeGuzman was presented a MOC Grand Pacific plaque
designating him as the Grand Pacific Outstanding Outside Supporter of
the Year. The Post presented him a Post 2485 plaque commemorating his
service to the Post and the community. Also attending the luncheon
were three of Dr DeGuzman's assistants, Ms Melody Salunga, Ms Abigail
Berasa and Ms Cecil Tanhyeco. The Pup Tent was represented by Seam
Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member
and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer,
Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, Cooties Werner Koslovski, Lafayette
Donaldson, Joseph Godfrey and Jerry Prinz..
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Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell attended the July Scratch. At
the Scratch, Pup Tent 15 Grand Officers were introduced: Grand Chief
of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K.
Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson.
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Cooties Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer attended the monthly
meeting of the Returned & Services League of Australia, Angeles City
Branch. In his role as Past All American District VII and Post
Commander Cootie Schaefer presented a talk on VFW Post 2485, the VFW
in general and Pup Tent 15.
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On 26 July, the Post purchased a new building for the Post Home at the
corner of Pinatubo Street and Santol Road, Angeles City. This building
is adjacent to the current building.. This building will also be the
home of Pup Tent 15.
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The Returned and Services League (RSL) of Australia, Angeles City
Branch observed Long Tan Day on 18 August. Long Tan was a battle of
the Viet Nam War involving Australian Forces. Grand Council member and
Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard attended.
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On 3 September, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard,
Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson and Cootie Jerry Prinz attended the
monthly Scratch of Pup Tent 11.
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On 7 September, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson and Cootie Jerry Prinz
attended the monthly Scratch of Pup Tent 7.
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Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Surgeon
Cecil Johnson attended the funeral for Cootie Herman Weising, Pup Tent
3.
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Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member and Grand
Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon
Cecil Johnson attended the 19 September Scratch. The Scratch was
rescheduled for 10 AM to accommodate the after noon fund raising
social.
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Pup Tent 15, in conjunction with the Bonanza Hotel, sponsored a fund
raising social on 19 September. In spite of inclement weather, Pup
Tent members and friends of the Pup Tent enjoyed a afternoon of good
food and having a few cool ones. Proceeds from this event were
utilized to beef up meager Pup Tent bank account, enabling the Pup
Tent to support community charities and activities as all good Cooties
should. Cootie Jerry Rowe of Pup Tent 11 attended. Seam Squirrel
Ralph Milward presented Rob Williams, owner/manager of the Bonanza
Hotel a Pup Tent 15 plaque in appreciation for his support of the Pup
Tent.
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Grand Council Member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Cooties
Lafayette Donaldson, Jerry Prinz, Robert Zaher supported the 7th
Annual Chili Cook- Off at La Union. The Chili Cook- Off is sponsored by
VFW Post 9892.
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Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member and Grand
Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon
Cecil Johnson attended the 24 October Scratch.
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Cooties from Pup Tent 15, along with Cooties from Kuripots - Pup Tents
7 and Kuto Pup Tent 11 attended the Veterans Day Observation at the
Clark Cemetery.
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Twelve Cooties from Pup Tent 15 assisted in the Angeles City
Philippine National Red Cross Blood Bank and the Post sponsor a Blood
Drive at the Clarkview Christian Center Church. Assistance was also
provided by Dr DeGuzman and his staff.
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Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member Leroy Gradney,
Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain
Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson attended the 21 November
Scratch. Blanket Bum Werner Koslovski substituted for the late
arriving Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward.
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Cooties of Pup Tent 15 supported the Post on the building fund social
at the Bonanza Hotel on 28 November.
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On 5 December, Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others
assisted the Post in preparations for the Christmas Party for the
children at the Pearl Buck Foundation of Angeles City. Approximately
300 children attended. Cootie Bob Zaher was Santa.
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In December, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward,
Cooties Roy Banning, Jerry Prinz, Grand Chaplain Ken Schaefer, Grand
Inspector and Grand Council member B.K. Hubbard, Lafayette Donaldson,
Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, Bob Zaher and Grand Junior Vice Commander
William Wichmann were delegates to the Mid Term Grand Scratch in
Barrio Barretto. The Scratch was hosted by Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 and
Post 11447.
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Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended a Post reception for VFW National Senior
Vice Commander John Smart, VFW National Junior Vice Commander John F. Gwizdak and Candidate for National VFW Junior Vice Commander Joe
Salas. Department of Pacific Areas Commander Frank Sass, MOC Grand
Pacific Commander Emory Russell and District 16 National Council
Member Tom Elliott were also in attendance.
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The October- December 1998 issue of the Cootie Courier contained an
article on the Clark Cemetery.
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Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer,
Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson attended the 16 January Scratch. Hospital
visits for the month: 125.
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Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council
member Leroy Gradney, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer attended the 20
February Scratch. Blanket Bum Werner Koslovski substituted absent Seam
Squirrel Ralph Milward. Elections for the 1999- 2000 were held.
Hospital visits for the month: 49.
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At the February Scratch, on behalf of Grand Commander Emory Russell,
Blanket Bum Werner Koslovski presented CCDB Jerry Prinz with an
Outstanding CCDB pin.
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Prior to the VFW District VII convention in Baguio, Hide Gimlet
Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K.
Hubbard, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson Cooties Jerry Prinz and Bob
McGovern visited the Heinz Woelke Blind School. The Pup Tent presented
Cootie Tom Morrison, Pup Tent 7, with 12 jars of peanut butter, nine
jars of mayonnaise and two jars of jam to be utilized by the students.
A $20 cash donation was also made. This is the second year in a row
that Pup Tent 15 Cooties have visited the school. The visit also
included Grand Commander Emory Russell and Cooties from Kuripots - Pup
Tents 7 and Kuto Pup Tent - 11.
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On 1 March, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward,
Grand Chaplain Ken Schaefer and Cootie Bob Zaher toured the Soldiers
and Airman's Home in Washington, DC.
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On 20 March, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward and
Pup Tent 15 Cooties supported the Mt Arayat Shrine Oasis in their
annual auction to support Shrine programs.
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On 20 March, Past Grand Pacific Commander John Welsh transferred his
membership to Pup Tent 15.
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Grand Commander Emory Russell, Grand Council member and Grand
Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council member Leroy Gradney, Grand
Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, Grand Chief of
Staff Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh attended the
27 March Scratch. Grand Commander Russell installed the 1999 - 2000
Pup Tent officers. Hospital visits for the month: 104
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Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Chaplain
Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, attended the 17 April
Scratch. Hospital visits for the month: 20
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Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council
Member B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon
Cecil Johnson, Cooties Bob Zaher. Paul Morganthal and Jerry Prinz
attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the Coconut Grove Resort. La
Union on 25 April.
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On 25 April, Cootie Larry Long attended the April Scratch of Pup Tent
9, Franklin, KY. Cootie Long lives in KY and attended the Scratch to
personally thank Pup Tent 9 for their generous donation to the Clark
Cemetery. He also delivered letters from Post Commander Lafayette
Donaldson, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward and
past Cemetery Chairman B.K. Hubbard. The Pup Tent had already
received a Letter of Appreciation from Grand Pacific Commander Emory
Russell, sent via the Grand of Kentucky.
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Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain
Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson and Past Grand Commander
John Welsh attended the 15 May Scratch. Hospital visits for the month:
27
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On 22 May, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Seam
Squirrel (elect) Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent Cooties attended the
Ceremony/Dinner for the installation of 1999- 2000 year Post officers.
Grand Commander Emory Russell and Cooties from Pup Tents 7 and 11 also
attended.
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Cooties from Pup Tent 15 and Pup Tent 11 met at the Bonanza Hotel on
30 May to discuss the 1st Philippine Pup Tent "Swarming". It was
decided the first "Swarming" would be hosted by Pup Tent 11 at Barrio Barretto on 1 July.
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Cootie Roy Banning appointed to Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp,
Hawaii and Alaska, District 4.
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Pup Tent 15 assisted the Post in hosting the 33rd Department
Convention and 30th Grand Scratch, June 12- 17. The Convention was
held at the Maharajah Hotel. At the Grand Scratch the following
certificates were presented:
Supreme Citation of Merit for 126.17 % in Hospital Work
Grand Certificate of Recognition for Hospital Work
The following were elected/appointed to positions indicated:
Bill Wichmann - Grand Senior Vice Commander
B.K. Hubbard - Grand Junior Vice Commander
Ralph Milward - Grand Council Member
Cecil Johnson - Grand Hospital Chairman
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The following awards were presented to Pup Tent 15 at the
Awards/Installation Dinner
Grand Pacific Membership Award - Pup Tent 15 (2nd Consecutive Year)
Vampire Award - Pup Tent 15
Outstanding Pup Tent of the Year - Pup Tent 15
Outstanding Hospital Chairman of the Year - Cecil Johnson
Non VFW Supporter of the Year - Dr DeGuzman Angeles City
Outstanding Cootie of the Year - B.K. Hubbard
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The Pup Tent will assist the Post in hosting the 34th Department
Convention and 31st Grand Scratch to be held June 2000 in Angeles
City.
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On 16 June, MOC Supreme Commander Steve Wheeler and Grand Senior Vice
Commander James Mailed joined Cooties from Pup Tent 15 as Post
Officers provided the VFW grave side burial ceremony for PVT
Bienvenido P. Geronimo, USA. PVT Geronimo was a former Philippine
Scout and WWII POW.
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During the year Surgeon Cecil Johnson, utilizing the Post 2485 CPR
manikin, presented CPR training to the following:
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- Seventh Day
Adventist Church, Angeles City (2 hours, 8 Student
1999
- 2000
Seam Squirrel: Werner Koslovski
Blanket Bum: Lafayette Donaldson
Hide Gimlet: Buddy McGuire
Hungry Cootie: Roy Banning
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Jerry Prinz
Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1999 calendar
year: 43, including 15
Life Members.
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At the 19 June Scratch, Grand Commander Jim Mailed, Grand Senior Vice
Commander
Bill Wichmann, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard were in
attendance. This was
one of the few times that all three chairs of the Grand have been
present for a Pup Tent Scratch.
The Scratch was held in the new Post Home. Hospital visits for the
month: 29
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The first Philippine Pup Tent " Swarming" was held at the July Scratch
of Kuripots - Pup
Tent 11 at Barrio Barretto. Pup Tent 15 Cooties attending included
Seam Squirrel Werner
Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska,
District 4 Roy Banning,
Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council member Ralph
Milward,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil
Johnson, Cooties
Jerry Prinz, Bob Zaher and Ken Schaefer.
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The July Scratch was held on the 17th. Supreme Recruiting
Aide de Camp, Hawaii and
Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Grand
Council member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh were in
attendance.
Hospital visits for the month: 19.
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Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski presented Past Grand Commander John
Welsh with the
vacant Pinatubo - Pup Tent Cootie #1.
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At the 1 August Post meeting, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, on
behalf of the Pup Tent,
presented the Post with a new Pledge of Allegiance Banner for the new
Post Home.
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The 2th Annual Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 Social was held, on 7 August, at
the Bonanza Hotel, Angeles City. Eighty Four Pup Tent members and
guests enjoyed an afternoon of enjoyable conversation, cool drinks and
an all you can eat Bar- B- Que. Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski
presented Rob Williams, owner/manager of the Bonanza Hotel a Pup Tent
15 Letter of Appreciation for his continued support of the Pup Tent
and the Post. Cootie R.C. Cox, Pup Tent 11, joined in the afternoon
festivities.
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On 13 August, Pup Tent members attended the Post appreciation night
for Junior Past Post 2485 Commander (current Pup Tent Blanket Bum)
Lafayette Donaldson.
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On 20 August, Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 conducted the VFW grave side
burial ceremony for SSGT Allen Whittington, USAF (Ret). Pup Tent 15
was represented by Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting
Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior
Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand
Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Ken Miller and
Mike DeSare.
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On 21 August, Pup Tent 15 members hosted a luncheon for Dr Esmeraldo
DeGuzman The luncheon was held to honor the Doctor’s selection as
Grand Pacific Non VFW Supporter of the Year. This was the second
consecutive year he has been chosen for this honor. Seam Squirrel
Werner Koslovski presented Dr DeGuzman with the Grand Plague Non VFW
Supporter of the Year Plaque. Dr DeGuzman was accompanied to the
luncheon by two of his nurses Marilyn Ouizon and Abigail Benasa. Pup
Tent 15 members present included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski,
Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy
Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council
member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital
Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Buddy McGuire, and Jack
Arvitt.
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The August Scratch was held 21 August. Supreme Recruiting Aide de
Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh were in attendance. Pup Tent 11 Seam Squirrel
Jerry Rowe and Cootie R.C. Cox were also present. Hospital visits for
the month: 14.
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On 25 August, Post officers performed the grave side VFW ceremony for
Pup Tent 15 Cootie #47, MSGT Doyle Kemp, USMC (Ret). Pinatubo - Pup
Tent 15 Cooties present included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski,
Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy
Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council
Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital
Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Jack Arvitt, Paul
Morganthal, Lafayette Donaldson, Larry Long, Ken Miller and Dale
Wyman.
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The September Scratch was held 18 September, Supreme Recruiting Aide
de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh were in attendance. Cootie #47, Doyle Kemp
retired. Hospital visits for the month: 14.
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Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Cootie Jack Turner represented Pup
Tent 15 on a float in the Angeles City Bagius Parade `99. The float
was sponsored by the Angeles City Ex- Pat Council.
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On 9 October, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Cooties from the Pup
Tent supported the Post Social at the Bonanza Hotel.
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On 14 October, the Pup Tent donated 26 jars of peanut butter/mayo to
Pup Tent 7 to be utilized at the Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio.
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Blanket Bum Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Ken Schaefer, Ken
Miller. Bob Zaher and Jerry Prinz supported VFW Post 9892 and Pup Tent
7 by participating, in the 8th Annual Chili Cook- Off at La Union.
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Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy
Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh and Cootie Leroy Gradney, Pup Tent 13, attended
the October Scratch. Hospital visits for the month: 14.
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At the District VII meeting, Cootie Tom Morrison, Kuto - Pup Tent 7,
presented Pup Tent 15 with a Letter of Appreciation from the students
of the Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio. The letter was for support
the Pup Tent has given the school. The letter was in braille, but
also a readable translation. The letter will be framed and hung on
the Cootie wall in the new Post Home.
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At November Scratch Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 hosted the Second
Philippine "Swarming". They were joined by Cooties from Kuto
- Pup
Tent 7 and the Kuripots - Pup Tent 11. Twenty four Cooties were
present. The Sulphur Ointment of Happiness was very much in evidence
and liberally applied to all. Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski,
Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy
Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council
Members Ralph Milward and O.B. O’Briant, Past Grand Commander John
Welsh, Seam Squirrel Art Gaspard Pup Tent 7 were in attendance. At
the Scratch auction., in opening the sealed bids, it was discovered
that Past Grand Commander Emory Russell (the Scourge of San Juan) had
the highest bid to buy the crown jewel and prized possession of Pup
Tent 15. It was with heavy hearts and tears streaming down their
raged Cootie shirts that the Pup Tent surrendered their famous jeweled
bug. Hospital visits for the month: 39
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Cootie Dale Wyman represented the Pup Tent and the Post at Veterans
Day activities at the American Cemetery and the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani
( Philippine Cemetery) in Manila..
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Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 Cooties along with Cooties from Kuto - Pup Tent
7 and Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 attended the Veterans Day Observance at
the Clark Cemetery. They also attended the Post 2485 Veterans Day
Picnic at the Post Home. At the picnic Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski
won the first door prize, a Clark Cemetery Veterans Day can wrap.
Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John
Welsh sold Buddy Poppies at both the cemetery and the picnic.
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11 November was the second anniversary of the Clark Cemetery Grave
Diggers. Membership on date stood at 421. The Pup Tent administers the
Grave Diggers Program for the Post.
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At 1000 hours 14 November, the new 2485 Post Home was blessed by
Father Sonny Pahia, Immaculate Conception Parish, Angeles City. Grand
Junior Vice Commander (2485 Post Commander) B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Bob
McGovern, Jerry Prinz, (District VII Commander) Bob Zaher and
approximately 20 Post members/Cooties and employees were in
attendance. At 1300, the Post celebrated the Grand Opening of the new
Post Home. Past Grand Commander Emory Russell (Department Commander),
Cootie (District VII Commander) Bob Zaher and Grand Junior Vice
Commander (2485 Post Commander) B.K. Hubbard participated in the
ribbon cutting. Light pu pus were served. Seam Squirrel Werner
Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska,
District 4 Roy Banning, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand
Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Bob McGovern, Jerry Prinz,
Buddy McGuire, Ken Miller, Dale Wyman, Ken Schaefer, Jack Turner and
approximately 200 Post members, guests and supporters were present.
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Cootie Larry Long attended the November Scratch of Grand Kentucky, Put
Pent 9, Franklin, KY. He presented several letters of appreciation
from Pup Tent 15 and Post 2485. He also presented a collection of ball
caps to decorate the Post Canteen and a U.S. flag flown over the Clark
Cemetery on Veterans Day 1998.
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Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Junior Vice Commander B. K.
Hubbard and Juvy Angcao: Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson and
Linda Johnson; Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Cynthia Evangelist,
and Cooties Jerry Prinz, Jack Turner and Nett Turner: Jack Rollins and
Nelly Robbins, Steve Piechocky and Alma Palace: Bob Zaher and Lennie
Antitorta, Ken Schaefer and Cootie Tom Elloitt, Pup Tent 1, assisted
the Post in filling give- a- way bags for the Pearl Buck Christmas
Party. Most went to the Pearl Buck Foundation Home to pass out the
bags. Cootie Bob Zaher played Santa Claus.
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The Post donated 20 of the Christmas give- a- away bags to the Mt Arayat
Shrine Oasis, to be utilized at their Christmas Party for Crippled
Children.
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The Grand Pacific Mid Term Scratch was held in Barrio Barretto on 11
December. The Mid Term was hosted by Pup Tent 11 and Post 11447. Pup
Tent 15 was noted as being 111% in membership for the year. The Pup
Tent received a $100 cash prize for leading the Grand Pacific in
membership at Mid Term. In the VFW Booster Program, Cootie Bob Zaher
was recognized for recruiting over 25 new or re- instated members for
his Post, and Cooties from Pup Tent 15 have help both Post 2485 and
Post 727 achieve over a 100% in membership. Pup Tent 15 delegates to
the Mid Term Scratch included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand
Senior Vice Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Junior Vice B.K. Hubbard,
Grand Quartermaster Don Webster, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil
Johnson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel
Ralph Milward, Cooties Orville Humfleet. Ken Miller, Jerry Prinz, Jack
Turner and Lafayette Donaldson. Also in attendance at the Scratch was
John Gwizdak, National VFW Senior Vice Commander (Grand of Georgia,
Pup Tent 58), Joe Ridgely, National VFW Quartermaster General (Grand
Europe, Pup Tent Pup Tent 5), Ray Sisk, candidate for National JVC
from California (Grand of California, Pup Tent 9) and Darrell Bencken.
VFW Supporter from Kansas (Grand of Kansas, Pup Tent 3).
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At the Mid- Term Scratch, the Pup Tent received a Supreme Citation of
Distinction for being at 100% membership by Mid Term
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On 13 December, the Post hosted a Working Breakfast/Clark Cemetery
Briefing for Senior Vice Commander Gwizdak, Quartermaster General
Ridgely. Junior Voce Commander Candidate Ray Sisk and , VFW supporter
from Kansas. Comrade Al Mitchell, Cemetery Chairman briefed on
cemetery matters. The group then did a walking tour of the cemetery.
Grand Pacific Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander
John Welsh, Cootie Jerry Prinz and Cooties from through the Grand
Pacific attended.
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Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp,
Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander
B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Bob McGovern,
Jerry Prinz, Bob Zaher. Ken Miller, Dale Wyman. Ken Schaefer, and Jack
Turner attended a Post 2485 Social for Senior Vice Commander Gwizdak,
Quartermaster General Ridgely.
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Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow, Chairman of the Pup Tent 8 sponsored
Paddy Daddy Program, presented Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski the Pup
Tent 15 "Paddy Daddy Plaque".
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The December Scratch, held 18 December, had attendance by Supreme
Recruiting Aide de
Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning; Grand Junior Vice
Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson; Past Grand Commander
John Welsh
and Junior Past Seam Squirrel and Grand Council member Ralph Milward.
Hospital Visits
for the Month: 16
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On 29 December, Cooties of the Pup Tent joined in the cleanup of the
old Post Home.
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The Pup Tent finished the calendar year 1999 with membership at 111%.
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With the permission of the Grand Pacific Commander Jim Mailed, the Pup
Tent held a
special Scratch on 3 January. The special modified Scratch was to
drape the Grand Pacific
Charter as a sign of respect for Cootie Brother District 15 Councilman
Don Clinard. The
Charter was hung on the Cootie Wall of the Post 2485 Post Home, where
it will remain, draped,
for 30 days. Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard was acting Seam
Squirrel, Seam
Squirrel Werner Koslovski was acting Provost Marshall and Sky Pilot
Ken Schaefer performed
his duties. Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jack Turner, Dale
Woman, Jack Arvitt, Joe Humble, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell and Tom
Elliott from Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent 1 were in attendance.
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Pup Tent and Post members were invited by the Rotary Club of Clark
Centennial to a
luncheon/meeting at the Four Seasons Restaurant on Clark Field. The
guest speaker was Spike Nasmyth, a former Viet Nam POW and member of the Post.
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Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Jerry Prinz
attended the January
Scratch of Pup Tent 6, in Pattaya. Beach, Thailand.
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The January Scratch was held 15 January. In attendance were Supreme
Recruiting Aide de
Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning Past Grand Commander
John Welsh
and Junior Past Seam Squirrel and Grand Council member Ralph Milward.
Hospital Visits
for the Month: 17
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Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended a working
breakfast and
discussions with Mr Barry Barker, Director of the VA Regional Office
in Manila and Mr Joe Cooley, Deputy Director VA Regional Office.
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Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended a VFW
Memorial Service
for Comrade Jim Gordon on 8 February. Comrade Gordon, a member of
Post 2485, was also
Commander of American Legion Post 123.
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Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended the grave
side burial
ceremony for American Legion Post 123 Commander Jim Gordon. The
ceremony was
performed by American Legion Post 123 members.
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The Pup Tent became a Life Member of the Europe Beer Busters Program.
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Pup Tent 15 Cootie Bob Zaher (District VII Commander) participated in
a gold tournament at
the Baguio Country Club. The tournament was sponsored by VFW Post 124
on 10 February.
After the tournament the Post had a social and raffle drawing at the
Post meeting place (Linda's
Restaurant in Baguio). Pup Tent 15 Cooties in attendance included
Grand Junior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Bob Zaher and Bob McGovern.
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The Philippine Pup Tents visited the Heinz Woelke Blind School in
Baguio on 11 February.
Visitors included Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cootie
Jerry Prinz,
Kuripots - Pup Tent 11's Ted "Shorts" Philips and Kuto
- Pup Tent 7's
Tom Morrison.
Pup Tent 15 donated 46 jars of peanut butter/mayo to the school.
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Elections for 2000- 2001 officers were held at the 19 February
Scratch. Cootie Lafayette Donaldson was elected Seam Squirrel for the
coming year. The Scratch was attended by Grand Commander John Welsh.
Hospital visits for the month: 15
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In February, National VFW District 15 Council Member Tom Elliot
transferred his Cootie membership from Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent
1 to Pup Tent 15.
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On 2 March, Pup Tent Cooties attended the installation of 2000- 2001
year officers for Kuripots - Pup Tent 11. Attendees included Seam
Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Ken Schaefer and Jerry Prinz. Past
Grand Commander John Welsh was installing officer.
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On 11 March, the Pup Tent hosted a swim party and lunch for 22 street
kids from the local area. The event was held at the Bonanza Hotel. Mr Brain Usher, Miss Ayhrie Tuazon and Mrs Broncano, volunteers with
the Street Kids Program were also present. Pup Tent 15 Cooties
present included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Seam Squirrel (elect)
Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Junior Vice Commander (and Post Commander)
B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jerry Prinz,
Buddy McGuire, Terry Gillem. Ron Barker, Jack Turner and Ken Schaefer.
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The March Scratch was held on 18 March. Installation of 1999- 2000
year officers were held. Past Grand Commander John Welsh was the
installing Officer. Cootie #7 Russ Willis retired Hospital visits for
the month: 31.
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On 21 March, Pup Tent members attended a wake for "Mick" O'Brien, very
popular Angeles resident and President of the Returned & Services
League (RSL) of Australia, Angeles City Branch.
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Grand Junior Vice Commander (Post Commander) B.K. Hubbard and Cootie
Buddy McGuire attended the 14th Recognition Day at
Malabanias Elementary School.
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On 7 April, Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the dedication and unveiling
ceremonies of the American Military Memorial at the Capas National
Shrine. The shrine is dedicated to the over 1600 Americans that lost
theirs lives while in the POW at Camp O'Donnell. The shrine contains
a replica of a cross constructed during the POW Camp days and a list
of the names of those who perished. Comrade Leroy Becraft, Post member
and former POW assisted in the unveiling of the monument. Guests
included U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Thomas Hubbard; Philippine
Secretary of Defense Orlando S. Mercado; COL Rafael R. Estrada, PA
(Ret) Philippine National Commander, Defenders of Bataan/Corregidor;
Major Richard Gordon, Adjutant Battling Bastards of Bataan, Beth Day
Romulo, Filipino- American Memorial Endowment (FAME). Pup Tent 15
attendance included Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties
Jerry Prinz (Post Commander elect), Bob Zaher, Lafayette Donaldson
(Seam Squirrel elect), National VFW District 16 Council Member Tom
Elliott, Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell and Ron Barker.
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On 9 April, Post 2485 sponsored a Memorial to the survivors and those
who gave their lives in
the Bataan Death March/POW Camps at Camp O'Donnell. The Memorial was
held at KM
Marker 112 on the road to Camp O'Donnell. A wreath was laid by
Department Senior Vice
Commander Paul Gasperson, District VII and Past All American
Department and Post
Commander Bob Zaher, Commander B.K. Hubbard, Post 11447 Commander O.B.
O’Briant, Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 46 President Ted "Shorty"
Phillips and
Comrade Leroy Becraft, a former POW and Post members. Pup Tent 15
Cooties attending
the ceremony were Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior
Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward; Cooties Jerry Prinz; Bob Zaher;
Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell; and Ron Barker. Kuripots - Pup Tent 11
Cooties attending included R.C. Cox; O.B. O’BRIANT and Ted "Shorty"Phillips.
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Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the Post 13th Post Anniversary
Celebration on 12 April.
Cooties, wives and significant others were in attendance for drinks
and light pu pus . Attendance
included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Seam Squirrel (elect)
Lafayette Donaldson,
Grand Senior Vice Commander Bill Wichmann; Grand Junior Vice Commander
B.K.
Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel
Ralph
Milward; National VFW District 16 Council Member Tom Elliott, Cooties
Jerry Prinz
(Post Commander elect); Bob Zaher (District VII Commander); Buddy
McGuire; Al
Mitchell: Ron Barker; and Ken Miller.
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Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the Third Philippine Swarming (99- 3),
sponsored by Kuto -
Pup Tent 7 at La Union on 14 April. Attending were the top three
chairs of the Grand Pacific,
Grand Commander Jim Maillot (Bull Conchs - Pup Tent 3), Senior Vice
Commander Bill Wichmann (Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15) and Junior Vice Commander B.K.
Hubbard (Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15). Grand Junior Vice B.K. Hubbard and
Cootie Bob Zaher (District VII Commander) were presented Citations of
Distinction for recruitment in the VFW Booster Program. Pup Tent 15
Cooties in attendance included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Seam
Squirrel (elect) Lafayette Donaldson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh,
Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post
Commander elect), Jack Turner, Ken Miller, Buddy McGuire, Terry Gillem,
Ron Barker, Al Mitchell.
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At the District VII meeting on 15 April, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski was presented a
VFW Ball Cap and National Senior Vice Commander John Gwizdak pin from
District VII
Commander Bob Zaher.
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Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended a
luncheon for Post,
District VII and Department Voice of Democracy (VOD) winner Mr Nathan
Jones. Young Mr Jones, a student at Faith Academy, Manila was
accompanied by his family and a counselor from the School. Cooties in
attendance included the Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Junior
Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior
Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Seam Squirrel (elect) Lafayette
Donaldson, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander elect), Bob Zaher
(District VII Commander), Ken Miller, Ken Schaefer, Al Mitchell, Ron
Barker and Jack Turner.
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The April Scratch was held 22 April. In addition to Grand Junior Vice
Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, guests included Cootie James
"Crash"
Proctor from Chokum Chingo - Pup Tent 8. Hospital visits for the
month: 19
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On 25 April, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Past Grand Commander John
Welsh and Cooties of Pup Tent 15 attended the ANZAC Day Observance at
the Clark Cemetery. The annual observance is sponsored by the
Returned & Services League (RSL) Angeles City Branch
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On 25 April, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the
ANZAC day Observance at the Coconut Grove Resort at La Union. Junior
Past Grand Commander (Department of Pacific Areas Commander) Emory
Russell and Cooties of Kuto - Pup Tent 7 also attended.
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Cooties of Pup Tent 15 attended a Memorial Service for Post member
Comrade Orie (Roy) Royce. The Post Charter was draped during the
service. Attendance included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand
Junior Vice Commander B K Hubbard, Seam Squirrel elect) Lafayette
Donaldson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Buddy
McGuire, Al Mitchell, Steve Piechocky and Ken Schaefer.
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On 5 May, the Pup Tent hosted a fund raising Social at Bonanza Hotel.
Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and approximately 102 Cooties, their
guests and supporters enjoyed an afternoon of good food and drink.
This Social has turned into an annual affair through the good graces
of Rob Williams, owner/manager of the hotel.
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The May Scratch was held 20 May. Attendees included Junior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand Commander John Welsh. Hospital
visits for the month: 24
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On 19 June, Cootie Larry Long and his wife accompanied Grand of
Kentucky, Simpal - Pup Tent 9 Cooties on a visit to the VA Hospital in
Nashville, TN.
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The 31st Grand Pacific Scratch was held at Maharajah Hotel, Angeles
City on 22 June. The Supreme Junior Vice Commander H. Steve Mason was
in attendance. Pup Tent 15 delegates included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Senior Vice Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Junior
Vice B.K. Hubbard, Grand Quartermaster Don Webster, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh, Seam Squirrel (elect) Lafayette Donaldson,
Cooties Orville Humfleet, Terry Gillem, Al Mitchell, Jerry Prinz,
Ralph Milward, Buddy McGuire and Jack Turner. At the Grand Scratch
the Pup Tent received the following:
* 100% Membership Certificate (prior to 30 November)
* Grand Membership Goal Certificate
* Grand Recruiting Citation of Merit - Bob Zaher (60)
* Grand Recruiting Citation of Merit - B.K. Hubbard (54)
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The following Pup Tent 15 Cooties elected or appointed to the
following Grand Pacific positions:
* Grand Commander: Bill Wichmann
* Grand Senior Vice Commander: B.K. Hubbard
* Grand Council: Ralph Milward
* Grand Council: Orville Humfleet
* Grand Quartermaster: Don Webster
* Grand Adjutant: Jerry Prinz
* Grand Assistant Adjutant: Ron Barker
* Grand WEB Hound: Ron Barker
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At Grand Awards Banquet held on 22 June, Pup Tent 15 received the
following awards:
* Grand Pacific Membership Award: Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 (3rd
Consecutive Year)
* Outstanding Pup Tent of the Year: Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 (2nd
Consecutive Year)
* Grand Pacific Pup Tent Vampire Award: Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 (2nd
Consecutive Year)
* Grand Vampire Award: Dan Anstine
* Outstanding Hospital Chairman of the Year: Cecil “Doc” Johnson (2nd
Consecutive Year)
* Outstanding Hungry Cootie of the Year: Roy Banning
* Outstanding CCDB of the Year: Jerry Prinz (Co- Winner with CCDB
from Pup Tent 8)
* Outstanding Outside Contributor: Robert “Rob” Williams, Bonanza
Hotel
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During the year Surgeon Cecil Johnson, utilizing the Post 2485 CPR
manikin, presented CPR First Aid training to the following:
- - Mabuhay Lodge #59, (4 hours, 10 students)
- - Mandaluyong City Firemen, (200 hours, 30 students)
- - VFW employees, (14 hours, 10 students)
- - Angeles University (AUF) Hospital,(52 hours, 120 students
- - Angeles University (AM Hospital. (18 hours, 60 students
- - Angeles University (AUF) students, (2 hours, 6 students
- - Angeles City(AUF) students, (12 hours, 30 students)
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Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership as of the date of this report: 51
including 15 Life Members.
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227 hospital visits have been completed the year, as of the date of
this report.
2000
- 2001
Seam Squirrel: Lafayette Donaldson
Blanket Bum: Buddy McGuire
Hide Gimlet: Jerry Prinz
Hungry Cootie: Ron Barker
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Ken Miller
Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 2000 calendar
year: 58, including 15 Life Members
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The June Scratch was held 24 June. Attendees included Grand Commander
Bill Wichmann, Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior Vice
Commander Jim Mayo, Junior Past Grand Commander Jim Malott, and Past
Grand Commander John Welsh. Hospital visits for the month: 27
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Philippine Pup Tent Swarming IV was held at Pup Tent 11, Barrio Barretto on 3 July. Pup Tent 15 members attending included Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Ron Barker,
Al Mitchell, Jack Turner, Terry Gillem. Junior Past Grand Commander
Jim Malott was also present.
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On 11 July, the Pup Tent hosted a luncheon for Mr Robert “Rob”
Williams, owner/manger of the Bonanza Hotel in Angeles City. Mr
William was honored as the Grand Pacific Non VFW Outstanding Outside
Contributor. He was nominated by the Pup Tent. Senior Vice Commander
B.K. Hubbard presented the award in the absence of Grand Commander
Bill Wichmann. Cooties present included Jerry Prinz (Post Commander),
Al Mitchell, Ron Barker, Buddy McGuire and Junior Past Seam Squirrel
Werner “Ski” Koslovski.
- CCDB Ken Miller resigned and Cootie Ron Barker assumed CCDB duties.
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The July Scratch was held 15 July. Attendees included Grand Senior
Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Past
Grand Commander Emory Russell. Hospital visits for the month: 22
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Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Larry Long
attended the Scratch of Grand of Kentucky, Simpal - Pup Tent 9 in
Franklin, KY on 30 July. The visit was to thank Pup Tent 9 for the
support given to the Clark Cemetery. At the end of the Scratch, Pup
Tent 9 donated another $1000 to the Clark Cemetery. The following
presentations were made to Pup Tent 9:
* Post 2485 plaque
* Pup Tent 15 plaque
* Letters of Appreciation from the Post 2485 Commander, Seam
Squirrel Pup Tent 15 and the Clark Cemetery Chairman
*
a collection of hats and towels for Post Canteen Bar decorations
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Grand Quartermaster Don Webster attended the Supreme Scratch in
Milwaukee, 25- 26 August.
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The August Scratch was held 19 August. Hospital visits for the month:
24
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Pup Tent 15 held a Luncheon/Swim Party for 32 area street children, on
25 August. The event was held at the Bonanza Hotel in Angeles. Due
to rain and flooding in the area, attendance was limited to Seam
Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jack Turner and Ken Miller.
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The September Scratch was held 16 September. Grand Senior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard and Grand Council Member Ralph Milward was in
attendance. Hospital visits for the month: 11
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On 29 September, Post officers conducted the VFW grave side burial
services for MSGT Gordon Maginness, USAF (Ret). Pup Tent 15 members
in attendance were Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Cooties Jerry
Prinz (Post Commander), Buddy McGuire (Post Senior Vice Commander), Al
Mitchell (Post Junior Vice Commander), Joe Hester and Cecil Johnson.
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On 13 October, Pup Tent 15 members, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson,
Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Council Member Ralph
Milward, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander), Ken Schaefer, Dale
Wyman, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Buddy McGuire, Bob Zaher, Ken Miller,
Ed Lyons, Joe Godfrey, Steve Piechocky and Bob McGovern attended the
Post Commander’s Appreciation Night for Junior Past Commander B.K.
Hubbard (Grand Senior Vice Commander). The 225th Navy
Birthday of the United States Navy was observed with a special cake
and a moment of silence was conducted for the victims of the USS Cole
terrorist attack. Also in attendance was Department of Pacific
Commander Paul Gasperson.
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The October Scratch was held 14 October. In attendance were Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Grand Council Member Ralph
Milward. Hospital visits for the month: 16
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On 21 October, Pup Tent 15 Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward
and Cooties Jerry Prinz, Al Mitchell, Buddy McGuire, Ken Schaefer, Bob
Zaher and Ken Miller attended the 9th Annual Chili Cook- Off
at La Union. The Cook- Off is sponsored by Kuto - Pup Tent 7, Post
9892 and the Bali Hai Resort.
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On 5 November, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard presented the
Post with a wall clock donated by VFW Post 5706, SIMPAL - Pup Tent 9
and Veterans organizations in Franklin, KY. Pup Tent 9 is a premier
supporter of the Clark Cemetery.
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Pup Tent 15 hosted Philippines Swarming Five on 10 November. In
attendance were Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand
Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh.
Cooties from Kuto - Pup Tent 7 and Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 were
present. A 100th Anniversary VFW Coin, donated by Cootie
Bob Zaher, was raffled off and won by Cootie Al Mitchell. Hospital
visits for the month: 8
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On 11 November, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard represented
the Post and Pup Tent at the Veterans Day Observation at the American
Cemetery and Memorial, Manila and the Philippine Memorial Libingan Ng
Mga Bayani.
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Pup Tent 15 Cooties assisted the Post in the Veterans Day Observance
at the Clark Cemetery and the Veterans Day Picnic at the Post Home.
Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson and Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended
both events. The ceremony is sponsored by the Post.
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The November Scratch was held 18 November. Attendance included Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand Commander John
Welsh. Hospital Visits for the month: 8
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0n 2 December, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Pup Tent 15 Cooties,
wives and significant others assisted the Post in preparation for the
Annual Pearl Buck Christmas Party. Christmas bags were packed at the
Post Home, then a Christmas Party for 350 Pearl Buck Children was held
at the Pearl Buck Foundation Home in Angeles City. Cootie Bob Zaher
was Santa Claus.
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Pup Tent Hospital Chairman Cecil “Doc” Johnson attended a National
Veterans Service Phase III, Proficiency Training Conference, 3- 6
December, in St Louis, MO. This was a National VFW sponsored project.
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Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Commander Bill Wichmann,
Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John
Welsh, Past Grand Commander Don Webster and Pup Tent 15 Cooties Jerry
Prinz (Post Commander), Ron Barker, Buddy McGuire, Terry Gillem, Al
Mitchell, Orville Humfleet, Jack Avritt and Bob Zaher attended the
Mid- Term Grand Scratch. The Mid Term, held in Barrio Barretto on 9
December, was sponsored by Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 and Post 11447.
Also present were Ray Sisk, Grand of California - Pup Tent 9 (National
VFW Junior Vice Commander in Chief); Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska -
Pup Tent 4 (VFW District 16 National Council Member). At the Scratch
the following awards were given:
* Pup Tent 15 - Joint VFW/MOC Citation of Distinction and VFW
Booster Program plaques for assisting Post 2485 and Post 727 in
attaining 100% Post membership.
* Pup Tent 15 - Supreme Certificate for attaining 201% in national
Home Special Projects
* Bill Wichmann - a Supreme Booster pin and a VFW century pin
* B.K. Hubbard - Joint MOC/VFW Joint Citation of Distinction and a
Supreme Booster pin for recruiting over 50 members under the VFW
Booster Program.
* Bob Zaher - Joint MOC/VFW Joint Citation of Distinction and a
Supreme Booster pin for recruiting over 50 members under the VFW
Booster Program.
* Jerry Prinz - a Cootie Bolo tie for completing all allotted Pup
Tent inspections before Mid- Term
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On 10 December, Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended a Post
Commander’s Dinner in honor of National Junior Vice Commander Ray
Sisk; VFW District 16 National Council Member Marcus Butler and Gary Kurpius, from Alaska, candidate for National VFW Junior Vice
Commander. Attendance also included Department of Pacific Areas
Commander Paul Gasperson, Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Senior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander Jim Malott, Past Grand
Commander Dick Vilieo, Past Grand Commander Don Webster, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh, Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow, Past Grand
Commander Emory Russell, Past Grand Commander Jim Malott. Cooties
from Chokum Chingo - Pup Tent 8; Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent 1,
Camp Zama, Japan; Habu/Gecko - Pup Tent 9; Maeng Das - Pup Tent 6 and Makoli Mites
- Pup Tent 10.
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On 11 December, the Post hosted a Working Breakfast/Briefing of the
Clark Cemetery for National Junior Vice Commander Ray Sisk; VFW
District 16 National Council Member Marcus Butler and Gary Kurpius,
from Alaska, candidate for National VFW Junior Vice Commander. Cootie
Al Mitchell, Post Clark Cemetery Chairman conducted the briefing.
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Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 Charter Member Carl Lee was buried at the Clark
Cemetery on 11 December. Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Ray Sisk,
Grand of California - Pup Tent 9 (National VFW Junior Vice Commander
in Chief); Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska - Pup Tent 4 (VFW District
16 National Council Member), Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior Vice Commander Jim Mayo,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Past Grand Commander, Past Grand
Commander Ken Tretow, Past Grand Commander Emory Russell, Past Grand
Commander Jim Malott were in attendance. Pup Tent Cooties present
were Joe Hester, Ralph Milward, Werner “Ski” Koslovski, Ken Schaefer,
Al Mitchell, Jerry Prinz, Ron Burrus, Buddy McGuire, Cecil “Doc”
Johnson, Ken Miller. Also in attendance were Cooties from Chokum
Chingo - Pup Tent 8; Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent 1, Camp Zama ,
Japan; Habu/Gecko - Pup Tent 9; Maeng Das - Pup Tent 6; Ray Sisk,
Grand of California - Pup Tent 9 (National VFW Junior Vice Commander);
Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska - Pup Tent 4 (VFW District 16 National
Council Member).
- The December Scratch was held 11 December. Attendance included Seam
Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh,
Past Grand Commander, Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow, Past Grand
Commander Emory Russell, Past Grand Commander Jim Malott. Also in
attendance were Cooties from Chokum Chingo - Pup Tent 8, Ray Sisk,
Grand of California - Pup Tent 9 (National VFW Junior Vice Commander
in Chief); Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska - Pup Tent 4 (VFW District
16 National Council Member). Gary Kurpius, candidate for National VFW
Junior Vice Commander was initiated into Pup Tent 15. Hospital visits
for the month: 10
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On 18 December, the Clarkview Christian Center held a Grand Opening
for their newly renovated building. Post and Pup Tent members were
invited guests and the Post was asked to provide a Color Guard for
posting the flags of Philippines and the United States. The Color
Guard consisted of Cooties Earl Dodge, Cecil Johnson, Jim Proctor and
Steve Piechocky. Pup Tent Cooties in attendance included Grand Senior
Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties
Jerry Prinz (Post Commander), Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell, Roy
Banning, Bob Zaher, Ken Schaefer and Ron Barker.
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On 19 January Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie
Jerry Prinz attended the January Scratch of Maeng Das - Pup Tent 6 in Pattaya Beach, Thailand.
- The January Scratch was held on 20 January, Grand Council Member
Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh were in attendance.
Hospital visits for the month: 9
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The February Scratch was held 17 February, in attendance were Grand
Council Member Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh. Pup
Tent elections were held. Buddy McGuire was elected Seam Squirrel,
Jerry Prinz - Blanket Bum and Al Mitchell - Hide Gimlet for the
2001- 2002 year. Hospital visits for the month: 19
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Pup Tent Hospital Chairman Cecil “Doc” Johnson attended the VFW
National Veterans Service Training Program Regional Training at
Albuquerque, NM 10- 15 March 2001.
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The March Scratch was held on 17 March. In attendance were Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Past Grand Commander Emory
Russell, Kuto Pup Tent 7. Past Grand Commander Emory Russell
installed the 2001- 2002 year officers. Hospital visits for the month:
30
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Pup Tent 15 and Pup Tent 7 Cooties attended the wedding of Grand
Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Miss Juvy Angcao on 7 April.
The wedding was held at the Bonanza Hotel, site of many Pup Tent 15
Fund Raising Social. Also in attendance were Department of Pacific
Areas Commander Paul Gasperson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and
Past Grand Commander Emory Russell.
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On 9 April, the Post conducted the Second Annual Bataan Death March
Memorial Ceremony was held at Capas National Shrine (near the site of
the WWII POW Camp at Camp O’Donnell). In attendance were COL Russell
Lewey, USAF, Defense Attache, U.S. Embassy, Manila; Department
Commander Paul Gasperson; District VII Commander O.B. O’Briant; Leroy
Becraft, Post member and former WWII POW; Cooties from Kuto - Pup Tent
7, Kuripots - Pup Tent 11, Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15; members from Post
9892, Post 11447, American Legion Post 10, American Legion Post 94,
Angeles City DAV Chapter and the Returned & Services League (RSL) of
Australia. Cooties in attendance included Grand Senior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard; Past Grand Commander Emory Russell, Pup Tent
7; Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, (Seam Squirrel elect) Buddy
McGuire, Albert Mitchell, Bob Zaher, Tom Elliott, Larry Long, Ken
Miller, Joe Carsley, Ron Barker of Pup Tent 15; Tim Aukshun, of Pup
Tent 7: O.B. O’Briant, Ted “Shorty” Phillips and Gene Gann of Pup Tent
11.
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The April Scratch was held 14 April. Attendees included Grand
Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard,
Grand Council Member Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John
Welsh. Commander Wichmann presented the Pup Tent with a Supreme
Certificate for being 100% in membership by 30 November. Hospital
visits for the month: 12
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The following Pup Tent 15 Cooties have received the following Supreme
appointments:
Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson - Supreme Aide de Camp
Hide Gimlet Jerry Prinz - Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff
Hospital Chairman Cecil “Doc” Johnson - Supreme Aide de Camp
Grand Quartermaster Don Webster - Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff
Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard - Supreme Deputy Chief of
Staff
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Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Bob Zaher
supported the Earth Day Underwaterthon at Coconut Grove Resort, La
Union on 22 April. The event was sponsored by Cootie Tim Aukshun,
Kuto - Pup Tent 7 and his diving company Ocean Dive.
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Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Jerry Prinz (2485 Post Commander), Buddy McGuire (Seam
Squirrel elect), Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner “Ski’ Koslovski,
Cooties Bob McGovern, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Cecil Johnson and Tom
Elloitt attended Philippine Swarming Six. This Scratch was sponsored
by Kuto - Pup Tent 7 at La Union. Cooties from Kuripots - Pup Tent 11
were also present.
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Pup Tent members attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the Clark
Cemetery. This observance is sponsored by the Returned & Services
League of Australia, Angeles City Branch.
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Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Jerry Prinz (2485 Post Commander), Buddy McGuire (Seam
Squirrel elect), Cooties Bob McGovern, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Cecil
Johnson and Tom Elloitt attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the
Coconut Grove Resort, La Union. This observance is sponsored by
members of the Returned & Services League of Australia, Angeles City
Branch living in the La Union area.
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On 28 April, the Pup Tent, in conjunction with the Bonanza Hotel,
hosted a luncheon (with ice cream) and a swim call for 39 street
children. Attendees included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John
Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner “Ski” Koslovski, Cooties Buddy
McGuire (Seam Squirrel elect), Ken Miller and Ken Schaefer.
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On 5 May, Pinatubo ‑ Pup Tent 15 hosted a Fund Raising Social at the
Bonanza Hotel. Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson presented Rob
Williams, owner/Manager of the Hotel a framed Pup Tent 15 Letter of
Appreciation. Attendance included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel
Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Commander, Post 2485), Buddy
McGuire, Al Mitchell and Pup Tent 15 Cooties.
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On 26 May, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard accompanied Dick
Jones (Post member), Superintendent of the American Cemetery, Manila
on an inspection trip to the Cabanatuan Memorial. Cabanatuan was the
site of a WWII Japanese POW Camp for Americans.
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On 28 May, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Jerry
Prinz, Buddy McGuire and Al Mitchell attended the Memorial Day
Observance at the American Cemetery, Manila. Cootie Prinz (Commander,
Post 2485) laid a wreath in memory of those who gave their life in the
cause of freedom.
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On 30 May, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past
Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Commander, Post
2485), Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell and other Pup Tent 15 Cooties
attended the Memorial Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery. The
Memorial Day Observance was sponsored by American Legion Post 123 and
supported by the Post 2485 Cemetery Staff. Commander Paul Gasperson,
Department of Pacific Areas also attended.
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Hospital visits for the month of May: 16
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On 17 June the Pup Tent hosted a Fund Raising Social, at the Bonanza
Hotel, with all proceeds going to the Grand of the Pacific. A total
of P17,800 was raised. Grand Commander Bill Wichmann presented both
Pup Tent 15 and the Bonanza Hotel with Grand Pacific Plaques in
appreciation for support to the Grand. At the Social, VFW Post 11435
donated three cameras to for auctioning at the Social. Grand Senior
Vice Hubbard auctioned the cameras and an additional P11,000 was
raised for the Grand.
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The 32nd Grand Pacific Scratch was held was held at the
Maharajah Hotel in Angeles City, Philippines on 19 June 2001. Grand
Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson,
Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jerry Prinz
(Commander, Post 2485), Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell, Jerry Ross, Ron
Barker were in attendance. Supreme Senior Vice Commander Steve Mason
was also in attendance.
* The Pup Tent received Certificates of Merit for:
* * Being over 200% in Hospital Work
* * Being over 100% in Membership
* Individual Recruiting Certificates of Merit were awarded to:
* * Jerry Prinz (42)
* * Bob Zaher (10)
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Elections were held for the 2001- 2002 year, with the following being
elected/appointed:
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Grand Commander - B.K. Hubbard
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Quartermaster - Don Webster
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Chaplin - Orville Humfleet
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Adjutant - Ron Barker
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Inspector - Jerry Prinz
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Chief of Staff - Al Mitchell
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Roving Ambassador (Stateside) - Larry Long
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Master of Ceremonies - Ken Schaefer
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The Grand Pacific Awards/Installation Dinner was held at the Tru- Blue
Restaurant, during the evening of 19 June. Supreme Senior Vice
Commander Steve Mason performed the installation of the Grand Officers
for the 2001- 2002 year. Pup Tent 15 received the following awards:
*
Supreme Plaque for assisting VFW Posts 727 and 2485 over 100% in
Membership
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Grand Plaque for being over 200% in Hospital work
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Grand Pup Tent Vampire Award
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Outstanding Pup Tent of the Year: Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 (3rd
Consecutive Year)
* Individual Grand
Awards consisted of:
* * Grand Pacific Pup Tent Vampire Award: Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 (3rd
Consecutive Year)
* * Grand Vampire Award: Dan Anstine (2nd Consecutive
Year)
* * Outstanding Hospital Chairman of the Year: Cecil “Doc” Johnson (3nd
Consecutive Year)
* * Outstanding Hungry Cootie of the Year: Ron Barker
* * Outstanding Outside Contributor: Robert “Rob” Williams,
Owner/Manager Bonanza Hotel (2nd Consecutive Year)
* * Certificate of Merit: B.K. Hubbard
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Hospital visits as of the date of this change: 188
2001
- 2002
Seam Squirrel: Buddy McGuire
Blanket Bum: Jerry Prinz
Hide Gimlet: Al Mitchell
Hungry Cootie: Ralph Milward
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Ron
Barker
Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 2001 calendar
year: 57, including 30 Life Members
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On 20 June, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard assumed duties as Commander
District VII (Philippines).
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The June Pup Tent 15 Scratch was held 23 June. In attendance were
Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard; Grand Senior Vice Commander Jim Mayo,
Makoli Mites - Pup Tent10; Grand Junior Vice Commander Butch Malone,
Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent 1; Grand Chief of Staff Al Mitchell,
Grand Surgeon Orville Humfleet, Grand Inspector Jerry Prinz; Junior
Past Grand Commander Bill Wichmann (Department Commander); Past Grand
Commander Emory Russell, Kuto - Pup Tent 7; Past Grand Commander John
Welsh; Junior Past Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson; Okey Warden and
Jim Van Dyke, Chokum Changes - Pup Tent 8. Hospital visits for the
Month: 45
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Pup Tent Cooties attended Swarming VII, hosted by Kuripots - Pup Tent
11, at Barrio Barretto. Cooties from Kuto - Pup Tent 7 also
attended. Attendance included Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand
Inspector Jerry Prinz, Grand Chief of Staff Al Mitchell and Grand
Adjutant Ron Barker.
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The July Scratch was held 21 August. Eighteen Cooties were in
attendance including Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand
Commander John Welsh. Hospital visits for the month: 67
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Pup Tent 15 hosted a luncheon/swim call for 47 Angeles City area
street children on 11 August. The event was held at the Bonanza
Hotel. Attendance included Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Chief
of Staff Al Mitchell, Grand Inspector Jerry Prinz, Grand Adjutant Ron
Barker, Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Past Seam Squirrel Werner
Koslovski, Cootie Ken Miller and Cootie Dale Wyman.
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Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand Commander Emory Russell
attended the August Scratch of Kuto - Pup Tent 7.
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Junior Past Grand Commander Bill Wichmann selected as an All Star
Commander for 2001- 2001. Cootie Wichmann is the third consecutive
Grand Pacific All Star Commander. Grand Quartermaster Don Webster was
selected as an All Star Quartermaster and Grand Adjutant Jerry Prinz
was named an All Star Grand Adjutant.
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On 18 August, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Jack Turner
attended the Long Tan Observance, sponsored by the Returned & Services
League (RSL) of Australia, Angeles City Branch. Long Tan was a battle
of the Viet Nam War involving Australian Forces.
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Junior Past Grand Commander Bill Wichmann and Grand Quartermaster Don
Webster attended the Supreme Scratch in Milwaukee, 23- 25 August
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Grand Quartermaster Don Webster was appointed to the 2001- 2002 Supreme
By- Laws Committee.
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Hospital visits for the month of August: 218
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On 12 September, Pup Tent 15 sponsored a luncheon to honor Rob
Williams, owner/manager of the Bonanza Hotel, as the MOC, Grand
Pacific Outstanding Outside Contributor to a Pup Tent. The luncheon
was held at the Post home and attendees included Seam Squirrel Buddy
McGuire, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John
Welsh, Cooties Ralph Milward, Lafayette Donaldson, Cecil “Doc”
Johnson, Dale Wyman, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Ken Schaefer and members
of the Angeles City Community.
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Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh and Cooties of Pup Tent 15 attended the National
VFW Patriotic Weekend activities at Post 2485 and American Legion Post
123.
Hospital visits for the month of September: 46
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On 4 October, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chief of Staff Al
Mitchell, Grand Inspector Jerry Prinz and Grand Adjutant Ron Barker
attended the October Scratch of Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 in Barrio Barretto.
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Cooties of Pup Tent 15 supported the Post Social on 13 October. The
Social was held at the Bonanza Hotel in Angeles City. Attendees
included Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Blanket Bum Jerry Prinz, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past
Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Cooties Ron Barker, Ken Miller,
Dale Wyman and Earl Dodge. Cooties Dan Burns and Jim Billman of
Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 were also in attendance.
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Hospital visits for the month October: 60
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Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie John Wallace, Bull Conchs -
Pup Tent 3, visited the grave of Past Grand Commander Don Clinard at
the Guam Military Cemetery.
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Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the October Scratch of Bull
Conchs - Pup Tent 3.
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On 10 November, Pup Tent 15 hosted Philippine Swarming VIII.
Attendance included Cooties from Pup Tent 7 and Pup Tent 11. Pup Tent
15 Cooties in attendance were Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Blanket Bum Jerry Prinz, Hide Gimlet Al
Mitchell, Cooties Ken Miller, Ron Barker, Cecil Johnson and Ken
Schaefer.
Hospital visits for
the Month: 7
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On 17 November, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand Commander
John Welsh and Cooties from Pup Tent 15 Cooties, wives and significant
others supported the Beagles in their Appreciation Night. Cootie
Leroy Gradney, Pup Tent 9, also attended.
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Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Blanket Bum Jerry Prinz, Hide Gimlet Al
Mitchell and Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the 10th
Annual Chili Cook- Off at the Bali Hai Resort in La Union. Cooties Ron
Barker, Ken Schaefer, Ralph Milward also attended. The Pup Tent
entered the MOC section of the Chili Cook- Off, finishing second. The
Chili Cook- Off is sponsored by Kuto - Pup Tent 7 and Post 9892.
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Pup Tent 15 Cooties along with wives, girl friends and significant
other assisted the Post in the Pearl Buck Christmas Party.
Participants included Junior Past Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson;
Past Seam Squirrel Werner “Ski” Koslovski; Past Seam Squirrel Ralph
Milward; Jim Mahoney; Roy Banning and Nancy Guillero; Tom Elliot; Joe
Godfrey; Gene Dodge; Mr & Mrs Jim Proctor; Jack and Nellie Robbins;
Bob Zaher and Lenee Antitorta. Cootie Bob Zaher was Santa Claus.
- The Mid Term Scratch
was held at Barrio Barretto on 8 December and hosted by Kuripots - Pup
Tent 11. Attendees included Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jerry
Prinz, Ron Barker, Joe Carsley, Tom Elliott, Cecil Johnson and Ken
Schaefer. Also in attendance Ray Sisk, Grand of California - Pup Tent
9 (National VFW Senior Vice Commander in Chief); Marcus Butler, Grand
of Alaska - Pup Tent 4 (VFW District 16 National Council Member) and
Gary Kurpius, Department of Alaska candidate for VFW National Junior
Vice Commander (PT 15 Cootie).
- On 10 December, the
Post hosted a working breakfast/briefing on the Clark Cemetery for VFW
National Senior Vice Commander Ray Sisk; VFW National District 16
Council Member Marcus Butler; and Gary Kurpius, Commander, Department
for Alaska. Cooties of Pup Tent 15 were in attendance. The group was
invited to a walking tour of the cemetery after the
breakfast/briefing.
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On 10 December, the Post hosted a Social in honor of VFW National
Senior Vice Commander Ray Sisk; Marcus Butler; VFW District 16
National Council Member; and Gary Kurpius, Commander, Department for
Alaska. Cooties In attendance included Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire,
Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Bill Wichmann, Bob
Zaher, Kenneth Schaefer, Don Webster, Orville Humfleet, Ron Barker,
Roy Banning and Ken Miller. Also in attendance were Grand Senior
Vice Commander Butch Malone, Pup Tent 1; Bob Henault, Pup Tent 10; Ken
Tretow, Pup Tent 8, Numerous wives, friends and significant others
were also present.
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Hospital visits for the Month of December: 7
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On 12 January, the Pup Tent hosted a luncheon/swim call for 55 Angeles
City Street Children. This event was held at the Bonanza Hotel in
Angeles City. Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire and Seven PT 15 Cooties
were in attendance.
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Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Blanket Bum Jerry Prinz attended the
January Scratch of Maeng Das - Pup Tent 6 in Pattaya Beach, Thailand.
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The January Scratch was held on the 19th. Hospital visits
for the Month: 24
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On 26 January, the Post fielded a team in the Australia Day Fiesta
Curry Cook- Off. The team was captained by Canteen Manager Mike
Harrington and Cootie Stu Dougherty. The VFW Team took Second Place
in the Curry Cook- Off.
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On 6 February, Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Ken Schaefer, Stu Dougherty and Bob
Zaher attended the Post 124 Fun Day held at the Safari Lodge, Baguio.
Earlier in the Day Cooties Zaher and Dougherty participated in the
Post 124 Golf Tournament.
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On 7 February, Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Ken Schaefer, Cecil Johnson visited the
Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio. Past All Star Grand Commander
Emory Russell, Tom Morrison and Herman Francisco, members of Kuto -
Pup Tent 11, a sponsor of the school, accompanied Pup Tent 15 members
on the school visit. The Pup Tent donated 38 jars of peanut butter
and mayonnaise (ranging from small to very large) to the school,
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The February Scratch was held on the 23rd.
Hospital visits
for the Month: 33
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On 2 March, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the 50th
Anniversary Celebration for VFW Post 9612 at Post Canteen, Camp Zama,
Japan.
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Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the 4 March Scratch of Gecko/Habu
- Pup Tent 9 in Okinawa.
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On 8 March, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard installed in- coming Seam
Squirrel Dan Burns and the officers of Kuripots - Pup Tent 11. The
installation was conducted at the Post 11447 Canteen, Barrio Barretto.
Also present were Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand Chief of Staff Al
Mitchell, Grand Inspector Jerry Prinz, Grand Adjutant Ron Barker and
Grand Master of Ceremonies Ken Schaefer.
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On16 March, the monthly Scratch was held. The new Pup Tent pin went
on sale on this date. Hospital visits for the Month: 33
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On 2 April, Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard,
Seam Squirrel (elect) Jerry Prinz, Hide Gimlet Al Mitchell and Clark
Cemetery Maintenance Supervisor Ed Rubio attended a Memorial Ceremony
to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Bataan.
The ceremony was held at the American Cemetery, Manila. Also in
attendance were Senator Daniel Inouye, Hawaii; Senator Ted Stevens,
Alaska; US Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone, members of the Battling
Bastards of Bataan and approximately 15 survivors of the Death March.
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Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Ken Schaefer attended the
Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Frolics (yearly fund raiser) in San
Antonio, Zambales on 5 April.
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On 7 April, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the Bataan Death
March Memorial sponsored by the Battling Bastards of Bataan. The
Memorial was held at the Capas National Shrine at Capas, Tarlac.
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Post 2485 held it’s 3rd Annual VFW Death March Memorial at
the Capas National Shrine on 9 April. Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire,
Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Seam Squirrel (elect) Jerry Prinz, Hide
Gimlet Al Mitchell, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Earl
Dodge, Ron Barker, Ken Miller, Ralph Milward, Lafayette Donaldson,
Thaddeus Stryminski, Post 2485 members, members from American Legion
Post 94, American Legion Post 123, RSL, Shrine Oasis, DAV, SFA,
Vietnam Veterans and the Veterans Federation of the Philippines were
present. LCL Christian, USA, JUSTMAG Philippines represented the
U.S. Embassy.
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On 16 April, Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended a luncheon in honor of
Secretary Anthony J. Principi, Department of Veterans Affairs. The
luncheon was sponsored by Veterans Federation of the Philippines and
held at the Manila Hotel. In attendance were Past Grand Commander John
Welsh, Hide Gimlet Al Mitchell and Cooties Ron Barker and Ken
Schaefer.
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On 16 April, U.S. Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone held a reception
in honor of Secretary Anthony J. Principi, Department of Veterans
Affairs. The reception was held at the Ambassador’s residence in
Manila. Cooties in attendance were Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Seam Squirrel (elect) Jerry Prinz, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh and Cootie Cecil Johnson. Also in attendance
were Past Grand Commander Emory Russell and Cootie Tim Aukshun, Kuto -
Pup Tent 7.
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The April Scratch was held on the 20th, Attendance included
Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Past
Grand Commander Bill Wichmann.
Hospital
visits for the Month: 16
- Kuto - Pup Tent 7 hosted Philippine Swarming IX at La Union on 24
April. Pup Tent 15 Cooties in attendance included Seam Squirrel Buddy
McGuire, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Blanket Bum Jerry Prinz,
Cooties, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Ken Schaefer and Tom Elliott.
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On 25 April, Pup Tent Cooties supported the ANZAC Day Observance at
the Clark Cemetery. The Observance was sponsored by the Returned &
Services League (RSL) of Australia, Angeles City Branch.
-
Pup Tent 15 Cooties also attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the
Coconut Grove Resort in La Union. Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard
(Commander, District VII) delivered an address. Attendance included
Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Blanket Bum Jerry Prinz and Cooties
Ron Barker, Al
Mitchell, Ken Schaefer and Tom Elliott.
-
Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Ken Schaefer attended the
installation of the FRA Branch 367 2002- 2003 officers on 3 May.
- The Pup Tent purchased 50 bathing suits for use by the Angeles City
Street Children Swim Calls. The suits will be maintained by and
stored at the Clarkview Christian Center.
- On 11 May, the Pup Tent hosted a Luncheon/Swim Call for 27 Angeles
City Street Children at the Bonanza Hotel. Eight Pup Tent 15 Cooties
were present.
- On16 May, the Pup Tent officers for the 2002
- 2003 year were
installed. The installing officer was Tom Morrison, Kuto - Pup Tent
7. Present were Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard (Blanket Bum elect);
Grand Inspector Jerry Prinz (Seam Squirrel elect); Grand Chief of
Staff Al Mitchell (Hide Gimlet elect); Grand Adjutant Ron Barker;
Grand Master of Ceremonies Ken Schaefer; Past Grand Commander Emory
Russell, Kuto - Pup Tent 7; Seam Squirrel R.C. Cox, Kuripots - Pup
Tent 11 and Dan Burns (PT 11 Seam Squirrel elect). Hospital visits
for the Month: 11
- The Pup Tent was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for
support to the Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio.
- The 33nd Grand of the Pacific Scratch was hosted by
Maeng Das - Pup Tent 6 and held in Pattaya Beach, Thailand on 18 June
2002. Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand Commander B. K.. Hubbard,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Al Mitchell, Ken
Schaefer, Ken Miller were in attendance. Supreme Commander Steve
Mason was also in attendance.
* Awards received included:
* * Supreme Citation of Distinction for Achieving 100% in Hospital
Work, 2001- 2002
* * Grand Citation of Merit for Outstanding Support to National
Home Special Projects by achieving 151.02% of the Grand Goal.
* * Grand Citation of Merit for Achieving 100% in Membership for
2002.
* * Grand Certificate of Recognition for Meritorious Service
rendered to the Hospital Program of the MOC.
* * Department of Pacific Areas Certificate of Appreciation for
donating $100.10 to the VFW- PAC during 2001- 2002.
* * National VFW Certificate of Appreciation – In special
recognition of our fiscal and moral support on behalf of the VFW
Political Action Committee.
* Elections were held for the 2002- 2003 year, with the following
being elected/appointed:
* * Grand Commander - B.K. Hubbard
* * Quartermaster - Don Webster
* * Grand Council Member - Al Mitchell
* * Adjutant - Buddy McGuire
* * Inspector - Jerry Prinz
* * Grand Budget Committee - Ron Barker
* * Roving Ambassador (Stateside) - Larry Long
* * Master of Ceremonies - Ken Schaefer
- At the Installation/Awards Banquet, Supreme Commander Steve Mason
installed the Grand Officers for 2002- 2003. This was Commander
Hubbard’s second year as Grand of the Pacific Commander. The
following awards were presented:
* Outstanding
Hungry Cootie of the Year - Ralph Milward
* Outstanding CCDB of the Year - Ron Barker (Second Consecutive
Year)
* Outstanding Hospital Chairman of the Year - Cecil “Doc” Johnson
(4th Consecutive year)
* Outstanding Outside Contributor of the Year - Rob Williams and
the Bonanza Hotel
* Supreme Plaque for assisting Post 727 and 2485 achieve 100% in
membership.
- Hospital visits for the Cootie year: 566
2002
- 2003
Seam Squirrel: Jerry
Prinz
Blanket Bum: B. K.
Hubbard
Hide Gimlet: Al
Mitchell
Hungry Cootie: Ralph
Milward
Custodian of the Crummy
Duffel Bag: Ron Barker
- The June Scratch was held 8 June. Hospital visits for the month:
28
- Philippine Swarming X was hosted by the Kuripots
- Pup Tent 11 at
Barrio Barretto on 3 July.
Attendees included Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Buddy
McGuire, Cooties Ron Barker, Ralph Milward, Ken Schaefer and Cecil
“Doc” Johnson.
- Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz attended the installation of 2002
- 2003
officers of the Angeles City DAV Chapter.
- The July Scratch was held 20 July. Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard
resigned as Pup Tent Blanket Bum. Hide Gimlet Al Mitchell moved up to
the position. Hospital visits for the month: 38.
- The August Scratch was held 17 August. The Pup Tent Charter was
draped in memory of Cootie Roy Banning and his PT number 32 was
retired. Cootie Cecil Johnson was elected to the position of Hide
Gimlet. Graeme Birkett, former manager of the Bonanza Hotel,
briefed the Pup Tent on the problems and the change of management at
the hotel. Mr Birkett was presented a Pup Tent - 15 plaque for his
outstanding support to Pup Tent/Post acti9vities over the years.
Cootie Kevin Streble (a PT 15 Taiwan Cootie) won the drawing for a
Paddy Daddy membership. Hospital visits for the month: 41
- The name of the Bonanza Hotel, popular social venue for the Post
and Pup Tent, was changed to the Ponderosa Hotel.
- On 18 August, Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz attended the RSL Long Tan
Day Observance at the Ponderosa Hotel. The Pup Tent donated $25 to
help defray expenses.
- On 24 August, the Pup Tent hosted a luncheon/swim call for 25
Angeles City Street Children at the Ponderosa Hotel.
Seam Squirrel Jerry
Prinz and seven
Pup Tent 15 Cooties were present.
- Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Grand Quartermaster Don Webster
attended the Supreme Scratch in Nashville, TN, 29- 31 August.
- Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Gary Kurpius attended the
Homecoming for National VFW Commander in Chief Ray Sisk. The
Homecoming was held in Ontario, CA, 12 - 14 September.
- On 11 September, Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al
Mitchell, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Ralph Milward,
Werner “Ski” Koslovski, Ron Barker, Ken Schaefer, Buddy McGuire, Stu
Dougherty, Earl Dodge, Joe Carsley and Thaddeus Stryminski attended a
Patriotic Breakfast at the Post Home. The breakfast was held in
memory of those that lost their lives on 11 September 2001.
- The Pup Tent received an RSL Letter of Appreciation for supporting
the Sub Branch Long Tan Day Observance.
- The September Scratch was held 21 September.
Hospital visits for the
month:18
- On 3 October, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Grand Council member
Al Mitchell attended the October Scratch of Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 at
Barrio Barretto.
- On 6 October, at the request of the Grand Commander, Pup Tent 15
draped the Grand Charter in memory of Past Grand Commander Everett
“Tommy” Tompkins, Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent 1. Present at the
ceremony were Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide
Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand
Commander John Welsh, Cooties Ralph Milward, Dale Wyman, Werner “Ski”
Koslovski, Ron Barker, Ken Schaefer, Buddy McGuire, Lafayette
Donaldson, Steve Piechocky, Stu Dougherty, Earl Dodge and Thaddeus
Stryminski.
- On 13 October, the U.S. Navy ‘s 227th Birthday was
observed by Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz in Angeles City and Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard in Pattaya Beach, Thailand.
- The October Scratch was held on the 19th. Hospital
visits for the month: 15
- On 22 October, Pup Tent 15 Cooties including Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz; Blanket Bum Al Mitchell; Buddy McGuire (Commander, Post 2485);
Thaddeus Stryminski and Ron Barker, attended a dedication of Bataan
Death March Marker at KM 19. This marker was sponsored by the General
MacArthur Honor Guard Association.
- Pinatubo
- Pup Tent 15 hosted Swarming XI at the Post Home on 10
November. Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide
Gimlet Cecil “Doc” Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior Past
Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Cooties Ron Barker, Ralph Milward, Joe
Carsley, Ken Schaefer, Werner Koslovski and Thaddeus Stryminski
were present.
Cooties from Kuto - Pup Tent 7, including Past Grand Commander Emory
Russell and Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 were also present.
- On 7 November, Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz attended Pup Tent 11
Scratch. In his role as Grand of the Pacific Inspector, successfully
inspected the Pup Tent.
- Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet
Cecil “Doc” Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Pup Tent
members attended the Veterans Day Observation at the Clark Cemetery on
11 November and the Veterans Day Picnic at the Post Home.
- The November Scratch was held on the 23rd. Attendance
included Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand Commander John
Welsh. Hospital visits for the month: 19.
- On 30 November, Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell,
Hide Gimlet Cecil “Doc” Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior
Past Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Cooties Kenneth Schaefer, Ralph
Milward, Thaddeus Stryminski, Ken Miller, Dale Wyman and Terry Gillem
attended the 11th Annual Chili Cook- Off. The Cook- Off was
sponsored by Post 9892/Pup Tent 7 and held at the Bali Hai
Beach Resort on 30 November. Maribel Dodge was the Pup Tent Cook and
finished second for the second straight year.
- The Grand of the Pacific Mid Term Scratch was held at Barrio Barretto on 7 December. Pup Tent Cooties in attendance were Seam
Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil “Doc”
Johnson, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Grand Quartermaster Don
Webster, Junior Past Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Surgeon
Orville Humfleet, Cooties Kenneth Schaefer Ron Barker, Joe Carsley and
Tom Elliott. Also in attendance were National VFW Senior Vice
Commander Ed Banas (MOC- MA); VFW National Council Member, District 16
Frank Lamson (MOC- HI, Pup Tent 1); National VFW Inspector General
Darrell Bencken (MOC- KS, Pup Tent 3) and Department of Pacific Areas
Commander Dick Keeley. The Pup Tent was awarded a Grand Certificate
of Appreciation for reaching 158% in National Home Special Projects by
Mid Term.
- The Post hosted a working breakfast/briefing on the Clark Cemetery
on 9 December. Cootie Ron Barker, assisted by Ed Rubio presented the
briefing. Pup Tent 15 Cooties in attendance were Blanket Bum Al
Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil “Doc” Johnson, Grand Commander B.K.
Hubbard, Grand Adjutant Buddy McGuire, Past Grand Commander Bill
Wichmann, Cooties Kenneth Schaefer, Thaddeus Stryminski, Tom Elliott.
Also in attendance were Ed Banas, MOC- MA (National VFW Senior Vice
Commander); Frank Lamson, MOC- HI, Pup Tent 1 (District 16 Council
Member); Darrel Bencken. MOC- KS, Pup Tent 3; and Department of Pacific
Areas Commander Dick Keeley (MOC- Pac, PT 1).
- The Mighty Pinatubo
- Pup Tent 15 held a Special Scratch on 9
December in order that visitors to the area might attend. Attendance
included Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide
Gimlet Cecil “Doc” Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand
Quartermaster Don Webster, Grand Surgeon Orville Humfleet (Commander,
District IV), Grand Adjutant Buddy McGuire, Past Grand Commander John
Welsh, Past Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Cooties Kenneth Schaefer,
Ralph Milward, Thaddeus Stryminski, Dale Wyman, Werner Koslovski, Stu
Doughterty and Tom Elliott. Visitors were Ed Banas, MOC- MA (National
VFW Senior Vice Commander); Frank Lamson, MOC- HI, Pup Tent 1 (District
16 Council Member); Darrel Bencken. MOC- KS, Pup Tent 3; Department
Commander Dick Keeley (MOC- Pac, PT 1), Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow.
In a solemn
ceremony, Pup Tent Cooties draped the Pup Tent Charter in memory of
Cootie Bill Kiss, who passed away in Las Vagas on 1 December.
Hospital
visits for the month: 24
- On 9 December, the Post hosted a Social for National VFW Senior
Vice Commander Ed Banas, District 16 Council Member Frank Lamson, and
National VFW Inspector General Darrel Bencken. Pup Tent 15 members in
attendance were Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell,
Hide Gimlet Cecil “Doc” Johnson, Grand Quartermaster Don Webster,
Grand Surgeon Orville Humfleet (Commander, District IV), Grand
Adjutant Buddy McGuire, Past Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Cooties
Ken Schaefer, Ralph Milward, Thaddeus Stryminski, Werner Koslovski,
and Tom Elliott. Other attendees included
Commander, Department
of Pacific Areas, Dick Keeley; Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow; and
Past Grand Commander Emory Russell.
- At the end of the 2002 calendar year:
* Pup Tent membership stood at 60, including 36 Life Members.
* Pup Tent Grave Digger membership stood at: 44
- The January Scratch was held on the 18th. Attendees
included Past Grand Commander John Welsh and R.C. Cox, Kuripots - Pup
Tent 11. Hospital visits for the month: 28
- On 6 February, members of the Pup Tent, along with Pup Tent 7
Cooties, made their annual pilgrimage to the Heinz Woelke Blind
School in Baguio. Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Buddy McGuire, Ralph Milward,
Tom Elliott and Thaddeus Stryminski were present. Pup Tent 15 donated
three cases of peanut butter/mayonnaise, $100 toward a new sound
system, and P800 for bread to the school.
- Cootie Ralph Milward,
also a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association (VVA), donated $20
from VVA toward the purchase of new guitars.
- Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al
Mitchell, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Buddy McGuire,
Ralph Milward, and Thaddeus Stryminski. participated in Philippine
Swarming XI Alpha. The Swarming was hosted by Pup Tent 11 at the
Safari Lodge in Baguio.
- The February Scratch was held on the 15th. Attendees
included Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh
and R.C. Cox, Kuripots - Pup Tent 11.
Hospital
visits for the month: 17
- Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz and Cooties of Pup Tent 15 supported the
Annual Barrio Beach Bash
in Barrio Barretto.
The Beach Bash was held 21- 23 February and sponsored by the Kuripots
-
Pup Tent 11 and VFW Post 11447.
- On 6 February, Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz (Grand Inspector), Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Al Mitchell and Grand
Master of Ceremony Ken Schaefer attend the installation of the
2003- 2004 Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 officers. Grand Commander B.K.
Hubbard was the installing officer.
- On 8 March, the Pup Tent sponsored a Swim Call/Luncheon for 25 kids
in the Clarkview Serviceman Center Street Kids Program. Cooties in
attendance included Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al
Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard,
Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Buddy McGuire (Post
Commander), Ralph Milward, Ron Barker, Werner Koslovski and Ken
Miller.
- On 8 March, Pup Tent member supported the Mt Arayat Shrine Oasis in
their Annual Shrine Auction. The auction was held at the Patio Hotel
in Angeles City. Attendance included Blanket Bum Al
Mitchell, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John
Welsh, Cooties Buddy McGuire (Post Commander), Ralph Milward, Ron
Barker, Bob Zaher, Ken Miller and Lafayette Donaldson.
- The March Scratch was held on the 15th. The Pup Tent
officers for 2003 - 2004 were installed. Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard
was the installing officer. Guests included Seam Squirrel Dan Burns,
Jim Billman, Rooster Wetzel and R.C. Cox all of Kuripots - Put Tent
11. Pu
pus were provided by Seam Squirrel (elect) Al Mitchell. Hospital
visits for the month: 50
- Cooties of Pup Tent 15 attended the 4th Annual VFW Death
March Memorial at the Capas National Shrine. This event was sponsored
by the Post and held on 8 April. Attendance included Seam Squirrel
Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past
Seam Squirrel Buddy McGuire, Cootie Lafayette Donaldson, Ron Barker,
Ralph Milward, Ken Miller, Thaddeus Stryminski,
Steve Massie and R.C. Cox of Kuripots - Put Tent 11.
- Past Grand Commander John Welsh attended the monthly Scratch of Kimchi Katz
- Pup Tent 303 in Taegu, Korea on 10 April.
- On 13 April, Past Grand Commander John Welsh attended the monthly
Scratch of Chokum Chingo - Pup Tent 8 and installed Pup Tent 8
officers for the 2003 - 2004 year.
- During his visit to the Seoul area, Past Commander John Welsh
attended a working breakfast with Mike Jugan, Jim Mayo of Pup Tent 10
and Jim Luther of We Bangi U - Pup Tent 12.
- On 15 April, Post officers held a VFW Memorial Service for John
“Pete” Peterson, a Charter Member of the Post and Pup Tent 15. The
service was held at the Peterson Home. Pup Tent member in attendance
were Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Lafayette Donaldson,
Ron Barker, Ralph Milward, Ken Miller, Thaddeus Stryminski, Steve
Massie, Joe Carsley, R.C. Cox of Kuripots - Put Tent 11and Tom
Morrison of Kuto - Pup Tent 7. Other Veteran/Fraternal organizations
including the Beagles, DAV, American Legion Post 123 and Masonic Lodge
also had Memorial for Comrade Peterson.
- On 15 April, American Legion Post 123 officers conducted the grave
side burial ceremony for CMSGT John “Pete” Peterson, USAF (Ret) at the
Clark Cemetery. Area Veterans organizations were in attendance as
well as Pup Tent members Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties
Lafayette Donaldson, Bob Zaher, Joe Hester, Ed Rubio, Ron Burrus, R.C. Cox of
Kuripots - Put Tent 11and Tom Morrison of Kuto - Pup Tent 7
- On 15 April, Past Grand Commander John Welsh attended the monthly
Scratch of Makoli Mites - Pup Tent 10 and installed Pup Tent 10
officers for the 2003 - 2004 year.
- The Post sponsored a “Coalition Day” in recognition of the
Coalition Forces currently fighting in Iraq. This recognition was
held at the Ponderosa Hotel, Angeles City on 18 April. Pup Tent 15
attendance included Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al
Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard,
Cooties Bob Zaher, Buddy McGuire, John Ford, Ralph Milward, Ken Miller
and Ken Schaefer. Also in attendance were Dick Keeley (Department of
Pacific Areas Commander), Barney Pastel (Department Junior Vice
Commander) of Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent 1 and R.C. Cox of Kuripots
-
Put Tent 11. Approximately 150 personnel were present and
organizations represented included, the VFW Post 2485, Pup Tent 15,
VFW Post 11447, Pup Tent 11, RSL, Beagles, American Legion Post 123,
American Legion Post 10, SFA, Vietnam Veterans, DAV, and
representatives from both the British and Australian Embassies.
- The April Scratch was held on the 19th. This was the
Home Coming Scratch for Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard. R.C. Cox of
Kuripots - Put Tent 11 was a guest.
Pupus were provided by Grand Commander and Mrs Hubbard. Hospital visits
for the month: 33
- Philippine Cootie Swarming XII was hosted by Kuto
- Pup Tent 7 at
the 9892 Post Home on 24 April. Attendance included Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz (commander VFW District VII elect), Blanket Bum Al Mitchell,
Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Buddy
McGuire, Jerry Prinz. Cooties from Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 were also
in attendance.
- The Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia sponsored an
ANZAC Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery. Pup Tent 15 Cooties and
members of the Angeles City Ex- Pat community were in attendance.
- Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz (VFW District VII Commander elect), Grand
Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the ANZAC Day at the Coconut Grove, La
Union. Past Grand Commander Emory Russell was one of the guest
speakers. Cooties from Kuto - Pup Tent 7 and the Kuripots
- Pup Tent
11 were also in attendance.
Hospital Visits for the
Year: 318
- Pup Tent members attended the VFW burial ritual for Cootie Jack Turner on 10 May.
- The Pup Tent hosted a Fund Raising Social on 10 May at the Ponderosa Hotel. Sean Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum (Seam Squirrel elect) Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and 14 Pup Tent members were present. Seam Squirrel Dan Burns and Jim
Billman, Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 were also in attendance.
- The May Scratch was held on 17 May. Past Grand Commander John Welsh was in attendance. The Pup Tent Charter was draped in memory of Cootie Jack Turner. Hospital visits for the month: 68
- The Pup Tent presented two sets of encyclopedias to the Clarkview Center Street Children’s Library on 26 May. The books were donated and shipped to the Pup Tent by Mr and Mrs Tony Hubbard, MOC supporters, from Jacksonville, FL.
- On 24 May, Pup Tent members attend the installation of Post officers for the 2003
- 2004 year. Past All Star Grand Commander Emory Russell was the installing officer.
- Blanket Bum (Seam Squirrel elect) Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson and CCDB Ron Barker
journeyed to Manila on 26 May with the intentions of attending the Memorial Day Observance at the American Cemetery., Upon arrival they
discovered the service had been cancelled due to typhoon warnings. The trip from Manila back to Angeles City took 10 hours due to flooding along construction areas of the North Expressway.
- On 30 May, Pup Tent members and Veterans organizations from the area braved severe weather and attended the Memorial Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery.
- On 14 June, the Post hosted an open house at the Viking Beachcomer Bar in Pattaya Beach.
Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Supreme Commander Gary Strauss, Cooties Dan Steingrubber, Ralph Milward, Buddy McGuire, Tom Elliott, Don Webster, Ken Schaefer, Okey Warden, Bill Wichmann
and Bob Zaher were present. Also present were Cootie Dick Keeley (Department Commander), Barney Patsel (Department Junior Vice Commander) Honey Bucket Special
- Pup Tent 1;
Corky Berthiaume, WA- Pup Tent TY- E 13 (National VFW Chief of Staff); Frank Lamson, HI
- Pup Tent 1 (VFW National Council of
Administration, District 16) Cooties from Pup Tent 6, Pup Tent 7, Pup Tent 8, Pup Tent 10, Pup Tent 303. The Viking Beachcomer is owned/managed by a Post member, George Knickerbocker.
- On 15 June, Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Dan Steingrubber, Ralph Milward, Buddy McGuire, Okey Warden, Tom Elliott, Don Webster, Ken Schaefer and
Bill Wichmann attended the MOC, Grand of the Pacific Fund Raising Social at the Harley Bar in Pattaya Beach. Past Supreme Commander Gary Strauss; Cootie Dick Keeley (Department Commander), Barney Patsel (Department Junior Vice Commander) Honey Bucket Special
- Pup Tent 1; Corky Berthiaume, WA- Pup Tent TY- E 13 (National VFW Chief of
Staff); Frank Lamson, HI - Pup Tent 1 (VFW National Council of Administration, District 16) Cooties from Pup Tent 6, Pup Tent 7, Pup Tent 8, Pup Tent 10, Pup Tent 303 were also present along with approximately 125 Cooties, supporters and friends.
- Seam Squirrel Jerry Prinz, Blanket Bum Al Mitchell, Hide Gimlet Cecil Johnson, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Dan Steingrubber, Ralph Milward, Buddy McGuire, Okey Warden, Tom Elliott, Don Webster, Ken Schaefer and Bill Wichmann attended the 34th
Grand of the Pacific Scratch at the Twin Palace Hotel in Pattaya Beach, Thailand on 17 June.
At the Grand Scratch. Pup Tent
- 15 was presented the following:
- Grand Certificate of Merit for being at 105% of the Supreme Quota in membership (62).
- Grand Certificate of Merit for recruiting 20 Pup Tent Life Members.
- Grand Certificate of Merit for being at 396% of the Supreme Quota in National Home Special Projects
- Grand Certificate of Merit for being at 178% of the Supreme Quota in National Home Special Projects by the Mid Term Scratch
- Grand Certificate of Merit for being at 157.77% of the Supreme Quota in Hospital Work ($22,246.25)
- Grand Certificate of Merit to Cootie Cecil Johnson for Outstanding work as a Pup Tent Hospital Chairman.
- Grand Certificate of Merit for the Best Grand of the Pacific Pup Tent History. This is the first time this award has been presented.
- Grand Certificate of Merit for the Best Grand of the Pacific Newsletter.
- The following Pup Tent members were elected/appointed to Grand positions for the 2003
- 2004 year:
* Grand Junior Vice Commander
- Jerry Prinz
* Grand Judge Advocate
- Bill Wichmann
* Grand Surgeon
- Cecil Johnson
*
Grand Historian - B.K. Hubbard
* Grand Adjutant
- Buddy McGuire
- Pup Tent 15 members attended the Grand Awards/Installation Banquet on the evening of 17 June. Past Supreme Commander Gary Strauss was the Installing Officer. The following Awards were presented:
* Outstanding Hungry Cootie of the Year
- Ralph Milward (2nd Consecutive Year)
* Outstanding Hospital Chairman of the Year
- Cecil “Doc” Johnson (5th Consecutive year)
- The Department of Pacific Areas Convention was held at the Twin Palace Hotel in Pattaya Beach, Thailand, June 16- 20. At the Convention the following Pup Tent 15 Cooties were honored for their work for the VFW:
* National VFW Appointments were announced for Cooties:
- - Ken Schaefer to the VFW Rituals and Manuals Committee
- - Bob Zaher to the VFW Security Affairs Committee
* Department Commander Richard Keeley presented an All State hat to Commander Buddy McGuire.
* The Post and District VII were recognized for support given to VFW members and Posts on Guam after the recent double typhoon.
* VFW National Recognition Award, Outstanding Community Service Post Award for was presented to the Post.
* The Post received a Voice of Democracy (VOD) Participation Certificate.
* The Post, Pinatubo
- Pup Tent 15 and Comrade Steve Massie received VFW- Political Action Committee (PAC) Participation Certificate of Appreciations
* The Post and Pinatubo
- Pup Tent 15 received the following Convention Book refunds:
- - Post - $137.00 (Booster Ads)
- - Pup Tent 15 - $50.50 (Booster Ads)
- - Post - $2415.00 (This was the most Commercial Ads of any Post in the Department)
* Commander Keeley presented personal gifts (belt buckle and service medallion) to member of his 2002- 2003 team. Pup Tent members included:
- - Tom Elloitt, Department Quartermaster
- - Ken Schaefer, Department Adjutant
- - Jerry Prinz, Department Inspector
- - Cecil Johnson, Department Service Officer
- - Joe Carsley, Department Community Activities, Post 2485
- - Bob Zaher, Convention Book Chairman, Post 2485
* Pup Tent members elected /appointed to Department positions for the 2003
- 2004 year:
- - Ken Schaefer, Department Adjutant
- - Cecil Johnson, Department Service Officer
- - Jerry Prinz, District VII Commander
- - Bill Wichmann,
- - Don Webster, Audit Committee
- - Ralph Milward, VFW- PAC
- - Bob Zaher, Convention Book
- - Steve Massie, Americanism
- - Orville Humfleet, District IV Commander
- - Al Mitchell, Clark Cemetery Chairman
- The Department Awards/Installation Banquet at the Royal Twin Palace Hotel in Pattaya Beach on 19 June. At the Awards/Installation Dinner the following awards were presented:
* Outstanding Post Service Officer
- Cecil Johnson
* Outstanding Post Adjutant of the Year
- Ken Schaefer
* Outstanding Post Commander of the Year
- Buddy McGuire
* Special Department Commander’s Award
- - Ken Schaefer
- - Tom Elliott
- Cootie Jerry Prinz assumed his position as Commander, District VII
- Due to travel to/from and the length of the Grand Scratch and Department Convention, there was no Pup Tent 15 Scratch was held in June. Hospital visits for the month: 17
2003
- 2004
Seam Squirrel: Al Mitchell
Blanket Bum: Cecil Johnson
Hide Gimlet: Ron Barker
Hungry Cootie: Ralph Milward
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Jack Rollins
- Pup Tent members attended the Philippine Swarming hosted by Kuripots
- Pup Tent 11 in Barrio Barretto on 11 July. The Kutos
- Pup Tent 7 were also in attendance.
- The July Scratch was held on 19 July. Past Grand Commander John Welsh was in attendance. Hospital visits for the month: 74
- The August Scratch was held on 16 August. Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Past Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard were in attendance. Hospital visits for the month: 381
- On 18 August, Seam Squirrel
Al Mitchell, Past Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard,
Cooties Jerry Prinz, Ralph Milward,
Ken Miller, Dale Wyman and
Thaddeus Stryminski attended The Lon Ton Day Observance, sponsored by the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL), Angeles City Branch. The ceremony was held at the RSL Meeting Room at the Ponderosa Hotel.
- On 23 August, the Pup Tent sponsored a Swim Call/Luncheon for 25 kids in the Clarkview Serviceman Center Street Kids Program. The event was held at the Ponderosa Hotel. Cooties in attendance included Seam Squirrel
Al Mitchell,
Blanket Bum Cecil Johnson, Hide Gimlet Ron Barker, Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander Cooties John Welsh, Jerry Prinz, Ralph Milward, Ron Barker, Werner Koslovski and Ken Miller.
- Seam Squirrel Al Mitchell and Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the Cootie Buddy McGuire’s (Post Commander) 70th birthday Party on 30 July. A “small” party was organized at Thi- Hi Bar in Angeles City. It can be safely stated that all present had a good time.
- On 11 September, Seam Squirrel Al Mitchell and Pup Tent Cooties attended a Patriot’s Breakfast in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 11 September 2001. The breakfast was sponsored by the Post. Fifty One Comrades, Cooties and supporters were in attendance. The Pup Tent, Post,
the Beagles, Vietnam Veterans Association, American Legion Post 123 and Disabled Veterans were in attendance.
- Monkey bars at the Clarkview Serviceman Center. These monkey bars will be utilized by the children of members of the Clarkview Serviceman’s Center, area children and the children involved in the for use by children in the Center Street Kids Program. The monkey bars were donated by
Grand Junior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz in the name of the Pup Tent.
- Pup Tent Cooties attend the Post POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremonies on 19 September.
- The September Scratch was held on 20 September. Attendees included Grand Junior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Deputy Inspectors Dan Burns and Jim Billman (Pup Tent 11). Hospital visits for the month: 278
- On 3 October, Grand Junior Vice Commander Jerry Prince attended the monthly Scratch of Kuto
- Pup Tent 7 at Barrio Barretto.
- On 13 October, Grand Junior Vice Commander Jerry Prince attended the monthly Scratch of Kuripots
- Pup Tent 11 at Barrio Barretto,. Buang, La Union
- On 25 October, Past Grand Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Larry Long attended the Scratch of
Maeng Das
- Pup Tent 6 at the Tara Hotel in Bangkok, TH.
- The October Scratch was held on 18 October. Attendees included Grand Junior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz, Past Grand Commander John Welsh. Hospital visits for the month: 59
- The November Philippine Pup Tent Swarming was hosted by Pup Tent 15 at the 2485 Post Home in Angeles City. Attendance included: Grand Junior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz; Grand Adjutant Buddy McGuire; Past Grand Commander John Welsh; Past All Star Grand Commander Emory Russell, Kuto Pup
Tent 7 Seam Squirrel Dave Ransom, Art Gaspard (Post 9892 Commander), Tom Morrison, Bill Lawrence and Cisco Francisco (Post 124 Commander); Kuripots
- PT 11 Seam Squirrel Dan Burns; Jim Billman, Gene Gann; and Walt Gore. Hospital visits for the month: 47
- The “PT Bug II” was auctioned off by Grand JVC Jerry Prinz on 10 November. It was purchased by Cootie Massie for P7000.
Note: The Pup Tent Bug Story
- Once upon a time the Mighty Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15 had a prized possession, a beautiful jeweled bug, that had been handed down from generation to generation of Pup Tent 15 Cooties. The Pup Tent fell on hard times and
had to auction off their prized possession.
This PT 15 jeweled bug was obtained by the Scourge of San Juan (aka, Emory Russell) who wears it at every opportunity to display his fabulous collection of Cootie paraphernalia and just irritate the shit out of PT 15.
During recent archaeological diggings in Metropolitan Balibago, a jeweled bug was uncovered by a noted naturalist, bon vivant and used tire salesman, Claude Balls. The world’s leading expert on jeweled bugs and moped carburetor repair, Thurlow T. Fuzznutts, has declared this recently
discovered find to be the mate to the famous PT 15 jeweled bug (now know as the Russell Jeweled Bug).
Alas, this otherwise happy episode has an unhappy ending. Once again, gloom and despair, not to mention dire financial straits have descended upon PT 15. The Pup Tent has decided to part with their recently discovered jewel.
The PT15 Jeweled Bug II will be auctioned off at the Philippine Swarming on 10 November.
In order to let all Cootiedom have a chance at this fabulous prize, the Pup Tent has engaged the services of that renown accounting firm of Dowee, Cheatum and Howe to handle bids by E- Mail.
Bids, to be held in the strictest confidence, will be collected by the firms representative in Angeles City, he can reached at <bkhub@datelnet.net>.
The sealed bids will be the opened at the conclusion of the auction on 10 November.
- Seam Squirrel Al Mitchell and Pup Tent Cookies supported the Veterans Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery and the Post Veterans Day BBQ/Picnic at the Post Home. Veterans Day
activities at the cemetery are sponsored by the Post.
- The Pup Tent entered a Chili team in the Cootie section of the 12th Annual Chili Cook- Off
at the Bali Hai Resort in La Union on 29 November. Pup Tents vie for the Great Blue Louse Trophy. It was won by Kuripots
- Pup Tent 7 for the second year in a row. The Chili Cook- off is sponsored by Post 9892 and Kuto
- Pup Tent 7.
- Sean Squirrel Al Mitchell and Grand Junior Vice Jerry Prinz and Pup Tent Cooties attended the Grand Mid- Term Scratch. At the Scratch Senior Vice Commander McGurk resigned and in accordance with MOC Regulations, Cootie Prinz was moved up a chair.
- On 8 December, the Post hosted a Working Breakfast/Briefing on the Clark Cemetery for National VFW Representatives National Junior Vice Commander James Mueller; National Chief of Staff Frank Burchill; District 16 Councilman Frank Lamson; and candidate for National Junior Vice Commander
(2007) Joe Salas. Also in attendance were Department Commander Robert Henault; and numerous Department members. Seam Squirrel Al Mitchell and Cemetery Maintenance Supervisor Ed Rubio conducted the briefing. The group was invited to a walking tour/brief of the cemetery after the breakfast/briefing.
- In accordance with VFW Commander in Chief Edward Banas request that each Post dedicate a Liberty Tree. The Post chose a tree located in the confines of the Clark Cemetery. The dedication ceremony was held at 1000 hours 8 December. Numerous Pup Tent/Post members, and visitors were in
attendance.
- On the evening of 8 December, the Post hosted a reception for the National visitors. Approximately 50 Post members/Cooties, guests and supporters were present.
- The December Scratch was held on 20 December. Attendees included Grand Junior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Ralph Cox of Kuripots
- Pup Tent 11. Hospital visits for the month: 74
- At the end of the 2003 calendar year:
* Pinatubo
- Pup Tent 15 membership: 58, including 36 Life Members.
* Grave Diggers membership: 715.
- On 16 January, Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz attended the Quarterly Scratch of
Maeng Das
- Pup Tent 6 at the Post 9876 Post Home in Pattaya Beach, Thailand
- The January Scratch was held on 17 January. Attendees included Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz. Hospital visits for the month: 20
- On 23 January, Seam Squirrel Al Mitchell, Blanket Bum Cecil Johnson, Hide Gimlet Ron Barker, Cooties Buddy McGuire (Post Commander), Lafayette Donaldson, Steve Massie, and
Thaddeus
Stryminski
attended the First Commemoration of the Liberation of Banbam and the Battle of Banbam Hill. The 40th Division, US Army liberated Banbam on 23 January 1945. The liberation of this area was precursor to the liberation of Clark Field. The Commemoration was sponsored by the Banbam Historical Society.
- Pup Tent members, including Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz supported the VFW Post 124 Fun Day on 4 February
- On the morning of 5 February, prior to the District meeting, Pup Tent and VFW Post 2485 members paid their annual visit to the
Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio. The Pup Tent and the Post donated a
large supply of peanut butter and mayonnaise to the school. A cash donation of 10,000 pesos was also made.
- On 5 February, Post 124 hosted the Quarterly District VII Meeting at the Sarfari Lodge in Baguio. Both Pup Tent and Post members were in attendance.
- Pup Tent members attended the Annual Barrio Beach Bash, 13- 15 February, in Barrio Barretto The Beach Bash is sponsored by Post 11447 and Kuripots
- Put Tent 11.
- The February Scratch was held 21 February. Attending the Scratch were Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz and Past Grand Commander John Welsh. Hospital visits for the month: 101.
- On 25 February, Pup Tent members, including Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz, attended a wake for longtime resident of the Philippines, Don Jones. Don was a big supported or the Clark Cemetery and one of the Design Engineers of the current Post 2485 Post Home.
- On 4 March, Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz installed the 2004- 2005 Shavetails of Kuripots
- Pup Tent 11. The installation took place at the VFW 11447 Post Home in Barrio Barretto.
- The Pup Tent held the Quarterly Street Children’s Swim Party/Lunch for 24 kids on 13 March. The event was held at the Ponderosa Hotel in Angeles City. Eight Pup Tent Cooties were present.
- On 20 March, Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz installed the 2004- 2005 Shavetails of the Pup Tent. The installation took place at the VFW 2485 Post Home in Angeles City. This was also the occasion of Grand Senior Vice Prinz’s Homecoming to his Pup Tent. Hospital visits for the
month: 98
- On 5 April, Hide Gimlet (Blanket Bum elect) Ron Barker resigned from the Pup Tent.
- On 9 April, Pup Tent members, including Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz attended the 5th Annual VFW Bataan Death March Memorial at the Capas National Shrine. The Memorial is sponsored by Post 2485. Attendance included , numerous District VII Pup Tents, Posts
members and members local Ex- Pat organizations, the Filipino American Memorial Endowment (FAME) and JUSTMAGPHIL.
- The April Scratch was held on the 18th. Senior Vice Commander Jerry Price and PGC John Welsh were recognized. Hospital visits for the month: 98
- On 24 April, Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz installed the 2004- 2005 Shavetails of Kuto
- Pup Tent 7. The installation took place during the Philippine Cootie Swarming at the VFW 9892 Post Home in La Union. Attendance included members of Pup Tents 11, 15 and Department Senior
Vice Commander Barney Patsel (Honey Bucket Special - Pup Tent 1).
- On 25 April, Pup Tent members attended the Quarterly District VII Meeting at the 9892 Post Home in La Union.
- On 25 April, Pup Tent members, including Grand Senior Vice Commander Jerry Prinz; members of Honey Bucket Special
- Pup Tent 1; Kuto - Pup Tent 7; and Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 attended the Annual ANZAC Day Observance at the Coconut Grove Resort in La Union.
- On 7 May, Pup Tent members attended a farewell luncheon for Don Sanders and Gilbert Kelley of the Veterans Affairs Regional Office, Manila hosted by the Post . Both individuals have been very supportive of local Veterans organizations and the Clark Cemetery. Organization represented
included Pinatubo - Pup Tent 15, Post 2485, DAV Chapter 3, American Legion Post 10, American Legion Post 123, RAO Angeles City, Vietnam Veterans Association # 887 and staff member of PIH.
- Hospital visits for year: 1338.
2004 - 2005 Seam Squirrel: Cecil Johnson Blanket Bum: Steve Massie Hide Gimlet: John F. Welsh, PGC Hungry Cootie: Ralph Milward Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Jack Rollins Unfortunately, the year started off in a sour note. The CCDB was informed all the PT 15 LM Cooties from Taiwan and one in the U.S. were transferred to PT 7 and 11. However, the Annual Cooties from Taiwan and one in the U.S. remained on the pup tent our rolls. Through- out the year two renewed their PT 15 dues and the rest were transferred also to PT 7 and 11. This was a major blow to the Pup Tent as it was impossible to obtain 100% in membership. - KCR B. K. resigned, therefore the history was not updated for quite awhile. - The first scratch was in July with major discussion on membership for the ensuing year. - PT 15 Cooties attended the July Swarming, hosted by PT 11 in Subic. - A new potential Cootie was approved by the name of Mervin “Dick” Jones. First degree work was bestowed on Nit Dick. - The Pup Tent hosted a Street Kids Swim Party at the Ponderosa Hotel for 27 kids with 12 Cooties in attendance. - Cootie Joe Carsley was elected as Pill Pusher. - At the October Scratch Nit Jones was given the 2nd and 3rd degree work. - Pup Tet 15 hosted dthe warming on 10 Nov with Cooties from PT 7 and 11 in attendance. - Most of the local Cooties attended the Veterans Day Observance and at Clark Cemetery and later that day attended the picnic at VFW Post 2485. - The Pup Tent hosted a chili team led by the son and daughter (John Jr. and Diane), from Sacramento, of Hide Gimlet John Welsh at the November Annual Chili Cook Off up in La Union. VVA Chapter 887 co- hosted with the Pup Tent for the Miss Chili Pepper contestant. Unfortunately, neither the chili nor the pepper won. - A small contingent attended the Grand Scratch in Pattaya in December. - The Pup Tent hosted another Swim Party for the Street Kids on 23 January. - The Baguio Blind School was again supported by the Pup Tent with donations of mayo and peanut butter. - Elections were conducted in February with installation in March. The slate of officers basically remained the same. - In March Blanket Bum Steve activated a Pup Tent 15 hospital visitation program whereas Cooties would meet twice a month to visit veterans in local hospitals. - Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the April Swarming up in la Union hosted by PT 7. They also attended the annual ANZAC Day observance on 25 April at the Coconut Grove Resort. - Another Street Kids Swim Party was held on 7 May , this time on Clark Base at the officer Club. There were 28 kids and 5 Cooties in attendance. - There was not a scratch in June due to the DPA Convention and Grand Scratch in Angeles City (Oasis Hotel) . Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the Grand Scratch and Installation Banquet. Since the Pup Tent did not obtain 100% in membership, it was not permitted to submit any of it’s Cooties for awards or be eligible for the LM drawing. The only award presented to the Pup Tent was to Mr. Brian Usher, Outstanding Outside Supporter of the Year. - At the Grand Scratch, Jerry “Sea Dog” Prinz was elected Grand Commander and E. Ralph Milward as Grand Chaplain. 2005 - 2006 Seam Squirrel: Cecil Johnson Blanket Bum: Steve Massie Hide Gimlet: John F. Welsh, PGC Hungry Cootie: Ralph Milward C C. D. B. : Lafayette Donaldson - Pup Tent Cooties attended the 22 July Swarming hosted by PT 11 in Subic. - The July and August scratches were “lousy” but we had enough to still have some fun. - On 27 August the Pup Tent hosted another Street Kids Swim Party on Clark Base at the Officer Club pool. There were 28 kids and 6 Cooties in attendance. - Sadly, the Pup Tent lost Charter Cootie Eugene Herrmann who passed away in Las Vegas on 3 August and Cootie “Big John” Ford who passed away in Olongapo on 13 August. In addition Jim Mahoney passed away in February 2006. This gave us a loss of three deceased Cooties. May they rest in peace. - The Pup Tent is proud to report that as of the 13 September scratch membership stands at 35 LM, 11 Paid Annual and 3 New Cooties (Bob Huckabone from VFW Post 9985, George Bunuon and Chris Price). The Pup Tent meet its Supreme and Grand quota and back on track. - The last Street Kids Swim Party was 17 June with 7 Cooties in attendance and 28 kids. - At the Grand Scratch in Bangkok, our Pup Tent received the following awards: * Seam Squirrel of the Year Cecil Johnson * Booster Chairman of the Year Steve Massie * Hospital Worker award (pin and patch to Joe Carsley, Steve Massie, Tom Elliott and Cecil Johnson * Outstanding Outside Supporter Brian Usher Grand certificate for obtaining Supreme and Grand Quotas * Grand Certificate for Obtaining 100% in Membership * Grand Certificate for Obtaining 201% in Hospital Visits * Grand Certificate to SS Johnson for Outstanding Hospital Chairman. 2006- 2007 Seam Squirrel: Steve Massie Blanket Bum: Mervin Dick Jones Hide Gimlet: John Welsh C. C. D. B.: Lafayette Donaldson Hungry Cootie: E. Ralph Milward -The first scratch for this Pup Tent year was held on 11 July 2006 with 14 Cooties in attendance. - The main actions were a donation to the Special Forces Medical Cap of P/5,000. - Approval for the CCDB to pay the National Home Special Project Fee of $44.00. Supreme Convention Registration Fee of $8.00 and the Supreme Convention Book Add of $5.00. - Unfortunately the S. S. received a verbal from H. C. Chris Price that he is resigning as Hungry Cootie. E. Ralph will pick up the slack until a new HC is elected. - On 21 July seven of our Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the MOC Philippines Swarming hosted by Pup Tent 11 in Subic with a Cootie Social afterwards. - On the 22nd they all attended the VFW Department of Pacific Administration District 7 Meeting. - Letters and E-Mails have gone out to all Annual PT 15 Cooties reference the Grand Early Bird Program and discounts from Grand and our Pup Tent for those desiring to go Life Membership. - T he S. S. will recommend two VFW Post 2485 members to be potential Cooties at the next VFW meeting. - On 6 August 2006 VFW Post 2485 GMM, S. S. Massie obtained approval from the post for Comrade Jim Lary to be eligible to join PT 15 and Larry Price, formerly of Pup Tent 13 in Okinawa be re-instated. - On 8 August Scratch there were 16 Cooties in attendance. - Grand Deputy Inspector Jim “Jimbo” Correll conducted the annual Grand inspection of Pup Tent 15. All items on the inspection form were checked and the Pup Tent passed the inspection. - Atom Jim Lary and Cootie Larry Price were voted on for Membership into Pup Tent 15. - The Cooties approved them for membership. - The Pup Tent then put Atom Lary thru his first degree work. - On 12 September Scratch went well with 12 Cooties in attendance. - Allen Coates was voted into PT 15. 1st degree was bestowed on Atom Allen. - 2nd degree was bestowed on Nits Allen Coates and Jim Lary. - They are now Graybacks and will have their 3rd degree at the December scratch. - The Annual Chili Cook-Off held in La Union was discussed; it was approved that the Pup Tent will have a chili cooking team headed up by Seam Squirrel Massie and Grayback Lary. Funds were approved not to exceed $150. - There was a street kid’s swim party on Clark Base in September with 6 Cooties and 28 kids in attendance. - On 9 October Scratch had 10 Cooties and 2 Graybacks in attendance. - A second and motion was made to accept Don Cayton into the Pup Tent. Don Cayton was not approved. - The highlight of the scratch was the membership report by Membership Chairman Werner (Ski-1) Koslovski who reported the Pup Tent now has 47 members @ 106.8% as Grayback Coates received his 1st degree last month. Ski-1 said this will be officially reported at the November Swarming. - Not only were we over 100% in Pup Tent membership, we also met the Grand and Supreme quotas for the Pup Tent. - A second and motion was made for the Pup Tent to buy 5 VFW Veterans Day (11 November 2006) raffle books it was approved. - At the drawing on 11 November the Pup Tent won P/10,000. - On 10 November PT 15 hosted the M. O. C. Philippine Swarming in the VFW 2485 scratching area. - There were a total of 17 Cooties in attendance with 5 from PT 11, 8 from PT 15 and 4 from Pt 7. - We had two Past Grand Commanders in attendance, John Welsh and Emory Russell to watch over the proceedings. - There was a lot of fun and comradery. - That afternoon our Pup Tent hosted an Afternoon Delight at the Brass Knob Bar with an excellent cultural show. - There were many Cooties in attendance and they enjoyed themselves. - Members of Pup Tent 15 Cooties plan on going up to La Union for the Chili Cook Off on 25 Nov. Seam Squirrel Massie and Grayback Lary will do the cooking and represent our Pup Tent in the Chili Cook-Off Competition. - Cooties of Pup Tent will attend Mid Term Grand Scratch in Subic, on 8-9-10 December which is always a lot of fun. This will be reported in the December history. -10 November 2006 Pup Tent 15 hosted the Philippines M.O.C Swarming. -Seventeen Cooties were in attendance. -S.S. appointed Jim Lary as Provost Marshal. -S.S. appointed P.G. C. John Welsh as Sky Pilot. -Distinguished Guest/ Cooties; P.G. C. John Welsh and Emory Russell, Grand Inspector Stephen E. Massie, District VII Council Member Frank Hillard. -Communiqué from Grand Commander Dave Teets reference eligibility of in coming Cooties. -Memo informing all Pup Tents about the V.F.W. Department of the Pacific Mid-term and the Grand Scratch on 8-10 November at V.F.W. Post 11447 and Pup Tent 11. -The M.O.C. Social went very well with Cooties and V.F.W. members having a good time. -Two (2) Cooties attended the Post Home Committee Meeting. -Five (5) Cooties made hospital and visited 14 veterans and widows. -Two (2) Cotties made home visits to confined veterans. -Eleven (11) Cooties attended the Pup Tent 15 Social. -Seven (7) Cooties attended the District VII meeting. -Ten (10) Cooties attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Clark Cemetery. - Sixty Five (65) projects completed by Pup Tent 15. -One Hundred Thirty Four (134) Cooties worked during the month. -Four Hundred Eighty Two (482) hours worked during the month. -Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six and Sixty Three cents spent during the month. -Three Thousand Eighty Eight miles traveled during the month. -Chili cook off in La Union was well attended by seven (7) cooties. -The 12 December 2006 Scratch went very well. -We had one visitor, P.G.C. Jim Malott. -Also present were our own P.G.C.’s Sea Dog Prinz, John Welsh and Grand Inspector Steve Massie. -The highlight of the scratch was third degree on Graybacks Jim Lary and Allen Coates. -The Hungry Cootie Para-phased an E-Mail he sent out to all local Cooties references the upcoming Shavetail nominations and elections. -Membership Chairman Ski-1 reported our status as 107.9% with Grand and Supreme quotas met. -This is the first time in many years that both our VFW Post 2485 and our Pup Tent is well over 100% at the Mid Term. -The S.P.O. John Welsh seconded a motion which a motion was made for a Street Kids Swim Party on 27 January 2007 on Clark Base. -The Seam Squirrel and P.G.C. Prinz briefed on the Grand Scratch and other activities conducted in Olongapo during the second week of December. -The S. S. reported for this period as twelve (12) Cooties attending the VFW 2485 G.M.M.; -Two (2) Cooties attended the two P.H.C. meetings; -Four (4) Cooties attended the Post Officer Call; -Nine (9) Cooties visited twelve (12) veterans in local hospitals; -Two (2) Cooties visited sick veterans at home; -Eleven (11) Cooties attended the December P.T. 15 Social; -Seven (7) Cooties attended the V.F.W, Department of Pacific Area’s C of A in Olongapo. -Nine (9) Cooties attended the Grand Scratch; -Three (3) Cooties attended the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony at VF.W. Post 111447; -Nine (9) Cooties attended the V.F.W. post 2485 membership night. -Four (4) Cooties attended a Children’s Christmas Party at Trinity Handicap Home. -One (1) Cootie donated books and DVDs to the V.F.W. post 2485 library. -The 9 January 2007 Scratch had eleven (11) Cooties in attendance. -There were no applications or degree work. -There was no change in membership which stood at 47 or 107%. -The Pup Tent sponsored a Street Kid’s Swim Party on 27 January in which nine (9) Cooties and twenty eight (28) kids attended. -During the Scratch our annual donation of Peanut Butter and Jelly to the Baguio Blind School was discussed. A motion was passed to allocate P5000 and another P/1,000. Was collected from the Cooties and VFW members. -Our CCDB is working on a supply order problem with Supreme, as the last order did not arrive. -H.C. E. Ralph discussed with the Cooties the nominations for Shavetails and the importance of those nominated to step to the plate. In some case we may need to re-cycle some of our Past Seam Squirrels, if need be. -S. S. Massie opened the floor for first nominations. -Dick Jones was nominated for Seam Squirrel but he was not present to accept, however the H.C. E. Ralph had received an E-Mail from Dick stating Dick would accept if nominated. -There were a few dominated for Blanket bum, but none accepted. -P.G.C. John Welsh accepted the position again for Hide Gimlet. -L. Donaldson accepted the C.C.D.B. position. -Buddy McGuire for Shyster. -Cecil Johnson for Pill Pusher. -Ski-2 Stryminski for Sky Pilot. -There was no one nominated for Tightwad 3rd Year. -The 24th January P.T. 15 Social was held at Bubbles Bar with twelve (12) Cooties in attendance. From 23 December 2006 until 24 January 2007 the cooties of pup tent 15 completed seventy nine (79) projects. -A total of twenty nine (29) activities. -One hundred thirty seven (137) cooties working. -Four hundred fifty one. Seven (451.7) hours working. -Seven thousand seven hundred sixteen dollars and twenty cents spent ($7,716.20). -A total of two thousand eight hundred seventy two (2,872) miles traveled. - On 13 February at the Pup Tent Scratch: * We elected the incoming Officers for the coming year. Shavetails elected were: * * SEAM SQUIRREL Mervin (Dick) JONES * * BLANKET BUM Joe CARSLEY * * HIDE GIMLET John WELSH * * CCDB Lafayette (DON) DONALDSON * * PILL PUSHER Cecil (DOC) JOHNSON * * SKY PILOT Thaddeus (SKI-2) STRYMINSKI * * KEEPER OF THE CRUMMY RECORDS E. Ralph MILWARD * * SYSTER Buddy McGUIRE * * TIGHTWAD 1st Year Werner (SKI-1) KOSLOVSKI * * TIGHTWAD 2nd Year Albert MITCHELL * * TIGHTWAD 3rd Year Jerry PRINZ. * There was an intense discussion on how to over come the lack of support on some of our Pup Tent Cooties. Our Hungry Cootie with the support of the Seam Squirrel will continue to send out e-mails to ALL Cooties and inform them of our SCRATCHES and SPECIAL Functions. - On 27 February, the Pup Tent Social was held at T-Times club with Twelve (12) Cooties and three (3) visitors in attendance. - As of the end of February the following activities were completed by our Pup Tent Cooties; * Post meeting, Post Home Committee, Officers Call, 23 Hospital Visits, 1 Burial Detail, Medical Assistance, Helping a Family, Buddy Poppy Donation to Post 2485, VVA Monthly Meeting, DAV Monthly Meeting, Recycling, Three Articles for “Around the Pacific” news letter, paid for an operation for a four (4) year old boy, School Assistance, Sponsor 4 Collage Students, Help a Local School, DAV Volunteer, Donated books and DVD’s for Post 2485 “Paul Flaherty Memorial Library”, VA Meeting in Manila, Service Officer visits to Olongapo, Two (2) Harelip Operations, Three (3) Cataract Operations and Feed Forty Five (45) pre-school Students. * Total of Cooties working during the month 164. * Total of Activities 117. * Total of hours worked 730.5. * Total Hospital Visits 23. * Total Veterans Seen 54. * Total Miles Traveled 3631. - The 13 March 2007 Scratch was actually a very short scratch due to our installation of shavetails, which were elected at the February scratch. However the regular order of business was conducted. * Distinguished guests attending the scratch were VFW Department Commander Ken Schaefer (Cootie #9), VFW DPA SVC Rhett Webber (PT 7), VFW 2485 JVC David Heilfiecker (representing Commander Dale Barsy who was in the hospital), PGC John Welsh and Jerry Prinz plus Grand Inspector Stephen Massie. * We did have one transfer in from Pup Tent 10, which will take effect in July, Cootie Jim Heffenfinger or as I was told by the Seam Squirrel “Jim the Finger”. * There wasn’t any old or new business at this scratch. * A break was taken after all the remarks by the Hungry Cootie for Good of the Scratch. * The doors to the scratching area were opened and an invitation was rendered to any Cooties, VFW members and guests in for the installation. * Junior past Grand Commander Jerry Prinz was the Installing Officer and duly installed all the officers elect. They will assume their duties after the Grand Scratch in June 2007 at Angeles City, P.I. * Seam Squirrel, Elect Dick Jones gave a short acceptance speech, and then he closed the scratch in accordance with the M.O.C. Ritual. * The Pup Tent hosted a nice social after the installation although there were very few VFW members in attendance. Thanks to our ladies for gracing the occasion. - On 28 March, there was a Pup Tent 15 Social at Illusions Bar with Nine (9) Cooties in attendance. -Cooties at work for March 2007; * Attendance at VFW 2485 Post meeting Twelve (12) Cooties. * Attendance at Post home committee meeting (PHC) Two (2) Cooties. * Attendance at Post officers call Six (6) Cooties. * Twenty Three (23) Hospital visits made during the month with Fifty Four (54) veterans seen. * One (1) Burial detail with Six (6) Cooties attending. * One Memorial Service with Four (4) Cooties attending. * Five (5) Cooties attended the monthly American Legion Post 123 meeting. * Eight (8) Cooties attended the VVA Chapter 887 GMM. * Three (3) Cooties attended the DAV Chapter # 3 GMM. * The Pup Tent turned over to the VFW 2485 QM, Buddy Poppy donations of $13.27. * S.S. Massie submitted three articles for the “Around the Pacific Newsletter”. * District 7 Commander Al Mitchell (Cooties #57) visited the Soldiers and Airmen’s Home in Washington D.C. * One (1) Cootie helped arranging one harelip and three (3) cataract operations. * One (1) Cootie helped distribute funds to feed Forty Two (42) pre-school children. * Two (2) medical assistance by Two (2) Cooties. * Five (5) families helped by Five (5) Cooties. * Five (5) school children assistance by Five (5) Cooties. * Five (5) college students sponsored by Four (4) Cooties. * Over 130 hours volunteered at the DAV office by 2 Cooties. * One (1) local school donation by One (1) Cootie. * Four (4) Cooties involved in re-cycling. * During this month a total of 164 Cooties worked 88 different projects. They put in a total of 730.5 hours. They traveled a total of 3631 miles.
- On 9 April seven Cooties
attended the Memorial
Service at the Capas Annual
Bataan Death March P.O.W.
Camp.
- On 12 April eleven Cooties
attended our VFW Post 2485,
20th
Anniversary Picnic.
- On 25 April a swarming was held at PT 7 in La Union attended by 5 Cooties. - On 25 April an ANZAC Day Memorial Service was conducted at Clark Field attended by 4 Cooties. - On 25 April an ANZAC Day Memorial Service at the Coconut Grove Resort in La Union attended by 5 Cooties. DISTINGUISHED COOTIES and/or GUESTS; The A.P.M. stumbled through, but managed to recognize VFW DPA Commander (Cootie #9) Ken Schaeffer, Grand SVC Dick Keeley who is soon to be Grand Commander, Past Grand Commanders Jerry Prinz and John Welsh and Grand Inspector Stephen Massie. Our newest Cootie, transfer in from PT 303, Larry Jackson was also recognized. * APPLICATIONS; There were no applications to be presented. * DEGREE WORK; No degree work. * C.C.D.B. REPORT; C.C.D.B. Lafayette (Don) Donaldson reported on the March 2007 financial status. The ending balance as of 31 May 2007 was: $756.47. A second and motion was made to accept the C.C.D.B.’s report as audited. The second and motion passed. * OUTSTANDING BILLS; None * COMMITTEE REPORTS; * * Membership: Ski-1 reported, which has not changed, the Pup Tent is still at 107.9 and has met both Grand and Supreme quotas for this pup tent year. Again this was done before the C of A. Ski also reported we had one transfer out and 2 transfers in. We will start off the new M. O. C. year with 33 LMs and 15 Annual Cooties to re-new. We do not know yet but will be informed at the Grand Scratch the Grand and Supreme quotas for the New Year. * * Special Projects; The SPO reported he is working with Brian Usher for a possible Street Kids Swim Party on 28 July 2007. This will be discussed further at the 10 July scratch. * * Hospital Program; Since the Hospital Chairman was AWOL, the S.S. briefed on hospital visits which will be reported at the Grand Scratch. There were 298 visits reported for this current M. O. C. year. The S. S. submitted eleven Cooties for recognition for 5 visits or more too Grand. * * Booster Chairman Report; S. S. Steve reported 12 Booster Reports have been submitted to the Grand Booster Chairman. * *A second and motion was made for the Pup Tent to purchase P/1500 worth of VFW Post 11447 raffle books for their 4th of July event. The second and motion passed, however Jim Lary donated is 50/50 winnings of P1000 and S. S. Steve donated the other P/500. That means our Cooties still need to buy their own raffle books. * * The Seadog second a motion, which a motion was made, that the Pup Tent expend $25.00 to officially change the name of our Pup Tent to: Mighty Pinatubo Pup Tent 15. * * We will not have a PT 15 Social this month due to the DPA Convention and Grand Scratch next week. We have completed 11 Socials this year. * * The S. S. reminded all there will be a DPA/Grand Social with the Grand Raffle on 17 June (Sunday) at the Stampede/Cherry Club @ 2 PM. Tickets can be purchased from Cliff Wilsey @ P500 each. * * The Grand Scratch will be 19 June @ 9 AM at the Oasis Hotel. All our Cooties are encouraged to attend. The Grand Awards and Installation Banquet will be that evening at 6 PM. * * The VFW DPA meetings will be 20 and 21 June also at the Oasis Hotel. The DPA Awards Banquet will be Thursday evening, 21 June at 6 Pm. Please check the VFW 2485 bulletin board for the convention schedule. There will be a hospitality Room set up at the VFW 2485 most evenings, check the schedule for dates and times. * * The next D.A.V. Chapter 3 meeting will be Friday 13 July @ 1030 in the VFW Essay Room. All DAV members are encouraged to attend. * * The VVA 887 Social will be on 28 June at the Brass Knob club @ 2 PM. All are invited. * * All are invited to the VVA 887 Fifth Annual 4th of July Observance and Picnic at the Patio Inn (Diamond Sub Div). Tickets are on sale from most VVA 887 members or stop by the DAV office to purchase tickets @ P400 each. There will be plenty of food and a live band. * * Our newest Cootie Larry Jackson stepped to the plate and said he would be Hungry Cootie, so E. Ralph can retire. Thanks Larry. * * Don’t forget about the 20-21 July District 7 Meeting and Swarming down in Subic. Get your reservation ASAP. * * Grand SVC Keeley and VFW DPA Commander Schaeffer gave a few remarks and thanked all for a job well done. * * Seam Squirrel Steve thanked Cooties for their support during this past year. The Pup Tent would not have been able to complete all the activities without your work. You know who you are. This was a great year for the Pup Tent. * * The 50/50 drawing was won by Jim Lary for P/1000 which he donated back to the Pup Tent to help pay for the VFW 11447 raffle books. Thanks Jim. Fines collected by the A. P. M were P/2210. - June 2007 * Seam Squirrel Stephen E. Massie opened the monthly scratch at 1400 hrs on 12 June 2007. There were 13 Cooties present and 1 guest in attendance. * S.S. appointed Jim Lary as Acting Provost Marshal. * Those AWOL were Blanket Bum Dick Jones, Provost Marshal Jack Rollins, Shyster Buddy McGuire and Pill Pusher Cecil Johnson. * Distinguished Cooties and Guests were VFW, DPA Commander Ken Schaeffer, Grand SVC Dick Keely, Past Grand Commanders Jerry Prinz and John Welsh. Grand Inspector Stephen E. Massie. * Cootie Werner (ski-1) Koslovski reported we will start off the new M.O.C. year with 33 Life Cooties and 15 Annual Cooties. We will not receive our 2007-2008 quota until after the Grand Scratch this month. * Hide Gimlet John Welsh informed the scratch that he was working with Brian Usher for a street kids swim party on 28 July 07. This will be again discussed at the 10 July scratch. * S.S. briefed on the number of hospital visited the Cooties made this year which was 298. Also that we had 11 Cooties who made 5 or more visits during the year to our sick vets and widows and were submitted for awards. * S.S. informed the Cooties that we had submitted 12 Booster Reports. * Our new Cootie Larry Jackson said he will fill the Hungry Cootie position so E.Ralph can retire. -Grand SVC Keeley and VFW DPA Commander Schaeffer gave a few words of praise to the Pup Tent on it's good this year. * Two Cooties were given awards at the Grand Scratch, C.C.D.B. Lafayette Donaldson as C.C.D.B. of the Grand for the year and New Cootie James C. Lary as New Cootie of the year. Congratulations to both of you. * S.S. Stephen E. Massie thanked the Cooties for their support this past year. The Pup Tent could not have completed all the activities without your good work. You know who you are, and what you did to make this a great year. We were over 100% in all our programs. * S.S. Massie wishes New S.S. Dick Jones a lousy Year!!!!!!!!!! 2007-2008 Submitted by: Approved by: Jerry Prinz S/ Joe Carsley K.C.R. Seam Squirrel Pup Tent 15 Pup Tent 15 Last Update: April 7, 2009 CC: |