The Flag
May 1999
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The Flag |
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Newsletter for
Wilkes T. Thrasher VFW Post 4848
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THE "BRIDE" is VFW Post 4848 Commander Bill Tickle. The groom is Roger Godwin of the Eagles Club for the Womanless wedding, an annual fund raiser jointly held by Post 4848 and the Eagles Club. (Photo by Doug Gallant) Four votes decides commander’s race Bill Tickle given 3rd term David Wilson Sr. Vice, Oscar Farrow Jr.
Vice Four votes made the difference in a tightly contested race for commander of Post 4848 as Bill Tickle won a record breaking third consecutive term. Other commanders have—most recently George Hancock and Jim Perry—held office three times, but not in order. David Wilson defeated Larry McBryar for Sr. Vice with 62 votes over eight. And Oscar Farrow garnered 57 votes to Bob Bitler’s ten votes for Jr. Vice. No candidate was listed for chaplain, but Bill Ledford was given 12 writein votes. Other offices were filled without opposition. They were: Quartermaster Mac McGuffey, Mac will be serving his seventh consecutive term. All offices are for one year, except for trustee and executive board which are for three years. Each year the terms expire for one trustee and two e-board members. Nominations were made at the Apr. 1 membership meeting. They were: for commander Bob Blair by Doug Gallant and Bill Tickle by David Farris; for sr. vice David Wilson by Joe Cheek and Larry McBryar by Doug Gallant; for jr. vice Bob Bitler by Oscar Farrow and Oscar by Bob Blair; for quartermaster Mac McGuffey by John Scott; for judge advocate Ted Bedoit by Tom Stanfield; for surgeon James Tollett by Pete Chaney; Bill Ledford declined the nomination for chaplain; for trustee John Scott by Boqou; for e-board Pete Chaney by Bill Carman and Bill Bordwine by David Farris. Terms of officers begin with the state convention in the summer. |
Election results for 1999-2000
Commander
Bill Tickle 37
Bob Blair 34
Sr. Vice
David Wilson 62
Larry McBryar 8
Jr. Vice
Oscar Farrow 57
Bob Bitler 10
Quartermaster
Mac McGuffey
Chaplain
Bill Ledford 12 writeins
Elected without opposition:
Judge Advocate
Ted Bedoit
Surgeon
James Tollett
Trustee
John Scott
(3-year term)
Executive Board
Bill Bordwine
Pete Chaney
(3-year terms)
Set for May 22
Auxiliary plans awards banquet
The award banquet for the Post 4848 Ladies Auxiliary will be held Saturday, May 22, at Wally’s restaurant in East Ridge, according to President Faye England.
Anyone wishing to attend should call Faye at 877-7553 or Mary Ann Wilson at 877-0466. Faye said they need to know who was attending by May 15 for reservations.
"We also want to remind everyone about the TIPS picnic Saturday, May 8, at the River Park Pavilion," Faye said.
"We need to have volunteers there by 10 AM to set up. And we could use some strong men to assist us."
She also urged members to attend the next monthly Thursday, May 4, at 7 PM. The a-board will meet at 6 PM.
attanooga. Now Post 4848 is working toward being a part of
Armed Forces Day
The annual Armed Forces Day Parade will be held Friday, May 14, beginning at 10:30 AM in downtown Chattanooga. Post 4848 will participate in the event sponsored by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council.
A luncheon will follow at the Read House.
Memorial Day
Services will be held at National Cemetery Monday, May 30, to commemorate Memorial Day. Post 4848 will participate with veteran organizations to honor fallen comrades.
Post 95’s Legionnaires begin with a music interlude at 10:30 AM, followed by services at 11 AM.
The event is coordinated by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council.
MOCA installs officers
Bea Cook president for 1999-2000 term
Installation ceremonies for the Post 4848 Military Order of Cooties Auxiliary were held March 14 with Bea Cook taking the gavel to serve as president for the 1999-2000 term.
Others taking office were: Sr. Vice Jackie Jackie Prigmore, Jr. Vice Barbara McDowell, Treasurer Winona Howard, Chaplain Ann Stone, Conductress Alice Scott, Guard Janele Thompson, 3-year Trustee Joan Farris, 2-year Trustee Mary Ann Wilson, 1-year Trustee Faye England.
Barbara Thomas was the installing officer. A reception was held following the installation.
Nominees
Bill Carman and Sherry Kimbrow were the nominees from Post 4848 and the Auxiliairy for CAVC awards.
Security System
A TV camera is being installed as security for the post.
The Kitchen
Food is available again at Post 4848 each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening beginning at 5 PM.
Mrs. John Scott operates it and she calls it simply The Kitchen.
Comment . . . Pete Chaney
My favorite Mark Twain quote is about smoking. He said it was easy to quit smoking. He knew because he had quit many times.
Wonder if ole Mark had the same kind of tobacco we have today, with all the additives to keep us hooked. We all know the reasons to put down the nicotine, but each of us has to fight his own tobacco devil. And the worst thing in the world is a reformed smoker. They’re even worse than reformed alcoholics. They give us unwanted lectures. They fan at imaginary smoke coming their way. They give us dirty looks when we light up.
To most of us that makes it even harder to quit. We Americans are rebels at heart, wanting it to be our own decision, not one forced on us by a "Big Brother" government or even by a dear friend. No matter how many signs they take down, or how much tax they burden us with, when each of us quits it will be our own choice.
They can hide the nicotine under the counter, even put cigarettes in the back room. The government can make them illegal, as California has almost done, or make us search out bootleggers for a drag. If we want nicotine, we will find a way to get it.
Our admiration is to our friends who have quietly kicked the habit. Any smoker knows what they are going through.
One thing for certain, we’ll be more tolerant of alcoholics or drug addicts. We know what they’re going through.
Notes . . .
The post had some enjoyable visitors recently. Mayor JON KINSEY dropped by with his Executive Assistant KEN HAYS and Parks and Recreation Director JERRY MITCHELL. The mayor is a real down to earth guy.
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Getting ready for three weeks National Guard maneuvers down in Mississippi, PAUL SHELTON Jr. has returned to be one of the regulars a the post.
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When he went to buy "his dress" at a resale store, MAC McGUFFEY asked the clerk if the dress would fit him. Then he quickly explained it was for the post’s womanless wedding. He still has to learn how to walk in high heels though. Mac nearly broke is leg when he fell stepping off the stage.
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The shotgun was won by SHERRY PENDERGRASS. She deserved it. Anytime the post has a project, Sherry takes part.
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Among the reservists who may be called up for a trip to Yugoslavia may be Post 4848 member STAN DISORDA. He has already been to Bosnia once, but his enlistment is up this summer and he’ll probably miss being sent overseas.
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To avoid a long meeting, no speaker was planned for the annual CAVC awards-installation banquet. It still lasted for nearly three hours.
Post 4848 Calendar May
E-Board meeting Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 PM.
Membership meeting Thursday, May 6, 7 PM, with food and refreshments to follow.
Ladies Auxiliary A-Board meeting, Thursday, May 6, 6 PM.
Ladies Auxiliary meeting, Thursday, May 6, 7 PM.
TIPS Picnic at Riverpark Saturday, May 8, 10 AM
MOC meeting Sunday, May 9, 6 PM.
MOCA meeting Sunday, May 9, 6 PM.
Auxiliary Awards Banquet, Saturday, May 22 at Wally‘s East Ridge..
Post Monthly Family Dinner Sunday, May 30, 4-6 PM.
SICK CALL
Fred Smith
DANCE NIGHTS
Friday’s 9 PM to 1 AM; Saturdays, 9 PM to 1 AM.
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