Opening / Call to Order:
The November 2011 stated meeting of Old Dominion Chapter 364 National Sojourners was held in the
Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge No. 2188 at 8421 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031. We enjoyed
an excellent dinner of chicken, roll, salad, a selection of cakes, and most of all the fellowship of our membership.
Attendance: 34 (8 women, 26 men-of whom 9 were OD Chapter 364 Sojourners).
The Chapter was called to order by President Bro. Mark Harford at 1955 hours. The Colors were posted in place.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Bro. Mark Harford. Brother Scotty Cameron delivered the Toast to
the Flag and Chaplain Bro. Les Albers offered the opening prayer. The Purposes of National Sojourners was
delivered by President Bro. Mark Harford
Correspondence (Secretary Les Albers):
Mail received:
1. FACE email from Brother Randy Geck
2. James Monroe Bennington banquet email invitation
3. Brother Kent Webber Boy Scout Award email
Secretary: Minutes of the last meeting (October 20, 2011) were approved by acclamation.
Treasurer:
Checking account: $2,651.22;
Capitol One Money Market account (.7% interest) $9,113.14.
Introductions and Welcome:
Members: Bro. Kent Webber, National Trustee, PP, Cdr, LHHL; Bro. Scotty Cameron, Emeritus, PP, PC; Past
President: Bro. Joe Spruill; Past Commanders: Bro. Les Albers.
Program: Brigadier General Jack Nicholson (West Point grad, Airborne, Ranger, Vietnam War veteran), spoke
about leadership and his tour as director of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He presented a video
he had made that tells the story of many of the cemeteries, most notably the Normandy Cemetery. BG Nicholson
entertained numerous questions about the preparation, maintenance, and history of these facilities. He directed his
observations on leadership to the ROTC cadets.
Commander LHHL (Kent Webber):
1. Next Heroes Bivouac at Camp Collingwood: 29 February 2012. Social time: 1830, Dinner at 1900. Topic: TBA.
2. The Historical Flag Ceremony has been requested by Kena Temple for Monday, 9 January 2012, 7:30 PM.
Committee Reports:
ROTC: (Joe Spruill): Brother Kent Webber read the names of the eight attending awardees. Brother Joe Spruill made
remarks about the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and provided each cadet with a copy of the booklet.
Americanism and BOL: None.
Programs: No report.
Wellness and sadness: None.
Collingwood (John Mayers): Talked of the foundation, its offerings and mission, and our patriot ancestors.
Old business: None.
New Business: None.
President’s remarks (Bro. Mark Harford):
Next meeting: Wednesday, 21 December (Holiday Dinner).
Closing:
1. The gavel was passed to all: 2055.
2. Collection for Collinwood: $15.
3. Chaplain Bro. Les Albers gave the closing prayer, 2100.
4. The colors were retired in place.
5. Meeting closed at 2100 hours.
At your service,