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Mail Call : Ben Barrett Ben517@aol.com
Hello,
I do not put forwarded mail in Mail Call. I send Mail Call out to
about 400 people and do not wish to pass on a virus and I do
NOT forward any mail that indicates that I will suffer a dire
consequence if I fail to do so.
Recently I have heard from many who are not on the on the
Internet and have just learned about the reunion.
Paul Carpenter's daughter called today seeking information. Paul "H
"Co. was wounded by the same shell that hit me and sixteen others Jan. 5, 1945.
January 2007 at Kissimmee was Paul's first reunion.
Sidney Felber 460 also called and with family will be at the
reunion. I think that Sidney was the youngest member of the 517 Combat
team However. that was about 63 years ago.
We only about 15 rooms left for Washington reunion
on June 28,29, 30, and July 1.
.PLEASE SEND ALL PAYMENTS FOR THE REUNION REGISTRATION TO THE
ARMED FORCES REUNIONS. It would be helpful to the Armed Forces
Reunions for us to register as soon as you can decide what tour if
any that you want to sign up for.
Please let me
know if you want to receive Mail Calls or if you have a problem receiving them.
You can always read Mail Calls by clicking on www.517prct.org/archives
Washington Reunion June 28-July 2 .
All rooms for early arrivals are taken. Banquet Sunday July
1. Depart Monday July 2
Ben
Darrell:
This message was originally headed for a
517 Executive Bulletin however after talking to Ben last night it will appear in
Ben's Mail Call this evening. Last nights Mail Call featured an interesting
comment from Howard Hensleigh concerning the 517 Auxiliary. I believe both of
these articles track what your thoughts are these subjects. Somehow or other an
audit or financial accounting of the condition of the Association's finances
must be given at the coming National Reunion.
My comment regarding the suspension of the
Thunderbolt is more than just a wake-up call to the Association. I
believe the Officers and Directors with the guidance and leadership of the
President should define the role of the Thunderbolt. It should have a
function and purpose rather than just for entertainment. If you want some good
assistance on this, you might consider setting up an Advisory Council for this
purpose made up of people like Merle McMorrow, Howard Hensleigh, Dick Seitz,
Gene Brissey, Helen Beddow and Ben Barrett or others with same dedication and
insight of those just mentioned.
Regards, Tom
Darrell Egner
Donna
Thanks for all your doing to get the Bank account transferred to
Leo Dean, your a big help. Several facts have been brought to my attention
since we talked. If everything falls into place you may not have to make
the trip to see Bob Christie.
Fact #1 It was pointed out that our Bank account should be in
the name of the 517 PRCT, therefore it should not be a problem as this could be
handled with a change of a Signer Card. The Bank account and our $10,000
CD could stay with the same bank.
Fact #2 We need to get the name of the Bank. Another
bit of information I received is that our fiscal year ends on May 31,
2007. As we are a "Not for Profit" Association incorporated under Chapter
180 of the Massachusetts General Laws. That will require that we furnish a
complete financial statement to the State of Massachusetts and perhaps to the
Federal Government.
Fact #3 A Mr. Wade Gilbert offered to pay the 517 $10,000 if
we would place his advertisements in the Thunderbolt. So far to the best
of my knowledge we ran one add and he owes the 517 $2000 which has not been
invoiced. This should be invoiced before this month is
out.
Fact #4 Some veterans have contributed to a fund to bring
some of our friends to our Reunion from Europe. Is this money in the bank
or being held in a separate fund? All of this information must be
forwarded to Leo Dean so he can produce and give an accurate report and
financial statement to the membership in Washington.
Fact #5 Ben I expect you will include this in your Mail
Call. Bob Christie cannot receive E-mail from me therefore I have not
copied him. He should have this information.
I hope all of you have been reading (In Mail Call) the great
information and suggestions from Howard Hensleigh and Tom Cross. I agree
100% with their thoughts and commencements. Why am I and these two
gentlemen so interested in the above? We feel very strongly that the fate
of our Association should rest in good hands when we are gone. Why am I
involved, I am on the Board of Directors and as such feel an obligation to do my
part for the 517.
Regards,
Darrell Egner
Anne Valliere
Dear Ben,
I haven't submitted our ticket money yet - I will do it later
today, but there will be seven of us that will be attending the Friday morning
and Saturday morning celebration. My Uncle Carroll Eckert walks with a walker
and has a few medical problems, so we would like to know if we could drive
directly to the Manassas Regional Airport on Saturday without going to
Washington, since we will be driving down from York, Pennsylvania? We will not
be staying for the entire day, even though we love too, because Uncle Carroll
would not be up to it. I didn't really look very good at the web site, but are
there directions to all the events on it? - if not, would you tell me the best
way to get there - if you have time - I know you are very busy?
Thanks for any help you give me.
Sincerely,
Anne Valliere
Anne Valliere
Thank you so very much - yes, we will be coming down for Friday and
Saturday - 9-4ish and 10-4.30ish.
My husband was a Captain in the Army in the 1st division (he always
says the "BIG RED ONE" - 10th Mountain Division - went to Norwich
University here in Vermont - Viet Nam era - he worked in Washington, D. C.
for a spell under Jim Jeffords when "Jumpin Jim" was a
Republican. I tell you this because we are really interested in finding out
about where, why, and how my Uncle served his country. We need questions
answered, and also, my husband does know his way around Washington, a little
anyway. If we can drive straight to Manassas it will be good for my Uncle,
however.
Thanks again,
Anne
Joan Felber (Sidney Felber's daughter )
Ben,
Thanks so much, I have the reservations for
the hotel taken care of and we can begin with other plans. I will look you up
when we get there.
Joan Felber