You said it best this evening in Mail Call, and it bears repeating. The Thunderbolt is making its way across the country to hundreds of post offices. Some are closer to postal hubs; some are further. Bulk mail does take longer than regular first class mail, and we appreciate hearing when Thunderbolts arrive in various areas.
Ben suggested giving it another week, and that's probably not a bad idea. Helen has worked very, very hard on the mailing of the Thunderbolt, and the first mailing has brought a couple of surprises. We were surprised, for example, that some Florida residents waited longer than New Jersey and Boston residents! Mailed from Savannah, it's not just a function of distance. Postal hubs and individual post offices also affect the process, and I think that there are about 400 ZIP codes on the roster.
Meanwhile, we are getting ready to publish the next Thunderbolt! Please let us know about any suggestions you might have: clairejgib@patmedia.net or HBeddow@cs.com.
Thanks to all for your patience and support!
Claire Giblin
Michou Yenokida
Hello to Dick Seitz
I am happy to relay your message to
my Dad....I have printed and will send to him, in addition to talking to him on
the phone. If he would like to attend, I will be pleased to bring him to
the reunion. I will be in touch.
Michou
Steve Markle
Section 4. HONORARY
MEMBERS.
Honorary membership: The President, with the approval
Section
5.
Liability
for Association’s Obligations.. Members of the Association shall not be
liable for any debts or obligations of the Association and shall not be subject
to any assessment therefore. However, Members at any annual meeting or any
special meeting called for the purpose may fix reasonable annual dues to become
effective after not less than 90 days' notice to all Members of such
action.
ARTICLE
III.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Section
1. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. The Association shall be governed by
the Board of Directors, the membership of which shall be composed of 6 (six)
Directors, the President and the First and Second Vice Presidents, each of whom
shall be elected by majority vote of the Active Members. The Directors shall
have, the general direction, control, and management of
the activities of the Association. When the Board of Directors is in session,
each member shall have one vote and four of the members of the Board shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The President shall act as
Chairman of the Board. A secretary, a clerk who shall reside in the
Section
2. TERMS OF OFFICE. The terms of office of the Officers and
Directors shall be two (2) years or until their successors have been elected and
have taken office. No Director shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
The President and Vice Presidents may serve not more than one consecutive term
in each office.
Section
3. REMUNERATION. Each Officer and Director shall serve
without remuneration and shall pay his own expenses for attending meetings and
otherwise conducting the business of the Association, except for expenses
incurred in support of activities authorized by the Board of Directors such as
publication and circulation of the Thunderbolt and other activities that support
the objectives of the Association.
Section
4. Vacancies.. Any vacancy in the Board of Directors
may be filled by vote of a majority of the remaining Directors present at a
meeting of Directors at which a quorum is present or by appointment of all of
the Directors if less than a quorum shall remain in
office.
Section
5.
Other Powers
and Duties. Each officer shall, subject to these
By-Laws, have in addition to the duties and powers specifically set forth in
these By-Laws, such duties and powers as are customarily incident to his or her
office, and such duties and powers as the Directors may from time to time
designate.
Section
6. BOARD MEETINGS. The Board of Directors shall convene
during National Reunions and at such other times as the President may direct.
War Years
1945: Mussolini is executed
[Unable to display image]Italian partisans killed deposed dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Petacci today. Mussolini, who ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943, had been removed from office following the defeat of the Italian army. After his execution, his body was brought to Milan, where he was hung upside down.
On April 30, 1945, The Oakland Tribune reported, "The body of Benito Mussolini swung from its heels against the rusty steel framework of a half-completed gasoline station in the heart of Milan, the object of the vengeful wrath of the Italian people whom he had promised a place in the sun but instead had led to defeat and misery."
NOTE: Following the execution, Mussolini’s body was hung upside down from meathooks at a petrol station, and he was stoned by civilians. His body was then buried in an unmarked grave. Later he was interred at the town of Predappio, his birthplace.