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2 THE SOJOURNER

NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Brothers and Ladies,

At the time of this writing, we are in the middle of the holidays. Many things both
personally and Sojourners have been happening. Some of you may know my lovely lady
Carolyn had a big scare over Thanksgiving and spent 5 days in the hospital. She is doing
well and on the mend. We appreciate all the prayers.

National Sojourners is currently working on many projects. I would like to talk about each
briefly. First is the New Horizon Campaign. This fundraiser is meant to raise funds over
the next 5 years to support and supplement the operations of National Sojourners. The
information is on the website, and it is very easy to contribute. Currently, we have raised about $60,000 but
seem to have stalled there. For the very small percentage, only about 2% of the membership, who have
contributed, I thank you very much. So, you can see that if all gave at the Penta level (approximately $25 per
year), we would raise enough to create a nest egg, and the interest would be used for years to come. PLEASE
CONTRIBUTE, AS YOU CAN AND AS SOON AS YOU CAN.

Two items closely linked to the fund raiser are email addresses and relocation of HQ. We have only about 2/3
of our members’ current/active email addresses on file. If you have changed your email, address, phone, or any
of your personal info; please do one of three things. One, get registered ON THE WEBSITE and update your
information on the Member Management System. Two, get a friend to help you. Three, get your Chapter
Secretary to help you. BUT IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS DATA IS UPDATED. We cannot keep you
informed of what is happening if HQ cannot contact you.

Chapter Secretaries, over the months of January/February, you should contact all your members and help
them get their information verified and updated on the Member Management System. Chapter Presidents, help
the Secretaries by getting a committee to help with calls. Updating each member’s information is vital to the
health and welfare of your chapter and our Order.

The other item is the relocation of HQ. A relocation committee made up of members from across the order was
formed and began meeting in September. They have been looking at costs and ease of turnover and are
currently looking at properties in the Northern Virginia area near Manassas, VA. A briefing will be done at the
MWM, and more information will be sent as we learn more. Again, another reason to have your contact
information so we can keep you informed.

Our brother Bill Hickey, IT Chairman and Webmaster is retiring from his roles this summer. I am looking for
one or more individuals to take on the role of webmaster and/or IT Chairman. A turnover can be accomplished
over the next six months so contact me with the name and number of anyone interested, the sooner the better.
A background in web design and WordPress is greatly desired. THIS IS VERY TIME SENSATIVE AND
WE NEED YOU ASAP!

See you all in Omaha for ANC. There will be lots to talk about and much business to accomplish. Every
Chapter needs to be represented at the ANC. National Sojourners belongs to you and you cannot fix it if you
are not involved. As you can see no one individual the National President, National Secretary, Committees,
Chapter Officers can do their job without each and every individual contributing to the cause of Americanism
and Patriotism. We can only hope to do a mediocre job. To do a great job we all need to be rowing together.
Please grab an oar and help contribute with your time, information and financially.

Fraternally yours,

Carl Diamond, President
National Sojourners