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8 THE SOJOURNER

CHAPTER NEWS

FT. LEE – RICHMOND #72, CPT John J. McClelland, Secretary. We mounted up for the first time in fif-
th
teen months on July 7 and hit the road running by installing two new Sojourners, Bros. Ben Clark, and Bill
Sirman. The Sojourners wore their
Heroes uniforms in observance of the
celebration of our Country’s Inde-
pendence. Planning for a Bivouac
has begun!
Pictured (left) are Bros. Bobby Bry-
ant, Clint Hues, John Howerton, Ben
Clark, Joe Westfall, Bill Sirman, Jeff
McClelland, and MW Fred Martin
who attended the meeting held at
“Martha’s Kitchen”. The restaurant
in named in honor of our Country’s
first First Lady, Martha Washington,
who was born in New Kent County,
Virginia where the restaurant is lo-
cated. Also, in attendance were four
“Camp Followers”, Ladies Pat Mar-
tin, Pam McClelland, Beth Hower-
ton, and Linda Bryant.

ARKANSAS POST #551, SGM Randy L. George, Secre-
tary. The Chapter conducted a Flag event at Washington
Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville, Arkansas in which we presented
Flags to the Lodge for their new flagpole installation. Also,
the Chapter donated a check for $1000.00 to the Lodge to be
used for their Helping Hands Projects during this time of
need. Money will go
to help families need-
ing financial assistant
with food, rent, and
utility bills.
Sojourners Past
President Rocky
nd
Dunlap and 2 Vice
President Stu Staple-
ton presenting the
flags. (right)
Bro. Wade Thar-
rington presenting
the Check for $1000
to J. L. Freeman,
Secretary of Wash-
ington Lodge No. 1.
(far right)