Page 13 - Sojourner Newsletter-Summer 2024 Final1

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National Commander Coffey put the Camp at ease for his presentation of awards and the Camp Followers
Degree.

Following the recess of the National Encampment, National Commander Coffey presented National
Commander's Patriot of '76 Awards and National Commander's Award of Excellence to select Brethren
and ladies.

The National Commander awarded the General Jonathan Wainwright Award to York Camp (Harrisburg
#76).

PNC, PNP Turner presented the members of the 2024 National Encampment Cast with special plaques he
prepared for this occasion.

National Den Mother Grand Dame, Wendy Coffey, and her team conferred the Camp Follower degree on
five new Camp Followers.

The National Encampment recessed at 1535 hours.
The National Encampment reconvened for the Bennington Banquet at 1800 hours following the invocation
by Bro. Thom Davies, National Chaplain.

The Van Deventer Trophy was awarded to Brother PNC MSgt Robert W. (Boog) Powell, Tun Tavern
Camp. Brother Powell’s health would not allow him to attend. Brother Coffey and Grand Dame Wendy will
deliver the Medal to Brother Boog at his home.

The National Officers elected and appointed were then installed by Bro. William G. L. Turner, PNC, PNCP,
LOH, Installing Officer. Bro. DeMerath then presented a Past National Commander’s Medal to Bro. Coffey
for his service to the Order along with a beautiful plaque from the National Officers for 2023-2024. Lady
Wendy Coffey was presented with a memory box, checkbook cover, business cards and case as gifts. Brother
Coffey was presented with a memory box, business cards, case, checkbook cover, and Past Commander’s
Flag.

Brother Coffey then addressed the banquet guests, first by recognizing his wife Lady Wendy and thanking her
for all her support during the past year. With the completion of business and festivities, the National
Encampment was closed by National Commander Paul DeMerath following the Chaplain’s benediction.

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