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14                                                                                           THE SOJOURNER
           The following members were elected to the Committee of 33 for the term indicated:
                James B. Bartley   2023-2026
                Dennis E. Fetter   2023-2026
                John J. Hillyer, III   2023-2026
                Albert H. Hokins   2023-2026
                Harold J. Walker   2023-2026
                Charles J. Odorizzi, III  2023-2026
                Larry M. McDougal   2023-2026
                Dean R. Grimes   2023-2026
                Thomas R. Conn, Sr   2023-2026

           The following Sojourners were elected to Emeritus status:
                                         William H. Haynes,  Earl T. Kuhn,   Edward W. Nolte,  Keye E. Perry, Sr.

           The National President accepted a motion to approve all the National Annual Reports as printed and provided
         to the delegates. It was so moved, seconded, and approved.

           The National President called on the President of NASOCOCO, Brother Carl J. Diamond for a report on the
         future considerations for National meetings. Brother Diamond reported we met the contractual requirements
         for this year’s ANC with the hotel. He announced the locations for the next 3 MWMs and next 3 ANCs:

                  2024 JAN MWM – Tucson, AZ                        2025 JUN ANC – Omaha, NE
                  2024 JUN ANC – Austin, TX                        2026 JAN MWM – Austin, TX
                  2025 JAN MWM – Albuquerque, NM                   2026 JUN ANC – Milwaukee, WI (?)

           The National President called upon the Chairman of the Honor Awards Committee, Brother Marty Schwebel,
         PNC, to announce this year’s nomination for the Legion of Honor recipient. Brother Pedro Arroyo, PNC was
         elected by the delegates to receive the highest honor in National Sojourners.

           The delegates then considered the following Resolutions to amend the National Constitution and Bylaws:
           2023-01: Emeritus Membership: WITHDRAWN
           2023-02: Fee for Late Submission of CAR: TABLED
           2023-03: Chapter Excellence Award: PASSED
           2023-04: Distribution of Earnings from Trust Fund: PASSED
           2023-05: Honorary Membership Limitations: PASSED
           2023-06: Chapter Installation Date and CAR Submittal Date: TABLED
           2023-07: Information Technology Committee: PASSED
           2023-08: Dis-Incorporation of NASOCOC: WITHDRAWN
           2023-09: Dissolution of the Committee of 33: WITHDRAWN
           2023-10: Removal of Committee of 33 from Review of Resolutions: FAILED


           Via  Zoom  Teleconference,  Bro.
         Edward  W.  Nolte,  PNP,  PNC,
         gave a PowerPoint presentation on
         behalf  of  the  Trustees  about
         updating  the  current  Schedule  of
         Fees.  Following  the  presentation,
         the  delegates  approved  the  new
         Schedule of Fees as presented. Per
         Capita was increased from $20.00/
         year  to  $35.00/year  and  the  cost
         for  a  Membership  in  Perpetuity
         was  increased  from  $255.00  to
         $700.00,  effective  on  January  1,
         2024.
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