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CHAPTER NEWS
(Updated 5-09-08)
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Chapter article & photos submitted for "The Drop"
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Submitted by Bob Moreau, Chapter XXX Drop Editor
09 May 2008
Chapter XXX had another active quarter. The month of February
was very busy with our Annual Mardi Gras Parade. This year we
had a VIP Honoree JON CAVIAINI, SGM (RET) a MEDAL OF HONOR
RECIPIENT who served with the Special Forces in Viet Nam. See
his citation at
www.pbs.org/weta/americanvalor/stories/cavaiani.html.
We were honored for him to be our special guest. Jon attended
all the Krewe of Argus activities; Feb 1st he was featured at
the Argus Galaxy Ball during some live entertainment, Feb 3rd at
the ARGUS CAPTIAN’S PARTY, on Monday Feb 4th when the “Throws”
(beads, doubloons and other trinkets) were loaded on the floats
and everyone enjoyed music, food, drinks. On Tuesday Feb 5th was
the Annual Krewe of Argus Mardi Gras Parade along Veterans
Memorial Blvd in Metairie, LA. Jon was surprised and pleased at
the public’s response and really enjoyed the experience. The
other HONOREES (see photo w/names) also shared these feelings.
Chapter XXX riders were, Henry Cook, Mike Johnson, Bob Moreau
and Lloyd Stout. The day’s activities were filmed by
Correspondent & Producer Charlie Whinham from Louisiana Public
Broadcasting, Baton Rouge, LA. Who made a six-minute video and
featured it on his news show.
On March 26th Henry & Nancy Cook, Bob & Judi Moreau
with Mike Johnson attended a luncheon for OPERATION HOMEFRONT
SUPPORT an initiative of the 2/20th SFGA MS NG (www.operationhomefrontsupport.org)
that provides humanitarian assistance to US Military in the GWOT
as well as the local civilians (mostly in Afghanistan). LTC Cris
Mandry (Chp XXX member) the Bn Surgeon for the 2/20th, presented
a video/picture program “True Tales from Afghanistan” from his
recent deployment. The founders of OHS, Pres. Geary Mason, &
director Brandon Haynie hosted the luncheon. Both became members
of Chp XXX a few months ago.
On Apr 19th, “Tax Party Crawfish Boil” by member Mike Johnson,
an annual party given for his clients, friends and Chp XXX
members and spouses. It’s a big feast, with lots of boiled
Crawfish, hamburgers, hot dogs etc and every one having a great
time.
Our Quarterly Meeting on Apr 26th was at the Gillis W.
Long Center, (a LA NG facility) in the Silo Club. After lunch a
business meeting was held then our Guest Speaker, Tom Simmons
gave a very interesting talk on how WWI events led to the
conditions that resulted in WWII. Tom is the author of “Escape
from Archangel, An American Merchant Seaman at War” and other
books. We all appreciate those members traveling a long way to
attend, Jack & Janet Cahall from Alabama, Bob Nissley from
Florida and Gerald & Charlotte Teutsch from Shreveport, LA. The
other members present were; Jim & Mitzi, Butch & Connie, Ernest
& grandson, Mike & Rose, Mike & Vergie, Jim Mc, Bob & Judi,
Ralph & Janet, Wille & Vita, Lloyd, Owen, Bill & Geneva and
visitors Johnny Raymond and Lennet Guidry. “AIRBORNE” to Earl
LeBlanc for reinstating his SFA membership.
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