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Dallas Military Order News Volume 24, No. 6 Best Large Chapter in the Nation June 2016
Dallas Chapter Staff
Chapter Commander
LTC Ken Boatman, USA
[email protected] 972-393-2718
Senior Vice Commander
Capt Paul Brown, USAF
214-514-5405
Junior Vice Commander
LTC Jim Blunk, USA
[email protected] 972-824-5812
Adjutant
LT Jim Gooch, USA
[email protected] 214-906-4168
Assistant Adjutant
MAJ Milt Henderson, USA
214-542-2141
Treasurer
MAJ Bill Coleman
214-771-1179
Marshal
Lt Col Phil Hardin, USAF
214-872-7523
Assistant Marshal
CPT Tom Garriss, USA
972-393-0068
JAG
COL Tod Almquist, USA
972-458-2161
Surgeon
MAJ Lannie Hughes, USA
[email protected] 972-661-8509
Historian
LTC Charles Alford, USA [email protected] 214-826-5183
Chaplain
CPT Weldon Estes, USA [email protected]
COMPANIONS, Thank you for all your support this year. Writing my last letter as
Commander is very satisfying. I was glad to have served and now I'm glad to give the
gavel to Captain Paul Brown, US Air Force.
This month, I was pleased to submit the Chapter Activity Report which is our entry for
Best Chapter consideration. Below are some of the results of the past year:
33 new Companions, this year 9 of our new Companions are younger than 50
3 Regular Companions elected to become Perpetuals We have a total of 297 Perpetual Companions, living &
529 Perpetual Companions (including deceased)
351 total living Companions (Perpetual, Regular, & Hereditary
in the past 12 months, we presented 6 Silver Patrick Henry awards
24 Bronze Patrick Henry awards 16 Policemen of the Month awards
6 Firemen & EMT of the Year awards 36 BSA Eagle Scout awards
154 GSA Gold awards 6 JROTC Cadets attended our monthly luncheons
56 Junior ROTC Cadets received MOWW Certificates of Merit & medals 27 Senior ROTC Cadets received MOWW Certificates of Merit & medals
Together, we raised $18,750 to send 75 students to MOWW YLCs
Take a well deserved bow, Companions.
These numbers reflect the support you gave the chapter this year.
One Goal, in particular, that I wanted to achieve, was to get more members involved
with our programs. That was achieved and I thank each of you that volunteered your
time and service to our order.
It was a pleasure and honor to present the Silver Patrick Henry award, in May, to two
of this year’s staff officers, our Adjutant, Lt Jim Gooch and our Treasurer, Major Bill
Coleman. Each played a critical part in the success of the chapter this year.
A final reminder - our Installation Banquet will start cocktails at 1700 hrs (5:00 pm).
Dinner will begin @ 1820 hrs (6:20 pm). We will dismiss at 2000 hrs.
We are honored to have Companion LTC Allen West as our
special Keynote Speaker. .
Dallas Chapter (069)
www.dallas-moww.org "Remember the Preamble"
Ken Boatman, Dallas Chapter Commander
Last Month’s Program, May 2016
Ken passed out Kudos Chapter Commander Ken Boatman took the opportunity
to present more than a dozen
awards to those Companions who
have been especially instrumental
in helping him to make FY 2016 a
memorable year.
A photo gallery of the awards
presentations can be found on page
5 of this month's Newsletter.
Boy Scouts of America
2016 has been a banner year for Eagles MG Gary Bunch, our Scouting
Chairman, presented the 35th
MOWW Certificate of Achievement
to a new Eagle Scout, this year. Eric
Anthony Jack Bray, the newest Ea-
gle Scout of BSA Troop 989, in
Carrollton was elevated to Scout-
ing's highest level following a mem-
orable Court of Honor.
Two weeks later, Chapter Senior
Vice Commander Paul Brown
presented the 36th Certificate of
Achievement to Eagle Scout
Mitchell Keeland, of Troop 1001,
in Richardson, TX.
Girl Scouts of America
Anything you can do, I can do better
During their once-a-year Gold Awards ceremony, more
than 150 girls were awarded Girl Scoutings highest
achievement recognition, the Gold Award.
The CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas began the
program by publically and profusely thanking the Dallas
Chapter of MOWW for their continuous support for the
past 15 years.
This Month’s Program, June 2016
Installation marks Day One of the new Regime
Twice each year, the Dallas Chapter goes Formal.
Dress Blues, Mess Whites, Tux and gowns will grace the
Main Dining Room of the Park City Club, as we gather to
install our new Commander, Captain Paul Brown, and
his staff of officers. Commander Ken Boatman will hand
over the gavel during this Tuesday evening's Banquet,
amid the elegant decor of the Club and the enchanting
music of classical violins.
In order to avoid the nightmare of Dallas' rush hour
traffic, the start time for this year's Installation Banquet
proceedings will be pushed up to 1700 hours (5:00 p.m.
for you civilians). Come early & avoid the rush.
If you have not registered in advance, you are still
welcome to join us and may, of course, pay at the door.
As a special treat, Incoming Commander Paul Brown will
supervise a brief ceremony designed to honor a number
of Past Commanders. It is based on a traditional military
observance that pays homage to exceptional performance.
Next Quarter’s Programs
Speaker Programs Just Keep Getting Better
7 Jun 16 - LTC Ken Boatman, USA, Chapter CDR
"Installation of Officers for FY 2017"
5 Jul 16 - Doug Bass, Director, Homeland Scty, Dallas
"Countering Domestic Terrorism"
2 Aug 16 - Hon Robert Gates, former Sec of Defense
"Military Readiness: A strategic update"
6 Sep 16 - Capt Paul Brown, Chapter Commander
"Awards to Outstanding 2016 YLC Students "
4 Oct 16 - Speaker, TBD, Allies in Service
"Serving those who have Served"
1 Nov 16 - Doran Cart, Curator, Natl WW I Museum
"100th Anniversary of End of World War I"
Happy Birthday
A Year Older; A Whole Lot Wiser
1 June MS Jennifer Moore
1 June CPT Andrew White
3 June LT William Fox
3 June COL Richard Seibert
4 June LT William Skeeters
4 June CDR James Bittle
5 June MS Sarah Bullock
5 June COL John Duncan
8 June Capt Paul Brown
9 June CPT Marshall Doke
10 June LTC William Holton
11 June MR Peter Schmidt
14 June LTC James Adams
14 June COL Ed Pearcy
15 June Capt Harry Pierce
16 June LTC Walt Capps
16 June Capt David Curtis
16 June MR Richard Lewis
17 June MR Harold Moore, IV
17 June MS Valenia Merton
18 June Lt Col Earl Bullock
18 June LCDR Pete Carrouthers
18 June MR Clifford Slagle
19 June MS Valenia Merton
19 June MR Pat Teipel
19 June LTC Benson Wheeler
20 June CPT Allen Clark
21 June LT James Hopper
22 June CDR John Lopez
23 June MS Amy Merbler
26 June MR John Cain
26 June COL William Pailes
27 Jun 1921 CPT Danny Echols (96)
28 June Lt Col Joe Banks
29 June CPT William Felini
29 June CDR Angus McColl
29 June CPT James Owen
30 June MAJ Jon Edmonson
30 June MR Alex Eppley Schmidt
Welcome these new Perpetual Members
New Member Inductions continue to soar
Diane Johnson was inducted into the chapter as a Heredi-
tary Regular Companion, in 2015.
As time arrived for her to renew her
annual status, Diane elected to join
her husband, Lt Col Alan Johnson,
as a Perpetual Companion of the
Order. A brief biography of Diane
is featured on page 4 of this month's
Newsletter.
Robert (Bob) Epstein served his country honorably as an
enlisted man. He was inducted as a
Hereditary Perpetual Companion,
as the proud son of Lieutenant
Mortimer Epstein, who served in
armored cavalry units during World
War II. Bob's biography will be
covered in next month's Newsletter.
Bob's Sponsor is LTC Ken
Boatman.
Welcome Regular Member Vic Szeligowski
Just call him "Vic"
Victor Szelicowski was inducted into the chapter as a
Regular Companion. Vic was a
Captain in the US Marine Corps,
from May of 2010 until January
2016. Vic has agreed to be the
Chapter's official photographer to
record our events for posterity.
His efforts will appear in future
Newsletters. Vic's Sponsor is LTC
Ken Boatman.
Junior ROTC Awards
The chapter presented 83 awards in 2016
These are two more of the 56
JROTC and 27 SROTC awards that
were presented to Cadets through-
out the Independent School
Districts of North Dallas. In addi-
tion to the 56 High Schools, Com-
panions travelled extensively to be
on hand to
award medals to
Cadets at nine
different Universities, several of which
have more than one ROTC program.
Cadet Matt Whittenberg (above) from Flower Mound HS and Cadet Jesus Garcia from Thomas Jefferson HS
DALLAS COMPANION PROFILES
LTC Frederick J. Holland, US Army
Lieutenant Colonel Fred Holland was born and raised in
Dallas, Texas. He is a gradu-
ate of Skyline High School
and earned a BA degree from
Prairie View A&M Universi-
ty, in just three years. He was
designated a Distinguished
Military Graduate and was
commissioned as a 2nd Lieu-
tenant in Field Artillery.
He began his career as an Ex-
ecutive Officer in Charlie
Battery, 1st Battalion 15
th Field Artillery Regiment, Camp
Stanley, South Korea. He served a three year tour at Fort
Hood TX, and then was assigned as Commander of a
155mm Self Propelled Howitzer Battery during combat
Operation Desert Shield & Desert Storm. Following five
years in Germany, he was reassigned to Fort Sam Hou-
ston, San Antonio, Texas where he was Senior Aide-de-
Camp to the Commander of the 5th
US Army.
He then served as an Army Instructor at the US Air
Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base,
Montgomery, Alabama.
LTC Holland retired from the Army in 2006 after nearly
23 years of active duty military service. Following re-
tirement, he accepted the challenge of teaching as the
JROTC Senior Army Instructor at Thomas Jefferson
High School, Dallas, Texas, where he served for the next
10 years. In 2012, Colonel Holland was named Thomas
Jefferson High School’s Teacher of the Year.
Fred is currently assigned as the Deputy Director of Ar-
my JROTC Instruction for the Dallas Independent School
District. As Deputy Director, he assists [Dallas Chapter
Companion Bob Davis] with the management and coor-
dination of 21 high school JROTC and 30 middle school
Leadership Cadet Corps (LCC) programs.
His military decorations and awards include the Bronze
Star Medal, two Defense Meritorious Service medals,
and 13 other Meritorious Joint awards. In addition to his
Bachelor’s Degree, Colonel Holland has a Master Degree
in Human Resource Development and is currently en-
rolled to pursue a second Master Degree in Educational
Leadership.
He is married to Mrs. Tina Nobles-Holland of Dallas,
and has 2 sons that have both completed college.
Diane Johnson, Hereditary Perpetual
Diane Johnson was born in Philadelphia, PA. She was a
Phi Kappa Phi graduate from
Southern Illinois University
with a degree in English, and
received a Master’s Degree in
Business Administration from
Webster University.
She is the daughter of a WW
II veteran, and the wife of a
Vietnam veteran. She mar-
ried Lt Col Alan Johnson,
who is also a Dallas Perpetual
member, in 1968, in Carbondale, IL, and spent 8 years as
an active duty spouse.
After moving to Texas in 1978, Diane worked for
MOSTEK and E-Systems, and retired from Raytheon
Corporation after a 25-year career in Finance Admin-
istration/Management. She is active in her church, having
served as the Chairman of the Church Council and of the
Executive Council, and Secretary of the Trustees Com-
mittee. She currently serves as Secretary of the Finance
Committee, and continues to serve on the
Worship Committee. She is the Circle Leader for the
United Methodist Women’s Wesleyan Angels Circle.
She also serves as an officer in the Conner Harrington
Republican Women’s Club, and supports Alan in his
Sons of the American Revolution chapter by performing
as Betsy Ross for local schools and other groups.
Alan was commissioned in the United States Air Force,
and served on active duty from 1970-1978, after which
he served in the USAF Reserves from 1978-1992.
Among his numerous military assignments he was an
Intelligence Officer in the Defense Intelligence Agency
and upon completion of Graduate courses in National
Security Management, Government Contract Law, and
Central Procurement, became a warranted USAF
Contracting Officer.
Colonel Johnson is a certified Flight Instructor, Flight
Examiner, Navigator, and Electronic Warfare Officer
with over 3,300 flying hours in C-130 and C-141 aircraft,
including 120 hours of combat time in South East Asia.
He was recalled to active duty in support of Operation
Desert Storm, 1990-1991.
Diane and her husband, Alan, live in Plano, Texas.
Companions recognized for Excellence.
We also recognized local Police and Fire Dept Officers
.
Capt Paul Brown for Outstanding Service
LTC Jim Blunk for Outstanding Service
Pat Teipel, Hereditary, for Outstanding Service
CPT Tom Garriss for Outstanding Service
MG Gary Bunch for Outstanding Service
Chaplain Weldon Estes for Outstanding Service
Silver Patrick Henry to LT Bill Coleman
Coppell Fire Department Officer of the Year
James Baird
DPD Officer of the Month of April, David Wilson
Silver Patrick Henry to LT Jim Gooch
Civilian of the Year Michael Lanta
Firefighter of the Year Chase Chitman
The Chief's Award Timothy Allen
DPD Officer of the Month of May, Susan Millard
To Bring a Guest!!
The Dallas Military Order of the World Wars
The Chaplain’s Corner Chaplain (Capt.) Dr. Weldon Estes
"The Battle of Life"
When the Supreme Commander of the Allied Command in Europe, General of the Armies Dwight D. Ei-
senhower, gave the order to this troops to make the historic crossing of the Rhine River, he decided to
accompany them. He fell into step with a group of combat troops in the 30th Infantry Division. The men
were in high spirits, en route to their boats. Then, General Eisenhower noticed one young soldier who
looked exceedingly worried. "How are you feeling, son", he asked?
The soldier replied, "General, I'm awful nervous. I was wounded two months ago and I just got back from
the hospital, yesterday. I just don't feel so good."
"Well, you and I make a good pair then, because I'm nervous, too. But we've planned this attack for a long
time. We've got all the planes, the guns, the airborne troops we can use. Maybe if we walk along together
to the river, we'll be good for each other."
As a soldier in God's Army, are you worried? Are you afraid of the enemy? Are you thinking of
retreating? Remember that God has promised to walk with you, to inspire and encourage you. As you
walk, in obedience to his commands, you will experience His promised presence.
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