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OREGON MASONIC NEWS Special Edition - May 2022 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Grand Secretary, Mark Phillips EDITOR Kristen Steltenpohl CONTRIBUTORS Grand Lodge Trustees Marissa Douglas Carli Rohner, Photography

REFLECTION ON 75 YEARS PG. 2

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Pending the vote on proposed legislation for the 2022 Annual Communication, The Oregon Masonic News may be published bi-monthly by the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Oregon. This special edition is a sample of what to expect should such legislation pass. Rights are reserved to edit all submitted material, and views expressed in articles may not necessarily be the official position of the Grand Lodge nor an endorsement thereof. Proprietary rights to all articles published in the Oregon Masonic News are the sole property of the author and cannot be reproduced without express permission of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Oregon.

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YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS PG. 10

CONTENTS 1. Grand Master’s Message 2. Reflection on 75 Years 6. Annual Communication 2022 8. News from our Lodges 9. Golf Tournament 2022 10. Years of Service Awards

GRAND MASTER’S MESSAGE

Service Award Celebrations T

he importance of presenting our Years of Service anniversary award has a lot more value than just giving out a pin and the ceremonial that goes with it. While some Lodges make it a priority to keep watch for the their Brother’s anniversary dates, other Lodges may note it, but fail to find the importance in it. On occasion, a pin is mailed directly to the Brother’s home while very little effort from the Lodge to get in touch with him has been made. The extra effort needed to ensure our Brother receives this pin should be of the highest importance to the Lodge. Ensuring that the Brother is contacted and invited to the Lodge meeting, and if needed, provided transportation is very important. Having the member stand at the altar in front of his Brothers while he is presented his pin will make the presentation a very special event. If this Brother happens to be one who hasn’t been attending Lodge on a regular basis, it might be what is needed to get him to come back on a regular basis. Make a big deal out of it! Invite the Brother’s friends and family to the Lodge for the event. Have a special dinner and make it about him. When presented with the pin, having a family member do the pinning adds a notable touch. Bring him to the East and give him the honors and encourage him to speak about his time as a Mason and what Masonry has meant to him. You stand a good chance of hearing some history of your Lodge. I had the distinct honor of handing out a number of anniversary pins this year. In particular, I presented a 75-year pin to a special Brother who has been a guiding light in his local Lodges, whether helping in Degree work or always being there to support his Brothers when needed. He was asked to speak, and those present were given a history lesson that most will remember for a long time. I was recently asked if I would consider traveling to Union City, Calif. to present a 70-year pin to an Oregon Brother who is living in the California Masonic Retirement Home. With the permission and assistance of the Grand Master of California, I presented it to him. He was given a chance to speak and we learned a lot of what made him grow over the last 70 years as a Mason. I have presented many 50 and 65-year pins this year and look forward to presenting another 75-year pin at this year’s Grand Lodge Annual Communication. We will make it a special event. Don’t let your Lodge be one of those that miss out on these special opportunities. Pay attention and help honor the years served by your Brothers.

Sincerely and Fratrnally,

Gregory A. Jenkins, Grand Master 2021-2022

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Reflections on 75 years

Friendship and strong family connections to Freemasonry inspired Louie Sansing to initiate the Craft 75 years ago.

Life Member of Vista Masonic Lodge No. 215, Ore. and Prairie Lodge No. 465, Ark. Photography by Carli Rohner

MEMBER PROFILE

ozens of Freemasons and family members gathered together in Jan. 2022 to recognize what is notably a rare achievement - a 75year Masonic membership. As of this writing, fewer than 25 current Oregon Freemasons have been members for this length of time and we caught up with one - Louie Sansing, a 33° Freemason, originally from Arkansas - as he reflected on 75 years of Masonic history. OMN: You recently celebrated your 75-year membership – how was that? Louie: I got my Master Mason Degree in June of 1947. As a matter of fact, you had to be 21 years old to join back then, now 18 in most countries. I put my petition in three weeks before my birthday, so when I was 21, I was ready to go in. You may ask why I’m getting my 75-year memmem bership recognition now, ahead of June – there’s an understanding within the Lodge that you may get [recognized] starting in January, as long as your anniversary falls in the same year. That’s for the chance of – you know *chuckling* *chuckling*–– gotta get it in as soon as you can. The Grand Master presented me with my apron, and I got a beautiful, special cane from [Vista MaMa sonic] Lodge. And the Grand Lodge provided the jewel and a plaque that goes with it. The Grand Master also presented me with a special plaque from Arkansas too, so that was nice. OMN: Do you have any other Freemasons in your family? Louie: My two granddaddies were Masons and one uncle. My Daddy joined during the war, but the Lodges kinda faded out during WWII and so I got in in 1947 and my father completed around the same time. Matter of fact, I helped him through some of his [Degrees]. My father’s father was quite a Mason and Eastern Star. He died in the 30s, but I’ve read a lot about him. My grandfather on my mother’s side, I went to Lodge with him a time or two – and with my uncle. OMN: In addition to your extensive Masonic journey, it sounds like you’ve traveled a lot for work?

tric Cooperative [Assoc.] in Washington D.C., in the Over Seas Electrification Program. I worked in eight different countries for eighteen and a half years. I had several posts around the world for work: long-term in Vietnam and also the Philippines, I was there for upwards of 6 years, but short-term in Tunisia, Alaska, Nicaragua, and India. These were 4 or 5 months, something like that. [My wife, Betty and my son, Bill] came with me when I went to India and the Philippines. OMN: Having been a Freemason during the majority of your life and travels, did you ever checkin with Brothers as you traveled the globe? Louie: Oh yes! I joined a Lodge in India. I got my Shrine [membership] in the Philippines. I went to a Lodge in the Philippines a couple of times but there was a curfew at night, so it was hard to make it. The Masonic Lodge wasn’t represented in some of these countries at the time so there weren’t any Masons there.

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MEMBER PROFILE

That’s how Freemasonry makes you feel. It’s the inside and not the outside [that counts].

OMN: How has being a Freemason helped you grow personally?

Louie: I was timid when I was going to school because I guess I was smaller than some of them, and I felt a little timid. The teacher called on me and I’d have a rigor or something – you know!? But then when I joined the Masonic Lodge in ‘47’, I got out of that. And right now, if I see somebody in the Lodge that’s never been there before or I didn’t know him, I go and get him and have him sit with me. I built more confidence. OMN: How do you think your life would be different if you hadn’t become a Freemason? Louie: Well, I certainly wouldn’t have as many friends, and that matters. OMN: What do you feel is the biggest challenge for Freemasonry? Louie: I’ve helped people coming into Lodge who can’t remember anything hardly and with Lodges, you have to learn your lectures, memorize them, and stand for examination and I can recall a lot of Masons that could not remember their lines BUT they had “it” inside and made good Masons. Come to think of it, I learned the ritual mouth to ear. They do that, you see, in Arkansas – or they did anyway. I had counted how many words were in each degree and would recite the ritual and that’s how I would know I had messed up, if I was off by one or two words. Here in Oregon, we have the cipher showing the first letter of every word – a much bigger hint! OMN: Do you belong to any other Masonic groups? Louie: I belong to the Scottish Rite, the Shrine, and the York Rite. My wife and I are charter members of Eastern Star in Portland, Ark. Past Worthy 4

Matron and Patron, in fact. I’m sure there’s more. I was the Scottish Rite Man of the Year for two years in Arkansas, so I think I’ve made an impact with the number of Masons I’ve brought in and helped. OMN: Do you have any words of wisdom for someone interested in joining Freemasonry? Louie: What I would share with him - the minute I joined, it doesn’t make any difference who you are, what rank you have, whether you have a dollar in your pocket, it doesn’t make any difference. That’s how Freemasonry makes you feel. It’s the inside and not the outside [that counts].

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The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon 172nd Annual Communication June 2 & 3, 2022

.W. GRAND MASTER, Gregory A. Jenkins, invites all Master Masons, their wives and guests to attend the 172nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon, in Salem, Ore. Check-in for the event opens at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. The session itself, hosted entirely within the Salem Convention Center, begins with an informal opening at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, and follows the tentative agenda (at at right right). This year, we are asking guests to register ahead of the event, including meal sign-ups, allowing for a swift check-in process. This way, everyone will have a single welcome packet awaiting pick-up when you arrive that will include event information, agenda, name badge, and any meal tickets purchased. Please note: Oregon Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputies of the Grand Master, and visiting dignitaries will be sent registration information directly. As a courtesy, Oregon delegates will also be sent registration information via mail along with a proxy card, and should purchase meals online or by using the form at right.

MEALS Meal tickets will not be sold at the door. Refunds unavailable to those unable to attend. Reserved tickets for all meals will be tucked into your packet available for pick-up at the check-in table (open open various hours, shown at right right), so be sure your meal ticket order reaches the Grand Lodge office no later than Friday, May 20! Meal Tickets will not be mailed, and we are not able to hold tickets for later payment. To make your meal selections online, visit: www.masonic-oregon.com/annual-communication or by using the form on the following page.

LADIES’ EVENTS Thursday, June 2, the Grand Master’s Lady has arranged a river tour on the Willamette Queen Sternwheeler. Boarding will be at the Salem Riverfront Park and busses from the Convention Center will begin loading at 11:00 a.m., or you are welcome to walk 3 blocks to the park. Enjoy a riverboat experience as you relive Oregon’s historical past while enjoying a relaxing, leisurely voyage. Lunch on-board will be a taco bar buffet.

Additionally, the “Hangin’ With My Gnomies” themed Ladies Luncheon will be on Friday, June 3, at 12:30 p.m. at the Salem Convention Center (deli sandwich buffet). For those ladies not attending either of these ladies’ events, you are welcome to join the men during the Thursday and/or Friday Fellowship luncheons.

LODGING For room reservations you may call The Grand Hotel directly at (503) 540-7800 or visit The Grand Hotel’s event-specific webpage below no later than Sunday, May 1 to take advantage of a Masonic Grand Lodge group discount:

https://bit.ly/3MHUjU2 There you can select your room type, as well as see the amenities and the cost. A full hot buffet breakfast is included with your room at the Grand Hotel. Room availability is first-come, first-served. Find alternate accommodation options on the Grand Lodge Annual Communication webpage.

Tentative Agenda

MEAL SIGN-UP FORM Please return form to: 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 Meal sign-up for everyone is also available online:

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

www.masonic-oregon.com/annual-communication

Check-in – Convention Center, 2nd Floor.

If you are not an Oregon G.L.O., D.D., or visiting Dignitary, and not ordering online, please use this form. Meal orders must reach the Grand Lodge office by Friday, May 20!

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Pringle Creek Room

Grand Master’s Banquet (By invitation only) - Formal 6:00 p.m. – No-host Social Hour 7:00 p.m. – Dinner

Thursday, June 2, 2022 Check-in – Convention Center, 2nd Floor 7:30 a.m. - Pringle Creek Room Morning Session: 7:45 a.m. – Musical Prelude 8:00 a.m. – Informal Opening (All invited) 10:00 a.m. – Formal Grand Lodge Opening 11:00 a.m. – Declare Ballot Open 11:00 a.m. – Ladies ‘Willamette Queen’ Tour 12:00 p.m. – Call to Refreshment Fellowship Luncheon – 12:00 p.m. Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – Call to Order 4:00 p.m. – Call to Refreshment Fellowship Banquet: (Masons & Guests) “Gnome More Covid, Gnome More Masks” Attire: Casual (nice jeans OK, no shorts) 6:00 p.m. – No-host Social Hour 7:00 p.m. – Dinner begins

Friday, June 3, 2022 Morning Session: 7:45 a.m. – Musical Prelude 8:00 a.m. – Call to Order 11:00 a.m. – Ballot Closed 11:00 a.m. – Mileage Payout Begins 11:45 a.m. – Election Results Announced 12:00 p.m. – Call to Refreshment 12:00 p.m. – Fellowship Luncheon 12:30 p.m – Ladies Luncheon “Hangin’ With My Gnomies” Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – Call to Order Undetermined Time – Ritual Closing Installation of 2022-2023 Officers: (All invited) 4:00 p.m. – Reception to Follow Banquets for PGMs, PGM’s Ladies, New Officers (Three separate banquets. By invitation only. See printed material for dinner locations.)

6:00 p.m. – No-host Social Hour 7:00 p.m. – Dinner

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— SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES — Thursday, 6/2/22 – Willamette Queen Sternwheeler Tour Sternwheeler & Lunch #_____tickets @ $35.00 ea. River tour aboard the Willamette Queen. Boarding will begin at 11:00 a.m. ~ Dress for the weather. Lunch on-board will be a Taco Bar Buffet Friday, 6/3/22 - Ladies Luncheon - “Hangin’ With My Gnomies” 12:30 p.m. – Santiam Rooms 1, 2 & 3: Deli Sandwich Buffet #_____tickets @ $25.00 ea. Subtotal $___________ ENCLOSED IS THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF:

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NE WS F ROM OU R LOD GES Eugene Lodge No. 11

Pearl Lodge No. 66

reat fellowship was enjoyed as representatives of the Portland Scottish Rite Temple Preservation Foundation paid a visit to W.B. Ben Overton and the brethren of Eugene Lodge No. 11 at their Stated Meeting in March. The Lodge was presented with a framed selection of signed Historic Masonic Temple Association Bonds. Before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, by the suggestion of W.B. Terin Mueller during his term, the Brothers of the Lodge generously voted to donate $25,000 to the Portland Scottish Rite Temple Building Preservation’s non-profit fund. Both Worshipful Masters met W.B. Richard Nowacki west of the ltar to receive the commemorative plaque. The Portland Temple, constructed in 1902, was the second purpose-built Scottish Rite Temple in the United States, and is the oldest continuously operating one. The Portland Scottish Rite greatly appreciates the support of the members of Eugene Lodge No. 11 so that the building can be preserved for many generations to come.

e had the honor of presenting a seldom seen award on the evening of March 5 at our Stated Meeting. W.B. Loren Newkirk was presented with his 70year Masonic Jewel. Present and contributing were his wife of 70 years, Marge, and their daughter Sharon. W.B. Loren is a Masons Mason, a 70-year member of Pearl Lodge, his only Lodge, and the Lodge where he was raised. Loren is also a Hiram award recipient, Past Master, Past Grand Patron of O.E.S., and is still a very active Lodge member.

Congratulations to W. B. Newkirk!

- submitted by W.B. Supreme Council Donor Officer

- submitted by M.W.B. W. Myles McMillan, Past Grand Master

pictured Left to Right: W.B. Ben Overton, W.B. Terin Mueller, and W. B. Richard Nowacki

Does your Lodge have a story of community involvement, upcoming events, etc. to submit? Submissions are due to Kristen Steltenpohl by the 5th of the previous month (i.e., articles for June issue are due by May 5th) to ks@masonic-oregon.com. 8

- submitted by M.W.B. W. Myles McMillan, P.G.M.

he Grand Master has appointed M.W.B. James Morgan, P.G.M. (2018-2019), as our new Assistant Grand Secretary. M.W.B. Jim handles special projects at the Grand Lodge office, and is a welcome addition to our staff.

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Join us for a fabulous day of golf at the Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City, to support the 18th Annual Student Assistance Golf Tournament benefiting the Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation (OMCF). Proceeds assist at-risk kids by ensuring the OMCF can support programs such as the: Masonic Model Student Assistance Program and Oregon Youth Transition Program. Lend your support to this fundraiser for the OMCF. There will be a lot of fun and some great prizes.

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75 Years Donald E. Adams William H. Bishop Bernard D. Brown William H. Buffum James O. Cason James. B. Conyers Gordon Crymes Dalton Fox Richard G. Halousek Richard M. Heyman Robert M. Holoubek Thomas E. House

This list includes those members who have achieved a membership milestone as of April 2022. We wish to extend our deepest appreciation and congratulations to these long-standing Brothers.

157 2 4 157 97 133 163 29 77 11 54 157

Howard Johansen Roland O. Kitching George L. Nicholls Wesley G. North John S. Roberts Louie E. Sansing Jack R. Sim John T. Turner Thomas W.H. Walker Theodore W. Walkup John T. Wintler

145 158 163 100 157 215 84 154 109 112 157

70 Years

Robert E. Adler Roy F. Anderson Edwin G. Anderson Harry K. Baker Gene L. Barnhart Donald L. Barrick Herbert D. Black Richard H. Bowers Arthur A. Bradley Estle E. Buchanan Roger P. Campbell Ronald C. Collman Donald A. Davis David W. De Cook 10

157 221 156 103 13 50 157 15 41 201 50 175 50 57

Kenneth K. Dykeman Joseph C. Elkins Donald A. Fancher S. M. Feely Robert E. Foss Alfred L. Foust C. Wayne Fryer George T. Gant Ted S. Georgioff Alan C. Goudy Wesley V. Haddock Theodore B. Hansen Jack A. Hartung Dale E. Helikson Fred H. Hichens Willmar O. Hipp Stanley A. Hodes Stephen C. Holmes Clifford B. Jenne James Q. Johnson Frank H. Kline Philip Lang Leslie L. Lawrence Donald W. Litchford Blair D. McCabe Roderick D. McKerlich Fred C. Mehl Thomas W. Mummey Charles J. Neff Loren F. Newkirk Cecil K. Norwood Lester C. Oades

139 44 152 11 145 157 3 68 157 114 157 107 157 112 195 118 157 154 160 15 84 46 103 157 50 127 55 100 139 66 157 207

Peter G. Olson William T. Peckham Donald L. Persinger Hugo L. Peterson Paul E. Pilcher Richard B. Reingold Phillip J. Reiter Clare A. Richard Gerald L. Risberg Ralph E. Saylor Stanley E. Schmidt Arnold H. Schumann Donald B. Scrivens Herbert J. Semler Wayne E. Severns Thomas J. Shipler Donald M. Simon Charles N. Skeans Robert W. Skirvin Paul E. Southworth N. Mack Staley Robert S. Steffanson James F. Stilwell Verling Thomas T. Robert Tobias Russell W. Tripp George D. Turnbull Thomas C. Vian Byron A. Ward Robert F. Wuerth W. Earle Zander

100 195 195 157 39 55 157 174 46 138 207 155 100 157 105 215 55 76 11 50 156 46 77 14 157 17 50 44 100 157 195

S E RV I C E AWA R D S

65 Years Robert B. Andrews 104 Lawrence F. Beck 24 Gerald W. Bercovitz 157 James B. Best 50 Richard G. Birkinshaw 2 Bryant H. Bishop 160 William F. Bitar 114 Lawrence S. Black 157 Floyd I. Black 157 Merlin L. Black 156 John L. Bobell 57 Leigh R. Bock 2 Donovan W. Bollig 145 Albert J. Bolliger 157 Vernon J. Bonner 195 Robert I. Boyd 59 Norman A. Brandvold 46 Theodore E. Burns 215 G. Wayne Carpenter 34 Merritt K. Chaffee 46 Billy R. Champion 103 James E. Churchill 68 John C. Compton 3 Robert M. Cool 51 Robert E. Corey 4 Thomas C. Cox 48 Donald E. Creech 57 Howard Davenport 50 Tudor F. Davis 145 Harold W. Davis 24 Wesley R. Decker 157 Peter M. DeLaubenfels 14 Warren T. Delavergne 51 James L. Denson 14 Harold W. Davis 24 Wesley R. Decker 157 Peter M. DeLaubenfels 14 Warren T. Delavergne 51 James L. Denson 14 Robert L. Derrick 2 John W. Deuel 103 Donald A. Drew 109 William W. Evans 157 Lawrence D. Faulkner 100 John S. Forney 156 Harold E. Fullman 92 Kenneth C. Gardner 9 Walter E. Garvin 109

Lloyd A. Gathright Gerald B. Goodwin Louis I. Gordon Robert L. Govro Clarence M. Graham Robert C. Graham Ronald D. Graves Richard V. Green Stanley A.J. Gresick Frank R. Griffiths George D. Guthrie Frank L. Hale Karl L. Hammer Carl L. Haney Norman D. Harms Edwin D. Harris Peter R. Harris Jack L. Haynes Harry L. Heilmann John A. Hentze John Hickman Alton E. Hoffman Ralph E. Holt George R. Honnell Louis Horn Harold N. Howard Eugene K. Itzen William A. Ivie William F. Jacobs Richard J. Jaeger Henry J. Jaeger Clyde M. James Robert H. Jenkins Thomas S. Jensen Walter E. Johnson Theodore L. Johnson Roy L. Johnson Donald T. Kerr P. William Kraft Vernon C. Labsch Clifford D. Lansdon George A. Larsen Donald H. Lawrenson Ernest Leffler Paul Lesher Albert L. Letsch Donald E. Link William D. Littlefield

84 34 17 17 223 201 46 215 14 77 157 157 32 139 46 59 50 44 7 11 7 24 100 152 29 64 7 64 155 95 95 152 11 11 156 11 48 23 11 157 145 46 163 25 84 77 7 208

Keith F. Lucas Stan Luther Victor A. Maling Raymond L. Malloy John B. Marshall James L. Martin Floyd V. Martin Malcolm A. McInnis Rolando Menegat William P. Merriam Edgar L. Michalson Morris D. Miller Edson S. Miller Robert W. Morris Ronald E. Moser Wayne D. Musgrove Ronald W. Nairn G. Laurence Nelson Ralph H. Nielsen G. B. Nielsen Paul W. Ober Ralph H. Olsen James R. Ottoman James B. Owens Ward A. Paldanius Douglas H. Parrott Lowell E. Patton Norman D. Peterson Eugene L. Pierce Loren E. Piper Norman A. Poole Richard W. Potter Earl W. Powers Eldon L. Propst Walter M. Prosser Elmer G. Quine Robert H. Rammin Ronald B. Ransom James E. Reeder Herald E. Reid Richard D. Reid Paul W. Richardson Gerald D. Ritter John S. Robertson Vernon W. Robinson Floyd D. Rogers Gary L. Romine Robert S. Russell

110 175 175 155 81 3 44 6 140 50 4 157 7 15 14 195 3 160 17 46 54 145 77 77 7 160 157 198 11 69 118 221 178 17 109 157 103 96 174 96 76 155 51 52 139 157 76 92 11

S E RV I C E AWA R D S William P. Russell Wallace A. Sabin Tom L. Sawyer Carl J. Schneemayer George F. Schulte Laurence R. Semler James R. Shaw William O. Sheppard Col. John D. Shoup Gerald E. Shultz Eugene H. Siegel Marvin L. Smith Marc S. Smith Wayne P. Smith James E. Staples

65 Years 130 59 160 140 17 157 57 105 195 3 157 109 208 127 157

J. William Stortz John A. Swanson Kenneth E. Thayer Fred P. Thompson Richard D. Thompson James W. Torrance Larry G. Valade Ronald A. Vandehey Roy E. Vaughn Robert W. Veelman William E. Vohs Norman Wapnick Andrew J. Ward Lester Warner Daniel R. Warnock

50 157 118 145 175 157 34 155 50 109 112 157 15 91 125

Phillip E. Welling R. Don Wells Gary W. West Robert E. Westhefer Leland W. Wiley Donald L. Williams Robert L. Williams Herbert R. Williamson John S. Wilson Arnold L. Winters L. Thomas Witty Kenneth L. Wulff Herman Ziegler Milton Zusman

11 154 34 145 163 84 223 24 34 23 100 81 15 157

1 114 11 103 195 175 88 96 1 50 81 56 201 77 65 13 84 127 77 106 51 30 154 160 201 92 109 3 154

Melvin Feitelson Robert J. Fincham Lloyd U. Fries Melvin B. Frye Gerald J. Fullman Maxwell L. Garrett Floyd S. Geller H. Wayne Gibbens James W. Gibson Roger F. Giles David E. Gilmore Gerald M. Gleaves David S. Gould Chas R. Gove Melvin L. Gowing Lloyd G. Graham William R. Griffin Richard E. Grolbert William P. Groomer Rodney L. Hadley Robert E. Hagan Kenneth W. Hamilton Jack I. Hamilton Richard S. Hancock Harvey G. Hanson Richard M. Harris Norman R. Harrison R. Dale Harrison Dwight L. Hayden

4 139 2 100 157 201 157 201 109 157 2 10 160 15 195 221 206 109 77 77 195 195 195 85 157 3 221 15 158

60 Years Rodney C. Adams 207 Chauncey F. Albro 44 Everett D. Alder 133 Jackie L. Bailey 10 Lloyd B. Baldwin 9 Edward E. Barron 77 Earl D. Barton 157 L. Dean Barzee 100 Robert E. Bauer 157 Bruce L. Bennett 34 Carl R. Benson 215 Gene R. Bentley 109 Walter N. Bickell 50 James E. Black 64 Robert C. Bloesinger 195 Wilbur L. Bluhm 215 Clyde H. Boddington 32 Robert L. Boldt 7 Paul F. Boswell 10 Daniel W. Box 198 Charles F. Bridge 155 Dennis C. Brundage 13 Ronald E. Brunk 50 Gary A. Buel 11 Jay W. Burchak 155 Donald D. Burk 164 Edwin M. Burns 51 L. Russell Cagwin 11 Charles W. Canedy 13 12

Jim L. Carlisle Ronald J. Carr Richard D. Chandler Donald L. Church Max J. Clausen Frederick G. Clayton Alfred B. Clough Howard M. Cockburn Charles R. Coffman Rodger Colgan Robert M. Courtney Alfred L. Craig Franklin W. Crail James E. Creswell Richard C. Crist C.W. Curnow Henry A. Day Glenn H Devin Richard L. Dick Richard W. Dixon Charley J. Donati James Dorman John Dorsch Philip E. Draper William E. Earlywine David L. Easley Charles C. Edgar Waldo Farnham William E. Farrow

60 Years Keith R. Herring John O. Hilderbrand Bill K. Hoag Raymond C. Hollemon John E. Hollingsworth Duane W. Hugulet Robert J. Imbrie Joseph W. Jarvis Roland H. Jensen James B. Johnson Robert G. Johnson Larry E. Kaseberg Stephen Kasserman Craig S. Kauffman Henry E. Keith Melvin R. Kelley Ronald F. Kemp Martin A. Kennedy Ralph J. Klenski Charles R. Knight Leonard Krichevsky Robert W. Krueger Jack H. Kuhn Robert E. Ladarre James G. Larsen Richard H. Lee Joseph W. Leptich Warren C. Levecke Monte J. Lewis Donald E. Loos Shelton Luttrell Billy E. Maddox Wesley R. Malcolm Donald S. Maple Wilber B. Mars Charles L. Marsters Richard A. Martin Wayne L. Martin Rayford W. McClellan Allen H. McCloskey Dennis M. McCord John W. Meadows Richard L. Millberg Charles F. Miller Ronald L. Miller Jerry H. Moffett Glenn W. Mollenhour John L. Moore

107 15 7 112 45 155 6 67 163 55 154 15 154 84 24 51 160 11 139 48 157 27 11 55 140 7 92 45 127 6 32 223 51 6 46 50 110 157 195 215 3 89 223 174 140 11 32 154

Karl G. Morris 57 C. Vern Morris 55 Allen W. Morris 106 Edward T. Morrison 163 Leonard V. Morse 41 Roderick K. Murray 69 Harlan R. Neal 33 John R. Olson 1 William H. Padie 46 Fredric B. Pearce 155 Robert B. Piatt 46 Harvey N. Pickerel 215 R. Charles Ponder 215 Richard L. Porter 155 Walter A. Pose 201 John M. Quier 97 David E. Rasmussen 206 Roy Redman 145 Robert T. Reed 57 Bobby J. Reisch 164 Joseph R. Renault 201 Benjamen F. Richardson 15 Edgar N. Roberts 112 Calvin E. Robison 72 Wade W. Robley 155 Francis K. Rose 51 Louis I. Rucker 88 Michael B. Russell 10 James C. Sage 154 Lowell R. Saylor 138 Roy J. Schoffstoll 155 Fred J. Schrecengost 201 Dennis H. Schroeder 206 Len R. Schwarz 69 John O. Sether 127 Paul W. Shipman 77 Ronald C. Short 77

S E RV I C E AWA R D S J. James Simpson John E. Skoog Wm. G. Slonecker Eugene N. Snow Wayne A. Spencer Robert F. Stark Loran T. Steinberg Arthur E. Stevens John W. Stonelake Samuel S. Sumner Jack G. Thomas George E. Trahern Gerald R. Treber William C. Tubbs Donald C. Turner Dan A. Unruh Irvine L. Urie Glenn O. Varnado Robert Vasko Arthur F. Wales Ronald B. Walker Thomas D. Wallace Jack L. Wallis John Welch James H. Wells Vern S. Wertz Phillip G. Willard Jimmy R. Willard Roger K. Williams Robert N. Wilson John N. Wilson William G. Wilson James R. Wilson Allen E. Woods W. Lane Woods Paul H. Wuerth Gerald R. Youngblood

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