SMA | 47th Annual Dinner Program

th 47 Annual Conference The President and Northern Chapter of the

SERGEANTS MAJOR ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

Present the FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MILITARY BANQUET Lions Gate Hotel & Conference Center Sacramento, California Saturday, the Tenth of October Two Thousand and Fifteen

COLONEL (CA) MICHAEL L. HERMAN CALIFORNIA STATE MILITARY RESERVE

COL Michael Herman was appointed Deputy Commander, Army, of the California State Military Reserve in October 2013. He previously served as the Vice Chief of Staff for the California Military Department since January 2011, and as the Director of Facilities and Engineering for the California National Guard from 2007 to 2010. He commanded the Engineer Brigade, 40th Infantry Division (Mech) from February 2004 until its deactivation in September 2007. COL Herman joined the California Army National Guard in 1990. His early Guard service was with the 579th Engineer Battalion, where he has served as a staff officer, S-3, Executive Officer, and Battalion Commander. From May 2006 through May 2007 he mobilized along with HHD Engineer Brigade, 40th ID, and served as the Deputy Division Commander of the Gulf Region Division, US Army Corps of Engineers, Multi-National Force Iraq, in Baghdad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

COL Herman was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army following graduation from West Point in 1979. After completion of Airborne and Ranger training, he was assigned to US Army Europe.

His six years in Germany included tours with the 82d Engineer Battalion, where he commanded a company, and with the Army Corps of Engineers.

He then transferred to the Presidio of San Francisco, where he served as Chief of the Engineer Team in the Readiness Group. His final active assignment was as Deputy Post Engineer for the Presidio.

COL Herman is a registered Civil Engineer in California. For over ten years he worked as a designer, project manager, and construction manager for

CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group in Novato, California. Prior to returning to full-time service with the Guard, he worked for two years as a project and construction manager and quarry engineer with Lunny Grading and Paving in Nicasio, California. From 2002 to 2007 he served as the Chief of Planning, Programming and Construction in the Facilities Directorate of the California National Guard.

COL Herman has been honored as a Distinguished Graduate of the Engineer Officer Advanced Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and Command and General Staff College. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the California Legion of Merit. He wears both the Parachutist Badge and the Ranger Tab. He has been awarded the silver deFluery medal by the Army Engineer Association, and is a Fellow of the Society of American Military Engineers. In addition to his Bachelor’s Degree from the United States Military Academy, he holds a Master of Science in Project and Construction Management from Golden Gate University.

COL Herman is President of the Sacramento Post of the Society of American Military Engineers. He is a long-time member of the Association of the US Army, the Army Engineer Association, the National Guard Association of the United States, the National Guard Association of California, and Rotary International. A native of South Dakota, he resides with his wife Deanna and two children in El Dorado Hills, California.

The Sergeants Major Association of California, Inc. OFFICERS President CSM Ron Cabrera

Secretary SGM (Ret) Linda Korbel

Vice President CSM (Ret) Jose Gomez

Treasurer SFC (Ret) Charles Massicotte

Second Vice Presidents North: CSM (Ret) Andres Roman Central: SGM (Ret) Carlos Fernandez South: CSM Refugio Rosas

Board of Trustees MSG (Ret) Ken Wahl 1SG (Ret) Reggie Jones MSG (Ret) Lorie Clayton

-Past Presidents-

1982-83 CSM HARLAN J. HARRIS

1968-69 CSM EMERY R. FRANK*

1983-85 CSM ROBERT L. STONE*

1969-70 CSM HESTER PARKER*

1985-87 CSM TERRY L. HILL

1970-71 CSM DANIEL SORIA*

1987-88 CSM JAMES W. BAKER

1971-72 CW5 RAYMOND T. GUSTAFSON III*

1988-89 SMSGT HANS F. BOENSEL

1972-73 CSM JOHN B. ESHOM

1989-91 CSM JIMMIE F. MAXEY

1973-74 CSM KEITH W. BAUSSERMAN*

1991-93 SGM ANDREW R. STRAUSS

1974-75 CSM DICK A. WATERS*

1993-94 CSM TERRY WILLIAMS

1975-76 CSM ELDON POWELL*

1994-97 CSM ROLLAND E. ALEXANDER II

1976-77 CSM LEONARD R. SOLDANO

1997-99 CSM JOHN L. DEARINGER

1977-78 CSM HARLAN J. HARRIS

1999-2003 CSM ROBERT DELANEY

1978-79 SGM BORIS M. MENEGHELLI

2003-2007 MSG KEN WAHL

1979-80 SGM HENRY W. DEMERS

2007-2008 CSM JIM BERRY*

1980-81 CSM JIMMIE F. MAXEY

2008-2011 1SG REGGIE JONES

1981-82 SGM RODRICK DAVIS

2011-2013 MSG (Ret) LORIE CLAYTON * Deceased

PROGRAM

Welcome & Introductions........................ SGM David Mc Ferrin Presentation of Colors.......................... Veterans Honor Program National Anthem........................................ Veterans Honor Program Tribute to Fallen Comrades................................... CSM Ron Cabrera Invocation.............................................. SGM Desmond Knight Toasts...................................................... SGM David Mc Ferrin Dinner..................................................... Lions Gate Hotel Staff Guest Speaker........................................COL (Ret) Michael Herman Presentation of Awards......................................... CSM Ron Cabrera Induction of Newly Elected Officers............MSG (Ret) Lorie Clayton

Retirement of the Colors...................... Veterans Honor Program Benediction......................................... SGM Desmond Knight Entertainment.......................... Real Housewives of Rio Linda Meet & Greet Hospitality.............................Northern Chapter Hospitality Committee

THE SERGEANTS MAJOR ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

Fallen Comrades SGM Andrew J. Caples CSM Richard H. Menden CSM Dick A. Waters MSG Wilbur Myers CSM Alex C. Bravo MSG Leo Pascal MSG Robert R. Sullivan CSM Clyde A. Arnold SMSgt Clarence N. Wagner SFC Richard F. Moruzzi CSM Joesph F. Kazmierski SGM William W. Jorgenson MSG Donald W. Rickard CSM Bud A. Vickery 1SG James Dunn MSG William Newman CSM James Graves SFC Kent Allen MSG Danny Debusk CSM Robert Davis SFC Ramon Espinoza SGM John Bergmueller CSM Keith Bauserman

MSG Vaden D. Jackson SGM Patrick Keating 1SG Albert Lopez CSM Thomas Hollingshead CSM John Kintsel SGM Willis Mathews SGM Tony Lopez MSG Geraldine Farrow MSG Beninio Martinez CW3 Theodore Hambleton PSG Levern B. O’dell SGM William Melton CSM Robert Lukens MSG Earl Thee SGM Mamoru Yokomizo SGM Albert J. Moreta SGM Anthony A. Rodriquez SGM Janis Bernsteins CSM Walter E. Arthur MSG David Considine CSM August Lane SFC Pascal Lancaster SGM James Glenn CSM Donald Urain MSG Walt P. Pullen SGM Orin K. Ripley SFC Thomas J. Stanley

PSG Andrew T. Ramirez CSM Douglas A. Leith SGM Robert A. Keeran SGM Edward De Winter SGM Charles Bishop SGM Verlan W. Grant SGM Paul Barbour MSG Mark E. Lisberg MSG Ronald G. Mc Gowan MSG David P. Vickers CW4 Johnny Barela, Jr. CSM Herbert T. Hodgson CSM Hester Parker CPO Nicholas T. Shimko CSM Ray V. Pendleton CSM Francis W. Tracey SGM James Lancaster SGM Galen D. Hecht CSM Elden C. Powell CSM Robert V. Holtby SGM Frederick Will CSM Andrew L. Rucquoy SGM Doris Jean Drennan CSM Norman Sanborn CSM Erwin Neuenschwander SGM Frank Reno MSG Albert Mendoza

CSM Vernon Llewellyn CW5 Raymond T. Gustafson CSM Arval L. King SGM R. Dennis Bannon SGM Jerry R. Frazier CSM Ray V. Risi CSM William E. Jacobi MSG Elliott Gipson CSM Robert Floyd CSM James W. Berry MSG Robert E. Moore, Sr. 1SG Gerald E. Moore CSM Andrew Tyra, Jr. SFC Ronald L. Smith SFC Ronald S. Hellwitz CSM Robert L. Stone MSG David A. Traum MSG Joseph E. Dela Fuente MSG Dixie L. Porter CSM Lewis R. Allen SGM William Leahy CSM Jerry D. Reese CSM Daniel R. Soria

In memory of their leadership, commitment, and service to this Association and our Nation.

THE SERGEANTS MAJOR ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA The Sergeants Major Association of California was officially organized on October 19, 1968 by the Sergeants Major of the California Army National Guard. Although the organization primarily consists of Senior Noncommissioned Officers of the California Army and Air National Guard, membership is open to all Senior Noncommissioned Officers of the reserve and active components of the United States Military. (Enlisted ranks of E-7 through E-9) The Executive Board Members of the Association are elected to their posts by the membership. The Association is divided into three chapters representing the Northern, Central and Southern regions of the State. Each Chapter elects its own officers, holds meetings and participates in local projects.

The Association holds two regular meetings each year. The first is the mid-year conference in the spring at Camp San Luis Obispo, home of the California National Guard. The second is the annual conference that is held on the Columbus Day weekend in one of the chapter areas.

The Sergeants Major Association was formed and dedicated to improving the status and image of the National Guard and promoting the well being, welfare and qualifications of the enlisted members of the National Guard. It also provides a forum for Senior Noncommissioned Officers to meet and share ideas and experiences to improve and maintain the professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps.

Because of its importance to the professional development of the soldiers of the California National Guard, continuous support of the NCO Schools has always been a primary concern of the Association.

Since its organization, the Association was instrumental in the establishment of the NCO and Enlisted Clubs at Camp San Luis Obispo, Camp Roberts and Fort Irwin for use by the enlisted personnel of the California National Guard. A recreational vehicle park was constructed at Camp San Luis Obispo, by the Association members, for use by all soldiers and airmen of the California National Guard.

Other noteworthy areas of support by the Association include funding of college scholarships for enlisted personnel of the California National Guard, donations to the California Vietnam War Memorial that has been built on the Capitol grounds in Sacramento, financial support of the State Chaplain’s Fund for Guard personnel in need as well as Operation Cornerstone to support the California Military Museum.

In recognition of outstanding merit, the Association presents, annually, a U.S. Savings Bond to the State Army National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and the State Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. A framed Certificate of Achievement is awarded to the State Soldier and Airman of the Year.

The Association’s Auxiliary, comprised of the members’ spouses or individuals sponsored by a member of the SMA. It provides philanthropic support to the California Veterans Home inYountville and Barstow as well as funding for scholarships for California National Guard enlisted members and the State Chaplain’s Fund for Guard personnel in need.

th 47 Annual Conference

MILITARY BANQUET COMMITTEES Second Vice President North CSM (Ret) Andres H. Roman

2015 Conference Northern Chapter Conference Committee

Protocol SGM David Mc Ferrin

Registration Northern Chapter Conference Committee

Friday Evening Special Northern Chapter Conference Committee

Hospitality Northern Chapter Conference Committee

Color Guard Veterans Honors Program

Special Recognition COL (Ret) Ron Dorville - Wine Donation Deen Design - Graphic Design & Printing SGM (Ret) Andrew Strauss - Photography Lions Gate Hotel Staff

The 47th Annual Military Banquet is hosted by The Northern Chapter of the Sergeants Major Association

OUR CREED We, the members of the Sergeants Major Association of the State of California, being desirous of improving the status and image of the National Guard and Reserve Forces and in promoting the well-being, welfare and qualifications of the enlisted members of the National Guard and Reserve Forces, dedicate ourselves to maintaining the professionalism required of us and pledge ourselves to this creed.

PROTOCOL & TOASTS Protocol is a system of rules that explain and describe the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations. For our purposes protocol is a comfortable blend of etiquette and good manners along with military traditions and courtesies. One of the traditions we will follow tonight is the tradition of offering formal toasts at the beginning of our evening. These toasts are specific and prescribed; several of our members have been chosen to offer these toasts. We request that you do not offer any spontaneous toasts. The toasts are listed below in order, along with the proper response.

Toast: To the President of the United States Response: To the President Toast: To the Governor of California Response: To the Governor Toast: To the California National Guard Response: To the Guard Toast: To our Soldiers and Airmen Response: To our Soldiers and Airmen Toast: To the Sergeants Major Association Response: To the Association Toast: To the Families Response: To the Families Ladies and Gentlemen, Please change to your water glass for the next toast Toast: To our Fallen Comrades Response: To our Fallen Comrades