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Jan – Mar 2022
Volume 65 Issue 1
From Roger Folmar Grand Chef de Gare
Grand Wreck Welcomes New Voyageurs
Well, the clocks have been moved forward and Spring has sprung. First, I like to thank Voiture 542 for hosting the Grand Cheminot. They did an outstanding job and those who attended will agree with me. A great highlight, in my opinion, was the wreck bringing us 10 new Voyageurs Militaire. So, you see there are veterans in our communities who will join us if we ask them. Back to Spring as we all know this is the time when everything starts a new. So, we should get back doing the programs of the 40&8. I know my Locale is back doing Flags for First Graders. Since the virus has slowed down the schools are willing to let us back in so we can give the class. I know most of you have reach out to your members who haven't renew, but I am asking you to contact them again and find out why they haven't renewed. Let them know they are a valuable asset to your Locale and are wanted and needed. I know the Grand Correspondent talked about reports and it is time to start working on them. As we all know the job isn't done until the paperwork is completed. I am also the Grand Directeur for Carville Star and I really appreciate receiving reports from the Locals. It makes my job easier when I have to make the Grand report. Even a negative report is better than no report. I guess I have rambled along long enough. Don’t forget! The Grand Promenade will be In El Paso June 24 thru 26. I hope you all can attend. I know Voiture 605 will make you feel welcome. Finally, I wish you a Happy Easter.
A Grand Wreck was held just before the Spring Cheminot to properly welcome 10 Voyageurs Militaire. A few had been members for a while, but due to limitations at their locale had not received a proper initiation into La Societe. Grand Chef de Gare Roger Folmar opened the event and Grand Chef de Gare Passe David Knutson was the Wrecking Chef. A large showing of support was given by the Voyageurs Militaire who also attended and provided an appropriate welcome to each of our new members. As a group our new Voyageurs Militaire raised hundreds for 40 & 8 programs with works of art being auctioned off at the dinner later that evening. With everyone’s involvement the key element of FUN was achieved. A big Thank You to those who helped make the event memorable and successful.
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