Among the perpetual members of our Chapter, from left: General of the Armies John J. Pershing, Major General George S. Patton, President John F. Kennedy, Governor and Senator Leverett Saltonstall Military Order of the World Wars Greater Boston Chapter Chartered: 11 September 1919 Chapter Meeting of 8 January 2013 A view of the pre-meeting socializing at the Union Oyster House
Our Finance Officer, Ltc Mike Lavey, center, is sworn is as a perpetual member by chapter commander LTC Walt Stamper, left, with the assistance of Region 1 Commander, Capt Harry Weinberg, right, who was Mike Lavey s sponsor in the chapter LTC Walt Stemper, left, swears in COL Bob Dolan, center, with encouragement from Bob s sponsor, CPT frank zarba, on the right, and LTg Tad Olestrom is seated on the left
Lieutenant general tad olestrom, usaf (ret.) makes a point in his speech to the chapter CAPT Paul Mawn, who has been so active in Harvard ROTC alumni affairs is to General Olestrom s right. On the left side of the table, beside and to the left of CAPT Harry Weinberg, is LTG Robert E. Kelley, USAF (ret.), a former Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy (as was LTG Olestrom). Lower left: ltc kevin upton Walt presents LTG Olestrom with a certificate of appreciation for his fine speech
Our long-time companion, COL John Steiner, has also become a perpetual member. He, Bill Maloney and Larry Willwerth will be sworn in as perpetual members at the next meeting at which they are present. Also waiting to be sworn is CAPT Mary Jo Majors, USN. A fine group of members gathered for the 8 January meeting, a wintry day in Boston. Special recognition is due to CAPT Ed Rainsford, our Guadalcanal veteran, who lets nothing keep him from a meeting and to LTC Kevin Upton, in town from the Washington, DC area. Guests were introduced: COL Charles Hyland, LTG Robert E. Kelley, and Robert McGovern. It can only be said that the occasion was a rare honor for the Chapter. Much credit belongs to both Paul Mawn and Walt Stamper for making the necessary arrangements to bring such a distinguished guest speaker to our Chapter. LTG Tad J. Olestrom, USAF (Ret.), is currently Director of the National Security Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a former Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy. We were also greatly honored with the presence of LTG Robert E. Kelley, USAF (Ret.), also a former Superintendent of the Air Force Academy. Many thanks to Paul Mawn for his invaluable work in arranging this memorable day. The meeting opened with an invocation, a pledge of allegiance to the flag and a reading of the MOWW Preamble. Chapter Commander LTC Walt Stamper presided. Finance Officer Mike Lavey reported that the Chapter s balances amounted to $8,671. COL Larry Willwerth took the place of the Adjutant who has taken up winter quarters in Georgia. Al Mundo briefed the meeting on the proposed visit to the World War II museum. CAPT Paul Mawn, USN (Ret.), who has been an inspirational leader in positive alumni initiatives at Harvard University, introduced the guest speaker, Lieutenant General Tad Olestrom, USAF (Ret.) of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. General Olestrom gave an informative speech concerning the his role as Director of the National Security Program at the JFK School, the objectives of current programs at the School touching on the topics of public service, political security, executive education, initiatives focused on bringing people of different backgrounds and skills together, and engaging students in topics of national, international and global concern. Following the speech, Walt presented General Olestrom with a Certificate of Appreciation and expressed the gratitude of the Chapter for his taking the time to address the group. Our Newest Perpetual Member 2LT Patrick j. Lupfer receives his bars from his family members
The scene at historic Faneuil hall in boston at which the new 2lts of the liberty battalion were commissioned on 12 january, including 2lt Patrick J. Lupfer Our newest perpetual member is 2LT Patrick J. Lupfer, USA, who was commissioned on Saturday, 12 January and became our member on the same date. The officers of the Chapter voted to extend an offer of complimentary perpetual membership to LT Lupfer, the reasons which are fully described in the brochure distributed by the (ROTC) Liberty Battalion of Northeastern University at the ceremony held at Faneuil Hall. Following the commissioning, Bill Maloney made the announcement of the award of perpetual membership to 2LT Lupfer and made a brief speech outlining the history and aims of the Order. LTC Gary Soldato, USA (Ret.), the newly-retired former Professor of Military Science at Northeastern University, and also a perpetual member of the Greater Boston Chapter, was on hand for the swearing in and pinning the bars on LT Lupfer and congratulated him on his achievements in the ROTC program, which occurred principally under LTC Soldato s command. During LTC Soldato s tenure the Liberty Battalion was awarded the coveted MacArthur Award and all of the new officers commissioned on 12 January owe the principal part of their training to Gary Soldato. Also on hand to participate and offer congratulations were Department of Massachusetts Commander, CDR Bob Gillen, Chapter Commander LTC Walt Stamper and Silver Patrick Henry Award Recipient COL John Power (awarded for his patriotic work at Northeastern University). We have reprinted below 2 LT Lupfer s page in the brochure distributed by the Liberty Battalion at the commissioning and it should be easy to understand from it why we are proud to have him as a companion.
cpt William j. Maloney, USA (Fmr) of the Greater Boston Chapter, announces the award of perpetual membership to 2lt Patrick J. Lupfer at the commissioning ceremony at Faneuil hall. Bill was also commissioned out of the rotc program at northeastern university and is a Vietnam veteran having served there with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. CPT Maloney is a recipient of a Silver Patrick Henry Award for his Patriotic work at Northeastern University, with particular reference to the creation of the new Veterans memorial and the leadership of the ROTC Alumni Society. After the Ceremony: from left cpt William Maloney, usa (fmr.), Ltc Walton Stamper, usa (ret.), parents Patrick and Nancy lupfer, 2lt Patrick lupfer, cdr Robert gillen, usn (Ret.). Photo Courtesy of COL John Power, usa (ret.)
GREATER BOSTON CHAPTER CALENDAR Tuesday, 5 February Chapter Meeting, Union Oyster House. The speaker will be FBI Acting Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge of the New England Division Kevin Swindell. Topic: Cyber Crime Wed., 20 February, USCG Base, start time TBD Staff Meeting Tuesday, 5 March Chapter Meeting, Union Oyster House. Speaker will be SSG Sharalis Canales, USA, Medical Service Corps. Wed. 20 March, USCG Base, start time TBD Staff Meeting Tuesday, 2 April Chapter Meeting, Union Oyster House. Speaker will be Deputy Chief Gerald Fontana, BFD. Topic: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Wed. 17 April, USCG Base, start time TBD Staff Meeting Tuesday, 7 May Chapter Meeting, World War II Museum in Natick, MA. See below. Wed. 15 May, USCG Base, start time TBD Staff Meeting Saturday, 1 June, Region I Annual Convention tentatively planned for Newport, RI. More details will follow as we approach the date. Tuesday, 4 June Chapter Meeting, Union Oyster House. This is the final meeting before our summer adjournment. There will be no speaker. This is our traditional wrap-up for the year and special awards are customarily given at this meeting. Officers will be installed for the new season. Annual Youth Patriotic Leadership Scholarship Appeal: It was a Chapter tradition for those attending a meeting to put $5 in a basket to fund our annual Youth Patriotic Leadership program. With the change in IRS requirements for deductibility of donations, we now ask for checks for $50 (or whatever sum you would like to donate) to support this cause. In brief, the program is conducted by Norwich University with the participation of, and scholarships provided by, MOWW chapters. We are very proud of this program which has been developed by Norwich and LTC Mike Jarvis of the Green Mountain Chapter. Our GB Chapter has led in providing financial support and instructors, notably Bob Gillen, Gerry Hayes, Larry Willwerth and Harry Weinberg. Please send your checks to MOWW, P.O. Box 290102, Boston, MA 02129 made payable to Greater Boston Chapter, MOWW. Please note in the memo section of the check that it is a scholarship donation. If you plan to donate to this year s effort, please make a point to do so as soon as possible as the program will soon commence.
ADVANCE NOTICE: MAY MEETING: We have heard great things about the Museum of World War II in Natick. Therefore, we have tentatively scheduled a group tour of the Museum in lieu of our regular venue. The Museum admission fee is $25 and we must be at the site and ready to go by 1100, plus or minus. Walt will scout the area for a suitable nearby restaurant so that we can meet for lunch/brunch and have time to move over to the Museum. Much more information will follow. In view of the arrangements for lunch and the tour, there will be no usual business conducted at the meeting. See the next item regarding the necessary rearrangements. NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS: In view of the Museum tour scheduled for May, nominations for next year s officer slate will be pushed up to the March meeting, and elections will be held at the April meeting. Installation of officers will, however, occur on the usual schedule at the June meeting. Please Reserve the Date: Region I Annual Convention - 1 June.