I look forward to working with all four ladies and their organizations as we combine our efforts in behalf of the Allied Orders in honoring the Grand Army of the Republic. Past experience indicates that my schedule for the year will begin to fill rapidly. Written requests are recommended since memory overload and misunderstandings can and do occur. I would urge all brothers who have the opportunity to attend the Remembrance Day activities at Gettysburg on Saturday, November 16th. Brigadier General Corfman and his committee have done an excellent job in the past and I am sure that this year will be no exception.
Any organization is always one generation from extinction.
Without recruiting new and younger members, our organization is doomed to extinction. This is an activity in which each one of us must be involved. Additionally, the development of the rapid communications network, e mail and fax, within the order has greatly increased the efficiency with which we are conducting our business. I would like to support and encourage the continued use and improvement of this network. I would like to encourage all those in leadership position who do not use at least one of these forms of communication to consider installing and using one or both.