MUSEUM MUSINGS
A PUBLICATION OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE / SPECIAL FORCES
BRANCH HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 70060, FT BRAGG, NC 28310-5000
[email protected] or [email protected]
website: www.jfkwebstore.com
FEBRUARY
VOLUME 12, ISSUE 1 (08-1)
“To Honor, Support, Protect, and Remember the Heritage”
A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Bill Palmer
I would like to thank Col.(R) Joe Kilgore and CSM (R) Joe Lupyak for doing all the background work on establishing the MSG (R)
JAMES C."JIMMY" DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. The general membership of the Museum Association will be asked
to vote their approval to change the Constitution so we can establish this scholarship. We have received over $20,000 in
contributions in memory of Jimmy Dean. A postcard Ballot is mailed with this copy of this MUSEUM MUSINGS.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND SUGGESTIONS!!
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NEW CONTRIBUTIONS MADE IN MEMORY OF MSG (R) JAMES C. “JIMMY” DEAN
ANONYMOUS
BAKER, CONRAD “BEN”
BENJAMIN, DON
DONALD C. JUTZ
KAPLAN, JACK
SFA CHAPTER 1-18
SFA CHAPTER 55
SNOW, JOHN
WENDT, WERNER
Total amount donated by 153 contributors to date is: $20,165.00.
THE SECRETARY’S SECTION
By George Heib
Thanks to several of our members we had now adopted all of our departed comrades from the GWOTon IMO plates. This list now
includes those who died in training accidents. (see chart below). We now have 153 names sponsored from the 886 SF guys, (and
Australian Army Training Team soldiers attached to SF) who were KIA in VN.
BRANCH
CIVIL AFFAIRS
PSYOPS
RANGER
SF
SOAR
TOTALS
NUMBER KIA
37
12
29
109
35
222
IMO PLATES ADOPTED
36
12
28
105
35
216
NUMBER LEFT
1
0
1
4
0
6
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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY
ANNUAL
DONOR
LIFE
CENTURY
MEMBERSHIP REPORT 08-1
$ LEVEL
MUSINGS-07-1
$
10.00
31
$
10.00
17
$
100.00
437
$
100.00
180
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
15
51
435
198
CENTURY & LIFE
BENEFACTORS
PATRONS
LEADERSHIP MEMBERS
HONOR MEMBERS
DISTINGUISHED DONORS
PACESETTERS
SPECIAL DONORS
** HONORARY MEMBERS
SUB TOTAL (ACTIVE MEMBERS)
LOST ADDRESSES
197
38
18
9
3
1
0
1
78
1010
258
1268
$
200.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 100,000.00
-0-
TOTAL
*
214
43
10
11
3
1
0
1
79
1061
254
1315
Widows, SOF Organizations, MOH recipients, some SFA Chapters, SOF Commanders and CSM’s.
THE TREASURER'S REPORT
Bennie Pokemire
We really appreciate all the donations from our repeat contributors. I believe this is the first time that we had one person make 17
separate donations during one quarter. It seemed that we barely acknowledged one donation when another one was received in the
next mail delivery.. For your information: Our cash on hand seems to be large, but remember that we have to keep enough on hand
to meet commitments voted at the meetings, (new carpeting for the Museum, $10,000.00, carpet in gift shop in annex to complement
Regimental Hall of Fame: $2.500.00, Shelter in Place supplies: $1,000.00, Web Page Development: NTE 10,000.00, Advertising:
$10,000.00 for year, gift certificates for the Museum use), plus all the State taxes that must be paid in January.
THANKS - YOU ARE SPECIAL !!
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Bennie
THE TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 2007
TOTAL ENDING CASH ASSETS
A. G. EDWARDS ACCOUNTS
PLUS APPROXIMATELY IN STOCK/MERCHANDISE FOR GIFT SHOP/BOOK STORE
PLUS A CARGO VAN VALUED AT
TOTAL CASH, STOCK, AND OTHER ASSETS
$
$
$
$
$
66,852.18
330,972.49
93,000.00
14,475.00
505,299.67
CONTRIBUTIONS (SINCE LAST MUSINGS)
($5,000.00 PLUS) NEW LEADERSHIP MEMBERS
JAMES W. LEWIS (THREE DONATIONS) # 21
($1,000.00 PLUS) NEW BENEFACTOR MEMBERS
OSS 101 ASSOCIATION # 88
SFC (R) LARRY L. TODT # 89
($100.00 PLUS) DONATIONS AND NEW LIFE OR CENTURY MEMBERS
THOMAS C. ANDERSON (LIFE AND CENTURY MEMBER)
SGM (R) WILLIAM COOMBS (LEADE3RSHIP MEMBER)
JOSE A. CUEVAS, JR. (NEW LIFE AND CENTURY MEMBER)
F & F OF THE 505 RCT ASSN (NEW CENTURY MEMBER)
MSG (R) TOMMIE L. GILBREATH (NEW LIFE MEMBER)
MSG (R) JOHN A. GOMES
SFC (R) DAN AND CPT YVONNE HEIB (BENEFACTORS)
LTC (R) GEORGE D. HEIB (HONOR MEMBER)
SGM (R) VLADIMIR (JAKE) JAKOVENKO (SIX DONATIONS)
(PATRON)
DONALD C. JUTZ
MSG (R) R. MICHAEL KARR (LEADERSHIP MEMBER)
LTC (R) JOHN RILEY MORTON (SEVEN DONATIONS) (HONOR MEMBER)
Maj (R) JOHN PLASTER (PATRON)
MSG (R) MILFORD J. ROGERS (2 DONATIONS (LIFE & CENTURY MBR)
BOB AND KAREN SEJAS (CENTURY MEMBERS)
SFA CHAPTER 1-18 (DISTINGUISHED DONOR)
SFA CHAPTER 51( NEW CENTURY MEMBER)
CSM R) MAC WILLIAMSON
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND/OR ANNUAL RENEWALS
1SG (R) ED J. BOOTH (CENTURY MEMBER)
MSG (R) GARY DALTON
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LAWRENCE C. LEOPLOD (LIFE AND CENTURY MEMBER)
JOHN R. OAKS (THREE DONATIONS)(CENTURY AND LIFE)
CALVIN B. PARRISH (THREE DONATIONS)(BENEFACTOR)
ART & BETTY PHILLIPS (CENTURY MEMBERS)
MSGF (R) MILFORD “JACK” ROGERS (LIFE AND CENTURY MEMBER)
FLT LT HELEN A. TUCKER
MSG WINSTON G. R. TUCKER
SGM (R) JOHN E. SNOW (CENTURY AND LIFE)
LTC DREW M. VARGO (CENTURY AND LIFE MEMBER)
The numbers of donations listed above are those that have been received since the last Musings.
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE IN MEMORY OF
These contributions were made in the memory of departed comrades, friends, or relatives.
PERSON MEMORIALIZED (OR HONORED)
12TH SFG(A)/3/B/B22-SEATTLE
MSG GABRIEL R. ALAMO (DSC) KIA RVN 7-6-64
SFC EUGENE ASHLEY, JR. (MOH) KIA USARA-L-773 LANG VEI RVN 2-7-68
CPT KARL W BAUDISTEL, AUSTRALIAN. ARMY TRAINING TEAM,KIA, RVN 8-13-67
WO II WAYNE D. BLANCK, AUSTRALIAN. ARMY TRAINING TEAM, KIA RVN, 9-20-66
SSFC DOMINGO R. S. BORJA (DSC) KIA, RVN 2-21-66
SFC RUSSELL P. BOTT (DSC), KIA, RVN 12-2-68
LAWRENCE BOWERS
CPT NORMAN E. BALDWIN (DSC), KIA RVN, 8-28-68
SSG LESLIE L. BRUCKER, JR. (DSC), KIA RVN 8-25-68
SFC WILLIAM M. BRYANT (MOH) KIA RVN 3-24-69
SGT BRIAN L. BUKER (MOH), KIA RVN , 4-5-70
SFC EARL F. BURKE, (SS), KIA LANG VEI RVN 2-7-68
MAJ JEFFREY R. CALERO, 20th SFG(A), KIA AFGHANISTAN 10-29-07
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER MARK T. CARTER, US NAVY SEALS- KILLED IN IRAQ ON12-11-07
MAJ AMES B. CONWAY (DSC) KIA RVN 4-12-66
CPT WELLS E. CUNNINGHAM (SS) KIA DUC CO, 8-17-66
SSG JOSEPH F. CURRERI, 1st SFG (A) NON BATTLE DEATH, PHILLIPINES 10-26-07
MSG ROBERT G. DANIEL (DSC) KIA RVN 3-16-69
CPT ANTHONY "TONY" DANILENKO, AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM, KIA RVN , 4-25-68
WO II D JOHN T.DURRINGTON, AUSTRALIAN. ARMY TRAINING TEAM, KIA RVN, 5-30-68
HERR GERHARD EICHMAN "TROJAN HORSE DESIGNER"
TSGT BILLY JOE ELLISTON USAF DET 2, 1st SOW “MC-130-CHERRY 2” SON TAY ASSAULT FORCE
WO II M. W.GILL, AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM KIA RVN 5-6-69
SFC JAMES A. GREEN, CO A, 6TH SFG (A) SON TAY RAID SUPPORT ELEMENT
WO II FRED G. HAMERSLEY AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM, KIA RVN 5-30-68
MSG KENNETH HANNA, KIA LANG VEI RVN 2-7-68
MSG JAMES W. HOLT KIA, LANG VEI 2-7-68 (SILVER STAR)
MJ (R) JAMES HURBAN
MJ (R) JAMES HURBAN
MJ (R) JAMES HURBAN
MJ (R) JAMES HURBAN
MSG CHARLES W. LINDEWALD, JR. KIA LANG VEI 2-7-68 (SILVER STAR)
SSG JAMES L. MORELAND, KIA, LANG VEI 2-7-68 (SILVER STAR)
COL HARRY R. MUNCK
MAJ HARRY C. PANNILL, MC-0130 CO-PILOT, “CHERRY 2” SON TAY ASSAULT FORCE
SSG EARL D. PARKS USAF 7TH SO SQDN MC-130 “CHERRY 1” SON TAY ASSAULT FORCE
WO II KEITH PAYNE, AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM (VICTORIA CROSS) KIA RVN 5-24-69
SSG DANIEL R. PHILLIPS, KIA, LANG VEI 2-7-68 (SILVER STAR)
WO II JOHN G. PETTIT, AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM KIA, RVN 5-31-70
WO II ARTHUR J. ROBERTSON AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM KIA, RVN 12-5-67
TSGT JAMES M. SHEPARD, USAF, MC-130 " CHERRY 1 " LOADMASTER, SON TAY ASSUALT FORCE
WO II RAYMOND S.SIMPSON, AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM (VICTORIA CROSS) KIA RVN 5-11-69
TSGT PAUL E. STIERWALT, USAF, MC-130 "CHERRY 2 " RADIO OPERATOR SON TAY ASSUALT FORCE
WO II JOHN M. STONE, AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAING TEAM, KIA RVN 4-19-67
MSGTLESLIE TOLMAN, USAF MC-130 LOADMASTER “CHERRY 1” SON TAY ASSAULT FORCE
WO II BRIAN WALSH, AUSTRALIAN.ARMY TRAINING TEAM, KIA RVN, , 6-27-69
WO II KEVIN A.WHEATLEY, AUSTRALIAN.ARMY TRAINING TEAM, (VICTORIA CROSS) KIA RVN 11-13-65
NAME OF DONOR
1SG (R) ED J. BOOTH
SFA D-843-L
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
SFC (R) LARRY L. TODT
SFC (R) LARRY L. TODT
MSG (R) JOHN A. GOMES
ART & BETTY PHILLIPS
SFC (R) LARRY L. TODT
SFC (R) LARRY L. TODT
SFA D-843-L
USARA-L-773
SFA D-843-L
CT DIV, JITF-CT.
SFC (R) LARRY L. TODT
CSM R) MAC WILLIAMSON
SFA D-843-L
SFC (R) LARRY L. TODT
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
CSM R) MAC WILLIAMSON
ANONYMOUS
USARA-L-773
ANONYMOUS
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
DAN AND YVONNE HEIB
LTC (R) GEORGE D. HEIB
NORM AND GEORGE HEIB
JFK MUSEUM ASSN
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
SFA CHAPTER 51
ANONYMOUS
ANONYMOUS
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
ANONYMOUS
USARA-L-773
ANONYMOUS
USARA-L-773
ANONYMOUS
USARA-L-773
USARA-L-773
MEMBER TAPS
Retired U.S. Army Maj. James Hurban, 69, of 301 E. Lochhaven Drive, Fayetteville, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Womack
Army Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born Nov. 18, 1938, to the late Joseph and Frances Hurban of Park Falls, Wis., a place always dear to his heart. A decorated
veteran, he entered the service as a young man to see the world and serve his country, which he did with honor and distinction. After
serving in the Vietnam War, he graduated from Austin Peay State University and continued serving until retiring from the military
after his last assignment at Fort Bragg. He made Fayetteville his home for the last 30 years. A second career in the trucking industry
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brought him great satisfaction and contentment, though never so much as that which he found in the beaming face of a child catching
their first fish under his patient tutelage.
A man of uncommon modesty and joy, Jim counted his wealth on the fingers and toes of his many family members. He is survived by
his wife, Ae tan Hurban; daughters, Betty Amaker and husband John of Fayetteville, Kathy Hurban of Wade, Jeannie Forbes
and husband Greg of Fayetteville, and Theresa Stone and husband Alan of Raleigh; sons, John Hurban and wife Kathy of Salt
Lake City and Patrick Hurban and wife Anna of Raleigh; sister, Jean Gilbertson and husband Roger of Menomonee Falls, Wis.;
15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family is grateful for the caring professionals at Womack Army Medical Center and at UNC Lineberger Cancer Research Center,
and wish to especially thank Jim’s friends and colleagues at Tidewater Transit for their faith, love and support.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Fayetteville. Followed by Burial in Sandhills
State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11
S. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603.
William (Billy) Boggs of Townsend, MA died at home on 28 Dec 2007. He retired with 26 years in the military, 22 of those years
were with Special Forces. Among his many medals are the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star.
He is survived by his wife Patricia of 54 years, 2 sons, William and Steven, daughter Kathleen Hulse, brother Donald, sister
Barbara Dalrymple, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. Billy was a former donor to the Museum Association, and a Life
Member of the SFA. He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors in the spring. There was a small memorial
service on 5 Jan 2008 at the VFW in Townsend, MA
CSM (R) Kenneth D. Chaney passed away 24 September 2007. This was passed on by his daughter, Sheila A. Bisallon. No further
info is available as we go to press. Ken was a Century Member of the Museum Association and a former member of the SFA.
THE CURATOR’S CORNER
By Roxanne Merritt
Beginning this New Year, we are bustling with activity, preparing for our recertification by Department of the Army this month.
Shock of shocks, my office may even get cleaned!! Anyway, we are hard at work dotting and crossing all the proverbial “i”s and “t”s.
In spite of all the construction and periodic closures for work on the museum, our visitation stayed consistent with last year. In fact,
we beat our old visitation by around 168 people. We had 26,727 visitors. The recurring tours of the various Special Forces course
classes, the Newcomer’s Orientations, as well as special events such as the Regimental First Formations really helped. This fact was
most visible when we were visited by Dr. Sonny Trimble, a forensic archeologist, who directed the work on the mass grave sites in
Iraq. The evidence he acquired over three years was later used in testimony against Sadaam Hussein at his trial. Fascinating stuff.
Before the day was over, we roped him into giving a short talk on what he accomplished to one of the three tours who were going
through the museum simultaneously - only one which was scheduled. We are getting more and more college ROTC cadets, not,
surprisingly enough, just Army, but Navy as well, as was the case on this day.
Some of the big projects for 2008 are the upgrade of our museum web site, making it more accessible and available to establish a
“virtual museum,” and, possibly, a “reading room” for archival documents for which we receive many requests. This requires a more
sophisticated platform than we currently employ. The Association has agreed to underwrite this effort. We also hope to have a new
air conditioning/heating system installed! This, hopefully, will alleviate the massive swings we have between sauna and artic
conditions. Following the USAJFKSWCS Command mandate of integrating our collections in off-site areas, we will be continuing
installing work at the NCO Academy and Warrant Officer Academy which are scheduled to move into the newly renovated JFK Hall
this spring. We completed Phase 2 of the décor in the Camp Mackall dining facility, mounting items such as Barry Sadler’s gold
album, the Son Tay print of the Blue Boy assault, much like you see at an Applebee’s. So far, the response has been good. The
students and TAC really enjoy it. Later this spring, we plan on taking the Museum Association board and what members who may
wish to participate to these different areas to see what we are involved in.
I hope that this finds all of our membership enjoying a wonderful and prosperous New Year. Until next time.
Roxanne
MESSAGE FROM THE GIFT SHOP
By Betty Amaker
Happy New Year to all our members!!
Thank you all for your continued support of the Museum Gift Shop. We are working to make improvements every year and your
continued support helps tremendously. The Gift Shop is going to be putting a paper catalogue together for those who have been
requesting them. We will be charging $3.00 to help with the cost of putting it together. We hope to have it finished by the time the
next Museum Musing goes out.
We have hired a new employee, her name is Mary Ann. The Gift Shop staff looks forward to serving our dedicated customers and
member in 2008. Have a wonderful year.
Thanks for your support!
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Betty
SOME SCENES OF OUR ACTIVITIES AND GOINGS ON
The Executive Board/Advisory Council October meeting held in
the Canopy Lounge.
Bill Palmer and the gift shop staff after presenting Christmas
Bonus Checks. L-R: Cari, Lois, Bill, and Betty. Note all the big
smiles.
The Executive Board/Advisory Council January meeting held in
the Canopy Lounge.
The new Advisory Council which you members elected formed
up to be sworn in for their three year term of 2008-2010
President, Bill Palmer swearing them in. Seated are the
Treasurer, Bennie Pokemire, and Vice President, Pete Morakon.
Tommy Galbreath showed up at our mailing session for the
October Musings. Mike Simpson mentioned that he was not
even a member, so Tommy handing the Secretary a C note and
here he is getting his Life Membership certificate from Bill
palmer.
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At the January meeting there were 18 attendees, to include the Fort Bragg Garrison Commander Col David G. Fox (who is a great
supporter).
THE MAILING SESSION WITH THE LICKER STICKERS
We had a small crew of stalwarts who showed up to get the last issue in the mail to you. Thanks to these guys we got it done in an
expedient and accurate manner. Sorry, We did not get any pictures, but one good note is that we received a life membership fee from
Tommie Galbreath.
BART BROWN
TOMMIE GALBREATH
BOB GILSTRAP
JIM HARGRAVES
GEORGE HEIB
GEORGE HEIB, JR.
NORM HEIB
ROY HILL
JERRY LEVE
BEAR MARTIN
WES McKELVEY
BILL PALMER
MIKE SIMPSON
THE PROPOSED MSG (R) JAMES C. “JIMMY” DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT
The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare/Special Forces Branch Historical and Memorial and Museum Association is a non-profit
organization. It was established to provide an opportunity for all people, military and civilian, to create and maintain a memorial or
memorials of and aid in the preservation of history and traditions of Special Warfare units, past and present. The Association is
organized exclusively for historical, charitable, and educational purposes. It qualifies as a tax exempt organization under Section
501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.
Membership in the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare/Special Forces Branch Historical and Memorial Museum Association is
voluntary and open to all military and civilians who have an interest in furthering the objectives of the Association.
The MSG (R) JAMES C. “JIMMY” DEAN scholarship is awarded to military, civilian, or dependents of Special Operations Soldiers
based on merit. The purpose is to fund higher education studies that result in an undergraduate degree or vocational certificate from
accredited college/technical/vocational institutions. Scholarship awards are granted annually, and no recipient may exceed four annual
awards. Graduate studies are not eligible.
Please read all instructions carefully before completing the application. Applications must be received prior to 15 April for
consideration. Each application must be complete regardless of prior applications.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants must have served with an organization affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Special
Warfare/Special Forces Branch Museum, or be a spouse or child of a qualified individual. Proof of affiliation to a Special Forces,
Civil Affairs, or Psychological Operations unit is required. This may be assignment orders, DD214, or other official records
documenting the assignment of the individual or sponsor. Proof of attendance or acceptance in an accredited program and institution
is also required.
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants and sponsors must complete and sign the eligibility verification Statement of Certification. Failure
to complete this form will result in a rejection of the application. A copy of all transcripts, high school and college/votech, must be
submitted. Grade point averages and course completion information must be included. SAT/ACT scores must also accompany the
application. If you have more than one score, send only the highest, do not mix scores form multiple tests. Submit a 300 word essay
explaining why you deserve this scholarship and your plans to utilize it.
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Each scholarship is based on merit. The selection board will evaluate nine (9) categories. Each
category will be assessed up to 5 points. Each category is equal in weight. If you are a nontraditional student, provide information that
you fell would assist in the evaluation of your application. Some examples of nontraditional activities would include child care,
employment, disabilities etc. Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or physical
disability. Zero points will be awarded for any category left blank. The categories are:
1. SAT/ACT Scores
2. Class Ranking
3. Grade Point Average
4. Membership/involvement in School clubs or activities
5. Membership/involvement in community, church, or volunteer activities
6. Leadership Positions held
7. Athletic/band/cheerleading etc participation
8. Outside Employment
9. 300 Word Essay
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: All information must be submitted as one package to:
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE/SPECIAL FORCES BRANCH
HISTORICAL AND MEMORIAL MUSUEM ASSOCIATION
MSG (R) JAMES C. “JIMMY” DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
PO BOX 70060
FORT BRAGG, NC, 28310-5000
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Applications must be submitted by 15 April of each year for the following fall. Previous applications will not be considered.
Additional relevant information may be submitted and will be considered. Applications cannot be accepted by email. Questions can
be mailed to the above address or emailed to [email protected].
MSG (R) JAMES C. “JIMMY” DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST
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Statement of Certification
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School Transcripts
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Grade Point Average
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Class Ranking Document
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SAT/ACT Scores
___
School/Club/Activities
___
Volunteer/Community/Church Activities
___
Leadership Positions
___
Athletic Participation
___
Outside Employment
___
Essay
Mail Completed Application NLT 15 April to:
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE/SPECIAL FORCES BRANCH
HISTORICAL AND MEMORIAL MUSUEM ASSOCIATION
MSG (R) JAMES C. “JIMMY” DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
PO BOX 70060
FORT BRAGG, NC, 28310-5000
THE PROPOSED AMMENDMENT TO THE MUSEUM CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE XIII
Amendment
As the Association is organized exclusively for historical, charitable, and educational purposes, including for such purposes, the
making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law. To further the educational goals of the
association, the constitution is amended to add a scholarship committee chartered to award The MSG (R) JAMES C. “JIMMY”
DEAN scholarship is awarded to military, civilian, or dependents of Special Operations Soldiers based on merit. The purpose is to
fund higher education studies that result in an undergraduate degree or vocational certificate from accredited
college/technical/vocational institutions. Scholarship awards are granted annually, and no recipient may exceed four annual awards.
Graduate studies are not eligible.
The scholarship committee shall award scholarships based on merit and to a lesser degree, need. Merit shall be based on grade point
average, SAT/ACT scores, class ranking, extracurricular school activities, volunteer community activities, leadership positions held
and after school employment. Need will be assessed based on adjusted gross income of parents from the previous years tax returns, or
the adjusted gross income of the student if emancipated. Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, color, sex, religion, or
national origin. The scholarship committee will operate within the constitution of this association and under the direction of the
president, and oversight of the executive board.
The Scholarship fund shall be established by vote of the general membership and funded by individual, corporate, group or source
donations. Dues will not be used to fund the scholarship program. All checks, drafts, and other orders of payment will be processed
by the association treasurer.
The number of scholarships awarded and dollar amount of each scholarship shall be set by the Association Advisory Council at the
January board meeting prior to the 15 April deadline for applications. These decisions will be posted in the Musings and the minutes
of the meeting. A report will be given by the scholarship committee to the General Membership at the Annual meeting.
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STEVEN WRIGHT SCHOOL OF QUESTIONABLE PHILOSOPHY
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Do they have reserved parking for non-handicapped people at the Special Olympics?
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Is it true that cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste funny?
When companies ship Styrofoam, what do they pack it in?
How do you know when it’s time to tune your bagpipes?
If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?
If a book about failures doesn’t sell, is it a success?
Do cemetery workers prefer the graveyard shift?
If it’s tourist season, why can’t we shoot them?
Why is there an expiration date on sour cream?
What was the best thing before sliced bread?
Do hungry crows have ravenous appetites?
When it rains, why don’t sheep shrink?
Can you be a closet claustrophobic?
Is it possible to be totally partial?
What’s another word for synonym?
What’s another word for thesaurus?
Do radioactive cats have 18 half-lives?
Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Why is the word "abbreviation" so long?
Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
If you shoot a mime, should you use a silencer?
When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?
Why do they call it a TV set when you only get one?
Why do they sterilize the needles for lethal injections?
If the cops arrest a mime, do they tell her she has the right to remain silent?
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
By George Heib
We need your to carefully read the suggested Scholarship info and proposed Amendment to the Museum Association Constitution.
and then send in the post card, for only 26¢. if you wish to make any comments you may send us an e-mail or a letter for 41¢.
FYI: If you wish a copy of the constitution send us a stamped self addressed envelope. I will print out a copy and send it on to you.
I just got over a period of pneumonia and therefore have been a little slow in replying to letters, e-mails, and sending out
memberships. In fact I missed the January meeting (first one in 12 years). As you can see from this Musings, fortunately I am now
back on track and good to go.
One other note: Sometime soon we will have a section in the Gift Shop Annex (in Bank Hall) that will be devoted to used books. We
have a wide verity of Military History (non-fiction and fiction) on hand. All these books have been donated by members, and all
profits will go to the Museum. If you have any history books that you wish to donate to this cause, remember that we take all kinds of
Military History books; hard cover or soft cover.. If you send us a list with them we can send you an acknowledgement for your tax
purposes. This will occur as soon as we get some new shelves built, put in new carpeting, make some other improvements to the
Bank Hall shop.
The Editor
Museum Musings is the official publication of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare / Special Forces Branch Historical and Museum Association. The opinions
expressed by the writers and editor are entirely their own and are not to be considered as official expression of the JFK Special Warfare/Special Forces Branch Museum
or the Department of the Army. It is normally published four times a year. Submissions may be sent to the Editor prior to 20 January, 20 April, 20 August, and 20
October.
Annual Memberships are $10.00 per year and expire on 31 December. Life or Century Memberships are $100.00.
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