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VFW POST 2485 Pup Tent 15 History

            

Military Order of the Cootie, Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 was chartered 29 May 1995 in Angeles City, Republic of the Philippines.  VFW Post 2485 is the Pup Tent parent organization.  There were twenty one Pup Tent 15 charter members, including four Life Members. 
Special Note:
Pup Tent 15 was originally a Pup Tent in Taichung, Taiwan.  A number of years ago the charter was suspended due to lack of sufficient members and 15 was reassigned to the new Pup Tent in Angeles City, Philippines.
 
29 May 1995 -  20 June 1995
 
Seam Squirrel:  Emory Russell
Blanket Bum:  Edward C. Lyons
Hide Gimlet:  Paul A. Morganthal
Hungry Cootie:  Ralph N. Begien III
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag:  Roger W. Limle
 -  In June, assisted Post 2485 in hosting the 29th Department of Pacific Areas Convention and the 26th MOC Grand Scratch.
 -  Ten hospital visits were completed during this period.
 
1995 - 1996
 
Seam Squirrel:  Emory Russell
Blanket Bum:  Edward C. Lyons
Hide Gimlet:  Paul A. Morganthal
Hungry Cootie:  Ralph N. Begien III
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag:  Roger W. Limle
Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1995 calendar year: 22, including
4 Life Members
 -  Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others assisted the Post in preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl Buck Foundation of Angeles City.
 -  On 4 December, Seam Squirrel Emory Russell initiated the new Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 at the 9892 Post Home at Poro Point, Philippines.
 -  In December, Pup Tent members attended the Mid Term Grand Scratch in Barrio Barretto.
 -  Pup Tent 15 members assisted the Post in preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl Buck Foundation of Angeles City.
 -  In June, assisted Post 2485 in hosting the 30th Department of Pacific Areas Convention and the 27th MOC Grand Scratch. Primary delegates included Cooties Lyons, Milward, Russell. Alternates were Cooties Ralph Begien, Ken Schaefer and Jimmy Stickles.
 -  47 hospital visits were completed during the year.
 
1996 - 1997
 
Seam Squirrel:  Edward C. Lyons
Blanket Bum:  Ralph Milward
Hide Gimlet:  Paul Morganthal
Hungry Cootie:  Emory Russell
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag: Werner Koslovski
Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1996 calendar year: 20, including 6 Life Members
 -  In July, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 6 retired due to the death of Cootie Tanner.
 -  In August, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 18 retired due to the death of Cootie House.
 -  In September, the Pup Tent donated $25 worth of sports equipment to the Malabanias Elementary School.
 -  On 28- 29 September, member of the Pup Tent supported the Post in conducting the Mini MED- CAP for member of the local community.
 -  In October, the Pup Tent Banner was completed.
 -  On 11 November, Pup Tent members attended the Veterans Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery.
 -  In November, it was decided that the Pup Tent would design and purchase a Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 pin.
 -  In December, Pup Tent members attended the Mid Term Grand Scratch in Barrio Barretto.
 -  Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others assisted the Post in preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl Buck Foundation of Angeles City.
 -  In January, the Pup Tent completed the list of all VFW Post 2485 members to indicate what blood type each has. This list will be utilized to contact potential blood donors.
 -  15 March, Grand Junior Vice Commander Emory Russell installed the incoming Pup Tent 15 Officers.
 -  In April the Pup Tent achieved 100% membership (20 Cooties)
 -  In April the Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 pins were approved and ordered.
 -  In May, the Pup Tent achieved 104% membership (23 Cooties).
 -  In June, Department of Pacific Areas Commander Bob Zaher initiated into Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15.
 -  In June, assisted Post 2485 in hosting the 31st Department of Pacific Areas Convention and the 28th MOC Grand Scratch. Cooties Ralph Milward, Jerry Prinz, Werner Koslovski and Jack Turner were delegates to the Grand.
 -  At the Grand Scratch, the Pup Tent received a Grand Certificate of Recognition for attaining 100% in membership, a Supreme Citation of Distinction for having 101.3% in Special Project Donations and a Grand Certificate of Outstanding Achievement.
 -  64 hospital visits were completed during the year.
 
1997 -  1998
 
Seam Squirrel:  Ralph Milward
Blanket Bum:  Paul Morganthal
Hide Gimlet:  Werner Koslovski
Hungry Cootie:  Roy Banning
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag:  Jerry Prinz
Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1997 calendar year: 23, including 6 Life Members
 -  In August, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 29 retired due to the death of Cootie LeBeau.
 -  In August, Pup Tent members attended the burial ceremony for Grand Pacific Commander Lew Baker at the Clark Cemetery. The grave side ceremony was performed by VFW Post 2485.
 -  In September, the Pup Tent established an eye glass program for the needy in the Angeles City area.
 -  Pup Tent 15 and Post 2485 purchased and installed a gate for the Malabanias Elementary School.
 -  In October, the Pup Tent voted to donate $100 to the Pearl Buck Foundation Christmas Party.   -  The Clark Cemetery "Grave Diggers" program was initiated on 11 November.  Proceeds from membership in this organization will be utilized for care and maintenance the Clark Cemetery. The "Grave Diggers" program will be administered by Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 for the Post.
 -  In November, Pup Tent 15 Cootie Number 11 retired due to the death of Cootie Norrall.
 -  In December, Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Roy Banning, Jerry Prinz, Sky Pilot Ken Schaefer, B.K. Hubbard, Dale Wyman and Bob Zaher were delegates to the Mid Term Grand Scratch in Barrio Barretto.
 -  At the Grand Scratch, Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 received a certificate for 100% membership in the 1996- 1997 year.
 -  Cootie Roy Banning was appointed Grand Chief of Staff and Cootie B.K. Hubbard was appointed to the Audit Committee of the Grand Council.
 -  Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others assisted the Post in preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl Buck Foundation of Angeles City. Approximately 250 children attended. Cootie Bob Zaher was Santa.
 -  Pup Tent 15 made a $100.00 donation to VFW Post 1509 to aid in Typhoon damage repairs
 -  On 25 January, Cooties from Pup Tent 15 assisted the Post in sponsoring a Prostrate and Mammogram Awareness Mini- MEDCAP for all Veterans, wives, dependents and significant others. The examinations were conducted by the Angeles City Health Department. Approximately 40 persons took the examinations and attended the lectures.
 -  On 7 February, Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Lafayette Donaldson, B.K. Hubbard, Robert McGovern, Kenneth Schaefer, Jerry Prinz and Bob Zaher along with Cooties from Pup Tents 7 and 11 visited the Heinz Woelke School for the Blind in Baguio.
 -  Cooties B.K. Hubbard and Jerry Prinz attended the Pup Tent 7 Scratch on 10 February.
 -  On 21 February, Grand Council member Leroy Gradney, Pup Tent 13 and Jerry Ross, Blanket Bum from Pup Tent 8 were special guest of the Scratch.
 -  The Pup Tent and the Post joined with the Retired Uniformed Military of Philippines Association (RUMPA) in providing transportation assistance to Doctors and Medical Staff that participated in Operation Rainbow. Operation Rainbow is a traveling medical staff that provides medical assistance for children in under developed countries.
 -  On 7 March, Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward and Pup Tent 15 Cooties supported the Mt Arayat Shrine Oasis in their annual auction to support Shrine programs.
 -  Surgeon Cecil Johnson coordinated and assisting in advertising a cataract and eye examinations for local Barangay residents. This was sponsored by the Clarkview Serviceman's Church and local area Optometrist.
 -  Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward has started a book drive aimed at a collection of books of interest to small children.
 -  Pup Tent 15 had their installation of officers for 98 -  99 year at the 21 March Scratch. Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell, Pup Tent 7, and John Ford, Pup Tent 11 were special guest. Commander Russell acted as installation officer.
 -  Pup Tent members attended the 11th Anniversary celebration of Post 2485.
 -  On 18 April, Surgeon Cecil Johnson assisted the Angeles City Special Forces Association (SFA) members in a Mini MED Check up for interested parties. This check ups were performed at the Team House.
 -  Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell attended the 18 April Scratch.
 -  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 issued a membership challenge to Pup Tents 7 and 11. The first Pup Tent to reach 100% in membership would be rewarded by the other two Pup Tents at a Philippine Area Scratch.  Both Pup Tents accepted the challenge.
 -  On 30 May, Pup Tent members attended the Memorial Day Observation at the Clark Cemetery.
 -  On 10 June, Pup Tent Officers performed a Memorial Service for Cootie Jimmy Stickels at American Legion Post 123.
 -  Pup Tent members attended the 29th Grand Scratch at La Union, Republic of the Philippines. Delegates included Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Lafayette Donaldson, B.K. Hubbard, Jerry Prinz, Kenneth Schaefer
 -  The following Pup Tent 15 members were elected to the noted Grand positions:
  -  -  William Wichmann -  Junior Vice Commander
  -  -  B.K. Hubbard -  Grand Council
  -  -  Kenneth Schaefer -  Grand Chaplain
  -  -  Cecil Johnson -  Grand Surgeon
 -  The following Pup Tent 15 members were appointed to the following Grand positions:
  -  -  Ralph Milward -  Grand Chief of Staff
  -  -  B.K. Hubbard -  Grand Inspector
  -  -  Jerry Prinz -  Deputy Grand Inspector
 -  The Pup Tent was awarded the Grand Membership Award for the 1997- 98 year.
 -  Surgeon Cecil Johnson was a co- winner of the Grand Surgeon of the Year Award.
 -  Dr DeGuzman of Angeles City, nominated by Pup Tent 15, was awarded the Grand Pacific Outstanding Outside Supporter of the Year.
 -  Grand Certificates of Recognition were presented to the following Pup Tent 15 Cooties B.K. Hubbard, William Kiss, Jerry Prinz, Cecil Johnson.
 -  At the Grand Scratch, the Pup Tent was given a Grand Certificate of Recognition.
 -  During the year Surgeon Cecil Johnson, utilizing the Post 2485 CPR manikin, presented CPR training to the following:
   -  -  Clark Field Plastics Manufacturing Co. (12 hours with 12 students)
   -  -  Angeles City Physical Therapy People (8 hours with 17 students)
   -  -  Mt Arayat Physical Therapist (8 hours with 16 students)
   -  -  San Fernando Physical Therapists (8 hours with 17 students)
   -  -  Angeles City Physical Therapist (8 hours with 12 students)
 -  331 hospital visits were completed the year.
 
1998 - 1999
Seam Squirrel:  E. Ralph Milward
Blanket Bum:  Werner Koslovski
Hide Gimlet:  Lafayette Donaldson
Hungry Cootie:  Roy Banning
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag:  Jerry Prinz
Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1998 calendar year: 34, including 9 Life Members.
 -  The Beagles 22st Annual Anniversary Dinner was held 27 June. Pup Tent 15 members attending were Grand Council member B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Lafayette Donaldson, Robert Zaher, Kenneth Schaefer and Bill Kiss.
 -  Pup Tent members supported the 6th Annual Barrio Beach Bash at Barrio Barretto.  Pup Tent attendees included Grand Council member B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Robert McGovern, Robert Zaher, Kenneth Schaefer, Steve Piechocky, Jerry Prinz, and Jack Turner. The Beach Bash is sponsored by Pup Tent 11 and VFW Post 11447.
 -  Pup Tent 15 and the Post hosted a luncheon for Dr DeGuzman at the Post home on 18 July. Dr DeGuzman was presented a MOC Grand Pacific plaque designating him as the Grand Pacific Outstanding Outside Supporter of the Year.  The Post presented him a Post 2485 plaque commemorating his service to the Post and the community.  Also attending the luncheon were three of Dr DeGuzman's assistants, Ms Melody Salunga, Ms Abigail Berasa and Ms Cecil Tanhyeco.  The Pup Tent was represented by Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, Cooties Werner Koslovski, Lafayette Donaldson, Joseph Godfrey and Jerry Prinz..
 -  Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell attended the July Scratch.  At the Scratch, Pup Tent 15 Grand Officers were introduced: Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson.
 -  Cooties Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer attended the monthly meeting of the Returned & Services League of Australia, Angeles City Branch.  In his role as Past All American District VII and Post Commander Cootie Schaefer presented a talk on VFW Post 2485, the VFW in general and Pup Tent 15.
 -  On 26 July, the Post purchased a new building for the Post Home at the corner of Pinatubo Street and Santol Road, Angeles City. This building is adjacent to the current building.. This building will also be the home of Pup Tent 15.
 -  The Returned and Services League (RSL) of Australia, Angeles City Branch observed Long Tan Day on 18 August.  Long Tan was a battle of the Viet Nam War involving Australian Forces. Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard attended.
 -  On 3 September, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson and Cootie Jerry Prinz attended the monthly Scratch of Pup Tent 11.
 -  On 7 September, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson and Cootie Jerry Prinz attended the monthly Scratch of Pup Tent 7.
 -  Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson attended the funeral for Cootie Herman Weising, Pup Tent 3.
 -  Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson attended the 19 September Scratch. The Scratch was rescheduled for 10 AM to accommodate the after noon fund raising social.
 -  Pup Tent 15, in conjunction with the Bonanza Hotel, sponsored a fund raising social on 19 September. In spite of inclement weather, Pup Tent members and friends of the Pup Tent enjoyed a afternoon of good food and having a few cool ones.  Proceeds from this event were utilized to beef up meager Pup Tent bank account, enabling the Pup Tent to support community charities and activities as all good Cooties should.  Cootie Jerry Rowe of Pup Tent 11 attended. Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward presented Rob Williams, owner/manager of the Bonanza Hotel a Pup Tent 15 plaque in appreciation for his support of the Pup Tent.
 -  Grand Council Member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Lafayette Donaldson, Jerry Prinz, Robert Zaher supported the 7th Annual Chili Cook- Off at La Union. The Chili Cook- Off is sponsored by VFW Post 9892.
 -  Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson attended the 24 October Scratch.
 -  Cooties from Pup Tent 15, along with Cooties from Kuripots -  Pup Tents 7 and Kuto Pup Tent 11 attended the Veterans Day Observation at the Clark Cemetery.
 -  Twelve Cooties from Pup Tent 15 assisted in the Angeles City Philippine National Red Cross Blood Bank and the Post sponsor a Blood Drive at the Clarkview Christian Center Church. Assistance was also provided by Dr DeGuzman and his staff.
 -  Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council member Leroy Gradney, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson attended the 21 November Scratch.  Blanket Bum Werner Koslovski substituted for the late arriving Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward.
 -  Cooties of Pup Tent 15 supported the Post on the building fund social at the Bonanza Hotel on 28 November.
 -  On 5 December, Pup Tent 15 members, wives and significant others assisted the Post in preparations for the Christmas Party for the children at the Pearl Buck Foundation of Angeles City. Approximately 300 children attended. Cootie Bob Zaher was Santa.
 -  In December, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Cooties Roy Banning, Jerry Prinz, Grand Chaplain Ken Schaefer, Grand Inspector and Grand Council member B.K. Hubbard, Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, Bob Zaher and Grand Junior Vice Commander William Wichmann were delegates to the Mid Term Grand Scratch in Barrio Barretto. The Scratch was hosted by Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11 and Post 11447.
 -  Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended a Post reception for VFW National Senior Vice Commander John Smart, VFW National Junior Vice Commander John F. Gwizdak and Candidate for National VFW Junior Vice Commander Joe Salas.  Department of Pacific Areas Commander Frank Sass, MOC Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell and District 16 National Council Member Tom Elliott were also in attendance.
 -  The October- December 1998 issue of the Cootie Courier contained an article on the Clark Cemetery.
 -  Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson attended the 16 January Scratch. Hospital visits for the month: 125.
 -  Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council member Leroy Gradney, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer attended the 20 February Scratch. Blanket Bum Werner Koslovski substituted absent Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward. Elections for the 1999- 2000 were held. Hospital visits for the month: 49.
 -  At the February Scratch, on behalf of Grand Commander Emory Russell, Blanket Bum Werner Koslovski presented CCDB Jerry Prinz with an Outstanding CCDB pin.
 -  Prior to the VFW District VII convention in Baguio, Hide Gimlet Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson Cooties Jerry Prinz and Bob McGovern visited the Heinz Woelke Blind School. The Pup Tent presented Cootie Tom Morrison, Pup Tent 7, with 12 jars of peanut butter, nine jars of mayonnaise and two jars of jam to be utilized by the students. A $20 cash donation was also made. This is the second year in a row that Pup Tent 15 Cooties have visited the school. The visit also included Grand Commander Emory Russell and Cooties from Kuripots -  Pup Tents 7 and Kuto Pup Tent -  11.
 -  On 1 March, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Chaplain Ken Schaefer and Cootie Bob Zaher toured the Soldiers and Airman's Home in Washington, DC.
 -  On 20 March, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward and Pup Tent 15 Cooties supported the Mt Arayat Shrine Oasis in their annual auction to support Shrine programs.
 -  On 20 March, Past Grand Pacific Commander John Welsh transferred his membership to Pup Tent 15.
 -  Grand Commander Emory Russell, Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council member Leroy Gradney, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh attended the 27 March Scratch. Grand Commander Russell installed the 1999 -  2000 Pup Tent officers. Hospital visits for the month: 104
 -  Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, attended the 17 April Scratch. Hospital visits for the month: 20
 -  Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Grand Council Member B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson, Cooties Bob Zaher.  Paul Morganthal and Jerry Prinz attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the Coconut Grove Resort. La Union on 25 April.
 -  On 25 April, Cootie Larry Long attended the April Scratch of Pup Tent 9, Franklin, KY. Cootie Long lives in KY and attended the Scratch to personally thank Pup Tent 9 for their generous donation to the Clark Cemetery. He also delivered letters from Post Commander Lafayette Donaldson, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward and past Cemetery Chairman B.K. Hubbard.  The Pup Tent had already received a Letter of Appreciation from Grand Pacific Commander Emory Russell, sent via the Grand of Kentucky. 
 -  Grand Council member and Grand Inspector B.K. Hubbard, Grand Chaplain Kenneth Schaefer, Grand Surgeon Cecil Johnson and Past Grand Commander John Welsh attended the 15 May Scratch. Hospital visits for the month: 27
 -  On 22 May, Seam Squirrel and Grand Chief of Staff Ralph Milward, Seam Squirrel (elect) Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent Cooties attended the Ceremony/Dinner for the installation of 1999- 2000 year Post officers.  Grand Commander Emory Russell and Cooties from Pup Tents 7 and 11 also attended.
 -  Cooties from Pup Tent 15 and Pup Tent 11 met at the Bonanza Hotel on 30 May to discuss the 1st Philippine Pup Tent "Swarming". It was decided the first "Swarming" would be hosted by Pup Tent 11 at Barrio Barretto on 1 July.
 -  Cootie Roy Banning appointed to Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4.
 -  Pup Tent 15 assisted the Post in hosting the 33rd Department Convention and 30th Grand Scratch, June 12- 17.  The Convention was held at the Maharajah Hotel. At the Grand Scratch the following certificates were presented:
Supreme Citation of Merit for 126.17 % in Hospital Work
Grand Certificate of Recognition for Hospital Work
The following were elected/appointed to positions indicated:
Bill Wichmann -  Grand Senior Vice Commander
B.K. Hubbard -  Grand Junior Vice Commander
Ralph Milward -  Grand Council Member
Cecil Johnson -  Grand Hospital Chairman
 -  The following awards were presented to Pup Tent 15 at the Awards/Installation Dinner
Grand Pacific Membership Award -  Pup Tent 15 (2nd Consecutive Year)
Vampire Award -  Pup Tent 15
Outstanding Pup Tent of the Year -  Pup Tent 15
Outstanding Hospital Chairman of the Year -  Cecil Johnson
Non VFW Supporter of the Year -  Dr DeGuzman Angeles City
Outstanding Cootie of the Year -  B.K. Hubbard
-  The Pup Tent will assist the Post in hosting the 34th Department Convention and 31st Grand Scratch to be held June 2000 in Angeles City.
 -  On 16 June, MOC Supreme Commander Steve Wheeler and Grand Senior Vice Commander James Mailed joined Cooties from Pup Tent 15 as Post Officers provided the VFW grave side burial ceremony for PVT Bienvenido P. Geronimo, USA. PVT Geronimo was a former Philippine Scout and WWII POW.
 -  During the year Surgeon Cecil Johnson, utilizing the Post 2485 CPR manikin, presented CPR training to the following:
-  -  Seventh Day Adventist Church, Angeles City (2 hours, 8 Student
 
1999 -  2000
 
Seam Squirrel:  Werner Koslovski
Blanket Bum:  Lafayette Donaldson
Hide Gimlet:  Buddy McGuire
Hungry Cootie:  Roy Banning
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag:  Jerry Prinz
Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 1999 calendar year: 43, including 15 Life Members.
 -  At the 19 June Scratch, Grand Commander Jim Mailed, Grand Senior Vice Commander
Bill Wichmann, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard were in attendance. This was one of the few times that all three chairs of the Grand have been present for a Pup Tent Scratch. The Scratch was held in the new Post Home. Hospital visits for the month: 29
 -  The first Philippine Pup Tent " Swarming" was held at the July Scratch of Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11 at Barrio Barretto.  Pup Tent 15 Cooties attending included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Bob Zaher and Ken Schaefer.
 -  The July Scratch was held on the 17th.  Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh were in attendance. Hospital visits for the month: 19.
 -  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski presented Past Grand Commander John Welsh with the vacant Pinatubo -  Pup Tent Cootie #1.
 -  At the 1 August Post meeting, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, on behalf of the Pup Tent, presented the Post with a new Pledge of Allegiance Banner for the new Post Home.
 -  The 2th Annual Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 Social was held, on 7 August, at the Bonanza Hotel, Angeles City. Eighty Four Pup Tent members and guests enjoyed an afternoon of enjoyable conversation, cool drinks and an all you can eat Bar- B- Que.  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski presented Rob Williams, owner/manager of the Bonanza Hotel a Pup Tent 15 Letter of Appreciation for his continued support of the Pup Tent and the Post. Cootie R.C. Cox, Pup Tent 11, joined in the afternoon festivities.
 -  On 13 August, Pup Tent members attended the Post appreciation night for Junior Past Post 2485 Commander (current Pup Tent Blanket Bum) Lafayette Donaldson. 
 -  On 20 August, Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11 conducted the VFW grave side burial ceremony for SSGT Allen Whittington, USAF (Ret).  Pup Tent 15 was represented by Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Ken Miller and Mike DeSare.
 -  On 21 August, Pup Tent 15 members hosted a luncheon for Dr Esmeraldo DeGuzman  The luncheon was held to honor the Doctor’s selection as Grand Pacific Non VFW Supporter of the Year.  This was the second consecutive year he has been chosen for this honor.  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski presented Dr DeGuzman with the Grand Plague Non VFW Supporter of the Year Plaque.  Dr DeGuzman was accompanied to the luncheon by two of his nurses Marilyn Ouizon and Abigail Benasa.  Pup Tent 15 members present included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Buddy McGuire, and Jack Arvitt.
 -  The August Scratch was held 21 August.  Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh were in attendance.  Pup Tent 11 Seam Squirrel Jerry Rowe and Cootie R.C. Cox were also present.  Hospital visits for the month: 14.
 -  On 25 August, Post officers performed the grave side VFW ceremony for Pup Tent 15 Cootie #47, MSGT Doyle Kemp, USMC (Ret).  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 Cooties present included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Jack Arvitt, Paul Morganthal, Lafayette Donaldson, Larry Long, Ken Miller and Dale Wyman.
 -  The September Scratch was held 18 September, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh were in attendance.  Cootie #47, Doyle Kemp retired.  Hospital visits for the month: 14.
 -  Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Cootie Jack Turner represented Pup Tent 15 on a float in the Angeles City Bagius Parade `99.  The float was sponsored by the Angeles City Ex- ­Pat Council.
 -  On 9 October, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Cooties from the Pup Tent supported the Post Social at the Bonanza Hotel.
 -  On 14 October, the Pup Tent donated 26 jars of peanut butter/mayo to Pup Tent 7 to be utilized at the Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio.
 -  Blanket Bum Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Ken Schaefer, Ken Miller. Bob Zaher and Jerry Prinz supported VFW Post 9892 and Pup Tent 7 by participating, in the 8th Annual Chili Cook- Off at La Union.
 -  Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Cootie Leroy Gradney, Pup Tent 13, attended the October Scratch.  Hospital visits for the month: 14.
 -  At the District VII meeting, Cootie Tom Morrison, Kuto -  Pup Tent 7, presented Pup Tent 15 with a Letter of Appreciation from the students of the Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio. The letter was for support the Pup Tent has given the school.  The letter was in braille, but also a readable translation.  The letter will be framed and hung on the Cootie wall in the new Post Home.
 -  At November Scratch Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 hosted the Second Philippine "Swarming". They were joined by Cooties from Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 and the Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11.  Twenty four Cooties were present.  The Sulphur Ointment of Happiness was very much in evidence and liberally applied to all.   Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Members Ralph Milward and O.B. O’Briant, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Seam Squirrel Art Gaspard Pup Tent 7 were in attendance.  At the Scratch auction., in opening the sealed bids, it was discovered that Past Grand Commander Emory Russell (the Scourge of San Juan) had the highest bid to buy the crown jewel and prized possession of Pup Tent 15.  It was with heavy hearts and tears streaming down their raged Cootie shirts that the Pup Tent surrendered their famous jeweled bug. Hospital visits for the month: 39
 -  Cootie Dale Wyman represented the Pup Tent and the Post at Veterans Day activities at the American Cemetery and the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani ( Philippine Cemetery) in Manila..
 -  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 Cooties along with Cooties from Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 and Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 attended the Veterans Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery.  They also attended the Post 2485 Veterans Day Picnic at the Post Home.  At the picnic Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski won the first door prize, a Clark Cemetery Veterans Day can wrap.  Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh sold Buddy Poppies at both the cemetery and the picnic.
 -  11 November was the second anniversary of the Clark Cemetery Grave Diggers. Membership on date stood at 421. The Pup Tent administers the Grave Diggers Program for the Post.
 -  At 1000 hours 14 November, the new 2485 Post Home was blessed by Father Sonny Pahia, Immaculate Conception Parish, Angeles City.  Grand Junior Vice Commander (2485 Post Commander) B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Bob McGovern, Jerry Prinz, (District VII Commander) Bob Zaher and approximately 20 Post members/Cooties and employees were in attendance. At 1300, the Post celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Post Home.  Past Grand Commander Emory Russell (Department Commander), Cootie (District VII Commander) Bob Zaher and Grand Junior Vice Commander (2485 Post Commander) B.K. Hubbard participated in the ribbon cutting. Light pu pus were served.  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Cooties Bob McGovern, Jerry Prinz, Buddy McGuire, Ken Miller, Dale Wyman, Ken Schaefer, Jack Turner and approximately 200 Post members, guests and supporters were present.
 -  Cootie Larry Long attended the November Scratch of Grand Kentucky, Put Pent 9, Franklin, KY. He presented several letters of appreciation from Pup Tent 15 and Post 2485. He also presented a collection of ball caps to decorate the Post Canteen and a U.S. flag flown over the Clark Cemetery on Veterans Day 1998.
 -  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Junior Vice Commander B. K. Hubbard and Juvy Angcao: Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson and Linda Johnson; Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Cynthia Evangelist, and Cooties Jerry Prinz, Jack Turner and Nett Turner: Jack Rollins and Nelly Robbins, Steve Piechocky and Alma Palace: Bob Zaher and Lennie Antitorta, Ken Schaefer and Cootie Tom Elloitt, Pup Tent 1, assisted the Post in filling give- a- way bags for the Pearl Buck Christmas Party.  Most went to the Pearl Buck Foundation Home to pass out the bags. Cootie Bob Zaher played Santa Claus.
 -  The Post donated 20 of the Christmas give- a- away bags to the Mt Arayat Shrine Oasis, to be utilized at their Christmas Party for Crippled Children.
 -  The Grand Pacific Mid Term Scratch was held in Barrio Barretto on 11 December. The Mid Term was hosted by Pup Tent 11 and Post 11447.  Pup Tent 15 was noted as being 111% in membership for the year.  The Pup Tent received a $100 cash prize for leading the Grand Pacific in membership at Mid Term. In the VFW Booster Program, Cootie Bob Zaher was recognized for recruiting over 25 new or re- instated members for his Post, and Cooties from Pup Tent 15 have help both Post 2485 and Post 727 achieve over a 100% in membership.  Pup Tent 15 delegates to the Mid Term Scratch included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Senior Vice Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Junior Vice B.K. Hubbard, Grand Quartermaster Don Webster, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Orville Humfleet. Ken Miller, Jerry Prinz, Jack Turner and Lafayette Donaldson. Also in attendance at the Scratch was John Gwizdak, National VFW Senior Vice Commander (Grand of Georgia, Pup Tent 58), Joe Ridgely, National VFW Quartermaster General (Grand Europe, Pup Tent Pup Tent 5), Ray Sisk, candidate for National JVC from California (Grand of California, Pup Tent 9) and Darrell Bencken. VFW Supporter from Kansas (Grand of Kansas, Pup Tent 3).
 -  At the Mid- Term Scratch, the Pup Tent received a Supreme Citation of Distinction for being at 100% membership by Mid Term
 -  On 13 December, the Post hosted a Working Breakfast/Clark Cemetery Briefing for Senior Vice Commander Gwizdak, Quartermaster General Ridgely. Junior Voce Commander Candidate Ray Sisk and , VFW supporter from Kansas. Comrade Al Mitchell, Cemetery Chairman briefed on cemetery matters. The group then did a walking tour of the cemetery.  Grand Pacific Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cootie Jerry Prinz and Cooties from through the Grand Pacific attended.
 -  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Bob McGovern, Jerry Prinz, Bob Zaher. Ken Miller, Dale Wyman. Ken Schaefer, and Jack Turner attended a Post 2485 Social for Senior Vice Commander Gwizdak, Quartermaster General Ridgely.
 -  Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow, Chairman of the Pup Tent 8 sponsored Paddy Daddy Program, presented Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski the Pup Tent 15 "Paddy Daddy Plaque".
 -  The December Scratch, held 18 December, had attendance by Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning; Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Hospital Chairman Cecil Johnson; Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Junior Past Seam Squirrel and Grand Council member Ralph Milward.  Hospital Visits for the Month: 16
 -  On 29 December, Cooties of the Pup Tent joined in the cleanup of the old Post Home.
 -  The Pup Tent finished the calendar year 1999 with membership at 111%.
 -  With the permission of the Grand Pacific Commander Jim Mailed, the Pup Tent held a special Scratch on 3 January. The special modified Scratch was to drape the Grand Pacific Charter as a sign of respect for Cootie Brother District 15 Councilman Don Clinard. The Charter was hung on the Cootie Wall of the Post 2485 Post Home, where it will remain, draped, for 30 days. Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard was acting Seam Squirrel, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski was acting Provost Marshall and Sky Pilot Ken Schaefer performed his duties. Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jack Turner, Dale Woman, Jack Arvitt, Joe Humble, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell and Tom Elliott from Honey Bucket Special -  Pup Tent 1 were in attendance.
 -  Pup Tent and Post members were invited by the Rotary Club of Clark Centennial to a luncheon/meeting at the Four Seasons Restaurant on Clark Field.  The guest speaker was Spike Nasmyth, a former Viet Nam POW and member of the Post.
 -  Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Jerry Prinz attended the January Scratch of Pup Tent 6, in Pattaya. Beach, Thailand.
 -  The January Scratch was held 15 January.  In attendance were Supreme Recruiting Aide de Camp, Hawaii and Alaska, District 4 Roy Banning Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Junior Past Seam Squirrel and Grand Council member Ralph Milward.  Hospital Visits for the Month: 17
 -  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended a working breakfast and discussions with Mr Barry Barker, Director of the VA Regional Office in Manila and Mr Joe Cooley, Deputy Director VA Regional Office.
 -  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended a VFW Memorial Service for Comrade Jim Gordon on 8 February.  Comrade Gordon, a member of Post 2485, was also Commander of American Legion Post 123.
 -  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended the grave side burial ceremony for American Legion Post 123 Commander Jim Gordon. The ceremony was performed by American Legion Post 123 members.
 -  The Pup Tent became a Life Member of the Europe Beer Busters Program.
 -  Pup Tent 15 Cootie Bob Zaher (District VII Commander) participated in a gold tournament at the Baguio Country Club.  The tournament was sponsored by VFW Post 124 on 10 February. After the tournament the Post had a social and raffle drawing at the Post meeting place (Linda's Restaurant in Baguio).  Pup Tent 15 Cooties in attendance included Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Bob Zaher and Bob McGovern.
 -  The Philippine Pup Tents visited the Heinz Woelke Blind School in Baguio on 11 February. Visitors included Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cootie Jerry Prinz, Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11's Ted "Shorts" Philips and Kuto -  Pup Tent 7's Tom Morrison. Pup Tent 15 donated 46 jars of peanut butter/mayo to the school.
 -  Elections for 2000- 2001 officers were held at the 19 February Scratch.  Cootie Lafayette Donaldson was elected Seam Squirrel for the coming year.  The Scratch was attended by Grand Commander John Welsh.  Hospital visits for the month: 15
 -  In February, National VFW District 15 Council Member Tom Elliot transferred his Cootie membership from Honey Bucket Special -  Pup Tent 1 to Pup Tent 15.
 -  On 2 March, Pup Tent Cooties attended the installation of 2000- 2001 year officers for Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11.  Attendees included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Ken Schaefer and Jerry Prinz.  Past Grand Commander John Welsh was installing officer.
 -  On 11 March, the Pup Tent hosted a swim party and lunch for 22 street kids from the local area.  The event was held at the Bonanza Hotel.  Mr Brain Usher, Miss Ayhrie Tuazon and Mrs Broncano, volunteers with the Street Kids Program were also present.  Pup Tent 15 Cooties present included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Seam Squirrel (elect) Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Junior Vice Commander (and Post Commander) B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Buddy McGuire, Terry Gillem. Ron Barker, Jack Turner and Ken Schaefer.
 -  The March Scratch was held on 18 March.  Installation of 1999- 2000 year officers were held. Past Grand Commander John Welsh was the installing Officer.  Cootie #7 Russ Willis retired Hospital visits for the month: 31. 
 -  On 21 March, Pup Tent members attended a wake for "Mick" O'Brien, very popular Angeles resident and President of the Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia, Angeles City Branch.
 -  Grand Junior Vice Commander (Post Commander) B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Buddy McGuire attended the 14th Recognition Day at Malabanias Elementary School.
 -  On 7 April, Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the dedication and unveiling ceremonies of the American Military Memorial at the Capas National Shrine.  The shrine is dedicated to the over 1600 Americans that lost theirs lives while in the POW at Camp O'Donnell.  The shrine contains a replica of a cross constructed during the POW Camp days and a list of the names of those who perished. Comrade Leroy Becraft, Post member and former POW assisted in the unveiling of the monument.  Guests included U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Thomas Hubbard; Philippine Secretary of Defense Orlando S. Mercado; COL Rafael R. Estrada, PA (Ret) Philippine National Commander, Defenders of Bataan/Corregidor; Major Richard Gordon, Adjutant Battling Bastards of Bataan, Beth Day Romulo, Filipino- American Memorial Endowment (FAME).  Pup Tent 15 attendance included Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander elect), Bob Zaher, Lafayette Donaldson (Seam Squirrel elect), National VFW District 16 Council Member Tom Elliott, Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell and Ron Barker.
 -  On 9 April, Post 2485 sponsored a Memorial to the survivors and those who gave their lives in the Bataan Death March/POW Camps at Camp O'Donnell.  The Memorial was held at KM Marker 112 on the road to Camp O'Donnell.  A wreath was laid by Department Senior Vice Commander Paul Gasperson, District VII and Past All American Department and Post Commander Bob Zaher, Commander B.K. Hubbard, Post 11447 Commander O.B. O’Briant, Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 46 President Ted "Shorty" Phillips and Comrade Leroy Becraft, a former POW and Post members.  Pup Tent 15 Cooties attending the ceremony were Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward; Cooties Jerry Prinz; Bob Zaher; Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell; and Ron Barker.  Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11 Cooties attending included R.C. Cox; O.B. O’BRIANT and Ted "Shorty"Phillips.
 -  Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the Post 13th Post Anniversary Celebration on 12 April. Cooties, wives and significant others were in attendance for drinks and light pu pus . Attendance included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Seam Squirrel (elect) Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice Commander Bill Wichmann; Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward; National VFW District 16 Council Member Tom Elliott, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander elect); Bob Zaher (District VII Commander); Buddy McGuire; Al Mitchell: Ron Barker; and Ken Miller.
 -  Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the Third Philippine Swarming (99- 3), sponsored by Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 at La Union on 14 April.  Attending were the top three chairs of the Grand Pacific, Grand Commander Jim Maillot (Bull Conchs -  Pup Tent 3), Senior Vice Commander Bill Wichmann (Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15) and Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard (Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15). Grand Junior Vice B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Bob Zaher (District VII Commander) were presented Citations of Distinction for recruitment in the VFW Booster Program.  Pup Tent 15 Cooties in attendance included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Seam Squirrel (elect) Lafayette Donaldson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander elect), Jack Turner, Ken Miller, Buddy McGuire, Terry Gillem, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell.
 -  At the District VII meeting on 15 April, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski was presented a VFW Ball Cap and National Senior Vice Commander John Gwizdak pin from District VII Commander Bob Zaher.
 -  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and Pup Tent members attended a luncheon for Post, District VII and Department Voice of Democracy (VOD) winner Mr Nathan Jones. Young Mr Jones, a student at Faith Academy, Manila was accompanied by his family and a counselor from the School.  Cooties in attendance included the Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Ralph Milward, Seam Squirrel (elect) Lafayette Donaldson, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander elect), Bob Zaher (District VII Commander), Ken Miller, Ken Schaefer, Al Mitchell, Ron Barker and Jack Turner.
 -  The April Scratch was held 22 April. In addition to Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, guests included Cootie James "Crash" Proctor from Chokum Chingo -  Pup Tent 8. Hospital visits for the month: 19
 -  On 25 April, Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Cooties of Pup Tent 15 attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery.  The annual observance is sponsored by the Returned & Services League (RSL) Angeles City Branch
 -  On 25 April, Grand Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard attended the ANZAC day Observance at the Coconut Grove Resort at La Union.  Junior Past Grand Commander (Department of Pacific Areas Commander) Emory Russell and Cooties of Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 also attended.
 -  Cooties of Pup Tent 15 attended a Memorial Service for Post member Comrade Orie (Roy) Royce.  The Post Charter was draped during the service.  Attendance included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Junior Vice Commander B K Hubbard, Seam Squirrel elect) Lafayette Donaldson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell, Steve Piechocky and Ken Schaefer.
 -  On 5 May, the Pup Tent hosted a fund raising Social at Bonanza Hotel.  Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski and approximately 102 Cooties, their guests and supporters enjoyed an afternoon of good food and drink.  This Social has turned into an annual affair through the good graces of Rob Williams, owner/manager of the hotel.
 -  The May Scratch was held 20 May.  Attendees included Junior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand Commander John Welsh.  Hospital visits for the month: 24
 -  On 19 June, Cootie Larry Long and his wife accompanied Grand of Kentucky, Simpal -  Pup Tent 9 Cooties on a visit to the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN.
 -  The 31st Grand Pacific Scratch was held at Maharajah Hotel, Angeles City on 22 June.  The Supreme Junior Vice Commander H. Steve Mason was in attendance.  Pup Tent 15 delegates included Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Senior Vice Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Junior Vice B.K. Hubbard, Grand Quartermaster Don Webster, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Seam Squirrel (elect) Lafayette Donaldson, Cooties Orville Humfleet, Terry Gillem, Al Mitchell, Jerry Prinz, Ralph Milward, Buddy McGuire and Jack Turner.  At the Grand Scratch the Pup Tent received the following:
  *  100% Membership Certificate (prior to 30 November)
  *  Grand Membership Goal Certificate
  *  Grand Recruiting Citation of Merit -  Bob Zaher (60)
  *  Grand Recruiting Citation of Merit -  B.K. Hubbard (54)
 -  The following Pup Tent 15 Cooties elected or appointed to the following Grand Pacific positions:
  *  Grand Commander:  Bill Wichmann
  *  Grand Senior Vice Commander:  B.K. Hubbard
  *  Grand Council:  Ralph Milward
  *  Grand Council:  Orville Humfleet
  *  Grand Quartermaster:  Don Webster
  *  Grand Adjutant:  Jerry Prinz
  *  Grand Assistant Adjutant:  Ron Barker
  *  Grand WEB Hound:  Ron Barker
 -  At Grand Awards Banquet held on 22 June, Pup Tent 15 received the following awards:
  *  Grand Pacific Membership Award:  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 (3rd Consecutive Year)
  *  Outstanding Pup Tent of the Year:  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 (2nd Consecutive Year)
  *  Grand Pacific Pup Tent Vampire Award:  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 (2nd Consecutive Year)
  *  Grand Vampire Award:  Dan Anstine
  *  Outstanding Hospital Chairman of the Year:  Cecil “Doc” Johnson (2nd Consecutive Year)
  *  Outstanding Hungry Cootie of the Year:  Roy Banning
  *  Outstanding CCDB of the Year:  Jerry Prinz (Co- Winner with CCDB from Pup Tent 8)
  *  Outstanding Outside Contributor:  Robert “Rob” Williams, Bonanza Hotel
 -  During the year Surgeon Cecil Johnson, utilizing the Post 2485 CPR manikin, presented CPR First Aid training to the following:
   -  -  Mabuhay Lodge #59, (4 hours, 10 students)
   -  -  Mandaluyong City Firemen, (200 hours, 30 students)
   -  -  VFW employees, (14 hours, 10 students)
   -  -  Angeles University (AUF) Hospital,(52 hours, 120 students
   -  -  Angeles University (AM Hospital. (18 hours, 60 students
   -  -  Angeles University (AUF) students, (2 hours, 6 students
   -  -  Angeles City(AUF) students, (12 hours, 30 students)
 -  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 membership as of the date of this report: 51 including 15 Life Members.
 -  227 hospital visits have been completed the year, as of the date of this report.
 
2000 -  2001
 
Seam Squirrel:  Lafayette Donaldson
Blanket Bum:  Buddy McGuire
Hide Gimlet:  Jerry Prinz
Hungry Cootie:  Ron Barker
Custodian of the Crummy Duffel Bag:  Ken Miller
Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 membership at the end of the 2000 calendar year: 58, including 15 Life Members
 -  The June Scratch was held 24 June.  Attendees included Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior Vice Commander Jim Mayo, Junior Past Grand Commander Jim Malott, and Past Grand Commander John Welsh.  Hospital visits for the month: 27
 -  Philippine Pup Tent Swarming IV was held at Pup Tent 11, Barrio Barretto on 3 July.  Pup Tent 15 members attending included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Jack Turner, Terry Gillem.  Junior Past Grand Commander Jim Malott was also present.
 -  On 11 July, the Pup Tent hosted a luncheon for Mr Robert “Rob” Williams, owner/manger of the Bonanza Hotel in Angeles City.  Mr William was honored as the Grand Pacific Non VFW Outstanding Outside Contributor.  He was nominated by the Pup Tent.  Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard presented the award in the absence of Grand Commander Bill Wichmann.  Cooties present included Jerry Prinz (Post Commander), Al Mitchell, Ron Barker, Buddy McGuire and Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner “Ski” Koslovski.
 -  CCDB Ken Miller resigned and Cootie Ron Barker assumed CCDB duties.
 -  The July Scratch was held 15 July.  Attendees included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Past Grand Commander Emory Russell.  Hospital visits for the month: 22
 -  Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Larry Long attended the Scratch of Grand of Kentucky, Simpal -  Pup Tent 9 in Franklin, KY on 30 July.  The visit was to thank Pup Tent 9 for the support given to the Clark Cemetery.  At the end of the Scratch, Pup Tent 9 donated another $1000 to the Clark Cemetery.  The following presentations were made to Pup Tent 9:
 *  Post 2485 plaque
 *  Pup Tent 15 plaque
 *  Letters of Appreciation from the Post 2485 Commander, Seam Squirrel Pup Tent 15 and the Clark Cemetery Chairman
 * a collection of hats and towels for Post Canteen Bar decorations   
 -  Grand Quartermaster Don Webster attended the Supreme Scratch in Milwaukee, 25- 26 August.
 -  The August Scratch was held 19 August.  Hospital visits for the month: 24
 -  Pup Tent 15 held a Luncheon/Swim Party for 32 area street children, on 25 August.  The event was held at the Bonanza Hotel in Angeles.  Due to rain and flooding in the area, attendance was limited to Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jack Turner and Ken Miller.
 -  The September Scratch was held 16 September.  Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Grand Council Member Ralph Milward was in attendance.  Hospital visits for the month: 11
 -  On 29 September, Post officers conducted the VFW grave side burial services for MSGT Gordon Maginness, USAF (Ret).  Pup Tent 15 members in attendance were Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander), Buddy McGuire (Post Senior Vice Commander), Al Mitchell (Post Junior Vice Commander), Joe Hester and Cecil Johnson.
 -  On 13 October, Pup Tent 15 members, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander), Ken Schaefer, Dale Wyman, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Buddy McGuire, Bob Zaher, Ken Miller, Ed Lyons, Joe Godfrey, Steve Piechocky and Bob McGovern attended the Post Commander’s Appreciation Night for Junior Past Commander B.K. Hubbard (Grand Senior Vice Commander).  The 225th Navy Birthday of the United States Navy was observed with a special cake and a moment of silence was conducted for the victims of the USS Cole terrorist attack.  Also in attendance was Department of Pacific Commander Paul Gasperson.
 -  The October Scratch was held 14 October.  In attendance were Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Grand Council Member Ralph Milward.  Hospital visits for the month: 16
 -  On 21 October, Pup Tent 15 Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward and Cooties Jerry Prinz, Al Mitchell, Buddy McGuire, Ken Schaefer, Bob Zaher and Ken Miller attended the 9th Annual Chili Cook- Off at La Union.  The Cook- Off is sponsored by Kuto -  Pup Tent 7, Post 9892 and the Bali Hai Resort.
 -  On 5 November, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard presented the Post with a wall clock donated by VFW Post 5706, SIMPAL -  Pup Tent 9 and Veterans organizations in Franklin, KY.  Pup Tent 9 is a premier supporter of the Clark Cemetery.
 -  Pup Tent 15 hosted Philippines Swarming Five on 10 November.  In attendance were Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh.  Cooties from Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 and Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11 were present.  A 100th Anniversary VFW Coin, donated by Cootie Bob Zaher, was raffled off and won by Cootie Al Mitchell.  Hospital visits for the month: 8
 -  On 11 November, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard represented the Post and Pup Tent at the Veterans Day Observation at the American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila and the Philippine Memorial Libingan Ng Mga Bayani.
 -  Pup Tent 15 Cooties assisted the Post in the Veterans Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery and the Veterans Day Picnic at the Post Home.  Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson and Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended both events.  The ceremony is sponsored by the Post.
 -  The November Scratch was held 18 November.  Attendance included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Past Grand Commander John Welsh.  Hospital Visits for the month: 8
 -  0n 2 December, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Pup Tent 15 Cooties, wives and significant others assisted the Post in preparation for the Annual Pearl Buck Christmas Party.  Christmas bags were packed at the Post Home, then a Christmas Party for 350 Pearl Buck Children was held at the Pearl Buck Foundation Home in Angeles City.  Cootie Bob Zaher was Santa Claus.
 -  Pup Tent Hospital Chairman Cecil “Doc” Johnson attended a National Veterans Service Phase III, Proficiency Training Conference, 3- 6 December, in St Louis, MO.  This was a National VFW sponsored project.
 -  Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Past Grand Commander Don Webster and Pup Tent 15 Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander), Ron Barker, Buddy McGuire, Terry Gillem, Al Mitchell, Orville Humfleet, Jack Avritt and Bob Zaher attended the Mid- Term Grand Scratch.  The Mid Term, held in Barrio Barretto on 9 December, was sponsored by Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11 and Post 11447.  Also present were Ray Sisk, Grand of California -  Pup Tent 9 (National VFW Junior Vice Commander in Chief); Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska -  Pup Tent 4 (VFW District 16 National Council Member).   At the Scratch the following awards were given:
 *  Pup Tent 15 -  Joint VFW/MOC Citation of Distinction and VFW Booster Program plaques for assisting Post 2485 and Post 727 in attaining 100% Post membership.
 *  Pup Tent 15 -  Supreme Certificate for attaining 201% in national Home Special Projects
 *  Bill Wichmann -  a Supreme Booster pin and a VFW century pin
 *  B.K. Hubbard -  Joint MOC/VFW Joint Citation of Distinction and a Supreme Booster pin for recruiting over 50 members under the VFW Booster Program.
 *  Bob Zaher -  Joint MOC/VFW Joint Citation of Distinction and a Supreme Booster pin for recruiting over 50 members under the VFW Booster Program.
 *  Jerry Prinz -  a Cootie Bolo tie for completing all allotted Pup Tent inspections before Mid- Term
 -  On 10 December, Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended a Post Commander’s Dinner in honor of National Junior Vice Commander Ray Sisk; VFW District 16 National Council Member Marcus Butler and Gary Kurpius, from Alaska, candidate for National VFW Junior Vice Commander.  Attendance also included Department of Pacific Areas Commander Paul Gasperson, Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander Jim Malott, Past Grand Commander Dick Vilieo, Past Grand Commander Don Webster, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow, Past Grand Commander Emory Russell, Past Grand Commander Jim Malott.  Cooties from Chokum Chingo -  Pup Tent 8; Honey Bucket Special -  Pup Tent 1, Camp Zama, Japan; Habu/Gecko -  Pup Tent 9; Maeng Das -  Pup Tent 6 and Makoli Mites -  Pup Tent 10.
 -  On 11 December, the Post hosted a Working Breakfast/Briefing of the Clark Cemetery for National Junior Vice Commander Ray Sisk; VFW District 16 National Council Member Marcus Butler and Gary Kurpius, from Alaska, candidate for National VFW Junior Vice Commander.  Cootie Al Mitchell, Post Clark Cemetery Chairman conducted the briefing.
 -  Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15 Charter Member Carl Lee was buried at the Clark Cemetery on 11 December.  Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Ray Sisk, Grand of California -  Pup Tent 9 (National VFW Junior Vice Commander in Chief); Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska -  Pup Tent 4 (VFW District 16 National Council Member), Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Junior Vice Commander Jim Mayo, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Past Grand Commander, Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow, Past Grand Commander Emory Russell, Past Grand Commander Jim Malott were in attendance.  Pup Tent Cooties present were  Joe Hester, Ralph Milward, Werner “Ski” Koslovski, Ken Schaefer, Al Mitchell, Jerry Prinz, Ron Burrus, Buddy McGuire, Cecil “Doc” Johnson, Ken Miller.  Also in attendance were Cooties from Chokum Chingo -  Pup Tent 8; Honey Bucket Special -  Pup Tent 1, Camp Zama , Japan; Habu/Gecko -  Pup Tent 9; Maeng Das -  Pup Tent 6; Ray Sisk, Grand of California -  Pup Tent 9 (National VFW Junior Vice Commander); Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska -  Pup Tent 4 (VFW District 16 National Council Member).
  -  The December Scratch was held 11 December.  Attendance included Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Past Grand Commander, Past Grand Commander Ken Tretow, Past Grand Commander Emory Russell, Past Grand Commander Jim Malott.  Also in attendance were Cooties from Chokum Chingo -  Pup Tent 8,  Ray Sisk, Grand of California -  Pup Tent 9 (National VFW Junior Vice Commander in Chief); Marcus Butler, Grand of Alaska -  Pup Tent 4 (VFW District 16 National Council Member).  Gary Kurpius, candidate for National VFW Junior Vice Commander was initiated into Pup Tent 15.  Hospital visits for the month: 10
 -  On 18 December, the Clarkview Christian Center held a Grand Opening for their newly renovated building.  Post and Pup Tent members were invited guests and the Post was asked to provide a Color Guard for posting the flags of Philippines and the United States.  The Color Guard consisted of Cooties Earl Dodge, Cecil Johnson, Jim Proctor and Steve Piechocky.  Pup Tent Cooties in attendance included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Post Commander), Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell,  Roy Banning, Bob Zaher, Ken Schaefer and Ron Barker.    
 -  On 19 January Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Jerry Prinz attended the January Scratch of Maeng Das -  Pup Tent 6 in Pattaya Beach, Thailand.
  -  The January Scratch was held on 20 January, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh were in attendance.  Hospital visits for the month: 9
 -  The February Scratch was held 17 February, in attendance were Grand Council Member Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh.  Pup Tent elections were held.  Buddy McGuire was elected Seam Squirrel, Jerry Prinz -  Blanket Bum and Al Mitchell -  Hide Gimlet for the 2001- 2002 year.  Hospital visits for the month: 19
 -  Pup Tent Hospital Chairman Cecil “Doc” Johnson attended the VFW National Veterans Service Training Program Regional Training at Albuquerque, NM 10- 15 March 2001.
 -  The March Scratch was held on 17 March.  In attendance were Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Past Grand Commander Emory Russell, Kuto Pup Tent 7.  Past Grand Commander Emory Russell installed the 2001- 2002 year officers.  Hospital visits for the month: 30
 -  Pup Tent 15 and Pup Tent 7 Cooties attended the wedding of Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Miss Juvy Angcao on 7 April.  The wedding was held at the Bonanza Hotel, site of many Pup Tent 15 Fund Raising Social.  Also in attendance were Department of Pacific Areas Commander Paul Gasperson, Past Grand Commander John Welsh and Past Grand Commander Emory Russell.
 -  On 9 April, the Post conducted the Second Annual Bataan Death March Memorial Ceremony was held at Capas National Shrine (near the site of the WWII POW Camp at Camp O’Donnell).  In attendance were COL Russell Lewey, USAF, Defense Attache, U.S. Embassy, Manila; Department Commander Paul Gasperson; District VII Commander O.B. O’Briant; Leroy Becraft, Post member and former WWII POW; Cooties from Kuto -  Pup Tent 7, Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11, Pinatubo -  Pup Tent 15; members from Post 9892, Post 11447, American Legion Post 10, American Legion Post 94, Angeles City DAV Chapter and the Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia.   Cooties in attendance included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard; Past Grand Commander Emory Russell, Pup Tent 7; Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, (Seam Squirrel elect) Buddy McGuire, Albert Mitchell, Bob Zaher, Tom Elliott, Larry Long, Ken Miller, Joe Carsley, Ron Barker of Pup Tent 15; Tim Aukshun, of Pup Tent 7: O.B. O’Briant, Ted “Shorty” Phillips and Gene Gann of Pup Tent 11.
 -  The April Scratch was held 14 April.  Attendees included Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward and Past Grand Commander John Welsh.  Commander Wichmann presented the Pup Tent with a Supreme Certificate for being 100% in membership by 30 November.  Hospital visits for the month: 12
 -  The following Pup Tent 15 Cooties have received the following Supreme appointments:
Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson -  Supreme Aide de Camp
Hide Gimlet Jerry Prinz -  Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff
Hospital Chairman Cecil “Doc” Johnson -  Supreme Aide de Camp
Grand Quartermaster Don Webster -  Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff
Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard -  Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff
 -  Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard and Cootie Bob Zaher supported the Earth Day Underwaterthon at Coconut Grove Resort, La Union on 22 April.  The event was sponsored by Cootie Tim Aukshun, Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 and his diving company Ocean Dive.
 -  Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Jerry Prinz (2485 Post Commander), Buddy McGuire (Seam Squirrel elect), Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner “Ski’ Koslovski, Cooties Bob McGovern, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Cecil Johnson and Tom Elloitt attended Philippine Swarming Six.  This Scratch was sponsored by Kuto -  Pup Tent 7 at La Union.  Cooties from Kuripots -  Pup Tent 11 were also present.
 -  Pup Tent members attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery.  This observance is sponsored by the Returned & Services League of Australia, Angeles City Branch.                
 -  Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Jerry Prinz (2485 Post Commander), Buddy McGuire (Seam Squirrel elect), Cooties Bob McGovern, Ron Barker, Al Mitchell, Cecil Johnson and Tom Elloitt attended the ANZAC Day Observance at the Coconut Grove Resort, La Union.  This observance is sponsored by members of the Returned & Services League of Australia, Angeles City Branch living in the La Union area. 
 -  On 28 April, the Pup Tent, in conjunction with the Bonanza Hotel, hosted a luncheon (with ice cream) and a swim call for 39 street children.  Attendees included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Grand Council Member Ralph Milward, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner “Ski” Koslovski, Cooties Buddy McGuire (Seam Squirrel elect),  Ken Miller and Ken Schaefer.
 ‑ On 5 May, Pinatubo ‑ Pup Tent 15 hosted a Fund Raising Social at the Bonanza Hotel.  Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson presented Rob Williams, owner/Manager of the Hotel a framed Pup Tent 15 Letter of Appreciation.  Attendance included Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Commander, Post 2485), Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell and Pup Tent 15 Cooties.
 ‑ On 26 May, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard accompanied Dick Jones (Post member), Superintendent of the American Cemetery, Manila on an inspection trip to the Cabanatuan Memorial.  Cabanatuan was the site of a WWII Japanese POW Camp for Americans.
 ‑ On 28 May, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Cooties Jerry Prinz, Buddy McGuire and Al Mitchell attended the Memorial Day Observance at the American Cemetery, Manila.  Cootie Prinz (Commander, Post 2485) laid a wreath in memory of those who gave their life in the cause of freedom.
 ‑ On 30 May, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Commander, Post 2485), Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell and other Pup Tent 15 Cooties attended the Memorial Day Observance at the Clark Cemetery.  The Memorial Day Observance was sponsored by American Legion Post 123 and supported by the Post 2485 Cemetery Staff.  Commander Paul Gasperson, Department of Pacific Areas also attended.
 -  Hospital visits for the month of May: 16
 -  On 17 June the Pup Tent  hosted a Fund Raising Social, at the Bonanza Hotel, with all proceeds going to the Grand of the Pacific.  A total of P17,800 was raised.  Grand Commander Bill Wichmann presented both Pup Tent 15 and the Bonanza Hotel with Grand Pacific Plaques in appreciation for support to the Grand.  At the Social, VFW Post 11435 donated three cameras to for auctioning at the Social.  Grand Senior Vice Hubbard auctioned the cameras and an additional P11,000 was raised for the Grand.
 -  The 32nd Grand Pacific Scratch was held was held at the Maharajah Hotel in Angeles City, Philippines on 19 June 2001.  Grand Commander Bill Wichmann, Grand Senior Vice Commander B.K. Hubbard, Past Grand Commander John Welsh, Seam Squirrel Lafayette Donaldson, Junior Past Seam Squirrel Werner Koslovski, Cooties Jerry Prinz (Commander, Post 2485), Buddy McGuire, Al Mitchell, Jerry Ross, Ron Barker were in attendance.  Supreme Senior Vice Commander Steve Mason was also in attendance. 
 *  The Pup Tent received Certificates of Merit for:
     * * Being over 200% in Hospital Work
     * * Being over 100% in Membership