Pup Tent History

Kuripots - Pup Tent 11
Barrio Barretto, Olongapo City, Republic of the Philippines

Parent Organization: VFW Post 11447
Physical Address:  Post Home, Barrio Barretto, Olongapo City, Republic of the Philippines
Mailing Address: VFW 11447/MOC PT 11, PSC 517 Box R S, FPO AP 96517-1000
Scratch Date:  First Thursday, 1000
Scratch Location, if other than Post Home: None
Chartered: 12 June 1994
Affiliate Posts: Post 927, Post 3467

The following represents the Kuripots - Pup Tent 11 History with changes (1 - 10 partial)  incorporated. This supercedes all previous PT 11 Histories.  (All change 10 partial entries are underlined)

Note: This history is written in the order of the Seam Squirrel's year (July-June) vice the calendar year.

- PT 11 was formerly TT’s - Pup Tent 11 in Taipei, Taiwan.  The Charter was surrendered due to lack of members and potential members.  The number was subsequently assigned to the new Pup Tent at Barrio Barretto.

- In late 1993 the idea of forming a Pup Tent in the Military Order of the Cootie (MOC) was discussed at the CofA and with VFW Post 11447 Commander Jerry Bristle.         

- A motion was put before the membership of VFW Post 11447 on January 13, 1994 to form the first MOC. Pup Tent in the Philippines.  The motion to form a Pup Tent was approved. Commander Jerry Bristle appointed an Ad Hoc Committee of himself, Comrades Harland Saunders, Dave Dunn, Keith Walter, and Rich Groscost to screen and recommend potential candidates for membership.  Since Comrade Walter was the only member to have ever been a Cootie, he was instrumental in guiding the Committee through the early stages of inquiry and procedure.  The Committee's list of candidates was presented to the Post membership at the March 10 meeting for individual approval.  From this list came the Charter Members of the Pup Tent.

- The first formal organizational meeting was held March 16, 1994.   Provisional election of Officers included:

  * Provisional appointees included:

  * Three Potential Names for new Pup Tent were discussed; Kuripots (Tight Fisted), Haul Ash and Eating Ash.  Kuripots was selected.
  * Dues were established at $25 a year, with a $25 initiation fee
  * Scratches set for 1st Wednesday of each month at 1000

- The second organizational meeting was held on 4 May 1994.  Installation and initiation were set for 12 June1994 at Oasis Hotel in Angeles City, prior to Grand Scratch.  Cootie numbers were assigned.  It was announced that Supreme Junior Vice Commander Gary Strauss would be the installing officer.  There was an instructional discussion of Cootie Degrees.

- A special meeting was held on 1 June 1994.  Eighteen Charter members given instructions on procedures for 12 June Installation

June 12, 1994 INSTALLATION AND INITIATION
Formal ceremonies of Installation; and Initiation were held at VFW Post 2485 in Angeles City, Philippines. Supreme JVC Gary Strauss was the installing officer.

In accordance with Article II, Sect. 203.C. ,  all three Degrees were confirmed on original members.

The first official function was to attend the Grand Scratch at the Department Convention at the Oasis Hotel in Angeles City.

July 2, 3 & 4 4th OF JULY BEACH BASH
Pup Tent sponsored and manned a “Fish & Chips” booth at VFW Post 11447 annual 4^th of July Barrio Beach Bash.

July 6, 1994 FIRST EVER REGULAR SCRATCH
Since all original members had been elevated to Cootie during Installation and Initiation on June 12, a demonstration of Nit Degree was held for benefit of the Pup Tent.

September 7, 1994 SCRATCH
Gavel presented to Pup Tent by Cootie #2 Dale Perce. Starter kits were received and groundwork began for establishment of new Pup Tents associated with VFW Post 2485 in Angeles City and VFW Post 9892 in  La Union.

50/50 drawing initiated.  This is a drawing where 50% of the take goes to a special Relief  Fund and 50% to the winner.

September 16, 1994 SPECIAL PROJECT
Pup Tent participated in clean-up day at Clark Cemetery with VFW Post 11447 and VFW Post 2485.

October 5, 1994 SCRATCH, SPECIAL PROJECT REPORTS
One hundred twenty three business cards mailed to a terminally ill American child whose last wish was to be in the Guiness Book of World Records.

Pup Tent sponsored  “Chili Cook-off”.  Received over P4,600 in  proceeds and donations.

October 18, 1994 WORKSHOP
Shirt sleeve workshop held to familiarize and instruct interested Cooties in Rituals of M.O.C.

November 1, 1994 SCRATCH
Atom Jimmy Bryson initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees,  Assigned Cootie #19.

November 11, 1994 VETERAN'S DAY
Pup Tent  participated in Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Clark Cemetery and special memorial wreath laying ceremony at grave site of VFW Post 11447 name-sake Paul P, Busik.

November 22, 1994 SPECIAL SCRATCH
Atom Ted Phillips initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees. Assigned Cootie #20.

December 7, 1994 SCRATCH
Graybacks Cootie  #19, Jimmy Bryson and Cootie #20 Ted  Phillips received 3^rd Degree initiation.

December 10, 1994 C of A
Pup Tent hosted C of A, Grand of the Pacific Scratch at the Marmont Hotel, Barretto, Olongapo City,  Philippines.

January 4, 1995 SCRATCH
First nominations made for 1995/1996 Term.

February 2, 1995 SCRATCH
Election of Officers:

Seam Squirrel         Dale Perce
Blanket Bum           Dave Dunn
Hide Gimlet            John T Brady
CCDB                    Frenchy Le Blanc
Shyster                 Larry Clapp
Sky Pilot                Tom Herron
KLR                       William Knox
Pill Pusher              Melvin “OB” O’Briant
Tightwad 3 Yr.        Keith Walter

Appointees:

Hungry Cootie         Ted Phillips
Hospital Chair          Rich Groscost
Provost Marshall      Rooster Wetzel
Jimmy Legs             Jimmy Bryson

February 12, 1995 HOSPITAL SUNDAY
Annual Cootie Hospital visit to Angeles City University Hospital.

March 1, 1995 INSTALLATION
Installation  of incoming 1995/1996 Officers.  Outgoing Seam Squirrel Keith Walter was the installing officer.

April 5, 1995 SCRATCH
Atom Gil Benjamin initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #22.

Sale of Cootie shirts and towels initiated.

Construction  of  Cootie Booth for special events approved.

April 29, 1995 DISTRICT CONVENTION
Cooties attended District Convention in La Union and participated in Loyalty Day observation.

May 30, 1995 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Pup Tent participated in Memorial Day Ceremonies at Clark Cemetery and BBQ sponsored by American Legion Post 123 in Angeles City.

June 7, 1995 SCRATCH
Special election of Tightwad 3 Yr.  Cootie #5, Jerry Bristle elected to replace resigned Keith Walter.

SCRATCH day changed from first Wednesday to first Thursday effective July 6, 1995.

June 14, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING
Funding for Cootie Booth authorized for construction prior to Beach Bash.

June 20, 1995 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
Members attended 29^th Department Convention in Angeles City, and attended Grand Scratch.  Pup Tent 11 selected as Grand of the Pacific Pup Tent of the Year.  Cootie #5 Jerry Bristle elected to position of Department Chaplain.
 

MOC PUP TENT 11 - KURIPOTS HISTORY 1995-1996

July 1 – 4, 1995 4^th OF JULY BEACH BASH
Sold “Fish and Chips” in “new” Cootie Booth at VFW Post 11447 3^rd Annual 4^th of July Beach Bash.

July 6, 1995 SCRATCH
First Thursday of each month at 1300 set aside for a  Cootie sponsored Pinochle Tournament.

Announced Cootie #13, Rich Groscost selected as Chief of Staff, Grand of the Pacific.

August 3, 1995 SCRATCH
Atom Jim Carlson initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #23. 

Pup Tent contributes $150 to John Randall Scholarship Program.

September 7, 1995 SCRATCH
Grayback Jim Carlson initiated into 3^rd Degree.

Pup Tent contributed P500 to FRA Branch 367 for youth dart tournament.

October 5,1995 SCRATCH
Hide Gimlet, Cootie #9, John T. Brady elevated to temporarily replace Dave Dunn as Blanket Bum due to Dave’s out of country employment.  Cootie #23, Jim  Carlson selected to fill the position of temporary Hide Gimlet.

Pup Tent notified Cootie #5, Jerry Bristle had been appointed Supreme Aide de Camp for organization of Pup Tent 15 at Post 2485 in Angeles City.

November 11, 1995 VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY
Pup Tent participated in Veteran’s Day ceremonies and special wreath laying at grave site of VFW Post 11447 name-sake Paul B. Busik at Clark Cemetery in Angeles City.

December 7, 1995 SCRATCH
Special Guests – Seam Squirrel Earl Hanson and CCDB/Hungry Cootie Tom Tompkins – Pup Tent 4, Yokota, Japan.

Atom Phil Eisman initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #25.

December 8 & 9, 1995  C OF A
Hosted C of A Grand of Pacific Scratch at By the Sea Hotel, Barretto, Olongapo City, Philippines.

January 4, 1996 SCRATCH
Cootie Arden Lee Beehler transferred membership from Pup Tent 15, Angeles City. Assigned Cootie #26.

Atom James Best initiated into 1^st Degree. Assigned Cootie #27.

Special election of Keeper of the Lousy Records, Cootie #11 Rooster

Wetzel, to replace William Knox who resigned. 

Pup Tent contributed $300 to Post for purchase of T.V. for back bar.

First nominations for 1996/1997 Term.

February 1, 1996 SCRATCH
Nit James Best initiated into 2^nd and 3^rd Degrees.

Election of Officers:

Seam Squirrel          Melvin O’Briant
Blanket Bum            Larry Clapp
Hide Gimlet             Jim Carlson
CCDB                     Phil Eisman
Shyster                  Rooster Wetzel
Sky Pilot                 James Best
KLR                        Keith Walter
Pill Pusher               “JB” Bryson
Tightwad 3 Yr          Frenchy Le Blanc

February 11, 1996 HOSPITAL SUNDAY
Annual Cootie Hospital visit made to St Judes, Mother and Child, an d Olongapo General Hospitals , all in Olongapo City.

March 7, 1996 SCRATCH - INSTALLATION
Atom Robert Evans initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #28. 

Installation of Officers.  Installing Officer, Grand of Pacific Chief of Staff Rich Groscost.

Contributed  P500 to FRA Branch 367 for their FRAlics fund raiser for Childrens Nutrition Program.

April 3, 1996 SCRATCH
Grayback Robert Evans initiated into 3^rd Degree.

Atom Mike Pickens initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #29.

April 27, 1996 DISTRICT CONVENTION
Cooties attended District Convention in La Union and participated in Loyalty Day observation.  Cootie #28, Bob Evans elected District SVC.

May 2, 1996 SCRATCH
Atom Jerry Rowe initiated into the 1^st Degree.  Assigned Cootie #30.

Grayback Mike Pickens initiated into the 3^rd Degree.

May 30, 1996 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Pup Tent participated in Memorial Day Ceremonies at Clark Cemetery and BBQ sponsored by American Legion Post 123 in Angeles City.

June 6, 1996 SCRATCH
Atoms Burl Boggs and Bill Holocher were initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #31 and #32 respectively.  Nit Jerry Rowe initiated into 2^nd Degree.

June 18, 1996 
Members attended 30^th Department  Convention in Angeles City and attended the Grand Scratch.  Pup Tent 11 Cootie #16 Larry Clapp selected as Grand of Pacific Cootie of the Year.

MOC PUP TENT 11 - KURIPOTS HISTORY 1996-1997

July 4 – 6, 1996 4^th OF JULY BEACH BASH
Operated dunk tank and sno-cone concession out of Cootie Booth at VFW 11447 Annual 4^th of July Barrio Beach Bash.  Participated in Phil/Am Day parade as M.O.C. Pup Tent 11  Unit.

August 1, 1996 SCRATCH
Graybacks Jerry Rowe and William Holocher initiated into the 3^rd Degree.

Pup Tent contributes $25 to National Home.

August 5, 1996 SPECIAL PROJECT
Pup Tent rallied to assist victims of a neighborhood fire that included eleven families and 29 children.  Contributions included food, clothing, bedding, cook stoves, cooking and eating utensils, and school book bags and supplies. A great outpouring of generosity.

November 7, 1996 SCRATCH
Special election Hide Gimlet.  Cootie #29 Mike Pickens selected to replace Jim Carlson due to his out of country employment.

November 11, 1996 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Pup Tent participated in Veteran’s Day Ceremonies and special wreath laying  at grave site of VFW Post 11447 name-sake Paul B. Busik at Clark Cemetery in Angeles City.

December 6 – 8, 1996 C OF A
Hosted C of A Grand of Pacific Scratch at Marmont Hotel, Barretto, Olongapo City, Philippines.

December 19, 1996 IN MEMORY
A day of grief as our very special comrade and fellow Cootie #32, William Holocher passed away.  May he rest in peace and honor in Clark Cemetery.

February 6, 1997 SCRATCH
First nominations for 1997/98 Term.

February 11, 1007 COOTIE HOSPITAL VISIT
Annual Cootie Hospital visit made to Olongapo General in Olongapo City.

March 6, 1997 SCRATCH
Election of Officers:

Seam Squirrel          Jerry Bristle
Blanker Bum            Harland Saunders
Hide Gimlet             John T. Brady
CCDB                     Phil Eisman
Shyster                  Jerry Rowe
Sky Pilot                 Mike Pickens
KLR                        Jimmy Bryson
Pill Pusher               “OB” O’Briant
Tightwad 3 Yr          Robert Evans
Tightwad 1 Yr          John Ford

April 26, 1997 DISTRICT CONVENTION
Cooties attended District Convention in La Union and participated in Loyalty Day and ANZAC Day observations.  Cootie #28, Bob Evans elected to position of District Commander.  Cootie #10, William Knox elected to position of District Quartermaster.

May 1, 1997 SCRATCH
Purchase and construction of dunk tank approved.

May 30, 1997 MEMORIAL DAY
Pup  Tent participated in Memorial Day Ceremonies at Clark Cemetery and BBQ sponsored by American Legion Post 123 in Angeles City.

June 5, 1997 SCRATCH
Pup Tent contributed $150 to John Randle Scholarship program.

June 17, 1997 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
Members attended 31^st Department Convention in Angeles City and attended Grand Scratch. Cootie #5, Jerry Bristle elected to position of Department Surgeon.

MOC PUP TENT 11 - KURIPOTS HISTORY 1997-1998

July 4, 1997 4^th OF JULY BEACH BASH
Participated in Phil/Am Day parade.  Operated dunk tank and sno-cone booth at VFW Post 11447 5^th annual 4^th of July Barrio Beach Bash.

August 7, 1997 SCRATCH
Atom Roland Blanchette initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees. Assigned Cootie #33.

Members informed Grand Commander had passed away.  Grand Senior Vice Commander Emory Russell elevated to position of  Grand of Pacific Commander.

Initiative approved to disassociate with Pearl S. Buck Foundation and provide 50%

Direct support for same Amerasian child in conjunction with VFW Post 11447.

Cootie #20 Ted Phillips membership reinstatement approved.

Initiative approved to financially support Post 11447 in a monthly contribution for maintenance of Clark Cemetery.

Ralph Cox transferred his membership from Pup Tent 12 We-Bangi-U, Uijongbu, Korea.  Assigned Cootie #34.

Special election of CCDB.  Cootie #20, Ted Phillips selected to replace Phil Eisman who moved to the U.S.

September 4, 1997 SCRATCH
Grayback Roland Blanchette initiated into 3^rd Degree.

Special election of Shyster.  Cootie #34 selected to replace Jerry Rowe, who resigned due to extended period out of country.

P500 contributed to FRA Branch 367 in support of Youth Dart Tournament.

October 2, 1997  SCRATCH
Special election of Hide Gimlet.  Cootie #14,  Tom Herron selected to replace Jim Carlson, who resigned due to out of country employment.

October 9, 1997  IN MEMORY
A day of grief as our special comrade and fellow Cootie #4, Joseph “Frenchie”

Le Blanc passed away.  May he rest in peace and honor in Clark Cemetery.

November 9, 1997  SCRATCH
Notified Pup Tent’s Charter was in suspension due to non-receipt of Original Installation Warrant by Grand Adjutant.  Official Pup Tent functions suspended pending reinstatement.  Cooties continued their role as movers and shakers at the Post level.  Copies of the Original Installation Warrant forwarded to Grand to correct discrepancy.

January 3, 1998  REINSTATMENT
Authorization received from Grand Commander to resume normal Pup Tent functions.

January 8, 1998  SCRATCH
$25 contributed to Bridge Over River Kwai Program.

$25 contributed to National Home.

Special election of Tightwad 3 Yr.  Cootie #13 Rich Groscost selected to fill vacant Tightwad position.

Special election of Tightwad 2 Yr.  Cootie #30 Jerry Rowe selected to full vacant Tightwad position.

Special election of Tightwad 1 Yr.  Cootied #1 Keith Walter selected to fill vacant Tightwad position.

Contributed $100 to VFW Post 1509, Guam for repairs to their typhoon damaged Post Home.

January 30, 1998  SPECIAL SCRATCH
Atoms James George ,  Wallace Lahe and Pete Petropoulos initiated into the 1^st Degree.  Assigned Cootie #35, #36 and #37 respectively.

February 5, 1998  SCRATCH
Pup Tent joined Paddy Daddy Program.

First nominations for 1998/99 Term.

March 5, 1998  SCRATCH
Election of Officers:

Seam Squirrel          Tom Herron
Blanket Bum            Harland Saunders
Hide Gimlet             Jerry Rowe
CCDB                     Ted Phillips
Shyster                  Ralph Cox
Sky Pilot                 Mike Pickens       
KLR                        Jimmy Bryson
Pill Pusher               Jerry Bristle
Tightwad 3 Yr.         Melvin “OB” O’Briant
Tightwad 1 Yr.         Rooster Wetzel

Nits Wallace Lahe and Pete Petropoulos initiated into 2^nd and 3^rd Degrees.  Installation of Shavetails and reception followed.

April 2, 1998  SCRATCH
$50 contributed to VFW Post 11447 Family Picnic.

$100 contributed to VFW Post 11447 “Roof Raiser” Project.

April 25, 1998  DISTRICT CONVENTION
Members attended District 7 Convention in La Union. Cootie #8 Melvin O’Briant elected to position of District Junior Vice Commander.  Cootie #34 Ralph Cox elected to position of District Quartermaster.

Participated in Loyalty Day and ANZAC  Day.

May 30, 1998  MEMORIAL DAY
Pup Tent participated in Memorial Day Ceremonies at Clark Cemetery and BBQ sponsored by American Legion Post 123, in Angeles City.

June 4, 1998  SCRATCH
Atom Jose Alvarez initiated into 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #38.

June 16, 1998  DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
Members attended 32^nd Department Convention in La Union and attended Grand Scratch. Cootie #5 Jerry Bristle elected to 1 Yr. Trustee, John Randle Scholarship Fund.

MOC PUP TENT 11 - KURIPOTS HISTORY 1998-1999

July 3, 4 & 5, 1998  4^th OF JULY BEACH BASH
Participated in Phil/Am Day Parade.  Operated dunk tank, soft ice cream dispenser and sno-cone concession out of Cootie Booth at VFW Post 11447 6^th Annual 4^th of July Barrio Beach Bash.  P5000 raised for out Pup Tent General Fund.  Cootie “RC” Cox was the Beach Bash Committee Chairman and Cootie Jerry Rowe was the Phil/Am Day parade coordinator.

July 8, 1998  SCRATCH
Atom Kellen Musser initiated in the 1^st and 2^nd Degrees.  Assigned Cootie #39.  Grayback Jose Alvarez initiated into the 3^rd Degree.

Compilation of  PT 11 History initiated.

Cootie #20 Ted Phillips received an award from Grand for his outstanding contributions to the works of the order.

August 20, 1998  SPECIAL SCRATCH
Grayback Kellen Musser initiated into 3^rd Degree.

September 3, 1998  SCRATCH
Special guests B. K. Hubbard, Grand Inspector of Pacific Areas, Jerry Prinz, Grand Deputy Inspector of the Philippines and William “Doc” Johnson, Grand Surgeon were in attendance to conduct the annual inspection of our Pup Tent.

Pup tent purchased three aluminum walking canes from Seam Squirrel Tom Herroon who promptly donated the proceeds to our General Fund.  Canes are for the use of VFW members.

Cooties in attendance voted to send $30 to Grand in support of National Home projects.

Grand Inspector B. K. Hubbard auctioned off two ;pins for P900 and then donated proceeds to our Pup Tent General Fund.

September 18, 1998  POW/MIA DAY OBSERVED
Participated in Post 11447 POW/MIA Day memorial service at the Post Home.  Other participants included representatives from FRA Branch 367, American Legion Post 4 and the Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australian veterans.

September 19, 1998  SPECIAL EVENT
Pup Tent was represented at Pup Tent 15’s Social at the Bonanza Hotel in Angeles City.

October 1, 1998  SCRATCH
The deteriorating illness of our Post Canteen Manager led the Cooties to spearhead a project to finance his trip to the United States to receive much needed medical treatment. This rally in time of need resulted in over 300 hours spent by cooties and helped the Post  raise over $4000.  Past Seam Squirrel Melvin “OB” O’Briant coordinated the effort.

November 11, 1998   VETERAN’S DAY
Pup Tent participated in Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Clark Cemetery in Angeles City, hosted by VFW Post 2485.  A special memorial wreath laying ceremony followed at the gravesite of VFW Post 11447’s namesake Paul B. Busik.  This included a 2 Bell Ceremony conducted by FRA Branch 367.  Members also attended Post 2485 annual BBQ in the afternoon.

December 3, 1998  SCRATCH
Blanket Bum Harland Saunders assumed position of Seam Squirrel due to the resignation of Tom Herron effective 1 December in accordance with MOC bylaws.  Hide Gimlet Jerry Rowe moved up to Blanket Bum.

Special election held to fill vacant Hide Gimlet slot.  Past Seam Squirrel Keith Walter elected to position of Hide Gimlet.

December 6 – 8, 1998  C OF A, DEPARTMENT OF;PACIFIC AREAS
Pup Tent hosted C of A, Grand of Pacific Scratch at the Marmont Hotel, Barretto, Olongapo City, Philippines.  Cootie Ralph Cox was the C of A Chairman.

January 5, 1999   MEMORIAL SERVICE
Members participated in a Memorial Service for Clay Strode at the Post Home.

January 7, 1999   SCRATCH
First nominations for 1999/2000 Term Shavetails.  No nominations were made for Blanket Bum.  Nominations for this position will be open until the next Scratch.

January 25, 1999  RECOGNITION
Cootie #30 Jerry Rowe notified of his appointment to Olongapo City Anti Drug Abuse Council as representative of the international community.

February 4, 1999   SCRATCH
Election of Shavetails:

Seam Squirrel                      Jerry Rowe
Blanket Bum                        Ralph “RC:” Cox
Hide Gimlet                          Mike Pickens
CCDB                                 Ted Phillips
Shyster                              Jose Alvarez
Sky Pilot                             Pete Petropoulos
KLR                                    Michael Wetzel
Pill Pusher                           Jerry Bristle
Tightwad 3 Yr                      Harland Saunders
Tightwad 2 Yr.                     Melvin “OB” O’Briant
Tightwad 1 Yr/                     Rich Groscost

Appointments:

Hungry Cootie                       Jimmy Bryson        
Shirt Reader                          Harland Saunders
Provost Marshall                    Jose Alvarez
Jimmy Legs                           Rooster Wetzel
News Hound                          Jerry Rowe
Windjammer                          vacant
VFW Booster Chairman            Melvin “ OB”  O’Briant
Hospital Chairman                   Jerry Bristle
National Home Chairman           Ralph  “RC”  Cox
Life Membership Chairman         Mike Pickens
Delousing Crew                       Ted Phillips
                                           Harland Saunders
                                           Melvin “OB” O’Briant
                                           Keith Walter  

Members voted to donate P2000 to the Northern Luzon Association of the Blind  School in Baguio.

Members voted to authorize up to P2500 for the purchase of a tape player for use during special services and funerals.

February 14, 1999  HOSPITAL SUNDAY
Annual hospital visit by Cooties made to Legenda (Jungle General) Hospital  at SBMA.  Four members visited one comrade and three convalescents.

March 4, 1999  SCRATCH/INSTALLATION   
Atom Jim Billman initiated into 1^st Degree.  Assigned Cootie #40.

Installation of incoming Shavetails followed the Scratch.  Grand Commander Emory Russell was the installing officer.  A reception followed.

April 1, 1999  SCRATCH
Nit Jim Billman initiated into the 2^nd Degree.

Members voted to purchase another cabana tent for the use of the Post using funds from the Special Projects fund created by the institution of raffles and other fund raisers created to raise funds for the improvement of the Post facilities.

Members voted to expend up to $100 toward celebrating the Pup Tent’s 5^th anniversary.

April 24, 1999  DISTRICT CONVENTION
Cooties attended District Convention in La Union and participated in Loyalty Day and ANZAC Day observations.  Cootie #8 Melvin “OB” O’Briant was elected District Senior Vice Commander.   Cootie #34 Ralph ”RC” Cox was elected District Quartermaster.  Cootie #30 Jerry Rowe was elected District Chaplain.

May 6, 1999  SCRATCH
Grayback Jim Billman initiated into 3^rd Degree.

Cooties voted to give a grant of $150 to Fellow Cootie #16 Al Whittington to assist him in a time of need with his hospital bills.

May 21, 1999  VFW FAMILY PICNIC
Cooties were instrumental  in organizing 2^nd Annual VFW Family Picnic at Apo Resort.  Cootie #30 Jerry Rowe was the Picnic Chairman.

May 30, 1999  MEMORIAL DAY
Pup Tent participated in Memorial Day ceremonies at Clark Cemetery and BBQ sponsored by American Legion :Post 123 in Angeles City.

                     SWARMING
Cooties #8 OB O’Briant, #12 Sandy Saunders, #30 Jerry Rowe and #34 RC Cox attended a Swarming of Philippine Cooties  at the Bonanza Hotel in Angeles City.

June 3, 1999  SCRATCH
Cootie #17 Pete Petropoulos received his Lieutenant Badge from the Keystone Cops.

June 15, 1999  DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
Members attended the 33^rd Department Convention and Grand Scratch in Angeles City.  Cootie #8 OB O’Briant was elected as s John Randle Trustee.

MOC PUP TENT 11 - KURIPOTS HISTORY 1999-2000

July 1, 1999  SCRATCH
Special Guests:  Ron Banning, Supreme Recruiting Membership Committee, John Welsh, Past Grand Commander, Emory Russell, Past Grand Commander, B. K. Hubbard, Grand Junior Vice Commander, William “Doc” Johnson, Grand Surgeon, O. B. O’Briant, Grand 2 Year John Randall Scholarship Committee, Jerry Prinz, Grand Deputy Inspector, Ralph Millward, Grand Council Member, Past Department Commander, Werner Koslovski, Pup Tent 15 Seam Squirrel, Tom Morrison, Pup Tent 7 Past Seam Squirrel and Bob Zaher, Past  Department Commander, District VII Commander.

Pup Tent received an Award from Grand for Hospital Programs and a certificate of Recognition at the June Grand Scratch.

July 4, 1999  4^TH OF JULY BEACH BASH
Pup Tent members participated in annual Post 11447 Beach Bash with Sno Cone booth and Dunk Tank.

September 2, 1999  SCRATCH
Hide Gimlet Harold Pickens resigned.

Cootie Jim Billman nominated for vacant position of Hide Gimlet.

October 7. 1999   SCRATCH
Cootie Jim Billman unaminously elected as Hide Gimlet.

November 11, 1999   VETERAN’S DAY
Pup Tent members participated in Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Clark Air Base cemetery.

November 14, 1999   BARRIO BARRETTO FIESTA
Pup Tent members participated in Barrio Fiesta activities.

December 10 – 12 , 1999   C of A
Pup Tent hosted C of A and Grand of the Pacific Grand Scratch.

December 1999   CHRISTMAS PARTY
Pup Tent members participated in Annual Post/Pup Tent Christmas Party.

January 6, 2000   SCRATCH
Nominations opened for next term slate of officers.

February 3, 2000   SCRATCH
The following Cooties were unaminously elected to offices as indicated below: 

Seam Squirrel             Ralph Cox
Blanket Bum               James Billman
Hide Gimlet                George Laughman
C.C.D.B.                    Ted Phillips
Sky Pilot                    Pete Petropoulis
Shyster                     Jose Alvarez
K.L.R.                        Mike Pickens
Pill Pusher                  Jerry Bristle
Tightwad 3 year         Tom Herron

March 2, 2000   SCRATCH
Special Guests John Welsh, Past Grand Commander and Jerry Prinz, Grand Deputy Inspector of the Philippines.

John Welsh, Past Grand Commander installed Pup Tent Officers for the Term 2000-2001.

May 4, 2000   SCRATCH
Atoms Robert Smith and Seth Hendricks  were initiated into the 3^rd degree.

May 21, 2000  VFW FAMILY PICNIC
Pup Tent members organized and participated in VFW Family Picnic at APO.

May 30, 2000   MEMORIAL DAY
Pup Tent members participated in Memorial Day ceremonies at Clark Air Base cemetery and in an informal Swarm of Philippine Cooties.

June 2000   DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
Pup Tent members attended 34^th Department of Pacific Convention and Grand Scratch in Angeles City.

MOC PUP TENT 11 - KURIPOTS HISTORY 2000-2001

MOC PUP TENT 11 - KURIPOTS HISTORY 2001-2002

July 3, 2001 SCRATCH
Special Guests: Pup Tent No. 15 ? B. K. Hubbard, Grand Commander, Jerry Prinz, Grand Inspector, Ron Barker, Grand Adjutant, Buddy McGuire, Seam Squirrel. Pup Tent No. 7 - Emory Russell, Past Grand Commander, Tom Morrison, Past Seam Squirrel, Dave Ransom, Blanket Bum. Pup Tent 11 - Tom Herron and Sandy Saunders, Past Seam Squirrels.

Tom Morrison, Past Seam Squirrel, Pup Tent No. 7 gave a dissertation on hats. He then seconded a motion to call a Cootie hat a Shag. Motion made and carried.

B.K. Hubbard, Pup Tent No. 15 Past Seam Squirrel reminded everyone that the MOC is a part of the VFW. He then turned his Shag around and as Grand Commander asked for our support

16 Cooties visited 21 patients.

2 August, 2001 SCRATCH
Guest: Larry Lyons, Cootie #130, Pup Tent Nr. 10, Seoul, Korea.

C.C.D.B. Phillips resigned due duties out of area. Cootie Smith nominated to finish remainder of term.

5 Cooties visited 5 patients. 4 Cooties delivered many books and magazines to Total Life. Care (TLC) Hospital in Olongapo City.

6 September, 2001 SCRATCH
Citations received from Grand Pup Tent for exceeding goals in Hospital visits and Membership.

Cootie Smith elected as C.C.D.B. He then resigned as Pill Pusher. Cootie Wetzel nominated and elected as Pill Pusher.

Cootie Drazkowski resigned as Tightwad 3rd Year. Cootie Phillips nominated and elected as Tightwad 3rd Year.

Pup Tent donated $50.00 to Post to help with sponsorship of Medical/Dental Outreach in Castillejos.

l2 Cooties visited 17 patients.

4 October,2001 SCRATCH
Special Guests - B.K. Hubbard, Grand Commander, Ron Barker, Grand Adjutant, Al Mitchell, Grand Chief of Staff and Jerry Prinz, Grand Inspector.

Medical/Dental Outreach Program held in Barangay Del Piiar, Castillejos was a success. 232 medical, 80 dental and 18 physical therapy patients were treated.

8 Cooties visited 10 patients.

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