Adjutants Pen
As you should already be aware, the Department Convention will be coming up soon in Barrio Barretto, Philippines. I am really looking forward to seeing you all there this year and hope you can make it. We always have a good time there and this should be no exception.
Just as a reminder, all annual dues expired on the 31st of December. All annual members that have not paid their dues are not considered to be in “good standing” and cannot vote or take part in any official meetings to include the Post monthly meeting. Commanders, Quartermasters and membership chairmen should make every effort to renew these Comrades and all continuous members. While you’re at it, let’s recruit, recruit and recruit some more. Our numbers are looking good this year, but we need them and more to maintain our strength at the National Convention and within the Western Conference.
If you are interested in running for a Department position please take the time to write your resume and submit it to the editor for the April and May editions of the Typhoon. Also, if you are planning on presenting yourself for a Post or District position, take the time to find out what you will be required to do. If you feel you cannot fulfill the position requirements, please do not accept the nomination. Many positions require considerable work and the welfare of the Post, District and Department are at stake. Then too, if you think you can do the job better, do not hesitate to run for that position. New ideas are always needed and welcomed.
The yearly publication contest is closing fast and, if you are interested, please submit your publication to me by the 5th of March. The entry application is printed in this month’s Typhoon and deadlines are extremely important. We have won this numerous times and I hope to see someone do it again.
Let’s all work together and make this year another great one for the Department of Pacific Areas. I look forward to continue working with all of you and assisting Commander Barry to keep us all “Proud to Serve”. As always, your Department staff is on hand to help in any way we can. If you need any assistance, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Be safe and take care.
Yours in Comradeship
Dick Keeley