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HARLEY H. POPE FLIGHT ORDER OF DAEDALIANS NATIONAL FRATERNITY OF MILITARY PILOTS FLIGHT NO. 48 909 W Rowan St Fayetteville, NC 28301
January 10, 2014 NEWSLETTER
New Year A Great Time For Flight # 48 THE CAPTAIN’S CORNER: There is a lot to do this year for the Harley H. Pope Flight. With 2013 behind us and the flight is current with all National requirements and the flight financial status in excellent health and in position to offer two (2) $1000 Scholarships. Walt Dietrich and I visited the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame in Asheboro, North Carolina on January 9, 2014 to see if there was a good fit for the Memorabilia that the flight has. Will give a short briefing on our conclusion, and get a vote of consensus of what action to take. Their Web site: http://www.ncaviationmuseumhalloffame.com/ Terry Sanford High School AFROTC is updating the Junior ROTC the rosters (email addresses) for the 59 high schools that receive award recognition from National. Joe Fitzpatrick sent out the following information to the local universities: Lt. Harley H. Pope Flight (Pope AFB) 2014 Matching Academic/Leadership Daedalian Scholarship program which awards scholarships to deserving North Carolina Air Force ROTC
cadets. Two cadets will receive $1,000.00 scholarships (A $500.00 increase from previous years) for their college education. In the past, the National Headquarters has matched our scholarship so each cadet may receive an additional $1,000.00. The flight can’t thank Joe enough for all his work. On December 26th the Harley H. Pope Flight presented a U.S. Flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to Lt. Colonel (USAF retired) Wally Schrontz in commemoration of his 90th birthday. The flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol on his birthday, November 15, 2013 and was presented to Wally at the Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility in Pinehurst, NC. Wally Schrontz is the seventh Flight member to receive this honor. Bill Schrontz who arranged the presentation said following the presentation “my Dad's cognizance was unbelievable during the visit. He was sound asleep when I got there, but woke up immediately when I told him that his Daedalian buddies were coming.” We all noticed, when the Air Force song was played he was fully alert and happy to see his fellow pilots. As Bill said, “... my Dad was more alert and had better interaction than we’ve seen in months. The presentation lifted our spirits, and made it a day thatL towe will all R : Bill, Wally, and Sherry Dales remember and cherish forever. Thank you so much for everything.” In attendance was Lester Schrontz, brother, Sherry Dales, daughter, Bill Schrontz, son, and Bill Schrontz' finance Linda Scott. Flight members present were Col. (retired) Joe Fitzpatrick, presenter, Maj. (retired) Mike Reid, Flight Captain, Maj. (retired) Keith Clayton, Flight Treasurer, and Maj. (retired) Walt Dietrich, Flight Adjutant. We would not be able to do this except for the initiative and dedication of our former Flight Captain Dale Stevens and Joe Fitzpatrick. The Flight receives outstanding support from U. S. Senator Richard Burr's office for making this event happen for our Flight members reaching this remarkable milestone. This was our 7th presentation to a Flight member. All were WW II veteran pilots. A former Air Force C-130 pilot who flew and retired out of Pope AFB LTC (ret) John Daughtry passed away on January 1, 2014. If you would more information on LTC Daughtry, please let me know.
Daedalian Meeting: Thursday, January 23rd. 6:00 Cocktails; Salad, water, and wine at 6:30; entrees at 6:45. Two choices for attendees: 1. Shrimp Scampi over Rice Pilaf Baked Potato
2. 6 oz. Sirloin Steamed Asparagus
House Salad
House Salad
Both Choices have Carrot Cake and Wine, et cetera
Don’t forget the Flight’s challenge to bring a Military Aviator or friends of Aviation as a guest to the January 23, 2014 meeting. I have already have three (3) guest -- please bring more than me.
Jack was born in Orlando, Florida, July 8, 1937. A member of the Boy Scouts of America he was awarded the Eagle Scout. Graduated from The Citadel in 1959 and was commissioned as a 2d Lt of Infantry in the US Army. In December 1979, he retired from the U. S. Army as a Lt. Col., after twenty years of service. He commanded parachute infantry units at platoon, company, and battalion levels where his last two assignments were as a Battalion Commander in the 82nd Airborne Division and finally, as Deputy Commander, 5th Special Forces (“Green Berets”). Jack was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star for Valor with six oak leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal – eleventh Award, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters. He also was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Aircrew Badge. He has earned Master’s Degrees from both American University and Central Michigan, served as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and as an Adjunct Professor at both Webster University and Campbell University. Jack served as the Executive Director of Men’s Ministries of the Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), a position he held from 1985 to 2005. In 2006 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries (NCMM). NCMM is a network of denominational and para church ministries which represents more than half of the churches in the United States, and the Commander Bill Linn Award from the Royal Ranger Ministry (IPHC) for shaping the lives of boys. He also served as the Vice President of Advancement/Director of Development for Holmes Bible College from April 2007 to December 31, 2008. He is currently the Senior Vice Commander of the Bragg Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Jack and his wife, Lynn, are members of the
Northwood Temple Church, where he served on the church staff from 1981 to 1985 as an Associate Pastor. LTC (Ret) U S Army Jack Kelly will talk about The Order of the Purple Heart. You will find this very interesting and informative. Don’t miss it http://www.purpleheartfortbragg.com/department-of-nc-events.php
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the January 23 2014 meeting. Bring a Guest! MAKE YOUR RESERVATION WITH MENU CHOICE NOW. YOU CAN MAKE THEM WITH: PEYTON COOK (IN THE SANDHILLS) AT 910-695-2605 BOB NORMAN (PINEWILD/PINEHURST) AT 215-9555 MARK GILLES FOR THE SANFORD CROWD AT 499-6757. All others and Bob, Peyton and Mark call or email Keith Clayton at (910) 867-7905 ( H) [email protected] MAKE THEM BY Monday, Jan 20 The dress is shirt and slacks or Uniform of the Day or Flight Suit. CALENDAR: February 28 will be the next meeting. DO YOU NEED MORE INFO ON THE ORDER OF DAEDALIANS OR HARLEY H. POPE FLIGHT #48?
We normally meet the fourth Thursday of every month, January through October. Call the Flight Captain, Maj (Ret) R. Mike Reid at (910) 964-3998 (Cell). Or email him at [email protected] Get involved – it’s for your country!! Wishing all another day in Paradise
January 10, 2014 NEWSLETTER
New Year A Great Time For Flight # 48 THE CAPTAIN’S CORNER: There is a lot to do this year for the Harley H. Pope Flight. With 2013 behind us and the flight is current with all National requirements and the flight financial status in excellent health and in position to offer two (2) $1000 Scholarships. Walt Dietrich and I visited the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame in Asheboro, North Carolina on January 9, 2014 to see if there was a good fit for the Memorabilia that the flight has. Will give a short briefing on our conclusion, and get a vote of consensus of what action to take. Their Web site: http://www.ncaviationmuseumhalloffame.com/ Terry Sanford High School AFROTC is updating the Junior ROTC the rosters (email addresses) for the 59 high schools that receive award recognition from National. Joe Fitzpatrick sent out the following information to the local universities: Lt. Harley H. Pope Flight (Pope AFB) 2014 Matching Academic/Leadership Daedalian Scholarship program which awards scholarships to deserving North Carolina Air Force ROTC
cadets. Two cadets will receive $1,000.00 scholarships (A $500.00 increase from previous years) for their college education. In the past, the National Headquarters has matched our scholarship so each cadet may receive an additional $1,000.00. The flight can’t thank Joe enough for all his work. On December 26th the Harley H. Pope Flight presented a U.S. Flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to Lt. Colonel (USAF retired) Wally Schrontz in commemoration of his 90th birthday. The flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol on his birthday, November 15, 2013 and was presented to Wally at the Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility in Pinehurst, NC. Wally Schrontz is the seventh Flight member to receive this honor. Bill Schrontz who arranged the presentation said following the presentation “my Dad's cognizance was unbelievable during the visit. He was sound asleep when I got there, but woke up immediately when I told him that his Daedalian buddies were coming.” We all noticed, when the Air Force song was played he was fully alert and happy to see his fellow pilots. As Bill said, “... my Dad was more alert and had better interaction than we’ve seen in months. The presentation lifted our spirits, and made it a day thatL towe will all R : Bill, Wally, and Sherry Dales remember and cherish forever. Thank you so much for everything.” In attendance was Lester Schrontz, brother, Sherry Dales, daughter, Bill Schrontz, son, and Bill Schrontz' finance Linda Scott. Flight members present were Col. (retired) Joe Fitzpatrick, presenter, Maj. (retired) Mike Reid, Flight Captain, Maj. (retired) Keith Clayton, Flight Treasurer, and Maj. (retired) Walt Dietrich, Flight Adjutant. We would not be able to do this except for the initiative and dedication of our former Flight Captain Dale Stevens and Joe Fitzpatrick. The Flight receives outstanding support from U. S. Senator Richard Burr's office for making this event happen for our Flight members reaching this remarkable milestone. This was our 7th presentation to a Flight member. All were WW II veteran pilots. A former Air Force C-130 pilot who flew and retired out of Pope AFB LTC (ret) John Daughtry passed away on January 1, 2014. If you would more information on LTC Daughtry, please let me know.
Daedalian Meeting: Thursday, January 23rd. 6:00 Cocktails; Salad, water, and wine at 6:30; entrees at 6:45. Two choices for attendees: 1. Shrimp Scampi over Rice Pilaf Baked Potato
2. 6 oz. Sirloin Steamed Asparagus
House Salad
House Salad
Both Choices have Carrot Cake and Wine, et cetera
Don’t forget the Flight’s challenge to bring a Military Aviator or friends of Aviation as a guest to the January 23, 2014 meeting. I have already have three (3) guest -- please bring more than me.
Jack was born in Orlando, Florida, July 8, 1937. A member of the Boy Scouts of America he was awarded the Eagle Scout. Graduated from The Citadel in 1959 and was commissioned as a 2d Lt of Infantry in the US Army. In December 1979, he retired from the U. S. Army as a Lt. Col., after twenty years of service. He commanded parachute infantry units at platoon, company, and battalion levels where his last two assignments were as a Battalion Commander in the 82nd Airborne Division and finally, as Deputy Commander, 5th Special Forces (“Green Berets”). Jack was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star for Valor with six oak leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal – eleventh Award, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters. He also was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Aircrew Badge. He has earned Master’s Degrees from both American University and Central Michigan, served as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and as an Adjunct Professor at both Webster University and Campbell University. Jack served as the Executive Director of Men’s Ministries of the Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), a position he held from 1985 to 2005. In 2006 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries (NCMM). NCMM is a network of denominational and para church ministries which represents more than half of the churches in the United States, and the Commander Bill Linn Award from the Royal Ranger Ministry (IPHC) for shaping the lives of boys. He also served as the Vice President of Advancement/Director of Development for Holmes Bible College from April 2007 to December 31, 2008. He is currently the Senior Vice Commander of the Bragg Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Jack and his wife, Lynn, are members of the
Northwood Temple Church, where he served on the church staff from 1981 to 1985 as an Associate Pastor. LTC (Ret) U S Army Jack Kelly will talk about The Order of the Purple Heart. You will find this very interesting and informative. Don’t miss it http://www.purpleheartfortbragg.com/department-of-nc-events.php
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the January 23 2014 meeting. Bring a Guest! MAKE YOUR RESERVATION WITH MENU CHOICE NOW. YOU CAN MAKE THEM WITH: PEYTON COOK (IN THE SANDHILLS) AT 910-695-2605 BOB NORMAN (PINEWILD/PINEHURST) AT 215-9555 MARK GILLES FOR THE SANFORD CROWD AT 499-6757. All others and Bob, Peyton and Mark call or email Keith Clayton at (910) 867-7905 ( H) [email protected] MAKE THEM BY Monday, Jan 20 The dress is shirt and slacks or Uniform of the Day or Flight Suit. CALENDAR: February 28 will be the next meeting. DO YOU NEED MORE INFO ON THE ORDER OF DAEDALIANS OR HARLEY H. POPE FLIGHT #48?
We normally meet the fourth Thursday of every month, January through October. Call the Flight Captain, Maj (Ret) R. Mike Reid at (910) 964-3998 (Cell). Or email him at [email protected] Get involved – it’s for your country!! Wishing all another day in Paradise
