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January Business Meeting-Report

January 24, 2023

Left to right, Michael Hirman, 2022 President-2023 Membership VP and Chaplin swearing in 2023 Board, Jim McAdory-Treasurer, Bryan Bagnas-Secretary, Gary Newton-Sargent-at-Arms, Peter Fagen-President, George Brewster-1st VP and Chancellor, Duncan Campbell-Color Guard Commander and Rob Welch-2nd VP

Our annual business meeting enjoyed a large turnout of 30 members and guests and completely filled the meeting room! 

A number of new members joined us as well as prospective members.   We were also joined by Kathleen Winchester from DAR.

You can also see many more photos on our Facebook page.  In addition to those shown below, Compatriot Bill Weedman was awarded the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal but was unable to attend the meeting to receive the award.

Mark Goodman being sworn in as a new member by Michael Hirman, Peter Fagen escorting.

Mark Munoz accepting his member certificate as a new member.  Presented by Michael Hirman, Andrew Fagen escorting.

Sargent-at-Arms, Gary Newton was presented with the War Service Medal.  He was escorted by Color Guardsman Jim McAdory.

Color Guard Commander, Duncan Campbell, was presented with the Fire Safety Commendation Medal and the Bronze America 250 Medal.  He was escorted by Color Guardsman Phillip Hirman.

America 250 Bronze Medal recipients.  (L to R) Jim McAdory, Peter Fagen, Sarah Fagen, Andrew Fagen, Philip Hinshaw, Duncan Campbell, Carolyn Campbell and Michael Hirman presenting.

Sarah Fagen received the Martha Washington Medal and the Bronze USA 250 Medal  She is flaked by Michael Hirman, 2022 President on the left and 2023 President Peter Fagen on the right.

President Michael Hirman presents the Lydia Darragh Medal to Kristine Reardon for her outstanding Wreaths Across America efforts on behalf of our Chapter.
Carolyn Campbell was presented the Martha Washington Medal and the America 250 Medal
Peter Fagen received the Bronze Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze America 250 Medal.  He was escorted by his son, Andrew (right).
Araceli Hirman was presented the Martha Washington Medal by Michael Hirman as their son, Philip, looks on.
James McAdory was presented the Distinguished Service Medal and the Bronze America 250 Medal.  He was escorted by the Color Guard Commander, Duncan Campbell.
Phillip Hirman was presented the Good Citizenship Medal by his father, Michael Hirman.  He was escorted by Color Guardsmen Jim McAdory (left) and Peter Fagen (right).

Outgoing President, Michael Hirman (back to camera) swears in 2023 President, Peter Fagen.

Philip Hinshaw congratulates the 2023 President Peter Fagen.  Philip also received the Bronze America 250 Medal at the meeting.

2022 President Michael Hirman was presented the Bronze Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze America 250 Medal by 2023 President Peter Fagen (right).

Michael Hirman presented the Past President Pin by 2023 President Peter Fagen.

2022 President, Michael Hirman, was presented a plaque to commemorate his Chapter Presidency.  2023 President (right) made the presentation.

Meeting Color Guard (from the left); Rico Jay Buhay, Peter Fagen, Andrew Fagen, Jim McAdory, Duncan Campbell and Phillip Hirman.

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