Texas Voyageur News (TVN) Apr - Jun 2023

La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux Grande Voiture du Texas

TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND du TEXAS WINNER OF THE ARTHUR MCDOWELL AWARD 1991 – 1992 – 1993 – 1994 – 1995 – 1996 - 2019 BEST GRAND VOITURE PUBLICATION IN THE NATION WITHOUT ADVERTISING AND WINNER OF THE ROBERT KASEMAN AWARD 2018 - 2021 AND 2022

Apr – Jun 2023

Volume 66 Issue 2

COPPERAS COVE HOSTING 2023 GRAND PROMENADE LOTS OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Page 1 – Front Page News Page 2 – From the Grand Chef Page 3 – Membership & Program Reports Page 4 – Correspondants Corner Page 5 - Americanism Directeur Report / From the Editor – Ghosting Page 6 – Minutes of the Spring Cheminot Page 7 – Minutes of the Spring Cheminot Page 8 – Official Call Page 9 – Delegate Certification Page 10 – Hotel Information for Grand Promenade Page 11 – Registration for Grand Promdnade Page 12 – Voiture Activities Worksheet Page 13 – Spring Cheminot photos Page 14 – Spring Cheminot photos Page 15 – Agenda for Grand Prom Page 16 – Agenda for Grand Prom

Voiture 266 is stepping up their game with the upcoming 2023 Grand Promenade. Check out the agenda that starts on page 15 to see what they are planning. You won’t want to miss this one!

Don’t forget to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. There are a limited number of rooms and rates go up after June 3, 2023!

Registration and ads deadline is June 10, 2023!

Deadline for hotel reservations is June 3, 2023, so make your reservations today!!!

PROGRAM REPORTS DEADLINE TO GRAND DIRECTEURS FOR ALL REPORTS IS 6/15/2023 See Page 3 for List of Grand Directeurs

Program report forms can be found on the Voiture Nationale website: www.fortyandeight.org Link to Program Report Forms and Petite Communique: http://www.fortyandeight.org/forms-petite/

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS GRAND CHEFS PASSE

2022 - Present-Roger Folmar V-605 2021 - John Rodgers V-1031 2019-2020 - Renslar Keagle V-605 *2018 - George Murphy V1031 2016-2017 - Joe McCullough V-542 2014-2015 - David Knutson V-175 2013 - Lowell Mix V-542 2012- Dan Thompson V-1055 *2010-2011-Ronnie Wheeler V-1031 2009- Milton Chatham V-312 *2008- James Fowler V-1031 *2007- Jim Shannon V-1601 *2006- Gabe Cina V-1031 2005- James Overturf V-1031 *2004- David Kjell V-1185 *2003- Howard T. Ray V-542 *2002- Chuck Donaldson V-939 2001- Jerry Brady V-1055 *2000- Darrell Gibbs V-1031 *1999- Ronnie Wheeler V-1031 *1998- Lanny Givens V-1601 1997- Robert Nagle V-1031 *1996- Norm Rader V-605 *1995- John Thompson V-1031 *1994- Don Barfield V-939 *1993- Henry Martin V-377 *1992- Hugh Brice V-163 *1991- Robert Toon V-1123 *1990- Dale Dillman V-1514 *1989- James Boone V-1077 *1988- Bud Sands V-1096 *1987- Andy Andreko V-1031 *1986- Bill Knox V-605 *1985- John Powell V-542 *1984- Charles Geisenberg V-163 *1983- L. C. Burgett V-377 *1982- Benjamin Reskey V-605 *1981- Ray Lerma V-246 *1980- Eben Smith V-542 *Denotes Deceased

SEE FULL LIST AT at www.texasboxcar.org

From Grand Chef de Gare Roger Folmar As my year as your Grand Chef de Gare is coming to an end, I would like to thank you for all the hard work you have done. Especially in membership.

We have 5 Voitures Locales that made goal. They are V-175, V-266, V-689, V-1031 and V-1055.

The membership year is not over yet, and Grand is only 16 members short of goal. So, I am asking you to make one more effort to reach out to your members, who haven't renewed their membership and find out why. If it's something we can help them with so they will renew, then let's do it.

Remember they joined for a good reason, and we don't want to lose them.

Next, I encourage you to get your reports done and turned in to the Grand Correspondent no later than June 15th. You did the hard work, and you need to report what you did so you can get credit. The forms are available at the 40&8 web site. www.fortyandeight.org go to resources and click on Forms and Petite Communique. Fill them out to the best of your ability.

The reports are used to determine who will receive awards. The awards will be presented at the Grand Promenade on June 24th in Copperas Cove. Information on the Promenade will be available in this issue of the Texas Voiture News.

Elections for Grand Officers will be held at the Grand Promenade. I hope to see you at the Promenade.

In closing I wish you the best and hope the rest of this year goes well for you.

Roger Folmar Grand Chef de Gare

Questions on your Reports – Please contact the Grand Program Directeur, Grand Correspondant Renny Keagle or Directeur Special Awards Dave Knutson for assistance. A little effort can go a long way!

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS 2023 MEMBERSHIP REPORT ( As of 18 MAY 2023 )

Locale 163 175 266 542 605 689 980 1031 1055 1134 Grand Total

Location Houston Austin Copperas Cove San Antonio El Paso Amarillo Willis Killeen Kerrville Corpus Christi

Current 12 18 31 22 42 12 11 45 19 3 215

Goal 13 14 31 33 45 7 19 43 19 7 231

Percent 92% 129% 100% 67% 93% 171% 58% 105% 100% 43% 93.07%

PROGRAM REPORTS

DEADLINE TO GRAND DIRECTEURS FOR ALL REPORTS IS 6/15/2023.

Program report forms can be found on the Voiture Nationale website: www.fortyandeight.org Link to Program Report Forms and Petite Communique: http://www.fortyandeight.org/forms-petite/ Program Special Awards

Directeur Name David Knutson

Phone 512-736-2377

E-MAIL davidknutson@sbcglobal.net

Due to Grand 6/15/2023

Special Awards: Voyageur of the Year, Law Officer of the Year, Hero of the Year, Etc. Americanism

Michael Hall

915-244-1801

hallmd1973@outlook.com

Carville Star

Roger Folmar

915-269-7775

rfolmar@elp.rr.com

6/15/2023 6/15/2023

Child Welfare

Les Lobdell

512-945-2805

les.lobdell@gmail.com

6/15/2023

POW/MIA

Renslar Keagle

917-269-6209

renslarkeagle@gmail.com

6/15/2023

Ritual

Renslar Keagle

917-269-6209

renslarkeagle@gmail.com

6/15/2023

Voiture Activities

J. Sean Habina

210-448-5329

jseanhab@yahoo.com

6/15/2023

Nurses Training

Doug Pendleton

254-336-0790

patrice.doug52@gmail.com

6/15/2023

VAVS

Clarence Hill

254-223-1115

chill652@yahoo.com

6/15/2023

Youth Sports

Keith Reiss

254-768-6155

keith.reiss07@gmail.com

6/15/2023

Public Relations

David Knutson

512-736-2377

davidknutson@sbcglobal.net

6/15/2023

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS Correspondants Corner (By Grand Correspondant Renslar Keagle)

As we approach our Grand Promenade, our thoughts turn to elections - who will be our new Grand Chef de Gare, how do I run for office or how are our officers elected.

GRANDE VOITURE OFFICERS ELECTED: The following officers and such and such others as the Grande Promenade may determine will be elected at the Grande Promenade by a majority vote of the total authorized representation there at: One Grand Chef de Gare, One Grand Chef de Train, One Grand Commissaire Intendant, One Grand Conducteur, One Grand Commis Voyageur, One Grand Garde de La Porte, One Sous Grand Garde de La Porte, One Grand Historien, One Grand Avocat, One Grand Aumonier, One Grand Lampiste One Grand Drapeau, One Sous Grand Drapeau and One Grand Medicin.

It should be noted that all nominations shall be made from the floor and no Voyageur shall be nominated or elected unless they are present at the Grande Promenade. Voting is done by delegate strength. In the Grande Promenade each Voiture Locale shall be entitled to three (3) delegates and three (3) alternates for the first ten (10) members, and one (1) additional delegate and one (1) additional alternate for each fifteen (15) members or major fraction thereof and such membership shall be calculated as of the date which is thirty (30) days prior to the convening of the Grande Promenade.

Voitures Locale shall have the number of votes in the Grande Promenade equal to the number of delegates to which they are entitled. provided that at least one (1) of the certified delegates must be duly registered and such registered delegate or delegates rnay vote the entire certified delegate strength. Prior to the conduct of elections, the Grand Correspondant will inform the Grand Promenade of each locale's voting strength.

Each Locale in attendance should submit a delegate list to the Grand Correspondant prior to the Grande Promenade or as a minimum at registration. It is encouraged that anyone running for an elected office submit a resolution from their locale however anyone may run from the floor upon nomination. The Grand Chef de Gare shall, with the advice and consent of the Grande Cheminot, select appointed officers and Directeurs.

Renslar "Renny" Keagle, Correspondant Grand du Texas

DON’T FORGET REPORTS DUE JUNE 15TH!!!!

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS Americanism

Bon Jour my fellow Voyageur’s.

With the Spring Cheminot behind us and the Grand Prom just ahead it can only mean one the end of another year has arrived.

I hope everyone has been working on their reports that are due to all the Grand Directeurs. While I can only speak for myself. I want to be able to give a good estimate of what our report for this year will be during the Grand Promenade so please send me your hours by June 15. Do not let your hard work and dedication go unreported, every hour counts. Remember that all locale reports are sent to the Grande Directeurs ONLY! If you have any questions or need any help do not hesitate to ask. My e-mail address is hallmd1973@outlook.com.

You may also contact Grande Sous Directeur of Americanism Alison at alisonthompsonhall@outlook.com for assistance.

Michael Hall

Director of Americanism, Grande du Texas

ARE YOU GHOSTING?

By L’Editeur David Knutson

What is Ghosting? Ghosting occurs when a person ends all communication and contact with another person without any justification or warning. It also includes ignoring them when the person tries to reach out.

I am aware of only one or two instances within Grand du Texas where Grand was ghosted by a member. A large part of our issue is poor communication. We all have the ability to communicate but we are not using it. No updates or communication from a locale seems like ghosting but it really is not what is going on. It is very important that we regularly communicate. We can all improve in this area. It really only takes one strong member to help take the lead. Add in one or two more and a lot more can be done. Then before you know it – you are making a difference. Please understand – this is not directed at anyone specific – but to ALL of us.

All of our locales do things that are helpful to their respective community. They may fund a nurse or make a donation of time or money or through another organization. We are all busy and I too have failed to communicate or report activity in the past. It really is very beneficial in many ways. Submitting your reports is a way to help solve this problem. Need help – Ask! Aside from reports we need to show others what we do. It can be our reports, newsletters, Facebook or whatever! We have a lot that is posted on our website – www.texasboxcar.org. Even small things count, but if nobody knows how can we ask others to get involved.

As L’Editeur for the TVN I have tried to include everyone who is doing work through their locale and we have a few locales who always shine. Remember, it’s not a competition. Yes we recognize the locales who are working hardest, but we also recognize locales who do only a few things or even work one event per year. Getting information is pretty tough sometimes and I will be more than happy to publicize your good work, but we need to know about it. Even a simple email and photo can be very helpful.

Where do we go from here? Help pass along our customs on to the younger Voyageurs Militaire and help them be productive and successful. Voiture 266 is setting an example to follow with some of their younger members who are helping to bring some changes.

Remember the famous words from Ratatouille – "Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere.”

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS MINUTES OF THE GRAND DU TEXAS GRAND CHEMINOT 2023 1.

March 18, 2023 The Grand Cheminot was called to order by the Grand Chef de Gare Roger Folmar according to ritual and the Manual of Ceremonies at 1:00 pm, March 18, 2023, Renslar R. Keagle, Grand Correspondant.

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Grand Call (Correspondant): By order of the Grand Chef de Gare du Texas, the 2023 Grand Cheminot will be held, Saturday, March 18th in Killeen, Texas hosted by Bell County V-1031. Committee meetings at the host hotel, Shilo Inn, 3701 S W Young Dr., Killeen, TX, with Grand Cheminot and banquet being held at American Legion Post 223, 208 S. Park St, Killeen, TX. (Copy of full Grand Call, attached).

3.

Roll Call of Officers: Thirteen elected officers present, two appointed officers present, eleven Directeurs present.

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Roll Call of Locales: Present – V-175, V-266, V-542, V-605, V-1031, and V-1055. Six locales present. Correspondant reported that a quorum was present.

5.

Grand Chefs de Gare Passe and National Officers recognized.

6.

Reading of the Minutes of the Grand Promenade – Approved as posted in the TVN – Texas Voyageur News.

7.

Reading of Bulletins and Correspondence – Correspondant mentioned flyer received by VM Frank Campo for Chef de Chemin de Fer.

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Reports of Officers: a. Grand Chef de Train John Rodgers: Grand du Texas is at 88.31% needing 21 for 100%. Congratulations to V-175, V-266, V-689, V-1031 for achieving 100% or better. b. Grand Commissaire Intendant Renslar Keagle: Wells Fargo Account - $11,029.24; Money Market Accounts $3,437.29; checking account total - $14,466.53. Currents investments totaling $45,798.88. Grand total all funds $60,265.88. Expenses covered in detail in Finance Committee meeting, but Grand is presently $2,699.08 under budget for 2023. Item by item transaction in checking account covered in finance committee meeting and finance report attached to minutes. Finance report approved as read and submitted subject to audit. Budget comments made

by Grand Chef de Gare. c. Grand Avocat Dave Knutson: Written report submitted by Grand Avocat David Knutson. Charters were pulled at Promenade Nationale for V-231, V-312 and V-1185 leaving ten locales in Grande du Texas. The majority of members from these locales transferred to other locales within Grand, some decided to discontinue their membership. i. Revised or amended Constitutions submitted to Nationale Grand Avocat for review – V-163, V-175, V689 and Grande Voiture du Texas ii. Copies of Constitutions for V-266, V-542, V-605, V-980, V-1055 and V-1134 should be submitted to Grand Avocat to complete his records. iii. Tax Exempt Status – Current with IRS – V-163, V-266, V-605, V-1031 and V-1134 – commended for keeping or getting their status current. Locales in the process of getting reinstated: V175, V-542, V-980.

Status unknown for V-689 and V-1055. d. Grand Aumonier J. Sean Habina: Information needs to be passed on to the Aumonier on sick or TAPS so cards may be sent to Voyageur or family. e. Cheminot Nationale Renslar Keagle: Detailed report from Promenade Nationale in fall 2022 TVN. Promenade 2023 will be held in Sandusky Ohio, registration is available online. Will need delegate lists, etc. NLT August 1st – will be on the agenda for the Grand Promenade.

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Program Reports (Reported by Directeur or a representative) a. Americanism – Directeur Mike Hall reported 10 schools completed so far this year FFFGs with others being planned or scheduled. Time to work on Americanism report, be sure to get individual input from members. b. Boxcar – Directeur John Rodgers reported he has pins and cards available.

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Carville Star – Directeur Roger Folmar reported he still has nine pins left. Grand is active in Carville Star – and locales encouraged to support a country or clinic. Star will be passed at the banquet this evening. Directeur comments on the Carville Star Program.

Child Welfare – Directeur Les Lobdell reported 50 child welfare pins purchased by Grand du Texas and some still available at $3.00 each. V-605 and V-1031 are active in their FFFGs programs and V-266 active with their donations to programs relating to children. No formal reports received to date. Locales are reminded that they need to send their report to the Grand Directeur NLT the date established by Grand du Texas so reports to Nationale can be submitted on time.

Nurses Training – Directeur Doug Pendleton – Gave the Nurses Training Committee Report at this time – Only applicant for a scholarship was V-605 and $300 was granted.

POW/MIA – Directeur Renslar Keagle: V-605 and C-605 brought POW/MIA merchandise. POW/MIA program goes far beyond promenade ritual and pin sales. It is quick and easy to go to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency for a detailed accounting of those who have been returned. https://www.dpaa.mil/our-missing/pastconflicts/ Will give you name, rank, service era, etc. for those returned for internment. Discussion on the POW/MIA Missing Man White Table – where you meet, do they have one, is it complete? POW/MIA annual report is very important – list all activities attended at Locale, Grand and Nationale levels, fund raising events, etc. Hours from other reports like Americanism, ritual flow over to this report – anywhere the POW/MIA flag is present.

Public Relations – Directeur David Knutson: For the TVN get photos of events to Dave with detailed information on the event, date, time, place and who is in the picture.

Ritual – Comments by Grand Correspondant –Reminder there is a ritual report.

Voiture Activities – Report by Sean Habina: Oral report made from floor – Voiture Activities also has a report, very important. Last year only 25 Grands submitted reports.

VAVS – Three submission to Nationale for Keep the Wheelchairs Rolling.

Youth Sports – Directeur Keith Reiss Jr: V-266 received a grant and applying is easy to do – up to $1,000.

10. Grand Non-Program Reports: a. Boxcar Maintenance – Dave Knutson: Only some minor plaque changes needed. b. Time and Place – Dave Knutson: Grand Promenade 2023 will be held June 23-24, 2023. Hosted by V-266 assisted

by V-1031 – full details will be sent out when ready; Spring Cheminot 2024 V-175 Austin. No decision on Grand Promenade for 2024.

11. Old Business: None 12. New Business: a. Initial discussion on Central States which will be in Texas in 2024. Will be discussed in detail at the Grand Promenade for expenditures, budget and establish a committee. b. Discussion on the 75th Boxcar Anniversary – a Nationale celebration. Plans on putting artifacts out and hopefully lots of Camp Mabry support. c. Ads approved for Memorial Day program and program for Promenade Nationale – full page.

13. Elections and Appointments: None 14. Remembrance for Dave Crozier (V-605) and Grand du Texas and National Voyageur of the Year by Grand Chef de Gare du Texas 15. Grand Memorial Service by Grand Aumonier J. Sean Habina 16. Good of the Grand Voiture: 100% membership pins awarded to date for locale Chef de Gares and Correspondants.

Presentation on Blue Chevalier and encouragement to joining P.A.L.S. Announcements on date, time and location for banquet.

17. There being no further business to come before the Grand Cheminot, the Cheminot was closed according to ritual and the Manual of ceremonies.

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102 GRANDE PROMENADE OF THE GRANDE VOITURE DU TEXAS In accordance with the Constitution of the Grand Voiture du Texas, the 102nd Grande Promenade of La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux, Grand du Texas, will be held in Copperas Cove, Texas on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

PURPOSE The Grande Promenade is called for the purpose of electing Grand Officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the Grande Promenade.

BASIS OF REPRESENTATION Each Voiture Locale shall be entitled to three (3) delegates and three (3) alternates for the first ten (10) members, and one (1) additional delegate and one (1) alternate for each additional fifteen (15) members or major fraction thereof and such membership shall be calculated as of the date which is thirty (30) prior to the convening of the Grande Promenade. Each Grand Chef de Gare Passe and the sitting Grand Chef de Gare, who are members of a local Voiture, shall be entitled to one (1) vote to be exercised only when personally present on the floor at the time the vote is taken.

Voiture Locales indebted to this Grand Voiture will not be included in the roll call and will not be eligible to vote unless indebtedness is paid.

CREDENTIALS Voiture Delegates’ lists must be sent to the Grand Correspondant, Renslar Keagle, 8714 Marble Dr, El Paso, TX 79904 or via E-mail to: renslarkeagle@gmail.com prior to 9:00 am, Saturday, June 24, 2023.

VOTING STRENGTH OF VOITURES LOCALE Voitures Locale shall have the number of votes in the Grande Promenade equal to the number of delegates to which they are severally entitled, provided that at least one (1) of the certified delegates must be duly registered and such registered delegate or delegates may vote the entire certified delegates strength.

ADMITTANCE TO THE GRANDE PROMENADE Only delegates and alternates holding credentials will be entitled to a vote on the floor of the Grande Promenade duly assembled. Any member of La Societe in good standing will be admitted to the Grande Promenade Hall on presentation of their 2023 membership card to the Grand Garde La Porte.

RESOLUTIONS All resolutions must be submitted in writing to the Grand Correspondant on Saturday morning, June 24, 2023, no later than 9:00 a.m.

GRAND PROMENADE The Grande Promenade is called to begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at VFW Post 8577, 1506 Veterans Ave, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.

The election of Grand Officers for 2024 will be held immediately following the transaction of business with installation being held at the discretion of the Grand Chef de Gare.

By order of Grand Chef de Gare Roger Folmar ATTESTED BY:

Renslar “Renny” Keagle Grand Correspondant

Roger Folmar Grand Chef de Gare du Texas

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS LA SOCIETE DES 40 HOMMES ET 8 CHEVAUX GRAND VOITURE DU TEXAS This certifies that __________________ County, Voiture No. _____________ has elected the following delegates to the 2023 Grand Promenade to be held in Copperas Cove, Texas on June 24, 2023 .

ARTICLE VI – Section 2 “In the Grande Promenade each Voiture Locale shall be entitled to three (3) delegates and three (3) alternates for the first ten (10) members, and one (1) additional delegate and one (1) additional alternate for each fifteen (15) members or major fraction thereof and such membership shall be calculated as of the date which is thirty (30) days prior to the convening of the Grande Promenade.”

DELEGATES

ALTERNATES

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3.___________________________________________

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Name of Voyageurs deceased during the past twelve (12) months.

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Attest: ___________________ Correspondant

______________________________ Chef de Gare CREDENTIALS CERTIFICATION

Send to: Grand Correspondant, Renslar Keagle, 8714 Marble Dr, El Paso, TX 79904

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS 2023 GRAND PROMENADE COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS JUNE 23-24-25, 2023

COMFORT SUITES

1816 Martin Luther King Junior Drive Copperas Cove, Texas 76522 Reservations are open at the Group Rate of $101/night until June 3rd. All reservations after June 3rd are subject to normal rates.

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS 2023 GRAND PROMENADE JUNE 23-24-25, 2023 REGISTRATION FORM Please fill in the following information to register for the Grand Promenade Name: Title or Highest Office held: Voiture or Cabane #: Name: Title or Highest Office held: Voiture or Cabane #: Number Registration

X $30.00 = $

Advance registration is $30 per person Advance registration must be received by June 3rd, 2023.

Late Registration fee is $35 per person

PAY VIA CASH APP OR VENMO A Friday Night Dinner can be personally picked from the VFW Menu (Attachment 1) and eaten in Hummer Hall or the Canteen at the VFW Post 8577.

The Saturday Night Banquet will include BBQ Brisket, Ribs, Sausage, Green Beans, Potato Salad.

Full page Ad - $30

Program Book Ads Half page Ad - $20

Business Card - $10

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS LOCALE VOITURE ACTIVITIES WORKSHEET (optional) Description of Event

# Voyageurs or Dames Participating

# Guests

Total $ Spent

(Example) Locale Promenade

10

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Total Miles of All Voyageurs or Dames Participating (Round trip miles each totaled)

Total Hours of All Voyageurs or Dames Participating (Hours each totaled) (10 x 2)

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Select one report category for your event to correspond with the Locale Voiture Activities Report: 1 = Meetings, Promenades, Wrecks, Picnics, etc.; 2 = Activities with the Flag (presentation, raising, retirement, Flags for 1st Graders); 3 = Memorial Services; 4 = Activities with schools or other community organizations; 5 = Parades; 6 = Youth Sports activities; 7 = Other THE TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.TEXASBOXCAR.ORG VIA OUR FACEBOOK PAGE “GRANDE VOITURE DU TEXAS” AND AT HTTP://ISSUU.COM/GRANDEVOITUREDUTEXAS

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS 2023 SPRING CHEMINOT Left: Committee meetings Below Center: Cheminot Bottom left: Grand Chef Folmar, Grand Correspondant Renny Keagle and Voiture 1031 Chef Mike Tiberia.

Bottom right: Voiture 266 – Doug Pendleton, David Harris and Keith Reiss being given membership award by Sous Directeur Membership John Rodgers and Grand Chef Folmar

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40 & 8 Birthday Celebration Grand Chef Folmar, Chef de Cuisine Jim Sweeney, Oldest Voyageur Al Banzer and Youngest Voyageur Marshall Edwards

Voiture 1031 gave special recognition to several Dames Kathy Wheeler, Annemarie Murphy, Sue Gibbs, Angie Stonebrook and Mary McAnally

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TEXAS VOYAGEUR NEWS 2023 Grand Promenade June 23-24-25, 2023

AGENDA

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Hotel for Grande Promenade is the Comfort Suites, 1816 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522. Registration is open at group rate of $101/night until June 3rd.

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https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HZ38G7 6 1-King Bedrooms and 6 2-Queen Bedrooms are available on a first come first served basis.

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If you are flying into Austin or Killeen, please indicate if you need transportation from the airport when you register.

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FRIDAY June 23rd o 2pm to 6pm Registration Open o 2pm to 11pm Hospitality Room Open o 6pm to 8pm Dinner at VFW Post 8577, 1506 Veterans Ave, Copperas Cove, TX 76522, inside Hummer Hall (Run shuttle service to dinner) o Optional: 9pm Karaoke inside the VFW Canteen SATURDAY June 24th o 8am to 11:45am Registration Open o 8am to 11:45am Hospitality Room Open ■ Locale Games Tournament ■ Chess, Rummy, scrabble, uno, cornhole o 9am to 11am Grand Committee Meetings at Hummer Hall, VFW Post 8577 (Finance, Nurses Training, Resolutions, Time & Place and Committee on Committee (Grand Chefs passe) o 9:30am Shuttle to Copperas Cove City Park Pond for fishing ■ Get that free Texas Veteran fishing license at your local Walmart or Sports Store and enjoy the morning casting bait! o 11am Shuttle from City Park to Hotel o 12pm to 1pm Lunch at VFW Post 8577 Hummer Hall ■ Order your choice at VFW Post 8577 Canteen

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SATURDAY continued... June 24 o 1:00pm Grand Promenade at VFW Post 8577 Hummer Hall • Shuttle services o Upon conclusion of Grand Promenade, Hospitality Room re-opens o 5:30pm Hospitality Room closes. o 6pm to 7pm Social Hour in Hummer Hall and Canteen, VFW 8577 o 7pm to 9:30pm Banquet in Hummer Hall VFW Post 8577 o Dinner dress is business casual with Chapeau. o Hospitality Room Reopens after dinner approximately 9:45pm

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SUNDAY June 25th

WISHING EVERYONE SAFE TRAVELS HOME

La Grande Voiture du Texas La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux 8714 Marble Dr, El Paso, TX 79904

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ADDRESSEE: Please notify sender of name/address correction Grand Chef de Gare – Roger Folmar Grand Commissaire Intendant – Renny Keagle

Grand Correspondant – Renny Keagle L’Editeur – Dave Knutson

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