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2009 Military Order of the Cootie Tomb Trek
Posted at 01:44 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
On November 7, 2009 the Military Order of the Cootie placed wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknowns as it does each year to honor veterans of all wars of the United States.
The photos in the slide show are the courtesy of Ed Drohan from the Sprung Leak, NC Pup Tent 8, Spring Lake, NC.
Find more photos like this on My VFW WebCOM
If your system does not work with the slide show, click for folowing link: http://my.vfwwebcom.org/photo/albums/2009-military-order-of-the
Grand of North Carolina Holds Fall Scratch
Posted at 08:13 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
The Fall Grand Scratch was held in Spring Lake, North Carolina on September 11th and 12th, 2009. The Sprung Leak Pup Tent No. 8 hosted the scratch at the post home of VFW Post 9103. The Women's Auxiliary held their meeting in the Holiday Inn Express.
The next Grand Scratch will be held Jenuary 8th and 9th, 2010 and will be hosted by the Wharf Rats of Pup Tent 14 located in New Bern, NC. So mark your calendars TODAY. As information is received, it will be posted on this website.
To view photos of the Grand Scratch, click on the following link: http://my.vfwwebcom.org/photo/albums/grand-of-nc-moc-fall-2009
If your computer supports the slide show, you should be able to view the photos below. If not, click the link above.
Find more photos like this on My VFW WebCOM
By-Laws and Ritual Changes Approved at Supreme Convention
Posted at 05:54 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
To see what By-Laws and Ritual changes were presented at the Supreme Convention see the July "Cootie Courier" however B-1 and B-4 were the only changes approved. B-4 concerns Hospital Reporting.
The MAJOR change (B-1) is as follows:
"The officers of each Pup Tent shall consist of a Seam Squirrel, Blanket Bum, Hide Gimlet, Custodian of the Crummy Duffle Bag, and three (3) Tightwads----"
All other positions will be appointed by the the Seam Squirrel.
5th Supreme District Scratch to be Held in Spring Lake
Posted at 03:11 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
Sprung Leak Pup Tent 8, Spring Lake, NC will host the 5th Supreme District Scratch on the 4th through the 6th of December 2009.
Pup Tent 8 will also conduct a 3rd Degree Ritual on the 5th of December.
More information will be posted as received.
Supreme Convention Photos in Phoenix
Posted at 08:17 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
Here is the link to some photos taken at the Supreme Convention (Thanks "marlinnotafish"
http://www.arizonacooties.org/Sup_Conv_09.html
July 2009 Cootie Courier Newspaper On Line
Posted at 01:59 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
The July 2009 Cootie Courier is so large that is has to be split into two parts. Part 1 is pages 1 through 25 and Part 2 is pages 26 through 47.
For a copy of the July 2009 Part 1 of the Cootie Courier, click: HERE
For a copy of the July 2009 Part 2 of the Cootie Courier, click: HERE
2009-2010 Supreme Military Order of the Cootie Program Book
Posted at 09:28 AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
The program book the the 2009-2010 Supreme MOC year has been released.
For a copy of the 2009-2010 Supreme Program Book, click: HERE
It may take a minute to download.-Be patient!
North Carolina Cooties Appointed to Supreme Duties
Posted at 09:06 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
Our congratulations to the following NC Cooties who were appointed by the Supreme Commander, C. Maurice Theriac, to the Supreme positions indicated for the 2009-2010 Supreme Year.
Cootie Raymond Yamrus to be the Supreme Hospital Commissioner

Cootie Louis McVey to be the Supreme District 2 Hospital Commissioner.

"Shorty" Thompson Takes Over the Helm of The Grand of North Carolina
Posted at 08:58 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
At the Grand Convention in Hickory, NC hosted by the Hickory Nuts of Pup Tent 57, Donald "Shorty" Thompson became the 2009-2010 Grand Commander of North Carolina, Military Order of the Cootie of the United States. Sister Barbara Icard was also installed at the Grand President of the Ladies Auxiliary.

DONALD "SHORTY" THOMPSON (PUP TENT 57)
| Grand Commander | Donald Thompson/57 | thompsonshort@aol.com |
| Sr. Vice Cdr. | William "Ziggy" Sigwalt/3 | ziggy@ec.rr.com |
| Jr. Vice Cdr | Gary N. Bills/3 | 252-622-1602 |
| QM/Adj | Joe Enos/24 | 910-497-2467 |
| Advocate | Saundra Clagett/78 | clagsan@aol.com |
| Chaplain | Stephen Smith/2 | grand.skypilot@gmail.com |
| Surgeon | John Kennepohl/25 | jkennepohl@embarqmail.com |
| Historian | David Thompson/57 | 336-887-3972 |
| 3 Yr Trustee | Edward Drohan/8 | eddrohan@charter.net |
| 2 Yr Trustee | Johnny Howard/3 | cootiejohnny@peoplepc.com |
| 1 Yr Trustee | Jack Icard/57 | 828-397-2126 |
| Council (East) | Russell Spurlock/2 | 910-353-7463 |
| Council (East) | Jerry Looker/8 | jelooker@aol.com |
| Council (Cent) | John Shelander/24 | little1j@aol.com |
| Council (Cent) | Tommy Warren/78 | 910-822-4188 |
| Council (West) | David Thompson/57 | 336-887-3972 |
| Chief of Staff | Charles Wright/57 | 828-291-2141 |
| Dep Chief of Staff | Jack Icard/57 | 828-397-2126 |
| Hospital Chair | David Thompson/57 | rook59@yahoo.com |
| Inspector | John Shelander/24 | little1j@aol.com |
| Jimmy Legs | Scott Logan/8 | 910-436-3311 |
| Shirt Reader | Arthur Erhardt/3 | 252-241-5665 |
| Provost Marshal | Tommy Warren/78 | 910-822-4188 |
| VFW Booster | Paul Allen/24 | kotieallen@aol.com |
| Newshound | Stephen Starbuck/8 | 910-728-7313 |
| Color Guard | James Cacoulidis/24 | fishermanguy42@yahoo.com |
| VAVS Fayetteville | Saundra Clagett/78 | clagsan@aol.com |
| VAVS Salisbury | Parry Tyler/AL | 336-248-9739 |
| VAVS Oteen | Jack Icard/57 | 828-397-2126 |
| Blog Master | Dick Easingwood/24 | easicrea@earthlink.net |

BARBARA ICARD (PUP TENT 57 AUXILIARY)
| Grand President | Barbara Icard/57 | 828-397-3126 |
| Sr. Vice | Penny Cacoulidis/24 | pjlove42@yahoo.com |
| Jr Vice | Barbara McArthur/3 | 252-447-2428 |
| Sect/Treas | Anna Holm/25 | acholm@mindspring.com |
| Chaplain | Tamara Smith/2 | mrs_dover@yahoo.com |
| Conductress | Donna Drohan/8 | 910-897-1921 |
| Guard | Tommie Kennepohl/25 | tjkennepohl@mindspring.com |
| Trustee | Ann Yamrus | YamrusRayAnn@aol.com |
| Trustee | Dillie Staton | granybil@bellsouth.net |
| Trustee | Margaret Rogers | mcrogers@mindspring.com |
| Chief of Staff | ||
| Grand Hospital Chairman | Anna Holm/25 | acholm@mindspring.com |
| Grand Mama Clown | ||
| Grand Inspector | ||
| Historian | Tommie Kennepohl/25 | tjkennepohl@mindspring.com |
| Membership | ||
2009-2011 Pup Tent and Auxiliary Bonds are Due This Year
Posted at 05:16 AM on Thursday, June 11, 2009 by Grand of NC Military Order of the Cootie
Attention all Pup Tents and Auxiliaries:
Bonds for the CCDBs and the Treasurers are due this year for 2009-2011. The bond period will be September 1, 2009 thru 31 August 2011. Each Pup Tent and Aixiliary must have , at least, a $1,000.00 bond in effect.
For instructions and a copy of the Bond Application, click: HERE






