Grand of NC, Military Order of the Cootie

Friday, September 26, 2008 at 07:00 AM

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Word has been received from the North Carolina Grand Commander, Ed Drohan, that Gerry Campbell, Seam Squirrel of Headhunters Pup Tent 78 in Fayetteville, has suddenly passed away on Tuesday, September 23rd. Gerry is the husband of Linda Campbell who was just installed as the MOCA Supreme Guard.

  UPDATE: 26 SEP 08 

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for our friend, Comrade and fellow Cootie, Gerry Campbell from Post 6018 and PT 78.The funeral will be Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at: Highway & Hedges Revival 1601 National Avenue New Bern, NC 252-633-1231

Burial will be at the family plot about 10 miles from there following the funeral.

There will be a Memorial Service at VFW Post 6018 in Fayetteville on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m.

Linda has said flowers would be appreciated for the funeral.

I will send out more details as I receive them.

 Ed Drohan

Grand Commander,  910-916-0325

Gerry Campbell, Seam Squirrel PT 78

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 10:29 AM

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We need photos of the Grand Scratch and the Supreme Commander's Homecoming.

Please send any photos (with identification) to:  EASICREA@EARTHLINK.NET

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 09:54 AM

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The 74th Annual Tomb Trek will be held November 7th through the 9th, 2008.

 For a copy of the 74th Annual Tomb Trek Wreath Order and Advance Registration form, click: HERE

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Friday, August 8, 2008 at 04:01 PM

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On the 8th of August 2008, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Military Order of the Cootie, Pup Tent 24, Furtile Hunting Grounds of North Carolina,held a successful fish fry to raise funds for their hospital work. Fish dinners could be eaten at VFW Post 670, customers could take out dinners, and the Pup Tent would deliver any order over 5 dinners.

The project was headed up by the Pup Tent Auxiliary President, Penny Cacoulidis, and with the help of Linda Shelander, Caroline Wescott, Lillian and Cathy Easingwood, and Chris Reader and with the assistance of the Pup Tent Seam Squirrel, Jim Cacoulidis, John Shelander, Harvey Stewart, Gordon Graig, Dick Easingwood, Joe Dibble, and VFW Post 670 Commander Clyde Vaughn.

 See Photo Album (PT24 Folder) for photos

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Monday, July 7, 2008 at 07:31 AM

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The Lafayette Nits, Pup Tent 24. Spent their July 4^th Weekend ( 5^th and 6^th) providing free coffee and conversation as well as information and Poppys to travelers at the I-95 South rest area in Fayetteville.

The distribution of Poppys helped raise money for the Pup Tent’s veterans hospital work in the Fayetteville area. After all, our motto is “Keep ‘em smiling in beds of white”.

Traveling youth were told about the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Programs.

Seam Squirrel Jim Cacoulidis, Blanket Bum John Shelander, Hide Gimlet Harvey Stewart, CCDB/HC Dick Easingwood, and Tight Wad Joe Dibble were assisted by Ladies Auxiliary President Penny Cacoulidis and Chaplain Lillian Easingwood in this worthwhile project.

Veterans, young and old, stopped by to say hello and to swap stories. VFW District 8 Commander Mark Bergman and his wife, Dist Auxiliary Guard, Carola stopped by to offer support.

See PT24 Photo Album

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Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:54 AM

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The Grand of North Carolina, Military Order of the Cootie, held their 2008 Convention on May 30th and 31st at VFW Post 9103 in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Spring Leak Pup Tent 8 was the host Pup Tent..

At the convention Edward "Ed" Drohan from Pup Tent #8 was elected as the 2008-2009 Grand Commander for the Fertile Hunting Grounds of North Carolina.

Leaving the helm is Johnny Howard who will become the Supreme Commander for 2008-2009 at the convention in Orlando, Florida in August.

Our applause goes to Pup Tent 8 and VFW Post 9103 for making this years convention very memorable.

The next Grand Scratch was announced to be held in Havelock, North Carolina, tentatively for September 21, 2008. Pup Tent #3 will host.

I have posted some photos of the activities at the convention. To see the photos better, click on them to increase the size.

The following list is the Officers of the Grand of North Carolina, Military Order of the Cootie for 2008-2009:

The following is the Ladies Auxiliary to the MOC (MOCA) list of officers.

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Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:24 AM

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The U S Internal Revenue Service  (IRS) now requires, under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, that all tax-exempt organizations file income statements each year .

If your Pup Tent earns over $25,000 in gross income during your fiscal year, you must file an IRS Form 990 (which you should already have been doing, anyway!). Keep the same fiscal year you have been using in the past, be it the calendar year, the VFW accounting year (1 July-30 June) or the Department's fiscal year (1 June-31 May).

If your Pup Tent earns $25,000 or less each year, and you have access to the Internet, go to www.epostcard.form990.org/default.asp where you will find instructions on how to login and file your own post Form 990N Electronic Postcard. You may use whatever fiscal year you want, but for simplicity purposes, we suggest 1 July-30 June,  The IRS Internet site will not let you file the Form 990N until after the end of your fiscal year.

If your post earns $25,000 or less each year and you do not have access to the Internet, I can assist with your Form 990N Electronic Postcard for you. There is no paper form that you can file with the IRS.  If you do not file a Form 990 or 990N each year, your Pup Tent WILL lose its tax-exempt status!!

Please contact me at PO Box 48507, Cumberland, NC  28331-8507, or e-mail me at EASICREA@EARTHLINK.NET for assistance.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 01:40 PM

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The following is the list of active MOC Pup Tents and their post locations:

More information will be posted soon.

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Monday, January 21, 2008 at 06:54 AM

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 Friday evening saw the convergence of Cooties and Sisters from the Great State of North Carolina at VFW Post 670 for dinners of steak, chicken, or shrimp with baked potatoes, freedom fries, salad, and rolls which was professionally prepared and served by NC Chapter #1, of the Rolling Thunder. After dinner State VFW Commander, John Shelander, provided his expert service as DJ and Karaoke master.

 After the MOC and MOCA meetings on Saturday, the MOCA held an initiation in which the MOC “snuck in” Past Grand Commander Larry Flood to see what was going on. He got caught and had to endure the initiation himself.

 In the evening, Pup Tent 24 held the “Winter Wonder Land” dinner and dance. PT 24 spared no expense and ordered snow for the evening.  A delicious dinner of sweet and sour meatloaf, roast pork loin, and Teriyaki chicken with all the trimmings was served.

 The host Pup Tent called in one of their own expert, Cootie Gordon Craig, to call out the horse races with the assistance of Cdr Shelander. Six not so young jockeys rode the two-year-old thoroughbreds in 4 races.

 As a special treat to all who attended, our Grand Chaplain, Stephen Smith, officiated in the renewing of wedding vows to two of our MOC/MOCA couples. Jerome and Gloria Kusy (Jacksonville, NC) as well as Dave and Debby Thompson (High Point, NC) stood before all who were present and exchanged their vows (again).

 DJ Gail Strickland from Nashville, TN provided the music for the remainder of the evening. There was even dead and dying bugs in the area.

See Grand Photo Album for photos 

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Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 06:57 AM

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The Headhunters, Pup Tent 78, of Fayetteville hosted the annual Past Grand Commanders and Past Grand Presidents Banquet on December 1st, 2007 at VFW Post 6018 in Fayetteville. This banquet honors all past Commanders and Presidents of the Grand of North Carolina, Military Order of the Cootie.

Below is some of the pictures provided of this event.

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