Branch 8 Membership Report – March 2025
New Members: 3
- Jeff Martin, sponsor Frank Bosworth
- Tony Klemens, sponsor Ron Cassano
- Jerry Butterfield, sponsor Dan Weller
Members Active Resignation: 0
New Applicants for Induction & Orientation: 4
- Scott Kirkpatrick
- Tony Klemens
- Jeff Martin
- Jerry Butterfield
Applications in Process: 1
- Scott Kirkpatrick, sponsor Manuel Dominguez
Orientations Completed: 1
- Bruce Cousins, sponsor Nick Maufe
Orientations Pending: 4
- Scott Kirkpatrick
- Tony Klemens
- Jeff Martin
- Jerry Butterfield
Guests
- Rex Daysh, sponsor Alan Tobias
- Art Straus, sponsor Steve Schramm
Member Recognition April:
Branch 8 membership: 1
- Bob McMains 10 year pin
90+ Birthdays: 2
- Dave Platter 94
- Les Hopkins 90
Membership Actions
ONG0ING
- Members having a 90th or ninety plus birthday will receive a snail mail card and lunch voucher.
NEW
The State has changed what we do as far as Form 27. Instead of a form with each month that we can review and approve it is now a direct form for the current month only with different information.
Branch 8 Membership totals, BEC Last Approved: 3/10/2025
Phase |
Status |
Count |
Total |
Member |
Active |
211 |
|
|
Resignations |
0 |
|
|
Branch Transfers |
|
|
|
Ex-member rejoins |
|
|
Total |
Membership |
|
211 |
Applicant |
Pending* Already included in count |
|
0 |
|
Accepted |
|
3 |
Total |
Individuals |
|
214 |
Rich Knowles
Membership Secretary
Branch 8 Membership Report – February 2025
New Members: 2
- Bruce Cousins, sponsor Nick Maufe
- Scott Kirkpatrick, sponsor Manuel Dominguez
Members Active Resignation: 4
- Ed Kirschner, MD-242 resigned Feb 11, transferred to Br 128
- Dennis Ghiggeri, MD-77 resigned Feb 11, mobility & memory
- Wally Blackwood, MD-207 resigned Feb 14, health, cannot attend
- Rob English, MD-123 resigned Feb 19, severe medical issues
New Applicants for Induction & Orientation: 0
- Bruce Cousins
Applications in Process: 1
- Scott Kirkpatrick
Orientations Completed: 1
- Gene Voelkel, sponsor Sam Oommen
Orientations Pending: 2
- Bruce Cousins
- Scott Kirkpatrick
Guests
- Tony Klemens (sponsored by Ron Cassano)
- Bob Pignatti (sponsored by Alan Curtis)
Member Recognition March:
Branch 8 membership: 4
- Dick Smithousen 25 years pin + lunch voucher
- Jerry Smith 15 years pin + ballcap
- Alan Curtis 10 years pin
- Steve Moore 10 years pin
90+ Birthdays: 1
- Brian Woolf 92
Membership Actions
ONG0ING
- Members having a 90th or ninety plus birthday will receive a snail mail card and lunch voucher.
NEW
The State has changed what we do as far as Form 27. Instead of a form with each month that we can review and approve it is now a direct form for the current month only with different information.
Branch 8 Membership totals, BEC Last Approved: 1/13/2025
Phase |
Status |
Count |
Total |
Member |
Active |
213 |
|
|
Resignations |
4 |
|
|
Branch Transfers |
|
|
|
Ex-member rejoins |
|
|
Total |
Membership |
|
209 |
Applicant |
Pending* Already included in count |
|
0 |
|
Accepted |
|
2 |
Total |
Individuals |
|
211 |
Rich Knowles
Membership Secretary
Branch 8 Membership Report – January 2025
New Members: 0
- Ron Shahade, MD-15, re-instated member
Members Active Resignation: 9
- Phil Philpot, MD-54 resigned Jan 13, no reason
- Tom Mohrman, MD-56 resigned Jan 17, moved
- Carl Sakofsky, MD-207 resigned Feb 1, no reason except dues
- Hugh Barnett, MD-57 resigned Feb 1, cited mobility issues
- Paul Hersch, MD-5 resigned Feb 2, no reason given
- Tom Pinckard, MD-153 resigned Feb 6, unhappy with luncheon
- Russell Schleske, MD-221 resigned Feb 6, full time care of wife
- Kevin O’Leary, MD-63 resigned Feb 6, transferred to Br 106
- Mike Gibstine, MD-262 resigned Feb 6, moving out of area
New Applicants for Induction & Orientation: 0
Applications in Process: 1
- Gene Voelkel, sponsor Sam Oommen
Orientations Completed: 0
Orientations Pending: 1
- Gene Voelkel, sponsor Sam Oommen
Guests
- Tim Doyle sponsored by Darryl Henry
- Scott Kirkpatrick sponsored by Manuel Dominguez
- John Dickinson sponsored by Carl Ludwig
Member Recognition February:
Branch 8 membership: 7
- Robin Lamont 15 years pin + ballcap
- Gordon Linebaugh 15 years pin + ballcap
- Bruce Lechner 10 years pin
- Jim McNeish 10 years pin
- Bob Mayo 10 years pin
- Martin Hawco 10 years pin
- Tom Keehn 10 years pin
90+ Birthdays: 1
- Gordon Linebaugh 90
Membership Actions
ONG0ING
- Members having a 90th or ninety plus birthday will receive a snail mail card and lunch voucher.
NEW
The State has changed what we do as far as Form 27. Instead of a form with each month that we can review and approve it is now a direct form for the current month only with different information.
Branch 8 Membership totals, BEC Last Approved: 1/13/2025
Phase |
Status |
Count |
Total |
Member |
Active |
220 |
|
|
Resignations |
9 |
|
|
Branch Transfers |
|
|
|
Ex-member rejoins |
1 |
|
Total |
Membership |
|
212 |
Applicant |
Pending* Already included in count |
|
0 |
|
Accepted |
|
1 |
Total |
Individuals |
|
213 |
Rich Knowles
Membership Secretary
Branch 8 Membership Report – January 2025
New Members: 0
Members Active Resignation: 6
- Tony de Losada, MD-292, resigned Dec 31, moved out of area
- Bob Sherman, MD-120, passed away Jan 3
- Gordon Batesole, MD-155, resigned Jan 2, no reason
- John Ryan, MD-82, resigned Jan 4, moved out of area
- Ken Belfer, MD-283, resigned Jan 5, no reason
- Alan Reichard, MD-200 resigned Jan 9, no reason
New Applicants for Induction & Orientation: 0
Applications in Process: 1
- Gene Voelkel, sponsor Sam Oommen
Orientations Completed: 0
Orientations Pending: 0
Guests
- Larry Goodloe, sponsored by James Regan
Member Recognition January:
Branch 8 membership: 4
- Bud Bartz 10 years, 10-year pin
- David Bushnell 10 years, 10-year pin
- Tom Hodgson 10 years, 10-year pin
- Bob Weiss 10 years, 10-year pin
90+ Birthdays: 0
Membership Actions
ONG0ING
- Members having a 90th or ninety plus birthday will receive a snail mail card and lunch voucher.
NEW
The State has changed what we do as far as Form 27. Instead of a form with each month that we can review and approve it is now a direct form for the current month only with different information.
Branch 8 Membership totals, BEC Last Approved: 1/13/2025
Phase |
Status |
Count |
Total |
Member |
Active |
226 |
|
|
Resignations |
6 |
|
|
Branch Transfers |
|
|
|
Ex-member rejoins |
|
|
Total |
Membership |
|
220 |
Applicant |
Pending* Already included in count |
|
0 |
|
Accepted |
|
0 |
Total |
Individuals |
|
220 |
Rich Knowles
Membership Secretary
Branch 8 Membership Report – December 2024
New Members: 0
Members Active Resignation: 2
- Wally Lamboy, MD-65; November 14, 2024 resigned, poor health
- Pete Boss, MD-278; November 1, 2024 were told could not attend
New Applicants for Induction & Orientation: 0
Applications in Process –
- Bill Anderson, sponsor Dan Weller
Orientations Completed: 0
Orientations Pending: 0
Guests
Member Recognition December:
Branch 8 membership: 0
October 90+ Birthdays: 0
Membership Actions
ONG0ING
- Members having a 90th or ninety plus birthday will receive a snail mail card and lunch voucher.
NEW
The State has changed what we do as far as Form 27. Instead of a form with each month that we can review and approve it is now a direct form for the current month only with different information.
Branch 8 Membership totals, BEC Last Approved: 11/11/2024
Phase |
Status |
Count |
Total |
Member |
Active |
228 |
|
|
Resignations |
2 |
|
|
Branch Transfers |
|
|
|
Ex-member rejoins |
|
|
Total |
Membership |
|
226 |
Applicant |
Pending* Already included in count |
|
0 |
|
Accepted |
|
0 |
Total |
Individuals |
|
226 |
Rich Knowles
Membership Secretary
Updated 01/12/2025 MLF