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Issue 29 January-February 2018
The Vice President’s Corner
A Pedestrian Effort Words from the Veep by John Walker
It is a new year and promises to be a successful year for Chapter 952. In 2017, we continue to grow and become a bigger presence in the local Veteran’s world. We continue to help Veterans in need such as the homeless, those in financial needs, and well as Veteran’s Court mentoring.
The Chapter has a new office and meeting rooms, which is fully functional and well attended. As a team the board and members executed a all organized BBQ Fundraiser, which was going well until the sever rainstorm hit and became the ‘monsoon-a-thon’ and closed the event.
This year we continue to expand our wings with the 1st Annual Steak Competition Fundraiser Honoring Our Hero’s Remembrance May 19, 20 and the 2nd Annual Smoke Em’ if You Got Em’ BBQ Fundraiser Event October 5, 6, 7 2018. Both events will be held at the Scenic Lodge Post 639.
Contact Dan to help with BBQ events [email protected] Contact Bill to help with Fundraisers [email protected] Contact John for Mentoring Support [email protected] Contact Charles Hopkins to help with projects [email protected] Contact Susan for Veterans Court Mentoring in Greene and Lawrence County [email protected] Contact Sam for assisting homeless Veterans [email protected]
I expect the Chapter to find ways to continue support the Veterans this year in strengthen the team.
Good Job everyone! Let’s have another great year! John
A Big Thank You for all the support in 2017! Harlan Bristol, President
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VVA Board of Directors
Harlan Bristol (Army) President [email protected]
John Walker (Army) Vice-President [email protected]
Dan L. Igou (USN)Past President [email protected]
Susan Phillips (USAF) Secretary [email protected]
Rex Krasche (Army) Chaplin, Membership Chair [email protected]
Charles Hopkins (Army) Treasurer [email protected]
Mike Egan (Marine) Sgt. at Arms [email protected]
Bill Beeman (Army) Outreach Coordinator [email protected]
Homeless Veteran Coordinator [email protected]
Tom Blubaugh (USN) Web Coordinator [email protected]
News and Articles Pg. 1-Vice President John Walker Pg. 2, 3- Pg. 4,5-Sponsors Pg. 6- Eugene Ward Pg. 7-Tom Blubaugh Pg. 8-Who We Are and Calendar
VVA CHAPTER 952 The Wil Daley Memorial Chapter
1925 Bennett #H Springfield, MO 417-693-6298
http:springfieldveterans.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-Veterans-of-America-Chapter-952-Springfield-
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The Dawn of Music and Culture Susan Phillips
In the pre-dawn of civilization, bone flutes and log drums resonated and echoed across the land. The subtleties and nuances of each note pulsed in rhythmic harmony with the music of the not so distant past. The complexities of sound allowed the development of music and communication through emotion. The earliest people mimicked bird songs and developed ritual meanings. The evidence of complex ritual and animal imitation was noted in the PBS special 2008, The Story of India.
In 1986, a 30,000-year-old Cro-Magnon bone flute was unearthed in France. A thighbone flute from The Republic of Slovenia Neanderthal age dates between 43,000 to 83,000 years ago. Musicologist, Bob Fink, states the four-hole flute matched the do, re, mi scale (Musicological Analysis). Other instruments such as the Aboriginal didgeridoo’s and Native American drums pre-date 10,000 to 40,000 years ago. The Sub-Saharan regions of Africa contributed percussion instruments such as rattles, drums, gongs or metal agogo’s struck with a stick.
The Mesopotamian region included three civilizations with shared backgrounds; the Sumerians (3,000 BCE-2350 BCE), Akkadian (2350 BCE-2000 BCE), and Babylonians (2000 BCE to 1600 BCE) civilizations influenced the Near East in art, literature, music, writing, math, religion, and architectural designs. One of the musical instruments from the Near East (2600 BCE) was the lyre at home or in palaces where musicians accompanied poets and storytellers. The lyre and wind instrument Aurus or kalamos accompanied readings permeating culture through civic or religious events, as well as private home presentations. The earliest auloi were found in Thessaly in Northern Greece (5000 BCE). Depictions of cuneiform tablets with musical instruments include the lyre with the most common bovine lyre were used during funerals, religious rituals, and poetic songsters.
Mayan and Aztecs fashioned drums and flutes. The pre-Columbian music of the Huicholes constructed clay figurine flutes. Just under 2,000 years ago, Andean clay and bamboo panpipes called phukunna became the popular bamboo style panpipe in Peru and Bolivia. Across the Eastern Continent, Zen Buddhism used traditional meditative tools such as the Shakuhachi Flute with four finger holes and a thumbhole. The original length was less than 12 inches. The Shakuhachi Flute originated from the Chinese Xiao in the 8th century.
As early as 1,500 BCE, the Bible spoke of Mesopotamia region with dancing, playing musical instruments, and singing. For example, Miriam the prophetess used the tambourine as women followed in dance. David, a harpist, played for King Saul and the evil spirit left. David’s music soothed King Saul’s troubled spirit. A thousand years after Miriam and David, the well-known philosopher, Plato, believed music emotionally manipulated people; so much so, he wanted to ban any form of music from his Republic. Plato was correct that music could emotionally affect people through entertainment and day-to-day routine. Though citizens did not totally agree with Plato’s theory. As such, Greek music developed with new harmonic scales and music forms incorporating verse with epic and lyrical poetry, which included form, style, and rules. A few hundreds years after Plato, music forms and poetry flourished as humanities of arts, literature, theater, and philosophy.
The Greeks believed music was an expressive form from a divine origin under the inspiration of the nine Goddesses of Artistic Inspiration, music and Muses. The divisions of artistic Muse expressions included: epic/poetry (Homer), history, erotic poetry/mime, lyric poetry/music (Sappho), tragedy, sacred hymns, dance/song, comedy, and astronomy.
Greek composers developed a series of scales called modes, which are similar to the Western understanding of major and minor keys Partial treaties of Greek musical theories and references survived in fragments such as The Diatonic Scale. The Greek modes were not necessarily interchangeable. The Dorian musical mode was somber, dignifying, and prepared the listener for
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bravery. The Lydian mode was tender and to the Greeks, suggested a weak, sentimental, reflective emotion. Finally, the Phrygian mode presented an exciting and strengthening emotion to the hearer. The three forms Dorian, Lydian, and Phrygian elicited emotions, feelings touching the interior of the soul.
The Philosopher, Pythagoras (570 BCE-475 BCE Samos, Ionia), a mathematician whose greatest contribution was numerical ratios synonymous to his concordant octave musical tones called the Diatonic Scale. He also developed the mathematical equation of the square on the hypotenuse called the Pythagorean theorem. Pythagoras taught in his school astronomical theories of earth and other bodies along with his doctrine of the cosmos “Music of the Spheres”. Though influenced by Plato and Aristotle, the Pythagorean brotherhood, was religious in nature contributing to mathematics and rational philosophy.
Musical expressions vary with traditions in a mixture of rhythm, sounds, instruments, and settings with a purpose such as work songs, sea chanteys, ceremonial, spiritual, religious, ritual songs, background elevator music, mood music, majestic music, tonal music, and meditative music promoting healing of the body, etc. The purpose of music varies. Siberian Shamanistic music uses drumming to alter the state of consciousness through which one enters the spirit realm. Native American drumming represents the heartbeat of the people with each drumbeat and song. African and Native American drummers carried tradition, ceremony, ritual, myth, and magic through song. Of recent, collaborating with Mickey Hart, Babatunde Olantunji brought West African Music America in his Drums of Passion 1958, opened for The Grateful Dead often, and received a Grammy nomination in 1998.
In an age of electronic communication and cyber messaging, music transcends societies, ethnic groups, and culture. Music began with sound encoding the complexities from the breath and soul of the ancestors, which left an indelible expressive history for those who have ears to hear.
References Fink, Bob. “Musicological Analysis”. February 1997. http://www.greenwych.ca/fl-compl.htm Miller, Mary K. “Music of the Neanderthals” Feb. 21, 2000. NIV Bible. Zondervan Press. 1989. O'Connor, J.J. Robertson, E.F. “Pythagoras of Samos”. University of St. Andrews, Scotland. © January 1999. http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/Biographies/Pythagoras.html Wood, Michael. PBS. “The Story of India”. Copyright 2008 MayaVision International. All rights reserved. http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/ White, Gary, David Stuart, Elyn Aviva. Music in Our World-An Active Listening Approach. Boston; McGraw Hill. 2003. Xavier. Copyright © 2001 http://www.yxayotl.com
Jerusalem, King David and Harp by Martin Völcker https://pixabay.com/en/jerusalem-king-david-harp-2353514/
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La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 1370 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 [email protected] http://lahaciendaspringfield.com/29309
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Brent Bradley 2581 S Campbell Springfield, MO 417-865-4443 [email protected] www.springfieldmattress.net
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Eugene Ward Biography Eugene always loved writing poetry. As a youth, he sent poetic birthday and anniversary cards to family members. It was easy for Eugene to remember song lyrics through poetry and he developed a knack for relating life experiences and events in poetic rhythms and rhymes. While attending a junior college, in California (1975), his professors worked effortlessly to advance his creative writing skills. In his spare time he studied nature and seasonal changes, people and places set in poetic form as a foundation for submissions in several poetry contests. In 2006, Eugene’s poetry became a book passing on to family and friends. Eugene is currently working on a second book of poetry while living in Nixa, MO. The picture is a young Eugene at Basic Training Graduation. Eugene is a member and contributor for The VVA Chapter 952.
Getting to Know Charles Hopkins, Treasurer VVA Chapter 952
Charles and his wife Mary, went on a cruise and visited a Panama Canal bird sanctuary. Charles asked to take the Parrot and Iguana home to Missouri. Of course, Mary said “no way!”
Charles is as compassionate for the animal world as all of humanity. He has donated countless hours with fundraisers (designated for Veterans), meeting business owners and talking about the Chapter, serving as a previous Outreach Coordinator, and current Treasurer.
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Tom’s Author’s Community http://commonsensemarketingstrategies.com
Tom’s website http://tomblubaugh.net Email [email protected]
I was on a Christian online forum tonight reading a question that was posed – “When was the last that anyone came to you to witness? Have you ever been approached? I don't mean to rule out any methods of reaching out here, so has anyone ever asked you out of the blue what you felt happened after death? Or where you were going when you died?” Here was my response: I have had people come to me to witness in one form or another before I was saved in 1969, but not since. I think I would feel strange if someone did as scripture says our spirits will witness with each other. God wouldn't prompt a person to witness to someone who was already saved from an evangelistic standpoint. This is what I think your intent is - evangelistic witnessing. He would send someone to me if I were hurting in an area where the person has experience or is a prayer warrior.
I have witnessed to many people and have led many to the Lord although I do not feel I have the gift of evangelism. This has brought to mind an incident that occurred somewhere around 1974 or 1975. I was a lay preacher and filled in for a pastor one Sunday morning. My in-laws were coming to the house for dinner and I was heading home. I stopped in a service station for gas and felt prompted to witness. Even though I was a preacher, one-on-one witnessing to a total stranger made me nervous. I left the station without witnessing. I drove south to 87th St. and turned right heading toward I-435. When I was approaching the on ramp I turned on my right turn signal, tried to turn my car onto the ramp, and the steering wheel was non-responsive. I drove past the on-ramp and turned into a Venture parking lot. I stopped the car and wondered what just happened.
I felt compelled to witness to the service station attendant and nervously drove to the station. The attendant was busy with a customer; I went into the men's room and prayed until the customer left. I entered the office and said, (I remember nearly every word) "I owe you an apology". He said, "why?” I said, "I didn't say hello or acknowledge you when I was in a few minutes ago". The attendant responded, "Nobody does". I said, "But I'm a Christian. Have you heard of Jesus Christ?” He said, "Yes". I asked, "Have you ever received Him as your savior?” He said, "I have committed too many sins to be forgiven.” I asked, "Have you ever heard of the Apostle Paul?” He said, "Yes". I said, "He murdered Christians and God forgave Him. Have you ever murdered a Christian?” “No!” he said surprised, "I have never murdered anybody!” I asked, "If God forgave Paul for murdering Christians do you think he would forgive you of your sins?” "I guess so", he said. "Would you like to receive Jesus as your savior?” I asked. "Yes", he said. I led him through prayer and he received Christ.
I drove home and turned on I-435. I knew the words were not mine. I knew the power of God. I have wondered many, many, many times if I was the last Christian that would speak to this man or if God was calling him to a specific work. I did not ask him his name, nor did I tell him mine. I wonder where he is or if he is alive. When I stand before the Lord I want to ask Him what the result of that experience was. Was that to save a soul or to teach me a lesson or both? Whichever, I knew after that - when God wants a person witnessed to it is going to happen. (Re: Jonah) I still shudder when God tells me to witness to a stranger.
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Vietnam Veteran Chapter 952 Helping Veterans Who We Are: The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 952 is a group of Veterans and their families who actively help Veterans by providing a “helping hand up and not a hand out.” We are a small active group of Vietnam Veteran’s as well as associates of family and friends making a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families.
Our goal and mission is to support Vietnam Veterans, their families and future generations for all who served their country. We assist the homeless Veteran, active in community networking as well as offering College scholarships for Veterans who qualify semi-annually. We help Veterans of all wars, spouses, and friends by providing mentoring, friendship, and information as well as assisting the Veterans who have trouble transitioning through the Veterans Court in Springfield. Join us as we make a difference in the lives of Veterans, and Veteran families.
VVA Chapter 952 Events and Meetings 2018 January 22 Exec. Meeting 5:00pm January 27 VVA Meeting 10:00am January 27 Fairgrounds – Garage Sale with Mike’s Unique 9:00am until close February 10 Golden Corral (south) 8:00am until 8:00pm February 17 Mike’s Unique 9:00am until 5:30pm February 24 VVA Meeting 10:00am March 10 Mike’s Unique 9:00am until 5:30pm March 31 VVA Meeting 10:00am April 14 Golden Corral 8:00am until 8:00pm April 28 VVA Meeting 10:00am May 5 Wal-Mart (Independence) 9:00am until 5:00pm May 19,20 The 1st Annual Honor our Heroes at post 639 Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire and 1st Responders May 26 VVA Meeting 10:00am June 16 Wal-Mart (Independence) 9:00am until 5:00pm June 30 VVA Meeting 10:00am July 28 VVA Meeting 10:00am August 11 Golden Corral 8:00am until 8:00pm August 25 VVA Meeting 10:00am September 8 Wal-Mart (Independence) 9:00am until 5:00pm September 29 VVA Meeting 10:00am October 6, 7 The 2nd Annual Smok’em If You Got’em BBQ Event at Post 639 October 27 VVA Meeting 10:00am November 17 Golden Corral 8:00am until 8:00pm November 17 VVA Meeting (3rd Saturday) 10:00am December 8 Christmas Party 2:00 p.m.
Come And Grow With Us! VVA Chapter 952 website http://springfieldveterans.org/ For more information, email [email protected] FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-Veterans-of-America-Chapter-952-Springfield-MO-2221684631391342/
The VVA Chapter 952 accepts donations including vehicles, good furniture, and items of value are greatly appreciated to help Veterans. http:springfieldveterans.org/
Location: 1925 E Bennett # H Springfield, MO Office Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Call for after hour appointments Meeting: Last Saturday of the Month
Starts 10:00 a.m.
