Category Archives: Volunteer Organizations

Weltanschauung Friends in the News (II)

Posted on Sun, 02 March 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Weltanschauung friend Glenn made the Austin American-Statesman, check out the guy to Gov. Perry’s right (larger picture here)!        Glenn, his brother, and the Governor are all Eagle Scouts and are all members of the Order of the Arrow; … Continue reading →

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AFA Article About Aging Aircraft

Posted on Fri, 22 February 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     The Air Force Association put out an interesting article relating the age of various USAF airframes to popular culture historical events.  It’s kind of a twist on that e-mail that one university puts out each year to the … Continue reading →

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Bake Sales and Tasty Baked Goods

Posted on Sun, 30 December 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     When I was about 20 years old, a car drove by that had a bumper sticker that said "Wouldn’t it be nice if the schools had all the money they needed and the Air Force had to hold a bake sale … Continue reading →

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An Ordeal

Posted on Sun, 02 December 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     At long last our local chapter of the Order of the Arrow managed to host an Ordeal ceremony.  I can’t get into the specifics of the ceremony itself.  I can offer that the candidates for the Order must be … Continue reading →

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And I Thought Weasels Were Wild!

Posted on Thu, 03 May 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Last month, the guest speaker for a local Air Force Association luncheon was retired AF Col James Gilliland.  AFN was there to capture the story.  (Thanks, SrA A!)      Col Gilliland talked about a couple missions over north Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Miss Veedol

Posted on Wed, 13 December 2006 by Chris Penningroth

     The Misawa AB Chapter of the Air Force Association is officially back in business.  If anyone from Misawa AB reads this blog, I’d like to encourage you to join AFA and start helping us out with our service … Continue reading →

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Voluntarism

Posted on Fri, 01 December 2006 by Chris Penningroth

    Voluntarism (from Merriam-Websters’ Online Dictionary, http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/voluntarism+):   Main Entry: vol·un·ta·rism Pronunciation: ‘vä-l&n-t&-"ri-z&m Function: noun 1 : the principle or system of doing something by or relying on voluntary action or volunteers     Have you ever noticed that in many volunteer … Continue reading →

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“CLEAR!”

Posted on Wed, 29 November 2006 by Chris Penningroth

    I learned how to instruct CPR, first aid, and the use of the all-important automated external defibrillator (AED) for the American Red Cross.  Laypeople only, of course.  I wouldn’t deign to try to teach EMTs or doctors.      If … Continue reading →

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Scouting for Volunteers

Posted on Wed, 01 November 2006 by Chris Penningroth

    I’ve taken a bit of time to work with the Boy Scouts, the Air Force Association, and the Red Cross.  These organizations spend a considerable amount of time just on recruiting, and sometimes they still grow slowly.      I … Continue reading →

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