Delaware National Guard Blue Hen Chapter News – Signal Corps Regimental Association By Maj. Jane Zak The Blue Hen Chapter held its Annual Elections for Officers on November 22. During the chapter social that followed the elections, Chapter President Col. Hank McCann reflected on accomplishments to date and discussed the goals for 2003. He emphasized that "During the first year the BHC concentrated on becoming a legal entity as established by the IRS. Additionally we concentrated on developing our membership. I am very pleased with our first year - we must continue this momentum in 2003. Our goals for this upcoming year are as follows: Col. Hank McCann, Blue Hen Chapter President, addresses members at the quarterly social. 1. Renew our first year members and grow total membership to 150. 2. Develop the operational abilities of our committees. It is critical that we engage more members and provide more services to them. 3. Publish our newsletter at least twice a year. 4. Host at least 2 socials and a summer BBQ with the intent of building camraderie as we raise funds and conduct chapter business. 5. Hold our annual election in November with new members being elected to the Board. 6. Recommend deserving individuals for appropriate SCRA or Chapter awards." Blue Hen Chapter Officers – 2002 Election Results Position Elected Officer Chapter President COL Hank McCann Executive Vice President LTC David Passwaters Vice President – Membership CPT Joe Cooke Vice President – Programs MSG Dwight Lacy Vice President – Public Affairs MAJ Angela Showell Vice President – Awards LTC Laura Sievert Secretary MAJ Tony Wade Treasurer CPT Frank Blackmon Board Representative At Large MG Frank Vavala Board Representative At Large BG Jim Dougherty Board Representative At Large CSM(Ret) Press Burris Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Reid K. Beveridge, C4I Task Force Chairman for the National Guard Association. Guest speaker at this event was chapter member Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Reid K. Beveridge, former commander of the 261st Signal Brigade who is currently the C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence) Task Force Chairman for the National Guard Association. This task force sponsors the resolutions that promote the modernization of the ARNG C4I systems. BG (Ret) Beveridge highlighted two of the resolutions that have significant impact to the signal community: the authorization and appropriation for COTS (commercial, off-the-shelf equipment) for echelons above corps (EAC) signal units and WIN-T (Warfighter Information Network) for all Total Army signal units from battalion to EAC. Lt. Col. Laura Sievert, S-3, 261st Signal Brigade receives the Bronze Order of Mercury. Lt. Col. Laura Sievert and Command Sgt. Maj. David Carden were presented the Bronze Order of Mercury during the Senior Leaders Call in February. The Bronze Order of Mercury award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity, moral character, professional competence and selflessness, and who have contributed significantly to the promotion of the Signal Corps and the Signal Regimental Association.   Command Sgt. Maj. David Carden, 261st Signal Brigade is presented the Bronze Order of Mercury by Brig. Gen. Jim Dougherty, 261st Commander.

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