THE HISTORY OF THE RETIRED
ENLISTED ASSOCIATIONTHE HISTORY OF THE RETIRED
ENLISTED ASSOCIATION
JUNE 1969 TO JUNE
1970
National Project: Merger of all
retired enlisted groups into one association.
The National Convention was held in
Junction City, Kansas on June 21, 1969. Officers elected/appointed were:
President - Ted Behner
1st Vice - Dean Sorell
2nd Vice - Bill Rosser
3rd Vice - Albert Martinez
Treasurer - Herman Sneiderman
Chaplain - Tommie Lancaster
Sgt-At-Arms - Sam McClure
Rec. Sec. - Joe Johnson
Trustee - Julius Orsak
Trustee - James Nelms
Highlights from the Convention:
Letter from Representative Frank Evans to Julius Orsak, concerning obtaining National
Chart, was read by National Secretary Murphy.
National Bulletin: It was reported
that a 4-page Newsletter with 2000 circulation would cost $140.00 per month. No action was
taken pending merger. President requested Don Granger and Melvin St. Peter to work with
Ted Behner of REA to further explore the matter. It was moved by delegate Burke (Kansas
City, seconded by delegate Smith (Junction City) to proceed if this could be accomplished
without excessive cost to REA. The motion was carried.
Insurance: A GEICO Group Policy would
cost $4.50 per quarter per $1,000. Continental Life Insurance Company would pay the
difference between Military Medicare and total cost. This would come to $12.00 per couple
per quarter. $2,000.00 of life insurance would be available. No action was taken.
Annual Treasurer's Report: A
Membership report is to be submitted monthly to National, along with members' addresses
and per capita dues.
National Legislative Council:
Twenty-seven organizations are now cooperating.
Merger Matters: Auxiliary Convention
held in abeyance until merger.
Questions: Shall active duty EM, with
15 years of service, be admitted as non- participating members? Shall medically-retired
EM, with ten years of service, be eligible for associate membership:
Question of merger will be brought to
attention of all Chapters in REMCA, RMA and REA. Representatives from all three
organizations will get together in September in Colorado Springs to finalize details
preparatory to merger in 1970.
Chapter 8 was formed in Chicago,
Illinois during August of 1969.
Sudden death of National President
Ted Behner causes 1st Vice President Sorell to take office of President.