THE HISTORY OF THE RETIRED
ENLISTED ASSOCIATION
JULY 1988 TO JUNE 1989
National Convention was held in Rapid
City, South Dakota, July 19-23, 1988, the theme of the convention was "Saluting A
Golden Future." Officers elected/appointed:
President - George Carnes
1st Vice - George Smith
2nd Vice - Glenn Hughes
3rd Vice - Ben Pearson
Treasurer - Jim Waddy
2 Yr. Director Faye
Custenborder
2 Yr. Director Bob Eckford
2 Yr. Director - Ed Knutson
1 Yr. Director Jack Cotton
1 Yr. Director Joe Porter
1 Yr. Director Ed Reynolds
Parliamentarian - Al Gutierrez
October 19, 1987 New Headquarters
were dedicated President George Carnes, Founders George Skonce Dean Sorell and
Auxiliary President Marietta Hall joined together to celebrate the opening of the new TREA
Headquarters in Aurora, CO. The new office space was the top floor of the Lowery Credit
Union Building.