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Mark Barnes
Mark is an award-winning commercial printer, the Jimmy D. Barnes Scholar for Ethical Business Ideals at Cal State Bakersfield, an Alpha Chi Honorary Society member, Betta Gamma Sigma Honorary Society member, a Runner Alumni Mentorship Program Mentor, and once received a letter from the POTUS for perfect school attendance from Kindergarten through Senior year at BHS. He currently sits on the board of local non-profit M.A.R.E. Therapeutic Riding, and in his free time, enjoys daydreaming of international travel.
Invocation: Josh Shirley
Flag Salute: Minnie Kenny
Club News:
- The board was in person during this week’s meeting, in preparation for resuming hybrid style, in-person club meetings again beginning April 8th.
- Note: Maximum capacity of 50 people in person to adhere to proper social distancing protocols, so be sure to register if you plan on attending
- Next week will be dark for spring break
Good News & Announcements:
- Win Eaton celebrated his 66th trip around the sun! Happy birthday Win!
- Mike McCoy is healing well after 5 orthopedic surgeries in 2020
- Pete Pankey offered a $50 donation to the foundation if anybody could answer what the frame to his clock/altimeter is…
- Bernie Baizmann Introduced his wife Bea to the club as our newest member – Welcome Bea!
Guests:
- Dr. Zelezny brought 2 guests – Jaime Pacheco – Director of CSUB Veteran’s Center, and ASI Student Veteran Leader Myles Howard. Welcome!
Program: THE FLYING TIGERS
Major General James T. Whitehead Jr. U.S.A.F (Retired) gave an informative talk on the Flying Tigers and their role in the China theater during World War II.
General Whitehead discussed the level of gratitude the Chinese have to this day for those brave volunteers all those years ago, who aided in their liberation from the Japanese occupation.
He went on to remind us that it was not only the brave Flying Tigers that made sacrifices in that effort, but also, the Chinese people who sacrificed their own safety many times while attempting to save downed Flying Tigers; and thus the bond was born.
In stark contrast to what we may be seeing and hearing today, the friendships, relationships, and admiration between the Chinese people and the heroes that “flew the hump” have for one another is deep, strong, and carries on…an important reminder today.
Thank you, General Whitehead.
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