Membership Appreciation Reception
Eisenhower Society members gathered Sunday afternoon, March 27th for our first Member Appreciation Reception. We met at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR) in Gettysburg to chat with fellow members, learn about some Eisenhower Society programs, and enjoy light refreshments. In addition to cheese, fruit, mini cupcakes, and chocolate chip cookies, we enjoyed a delicious sangria thanks to the generosity of Ruthmary and Bob McIlhenny and Duane and Linda Williams. Non-alcoholic drinks were available as well.
The historical nature of the building and its size made the GAR Hall the perfect venue for this first-ever event. Eisenhower Society Trustee and Program Chair Paul Shevchuk presented a short Powerpoint program, “Major Eisenhower’s Neighborhood.” He discussed the use of the GAR Hall and other buildings in the neighborhood as they were pressed into service during the 1918 Spanish Influenza epidemic when Eisenhower commanded Camp Colt, the U. S. Army Tank Corp Training Camp in Gettysburg.
Sculptor Gary Casteel also unveiled his new 8X10 inch bonded bronze bas relief of General Eisenhower. For one year, Gary is donating a portion of each sale to the Eisenhower Society. Get details about this sculpture, click here.
We thank our sponsors for their support of this event: Col. David Belcher, Ken and Sally Weiler, Dr. Walton Jones, Tony TenBarge, Priscilla Roberts, Ruthmary and Robert McIlhenny and Duane and Linda Williams.
We look forward to hosting another Member Appreciation Reception in the future.
2022 Membership Appreciation Reception Photo Gallery
Paul, Ken and Tony chat prior to the arrival of guests for our Member Appreciation Reception.
Cheese, fruit and sweets paired perfectly with homemade sangria, mixed and served by Mac.
Member benefits and gifts were on display.
Sculptor Gary Casteel unveiled the bas relief 8 X10 oval plaque of Eisenhower cast in bonded bronze. He will donate a percentage of each sale to the Society.
Bill and Ken check our members in.
Bob and Barbara are welcomed by Walt.
Lisa and John chat with Jeanette.
Barbara, Walt and Fred enjoy visiting in the Grand Army of the Republic Hall. Its unique décor added to the ambience of the reception.
Members met other members and enjoyed each others company.
Jackie talks with Mike as Tony, Dale and Betty look on.
Eisenhower Society Chairman Brigadier General Lessey arrives.
Carol chats with Walter and Jeanette.
Trustees Daun, Michael and Priscilla pose for the camera.
The Grand Army of the Republic Hall was the perfect sized venue for our Member Appreciation Reception.
Lisa talks with the General while Craig and John look on.
Ruthmary and Priscilla pose with the General.
Michael catches up with Lina and Ken.
Trustee Paul Shevchuk presents a Powerpoint program, Major Eisenhower’s Neighborhood, outlining how the GAR Hall and nearby buildings were used by Eisenhower when he commanded Camp Colt, the Army Tank Training Camp in Gettysburg, 1918.
Paul and Craig chat after the program.
Members continue their conversations amid the unique environment of the GAR Hall.
Mike visits with General Lessey. Soon it was time to depart.
We thank our sponsors for making this Member Appreciation Reception possible.