From the Grand Chef de Gare:

02 Feb 26

Voyageurs, 

Today marks the astronomical midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox (known to faithful followers of Punxsutawney Phil as Ground Hog Day).

Being one of Phil’s followers, I watched his forecast this morning, and concur that there will be 6 more months of winter.  I predict  it will go by quickly, and we will soon  be attending the Spring Grand Cheminot.

I will remind all Voitures that members with unpaid dues have passed delinquency, and are now suspended.  Also, many have not certified their current Officers.

This certification enables us to compile the Directory of Locale Chefs de Gare and Correspondants, and maintain effective communication.

Each year has brought an erosion of membership.  Let’s resolve that this will be the year we close ranks, and maintain 100% of those members we have.  This begins in the Locales, but is the work of ALL Officers and Voyageurs Militaire to reflect the camaraderie  that makes us the Veterans Society of Honor and Fun.

I look forward to seeking Representatives of all Locales at the Spring Cheminot.  There is business to attend to, but time for renewal of old friendships and making new ones.

All part of the journey of the Voyageur Militaire.  

Let’s make 2026 a year of success, and Fun!!

Etiam Servans.

JT

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NEW ADDRESS IS;

  • VOITURE NATIONALE
  • 1635 HAWTHORNE DRIVE
  • PLAINFIELD, IN. 46168-1868

Robert Dettmann Web Master/Editeur

Robert “OB1” Cearlock Sous Web Master/Editeur

All, use caution when replying to unsolicited emails, especially those that are asking for electronic gift cards. These have typically been proven to be scams. They generally start out with someone supposedly out of country, or a relative in jail or other trouble, and request pre-paid gift cards. Today, one such email arrived, purportedly from our Grand Chef de Gare. It wasn’t. If it looks suspicious, it probably is. Find another way to contact the sender to check on the validity of the email, before you take any other action, don’t even reply to the email.

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS:

Correspondants; your Officer Certifications are past due.

Grand Cheminots; Petite Cheminots must be completed 30 days prior to the Spring Cheminot. Submit your schedule to the Grand Correspondant ASAP.

Voitures; See the Forms and Reports tab for Petite Cheminot required reports.

The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of other wars were Treated and Appreciated by their Nation.”

-George Washington-
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