2022-23 Board of Directors
3 years ago
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote on the most recent Board of Directors ballot. This year there was a significant increase in members who stepped up and put their name in the hat for the nine open positions.
Lonny LeGrand Jr., President
1981-1983
Scott Sengenberger, Vice President
2000-2002
Larry Seaton, Treasurer
1970-1971
Ruth Robinson, Secretary
2015-2017
Gavin McIlvenna, Past President
1997-1998
Jamie Goebel, Director/Quartermaster
1997-1999
Andrew Thomas, Director
1990-1991
Jeffery Stitzel, Director
1988-1990
Paul Basso, Director
2000-2004, 2015-2017
Carnell Nettles, Director
1983-1984
SFC Jason Hickman, 39th Sergeant of the Guard
2012-2016, 2021-Present
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The officers of The Society shall be the Immediate Past President, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers shall comprise the Executive Council (ExC) of the Board of Directors (BoD).
The ExC shall exercise day-to-day management of the Society between meetings of the BoD or membership. It shall meet at each Biennial Meeting and be chaired by the President.
Members of the ExC will not be required to chair a standing or special committee but may volunteer to chair or serve on a standing or special committee pending the approval of the President.
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Do you guard in a blizzard or a bad thunderstorm?
YES, but the accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the Soldier are never put at risk. The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed if the weather conditions ever place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death (i.e. lightning, high winds, etc). This ensures that Sentinels can continue the mission while ensuring safety. It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.
It was erroneously reported that during Hurricane Isabel, the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts for shelter and that they refused. No such order was ever given. All proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Sentinels while accomplishing their mission. Risk assessments are constantly conducted by the Chain of Command during changing conditions to ensure that soldier welfare is maintained during mission accomplishment.
