2022-23 Board of Directors
1 year 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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Is it true a Sentinel must commit for two years to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
No, this is a false rumor. The average tour at the Tomb is about a 18 months. However, there is NO set time for service there. Sentinels live either in a barracks on Ft. Myer (the Army post located adjacent to the cemetery) or off base if they like. They do have a living quarters under the steps of the amphitheater where they stay during their 24 hour shifts. If they are of legal age, they may drink except while on duty.
