MILITARY ORDER OF THE COOTIE (MOC)

The Military Order of the Cootie (M.O.C.) is the Honor Degree of the Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States of America (V.F.W.). Born September 1920, the M.O.C. took on many special projects of two special groups of people; hospitalized Veterans and the residents of the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids, MI. Shortly after, the M.O.C. began the tradition of sponsoring the National Home's annual Christmas party, ensuring all the residents had Christmas presents and Christmas dinner. The Grand of Missouri has been the sponsor for this event as far back as 1933. Click on the link below to visit the M.O.C. website.
 
For a history of the Military Order of the Cootie, click here.

 

Grand Line Officers for 2023 - 2024

 

Grand Commander:  Richard "Duke" Dukovich:  816-2867-60561, rdukovich@aol.com

Grand SVC: David Klaassen: 816-405-0734, rpd1102000@yahoo.com

Grand JVC:  Jeff Heise: 573-450-5825, jeffheise549@gmail.com

Grand Quartermaster and Grand Adjutant:  Charlie Jamis: 816-737-1894, charliejamis@gmail.com

Grand Chaplain: Michael Probst: 816-7193694, mchlprobst@yahoo.com

Grand Judge Advocate:  Ken Allison: 636-448-3061,  koallison@mail.com

Grand Surgeon: Marilynn Archuleta: 660-473-3223,  archulms@aol.com

Grand Hospital Chairman:  Ken Allison:  636-448-3061, grandhospitalchairman@mail.com

Grand Blood Chairman:  Larry Phillips:  816-395-8129, llphill23@netscape.net

Pup Tent Roster 2023-2024

 

 Upcoming Events

 

 

General Orders No. 10

                                February 2024

To be read and filed.

 

1.    Not too early to make plans for the Grand Convention April 26-28, 2024 at the Inn at the Grand Glaize in Osage Beach.  Convention will begin at 9:00am on Saturday.  For reservations call 573-348-4694.  A 3rd Degree "WRECK” will be held Saturday Afternoon.  Please let us know before the "WRECK”, if you have anyone to be "WRECK”.

2.    The Supreme By-Laws provide that all Pup Tent Shavetails are to be elected and installed between 01/15-03/31, 2024 unless special dispensation is granted by the Grand Commander.  The installing officer is to send the Original to the Grand Adjutant, one to Supreme Headquarters at 604 Braddock Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145, and one copy remains at the Pup Tent.  All officers elected or appointed must have a current membership.

3.    Don’t forget to contribute to the Supreme Commander’s Special Project.  The contribution is $2.00 per member.

4.    There will be a Past Commanders meeting on April 27th at 7:30am in the Hospitality room, also invited are line officers and anyone interested in running for an office.

5.    Each Pup Tent must register one delegate to the Supreme Convention.  The amount is $15.00 and is sent to Supreme Headquarters.  Info can be found on the LOTCS website under "EVENTS”.

6.    Don’t forget to send your reports to the proper chairman.

7.    Be sure to keep the Grand Chaplain, Michael Probstinformed of all deceased Cooties.  Mike’s address is 904 SW Bobcat St. Oak Grove, MO. 64075 or email:  mchlprobst@yahoo.com.

8.    Send monthly Blood reports to Larry Phillips, 4318 S. Bryant Ct. Independence, MO 64055 or email llphill23@netscape.net.

9.    Send monthly hospital reports to Ken Allison, 457 Virgin Bluff Dr. Galena, MO 65656 or email koallison@mail.com. The Pup Tent’s Hospital Chairman can also send in their report online at LOTCS under Hospital.

To those who are ill we send our blessing and a speedy recovery. For those who have lost loved ones our deepest sympathy.


 

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