From the Varnum Archives
February 14, 1927

“At the Regular Meeting of the Varnum Continentals held this date the following reso-lution was unanimously passed:

“Voted that this Organization in meeting assembled agrees with the Military Commit-tee of the East Greenwich Chamber of Com-merce that for an indefinite time it will not accept applications for membership from any man under twenty-five (25) years of age, ex-cept that any prospective members who also enlist in Battery I, 243rd, Coastal Artillery, (Harbor Defense) may join the Organization as usual.

“Attest: William Browning, Clerk”

*** May Program ***

Mr. Qussay Al-Attabi
Iraq-American Interpreter

Monday, May 12, 2008

Mr. Qussay Al-Attabi is an Iraqi citizen who worked as an interpreter for our Soldiers with the 549th MP Co., 2nd ACR and the 3-15th IN Bttn, 3rd Infantry Div. Because of his dedi-cation to assisting U.S. military, he was forced to flee Iraq for his life after receiving death threats against himself and his family. He is now a visiting scholar at Roger Williams Uni-versity and is studying for a PhD in English literature at Brown University. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from an Iraqi citi-zen, and learn what it was like to live under Saddam and the hopes of finding new freedom with help from America. Thanks to Officer of the Day Rick Riccardi for arranging this pro-gram, and Dennis Morgan for suggesting it.

Social hour begins at 6:00 pm, and our traditional steak fry will begin at 6:45 pm, fol-lowed by our speaker. Please RSVP to 884-4110 by Friday, May 9. The cost of the Sirloin steak, baked potato, salad, desert, rolls, butter and coffee is a very reasonable $12.00. Please be sure to call in advance, as we have limited capacity.

Upcoming Events

May 3, Saturday, Militia Day Pass in Review & “Varnum Table” at Camp Fogarty

May 9, Friday, 8:00–8:30 am Honor Guard for National Board Meeting of the Society of Co-lonial Wars, Old Colony House, Newport

May 12, Monday, Traditional Steak Fry & Speaker Mr. Qussay Al-Attabi, an Iraqi citi-zen and interpreter for our Soldiers

May 17, Saturday, Colorguard and poster dis-play for Armed Forces Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo 11:00-3:00

May 26, Monday, 10:00 am at Academy Field, EG Memorial Day Parade, join us for hot dogs after the parade

June 8, Sunday, EG Firefighter's Memorial Service - 8:00am - 11:00 am

June 12, Thursday, 7:00 pm, Navy Day Parade

July 7, Monday, Full Board of Trustees Mtg

This Month In History

May 10, 1775, Second Continental Congress Convenes at Philadelphia -- Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture Fort Ticonderoga

May 7, 1778, John Paul Jones arrives in France on the Ranger after a 28-day voyage where he captured the British Warship Drake, other smaller ships and 200 prisoners.