At this holy season of the year THE PRESIDENT'S COLUMN when our hearts and minds are turned Rear Admiral M. S. Sheehy, ChC, USNR Heavenward, I wish to extend the Season's Greetings to all members of The Military Chaplains Association.
At Christmas we are inclined to think of what we can give to others. The generosity of its members made 1956 a glorious year of achievement for the Association. Our membership has doubled, we have no financial obligations, and, with a carefully watched budget, we face the future unafraid of the tasks before us.
Our Association, through its magazines, hopes to present to many readers a report on the achievements of the clergymen in uniform. Today the work of a Chaplain is better understood and appreciated than at any time in our history. From President Eisenhower to the Commanding Officer of lesser rank, the Chaplains as a whole are receiving enthusiastic and wholehearted support.
We again dedicate this Association to carry on its major objectives, as stated
in "Our Purpose".
MAURICE S. SHEE1.
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The Executive Secretary-Treasurer In presenting this, the first edition of The Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Golder, USA Newsletter, we want our readers to know it is not a substitute for THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN magazine, which will continue to'be published. In the interest of getting news items and other material to our members earlier than would be possible with the magazine, and in the interest of economy representing a saving of several thousands of dollars, it was decided in Executive Committee session to reduce the number of magazines for the time being. At the same time, we will continue, on an even more current basis, news media that will keep our Chaplains constantly informed on such matters as indicated in-.this first Newsletter. Suggestions will be welcomed relative to format and content of this new venture.
As we approach once more that time of year when Christian Chaplains and ministers are busy in the tradition of those who, in that early century, "Made haste to see where the Christ Child was", may I extend the warm fraternal greetings of National Headquarters to you and your loved ones. Your kindnesses and cooperation of the past months incline my heart toward that Pauline expression, "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you."
WILLIAM GOLDER
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