Member Monday: In Memory of

At each Annual General Meeting, we start with a moment of silence for those members that had passed away since last June. Those in this photo album were found via obituary alerts or if someone contacted the National Office.

We wish to recognize and honor their time in 20-30 International, Active International, or Active 20-30 International.

If we are missing anyone, please send us the information so we can add them to our “in memory” section.

Gary Willard Johnson (1932 – 2021)
Denver #390
https://www.estesparknews.com/local_obituaries/article_496a14ca-f6c0-11eb-a62a-8b6f9c966911.html

Patricia ‘Patty’ Joan Johnson (1943 – 2021)
Napa #57
https://www.tulocaycemetery.org/obituary/PatriciaPatty-Johnson

Copeland Trent Jones (1938 – 2021)
Bakersfield #27
https://www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com/memorials/trent–jones/4662489/obit.php?&printable=true

Helen Louise Griffith (1939 – 2021)
Auburn #19 (Helped with)
https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/201645/helen-louise-doub-griffith-10301939-8122021/

Craig Russell Johnston (1942 – 2021)
Santa Rosa #50
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pressdemocrat/name/craig-johnston-obituary?id=17778744

Kenneth James ‘Kenny’ Gautereaux (1926 – 2021)
Coronado #187
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sandiegouniontribune/name/kenneth-gautereaux-obituary?id=31357900

Michael Robert Gingras (1986 – 2021)
Tucson #82
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tucson/name/michael-gingras-obituary?id=33283534

Dr. Robert S. Tuttle, DDS (1923 – 2021)
Santa Rosa #50
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pressdemocrat/name/robert-dds-obituary?id=31707859

James “Jim” Donald Willems (1942 – 2021)
Wenatchee #932
https://www.leavenworthecho.com/obituaries/james-%E2%80%9Cjim%E2%80%9D-donald-willems

Paul A Jones (1945 – 2021)
Sacramento #1
http://www.egcitizen.com/lifestyle/in-memory-of-paul-a-jones/article_b975ae70-59e2-11ec-94e9-2346a57eb465.html

Gary Edgar Tatro (1938 – 2022)
Aberdeen #901
https://www.thedailyworld.com/obituaries/gary-edgar-tatro/

Duane Barker (1931 – 2022)
Clovis #404
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fresnobee/name/duane-barker-obituary?id=32562895

John H. Duser (1932 – 2022)
Napa #57
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/napavalleyregister/name/john-duser-obituary?id=33327728

Merrill D. “Ronnie” Round Jr. (1924 – 2022)
Harlingen #204
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/themonitor/name/merrill-round-obituary?id=34174698

Edmond Junior Bruggman (1931 – 2022_
Wenatchee #932
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/tributes/in_memoriam/edmond-junior-bruggman/article_e16e8473-b728-5584-a038-75ba0f10e9a1.html

Fred Gerald Vellutini (1926 – 2022)
President, Santa Cruz
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/santacruzsentinel/name/fred-vellutini-obituary?id=34728852

Peter Gordon Campbell (1937 – 2022)
Seguin #453
https://seguingazette.com/announcements/obituaries/article_c46ff760-d97e-11ec-a7fc-33ada36faf24.html

Clarence Vincent (Porky) Lithgow, Jr. (1938 – 2022)
Santa Fe
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/santafenewmexican/name/clarence-lithgow-obituary?id=34917284

Terrel Ray Tinkler (1947 – 2022)
Santa Rosa #50
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pressdemocrat/name/terrel-tinkler-obituary?id=35666980

Fashion (July 19-25, 2021)

Time to pull out all your 20-30 shirts. Do you have a favorite? Have you collected shirts from the same event each year? How about all the costumes you wore at events? What other club fashion accessories have you collected through the years? There have been vests, hats, bracelets, rings, necklaces, tie clips, belt buckles, cuff links, etc.

“Active 20-30 Dominican Republic wardrobe from the 1960’s displayed during their 2015 National Convention” (thanks for sharing Geoffrey Cheung).

(These weekly themes are inspired by 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks)

Transportation (July 12-18, 2021)

Whether it’s planes, trains, or automobiles (or canal boats, or steamships, or… ), think about transportation and how it might connects to Active 20-30.

Did/does your club have a special vehicle used for parades or events? Did your club provide transportation for a group of kids to an event or camp? Or give help when there was need? Was there special transportation for going to conventions (a train or jet reserved only for 20-30 members)?

Here is a photo of Hangtown’s truck. Anyone know what year this was? And how long has it been in parades?

Would love to hear and see any answers to these topics. Comment below or tag this page in your post.

(These weekly themes are inspired by 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks)

2nd and a half Generation Member in Petaluma #30

Thank you for sharing your history, Greg.

Active member:
Greg Carl, 2 ½ generation
(2nd wave of 2nd generation)

Any offices you held/hold in 20-30?
Greg Carl joined Petaluma #30 in 2015 and is still an Active member. He was Past President 2018-2019 and was Midterm Convention Chair in 2017

Relation, name, and what club were the other members of the family in?
His brother, Guy Carl, was a member of Napa #57 (years 1993-2011). He was the club Past President and served as National Treasurer.

His father, George Carl, was a member of Napa #57 (years 1969-1978) and was the club Past President.

Any other noteworthy accomplishments? Big projects? Fun tidbits?
George Carl founded the Napa Kids Fishing Derby, which ran for 50 years from 1969-2019.

Greg Dad & Guy Fishing

Old Fishing Derby Poster

Guy’s Installation flyer

Guy’s Installation (with Dad)

Guy’s Installation (with Dad) (2)

Greg & Guy at a 20-30 Meeting in 2016

Greg’s Installation in 2018

Greg’s 1st meeting as Club President

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If you are a generational member or know of someone who is, please contact me (I’d love to recognize and feature your history) – mchlspil@gmail.com

From [insert club]
Active member [insert name] is [#] generation. Any offices you held/hold in 20-30?
Relation, name, and what club were the other members of the family in?
Did they hold any offices in 20-30?
Any other noteworthy accomplishments? Big projects? Fun tidbits?
Can I get a photo of active member to use and, if possible, the other family members?
You can be as brief or as descriptive as you would like. Either way, I am looking forward to hearing from all the generational members out there.

Name’s the Same (#6 – Mar. 22-28, 2021)

Are you / have you been in a club that has re-chartered? Most clubs formed with the name of the town, city, or area, so why not keep the same name when forming a club in the place again? Plus, it brings back a rich history of the club that was there before and having the new club adds to the Active 20-30 legacy.

When Active 20-30 Club of Red Bluff #455 re-chartered in 2017, a past member of the club before came to their charter night with stories and items of the past. It was so wonderful to see and hear this connection of members in their community. When has been the last time you’ve chatted with a past member in your club?

Other clubs that re-chartered in the last 10 years have been Active 20-30 Club of San Jose #15 Active 20-30 Club of Portland #122 Active 20-30 Club of Seattle #215 and Active 20-30 Yuba City/Marysville #154 Where will the next re-charter be?

Reach out to other service clubs in your area, like Rotary, Kiwanis, or Lions and ask if any members were in Active 20-30. Check with your Chamber of Commerce members with the same question.

BONUS: I’m curious to know if any club has had two or more members with the same name? Not just a same first name or same last name, but both, like having two John Smith’s. The members didn’t have to be in the club at the same time.

Would love to hear and see any answers to these topics. Comment below or tag this page in your post.

(These weekly themes are inspired by 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks)

Multiples (#5 – Mar. 8-14, 2021)

This week’s theme can be highlighted in a variety of different ways.

Do you have multiples of club items, like pins?

Sometimes, clubs had their fundraisers or other events happening on the same day. Were you able to attend these multiple events for a fun filled day?

How many members are following the footsteps of other family relatives that were in Active 20-30? Are you a second, third, or fourth generational member? Have you had siblings, aunts, uncles, or cousins in the organization? (For example, in the photo collage, that is my grandmother, mother, and I. All having been club president.)

Would love to hear and see any answers to these topics. Comment below or tag this page in your post.

(These weekly themes are inspired by 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks)

Power & Leadership (#4 – Feb. 22-28, 2021)

I’m taking this week’s theme to highlight the growth of leadership in our clubs. Learning the skills needed in leadership positions can help with a person’s career later on. If you take a look at our Wikipedia page, you can find several notable people that got where they are by learning new skills while in Active 20-30.

This is Sherrill “Bud” Halbert of the Porterville #28 Club (California). He became National President of the Association of 20-30 Clubs in 1932.

from Sacramento Bee Newspaper, 1932

From his Wikipedia page: “Sherrill Halbert (October 17, 1901 – May 31, 1991) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.”

© 2001 United States District Court for the Eastern District of California Historical Society

Who are some notable past actives from your club? What else do you think of regarding the word “power”? Does that mean physical strength, political power, or electrical power? Did your club help a charity in some “power” related way? Do you have / had a member with the last name of “Power”? Yes. It’s a vague theme on purpose 🙂 It’s whatever the theme sparks in you.

(These weekly themes are inspired by 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks)

Valentine (#3 – Feb. 8-14, 2021)

Any members named Valentine? Did you meet your spouse in Active 20-30? Does / did your club put on a Valentine’s themed event? (Or a Friendship Day?) How about a volunteer event, like sending Valentine cards, arts and crafts, or serving meals to people?

This photo was from Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento #1032 in 2014 they created cards to send to children in local hospitals.

Please share a memory and / or a photo (if you do post a photo, please include who is in it, when and where was it taken, and why was it taken.) Share this post with your fellow members (Active & Past Active).

(These weekly themes are inspired by 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks)

In The Kitchen (#2 – Feb. 1-7, 2021)

This week’s theme are memories revolving around meals and cooking together. It could be hanging out at a member’s house planning events, being social, volunteering in the kitchen at an event (like crab or lobster feeds), or a recipe. Any food related memory that reminds you of Active 20-30.

This photo was taken at Sacramento #1’s Lobsterfeed in the 1980’s, in the kitchen at Portuguese Hall. Cooking lobsters. Starting front left, Ed Gillum (or maybe Fred Kuntz?), ? hidden, Jack Kasper, Bruce Levering, Fred Harter, John Frisch, Ken Stieger ?, Jim Dorton

Please share a memory and / or a photo (if you do post a photo, please include who is in it, when and where was it taken, and why was it taken.) Share this post with your fellow members (Active & Past Active).

(These weekly themes are inspired by 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks)

What’s a Favorite Photo of Yours? (#1 – Jan 25-31, 2021)

I recently came upon a weekly genealogy challenge, and realized these themes can be easily applied to our history. This one is a perfect theme to start. I am sure you have LOTS of favorite photos, choose 1 (or more) and share in the comments below. Please add the story (memory) of the photo — who is in it, when and where was it taken, and why was it taken.

Some ideas: when you became a member, one of the events you love volunteering at, a social event, travel, a favorite person(s) you met through Active 20-30, becoming a board officer, a historical photo you found that you thought neat, car rides, etc.
Please share this post with your fellow members (Active & Past Active) for them to add their favorite photos.

Come back on Friday to read the story regarding this photo and how it relates to Active 20-30. Wait and see if you knew the answer.