MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The Association is interested in attracting new members.

Membership in the Association is defined in two classes:

1. Voting membership is open to all veterans of the 31^st Bomb Squadron or the 5^th Bomb Group who served in World War II.

2. Non-voting membership is open to:

A. Any spouse, widow or descendant of members named in (1) above.

B. Any other person who has a keen interest in the Association and who actively pursues the purposes of the Organization. These persons may request membership from the Secretary either verbally or in writing.

The purposes of the Association include, but are not limited to:

A. Serving as a source of information about the 31st Bomb Squadron and the Squadron's historical significance to the security of the United States in times of war--particularly in WW II. This educational function is to be pursued, among other means, through the publication of newsletters several times a year, the availability of the Squadron Historian and Association members to those seeking information about the Squadron, and the speaking and other settings in which Squadron veterans share their knowledge with students and other interested parties

B. Maintaining close relations with the 5th Bombardment Group (H) and compiling and documenting a written history of the 31st Squadron (H).

C. Promoting camaraderie among members and their families.

D. Preserving the friendship, memories and incidents of our association as members of the 31st Squadron (H).

E. Encouraging attendance at and participation in reunions held by the Association.

Dues are $20.00 per year. The membership year runs from January 1 to December 31. A life membership is available for $100.00.

Membership in the Association entitles a member to receive our newsletter, Tail Winds, three times per annum. Tail Winds is a substantial newsletter that currently runs from 20-30 pages per issue. It includes war stories and pictures, some in color, provided by our veteran members. Membership also extends the right to attend and participate in our reunions, presently being held every one or two years. We have recently met for reunion in such places as Biloxi, MS, Las Vegas, NV, Midland, TX, San Diego, CA and Oklahoma City, OK.

Any qualified person interested in becoming a member of the Association should write or call our Secretary:

Joanne Emerick

PO Box 254Hoxie, Kansas 67740

PH 785-675-3088

jemerick@ruraltel.net

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