Large Photograph Of The Great Wall Of China By Paul H. Walker Of Brookline Massachusetts

Photograph by Paul H. Walker of Brookline, Massachusetts of the Great Wall of China. Mounted on board, somewhat bowed (but can be framed and flattened). Toning to the board but not the photo. Done in an artistic defused image. Mr. Walker was the winner of several photo awards in Boston and the surrounding area. Reference: 206-196 Measures: 14 by 18.5 or 19 when flattened.

As a reference on Walker, see below.
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY - President General and Mrs. Paul H. Walker were featured in an illustrated news story in the November 7 issue of the Brookline Citizen, their local newspaper. Related was his involvement in our Society and the couple's life together.
February 27, 1993, the Meeting of the National Trustees was held at National Headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. The Minutes presented here have been edited and condensed, with those marked (*) reported elsewhere in this issue of the ma1azine. Full Minutes are available from the Executive Director, Robert A. Lentz. The meeting was called to order at 9:30a.m. by President General Paul H. Walker. The Invocation, given by Chaplain General Rev. D. Gene Patterson, was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Secretary General Robert B. Vance, Sr. The Minutes of the October 2, 1992, Trustees Meeting were approved as written. In making his report PG Walker acknowledged gifts from Florida Society Compatriot Joseph S. Rumbaugh to what is now the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest (formerly the Douglass G. High H.O. Contest); Former President General Arthur M. King to the Eagle Scout Fund; and a trust settlement of $50,000 in honor of the late Compatriot George Pamer~ (*). Receipts from the Christmas Card Program to date are $15,000. A Note Card Program will be launched in late Spring. Presentations were made to the National Society, ranging from contributions to various funds to books for the Library. FPG King, reporting for FPG Nolan W. Carson, Chairman of the Investment Committee, stated that $500,000 has been invested in a 5-year FNMA CMO at 5.69%; and $185,000 in a 4112-year FNMA CMO at 5.45%. The portfolio had an 8.8% return; now it is less than 6%, which will result in a substantial reduction in income.
“Dear Compatriots: A year of travel has shown me that my great respect for the men of this Society has a solid foundation. That which I formerly idealized as the character of our Compatriots proves to be the fact. Some criticism' does fall upon my ears, and these are the most notable. First, that we are too stuffily formal, and second that all we do is meet and give medals to each other. These two elements form such a small part of our Society that I have been mystified by their emphasis. Why should so much hard work be ignored? But, of course, the answer is that this is all that they see, those who are not involved in the hard work. Our principal meetings are largely designed to recognize contributions made during the year. Our publicity, both in our own publications and such as we may be able to obtain in the general med1a, concentrates on the most formal events. For my part, I have urged that we have more events which call for formal or semiformal dress, including uniforms, for it is in making the effort to appear at our best that we ~on or our heroes, and in appearing at our best that we provide an atmosphere that is enjoyable and memorable for our fellow participants. But it is the work that we do between times that justifies the ceremonies and celebrations. There is so very much to be done - service to veterans, a program brilliantly sparked by Compatriot Richard Friberg; the Calvin Coolidge Essay Contest, a new highly popular project greatly in need of more judges; Revolutionary grave identification and maintenance; recognition of extraordinary accomplishments of law enforcement officers; promotion of American History in schools and libraries; American Flag programs; and, of course, our well-known Color Guard and Eagle Scout programs and the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest These are but a beginning. And participation in each of these projects involves work that should always be recognized at least with two words: Thank You. That is what we do when we present medals or certificates. And each time we come to that process I realize that we have not given too many, but too few. No specific detail can capture the wonderful spirit and character of the members of this Society, as we come together. We have few requirements for membership. Our invitation is quite open. Yet, we find that by honoring those who founded the Nation and seeking the best in our past, we come closer to a higher calling. There is considerable diversity among us, yet a unity in seeking the betterment of mankind. We open and close most of our meetings with prayer. I have. always urged him who might lead us to pray in accordance With his belief and his greatest sincerity. I would prefer the prayer to be one that is meant and said with faith than one which is not believed and is said merely to prevent offense to me. The worst possible result, in my mind, would be that which was a mere formality, and which failed to recognize the Almighty Power which is the Author of all our benefits. Let none of our actions be hollow, empty motions. We do in our Society stress sincerity with respectability, honest work with attractive rewards, highest goals with helpfulness in realization.”

Notes: Bowed board but photo in good condition. See photos

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