Welcome...
from your Silver Caduceus Association Vice President,
Earl C. McSwain
We have been organized since December 1, 2003 when the Secretary of the State of Texas assisted us in selecting our name MSC Network, Inc. Later the name was changed to Silver Caduceus Association of MSC Officers and Warrant Officers, Inc. (SCA). We are incorporated and have federal and state tax exemption. Our current President is Ed Hollingsworth, Vice-president Earl McSwain, Treasurer Jim Martin, and Garrett Baron, Secretary. (See your 2009-2010 officers left.)
There are eleven members that make up the Board of Directors of which seven are elected and the remaining four are the officers of the organization.
The seven elected for a four year term are: George Adams, Melinda Deffer, George Hammond, Wendy Martinson, Carroll Ockert, Ernie Sylvester, and George Waters.
The Chairman of the Membership Committee is Jim Whitmire - jwhitmire@satx.rr.com. The officers, directors and committee chairman are scattered all over the country. Any of the officers, Board of Directors and chairman of various committees can be contacted at the post office address:
MSC Bylaws The current Bylaws represent changes proposed at the 2008 Reunion and these changes have been approved by the membership and accepted by the Secretary, State of Texas, and the IRS. |
P. O. Box 39514
San Antonio, Texas 78218
Briefly, the purpose of the SCA is to promote the history and traditions of the Medical Service Corps, to enhance continuing education and to support social and recreational activities to its members. Enduring strength comes from core values of service, loyalty, honestly, and integrity. Camaraderie is one of the main ingredients of the SCA. It was an important ingredient in shaping the careers for all of us. Camaraderie was the prop frequently available to help us on our next venture.
A Scholarship Program has been established and is chaired by Colonel George Hammond, ghammondeaglesnest@verizon.net. Anyone related to and recommended by an SCA member may apply. The success of this program and the awarding of numerous scholarships has been outstanding due to the generous donations by SCA members.
It has been an MSC tradition for many years to have a reunion every two years. The 2006 and 2008 reunions held in San Antonio were whopping successes. We were pleased to have many distinguished guest speakers. Addionally, a popular function was the golf tournament followed by a Mexican buffet and to end the reunion, everyone enjoyed a wonderful banquet. The SCA Reunion 2010 will be held 26-29 August 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Come join us !!! Membership is $25.00 the first year, and $15.00 yearly to renew. Lifetime memberships are temporarily suspended until such time as our regular membership grows as the SCA needs to protect its annual cash flow. To continue to grow and to be able to implement education and recreational activities, it is imperative that our membership grow. Each new member and each renewal is vitally important.
We continue to encourage you to recruit new members and check the website frequently.