Convention impressions Part Five

Pat Gray, above left, an impresario of Eagles ritual, was the installing Grand Aerie Conductor for the joint installation ceremony. Originally from Toronto Aerie 2311 (and later also of Depew Aerie 2692), Pat was the installing officer when I first was elected to aerie office over 30 years ago. Here he's briefing two incoming State officers, Junior Past President Garrett Smith and Vice President John Badi. Pat will again be a candidate for Grand Aerie office in Orlando in July.

Many of the New York State delegates proudly wore the "Return Pat Gray to Grand Aerie Office" button in Johnstown. If you haven't received a button, there'll be plenty more available at the Grand Aerie Convention in Orlando.

I wasn't the only outside visitor to New York State's Convention. Above right, incoming New York State President Robert G T Yager sits with Joe Marcovic, Past Connecticut State President and State Membership Chairman, one of several visitors from Connecticut. Bob Yager is also a Past Connecticut State President. Joe will also again be a candidate for Grand Aerie office at the Grand Aerie Convention. New York State also had several visiting Eagles from Tennessee.