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Announcements
The membership of the
Order of St. John is pleased to announced that the status of the Priory of the Pacific as a Federally-recognized U.S. 501(c)3
tax exempt charitable organization has been confirmed by the United States Internal Revenue Service. This means that
all donations to the Commandery of St. Francis or the Priory of the Pacific are tax deductible within the United States to
full extend applicable by law. This also pertains retroactively to all past donations to the Order. For your reference,
our Federal Employee Information Number (EIN) is #26-2543649.
Thanks to all those who contributed to our pledge to help establish the new
wounded warriors' rehabilitation wing of the California State Veterans' Home at Yountville, now named the Pathway Home. Click on the following internet link to view details of this facility: The Pathway Home
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From the Commander
The primary beneficiary of the Spring Ball in San Francisco this year was the Sentinels
of Freedom Scholarship Foundation. Sentinels of Freedom assists permanently disabled veterans in their efforts
to become productive, self sufficient, integrated members of their local communities upon their return to civilian life. This
is achieved by identifying selected candidates early in their recovery process, then after discharge providing a group of
mentors in the veteran's home town to help with such needs as housing, a job, transportation and guidance, to facilitate a
transition back to a productive civilian life. Since inception, Sentinels of Freedom
Scholarship Foundation has awarded 54 scholarships.
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Change of Command
A new Commander has been elected
and has assumed the leadership role as of April 2, 2011. Major General Richard Keith is an Airborne veteran of the second world war with several
combat jumps to his name. We look forward to an energetic and successful tenure.
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