LCDR Edward Lea USN, Camp 2 – Houston, TX

32nd Annual Department Encampment

Department Encampment in Waco was a big success, highlighted by the election of our very own Brother John Vander Meulen as the 2026-2027 Commander of the Department of Texas and Lousiana. 

Congratulations Brother John!

The Camp 2 Delegation

Back Row – Bill Myers, Jason Kyle, Michael Rappe, James Lea, Stephen Schulze (PDC), Michael Lance (PDC), Robert Riley, Richard Carson
Front Row – Dr. Stevenson Holmes (PDC), Terry Sutton, DC John Vander Meulen, CC Daniel Pourreau
The Department Commander is ready to open the meeting
The members are ready
The Honor Guard is ready
The Honor Guard
Presenting the colors
Taps
SVCinC Daniel Murray presented at the Altar
Gifts
Report from Camp 2 CC Daniel Pourreau
Camp 2 Brother of the Year Richard Carson
Report from Terry Sutton
2025-2026 Officers
10 Year Member Award for Bill Swafford
20 Year Member Award for PDC Beau Moore
Department Acheivement Award
Terry Sutton and Frank Kettleman
Oath of Office
Oath of Office
Passing the Gavel
Remarks from the new Department Commander
Receiving Department Commander Badge
Happy Day!
Congratulations!
Family Photo
Past Department Commander Badge presentation
JVC David Rediger and DC Vander Meulen
Gifts for outgoing DC Brook Thomas
Auxiliary Sisters Colleen Swafford and Lisa Riley
Closing ceremony
Honor Guard
Retiring the colors
The Gavel drops
DC Vander Meulen with the Honor Guard
DC Thomas, SVCinC Murray and Auxiliary VP Lisa Riley
Camp 1 Delegation
Camp 2 Delegation
New Department Officers

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