Spring 2010, Number 1

Museum Musings...
News of interest from the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and the Camp Gordon Johnston Association

Camp Gordon Johnston Days brings Bulletin Board

Over 1500 visitors to Carrabelle
Are your dues paid?
Remember, The
$10.00 annual dues
are payable in June
of each year.

More Military Vehicles, more

Patriot Riders, veterans, well
Wishers, history buffs and just
plain proud citizens came to
the parade and stayed to view
the militaria on display as well
as feast on the hamburgers
All photos by Rod Gasche, USMC

provided by the City of

Carrabelle cooked by city
employee William Massey and
other volunteers.
On Saturday the 13th, the Museum
had over 300 visitors. First
time parade participants
Past Nationl DAV Commander and current FL State Commander James E. Sursely
who followed the Army Band in a restored WWII Willys Jeep. Three Werhmacht
soldiers and their vintage BMW motorcycle with side cart were also a first this year..
Also, CGJA Board member Buddy Bryan brought his immaculately restored CCKW.

A Special Thanks to American Legion Post 82

Camp Gordon Johnston and their Auxiliary
On Friday evening, the 12th of March, Post 82 in Lanark Village hosted the largest
crowd ever to come to the annual social hour in honor of Camp Gordon Johnston
Days 2010. The overflow crowd enjoyed a feast prepared by Legion and Auxiliary
members that was provided free to all. The Camp Gordon Johnston Association
cannot thank Post 82 enough for their continued support and generosity. Live music
by “Not Quite Ready” caused numerous couples to the small dance area to revel in
old standards from the 40’s and 50’s.
Election of Officers will occupy the The Camp Gordon Johnston Association is a not for

June 3rd CGJA Board Meeting

profit 501 c (3) Florida corporation whose purpose
is to preserve the history and memories of the
At the June Board Meeting in the research Library of the Museum the new directors Amphibious soldiers of WW II. Museum hours are
and Board Members will be selected. All interested CGJA members who wish to Monday through Thursday 1300 to 1600 hours, Friday
participate in this election are welcome to attend. The meeting starts at 1300 hours. 1200 to 1600 hours and Saturdays 1000 till 1400 hours.
The slate of candidates can be found on the web page. Mail address: P.O. Box 1334, Carrabelle, FL 32322.
Phone: (850) 697-8575. e-mail through the web site at:
www.campgordonjohnston.com
Comments? Contact us at: campgordonjohnston@fairpoint.net