Northwest rolls out “Famous Doughnuts” nationwide
by Aimee Sheridan - Rick Gleichman, Bakery superintendent, and Mike Callender, doughnut line foreperson, oversee production of the Famous Doughnut. Unprecedented. That’s the word Salvation Army advisory board member Lee Stiles used to describe the national launch of The Salvation Army
A ‘Rock’ of hope on Oahu
THE ROCK, an outreach on the beach on the Leeward Coast of O’ahu, Hawaii, features a weekly Sunday service and monthly potlucks. Imagine a community that possesses one of the most beautiful and enviable stretches of white sand beaches in
Francis provides impressions of the West
INTL. SEC. AMERICAS & CARIBBEAN by ROBERT DOCTER - “Our initial meetings with the territorial leaders and cabinet provided a strong optimism for the future of this great territory. I believe that the ‘best of times’ for the Western Territory are ahead—and
Army plans long range commitment
CAPTAIN TED HORWOOD (center), The Salvation Army international emergency relief team leader, talks to a tsumani survivor amidst the rubble of her home. Recently, an all-day meeting was held at IHQ, chaired by the chief of the staff, and attended
Resourcing the field
ON November 29, 2004, Shelley and I led a session of territorial headquarters (THQ) Officers Councils to share our perspective, as representative corps officers, on how THQ and other administrative units could best serve the field. In preparation for that presentation,
Rose Parade Band keeps on marching—86 years strong
by Carla Jackson Phillips - THE SALVATION ARMY Band marches in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Early on Saturday January 1, the blare of horns, the beating of drums, and the shuffling of thousands of feet were heard by scores as
There is something I can do!
TIM LEIGH AND Cayla Holt (101.9 KKCS Country Radio), stand kettle at a country music concert. “There is something I can do!” That was a statement advisory board member Tim Leigh made to Major Joe R. Hoogstad back in January
Christmas support takes many forms
Army ‘nets’ Christmas dollars by Daniel de Castro - VOLUNTEERS ‘NETTED’ CONTRIBUTIONS at intersections around Honolulu. The whimsical hula titled Hukilau describes the local-style pastime of “net fishing.” This just might have found its modern-day application in Hawai‘i as it takes on
Edwards speaks on cultural awareness, racial reconciliation
by Claude Nikondeha - After a recent meeting of the National Multi-Cultural Committee, Commissioner David Edwards, former Western Territory leader, shared thoughts on Cultural Awareness and Racial Reconciliation Week, held January 17-23, 2005, and sought to answer the question: Are we
Comm. Bill and Gwen Luttrell conclude service, re-enter retirement
Dec. 20, 2004—Once again the territory has experienced the responsibility of accepting an unexpected farewell of a territorial commander as Commissioners Bill and Gwen Luttrell re-enter retirement. General John Larsson had activated the couple four months ago and assigned them
Alegria: a place of hope and refuge for HIV families
by Pili Martinez and Ignacio Villamar AIDS—in the Hispanic community, this health crisis is considered taboo, but knowledge of the virus and of the support available is critical for the well being of all. According to AVERT (Aids Education & Research
Larsson installs Swyers
by Robert Docter - GENERAL JOHN LARSSON, assisted by Commissioner Freda Larsson, installs Commissioners Philip and Patricia Swyers as Western territorial leaders. The Swyers’ sons, Philip and David, were flag bearers. The Army’s international leaders, General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda