"The Westerners, Spokane Corral is dedicated to Pacific Northwest history."
"The Westerners, Spokane Corral is dedicated to Pacific Northwest history."
October 17, 2024
Doug Jonas
“Thomas McArthur Anderson, A Lifetime of Service”
Brigidier General and Commander of Fort Vancouver, WA and his family, he is also a direct descendant of the Clark family, Willam and George Rogers are his Great Uncles as well as Robert Anderson of Civil War/Ft. Sumpter fame. He is Doug's 2nd cousin 6x removed.
Doug was born in Missoula, Montana, is married, an avid reader of history and loves outdoor recreation. He is the current chapter president of Sons of the American Revolution, Spokane #1, a member of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, and Toastmasters.
The meeting doors open at 5 pm. Dinner costs $20 and is served at 5:30 p.m. Guests for the program only are welcome for $5. The presentations begin at 6:15 pm.
**Please make your reservations by Sunday, October 13 to Westerners member. Please contact or text Helen Hansen at (509)220-1463. Please write "Westerners" in the subject line.
***If you have questions regarding the Corbin Senior Activities Center please call (509) 327-1584.
Contact Dick Jensen at inlandempiretours@hotmail.com
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or becoming a member, spreading our purpose through word-of-mouth, we thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Westerners International has about 60 "corrals" (clubs) within United States and about 20 corrals located in foreign nations (mostly around United States Defense Department locations). Spokane Corral is the only corral in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Our publication, the Pacific Northwesterner, is distributed to members and to many organizations including Princeton and Yale Universities. Our members are historians, authors, world travelers, and people interested in history.
Our society was founded in the 1800s with the goal of preserving Westerner Spokane Corral's rich history. Our members are passionate about uncovering the stories of our past and sharing them with the community.
Our museum holds a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the unique history of Westerner Spokane Corral. Visitors can explore interactive displays and learn about the people, events, and landmarks that shaped our town.
Join us for a guided tour of Westerner Spokane Corral's historic sites and landmarks. Our knowledgeable guides will share the stories and secrets behind each location, providing a deeper understanding of our town's history.
Hear Yeh! Hear yeh! Westerners has won more awards from Westerners International. We have a great club filled with very talented members. For the year 2023 we won two awards, against the competition of all clubs in the International arena (about 80 clubs).
First, Robert Heacock won Second Place for the Best Presentation with his "Early Missionaries of the Pacific Northwest," December 2023.
Secondly,Richard Sola and Dean Keifer won second place for Best Publication. Their publication "Welcome to Our World, Professor Bretz," , is the Pacific Northwesterner, October 2023, Volume 1, Issue 2.
Dean Kiefer will be presenting this material to our next Westerner meeting on Thursday September 19.
Special thank you and recognition to H. Eaton for filming Robert Heacock's presentation and the Editorial Committee for their hard work editing and producing the winning publication. Well Done.Dick Jensen Sheriff: 509-747-1335 cell