**Greetings fellow Astorians. I want to thank my Executive Committee—1st Vice President Archer Dabney, 2nd Vice President Fennon Henderson—for your ongoing support as we begin this term. Thanks also to my administration: Treasurer Jonathan Johnson, Recording Secretary Christopher Pleasants, Assistant Recording Secretary James Haymes, Assistant Treasurer Warren Dickerson, Financial Secretary Kirt Jones, Assistant Financial Secretary Herbert Southall, Chaplain Joseph Clarke, Assistant Chaplain Virgil Peyton, Sergeant-at-Arms Jason Riley, Legal Advisor Alan Foster, and Historian Derick Vance. Your leadership is appreciated, especially for those holding office for the first time. To all committee chairpersons and Past Presidents, thank you for your guidance and efforts. Upcoming events include Joshua’s Trip by the Entertainment and Ways Committee and the Astorian Wife’s, The Third Week in June Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Memorial program The Afro-Centric Fashion Show by the Membership Committee, ongoing CF Foster Foundation fundraising for scholarships, and our annual July picnic. Your participation is vital to our Club's success. Wishing everyone a joyful spring and summer—enjoy this wonderful gift of life.**
Harry D. Reid, Sr. President -Astoria Beneficial Club,Inc.
