From collection Moorhead "Mike" C. Kennedy, III Collection
Draft of FLAG newsletter
Draft of FLAG newsletter pages 4-14, pages 1-3 missing.
Topics Covered:
Call for those interested in serving as board members.
Mailing Articles of Incorporation to membership
Creation of the First Lady- Yellow Ribbon Committee
Pat Lee liason with organization No Greater Love
FLAG Mail committee chaired by Marge German looking into getting other avenues established to get mail to hostages.
FLAG Tribute Committe-- Chaired by Dorthea Morefield working on the tribute and fundraising concert.
Louisa Kennedy appeared on Canadian television, thanked Canadians for help in getting hostages out, round table discussion on the use of the media in the hostage crisis.
Brice Clagett asked to liase with North Carolina authorities to investigate Pam Travis who is "raising funds for the hostage families"
FLAG members attending Commissioning Week- guests of Admiral William Lawrence, hosted by Captain and Mrs. Richard Stratton, visited Admiral Lawrence and Nancy Howland
Message from Penne Laingen on FLAG
Would like to hear from people what they are doing on behalf of the hostages for the newsletter.
Hostage Bills introduced by Senator Frank Church
Open letter to Hostage families from Mary Catherine Bateson
Patricia Boggs - Calling the ebassy in Iran and beign allowed to record a message for Joseph M. Hall
Mary Lopez on the hostage related activites going on in Arizona for the hostages.
Dotty Morefield reports on the hostage support at the University of Virginia graduation and in California
Rev. Earl Lee and Mrs. Lee's ministerial work on behalf of the hostages.
Wallapa Tomseth tied a yellow ribbon to a Welcome to Springfield sign.
Mr. & Mrs. Ardo Enfelmann attended memorial service for the eight commandos.
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Marge German leaving notes in Bruce Germans clothes for him to find later.
Elizabeth Ahern attended a FLAG dinner at an Afghan restraurant in Virginia.
Diego Asencio released from captivity in Bogota, Columbia home coming with his wife, met with FLAG members
Kathryn C. Barnes efforts of the VFW of Falls Church for the hostages.
Reports of other news related to community efforts on behalf of the hostages.
Anna Ragan sent in the "Prayer of a Soldier's Mother
Details
Kennedy, Louisa (Livingston)
Keough, Dr. Katherine E.
Khomeni, Ayatollah Ruhollan
Laingen, Penelope "Penne" (Babcock)
Moorhead “Mike” C. Kennedy, III
FLAG created several bulletins or newsletters to keep hostage families informed. These newsletters covered member activities, Governmental bills, information from the Governmental offices, and FLAG activities.