Let me apologize for loosing Gordon's letter during my office move - but here it is at long last. 

Dated: 18 Dec 09!!!

Fellow Hooker, (Gordon and I climbed poles with hooks and belt)

Please extend a pleasant Christmas wish to our friends in the ABES as the opportunity offers. 

Gordon continues - Typically I end up making 10 - 20 phone calls.  But for you and Family a Merry Christmas

He signs off: 206-ER

Gordon   enclosed a $50 check for the Chapter.

Gordon lives at 108 E. Riverside Ave, Merrill WI 54452-3346