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Majors Timothy & Bethany Delaney
Southern Africa Territory
Corps Officers of the Goodwood Corps in the Western Cape Division of South Africa
Term began: October 2019
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The work began in 1883 and has faced many difficult situations over the years getting established on solid footing. The Army re-established a presence in January 2008 and received official recognition in March of that year.
The Delaneys were commissioned in 2005 and served as corps officers in Florida and as Divisional Youth Leaders in NCV. Their most recent appointment was as corps officers in Hickory, NC.
Special Dates
Birthdays: Tim – May 27, Bethany – December 10 & Jubilee – March 23, 2005, Zoe – August 10, 2006 and Israel – September 25, 2008
Anniversary: July 13, 2002
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Majors Alan & Mary Gonzalez
Spain & Portugal Command
Corps Officers of Palma de Mallorca Corps (Spanish Congregation) & Mallorca Palma Nova Corps (Bilingual Congregation)
Term began: July 2019
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In May of 1971 the work was begun in Spain and in July of that same year in Portugal. From the start, the social work was recognized but in 2009, became established and recognized as a church by a decree from the Minister of Justice.
The Gonzalez’ last appointment was as CO’s of Winston-Salem (Citadel), NC. Major Alan writes the Spanish page in the War Cry.
Special Dates
Birthdays: Alan, April 12 & Mary, July 13
Anniversary: August 1
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Captains Ashish & Sandra Pawar
Australia Territory
Corps Officers of the Auburn Corps in the New South Wales Division in Sydney
Term began: August 2014
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Two Christian Mission converts pioneered the work in Australia in 1880 and it was organized into two Territories in 1921.
Prior to this assignment, the Pawars served as Corps Officers in London for four years. Their last appointment in the US was as Corps Officers for the South Atlanta Kroc Center.
Special Dates
Birthdays: Ashish, January 16 & Sandra, August 20
Anniversary: October 25, 2008
Children’s Birthdays: Priya Grace, February 9, 2011 & Alina Rose, November 3, 2013
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Captains Chris & Jessica Welch
Italy & Greece Command
Corps Officers of Torre Pellice Corps
Term began: August 1, 2015
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The flag was unfurled in 1887 but had to be removed. In 1893 the work was re-established and was recognized as a charitable organization. It wasn’t until 2009 that it received legal status as a religious body. In 2011, Greece became part of the command.
Captains Welch entered training from Winter Haven, FL and were commissioned in 2012 as Corps Officers in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Jessica is originally from Italy.
Special Dates
Birthdays: Chris, July 22 & Jessica, April 30
Anniversary: May 30, 2009
Children’s Birthdays: Liam Matteo, April 14, 2014 & Rafaël Zane, June 3, 2018
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Majors Dieter & Barbara Zimmerer
Spain & Portugal Command
Corps Officers of Denia Corps & Directors of Camp Sharon Conference Center
Term began: July 2011
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Since December 1971, The Salvation Army has enjoyed full legal rights and has been permitted to carry on its work without hindrance. Spain is a Command with headquarters in Madrid.
Previously the Zimmerers served in Germany, Spain and Scotland. Dieter was born in Germany, but trained to be an officer in the South. Their last appointment was as COs in Greenwood, NC.
Special Dates
Birthdays: Dieter, October 18 & Barbara, October 21
Anniversary: June 28, 1985
Daughter Christina’s Birthday: July 30, 1999
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