In this issue:

• Preserving Our Nation’s Past

• Men of Honor Scholarship

• Marcus Aurelius: Discipline, Duty, and Calm Under Pressure

• Start Simple, Stay Strong: The January Standards That Actually Stick

• The 72-Hour Standard: Practical Preparedness

• Ready to Lead? Start a Men of Honor Chapter.

Club Mission Statement

The Men of Honor Social Club's mission is to gather in fellowship, support our communities, and develop the next generation of men through mentoring and scholarship.

Supporting our Community

From the Hudson to Willoughby, Ohio: Honoring Edward Halstead

During the Revolutionary War, the Hudson River was a vital lifeline for the Patriot cause. General Washington tasked soldiers like Edward Halstead, a private in the 3rd New York Regiment, with defending it against British control. Stationed at key forts along the Hudson, Halstead and fellow soldiers endured harsh conditions while protecting this critical waterway, helping secure America’s independence.

After the war, Halstead settled in Willoughby, Ohio, where he died in 1837. His grave, in the neglected Chardon Road Cemetery, now risks being forgotten. Local citizens and veterans are raising $50,000 to restore the cemetery by July 4, 2026, for America’s 250th anniversary, honoring Halstead and other patriots who shaped our nation.

Update: Thanks to the support of our community, we have raised $30,000, and have officially set the date for the Dedication Ceremony: June 15th.

To donate, please visit: https://donorbox.org/chardon-road-cemetery-renovation

Developing the Next Generation

Men of Honor Scholarship

Know a young man preparing for college, trade school, or a technical program? Please share this.

The Men of Honor Scholarship is now open and accepting applications through June 1, 2026.

This scholarship exists to support young men who are working hard, aiming higher, and taking the steps to build a strong future for themselves and their communities.

If you know a young man who:

• Is planning for college, trade, or technical school

• Shows strong character and discipline

• Leads with honor, strength, and integrity

…we want them to apply.

📌 Apply here: https://menofhonor.club/scholarships
📅 Deadline: June 1, 2026

Help us spread the word. One application could change a young man’s future.

Club Core Competencies

Club members are expected to add value to their families, their communities, and their club by being proficient in three pillars: knowledge of history, physical fitness, and emergency preparedness.

History: Human nature does not change, thus history repeats. By studying the past, we can predict the future and learn timeless lessons. The honorable men that came before us—the doers of deeds, the men in the arena who stepped up when called upon—provide inspiration to lead with courage.

Fitness: A man must maintain a baseline of physical fitness to carry the load, both literally and figuratively, in times of trouble, serving himself, his family, and his community.

Preparedness: Every man should heed the Boy Scout motto, 'Be Prepared,' building the skills and foresight needed to protect and provide for those who count on him.

Men of Honor in History

“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – Winston Churchill

Discipline of the Mind

This month we honor Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the Emperor of Rome from 161-180 AD, but history remembers him less for conquest and more for character. He ruled during a time of war, plague, political pressure, and constant instability—conditions that tested his leadership daily. He did not choose comfort; he inherited crisis and met it with resolve.

What makes Marcus Aurelius a “Man of Honor” is not that he was powerful, but that he refused to be ruled by impulse, ego, or comfort. In his private writings—later published as Meditations—he laid out a standard for how a man should think, act, and endure. He reminded himself to stay calm when insulted, steady when challenged, and disciplined when temptation appeared. He believed a man’s job was to do what was right, regardless of mood or recognition.

Marcus understood that life is unpredictable, but character is chosen. He wrote often about controlling what you can control: your attitude, your actions, your discipline, and your response to hardship. He didn’t waste energy complaining about reality. He focused on meeting it with strength.

That mindset is timeless. In modern life, most men won’t face battlefields or empires—but we will face stress, pressure, fatigue, temptation, conflict, and uncertainty. We will face the daily test of whether we lead our families with patience, show up for our responsibilities, and act with integrity when no one is watching.

Consider how Marcus Aurelius responded during the Antonine Plague, which began around 165–166 AD and spread across the Roman Empire for years, likely killing millions. Contemporary sources indicate that he continued to govern actively during the crisis, directing resources toward public needs such as grain distribution, medical care, and burial arrangements. He also authorized the sale of imperial luxuries to raise funds — actions that helped stabilize the empire during a period of widespread hardship.

Marcus Aurelius teaches us that honor is built internally before it is expressed externally. The disciplined mind produces the disciplined man. And the disciplined man becomes a steady presence for others.

Takeaway:
You don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to your level of discipline. Train your mind, and your actions will follow.

Health and Wellness

“Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security.” – JFK

Start Simple, Stay Strong

January is where most men set goals. Men of Honor set standards.

The goal this month is not perfection. It’s consistency. The strongest health plan is the one you can execute when life gets busy, motivation fades, or the weather turns against you. Your body doesn’t need a dramatic overhaul—it needs a steady standard.

Focus on three basics:

1) Daily movement
You don’t need a two-hour workout. You need proof of discipline. Walk, stretch, lift, push, pull—just move every day. Ten minutes done consistently beats one intense week followed by quitting.

2) Protein and hydration first
If you get nothing else right, start here. Prioritize protein with each meal and drink water like it’s part of your job. Aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight and drink at least 64 ounces of water a day. These two habits alone improve energy, appetite control, and recovery.

3) Sleep is training
Sleep is not laziness. It is repair. It is hormonal balance. It is emotional stability. If you want to be strong, calm, and productive, you must protect your sleep like a responsibility.

January is not about proving you can suffer. It’s about proving you can be consistent.

Challenge for the month:
Pick one standard you will hit daily—no negotiation.
Examples: 10,000 steps, 50 pushups, 30 minutes of training, no late-night snacking.

Preparation

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin

The 72-Hour Standard

Preparedness isn’t panic. It’s peace of mind.

A responsible man plans for the most likely emergencies: winter storms, vehicle breakdowns, power outages, and short-term disruptions. The goal is simple: if things go sideways, your household stays calm because you already handled it.

A good baseline is the 72-hour standard: the ability to support yourself and your family for three days without outside help.

Here’s what that looks like:

Food & Water

• 3 days of food that requires minimal cooking

• Water stored or a way to filter it

Heat, Light, Power

• Flashlights and batteries

• Candles or lanterns (used safely)

• Phone charging options (battery packs)

Medical

• First aid kit

• Basic medications and supplies

• Tourniquet and training if possible

Communication

• Written emergency contacts

• A plan for where to meet if phones fail

Vehicle readiness

• Blanket, gloves, and extra layers

• Jumper cables

• Basic tools

Preparedness is leadership. It reduces fear for everyone around you. It turns a crisis into an inconvenience.

January Action Step:
Spend 30 minutes this month doing one preparedness upgrade. One shelf. One kit. One plan. One skill.

Small moves, done consistently, create real readiness.

Men of Honor is Growing!

Stand Up. Step Forward. Shape the Future.

Men of Honor is growing—and we’re looking for strong, disciplined men to carry the standard into new communities across the country.

If honor, strength, and integrity aren’t just words to you—but a way of life—this is your call to step forward. Launching a chapter isn’t about titles or attention. It’s about building a brotherhood that sharpens men, mentors young people, serves the community, and stands for something real.

If you’re ready to lead, ready to build, and ready to leave a legacy that outlives you, we want to hear from you. Email [email protected] to start the process of founding a Men of Honor chapter in your area.

The future belongs to men who show up. Will you be one of them?

Final Words

Thank you for reading. We hope you found something of interest, and our newsletter becomes one of your go-to sources of inspiration, motivation, and tactical tips for being a man of honor, strength, and integrity. Walking this path can be lonely, but know that you are not alone. There are millions of men like you. Men who care. Men who want to leave a better world for their children and their children's children; men of honor, strength, and integrity.

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