Minutes of the
President Tetrick called the meeting to order at
Members present: Dwight Tetrick, Marty Miller, Jim Washburn, Elwin Thrasher, Ted
Dickerson, Joseph Hill, Jack Bolen, and Kevin Yarnell,
Welcome guests: Janett Tetrick, June Bolen, Don
Middleton (prospective member), and Clint Roberts our speaker.
The membership approved the
minutes of the May published in the newsletter with one correction. The
treasury balance was correct to $2,378.19 from $2,378.68.
The Secretary read a thank
you note from Leland Baldwin, our speaker last May. On behalf of Vice President
Bob Yarnell, the secretary briefly reviewed plans for the October picnic with
the CAR. The remaining details are to be decided at the BOG meeting that was
scheduled for Sept 27,
Treasurer Marty Miller
reported the chapter's financial transactions over the course of the past
month. The current balance is $2,413.54.
President Tetrick inducted Jack Bolen as the newest member of our
chapter.
Ted Dickerson extended an
invitation to join the Royal Artillary Company. Ted
has been instrumental in this society which currently boasts 159 members.
No other old business was
brought forth and the meeting recessed for lunch.
President Tetrick reconvened the meeting and introduced Clint Roberts
as the recipient of the Fire Safety Medal. Mr. Roberts is a driver engineer and
works with special operations rescues. He is currently in his fifteenth year
with the Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue Department.
Mr. Roberts gave a few
introductory remarks about his background and position then opened the floor to
questions. This question and answer period was excellent and gave the
membership a good understanding of the workings of the Fire and Rescue
Department.
The 50/50 drawing fell to
the secretary. The proceeds of $10.00 were donated to the treasury.
The secretary led the
recessional, the chaplain offered the benediction, and the meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Yarnell
Chapter Secretary