Minutes of the
President Tetrick called the meeting to order at
Members present: Dwight Tetrick, Elwin Thrasher, Marty Miller, Jim Washburn, Jack
Bolen, Bob Yarnell, and Kevin Yarnell.
Welcome guests: Janett Tetrick, June Bolen, Fred
and June Patton, Billie Washburn, and David Taylor.
The SAR membership approved
the minutes of the December meeting as published in the newsletter. The
secretary reported receiving the dues for Joseph Walker and read a short note
from him. The ROTC medals have been received and an invitation regarding the
medals has been received from the Army ROTC unit at USF.
The Treasurer reported a
balance of $2,319.84.
In new business President Tetrick passed on a request from the state society
concerning our hosting a Board of Management meeting. Some discussion ensued regarding
what would be involved as well as whether the chapter would have sufficient
manpower to host the meeting. The consensus was that we should pursue the
matter. The Board of Governors will seek more information and make a decision
based on the data.
The meeting recessed for
lunch.
President Tetrick reconvened the meeting and introduced David Taylor
our speaker for the day. Mr. Taylor was pleased to announce that the material
for this talk was contained in a small book he'd written entitled "Give 'em Watts Boys" and that the book had recently been
approved for publication by firstbooks.com. The subject today was the battle of
Mr. Taylor highlighted the
engagement and paid particular attention to the evacuation of the colonials
from
The membership heard this
presentation with much interest. A short question period followed.
Billie Washburn drew the
50/50 that was won by the secretary. The chapter gained $6.00 from the
proceeds.
President Tetrick led the recessional and Jim Washburn gave the
benediction. The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Yarnell
Chapter Secretary