Minutes of the
President Tetrick called the meeting to order at
Members present: Dwight Tetrick,
Welcome guests: Janett Tetrick, June Bolen, three
CAR members and two of their advisors Charlene Herreid
and Mrs. Bagenski. Rod Stebbins
a potential member was also present.
The SAR membership approved
the minutes of the November meeting as published in the newsletter.
The secretary reported that
the annual report had been submitted with 20 members. Seven were dropped for
non-payment of dues. It is hoped that some of these may submit their dues in
the next few weeks. The chapter received a note from Joe Walker that the
secretary read to the membership.
The treasurer reported for
the past month no expenses and deposits of $676.90 leaving a balance of $2,692.59.
Not included in this is $385.00 in dues recently received, our obligation of
$855.00 for state and national dues, and $36.50 for the Endowment Trust Fund
donated by members as part of the 365 campaign.
The President reported on a
mailing received from the State Society regarding the Endowment Trust Fund.
Included is the list of items that are eligible for reimbursement. In the past
the Chapter has only sought reimbursement for the ROTC medals. The President
stated that the Chapter would take full advantage of these opportunities.
The President then inducted
Eric Stutzman into membership. Eric is the son of Dan
Stutzman and our most recent member.
There being no other
business the meeting recessed for lunch.
President Tetrick introduced Valerie Bagenski
the President of the Fort Brook’s Chapter of the CAR. Valerie gave a short
presentation on the history of the CAR and the Fort Brook’s Chapter. The
chapter is named for Fort Brook, an army installation dating back to the
beginnings of
Each year the state CAR
adopts a project for the members. This year they are focusing their efforts on
veterans by raising money and donating items for their care.
Another project is to
celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the Teddy Bear. Valerie shared the
history of the toy, which though in some dispute, seems to have originated in
The CAR then presented the
Tampa Chapter with a CAR pin. We have proudly affixed it to the ribbons on our
flag.
June Bolen won the 50/50 drawing.
She offered to donate her share to the CAR chapter. The membership agreed to
donate the chapter share. Thus the CAR treasury was enriched by $12.00.
President Tetrick led the recessional and gave the benediction. The
meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Yarnell
Chapter Secretary