Minutes of the March 20, 2004 meeting of
the Tampa Chapter SAR
President Tetrick called the meeting to order at
Members present: Dwight Tetrick, Jack Bolen, Jim Washburn, Don Millleton,
Dan Stutzman, MD Miller, Joe Miller, Ed Neugaard, and
Welcome
guests: June Bolen, Billie Washburn, Chuck Grant (potential member), John
Skillman (potential member, and Ian Malinowki
The SAR membership approved
the minutes of the January meeting as published in the newsletter.
The secretary reported
receiving the certificates for our 5 newest members from National.
The treasurer reported a
balance of $2,240.03.
The president reported no
changes on the status of various people in the process of applying for
membership and other correspondence he’d received. Arrangements for presenting
the Sr. ROTC unit are also on track
The arrangements for
presentation of ROTC medals were discussed briefly. The secretary reported
requested that those willing to present check the list of the units and dates
of their award ceremonies to arrange who might present at each ceremony.
The Secretary reported
receiving a request from the Tampa Bay Tech NJROTC unit asking for financial
support for an upcoming field day. He moved and Jack Bolen seconded a motion to
provide $25.00 to the unit. The motion passed.
There being no other
business the meeting recessed for lunch.
President Tetrick introduced Chuck Grant who shared with the chapter
about the Patriotic Order Sons of the American. Formed in 1847, the group,
among other things, was the driving force behind our Flag Day observation. One
of Chuck’s ancestors apparently was a member in the distant past. He found an
old ribbon / medal in the family belongings and did some research into its
origin.
The secretary, on behalf of
the membership, presented President Tetrick with a
Meritorious Service Award. Dwight has done much in the last few years for the
chapter especially with regard to increasing our chapter’s membership. The
award is a small token of the appreciation of the members.
President Tetrick next introduced the Secretary who explained the
local essay contest and then introduced Ian Malinowski
our local winner. Ian is a senior at
A brief question and comment
session followed.
John Skillman won the 50/50
drawing for the second month in a row. The chapter treasury was enriched by
$8.00.
The President announced the
Tampa Chapter’s points for the Chapter Challenge Contest. Our chapter’s total
points increased significantly this past year.
Ed Neugaard
shared a copy of a $6.00 bill printed in the 1700’s that was on sale on e-bay
for $27,000. The bill was signed by one of his ancestors.
President Tetrick led the recessional and Jim Washburn gave the
benediction. The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Yarnell
Chapter Secretary