Minutes of the
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Jack Bolen
gave the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
President Lloyd led the SAR Pledge.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jack Bolen, Charles Bearss, Larry Coats, Chuck
Copeland, Paul Ergler, Paul Farley, Bill Floyd, Chuck
Hawley, Leo Kelly, Charles Klug, Robert Koehler, Luke
Lloyd, Martin Miller, Ed Neugaard, Gray Reese, John Sessums,
Terrell Sessums, John Skillman, Terry Sopher, Jack Spangler, Bob Yarnell and Dick Young
GUESTS ATTENDING:
Sue Akinson, Jennifer Bagenski,
Pamela Berkey, June Bolen, Carli
Brown, Leigh Sue Brown, Edna Broyles,
Lin Coats, Glenn Clepper, Judy Copeland, Charlene Herrid, Christi Herrid, Kay Herrid, Jeanne Lloyd, Lauren Moreno, Neva Sessums, Cathy Sopher, Linette Young and one other whose name is illegible
Minutes of the
TREASURER: Chuck Copeland reported a balance of
funds available in the amount of $4,386.12.
However, the Chapter will be disbursing a substantial amount to cover
State and Nations dues; thus the operating balance will be reduced to about $1,600
very shortly.
REGISTRAR:
Chuck Copeland reported for Alan Bell who was absent from the meeting,
regarding the status of applications:
Two applications have been approved at National and the chapter is
awaiting their certificate delivery.
Four supplemental ancestor applications are being processed at State or
National levels and about 8 prospects are working on their applications
currently. One received application is
being worked on by Alan Bell to assist an applicant whose documentation has
been weak.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
President Lloyd presented the following:
1.
Larry Coats was welcomed as a new member and
received his certificate. During this
presentation, President Lloyd, reminded all present that wives were always
welcome to attend our meetings.
2.
Supplemental patriot-ancestor recognitions were
awarded to Gray Reese and Terry Sopher.
3.
War Service Medals were presented to Robbins
Denham (WW II) and Jack Spangler (
4.
President Lloyd encouraged members to wear their
medals to recognized membership and to encourage curiosity of the public which
can serve as a recruiting influence.
ROTC RECOGNITION:
Jack Bolen reminded members that need still a few more members to
volunteer to be point(s) of contact with some high schools. Please call Jack at (813) 685-4026 or email
him at jbolen@mindspring.com.
STATE BOM LIASON:
John Skillman advised that the chapter will have a contingent of members
attending the
NATIONAL ANCESTOR SEARCH PROGRAM: President Lloyd brought attention to
this program which is a service to wounded warriors in VA hospitals and their
families staying at Fisher Houses. It is
aimed at keeping these families occupied as they visit and await
their warriors’ healing. It engages them
in genealogical research to alleviate the anxiety and tediousness of “waiting”
of the soldiers and families in this situation.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE: Jack Bolen is spearheading
this effort. The
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RESEARCHING 19TH CENTURY
FISHER HOUSE DONATIONS:
Jack Bolen indicated that donations of books, tapes, CD’d
and food would be most welcome at Fisher House. Patriotic themed articles are most
encouraged.
Bob Yarnell
introduced our guest group, Children of the American Revolution, and they were
invited to introduce themselves individually.
They then told us about several projects they are engaged in and offices
they hold locally and at state level.
Following that, Compatriot Bolen engaged all (young and old, alike) in a
game called “CANDY QUIZZ”. Everyone
enjoyed the game and it helped encourage our common interest in our heritage
and a holiday spirit which are goals of this the annual meeting with the
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