Executive Committee Minutes
Gainesville
Chapter-Florida Society
Sons
of the American Revolution
October
6, 2008 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting was convened at 2:30 P.M. at
the home of Bob Reeves. Present were: President Bob Reeves,
David Cromer, Jim Partin and Charles Rinek
Publicity
Opportunity: President Reeves described “Candidates Night” to be held at the
Gainesville Target Range on Tuesday October 7. This event is a bar-b-q where
candidates for local offices are invited to host a “meet the public” booth.
The SAR has been offered a site, at no charge, to present our Society to the
public. Bob and others plan to be present
Monthly Meeting:
The next monthly meeting will be a lunch meeting on a date to be determined. The
interest in having a Saturday meeting will be explored with the potential
speaker. Final plans will be announced by email and mailed notice.
Treasurer’s Report:
David Cromer presented the Treasurer’s Report for September. The EOM bank
balance is $2,808.52. The account at the Royal Bank of Canada was closed on
September 9. The Report Notes
include an obligation of $380 for National and State Dues collected for 2009 and
the Report noted that October-to-date collections for 2009 dues are $530. A copy
of current dues payment status was provided the President.
Genealogy Committee: Jim
Partin distributed several reports showing membership status. A list entitled
“members” and a list entitled "Gainesville Chapter, Ocala Chapter,
Lake City Chapter (reorganization)", when taken in combination, detail 80
names consisting of 61 SAR members who paid dues for 2008; 5
applications in transit to State or National offices; 4 applications pending at
National Headquarters; and 10 Associate members.". Jim
Partin reviewed the revised NSSAR fees for Junior Members. These are $30
application fee and $5 membership fee. A
motion was made, seconded and accepted by voice vote that our Chapter Junior
Membership fee should be $5.
Lake City: There
will be al meeting in Lake City on October 11 to present membership certificates
to the new Lake City members. New members will be inducted and Flag Certificates
will be presented.
Veterans Committee:
The committee needs donations of books and magazines and volunteer visitors.
Flag Committee:
The committee has 2 homes under review for certificate presentation.
SAR Patriotic Media Award and Community
Service Awards: A draft Certificate
for the Media Award was presented. After discussion it was agreed that Community
Service Awards (Good Citizenship, war service, public service and heroism, law
enforcement, etc) should be presented closely after the event generating the
honor.
Public School Programs: We
will participate in the Alachua County Student Government Week October 14 and
present Good Citizenship Certificates to nominated Fifth Grade Students.
Eagle Scout Report:
No report
Liberty Tree at Gainesville Target Range:
No report
Fundraisers: 1.
“Machine gun shoot”. No report.
2. “bumper stickers”. Research is in progress. Details later
Medals: The
medals due to Charles Rinek and Ray Davis for Color Guard services have been
ordered and will be presented at the next meeting after receipt..
UF Homecoming Parade: We
missed the deadline
Service Pins:
The previous discussions to provide service pins to 20 year (dues paying)
members on a phase in basis is deferred pending a cost report. Need a POC.
New Items:
Quarterly Report to the RVP: The report is due
nlt Oct. 17; inputs required by COB Oct. 15.
Member Birthday Recognition: It
is agreed that the Secretary will continue to
send electronic emails to the birthday member; notifying the membership of the
occasion. The mailing list will include Associate Members. Starting in 2009
it was agreed to offer the member a free meal at the meeting in his birthday
month; for June, July August birthdays the free meal will be in September..
Member at Large:
A new representative will be
selected.
2009
Officer Elections: A
nominating committee was appointed to present of recommended slate of officers
for 2009. The committee consists of Jim Partin- Chairman, Ray Davis, and Charles
Rinek members.
The next Executive Committee meeting will be announced later.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted
D. W. Cromer, Secretary
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