MINUTES OF MEETING
ALBANY-SARATOGA
BASE, USSVI
Meeting Date:
Feb. 21, 2007
Location: American Legion Post #70,
Saratoga, NY
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The meeting was called to order by CDR Al Singleman at 7:00 PM.
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Muster sheet passed around for all to sign.
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Commander Singleman announced that the Submarine Memorial & Museum now has
a charter.
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The crew saluted the colors, recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Chaplains prayer & Tolling of the Boats
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Introduction of all members & boats they served on.
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WWII Sub Vets were asked to stand-Ray Koch present & acknowledged by all.
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Quorum present-
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Minutes from the previous meeting on Jan. 17, 2007 were emailed & accepted.
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Treasurers report given by Jim Irwin, since Fred Carlson wasn’t at meeting.
Report was accepted by Charlie Cleveland & 2nd by Jim
Williams.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.
John Cook gave a Float Report. Expenses so far $362.04. Lowe’s donated much
lumber for building the float plus gave us a 10% discount for any additional
items purchased. Discussion about purchasing a flat trailer or higher boat
trailer for the float followed.
2.
CDR Singleman discussed the Memorial / Museum Charter. We should be in operation
by June.
3.
Discussion on selling Trustco stock tabled until next meeting.
4.
John Cook started a discussion on jackets for parades & other Sub vet
functions. Several guys are checking with different venders for styles &
cost.
5.
Jim Irwin had a little more information on a summer outing/picnic at Lanfear’s
Grove in Latham. He will check on cost & weekends available this summer.
6. John Cook gave thanks to all that supported him during his last term as
Commander.
BREAK-
CDR Singleman showed a Submarine Victory at Sea movie.
50/50
Raffle tickets sold by Diane Singleman. Orange shirts left over from the
Convention are for sale- Golf
shirts $10.00 each, T-Shirts $5.00 each.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Gus Negus led a discussion on acquiring a Klaxton. A motion was passed to pay a
$200.00 donation to the U.S.S. Slater for a Klaxton. Gus Negus will handle the
acquisition of the Klaxton & he will mount & wire it up for our use.
2.
April 11th, National Submarine Day - We will be holding a ceremony in
Ballston Spa to commemorate all the sailors & submarines that have been
lost. We will have a tolling of the bells for all boats. This is on a Wed.;
hopefully those who work can get
the day off to attend the ceremony. Time
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
All
members recited the Creed.
A
motion was made & seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Next
meeting will be on Wed., Mar. 21, 2007. at 7:00 PM at the American
Legion
Post #70, West Road, Saratoga, NY.
Minutes take by Bill Preece & transcribed by Diane Singleman