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Yeoman Jane Farmer 501-580-6708 dcfarmert2@sbcglobal.net
USSVI Razorback Base
March 29, 2008
The Razorback Base meeting was called to order by Base Commander Ray Wewers
at 1600 at the American Legion Post in Little Rock, AR. Tolling of the Bell for Lost
Boats was lead by Joe Mathis. Carl Schmidt gave the invocation. Ray Wewers
reported that member Bob Stiltz died this month and former Razorback crew member
Cpt. Glenn Sears also joined those on eternal patrol. The Pledge of Allegiance was
lead by Paul Honeck. There were 20 members present.
Minutes of the January 26, 2008 meeting were reviewed, no corrections were made.
Financial Report – Greg Schwerman reported a balance of $11,222.72 as of March
2008.Greg requested that the Razorback air conditioning fund be changed to
Razorback maintenance fund. Motion made by Billy Hollaway, seconded by Lee
Huss. Report was approved.
Committee Reports –
1. Chaplain, Carl Schmidt reported that he would assist with Bob Stiltz’s s
memorial service on April 5, 2008 in DeKalb, TX. Other members were encouraged
to attend. Bob requested that memorial be made to the Razorback Base maintenance
fund. He will also send a sympathy card to Mrs. Sears. Paul Honeck asked about
the bereavement letter he drafted. Base Commander will send in the future. Billy
Holloway asked that spouses continue to receive base newsletter.
2. Membership, John Barr reported that we have lost 4 or 5 members due to non
renewal. This still leaves us with 197 or 198 members.
3. Storekeeper, Billy Holloway reported cash on hand of $93.52; all other monies
have been deposited. Wants ideas for a new t shirt.
4. Memorials and Ceremonies, Billy Hollaway, nothing to report. Members asked
about landscaping at the Snook Memorial. Paul will check with City of North Little
Rock about future plans and report back to Base.
5. Activities, John Barr reported the Oaklawn Day at the Races was great fun.
Will work on planning activity for April.
Communications - USSVI National Vice Chairman, Pat Householder sent a thank
you for the $200.00 donation to the Art Randall Scholarship and for the $500.00
donation to the USSVI General Memorial Fund.
Old Business –
1. Bylaws Revisions, Billy Hollaway read for the second time and will be voted
on at the next meeting.
2. Holland Club Inductees, Lee Huss reported we will have 8 for 2008 which will
bring us up to 51 members with 12 being dual members.
New Business –
1. Boat Sponsorship Program, Name Change Proposal, members discussed and
decided they were not in favor of any change.
2. Base Ad in 2008 Convention Booklet. Based voted to purchase half page,
colored ad to support the Dallas convention. John Barr will work with Paul Honeck to
come up with ad and send to Base Commander for approval.
3. Holland Club Funding. After discussion motion was made by Billy Hollaway,
seconded by Carl Schmidt to send the USSVI $200.00 for the 2008 members. In
future years, we will send $5.00 for each new Holland Club member inducted during
the year.
4. Base Fund Raiser. Ray Wewers presented a program for fund raising from
Mike Bircumshaw. Members would sell tickets and keep 50% of the proceeds. After
much discussion, members agreed they were not in favor of participating.
5. Sea Daddy Program. John Barr will develop a phone tree for members of the
Base, the purpose will be to develop better communications within the membership.
6. District One Meeting – Barbara Wewers reported on the meeting which will be
held at the Wyndham Hotel May 30 to June 1. Plans have not been finalized but will
contact members with specific duties. Registration forms are posted on the web
page.
Benediction was given by Carl Schmidt
Meeting adjourned at 17:15.
Barbara Wewers
Jane Farmer, Yeoman
March 29, 2008
The Razorback Base meeting was called to order by Base Commander Ray Wewers
at 1600 at the American Legion Post in Little Rock, AR. Tolling of the Bell for Lost
Boats was lead by Joe Mathis. Carl Schmidt gave the invocation. Ray Wewers
reported that member Bob Stiltz died this month and former Razorback crew member
Cpt. Glenn Sears also joined those on eternal patrol. The Pledge of Allegiance was
lead by Paul Honeck. There were 20 members present.
Minutes of the January 26, 2008 meeting were reviewed, no corrections were made.
Financial Report – Greg Schwerman reported a balance of $11,222.72 as of March
2008.Greg requested that the Razorback air conditioning fund be changed to
Razorback maintenance fund. Motion made by Billy Hollaway, seconded by Lee
Huss. Report was approved.
Committee Reports –
1. Chaplain, Carl Schmidt reported that he would assist with Bob Stiltz’s s
memorial service on April 5, 2008 in DeKalb, TX. Other members were encouraged
to attend. Bob requested that memorial be made to the Razorback Base maintenance
fund. He will also send a sympathy card to Mrs. Sears. Paul Honeck asked about
the bereavement letter he drafted. Base Commander will send in the future. Billy
Holloway asked that spouses continue to receive base newsletter.
2. Membership, John Barr reported that we have lost 4 or 5 members due to non
renewal. This still leaves us with 197 or 198 members.
3. Storekeeper, Billy Holloway reported cash on hand of $93.52; all other monies
have been deposited. Wants ideas for a new t shirt.
4. Memorials and Ceremonies, Billy Hollaway, nothing to report. Members asked
about landscaping at the Snook Memorial. Paul will check with City of North Little
Rock about future plans and report back to Base.
5. Activities, John Barr reported the Oaklawn Day at the Races was great fun.
Will work on planning activity for April.
Communications - USSVI National Vice Chairman, Pat Householder sent a thank
you for the $200.00 donation to the Art Randall Scholarship and for the $500.00
donation to the USSVI General Memorial Fund.
Old Business –
1. Bylaws Revisions, Billy Hollaway read for the second time and will be voted
on at the next meeting.
2. Holland Club Inductees, Lee Huss reported we will have 8 for 2008 which will
bring us up to 51 members with 12 being dual members.
New Business –
1. Boat Sponsorship Program, Name Change Proposal, members discussed and
decided they were not in favor of any change.
2. Base Ad in 2008 Convention Booklet. Based voted to purchase half page,
colored ad to support the Dallas convention. John Barr will work with Paul Honeck to
come up with ad and send to Base Commander for approval.
3. Holland Club Funding. After discussion motion was made by Billy Hollaway,
seconded by Carl Schmidt to send the USSVI $200.00 for the 2008 members. In
future years, we will send $5.00 for each new Holland Club member inducted during
the year.
4. Base Fund Raiser. Ray Wewers presented a program for fund raising from
Mike Bircumshaw. Members would sell tickets and keep 50% of the proceeds. After
much discussion, members agreed they were not in favor of participating.
5. Sea Daddy Program. John Barr will develop a phone tree for members of the
Base, the purpose will be to develop better communications within the membership.
6. District One Meeting – Barbara Wewers reported on the meeting which will be
held at the Wyndham Hotel May 30 to June 1. Plans have not been finalized but will
contact members with specific duties. Registration forms are posted on the web
page.
Benediction was given by Carl Schmidt
Meeting adjourned at 17:15.
Barbara Wewers
Jane Farmer, Yeoman
