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Yeoman Jane Farmer 501-580-6708 dcfarmert2@sbcglobal.net
USSVI Razorback Base
July 24, 2010
The Razorback Base meeting was called to order by base commander Greg
Schwerman at 1610 hours at the American Legion Post in Little
Rock, AR. There were 12 members present. The Creed was read by Greg
Schwerman.
The Tolling of the Bell for Lost Boats for June and July was presented by Billy
Hollaway and Joe Mathis.
Invoction was given by Jim Barnes. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Barnes.
The reading of the past meeting was read by Jane Farmer. The minutes were
approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Bob Bowlin. The balance in the checking account as
of June 2010 was
$7817.21. The motion was made and seconded to accept the treasurer’s report as
read. Motion passed.
Committee Reports
1. Chaplain-Greg Schwerman report that Gene Prohl was doing well, and Billy was
going to check on Jim Ball, and thank you letters were read from Mary Lemons and Bill
Haupt on the receipt of their bibles for their spouses.
2. Membership-John Barr reported 210 members, and read the profile on 2 new
members John Webber, and Michael Chesser.
3. Storekeeper-Billy Hollaway has 2010 calendars for $8- 2 for $15. If you need
anything, let him know.
4. Memorial and
Ceremonies
a. Billy Hollaway has been ask to have a burial at sea from the Razorback for Joe
DeBarrie. This would be on Sept. 8, 2010 after the noon hour. Billy will try to get the
Color Guard from Parkview High School, and ask for volunteers for side
boys. b. Annual activities for
Veterans Day was discussed, and will talk more about this later.
1. To have a sunset ceremony on the boat, or at Snook Memorial.
2. To have a dinner for the men from the St. Francis House.
5. Activities-A pot luck supper planned for Sat. August 28,2010, on the barge. Bob
Bowlin and Greg
Zonner will plan it. The Razorback Asoociation will be here in Sept., and Jim Gates
and Greg Zonner will plan a pancake breakfast during that week.
Old Business
1. Donation of $1000.00 to the Razorback Association for new 3000PSI air
compressor was tabled
till our next meeting.
New Busines
1. Base election –A motion was made and seconded to table this to the next
meeting.
2. A proposed memorial from the base at the State Veterans Cemetary was
discussed by Billy
Hollaway. A beautification program is in the planning phase, and Billy will keep
us informed with
the progress.
Good of the Order
1. USSVI Scholarships were awarded this year to sons of David Grove and Jim
Gage.
2. Oct. meeting will coinside with Navy’s birthday. It was discussed to have a
birthday party on the
barge at 1700, birthday cake and cash bar.
3. Work day Aug 7, 2010 to work on periscope.
Benedition by Jim Barnes.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Recording Secretary
Jane farmer
