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Yeoman Jane Farmer 501-580-6708 dcfarmert2@sbcglobal.net
USSVI Razorback Base
January 23, 2010
The Razorback Base meeting was called to order by base commander Greg
Schwerman at 1600 hours at the American Legion Post in Little Rock, AR. There were
11 members and 1 visitor present. The Creed was read by Greg Schwerman.
The Tolling of the Bell for Lost Boats for January and February was present by Billy
Hollaway and Greg Zonner. Invocation was given by Carl Schmidt. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Billy Hollaway.
Chaplain Carl Schmidt presented a bible to Mrs. Iris Tate . Her husband was
Executive Officer on the Razorback Feb. ’67-’68. Captain John Tate went on Eternal
Patrol in Dec. 2009.
Minutes 0f the November 21,2009 meeting were read by Jane Farmer. The minutes
were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Greg Schwerman. The balance in the checking
account as of Dec 2009 was $6064.18. The motion was made and seconded to accept
the treasurer’s report. Motion passed. Treasurer’s report filed with the secretary.
Committee Reports
1. Chaplain-Carl Schmidt reported on Gerald Carlson’s funeral. L.C. Richards
brother died, and Marvin Blair’s wife Baylor died. Carl will send a bible to Marvin in
honor of his wife. Ray Wewers still having trouble with his knee.
2. Membership-JohnBarr reported 3 new members giving us 210 members. A
motion was made and seconded to mail out the 5 yr. and 10 yr. pins to members who
earned them. Motion passed.
3. Storekeeper-Billy Hollaway has Silent Service T-Shirts for sale at $14.
4. Memorials-Billy Hollaway reported a request to distribute a person’s ashes from
the boat. A Tolling of the Bell Ceremony was suggested on the boat for the beginning of
Navy Week in May.
5. Activities-John Barr reported a good time had by all at the Christmas party. Items
collected for the V.A. Hospital has really gone well, and these items will be taken soon
to the hospital. The camp-out in Russelville will be on May 21-23. Ray Wewer’s will set
it up. John ask for people to help with the Sea-Daddy program.
6. Communications-There will be a Hospital Salute to V.A. Hospital Veterans Feb.8-14,
2010.There will be two location, Little Rock, Feb 12. at 9 a.m., and No. Little Rock Feb.
11 from 1-3 p.m.. The base was ask to go as a group to the No. Little Rock location.
Old Business
1. By-laws-The executive Board recommended several changes to the old by-
laws. The new changes were read by Joe Mathis. A motion was made and seconded to
accept the first reading of the new changes. Motion passed. There will be two more
reading before adoption, and voted on by membership.
2. Caps for Kids-Carl Schmidt will talk with someone at Children’s Hospital. Billy
Hollaway has some small t-shirts from convention to donate to hospital.
New Business
1. New treasurer Greg Schwerman ask for a volunteer to fill position, if no one
volunteers will ask, he will ask Barbara Wewers to accept this position.
2. Possible Activities This Year-Barbara Schwerman suggested some possible
activities for this year. She would accept co-chairman for activities, if some one else
would help. The event at V.A. Feb. 12, will be our Feb. Activity.
Good of the Order
1. Invitation to birthday party for Kelly Driver at his home on Sun. Jan. 28, 2010
2. Navy Week on the Razorback in May 24, 2010.
3. Loading of out three torpedoes between now and March 1st.
4. Greg thanked John Barr for a good job of collecting this years dues.
Benediction-Carl Schmidt
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Recording Secretary
Jane Farmer
January 23, 2010
The Razorback Base meeting was called to order by base commander Greg
Schwerman at 1600 hours at the American Legion Post in Little Rock, AR. There were
11 members and 1 visitor present. The Creed was read by Greg Schwerman.
The Tolling of the Bell for Lost Boats for January and February was present by Billy
Hollaway and Greg Zonner. Invocation was given by Carl Schmidt. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Billy Hollaway.
Chaplain Carl Schmidt presented a bible to Mrs. Iris Tate . Her husband was
Executive Officer on the Razorback Feb. ’67-’68. Captain John Tate went on Eternal
Patrol in Dec. 2009.
Minutes 0f the November 21,2009 meeting were read by Jane Farmer. The minutes
were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Greg Schwerman. The balance in the checking
account as of Dec 2009 was $6064.18. The motion was made and seconded to accept
the treasurer’s report. Motion passed. Treasurer’s report filed with the secretary.
Committee Reports
1. Chaplain-Carl Schmidt reported on Gerald Carlson’s funeral. L.C. Richards
brother died, and Marvin Blair’s wife Baylor died. Carl will send a bible to Marvin in
honor of his wife. Ray Wewers still having trouble with his knee.
2. Membership-JohnBarr reported 3 new members giving us 210 members. A
motion was made and seconded to mail out the 5 yr. and 10 yr. pins to members who
earned them. Motion passed.
3. Storekeeper-Billy Hollaway has Silent Service T-Shirts for sale at $14.
4. Memorials-Billy Hollaway reported a request to distribute a person’s ashes from
the boat. A Tolling of the Bell Ceremony was suggested on the boat for the beginning of
Navy Week in May.
5. Activities-John Barr reported a good time had by all at the Christmas party. Items
collected for the V.A. Hospital has really gone well, and these items will be taken soon
to the hospital. The camp-out in Russelville will be on May 21-23. Ray Wewer’s will set
it up. John ask for people to help with the Sea-Daddy program.
6. Communications-There will be a Hospital Salute to V.A. Hospital Veterans Feb.8-14,
2010.There will be two location, Little Rock, Feb 12. at 9 a.m., and No. Little Rock Feb.
11 from 1-3 p.m.. The base was ask to go as a group to the No. Little Rock location.
Old Business
1. By-laws-The executive Board recommended several changes to the old by-
laws. The new changes were read by Joe Mathis. A motion was made and seconded to
accept the first reading of the new changes. Motion passed. There will be two more
reading before adoption, and voted on by membership.
2. Caps for Kids-Carl Schmidt will talk with someone at Children’s Hospital. Billy
Hollaway has some small t-shirts from convention to donate to hospital.
New Business
1. New treasurer Greg Schwerman ask for a volunteer to fill position, if no one
volunteers will ask, he will ask Barbara Wewers to accept this position.
2. Possible Activities This Year-Barbara Schwerman suggested some possible
activities for this year. She would accept co-chairman for activities, if some one else
would help. The event at V.A. Feb. 12, will be our Feb. Activity.
Good of the Order
1. Invitation to birthday party for Kelly Driver at his home on Sun. Jan. 28, 2010
2. Navy Week on the Razorback in May 24, 2010.
3. Loading of out three torpedoes between now and March 1st.
4. Greg thanked John Barr for a good job of collecting this years dues.
Benediction-Carl Schmidt
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Recording Secretary
Jane Farmer
