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Yeoman Jane Farmer 501-580-6708 dcfarmert2@sbcglobal.net
USSVI Razorback Base
January 28,2012
The Razorback Base was called to order by the base commander Greg Schwerman at
1630 hours at AIMM, in North Little Rock, AR. There were 24 members present. Carl
Schmidt gave the invocation. Greg Schwerman led in the Pledge of Allegiance, and
read The Creed. John Barr and John Albers presented The Tolling of the Bell for Lost
Boats for Jan. and Feb.
.
A welcome was given to George Allison
.
The minutes of the Oct. 22, 2011 meeting were read by Jane Farmer. A motion
made and seconded to accept minutes as read. Motion passed.
The treasurer’s report was given by Greg Schwerman. The balance as of Dec. 2011
was
$14148.16. Motion was made and seconded to accept treasurer’s report as read.
Motion passed.
Committee Reports
1. Chaplain Report-Carl Schmidt reported 3 members who had gone on Eternal
Patrol David Sullivan, Kelly Driver, and Kenneth Brown. He sent a get well card to Bob
Bolin.
2. Membership-John Barr reported a membership of 207 members. We have
acquired
2 new members Sam Cecil and Michael Wingeier.
3. Activities Report
a. Ray Wewers presented an activities list for the year 2012. List filed with
secretary.
b. Mary Christain reminded those going to Hot Springs in Feb. their money was due
now.
c. The base voted to have the Submarine Anniversary on April 14, 2012 in Harrison,
Instead of joining the Ozark Runner Base in Branson.
d. Holland Club.-Tom Salisbury reported that the Holland Club would induct their
new members at the Submarine Anniversary in Harrison.
Old Business
1. Fund Raisers
a. Booster Club-Carl Schmidt will write up a proposal on how this will be done, and
present it at the next meeting.
b. Granite bench with submarine inscriptions for the National Cemetery in North
Little Rock. Carl will write a proposal for this and present it to the base.
New Business
1. Upon present resignation of vice-commander and treasurer , Alan Malone as
vice-commander and Mark Taylor as treasurer were appointed by base commander
Greg Schwerman for the remaining term.
2. Request from American Legion Post 1 asking for donation to help paid for
handicap
doors was tabled for now.
3. Putting an ad in convention program was tabled till we get more information.
4. Sea Daddy list to be revised by John Barr.
5. New members-Suggestions were made to recruit new members by putting ads in
local newspaper, also having booths at local events. A committee was formed with
Alan Malone as chairman, John Albers, and Carl Schmidt. John Barr would notify the
newspapers.
6. Oct. base election committee is Ray Wewers, Tom Salisbury, and John Albers.
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Communications
Letter from the Golden Triangle Base (looking for a MK14)
Good of the Order
1. Greg Zonner ask for people to help with Memorial Day and 4th of July at AIMM.
2. Bob Christian talked about using the submarine float at a parade in Hot
Springs Village, also told about being a chaperon to WWII Veterans that Wal-Mart
flies to Washington D.C. for a day.
3. Mark Taylor reported on The Shorty Hagerman Ride on Feb. 17, 2012. They
carry needed articles for veterans to the Towbin Center at Ft. Roots. We can help by
bringing articles to AIMM . The ride will leave from AIMM at12:30 p.m.
4. The base talked about serving coffee at the Veterans Hospital during Veterans
week in Nov.
Meeting was adjourned at 1815 hours.
Benediction by Carl Schmidt
Recording Secretary
Jane Farmer
January 28,2012
The Razorback Base was called to order by the base commander Greg Schwerman at
1630 hours at AIMM, in North Little Rock, AR. There were 24 members present. Carl
Schmidt gave the invocation. Greg Schwerman led in the Pledge of Allegiance, and
read The Creed. John Barr and John Albers presented The Tolling of the Bell for Lost
Boats for Jan. and Feb.
.
A welcome was given to George Allison
.
The minutes of the Oct. 22, 2011 meeting were read by Jane Farmer. A motion
made and seconded to accept minutes as read. Motion passed.
The treasurer’s report was given by Greg Schwerman. The balance as of Dec. 2011
was
$14148.16. Motion was made and seconded to accept treasurer’s report as read.
Motion passed.
Committee Reports
1. Chaplain Report-Carl Schmidt reported 3 members who had gone on Eternal
Patrol David Sullivan, Kelly Driver, and Kenneth Brown. He sent a get well card to Bob
Bolin.
2. Membership-John Barr reported a membership of 207 members. We have
acquired
2 new members Sam Cecil and Michael Wingeier.
3. Activities Report
a. Ray Wewers presented an activities list for the year 2012. List filed with
secretary.
b. Mary Christain reminded those going to Hot Springs in Feb. their money was due
now.
c. The base voted to have the Submarine Anniversary on April 14, 2012 in Harrison,
Instead of joining the Ozark Runner Base in Branson.
d. Holland Club.-Tom Salisbury reported that the Holland Club would induct their
new members at the Submarine Anniversary in Harrison.
Old Business
1. Fund Raisers
a. Booster Club-Carl Schmidt will write up a proposal on how this will be done, and
present it at the next meeting.
b. Granite bench with submarine inscriptions for the National Cemetery in North
Little Rock. Carl will write a proposal for this and present it to the base.
New Business
1. Upon present resignation of vice-commander and treasurer , Alan Malone as
vice-commander and Mark Taylor as treasurer were appointed by base commander
Greg Schwerman for the remaining term.
2. Request from American Legion Post 1 asking for donation to help paid for
handicap
doors was tabled for now.
3. Putting an ad in convention program was tabled till we get more information.
4. Sea Daddy list to be revised by John Barr.
5. New members-Suggestions were made to recruit new members by putting ads in
local newspaper, also having booths at local events. A committee was formed with
Alan Malone as chairman, John Albers, and Carl Schmidt. John Barr would notify the
newspapers.
6. Oct. base election committee is Ray Wewers, Tom Salisbury, and John Albers.
-2-
Communications
Letter from the Golden Triangle Base (looking for a MK14)
Good of the Order
1. Greg Zonner ask for people to help with Memorial Day and 4th of July at AIMM.
2. Bob Christian talked about using the submarine float at a parade in Hot
Springs Village, also told about being a chaperon to WWII Veterans that Wal-Mart
flies to Washington D.C. for a day.
3. Mark Taylor reported on The Shorty Hagerman Ride on Feb. 17, 2012. They
carry needed articles for veterans to the Towbin Center at Ft. Roots. We can help by
bringing articles to AIMM . The ride will leave from AIMM at12:30 p.m.
4. The base talked about serving coffee at the Veterans Hospital during Veterans
week in Nov.
Meeting was adjourned at 1815 hours.
Benediction by Carl Schmidt
Recording Secretary
Jane Farmer
