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USS Razorback Base

Meeting Minutes

July 25, 2026

 

Meeting called to order by Greg Schwermann at Colton’s Steakhouse in Cabot.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Greg Schwermann.

Benediction by Joe Manning.

Creed presented by Greg Schwermann.

Lost Boats presented by Johnnie Baker and Joe Mathis.

Introduced new member: Andy Sierra.

Minutes of last meeting read by Joe Mathis. Motion to accept by Joe Manning, second by Dave Higgins. Motion accepted.

Treasurer’s report read by Greg Schwermann. Motion to accept by Joe Manning, second by Dave Higgins.

Membership report by Johnnie Baker. Looking into creating a new base brochure and base business cards.

Greg Schwermann presented information on the Veteran’s Day events in Branson, MO. Members having difficulties making reservations for events and hotels. Recommended members call the PON Network directly to make reservations.

Discussed Veteran’s day events at AIMM for families of deployed military members from Camp Robinson. Tabled until we can coordinate with Greg Zonner and Telena Orton of AIMM.

Discussed creating a new base banner to display at AIMM.

Good of the Order:

Shelly Taylor discussed the USS Arkansas Commissioning Committee fundraising campaign. Brochures in progress. Bunk Curtain fundraiser continuing.

Dave Higgins inducted Bob McBride into the Holland Club.

Meeting adjourned for lunch.

Attendees:

Andy Sierra

Bob McBride

Chuck Gains

Dave and Barbara Higgins

Joe Manning

Bob and Connie Sykes

Greg Schwermann

Johnnie Baker

Joe Mathis

Shelley Taylor