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MINUTES FOR MAINE BASE DECEMBER 5, 2011, MEETING

Meeting called to Order at approximately 12:00 PM by the Base Cob.

Invocation by Base Chaplin Terry Schmidt.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Base Commander John Starbird.

Performed Tolling of the Bells by the COB for boats lost in month of December.

Quorum verified by Base Secretary.

Reading of last month Minutes waived as they are on the website.

Treasurer gave financial report.   The base has $2,407.65 with no outstanding bills.

OLD BUSINESS:

            Schedule for 2012 submitted.  To be posted in Website when completed.

            Will try to finish Base members histories at next year’s meetings.

Membership dues are due.  Dink list to follow.

Kaps for Kids discussed.  Need new director/coordinator. 

Will appoint one next year.

Discussed March combined meeting with Thresher base to be held March 17 at

Mulligan’s in Biddieford.  Will be added to 2012 schedule.

Discussed next years parades.

Memorial Day set – Bangor. 

Veterans Day set – Portland.

July 4 – Open for discussion/recommendation

Other events participated in by the Base with the float discussed.

Wreaths Across America discussed.  Base will participate at the Maine event to be held this coming Sat Dec 10, at Togus and Augusta Veterans Cemeteries.  Base will meet at Rebeca’s Resturant for breakfast at 8:00 AM and proceed to event.  Will try to ensure wreath specifically placed on John Morrill’s grave site at Augusta Veterans Cemetery.

Discussed Christmas contributions of socks/games to Togus Veterans Hospital by Base members will be delivered to Togus VA this week by Larry Ferrell.

Discussed Maine base members participation at deceased members and other Submarine sailors funerals.  Commended Base Chaplin for outstanding job performance.

NEW BUSINESS:

            Performed swearing in of new officers for next term.

                        Commander:  Larry Ferrell

                        Sr Vice Commander:  John Starbird

                        Jr Vice Commander: Brian Spaulding

                        Treasurer:  Perely Shover

                        Secretary:  To still be determined         

            Speech by new Base Commander promising a continuation of base participation in:

School events with the sub float.

Parades with the sub float.

Funeral services for deceased Submarine Veterans.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:

            No discussion

On to Christmas Cheer at annual Maine Subvets Christmas party:

50/50 drawing

Meeting adjourned.

Meeting notes taken/put together by Larry Ferrell till a Secretary can be found.

Note:  John McCutcheon has volunteered to take on partial Secretary duties with Roy Gorman still doing the POC and internet duties.