- Last Updated on Saturday, 02 March 2013 03:38
A very special thank you is extended to all the Shipmates that braved the weather and attended the February meeting. The meeting was opened by CO Bill Hess.
A moment of silence was held for our departed shipmates, Kenneth Schmalbach and Stanley "The Man" Musial. Roll call was taken, and the minutes of the December 2012 meeting was read by Yeoman Jim Caldwell and approved.
The son of deceased Master Chief Thomas Kavanaugh was introduced and on behalf of the Kavanaugh family; he presented to the Shipmates a framed photo of the USS Monongahela, in appreciation for the two-bell ceremony that was performed for the family at the funeral home.
Recently accepted member Patrick Maloy was introduced to the membership. Membership applications were received from Randy Silbaugh and his wife, Pamela. Both served in the Navy from 1985 to 1990, with Pam still in the Navy reserves. After the reading of their application, they were approved for membership. Welcome aboard!
Francis Dutch submitted his resignation from the Publicity Committee due to health reasons. CO Hess asked for volunteers to take Dutch's place and since no one answered the request, CO Hess appointed George Essey to the vacancy. CO Hess expressed the organizations appreciation for all the work that Dutch has done in maintaining the historical files of the Shipmates.
The inventory of the uniform items on hand was reported by Uniform committee chairperson, George Hutchko.
Joe Gallo reported that the expenses for the 2013 picnic will be greater this year as the supplier of the meat products has closed up operation as of today.
The flag etiquette committee report was given by Marshall. The program has been presented to 2424 students, 226 adults at 25 schools and 2 adult organizations. Five more schools are on the agenda for this school year. Noel Sawyers has rejoined the committee and additional help is needed, as 3 members are tentatively sidelined as caretakers at their respective homes. A thank you letter was received and read from the Jefferson Central Elem. School for the committee's presentation of the flag program.
Jim Caldwell tended his resignation as chairperson of the phone committee due to work obligations, and Noel Sawyer volunteered to take over the duties of same.
George Essey reported that the idea of offering honorary membership is a no-go as too many obstacles are to be met.
The dismissal prayer was given by XO Anders and the meeting was adjourned until the next regular meeting on March 5, 2013.
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