The Gold Country Chapter

Sons of the American Revolution

Minutes of the 17 October 2009 Meeting

At Lou LaBonte’s Restaurant

By Compatriot Keith L. Bigbee

President Griswold called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. President Griswold gave the Invocation; Richard Fowler led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the SAR Pledge, led by Compatriot Dave Gilliard.

Attendance: There were twelve members and eight guests in attendance, including the guest speaker, Juli Longtin. President Griswold welcomed all the guests: Patrick & Juli Longtin, Bill & Wanda King, Crane Walden, and Bob Gentry.

President Griswold then recognized all of the DAR members in attendance: Coreena Ross and Ann Young from the Captain John Oldham Chapter as well as Winona Virgil and Io Beyer from the Emigrant Trails Chapter.

General Business: President Griswold asked for a motion to approve the September meeting minutes as published in the newsletter. A motion was made, seconded, and passed approving the minutes. He then thanked those who attended and helped with the Constitution Day parade: Dale & Coreena Ross, Earl & Ann Young, Smitty & Winona Virgil, and Keith & Cyndy Bigbee.

President Griswold reminded everyone that the next spring planning meeting will be Oct. 21st at 6:30 P.M.at Denny's on Hwy 49. The All Veterans Stand-down will be Oct. 23rd and 24th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds 8:00 to 4:00.

Color Guard Captain Dale Ross reported on the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. We are still looking for more Compatriots to march. Dale also reported that the Color Guard had received a second place ribbon for both the Constitution Day Parade and the Gold Country Fair Parade.

Guest Speaker: A raffle for an autographed copy of Ted Robinson’s Water in My Veins was held. Juli Longtin was the winner. President Griswold then turned the meeting over to Ms. Longtin, who gave a very interesting slide presentation on her time in Philadelphia at the Freedoms Foundation Summer Program, studying the French and Indian War.

National SAR Reports: After the presentation President Griswold spoke about some of the decisions made at the Fall Leadership Meeting in Louisville. He explained the controversial DAR center check mark issue. He also said he was going to chair the committee working towards traveling museum exhibits, which includes a copy of the Magna Charta and an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.

Closing: The meeting was drawn to a close with a Moment of Silence in recognition of our passed compatriots. President Griswold gave the Benediction and Dave Gilliard led us in the SAR Recessional. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45.