The Gold Country Chapter

Sons of the American Revolution

Minutes of the 20 June 2009 Meeting

At LDS Church, Nevada City

 

By Compatriot Keith L. Bigbee

 

President Griswold called the meeting to order at 10:15 A.M. at the LDS Church in Nevada City. President Griswold gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance given by Bruce Choate.  Richard Manifor led the SAR Pledge.

 

Attendance: There were nine members and six guests in attendance.

 

General Business:  President Griswold welcomed everyone and thanked them for helping with the Camp Beckworth Cub Scout Day Camp BBQ lunch.  The minutes from the May meeting, as published in the newsletter, were approved.

 

Presentations:  Andy Rowe was presented with a Supplemental Certificate and he gave an overview of the arduous process it had been to document this lineage.

 

Reports:

Treasurer:  Treasurer Bruce Choate gave a report on the Election Day income to the Chapter.  President Griswold went over the budget revisions agreed to by the Executive Committee at their June 2nd meeting.  These revisions combined with the election income should allow the Chapter to remain in good shape for the remainder of this year and into next year.

 

Color Guard:  There are several Color Guard activities coming up. Colfax Parade, July 3rd:  Participants should gather at 11:15 A.M. at St. Dominic's Catholic Church.   Auburn Parade July 4th:  Participants should gather at 5:45 P.M. at the Chamber of Commerce building on High Street.  The parade starts at 7:00 P.M.  The Constitution Day and Veterans Day parades are still in the planning.  On June 27th, four chapter members will attend a ceremony in honor of the Los Californianos and the founding of the Presidio of

San Francisco.   During this event, the California Society, SAR will present a proclamation to Californianos’ descendants honoring Spain’s contributions during the American Revolution.

 

California State Society:  President Griswold asked for all interested members to contact him if they would like to serve on the 2010 State Society meeting committee.  Gold Country Chapter is hosting this meeting in April of 2010.  The hotel arrangements have already been secured.  President Griswold passed around a draft registration form; he explained that the fees will not be determined until the committee meets.

 

Junior Membership Program:  Earl Young gave an update on the Junior Membership program.  Since it has been difficult to secure feedback via email, he will develop a draft and send it to committee members for their input.  Compatriot Young is still hoping to have a sample handbook prepared for the November Managers' Meeting.  President Griswold encouraged everyone to respond if they receive emails seeking input, even if the response is a simple note that they have no further comment or suggestions.

 

New Business: President Griswold reminded everyone that we will be back at Lou LaBonte's for our July 18th meeting.

 

President Griswold also asked to have the members comment on the agenda structure and elements for future meetings.  He noted that meetings should be enjoyable and members should look forward to attending.  He is looking for input into different ideas. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Wayne.

 

Closing:  President Griswold gave the Benediction and the meeting adjourned so that members could set up the barbeque for the Cub Scouts and their leaders.