The Gold Country Chapter

Sons of the American Revolution

Minutes of the 20 February, 2010 Meeting

At Lou LaBonte’s Restaurant, Auburn

By Compatriot Ed Beyer

President Keith L. Bigbee called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. Chaplain Ron Williams gave the Invocation. Compatriot Bill A. Welch led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SAR Pledge was led by Compatriot Mike Holmes.

Attendance: There were 14 members and 5 guests in attendance. President Bigbee recognized the DAR members: Coreena Ross- Capt. John Oldham Chapter, Io Beyer-Emigrant Trail Chapter, and Marilyn Chilton-Sacramento Chapter.

General Business: President Bigbee asked for a motion to approve the January meeting minutes as published in the newsletter. A motion was made, seconded, and passed.

President Bigbee reported that an Executive Board Meeting was held at the home of Ed and Io Beyer in Granite Bay on February 6th, 2010 to plan the annual budget and special events of the year. A follow-up meeting is to be held on March 6 to finalize the planning.

President Bigbee announced that the Poster Contest pre-judging will be on March 13th at 9:00 A.M through noon in the Auburn City Hall Rose Room. All members are invited and encouraged to participate in the pre-judging.

President Bigbee announced that the chapter webmaster Mike Lucas will turn the web site over to Ernie McPherson in September. Our sincere thanks to Mike for the award winning performance and to Ernie for stepping up to this important job.

President Bigbee asked that a meeting be held after adjournment to discuss planning progress on the upcoming California SAR meeting to be hosted by the Gold Country Chapter.

Reports: Barry Hopkins reported the Elementary School Poster Contest presentations are going very well. So far presentations have been given to 800 5th grade students at eight schools. There are three schools yet to be visited for a total of 150 more students.

Coreena Ross reminded everyone of the Scout Expo at Beale Air Force Base April 30th through May 2nd. Setup will begin Friday evening April 30th. If you are willing to volunteer, please email Dale Ross at cr7861@ips.net for more information.

Program: The Hobby of Keeping Bees by Tom Chilton. Have you ever wondered how far a honeybee has to fly in order to produce a pound of honey, or why bees swarm? Guest speaker Tom Chilton answered these questions and many more in the informative presentation of his hobby.

Closing: There was a moment of silence in remembrance of passed chapter compatriots. Ron Williams gave the Benediction and Bill A. Welch led the SAR Recessional. The USO Donation Helmet was passed during the meeting and a total of $82.00 was collected. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.