**DRAFT**

Members attending (8) the 21-Nov-01 meeting included. . .

Scott S Danny K
Claude V Barry F
Richard and Curtis J Tim W
Jim W Toby C

The meeting was called to order at 7:20pm at the Dart Bowl in Austin.

General Business...

bulletThe Treasurer's Report was given by Scott.  There are currently 51 members and the treasury balance was read and accepted.

 

Old Business...

bulletThe San Antonio Veterans Day parade was held on November 10.  Attending were Jim W, Hugh D and his M38, Ray V and Shorty A in their M151's as well as Jim S and his half-track and command car.  In excess of 55,000 people were in attendance at the parade. 
bulletThe Austin Veterans Day parade was held on Nov 11.  Attending were 17 members and a dozen vehicles.  After the event, the group went to Danny's place of work for bbq then packed up and headed to Plaza Sautillio for the Tejano In Action event.
bulletLCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) had their Veterans Appreciation on November 7th.  Clay N took Glenn's CJ2A.  We have been invited back for next years event.
bulletTim W and Jeff M attended the Elgin Hogeye Festival with their jeeps.  Scott attended with his motorcycle.  The military vehicles won a second place ribbon.  Lots of kids and food available.  
bulletThe CAF Hangar Dance was attended by Kenny, Claude and Clay.  About 750 people attended this years event.
bulletThe National American Legion Parade was held in San Antonio earlier.  Danny passed out Certificates of Appreciation from the Event Organizers. 

 

New Business...

bulletGeorgetown Air Show meetings have begun for next years event.  Our location at this time is on the infield.  Devil Dog had a main gear failure on landing and is currently down for repairs.  Status for the event is unknown.
bulletScott S received the MVPA National Correspondent Award (letter of appreciation and patch) for his submission and publication of two articles in Supply Line and Army Motors.
bulletThe Election of Executive Board Officers will be held at the December meeting.  Toby presented the candidate slate of the following:
President Danny K
Vice-President Tim W
Secretary Claude V
Treasurer Jeff M
bulletDecember 7th event in Fredericksberg at the Nimitz is still a "GO".  If interested, contact Jeff Hunt at Texas Parks and Wildlife or email:  jeff.hunt@tpwd.state.tx.us
bulletBastrop will be holding their Red/White and Blue Christmas event on Thursday December 6th.  4:30-6-30pm registration, 6:30pm parade.  You must have lights on the vehicle.  Nobody at the meeting planned on attending.
bulletNo plans for Toy Delivery this year.
bulletMonster Truck/Hot Rod show event is finalized for January 12/13 in San Antonio.  This is a big event and a LOT of fun for the club. See Upcoming Events for details.
bulletOur usual events for the first of the year are still in the planning stages.  They include the Texas Independence Day Parade, Taylor Cotton Pickin Festival, Burnet Air Show and Goliad Show to name a few.
bulletCamp Mabry is still trying to hold a Muster Day event.  Possibly in conjunction with Armed Forces Day in May 2002.

 

General Information and Good of the Club...

bulletJohn L has 2 M715's for sale.  Contact Danny for details.  512.385.9249
bulletNo new ideas have been submitted for the T-Shirt design.  If you have one, submit it to Danny.
bulletA flyer was presented for "Adventure Tours" to El Salvador.  Fly helecoptors, shoot machine guns etc.  Toby voiced his concern about this bordering on neutrality act stuff and the State Department.
bulletAt this time, the December meeting will be at the Dart Bowl again.
bulletClaude purchased a 35 foot military communications trailer and is in need of A/C and wiring help if anyone is interested.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.

 

 

 

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