**DRAFT**

Members attending (15) the 20-Nov-02 meeting included. . .

Claude V Jeff McD
Tim W Danny K
Toby C Scott S
Herb T Jeni L
Lewis S Warren C
Barry F Fred F
John K Jim H
Jim W New Members - John A and son Joseph

The meeting was called to order at 7:15pm

General Business...

bulletIntroductions were made by the club to new members John A. and his son Joseph.  John has had an interest in older motorcycles and found out about the club and activities at the recent San Marcos air show.  Welcome!
bulletMinutes were read and accepted from the last meeting with one date change having been corrected.
bulletThe Treasury report was given and accepted.  The club has 60 members of which 75% are National MVPA members as well.  YTD income stands at ($ 63.35) with the majority of the deficit related to the larger contributions made by the club this year.

 

Old Business...

bulletHutto/Elgin/Kelly AFB/ etc were all WET events.  Danny indicated there were five events in a row that involved not just rain, but significant rain amounts.  Of note was the first time in the history of the Elgin Hog-Eye festival that the event was cancelled due to rain.
bulletThe San Marcos 1-day air show was a good event with Barry, Scott, Herb and John attending with 3 vehicles.
bulletJeff reported the VI Corps show in Dallas was pretty good.  There were 4 or 5 vehicles present, period weaponry, and lots of vendors.
bulletThe Veterans Day Parade in Austin had an EXCELLENT turn out.  There were 12 vehicles in addition to many members showing up in period correct uniforms.  Hats off and thanks to Barry for providing coffee and doughnuts prior to the event.

 

New Business...

bulletClub elections were held for the year 2003.  Toby, acting as the election chair, presented the slate of officers as one since nobody else indicated they wanted to run for a position.  A quorum was met to conduct the vote, a motion made to accept and a unanimous vote to install the new Board for 2003.  Officers for next year include:
President - Tim Weitz
Vice-President - Ward Boyce
Treasurer - Jeff McDonald
Secretary - Jenifer Leans
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The Temple Military Show scheduled for December 15, 2002 has been cancelled.

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The Lavernia "Take over the Town" event remains scheduled for December, 7, 2002.  This is to be a tactical battle and static display for the entire weekend.  John K, Barry F, Jeff McD, Tim W and Toby C indicated they will attend.  Information can be found from the VI CAV site 6thCAV.ORG.

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The 2003 Monster Truck Show in San Antonio is a "GO".  We have been invited for this event and have been requested to provide 6-8 vehicles for both Saturday and Sunday's events.  Please stay tuned to the Upcoming Events section for more information.

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The Boy Scout Parade is scheduled for February 8, 2003.  This annual event starts on the Congress Ave bridge and runs North to the Capital.  More information to follow as known.  About 60 people will need to be hauled if possible.

 

General Information and Good of the Club...

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A motion was made, discussion occurred and vote approved to have a holiday party at the December meeting.

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The San Antonio chapter beginnings are off to a slow start.  As of this meeting, no formal group has been created and progress to date has stalled.

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Toby brought up club liability insurance issues and the topic was discussed at great length.  Attorney's present provided their take on the situation and indicated they would have more information at the next meeting.

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Claude provided samples of two flags from ComeAndTakeIt.com.  They seem to be nice, inexpensive flags with a high quality construction.  Contact David Treibs at the above URL for more info.

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Danny indicated the Phantom F4C currently at the old Del Valley high school is due to be moved and refurbished at the new school.  This will involve a transportation event in which more information will be provided when learned.  Bergstrom Airport has stepped up and accepted the project as the jet was originally stationed there for a period of time.

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Tim W indicated the club should be on the lookout for Batman #13 in the comic book arena.  There are some jeeps in the book.

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Toby handed out a document created from the US Congress indicating their agreement on what the definition of a Firearm is.  

The meeting was adjourned at 8:23pm.

 

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