Lone Star MVPA - Meeting Minutes 15-feb-06 club meeting

Lone Star Military Vehicle Preservation Association Meeting Minutes

15 February 2006

Call to Order - 1905 hrs.

Members present included: Scott S., Jeff M., Danny K., John K., Claude V., Herb T., Madison H., Jeff L., Tim W., Fred H., Glen V., JH M., Toby C., and Rory C.

Quartermaster Report: Herb T. presented an inventory report and advised that he is working on a computerized inventory spreadsheet.

Treasurer's Report: Scott S gave an update on the treasury transfer, as John A was unable to attend.

Newsletter: Jeff L. gave an update and there was some discussion on future content. Tim W. advised that he had some written material to pass on for the newsletter.

Web Site Update: John K. advised that the site is up to date.

Recent Events: Danny K. presented an after action report on the Scout Parade (Feb. 4^th). The club carried an estimated 100 folks from three Scout groups.

Glen V. gave an after action on the rededication of the museum on Camp Mabry, now the Gen. Scribner museum.

Upcoming Events: Danny K. outlined upcoming events. Danny will send out additional information as it becomes available and information will be posted on the club web site. Events included:
* Austin Gun Show – February 18/19

* Texas Independence Day Parade - March 4
* All Era Militaria Show - March 18/18
* Brent Mullins Open House - March 24/25 (fri-sat)

* Muster Day – April 1/2

* Burnet Airshow – April 8

Old Business: New club T-shirts were discussed, with Scott S giving an update on projected costs, etc.

Fred H. gave an update on the Trail Ride.

Update on national MVPA event insurance, projected startup date either July ’06, or January ’07.

Claude V. presented an update on the State of Kansas refusing to register or title preserved armoured vehicles or allow them on public roadways. Kansas DOT has backed away from making a rule, and gone for legislation instead. Claude will continue to follow the issue and report back.

There was an update on a request for a Jeep to transport a wedding couple after their ceremony in April. Interested members can volunteer to take this on.

New Business:

Danny brought up Scott’s stolen BBQ pit/trailer. Since the club were the primary beneficiaries of this trailer, Danny made a motion that we give partial reimbursement to Scott for the new one he is building. Toby seconded, motion carried with one dissenting vote from Scott.

There was discussion on the club acquiring a pop-up shade of some sort for events. Costs and feasibility will be looked into and the topic re-addressed later.

There was discussion on continuation of BBQ’ing at upcoming events, we will.

A source has been found for new plastic military water cans. An order will be put together for those interested.

After discussion on the topic, the club voted unanimously to make Fred F. a Life Member, and to present him with a plaque.

The Quonset Hut now has a fresh supply of field phones and related accessories.

A request was made for assistance with identifying some Vietnam era military equipment for a display. Those interested should go by the Quonset Hut and see what they can name.

Announcements: Scott asked for assistance with some research on a decorated WWll bomber pilot.

Claude gave a report on an upcoming trip to Europe, Back to the Boccage. It will begin in England and follow a D-Day invasion route into France, all WWll style.