Lone Star MVPA - Meeting Minutes 15 October-08 club meeting

Lone Star Military Vehicle Preservation Association Meeting Minutes

15 October 2008

Call to Order - 1915 hrs.

Members present included:
John A, Ward B, Mitch C, Rory C, Toby C, Clint D, Kevin D, Fred H, Rick H, Danny K, John K, John S, Sam R.

Introductions - Guests, New Members:
Caitlin C. introduced herself to the membership as a new member. She brings a Unimog to the club collection.
Guest Doug B. President of the Alamo MVPA in San Antonio, was introduced.

Quartermaster Report:
None

Treasurer's Report:
John SS presented the treasury report. Dues and insurance payments are due in January. John SS will make a list of members due to re-up club membership, and insurance dues. Insurance dues are currently $20 per member that participates in club events with their vehicle. It is not known at this time if these payments will cover the $700 yearly insurance fee the club is currently paying. After payments have been received, John SS will report the status of funds.
Toby C. inquired about the possibility of getting a grant or funding to cover the insurance expenses.
John SS recommended that we contact military recruiting activities to request funds and to offer our support in their recruiting efforts. Toby C. will follow up and report to the membership.
Toby C. offered a box of 50 cal brass for fund raising.

Web Site Update:
John SS presented the Web Site Report. There has been little feedback on the website and little member vehicle input to date. John SS requested that if members send pictures for events or individual pages, that they be less than 300k in size, and if there are a lot of pictures, that they be put on a CD.
Doug B. requested that a link to the Alamo MVPA website be placed in our website.

Newsletter Update:
Next newsletter due out December meeting. Will try to get the 2009 Directory out in December. Rory C. asked about the response and will email another reminder to the members.

Recent Events:
None

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:

• Salerno +65, Camp Swift – 17-19 Oct: Several members have registered for this event. Event information can be found at: Salerno65

• San Antonio Air Show, 1 Nov: The Alamo MVPA is sponsoring our participation in the air show. Full details were not available at this time. Doug B. will send us event information as soon as possible.

• Veterans Day Tree Planting, Austin, 8 Nov.: This annual event will be held at Rosewood Park I Austin. Participants are asked to arrive NLT 0900-0930. Sam R. and Rick H. are scheduled to attend.

• Close Assault, Camp Mabry, 8-9 Nov: Show times are 1100 and 1400 both days. Static displays are needed for the event. Additional information is available at: Texas Military Forces Museum

• Hutto Veterans Day Event, 9-11 Nov: Current plans consist of setting up on the 9th, presentations on the 10th, and tear-down on the 11th. These plans may change due to membership participation. Rory C. will furnish additional information.

• Veterans Day Parade, Austin, 11 Nov.: The annual Veterans Day parade is scheduled to start around 0930. Please arrive NLT 0730 for line up on the bridge. Fred H. requested that members wear their “best” uniform.

• The Bunker Gun Store Anniversary, San Marcos, 15 Nov.: Robert W. request our participation in his store’s anniversary event. He requests that members arrive by 1030. A convoy is planned from Kaiserville which will depart for San Marcos at 0900. Members may arrive at Kaiserville at 0800. Parking is available for trailers. Members may participate in the convoy or go independently to the event.

• LEEF/Goddard school Event, Leander, 15 Nov: Cancelled.

• MVPA 2009 Transcontinental Convoy, June-July 2009: Toby C. reported that the MVPA is planning a convoy in 2009. In 1919, the US Army's Military Transportation Corps (MTC) undertook a transcontinental Convoy to demonstrate the need for a mechanized Army. The MVPA has decided to recreate the famous 1919 Convoy in 2009 as a 90th Anniversary celebration of the achievement. The convoy will start in Washington DC and end in San Francisco. Participants may travel the entire distance or part way. Additional information is available at Additional information is available at: MVPA National

Old Business:
• None

New Business:
• Elections: Club elections are slated for the November meeting. Nominations are now being accepted for all positions. If you have a nomination for an office, or if you would like to run for an office, please contact Toby C. Toby C agreed to serve as the Elections Committee Chairman.

• Doug B. proposed a joint overnight cookout/camp out event for both MVPA chapters sometime in the spring or summer 2009, and is looking for a location.

Announcements:
• Doug B. invited all members to the Alamo MVPA meetings and events. Meetings are normally the 2nd Saturday every month at noon. Additional information is available at: Alamo Chapter

• Kevin D. announced several Texas State Surplus auctions featuring military vehicles. He will send additional information as he has it.

Adjourn – 2050 hours.