Lone Star Military Vehicle Preservation Association Meeting Minutes


21 January 2009
Call to Order - 1910 hrs.

Members present included:
Ward B.  Rory C.  Toby C.  Clint D.
Kevin D.  Ed H.  Fred H.  Madison H.
Rick H.  Danny K.  John K.  John SS.
Herb T.  Claude V.  Sam R.  Charlie W.
Scott P.

Introductions - Guests, New Members: : Fred W. and his wife Leona, Amanda B.

Quartermaster Report:
Herb T. stepped down as Quartermaster. John K is the new Quartermaster.

Treasurer's Report:
John SS presented the Treasurer’s report. Dues and Insurance is due. Insurance is $25 per year for members that bring vehicles to events. John SS turned over the treasurer duties and funds to Toby C. Please make checks payable to Toby C for dues and insurance. Members may check with Toby C for membership and insurance status.

Web Site Update:
None

Newsletter Update:
Rick H presented the newsletter report. 2009 calendars are available at the meeting and on line.

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. Kevin D. offered to donate some items.

Danny K commented that there are several events that are coming up in which the club may have the opportunity to collect donations and that we need to be prepared. He also announced that Scott S. will be available to cook at the Burnett Air Show, Muster Day, and the Temple Air Show. Since the club cannot afford to pay for all of the food, there will be a charge for the meals. The amount is TBD.

• USS Lexington Stage Door: 6 February. JD H. notified the club that he will be attending with his MV and will be willing to hand out club information during the event. For additional information, go to www.usslexington.com.
  
  
• Boy Scout Parade 7 February, We will carry Troop 395 this year. Please arrive by 0730 at the TX DOT parking lot. Line up is at 0730. the parade is scheduled to start at 0900.
• Texas Independence Day Parade: 7 March. The parade is scheduled for the first Saturday in March. Additional information will be sent as we know.
  
  
• Brent Mullins Open House: 20-21 March, College Station. This is one of the few close events in central Texas. Please support it as best as you can. This event is a Friday Saturday event. Various vendors are scheduled to attend. The Open House hours are 0800 until dark both days. The Reenactment is scheduled for 1400 (2:00 PM) Saturday. Additional information is available at http://www.mullinsjeepparts.com/Open+House.
  
  
• Burnet Air Show: 11 April, Burnet Texas. This is a one day event at the Burnett Airport. Please arrive by 0800. Scott S. will cook. Additional information will be sent out when available.
  
  
• Muster Day: 18-19 April, Camp Mabry. This year we will have a static display in front of the museum from the double doors to tank row. Additionally we will have out taxi service at the building 64 parking lot. Setup is Friday afternoon. All participants MUST pre-register. The event starts at 0800 Saturday.
  
  
• Temple Air Show: 1-3 May. No information available.
  
  
• Temple Family Day: 16 May, Temple Texas. Theme is Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Hours are 1000-1400 hours. Additional information to follow.
  
  

Old Business:
•  Toby C. reported that he had contacted the Army Recruitment Command and that the Heritage and Train Museum in Temple has contacted him to determine if we could attend their Family Fun Day.

New Business:

•  Ed H. offered to assist the club in getting items to sell (exchange for donations). Rory C. will coordinate.

Announcements:
•  Danny K has foot lockers available.
•  Madison H has sand bags available.

Adjourn: 2027 hours.