Lone Star Military Vehicle Preservation Association Meeting Minutes
17 June 2009
Call to Order - 1900 hrs.
Members present included:
John A. Ed H. Fred H. Madison H. Rick H. Danny K. John K. Lee K. Jeff M. Scott P Sam R Herb T. Claude V. Charlie W. Fred W.
Rick H. presided over the meeting.
Introductions - Guests, New Members: Marc and Julie C.
Quartermaster Report: John K. reported that the club needs more 2x size shirts and that the inventory has a lot of small and medium shirts. He recommended that the club sell the small size shirts at a reduced price and order the larger size shirts. There was a move to sell the small and medium shirts for $7.50 and two for $14. The move was seconded and passed. John K also recommended that we price shirts with the invasion star on it. He will get the cost information and present it at a later date. Club members requested that we get 3x shirts with pockets.
Treasurer's Report: Toby C. was out of state. No report available
Web Site Update: Rick H. reported that the site is up to date as of 17 June 2009.
Newsletter Update: Rick H reported that the newsletter was ready for mailing. He asked that the members present take their newsletter and check the address. Those that did not have an addressed newsletter should take an unaddressed newsletter and record their name and address on the list provided.
Recent Events:
Close Assault: 23-24 May: John K reported that the event was well attended and an overall success.
Texas Capital Chapter Order of Purple Hart Catfish Lunch: 23 May: Madison H. reported that the event was a good event and well attended. Several Purple Hart recipients were honored. He also recommended that we support this event in the future.
Liberty Hill Parade: 30 May: Sam R reported that this parade was good and well attended by the club.
Lockhart Parade: 13 June: Cancelled. Fred H recommended that the club should have at least five vehicles at all major paradres.
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:
Lakeway 4th of July Parade: 4 July. Plan to arrive at the staging area (Swenson Auctioneers, 1204 Lakeway Drive) and transport the Viet Nam Vets to the staging area at 0730. Parade start time is 0830. Please bring flags to complement this years’ theme. Candy may be tossed from the vehicles this year but please toss the candy away from the street.
July 4th TX National Guard Unit Deployment Ceremony and Parade. Belton TX. The 36th Sustainment Brigade based in Belton TX will be holding a deployment ceremony prior to shipping out to Iraq. They will also be taking part in the 4th of July parade in Belton that morning.
The Brigade is asking for support from G Company and has requested a multi-time period display at the ceremony and the parade. Line up is at 0900 and the parade starts at 1000 hours. The deployment ceremony starts at 1600 hours and request participants be ready to greet guests by 1500 hours.
McDade Parade: 11 July. Please report by 0730. The parade starts at 1030. Trailer parking is available. We plan to eat at Southside BBQ following the Parade.
Temple Family Day II: 18 July. This event was rescheduled from last month. The same schedule is in effect. Please report by 0900 for a 1000 hours start time. The event will run from 10 till 2. The museum will donate $250 to the club and will provide lunch to the participants.
Texas Military Forces Museum Symposium, 18-19 July. Texas Military Forces Museum is presenting a symposium 18-19 July to examine the history of the 36th Infantry Division during WWII. Several speakers from the 36th will be present.
Texas Pride Flag Drive, 20 July. The Texas Military Forces Museum is trying to get 65 flags for troops in Afghanistan to fly over their base. The flags will be given to the soldiers as a souvenir of their service overseas. Please donate either a 4x6 or 3x5 TEXAS flag or donate 40 for a flag by 20 July. The club collected $63 at the meeting and will collect additional money at the next meeting.
National MVPA Convention, 4-6 August.
Old Business:
•Danny K. displayed a sandwich board to replace the current board. The cost of the board is $50 and to paint the board is $90 per side. The club moved to buy the board and wait on the painting. The motion was passed.