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1. The
meeting opened
by President Joe Harris announcing
that some initial business would be held prior to lunch. At that time,
He led
the BOM and guest in the Pledge of Allegiance and the SAR Pledge. The
Rev. A.
Clark Wiser, State Chaplain then gave the invocation. The President the
recognized the President of the Sons of the Revolution, Compatriot
Frank Horton
who brought greetings and announced continued support for the CAR. (The
SR will
give CAR $1000 for their President’s project this year) and the
Representative
of the Children of the Revolution, Katherine Horne who brought
greetings from
the State CAR chapter.
2. The
President then
requested review of the minutes and
since drafts had been posted ask for a motion for acceptance. Motion
was made
by Compatriot Bob Sprinkle and seconded by Compatriot Dick Bishop.
Minutes were
accepted as printed. Next the Treasurer’s report was presented and
accepted on
Motion by Compatriot Sprinkle seconded by Compatriot Grady Hall.
3. Compatriot
Gary
Horne reminded the BOM that the $200
pledged for the CAR had not been received as yet. The Secretary will
notify the
Treasurer.
4. The
President then
reported on the Fund Raiser for the
year which was the Long Rifle and that a Compatriot in Kansas
won the prize. Compatriot VP Sam
Powell then explained the Calendar fund raiser for the coming year. The
State
CAR was the first to pledge $100 in support. Pledges were then made by
individuals and Chapters as follows: Blue
Ridge
$100-Feb; Compatriot Sprinkle $100; Compatriot Joe and wife Gail Harris
$100
for October; General Nathanial Greene $100-Mar; Yadkin Valley
$100 for July; Mecklenburg
$100 for May; Ed Privette
$100 for Sep; Catawba Valley
$100 for Jun; le
Marquis $100; Bathabra $100 Oct; Bob Yankel $100 Dec. Following the
pledges,
Compatriot C.D. Williams was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation on
behalf
of Past PG Roland Downing. Compatriot Harris presented the award for
the PG
Downing. At this point the BOM adjourned for lunch.
5. Call
to order was
made and a drawing was held for a $10
gas card. Compatriot Sprinkle finally won.
6. The
Yadkin
Valley
war presented its
Charter by the President. Chapter President Compatriot Ellis Hamby
received the
award on behalf of the Chapter. The General George Washington Chapter
Charter
will be presented at a later time. Two new chapters are expected in Elizabeth
City
and Statesville.
7.
Delegates for
annual Congress were selected. The
following are recommended to be approved:
Sam Powell,
Frank Horton, Jay Stobb,
Gary Horne, Grady Hall, Stewart Dunnaway, John Misenheimer,
Bob Owens, C.D. Williams, John
Sullivan,
Steve Pittard, Nat
Clark, Ray Maxson,
Clark
Wiser, Jeff Lambert, John Thornhill, Kurt Van Tassel, and John
Robinson. The
Secretary
explained that we did not have our number of delegates yet
but should
soon.
8. Compatriot
John Sullivan covered the State
Convention to be held in Greensboro
and pointed out
that an application and map
was in the BOM
book.
9. The
President then covered the Center for
Advancing American Heritage challenge. This will be
The
National Society’s new home and library
when built. A new Ed. Director has been
hired. Work is ongoing to get the
matching funds needed to start construction. Compatriot Ken Ingraham
has established
a
matching challenge for up to 3000 during the next two months ending on 30
Nov 2007. Compatriot
Tim
Berly is the State
Chairman for the CAAH. The BOM will contribute
$200 on a motion
made by
Compatriot Maxson seconded by Compatriot Jim Becker.
- The
memorial membership question was explained by the Secretary. This a
program approved by the National
Trustees which allowed deceased members of a SAR proposer, no further
back than two positions to become members for one year. Compatriot Paul
Teem requested an exception to the policy wanting to go on different
lines from the patriot ancestor. This was disapproved by the National
Representatives. A second request was submitted and the state chapter
will again request an exception.
- The By-Law change on page
37 was explained by Compatriot Clark. Since it is recommended for
approval from Committee no motion was need and a 2nd
was made by Compatriot Horne. It was approved for presentation at the
Annual Convention. (Since that time it has been noted that this will be
a Constitution change).
- Next Committee reports were rendered. Compatriot
Powell stressed the need to get awards into him for deserving
Compatriots. Two posters were presented by Compatriot Hall and the
winner was selected. Compatriot Maxson announced that Eagle Scout
Michael Kennedy was to receive that award.
The National Oration Committee will give each State
Chapter who send a contestant $500 for expenses this year. Money will
come from the GW Fund. The Flag Committee Chair, Compatriot Berly
indicated that we need more chapters to participate if we are to get
the streamer this year. Compatriot VP Powell announced that the 2011
Congress will be in Winston-Salem, NC. This was
approved at the last Trustee meeting. Compatriot Hall announced the
next slate of officers: President: Dr. Sam Powell, VP: LTC Frank
Horton,: Secretary: Steve Pittard; Treasurer: Robert Owens; Registrar:
Jim Becker: Chaplain: The Rev. Dr. Clark Wiser; Historian: John
Thornhill; Genealogist: Dr. Randy Steele; Web Master: LtCmder Bob
Yankle; Dev Officer: Tim Berly; East VP: Steve Avent; Central VP: Jeff
Lambert: West VP: Ellis Hamby: Nominating Chair: Grady Hall: National
Trustee: Clark Wiser: Alt Trustee: Steve Pittard.
- The president then urged
the members present to use the BOM book as it has current addresses and
names of Chapter presidents and committee chairs.
- The National Trustee then
committed on the efforts that NC is making at the National level by
attendance at the Trustee meetings and committee work.
- The meeting closed with
the SAR Recessional.
Franklin N. Horton
Franklin N. Horton
Secretary
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