LTC Franklin N. Horton, USA, (Ret.)

Secretary

North Carolina Society

Sons of the American Revolution

DRAFT

April 21, 2007

 

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1.  The annual meeting was called to order by President Compatriot LTC Joe E. Harris, Jr. USA, Ret., at 1430 hours. The Colors under command of Compatriot Larry Brown, Nathanial Greene Chapter were presented.  The invocation was given by The Rev. Compatriot Dr. A. Clark Wiser. President Harris led Compatriots in the pledge of allegiance and the SAR pledge.

 

2.  Greetings were received by the President of the Nathanial Greene Chapter Compatriot John Sullivan who indicated that the chapter was glad that all Compatriots came and supported the SAR and that continued emphasis on the youth should be maintained. Greetings were received by the Vice President General Greg O’Hanissian who spoke later, the President of NCSSR Compatriot LTC Frank Horton, USA, Ret and by the Secretary General NSSAR Captain Bruce Wilcox, USN, Ret.

 

3.  Gifts were presented and received by the President as follows:

a.  President Harris and wife, Lady Gail $100 in support of the 2007-2008 calendar project.

b.  NCSSAR Sr. VP Compatriot Dr. Sam Powell presented two gifts, $2000 from him and $3000 from Compatriot Ken Ingraham.

c.  Compatriot Dr. Bill Holt $100 sponsorship for Feb. in the Calendar project.

d.  Tracy Chilton, the winner of the poster contest, presented $50. This was presented by Compatriot Grady Hall on their behalf.

e. Compatriot Tim Berly the NCSSAR CAAH representative reported that from 2003-2006, NC compatriots have contributed $18,082 (17 gifts so far). The goal is $50 to $100 from each member of the State Society.

f. Larry Brown $116 in late registrations

g. Compatriot Hall presented $50 from the Salisbury Chapter.

h. Compatriot John Robinson presented $1000 to the CAAH from the Blued Ridge Chapter, NCSSAR.       

 

4.  The minutes were approved by the members upon motion of Compatriot Dick Bishop 2nd by Compatriot Dr. Bob Sprinkle.

 

5.  Delegates were elected to the congress as follows: Compatriot Sam Powell, Frank Horton, Grady Hall, Steve Pittard, Clark Wiser, Jay Stobbs, C.D. Williams, Nat Clark, Jeff Lambert, Bob Sprinkle, Mike Mathis, Bob Owens, John Thornhill, John Sullivan, Stuart Dunaway, Kurt Van Tassel, Kin Patterson, and John Misenheimer upon motion by John Thornhill 2nd by Jim Becker.

 

6.  Compatriot Harry Goodman presented the financial report which was approved upon motion by Bob Sprinkle and 2nd by Compatriot Bill Snyder.

 

7.  The Reverend Dr. Clark Wiser then conducted a Memorial Service for those compatriots who were called to see their ancestors during the past year. The president then presented a special gift to Compatriots Williams and Clark for their support during his administration.

 

8. The proposed by-law change which called for the appointment of two additional area vice presidents was approved by the membership. Since it came from committee as a recommendation a 2nd was offered by Compatriot Ray Maxson.

 

9. The election of officers was next and the slate as recommended by the Committee chairman Compatriot Grady Hall and published on page  15 was approved. Compatriot Thornhill as historian was inadvertently left off but added before the nominations closed. Nominations ceased upon motion by Compatriot Dick bishop 2nd by Compatriot Harry Goodman.

 

10.  Compatriot Horton made a motion at this point that the SAR support the CAR president project with a contribution of $1000. The motion was 2nd by Compatriot Hall and the membership approved.

 

11.  The Sr. VP then reported on the proposed area re-organization of counties. He then ask Compatriot Jim Hill to explain the policy for the National Society to support of $500 for the Oration Contest winner. The members voted to allow the $500 for meals and lodging and travel to the National Congress. The motion was 2nd by Compatriot Ray Maxson. Compatriot John Thornhill announced the update of the State History and copies were provided to every member. Compatriot Thornhill then described the Centennial medal and medallion.  Only 100 medallions, 500 large medals and 750 miniature medals will be struck at a cost of $4,000. Recommendations were sought for the color of the medal drape. Compatriot Powell then informed the members of the status of the calendar project, indicating that more than two sponsors will be accepted and that the only problem might be in the picture selection. He also indicated that he needed input on events.

 

12.  President Harris then presented a gavel to the president of the General Francis Nash Chapter for their re-start, and President Ellis Hamby the president of the Yadkin Valley Chapter. Compatriot Avent will present the Gavel to Compatriot Dailey of the General Washington Chapter.

 

13.  Compatriot Dr. Sprinkle then announced the Moravian grave marking on 9 July in Winston-Salem. One of his ancestors will be honored at that time.

 

14.  Compatriot Grady Hall, National Trustee encouraged all to attend the leadership meetings at Louisville and the National Congress.

 

15. VPG O’Hanesian then spoke and encouraged all to attend the Buford ceremony on 26 May and the SC ball on 22 Dec. In addition he announced the South Atlantic District meeting in FL during the FL convention.

 

16.  Sec General Wilcox then ask for continued support of the CAAH, and echoed Compatriot Hall about attendance and participation in National events. He congratulated the membership on the current convention and the conduct of business and also ask that if any compatriot wanted to be placed on a certain committee to please let him know.

 

17.  The site of the next annual meeting will be at Hickory, NC in 2008. The date has been decided but was not announced at that time.

                18.         The meeting then closed with the SAR Recessional and benediction given by Compatriot 

                        Clark Wiser.

 

 

Franklin N. Horton

Franklin N. Horton

Secretary