| SUBMARINERS
ASSOCIATION OF
CANADA |
| CENTRAL
BRANCH |
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Minutes of the Monthly
Meeting
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| 18 April 2006 |
| 1. |
The
President, Peter Wilkins, brought the meeting to order at 19:30 and
welcomed the members present. A minute silence was held for our
soldiers killed on duty and the President read a short prayer.
Peter
Wilkins
Jim Wilson
Terry Jones
Ray Firth
Alan Murphy
Bill Black
Bert Houde
Shane Irvine
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Peter
Bowen
Butch Thompson
Jim Pfaff
Bruce McLean
Gord Burns
Gerry Rutherford
Bill Bradshaw
Dent Harrison
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Fred
Schatz
Grahame Hall
George Sullivan
Don McKerraker
Bob Wallace
Bob Emery(SAOC W Sec.) Randy Gilbert(Guest)
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2.
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There were no
applications for membership in SAOC (Central) this month
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3.
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The previous
minutes were read. A motion was made by Bill Bradshaw, and seconded by
Peter Bowen, to accept the minutes as read. The motion was carried.
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| 4. |
Reports:
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a.
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Treasurer: Gord Burns made the treasurer’s report, our
current net worth is $6,811.70 It was moved by Gord Burns to accept the
report as read, and seconded by George Sullivan. Motion carried.
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b.
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Membership: Reported by Fred
Schatz that we have 199 paid members.
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c.
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Entertainment:
Peter Heppelston was not present, no entertainment reported.
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| d |
Slops: George Sullivan reported
that he has new dolphin pins in stock at $10 each. And he is looking
into new nametags and window stickers.
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e.
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Our NCVA rep.
Peter Wilkins, reported that the Waterloo ON. is building a Veterans
Memorial and are looking for support.
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f.
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Web Page:
Reported by George Sullivan that the transition over to Stu Glen was
proceeding well.
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| 5. |
Correspondence
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No correspondence reported.
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| 6. |
Old
Business:
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a.
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Top Student Award, Motioned by George Sullivan to award
permanent custody of the award to SAOC East and that the financial
support be discussed after conferring with SAOC West. Moved by Gord
Burns and seconded by Terry Jones. Motion Carried.
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b.
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Musee de la
mer: Reported by the President that S/M Middleton and S/M McCracken had
each donated $100 for the Onondaga Project.
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| 7. |
New
Business
a.
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Battle of the Atlantic Sunday, Terry Jones will be Laying
the wreath at the Legion Ottawa Hull Branch. Bill Black will be
representing KVA and President Peter Wilkins for SOAC Central at the
Cenotaph
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b.
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Sick and
Visiting: Reported that Keith Voller is doing well and George Sullivan
has a nice cast. If anyone knows of an ailing comrade please be
sure to inform someone on the executive committee.
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c.
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SAOC West
Secretary Bob Emery Presented Admiral McLean with a life time
membership to the SAOC West.
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| 8. |
50/50 Draw:
$10.00 was added to the 50/50 from this meeting for a total of $83.00.
Rob Quaia won but was not present to receive.
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| 9. |
It was
moved by George Sullivan, and seconded by Gord Burns that this meeting
be adjourned at 20:20. The motion was carried.
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Next
meeting: Tuesday May 23, 2006; Tuesday June 20, 2006;
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| Original signed by:
Peter Wilkins
President
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Original signed by:
Bob Wallace
Secretary
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