SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
CENTRAL BRANCH
  MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING

20 April, 1999

1.   The President brought the Meeting to order at 19:40 hours. The following members were present: 
 

Terry Jones
George Sullivan
Bruce MacLean
Mike MacGillivary
Don Castilloux
Don McKerracher

Dr. Jack Granatstein   (Guest)
Ken Holt (Guest)

Fred Schatz
Brian Cooper
Tony O'Hara
Keith Voller
Mike Young
Steve Lotan

Charles Gruchy   (Guest)

Terry Wyss
Sherm Embree
Gerry Rutherford
Steve Smyth
Butch Thompson
Dave Ashling

James Whitham   (Guest)

2.   The following names were received for membership and are now members of the Submariners Association  of 
Canada (Central). 
 
Phil Rody  ~  Elliot Lake, Ont. Dicky Newman ~ Rothsay, N.B.

3.   The minutes of the previous meeting 23 March 1999 were read by the secretary. There were no omissions or errors. 
Moved by the secretary that the minutes be adopted as read. Seconded by Butch Thompson          Carried.

4.   The treasurer was absent. Nil report.

5.   Reports: 

   a.   Old Business: 

Sherm Embree presented an overview to the museum staff,  Dr. Jack Granatstein (Project Director) Mr. Charles
Gruchy (Museum Director) and James Whitham (Curator  Vimy House) on the submarine feasabilty study. They
were then presented the complete report for evaluation and use. Brief details are on page 6 of the newsletter.

   b.  New Business:  

The President made a motion to investigate registering the Association name. Communication with the President
of the West Coast Chapter was met with favourable comments. If this is feasable costs would be split by both
chapters.  Seconded by Butch Thompson.   Carried.

6.   It was moved that the meeting be adjourned at 20:35 by Gerry Rutherford, seconded by Tony O'Hara.      Carried. 

The winner of the 50/50 draw was Terry Wyss,  the member was present. The sum of $70.50 was won. 

Next meeting is on  18 May 99,  future meetings  22 June 99, 21 Sep 99. 
 

Original signed by: 

Fred Schatz 
Secretary

Original signed by: 

George Sullivan 
President