1.     The President brought the Meeting to order at 19:30 hours. The following members were present: 
 

3.     The minutes of the previous meeting 23 Oct, 1999 were read . There  were no omissions or errors.  Moved by
        the Vice President and 2nd by Tony O'Hara that the minutes be adopted as read.                          Carried

4.     The treasurer's report was presented by Gerry Rutherford. He indicated there was a balance of $2703.05
         Moved by Gerry Rutherford that the report be adopted as read. 2nd by Tony O'Hara                   Carried.

5.   Reports: 

     a.  Slops:     Key chain order is in.

     b.  Entertainment chairman confirmed the luncheon will be held at Hoo Doo McFiggens at noon, 10 Dec 1999
         There will be draws on various prizes.

6.     Correspondence:  The president indicated he had received a copy of the letter from Lloyd Barnes sent by 
        SAOC (West) to SA (Canadian Branch) in response to amalgamating . Their response was basically 
        the same as ours choosing to decline forming an umbrella organization and leaving things as they are. 

7.    Old Business: 

      a.   Remembrance Day ceremonies were attended by three of our members and a wreath laid on behalf of the 
            Association.

      b.   Submarine Museum - the article in the National Post was discussed and other than some minor errors
            it was agreed it was a good article which appears to have generated some action/interest in the right 
            areas.

8.    New Business:

     a.   Presentations  - Mike Young gave a presentation of the Submarine Museum Feasibility study to a CERA
           course in the Louis St. Laurent Building which they were quite impressed with.

     b.  Visits - Tony O'hara gave us a an overview on his recent visit to VSEL in Barrow in Furness. Access was
           very restricted in all areas therefore he didn't get to see very much. He did note that it appears several 
           unforeseen problems have arisen and boat delivery will probably be delayed.

     c.  Visits - While Tony was in Barrow he attended a Submariners Association (UK) meeting at the Barrow in 
          Furness branch; he indicated he was well received and there was no shortage of rum. He met the Barrow 
          members who missed the opportunity to visit with us last year and presented them with key chains
          and lapel pins. A motion was made by the president that the costs of the items ($36.00) should be 
          recovered from the incidentals portion of our budget. Seconded by Bert Houde.                          Carried.

    d.  Questions were raised on  placing of some of our funds into a vehicle providing a better interest return.
          Several options were discussed and Gerry Rutherford will look into various options available.

    e.  A suggestion was made on providing scholership, a plaque or something simular to some organization
         as a means of increasing our visibility. After a lengthy discussion it was decided not to get into a
         situation where we have a long term commitment in providing funds. A one time cost of purchasing a
         presentation plaque for top student etc. in the submarine school or something simular will be investigated. 
         This type of  item would remain in the school with tally plates added as courses graduated.         

9.  It was moved that the meeting be adjourned at 20.15 by Rick Selka, 2nd by Peter Heppleston.        Carried.

Next meeting Tuesday, 18 January, 2000 at the C&PO's mess HMCS Carleton. 

Future meetings:   February 22,  March 21,  April 18,  May 23,  June 20.

 Monthly Draw.  The winner of the 50/50 was Bill Kinnear, member not present.  Sum of $36.50 carried over to 
the next meeting