1.     The President brought the Meeting to order at 13:30 hours. The following members were present: 
 

2.     There were no new members for this month:

3.     The minutes of the previous meeting 21 Sep, 1999 were read by the secretary. There  were no omissions 
        or errors.  Moved by the secretary and 2nd by Keith Voller that the minutes be adopted as read.      Carried

4.     The audited treasurer's report was presented by Gerry Rutherford. He indicated there was a balance of $2909.41
         It was moved by Gerry Rutherford that the edited report be adopted as read. 2nd by Fred Glover     Carried.
 
5.   Reports: 

     a.    Slops:     25 key chains and lapel pins have been ordered and will be given to the Secretary for presentation
                              to new members.

        b.  Entertainment chairman indicated that a luncheon will be held at Hoo Doo McFiggens at noon, 10 Dec 1999
            There will be door prizes presented.

        Museum project. Sherm Embree indicated a letter from the museum has been sent DND. This was a result of
        from a variety of preliminary meetings. We must now wait for decisions to be made by higher authorities. 

6.     Correspondence:  The president read a letter received from Roy Pepper, President, Submariner's Association
        (Canadian Branch) indicating how their survey went. They elected for option 2, to form an ubbrella organization
        with Submariner's Association (Canadian Branch) and SAOC Central and West.
 
7.    Old Business: 

      a.   The president indicated Perley Hospital has accepted rotation of our personnel as requested.

      b.   Incorperation is about 1/4 of the way to a presentation to the members.

      c.   Sherm Embree indicated the Museum project is still active, however, more government commitment
            is required in order for the museum to proceed.

8.    New Business:

     a.   One nomination for treasurer, Gerry Rutherford. Voted in unanimously.                                       Carried. 

     b.  The position of secretary remains unchanged. Fred Schatz agreed to stay on for another year.

     c.   Fiscal year 99/00 budget remains unchanged from the previous year.

           Mail services    $1800.00                 BBQ           $1500.00
           Entertainment   $  200.00                 Incidental  $  300.00

           Final approval of budget will be done at the January, 2000 meeting based on renewals and budget
           adjusted accordingly. Moved by Gord Burns and 2nd by Rick Selka this budget be accepted as 
           read.                                                                                                                                                  Carried. 

     d.  Umbrella organizations, re: correspondence from SA(CB) branch, after a lengthy discussion
          and consideration it was moved by Mike Young and 2nd by Gerry Rutherford not to form an
          umbrella organization. On receipt of West Coast Chapter views the president to draft a response
          to Submariner's Association (Canadian Branch).

9.  It was moved that the meeting be adjourned at 15:00 by Sherm Embree, 2nd by Dave Yeo.    Carried

Next meeting Tuesday, 23 November, 1999 at the C&PO's mess HMCS Carleton. 

 Monthly Draw.  The winner of the 50/50 was Brian Buhr, member not present.  Sum of $28.50 carried over to 
the next meeting