2.  Wednesday, March 17th   and April 21st are the dates scheduled for the pizza luncheons.   Arrangements are complete for the March 17th date.  Volunteers may be needed for April.

3.  Christie will coordinate with Larry and Andy to make arrangements to meet with the Commander and present him a RATIII shirt.

Vice President
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1.  Present
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Treasurer
-
1. Present
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Master-at-Arms
-
1.  Present
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  A sign has been made to put up when donations are being solicited.

2.  The organization was nominated for the 2010 "The Spirit of Hope Award'.  Tim Farley did an excellent job of ensuring all the paperwork was in order.  Larry submitted the award paperwork March 1st.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  Tim suggested we start planning our spring event for the Hospital in May.  The following volunteered:

      Larry will coordinate with the Hospital on a date.
      Tim will decide on a menu and do the shopping.  Leon and Mary will take care of the deserts
      Phil, Larry and Jerry volunteered to help with the shopping or whatever is needed.

2.  The location of the POW memorial table will be moved to another location in the cafeteria for more visibility.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 04MAR10 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Garlene Wilson
Secretary
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OPENED MEETING 10JAN10 1500
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President:  Opening Comments:
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1.  The Christmas went excellent!  All worked out well thanks to Santa (Roger Crone), The Admiral's visit, THe Classic Cruiser Car Club Member, the therapy dogs and all the Association Members.  I thought is was the best Christmas Party so far :)
2.  Check the website, all the Christmas stuff is up.
3.  Another big thanks to Red Knights Chapter 8 for their donation.  I visited in person and we gave them a nice certificate of thanks in recognition.
4.  I visited the Classic Cruisers Car Club and gave the a Certificate of appreciation for the money donated to fund the Christmas Party.  I was a fun visit :)
5.  The Classic Cruiser Car Club is asking for us to host an award plaque at the next car show in April.  This was voted on and approved.
6.  Tim is working a sign project.  We voted and approved for one sing 2" x 4", identical to our business card, to use at functions.  Not to exceed $120.00.  He is waiting on a quote at this time.
7.  Next pizza lunches are 20JAN10 and 17FEB10 at 1130.   The following members have volunteered to bring the following to the 20JAN10 lunch:
- Pizza pickup - Larry W.
- Plates, cups, forks and napkins - Leon M.
- Sodas - Tony W.
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Vice President
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1.  Not Present
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Treasurer
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1.  Bank balance is:  $1082.80
2.  90% paid membership for 2010 (5 left to go)
3.  40 members total (11 new)
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Master-at-Arms
-
1.  Present
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  The Christmas went excellent!  All worked out well thanks to Santa (Roger Crone), The Admiral's visit, THe Classic Cruiser Car Club Member, the therapy dogs and all the Association Members.  I thought is was the best Christmas Party so far :)
2.  Another big thanks to Red Knights Chapter 8 for their donation.  I visited in person and we gave them a nice certificate of thanks in recognition.
3.  I visited the Classic Cruisers Car Club and gave the a Certificate of appreciation for the money donated to fund the Christmas Party.  It was a fun visit :)
4.  Clothing Order:  The catalog is located at Tim Farley's desk.  Please stop by to place an order as soon as possible.  Call Tim to find out where he is located.  Order cutoff os 31JAN10.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  The Classic Cruiser Car Club is asking for us to host an award plaque at the next car show in April.  This was voted on and approved.
2.  Tim is working a sign project.  We voted and approved for one sing 2" x 4", identical to our business card, to use at functions.  Not to exceed $120.00.  He is waiting on a quote at this time.
3.  Next pizza lunches are 20JAN10 and 17FEB10 at 1130.   The following members have volunteered to bring the following to the 20JAN10 lunch:
- Pizza pickup - Larry W.
- Plates, cups, forks and napkins - Leon M.
- Sodas - Tony W.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 10JAN10 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Tim Farley for
Garlene Wilson
Secretary
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OPENED MEETING 03DEC09 1500
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President:  Opening Comments:
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1.  The Treasurer provided the following report for this meeting - We presently have an ending balance of:  $3546.65.
2.  The Christmas activity is scheduled for December 16th.   Christie and Larry were not able to get commitments for a Santa.  Larry and Charlie will check to see if they can contact someone.  Larry indicated that we will anticipate and prepare for 15 patients during Christmas.  Susan is not able to purchase the items needed for the Christmas stockings this year.  Larry E. volunteered to purchase the Wii games.  Tim has the stockings.  Leon and Andy will purchase some items and a team will meet December 9th, 1000hrs in the cafeteria to stuff the stockings.
3.  Wednesday, December 16th the following members are responsible for:
      Pizza pickup and sodas - Larry
      Plates, cups, forks and napkins - Leon
      Cake - Andy
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Vice-President
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1.  Present
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Treasurer
-
1. Not in attendance but passed that the bank balance is:  $3546.65
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Master-at-Arms
-
1.  Present
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OLD BUSINESS:
-
1. Clothing Order:  The catalog is located at Tim Farley's desk.  Please stop by to place an order as soon as possible.  Call Tim to find out where he is located.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  Christie will coordinate with Larry and Andy to make arrangements to meet with the Commander and present him a RATIII hat.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 03DEC09 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Garlene Wilson
Secretary
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OPENED MEETING 05NOV09 1500
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President:  Opening Comments:
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1.  The Treasurer provided the following report for this meeting - We presently have an ending balance of:  $949.65.  There were three generous donations from the following:  Marty Wright's Classic Cruisers Car Club - $2,000;   Christie Bowers' bike organization (Red Knights Chapter 8) - $500.00 and Wendell Bibbs church (Name?) - $100.00.  There is a stipulation from the Classic Cruisers Car Club that their donation be provided for Christmas stocking stuffers, Wii game(s), etc. that are issued to the McGuire's Hospital VA veterans.

2.  The Christmas activity is scheduled for December 16th.   Volunteers are needed to purchase and stuff the stockings prior to the Christmas activity.  Christie will check with 'Santa' to see if he can join us.  Larry indicated he will also check.  The plans concerning the activity will be finalized during December's meeting.

3.  Wednesday, November 18th is the date scheduled for the VA Hospital's pizza luncheon.

      Pizza pickup and sodas - Larry
      Plates, cups, forks and napkins - Leon

Tim volunteered to meet them in front of the hospital to help transport the items.

Vice President
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1. Not in attendance
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Treasurer
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1. Not in attendance but passed that the bank balance is:  $949.65
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Master-at-Arms
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1.  Not in attendance
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. Clothing Order:  The catalog is located at Tim Farley's desk.  Please stop by to place an order as soon as possible.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  November 18th - Pizza luncheon and December 16th - Christmas activity at McGuire Hospital

2.  If you are reading these minutes, try to plan and attend the next meeting.   Meetings are scheduled the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise notified.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 05NOV09 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Garlene Wilson
Secretary
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OPENED MEETING 01OCT09 1500
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President:  Opening Comments:
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1.  We have a box of hamburgers left from the Picnic.  Larry has them on ice.  Though the picnic achieved it goals as we signed up another 5 members, it is felt the turnout by the members was weak and we miss additional opportunities for new members.
2.  Pizza Lunch set for 14OCT09. Talked to Paulette Beasley at the VA Hospital and asked that staff hold off on lunch until all Vets and their families have finished their lunch.
Volunteers for October Pizza Lunch:
Tim & Larry W. - Pizza
Sodas - Left from picnic
Leon - Plates/Napkins
3.  Golf Tournament delayed until spring.  Focus on our tournament will be as a tune-up for the upcoming season.
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Vice President:
-
1.  Not in attendance
-
Secretary:
-
1.  Not in attendance
-
Treasurer:
-
1.  Not in attendance but, passed that the bank balance is: $543.14
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Master-at-Arms:
-
1.  Not in attendance
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  GOLF TOURNAMENT: See above in President's Comments.
2.  WENDELL BIBB'S BAND:   Under new management and we should be able to book them into our next event!  Wendell is their new Manager :)  Go Wendell.
3.  WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM:  Wendell Bibb is asking for assistance from the Association to Coordinate Fishing excursions at Fort AP Hill for the "Wounded Warrior" Program.   He is gathering additional information and will bring to the next meeting.  Sound like a good thing to the Association to be involved with.  Would only be a 2 or 3 time per year event.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  OFFICER ELECTIONS COMPLETE:
NEW OFFICERS:
President: Larry Waichulis
Vice-President: Andy Whatley
Treasurer: Mike Wisk
Secretary: Garlene Wilson
Master-at-Arms: Leon Martin
2.  CLOTHING ORDER:  We are taking orders for clothes.  Please stop by Tim Farley's desk and see the catalog.
3.  HONORARY MEMBERSHIP FOR RADM GRIFFITH.  T-shirt on order.  Larry will present with certificate.  Date TBD.
4.  PUBLICITY: An article is in work by Cathy Hopkins for RAT 3.  Tim Farley gave the History book and Picture CD to her.  She is doing a combination article to include Sal & Cathy's Therapy Dogs.
5.  ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS ON BOARD:  DSCR Active Duty Officers and Enlisted are showing a big interest in coming to the Pizza Lunches.  Tim Farley has gotten the enlisted email addresses and LtCol John Smith (for the Officers).  LtCol Smith has put out the challenge :)
6.  PRESIDENTIAL PLAQUE:  The President's Desk Plaque was ceremonially passed to the new incoming President; Larry Waichulis.
7.  2009 CHRISTMAS PARTY:  This year it has been proposed we throw a party with the traditional stockings but instead of a $50.00 bill in the stockings, let's buy the Ward 2B Leisure Room a Wii System.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 01OCT09 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Timothy A. Farley, for Garlene Wilson
SECRETARY
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OPENED MEETING 03SEP09 1500
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President - Opening Comments:
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1. Approved minutes for AUG 2009.
2. Pizza Lunch set for 16SEP09
Volunteers:
Tim & Larry W.: Pizza
Wendell: Sodas
Leon: Plates/Napkins
3. Officer Nominations
4. Fundraising
5. Dues
6. New Members
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Vice President:
-
1. Not in attendance
-
Secretary:
-
1. Not in attendance
-
Treasurer:
-
1. Bank Balance: $350.67
2. Received $115.00 donation from Dr. Chirkinian.  Drafted and send a letter of thanks to the good Doctor thanking him for his generous gift as follows:
"I am in receipt of your generous gift of financial aid to the Veterans at the McGuire Hospital. You continue to surprise and amaze the Association Members with your generous donations.  This time especially, having written your own personal check!  Honestly, if it were not for patriots like you, we could not do all things we do at the hospital!  Your monies are going directly to the veterans in the form of "Comfort Food".  As you may imagine, the sterile environment at the hospital is tough on the guys.  So, our visits have helped break up the boredom and gives them something to look forward to :)  Please visit the RAT 3 Web site under "COMPLETED VOLUNTEER PROJECTS ARCHIVE" and see what we have been up to :)  I want to thank you for your support as you are a valued Honorary Member of or Association.  Bravo Zulu!!!!!!!"
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Master-at-Arms:
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1.  Golf tournament - pricing/setup as follows:
1st Annual Richmond Area Top III Charity Golf Tournament.
Brookwoods Golf Course
$32.00  Green/Cart Fee
$7 +/- for a Boxed Lunch
They will furnish a drink cart to us.  The driver will have to sign away his/her life and 1st born son to operate it.
We must buy the beer for the cart from them.
We can furnish our own sodas/candy/snacks, etc. to sell
We can sell "Mulligan's" to add $ to the kitty.
We will need:
4-1st place trophies
4-2nd place trophies
4-3rd place trophies
4- donkeys asses (last place)
1- Long Drive prize
2- Closest to the pin prizes
I may be able to get green fees coupons for prizes also.
Maybe one of our sponsor(s) would donate an item(s) to raffle off and/or
use as prizes, or purchase our trophies.
So.....We must charge $32.00 +$7 + $(trophies) +$(prizes)
My own personal opinion is we charge them no more than $60 per person entry fee, and go for raffles/mulligan's/sodas/snacks to make money.  I have no clue as to the cost of the trophies.
Gary is sending out final notice of event to gauge interest before committing to or cancelling event.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  GOLF TOURNAMENT - See above in General Discussion
2.  MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Back on the table :)  Leon wants to put together a bake sale and membership drive concept.  He is coordinating.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  OFFICER NONINATIONS:  Nominations have been close with a huge nomination list.  Over the next 10 days the president will be making some phone calls to commitment from nominees then a slate of new officers will be forwarded, via email, to the membership for a final vote.
2.  NEW MEMBER:  We have a new Member: Bishop Hart.  Please join me in welcoming him to the Association :)
3.  WENDELL BIBB'S BAND:   Under new management and we should be able to book them into our next event!  Wendell is their new Manager :)  Go Wendell.
4.  WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM:  Wendell Bibb is asking for assistance from the Association to Coordinate Fishing excursions at Fort AP Hill for the "Wounded Warrior" Program.   He is gathering additional information and will bring to the next meeting.  Sound like a good thing to the Association to be involved with.  Would only be a 2 or 3 time per year event.
5.  FALL PICNIC: For both Association Members and prospective new members.  Leon is sending out an email for commitment on the details and we are having is in September.  Please volunteer to assist in some way when the email comes out :)  We will be coordination the Membership Drive with the picnic.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 03SEP09 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Timothy A. Farley, for LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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OPENED MEETING 06AUG09 1500
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>President opened with various comments regarding Pizza Luncheon and
> Membership - see notes: below
>
>Secretary read minutes from last meeting
>
> NOTES:
>
> 1) VA pizza luncheon scheduled for 19 August 2009.
>      Same team to complete as last month
>      Negotiating 'Flat Rate' from Pizza Parlor for this event and subsequent
>
> 2) Fund Raising Ideas:
        * CAP - Food/Snack sales during drill (Southside Sqdn VA60)
        * CAR WASH
        * Internal Membership donations
        * Cookout  (On Post?)
       * Golf Mtg at Ft LEE - could be included as part of MbrShip Drive
>
> 3) Membership Drive:  Will add adverts to Elknet: Picnic type drive
       in September - most likely a Friday
>
> 4) Treasury: Available funds to date is $345.37.
>      Pizza Parlor owes $40.00 due to overcharge from last pizza luncheon
>
> 5) New Officers: President will be posting Nominees for final votes
>
> 6) New associate members are added to ranks - Check Website
>
> 7) Gary will remain an active member after retiring.
>
> 8) Member Comments:
>
>       Windell: Plaques - will receive a plaque as needed for upcoming
>           retirement
>
ADJOURNED MEETING ON 06AUG09 AT 1535
>
> Larry Evans, Secretary
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OPENED MEETING 08JUL09 1500
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> "Tim,
> We were a little short handed at yesterday's meet that suppose to have taken
> place yesterday (7 July 09) in the center cafeteria at 1500 hrs. There were
> only 2 attendee the Vice and the Treasurer, so not must was discussed.
>
> NOTES:
>
> 1) We talked about the upcoming VA pizza luncheon scheduled for 22 July
> 2009.
> Volunteers:
> Pizza pick-up - Tim & Larry W
> Sodas - Wendell
> Plates & Napkins - Leon
>
> 2) The same people and functions can be carried over for the August 2009 VA
> pizza luncheon unless someone else steps forward to volunteer.
>
> 3) I talked to Dan Freye from the center law office about having a bake sale
> and he told me in a very nice way NO WAY. Apparently there are members of
> other charitable associations here on center who like to do the same, so the
> Commander choose not to open that can of warms. We'll have to think of other
> ways or plans to raise money.
>
> If anyone having any fund raising ideas, we would love to hear them.
>
> 4) Treasury: Available funds to date is $494.30. (about 3-4 more pizza
> luncheons)
>
>
> Leon Martin"
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 08JUL09 AT 1530
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OPENED MEETING 04JUN09 1500
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President:
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1. Approved minutes for MAY 2009.
2. Pizza Lunch set for 22JUL09;
Volunteers:
Tim & Larry W.: Pizza
Wendell: Sodas
Leon: Plates/Napkins
3. Re-positioned POW/MIA Table to a more prominent location.
4. Spring Fling at the VA Hospital is a go with DJ (Lamerro Mason - 804-263-7742).  We also agreed to tip him $50.00.
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Vice President:
-
1. Not in attendance
-
Secretary:
-
1. Not in attendance
-
Treasurer:
-
1. Bank Balance: $1,012.20
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Master-at-Arms:
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General Discussion:

1.  Golf tournament - pricing/setup as follows:
1st Annual Richmond Area Top III Charity Golf Tournament.

Brookwoods Golf Course
$32.  Green/Cart Fee
$7 +/- for a Boxed Lunch
They will furnish a drink cart to us.  The driver will have to sign away his/her life and 1st born son to operate it.
We must buy the beer for the cart from them.
We can furnish our own sodas/candy/snacks, etc. to sell
We can sell "Mulligan's" to add $ to the kitty.
We will need:
4-1st place trophies
4-2nd place trophies
4-3rd place trophies
4- donkeys asses (last place)
1- Long Drive prize
2- Closest to the pin prizes
I may be able to get green fees coupons for prizes also.
Maybe one of our sponsor(s) would donate an item(s) to raffle off and/or
use as prizes, or purchase our trophies.
So.....We must charge $32.00 +$7 + $(trophies) +$(prizes)
My own personal opinion is we charge them no more than $60 per person entry fee, and go for raffles/mulligan's/sodas/snacks to make money.  I have no clue as to the cost of the trophies.
2.  Leon wants to put together a bake sale and membership drive concept.  He is coordinating.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  Golf Tournament - See above in General Discussion
2.  Membership Drive - Back on the table :)  Leon wants to put together a bake sale and membership drive concept.  He is coordinating.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  No New Business discussed
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 04JUN09 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Timothy A. Farley, for LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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OPENED MEETING 07 MAY 2009 1500
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President:
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1. Approved minutes for APRIL 2009.
2. Pizza Lunch set for 20MAY09;
Volunteers:
Tim Farley: Pizza
John Hyde: Sodas
Garlene Wilson: Plates/Napkins
3. We have decided to move the VA Hospital Spring Picnic to the first or second.  Leon is sending an email to the Hospital to confirm the new date.
4. Two bands (Dr. Chirkinian) lined up to play at hospital.  We've tried
contacting a few time but bands have not replied.   Both are out for this event.  We are exploring Wendell Bibbs Band possibility.
5. Car Show:
We put out the "Jug" and got $96.27 before the rain came.  Great job to those who came out!
 6. Will approach Cafeteria Mgmt about location of 'Table of Honor' .  In work.
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Vice President:
-
1. Not in attendance
-
Secretary:
-
1. Not in attendance
-
Treasurer:
-
1. Bank Balance: $1,120.43
-
Master-at-Arms:
-
1.  Golf tournament pricing/setup as follows:

1st Annual Richmond Area Top III Charity Golf Tournament.

Brookwoods Golf Course
$32.  Green/Cart Fee
$7 +/- for a Boxed Lunch

They will furnish a drink cart to us.  The driver will have to sign away his/her life and
1st born son to operate it.

We must buy the beer for the cart from them.
We can furnish our own sodas/candy/snacks, etc. to sell
We can sell "Mulligan's" to add $ to the kitty.

We will need:
4-1st place trophies
4-2nd place trophies
4-3rd place trophies
4- donkeys asses (last place)
1- Long Drive prize
2- Closest to the pin prizes
I may be able to get green fees coupons for prizes also.

Maybe one of our sponsor(s) would donate an item(s) to raffle off and/or
use as prizes, or purchase our trophies.

So.....We must charge $32.00 +$7 + $(trophies) +$([prizes)

My own personal opinion is we charge them no more than $60 per person entry fee,
and go for raffles/mulligan's/sodas/snacks to make money.
I have no clue as to the cost of the trophies.
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General Discussion:
1.  C. York:  Suggested 'Gabe' should join since he is a new E7 :: Members
agreed but points made about orders that could possibly take him off
post.   Recommendation to pursue Active Duty in order to enhance
ties with Command Activities.  Members agree - all are encouraged to
recruit Active Duty.
2.  Made point of location of the 'Table of Honor' and
why it was so out of the way: Pres will approach mgmt.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  Spring VA Hospital Picnic - See above
2.  Golf Tournament - See above
3.  Membership Drive - Back on the table :)
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. No New Business discussed

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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 07MAY09 AT 1530
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SIGNED
Timothy A. Farley, for LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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OPENED MEETING 02 APR 2009 1500
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SECRETARY:
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1. Read minutes for 05MAR2009
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Approved minutes for 05MAR2009.
2. Still some outstanding clothes for pickup.
3. Extra Hats are available.
4. Susan was given a shirt.
5. Walt has still not received his shirt and cert.
3. Pizza Lunch set for 22APR09.
     Volunteers for APR 22nd, 2009 - Pizza Lunch:
     Larry W. Pizza
     Andy: Sodas
     Leon: Plates/Napkins
     John: Cake (Possible)
4. Pizza Lunch also set for 20MAY2009.
5. Two bands (Dr. Chicarian (spell)) lined up to play at hospital.  We've tried
     contacting a few time but bands have not replied.
6. Car Show:
     All Slots are filled but there's always room for more
     We have the "Jug"
          Will be advertising the use of donated funds
          If enough money collected we may try and cater next show
     Car Show will be held at the 'Church of the Nazarene' (VA288 and
          Courthouse)
7. Will approach Cafeteria Mgmt about location of 'Table of Honor'
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Vice President:
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1. Membership Drive:
     May have a few new members
     Will be at Pavilion w/food
2. Query: Spring events at the VA Hostital
3. Will check into using the DSCR Marquee and ElkCast
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Treasurer:
-
1. No Outstanding Checks
2. Bal: $581.34  --   $576.34 (avail)
3. Based on historical spending: RATIII is spending $180/mth on pizzas
4. Recommends increasing income to overcome possible EOY shortfalls
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C.York: Suggested 'Gabe' should join since he is a new E7 :: Members
agreed but points made about orders that could possibly take him off
post.   :Recommendation to pursue ActiveDuty in order to enhance
ties with Command Activities :: Members agree - all are encouraged to
recruit ActiveDuty
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General Discussion: Made point of location of the 'Table of Honor' and
why it was so out of the way :: Pres will approach mgmt
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. No Old Business discussed
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 03APR09 AT 1540
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SIGNED
LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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OPENED MEETING 05 MAR 2009 1500
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SECRETARY: Not in Attendance
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Read and approved minutes for 05FEB2009.
2. Clothes are in!  Still some outstanding for pickup.
3. Pizza Lunch set for 18MAR09.
Volunteers for Mar 18th, 2009 - Pizza Lunch:
Larry W. Pizza
Gary: Sodas
Tim: Plates/Napkins
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Vice President: Not in attendance
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SECRETARY: Not in Attendance
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Treasurer Report:
-
Share: $ 5.15
Draft: 612.14
1. Andy stated that his VFW may be interested in partnering with us on some future events.  We will se what comes up.  Sounds good!
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. "All outdoor functions are suspended until Spring"
2.  Discussed Point in Charter-- RATIII should continue to
give assistance where possible to E6 (& below) who are
striving for promotion
3. Discussed what is the base policy for using facilities already
owned by DSCR: (i.e. Jolly Elk/ Community Ctr/ Officer Club)
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 05MAR09 AT 1515
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SIGNED
Notes taken by Tim Farley, for
LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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OPENED MEETING 05 Feb 2009  1500
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SECRETARY: Read Old Business - JAN 08, 2009
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Approved Minutes for JAN 08, 2009.
2. Currently taking 'clothing' orders.  'Drop-Dead' on
    13Feb2009
3. For the Treasurer: $1126.55 in account
4. Pizza lunch scheduled for 18Feb and 18Mar
5. Member concerns over presentation and content of
    RAT III logo: "Logo is menacing and makes some members
    feel uncomfortable".
    Discussion: Can other logos be designed?  Much money
    has been spent on current logo and it is recognized.  Can
    the current logo be sub-designed- keeping current but
    presenting a design 'less menacing' on the clothing?  Again
    cost of logo and research could be time/money costly.
    Motion to Vote on creating a new design: Seconded: Vote
    to create a new design: Not carried.  Motion to Keep design
    as currently presented: Seconded: Motion to Vote to keep
    design as is: Seconded: Vote to keep design as is: Carried
    President declares that Design of the RATIII logo will be
    maintained as is.
6. Volunteers for Feb 18th, 2009 - Pizza Lunch:
       Larry W.  Pizza
       Mike: Sodas
       Leon: Plates/Napkins
7.  Volunteers for Mar 18th, 2009 - Pizza Lunch:
       Larry W. Pizza
       Gary: Sodas
       Tim: Plates/Napkins
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Vice President:
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1.  Needs check for sodas
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Treasurer Report:
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  Share:       $       5.15
  Draft:           1,126.55
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                    $ 1,131.70      Avail:  $ 1,126.70
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No comments from other officers.-
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Member Discussion:
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1.  How can contractors keep anyone from using the Officer's
     Club or Barn -- We supply our own food / Drink.  Analogy
     made that if we can bring our lunch into the cafeteria and
     not be charged (same contractor).. why would the same
     ideal not be applied to other DSCR Owned facilities?
     Larry Evans will do some research.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. Status of account: $1246.42.
    Christmas Stockings & Presents for VA Hosp Party: 1500.00
2. T.Farley has the 'Clothing Catalogue'.  All orders should go
    to him.
3. $1500.00 deposit (Check) went to Savings rather than
    Checking causing a minor 'glitch' when paying for the
    Christmas Party.  Future deposits should be (attempted)
    made earlier to give time for monies to appear in proper
    account.
4. "All outdoor functions are suspended until Spring"
5. Christmas Party was a huge success
6. Pizza Lunch was a success
7. Secretary has been identified: w/ Physical verification  (in
    short - was in attendance)
8. Discussed Point in Charter-- RATIII should continue to
    give assistance where possible to E6 (& below) who are
    striving for promotion
9. Discussed what is the base policy for using facilities already
    owned by DSCR: (i.e. Jolly Elk/ Community Ctr/ Officer Club)
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 05 FEB AT 1545
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SIGNED
LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 08 JAN 2009 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1.  Opened Meeting with status of account: $1246.42.
Christmas Stockings & Presents for VA Hospital Party: $1500.00
2.  Still need shirt for Walt w/Cert.
3.  T. Farley has the 'Clothing Catalogue'.  All orders should go
to him.
4.  $1500.00 deposit (Check) went to Savings rather than
Checking which caused a minor 'glitch'.
Andy adjusted account settings to compensate.
Future deposits should be (attempted)
made earlier to give time for monies to be credited.
5.  Re-iteration: "All outdoor functions are suspended until
spring"
6.  Christmas Party was a huge success: Thanks to all that
helped and attended.
7.  Pizza Lunch is scheduled for Jan 21st, 2009.
M. Henry - Napkins/Plates/Cups for 72
J. Hyde - Sodas (Cans)
Larry W. - Pizza
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  Not in attendance
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Has been identified: w/ Physical verification (in short - was
in attendance)
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TREASURER:
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1.  Not in attendance
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  In attendance
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1.  VA Christmas Party
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  Larry Evans:  Point in Charter-- RATIII should continue to
give assistance where possible to E6 (& below) who are
striving for promotion.
2.  Larry Evans:  What is the base policy for using facilities already owned
by DSCR: (i.e. Jolly Elk/ Community Ctr/ Officer Club).
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MEMBERSHIP:
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1.  Membership drive moved to spring.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. ANNUAL VA HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Classic Cruisers Car Club has donated $1500.00 for this years Christmas party. The party is tentatively scheduled for 10DEC08. We plan to hand out stockings (much like last year), Pizza, cake, Santa (Roger Crone) and with stockings. Go Roger!!!!!!! We will invite General Busch also :) Going to be BIG!
2. ADDITIONAL CLOTHING: Need to get shirts for Jim Burke and Susan Fraser.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 08 JAN AT 1540
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SIGNED
LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 04 DEC AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Opened Meeting with brief discussion of upcoming events.
2. Read and approved Minutes for October 08.
3. VA HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS PARTY:  Everything is on autopilot.  All the assignments are out and invitations have been sent.
4. TIME FOR COLTHES:  Will send out email to kick off the order and I will request the shirt for Walt's presentation :)
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Getting cake for Christmas Party with our logo and Classic Cruisers Car Club on it.   Tabled membership drive until the spring.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance - Tim Farley took notes.
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TREASURER:
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Account balance: $590.00.  Expecting $1500.00 for party next week.
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Tabled golf tournament for charity fundraiser until spring.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. VA Hospital Pizza Lunch 19NOV08 - Posted to website.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. President - Clothing - Send all emails for stuff to Melvin Green.
2. Vice-President - Running with Membership Drive but table until spring.
3. Master-at-Arms - Coordinating a golf tournament for fundraiser for the spring.
4. Charlie York - Tony Watkins wife is sick in the hospital.  Discussed flowers and card.  Tony has requested to hold off for a bit on that.
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MEMBERSHIP:
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Walt Street - Honorary (approved - President working certificate and ordering the shirt)
Sally Gorby - Associate (not approved yet).  Her petting dog is now approved for in the hospital.  Should be working up for Ward 2B function in the future.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. GOLF TOURNAMENT:  Larry Waichulis and Gary Riffle will be co-charring a RAT 3 hosted golf tournament to raise funds for VA hospital events in the spring (MAY09).
2. PETTING DOG:  Sally Gorby has finished training with her pet dog and has approval from the hospital to make therapeutically visits.  She currently has authorization to come to events we do in the Multi-purpose room but not yet the ward Pizza Luncheons.  Sally has requested 2 shirts one for her and one for the doggy.  We may consider Associate Membership for Sally at some time in the future as this progresses.
3. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:  Leon Martin is the Committee Chair for a membership drive.  It will be a picnic format.  Table till the spring (APR or MAY09).
4. TIME FOR COLTHES:  Luther and Sally have requested clothing and it is time to run another order.  Any member that is interested in coordinating the next clothing order can get the catalog from Melvin Green and the "How to" instructions from Melvin or Tim.
5. DUES:  We are doing great on dues collection!  2 more members to go and we will be 100% for the year.  Thanks guys and gals.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. ANNUAL VA HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS PARTY:  The Classis Cruisers Car Club has donated $1500.00 for this years Christmas party.  The party is tentatively scheduled for 10DEC08.  We plan to hand out stockings (much like last year), Pizza, cake, Santa (Roger Crone) and with stockings.  Go Roger!!!!!!! We will invite General Busch also :)  Going to be BIG!
2. ADDITIONAL CLOTHING:  Need to get shirts for Jim Burke and Susan Fraser.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 04 DEC AT 1530
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SIGNED
 By Timothy A. Farley, For
LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 06 NOV AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Opened Meeting with brief discussion of upcoming events.
2. Read and approved Minutes for September 08.
3. VA HOSPITAL PIZZA LUNCHEON:  Will send email looking for volunteers for drinks and plates/forks/napkins.
4. TIME FOR COLTHES:  Will send out email to kick off the order and I will request the shirt for Walt's presentation :)
5. ANNUAL VA HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS PARTY:  Will send email for volunteers.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Discussed his decision to chair the upcoming Membership Drive.  Table membership drive until the spring.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance - Tim Farley took notes.
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TREASURER:
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Account balance: $1201.90
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Volunteered to co-chair the golf tournament for charity fundraiser in the spring.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. VA Hospital Pizza Lunch 22OCT08 - Posted to website.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. President - Clothing - Send all emails for stuff to Melvin Green.
2. Vice-President - Running with Membership Drive but table until spring.
3. Master-at-Arms - Coordinating a golf tournament for fund raiser for the spring.
4. Charlie York - Getting married on the 15th at high noon - Lots of food - All RAT 3 Members invited.
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MEMBERSHIP:
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DSCR commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Andrew Busch - Honorary - approved (President is working certificate and shirt) - will deliver certificated and shirt in November
Walt Street - Honorary (approved - President working certificate and ordering the shirt)
Susan Frasier - Associate (has been previously approved and is already recorded in our webpage)
Sally Gorby - Associate (not approved yet)
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. GOLF TOURNAMENT:  Larry Waichulis and Gary Riffle will be co-charring a RAT 3 hosted golf tournament to raise funds for VA hospital events in the spring (MAY09).
2. PETTING DOG:  Sally Gorby has finished training with her pet dog and has approval from the hospital to make therapeutically visits.  She currently has authorization to come to events we do in the Multi-purpose room but not yet the ward Pizza Luncheons.  We expect this to evolve and she will get permission to do those events also.  Sally has requested 2 shirts one for her and one for the doggy.  We may consider Associate Membership for Sally at some time in the future as this progresses.
3. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:  Leon Martin is the Committee Chair for a membership drive.  It will be a picnic format.  Table till the spring (APR or MAY09).
4. TIME FOR COLTHES:  Luther and Sally have requested clothing and it is time to run another order.  Any member that is interested in coordinating the next clothing order can get the catalog from Melvin Green and the "How to" instructions from Melvin or Tim.
5. DUES:  We are doing great on dues collection!  3 more members to go and we will be 100% for the year.  Thanks guys and gals.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. VA HOSPITAL PIZZA LUNCHEON:  Scheduled November 19th for the next VA Hospital Pizza luncheon.  Larry Waichulis is getting the pizza, looking for volunteers for drinks and plates/forks/napkins.
2. PRESENTATION OF THE GENERAL'S ASSOCIATION SHIRT:  The presentation is scheduled for 03NOV08.
3. KID MINIMUM AGE:  Gary has asked what the maximum age for our kids to visit at the McGuire facility is.  I thought 12 but not sure.  Will send an email the hospital for clarification.
4. ANNUAL VA HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS PARTY:  The Classis Cruisers Car Club have donated $1500.00 for this years Christmas party.  The party is tentatively scheduled for 10DEC08.  We plan to hand out stockings (much like last year), Pizza, cake, Santa with stockings.  We will invite General Busch also :)  Going to be BIG!  Will email for volunteers.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 06 NOV AT 1530
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SIGNED
 By Timothy A. Farley, For
LAWRENCE EVANS
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 09 OCT AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Opened Meeting with brief discussion of upcoming events.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Discussed his decision to chair the upcoming Membership Drive and "run with it" :)
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance - Tim Farley took notes.
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TREASURER:
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Balance: $997.66
Available Funds: $992.66
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Expressed interest in co-charring a gulf tournament for charity fundraiser.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. VA Hospital Pizza Lunch 24SEP08 - Posted to web site.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. President - Time again for clothing order - Need a Committee Chair for this effort.
1. Vice President - Running with Membership Drive
2. Larry Waichulis & Gary Riffle - Coordinating a golf tournament for fund raiser.  Moneys will to go to the VA hospital for events.
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MEMBERSHIP:
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DSCR commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Andrew Busch - Honorary (not approved via a vote yet)
Walt Street - Honorary (not approved via a vote yet)
Susan Frasier - Associate (not approved via a vote yet)
Sally Gorby - Associate (not approved via a vote yet)
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. SERVICE SPECIFIC T-SHIRTS:  Tabled VA Hospital service specific T-shirt idea for now.  Not cost effective for our budget.
- Larry Evans proposed RAT III pins in lieu of T-shirts.
2. PATCHES AND HATS: Larry Evans has suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.  Mike Brown suggested getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.  This may be a good direction to go for cost reasons.  More to come.
- Larry Evans has also suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.
- Mike Brown and Leon Martin added on to Larry's suggestion recommending getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.
3. FUND RAISING: Larry Evans stated he will explore the possibility of funding assistance from the Fort Lee MWR Fund for VA Hospital events.  More to come.
4. WALT STREET:  Discussed Honorary Membership.  Still need final approval.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. VA HOSPITAL PIZZA LUNCHEON:  Scheduled October 22nd for VA Hospital Pizza luncheon.  Larry Waichulis is getting the pizza, Gary Riffle is getting the Drinks, and Leon Martin is getting the plates forks and cups.  Further Susan Frasier is bringing a cake.  She has helped us before at an event and we may consider her for Associate Membership also.
2. PRESENTATION OF THE GENERAL'S ASSOCIATION SHIRT:  The President will coordinate with Cynthia Kubat to arrange for a date and time.
3. GOLF TOURNAMENT:  Larry Waichulis recommended that RAT 3 host a golf tournament to raise funds for VA hospital events.  Gary Riffle volunteered to co-chair the organization details.  More coming as the event will not happen until May 09.
4. PETTING DOG:  Sally Gorby has finished training with her pet dog and has approval from the hospital to make therapeutically visits.  She currently has authorization to come to events we do in the Multi-purpose room but not yet the ward Pizza Luncheons.  We expect this to evolve and she will get permission to do those events also.  Sally has requested 2 shirts one for her and one for the doggy.  We may consider Associate Membership for Sally at some time in the future as this progresses.
5. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:  Leon Martin has volunteered as the Committee Chair for a membership drive.  It is believed, at this time, the event will be a picnic format.  More to come.
6. TIME FOR CLOTHES:  Luther and Sally have requested clothing and it is time to run another order. Any member that is interested in coordinating the next clothing order can get the catalog from Melvin Green and the "How to" instructions from Melvin or Tim.
7. DUES:  We are doing great on dues collection!  Thanks very much to those members that have given their dues.  If you have not remitted your due for the 2008-2009 year, please do so now.  All the money collected goes directly to our events :)  You can give your due to any Officer.
8. INACTIVE MEMBERS:  We have a few inactive members that have not remitted their dues from last year.  We do not want to loose these members and would ask for them to catch up their dues and stay active :)  Our Association has done, and will do, great things for military active, reserve and retired veterans and their families.  We need your help to make the few events we do succeed.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 09 OCT AT 1530
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SIGNED
 By Timothy A. Farley, For
LAWRENCE EVANS
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 04 September AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Not in attendance - SICK
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  Not in attendance
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SECRETARY:
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1.   Present, took meeting notes.
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TREASURER: Ran the meeting in the absence of the President.
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RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT REPORT
01AUG08 through 31AUG08
Beginning Balance:                                 773.98

DEPOSITS:                                                170.00
DIVIDENDS: 0.00
Total Before Expenses:                          943.98

EXPENSES:
VA PIZZA                                                      115.79

Expense Total:                                          115.79

Ending Balance:                                        828.19

Share Savings                                             5.22
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Brought refreshments
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1.  VA Pizza Luncheon on July 20th.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  NONE
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  NONE
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. VA HOSPITAL PIZZA LUNCH FOR SEPTEMBER:  Not yet scheduled. Tim Farley will contact the hospital for a date.
2. Nominations for Officer Positions were discussed.  Current Officers will meet next week to set the slate of nominees.
3. Dues are due: $24.00.
4. Outside Fundraisers were discussed. The possibility of doing another date at UNO'S restaurant was suggested.
5. A couple of suggestions were made for Membership Drive events including a picnic on station.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 04 SEPTEMBER AT 1530
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SIGNED
LARRY KIRCHER
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 06 AUG AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Not in attendance - deployed.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Not in attendance.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance - Tim Farley took notes.
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TREASURER:
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RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT REPORT
01JUL08 through 31JUL08
Beginning Balance:                                                1,659.84

DEPOSITS:                                                                165.00
DIVIDENDS: 0.00
Total Before Expenses:                                          165.00

EXPENSES:
VA BBQ/CONCERT                                                  990.86
VA BBQ - WALT STREET - ENTERTAINMENT 60.00
Expense Total:                                                          1,050.86

Ending Balance:                                                       773.98

Share Savings                                                           5.22
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Brought the drinks :)  Thanks again John!
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. VA Hospital BBQ/Concert - Posted to web site.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. Treasurer:  " I appreciate all the involvement by all Association Members this past year.  We accomplished a lot and the Christmas holiday is already in the planning stages.  We have made a big difference to a lot of people this past year!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. SERVICE SPECIFIC T-SHIRTS:  Tabled VA Hospital service specific T-shirt idea for now.  Not cost effective for our budget.
- Larry Evans proposed RAT III pins in lieu of T-shirts.
2. PATCHES AND HATS: Larry Evans has suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.  Mike Brown suggested getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.  This may be a good direction to go for cost reasons.  More to come.
- Larry Evans has also suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.
- Mike Brown and Leon Martin added on to Larry's suggestion recommending getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.
3. FUND RAISING: Larry Evans stated he will explore the possibility of funding assistance from the Fort Lee MWR Fund for VA Hospital events. More to come.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. VA HOSPITAL PIZZA LUNCHEON:  Scheduled August 20th for VA Hospital Pizza luncheon.  Larry is getting the pizza, Melvin is getting the Drinks, and Tony is getting the plates forks and cups.
2. WALT STREET:  Discussed Honorary Membership.  Still need final approval.
3. ELECTIONS: Nominations are due in August and the elections will be completed 30SEP08.
4. Dues will again become due on 01OCT08 :)  You may remit your dues to any Association Officer.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 03 JUL AT 1530
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SIGNED
 By Timothy A. Farley, For
LARRY KIRCHER
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 03 JUL AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Read minutes from May 2008 meeting.  Approved as written.  Archived to the web page.
2. Discussed details for upcoming July 13th Hospital BBQ (Catered).
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Not in attendance.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance - Tim Farley took notes.
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TREASURER:
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RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT REPORT
01JUN08 through 30JUN08
Beginning Balance:                         1,115.66

DEPOSITS:                                          660.00
DIVIDENDS: 0.00
Total Before Expenses:                   660.00

EXPENSES:
VA PIZZA                                             117.82
VA CAKE 29.00
Expense Total:                                  146.82

Ending Balance:                                1,628.84

Share Savings                                     5.22
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Not in attendance.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. VA Pizza Luncheon on 18JUN - Posted to web site.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. NONE
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. SERVICE SPECIFIC T-SHIRTS:  Tabled VA Hospital service specific T-shirt idea for now.  Not cost effective for our budget.
- Larry Evans proposed RAT III pins in lieu of T-shirts.
2. PATCHES AND HATS: Larry Evans has suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.  Mike Brown suggested getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.  This may be a good direction to go for cost reasons.  More to come.
- Larry Evans has also suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.
- Mike Brown and Leon Martin added on to Larry's suggestion recommending getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.
3. FUND RAISING: Larry Evans stated he will explore the possibility of funding assistance from the Fort Lee MWR Fund for VA Hospital events. More to come.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. VA HOSPITAL JULY 13TH BBQ:  Scheduled July 13th VA Hospital BBQ cookout to be catered by Brock's BBQ.  Classic Cruisers Car Club donated $600.00 to fund the event for the holiday.  Mike brown arranged a 1300 start time at the Multi-purpose Room.  Need volunteers to get the condiments and drinks.
2. WALT STREET:  Discussed Honorary Membership and reimbursement for expenses to bring the entertainment to our event.  Proposed $60.00.  Still need final approval.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 03 JUL AT 1530
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SIGNED
 By Timothy A. Farley, For
LARRY KIRCHER
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 05 JUN AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Read minutes from April 2008 meeting.  Approved as written.  Archived to the web page.
2. Discussed details for the upcoming VA pizza lunch on 18 June 1130-1230.
3. Discussed details for upcoming July 4th Hospital BBQ (Catered).  Date & time TBA.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Not in attendance.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance - Tim Farley took notes.
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TREASURER:
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RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT REPORT
01MAY08 through 31MAY08
Beginning Balance:                            884.66

DEPOSITS:                                            562.92
DIVIDENDS:                                               0.00
Total Before Expenses:                     562.92

EXPENSES:
PAVILION RENTAL                             25.00
VA BBQ                                                  161.91
WEB PAGE BILL (6 MONTHS)           29.94
VA PIZZA                                                109.07
VA PIZZA - CUPS, PLATES, FORKS   6.00
Expense Total:                                     331.92

Ending Balance:                               1,115.66

Share Savings                                          5.22
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Brought the beverages.  Thanks John!!!!
2.  Suggested an ice-cream social.  Discussed bringing and ice-cream cake to next pizza lunch in July.  Approved by members :)
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. VA Pizza Luncheon 21 May - Posted to web site.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. Larry Evans stated he will explore the possibility of funding assistance from the Fort Lee MWR Fund for VA Hospital events. More to come.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. SERVICE SPECIFIC T-SHIRTS:  Tabled VA Hospital service specific T-shirt idea for now.  Not cost effective for our budget.
- Larry Evans proposed RAT III pins in lieu of T-shirts.
2. PATCHES AND HATS: Larry Evans has suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.  Mike Brown suggested getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.  This may be a good direction to go for cost reasons.  More to come.
- Larry Evans has also suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.
- Mike Brown and Leon Martin added on to Larry's suggestion recommending getting hats to affix RAT III patches to and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.
3. FUND RAISING: Larry Evans stated he will explore the possibility of funding assistance from the Fort Lee MWR Fund for VA Hospital events. More to come.
4. CLOTHING PURCHASE:  Collected and done for this order.
5. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP:  Based on donations received from Marty's Chiropractor (Dr. George .W. Chirkinian), RAT III Members have approved an Honorary Membership.  Details are in work for a RAT III Delegation to go to his office to present the certificate. Date and time TBA.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. VA HOSPITAL JULY 4TH BBQ:  Scheduling July 4th VA Hospital BBQ cookout to be catered.  Classic Cruisers Car Club donated $600.00 to fund the event for the holiday.  Mike brown is calling the hospital to arrange time.  We will then take volunteers to get the condiments and drinks.
2. ICE-CREAM SOCIAL: John Hyde suggested an ice-cream social.  He discussed bringing and ice-cream cake to next pizza lunch in July.  Approved by members :)
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 05 JUN AT 1530
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SIGNED
 By Timothy A. Farley, For
LARRY KIRCHER
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 08 MAY AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Read minutes from March 2008 meeting.  Approved as written.  Archived to the web page.
2. Discussed details for the upcoming VA BBQ on 10 May from 1300-1800.
3. Discussed details for upcoming RAT III Picnic on 15 May from 0930-1500.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Confirmed pavilion has been reserved for RAT III Picnic on 15 May from 0930-1500.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance - Tim Farley took notes.
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TREASURER:
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RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT
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Beginning Balance: 01APR08   1073.33

Deposits                                            298.64
Dividend                                                0.00
Total Before Expenses:              1371.97

VA PIZZA                                             85.98
CLOTHES                                         401.33
Expense Total                                 487.31

Ending Balance: 30APR08          884.66

Share Savings                                    5.22
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Not in attendance.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. VA Pizza Luncheon 16 April - Posted to web site.
2. Classic Cruisers Car Show 26 April - Collected donation totaling $467.78.  Posted to the web site.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. Larry Evans stated he will explore the possibility of funding assistance from the Fort Lee MWR Fund for VA Hospital events. More to come.
2. Larry Evans proposed RAT III pins in lieu of T-shirts.
3. Larry Evans has also suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.
4. Mike Brown and Leon Martin added on to Larry's suggestion recommending getting hats to affix RAT III patches too and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. SERVICE SPECIFIC T-SHIRTS:  Tabled VA Hospital service specific T-shirt idea for now.  Not cost effective for our budget.
2. CLOTHING PURCHASE:  Collected all but 1 members money fro a jacket.  All collected moneys have bee deposited.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. VA BBQ:  Scheduled VA Hospital BBQ cookout for Ward 2B and staff only.  Estimated about 40.  Check written to Charlie York for all the condiments, food, and drinks.  John Hyde volunteered to assist Charlie to get the stuff on Friday.
2. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP:  Based on donations received from Marty's Chiropractor (Dr. George .W. Chirkinian), RAT III Members have approved an Honorary Membership.  Details are in work for a RAT III Delegation to go to his office to present the certificate. Date and time TBA.
3. PATCHES AND HATS: Larry Evans has suggested that RAT III patches be procured in lieu of T-shirts.  Mike Brown suggested getting hats to affix RAT III patches too and give those to Vets in lieu of T-shirts.  This may be a good direction to go for cost reasons.  More to come.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 08 MAY AT 1530
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SIGNED
 By Timothy A. Farley, For
LARRY KIRCHER
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 3 APRIL AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:

Michael Brown, President, was present and presided over the meeting.

SECRETARY:

Minutes were read for March 08.

TREASURER:

1. REPORT FOR March, 2008

RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT

Beginning Balance: 01MAR08  1159.26

Deposits                                                0.00
Dividend                                                0.00
Total Before Expenses:              1159.26

VA PIZZA                                              80.73
DUSTY NAME PLATE                         5.20
Expense Total                                    85.93

Ending Balance: 31MAR08        1073.33

Share Savings                                      5.22

MASTER AT ARMS:

Present and maintained order.

COMPLETED EVENTS:

Pizza Lunch was held. Larger than normal crowd.

MEMBER COMMENTS:

NONE

OLD BUSINESS:

No old business to discuss.
 

NEW BUSINESS:

1.  We will hold a cookout on May 10th. The time of day has not been determined. It will be steak and burgers/dogs.

2.  Anybody that ordered clothing items contact Melvin Green at ext 4271 for the price. He must have the money before
submitting the order.

ADJOURNED MEETING ON  3 APRIL AT 1530.
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SIGNED

Larry Kircher
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING March, 6 2008 AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:

Michael Brown, President, was present and presided over the meeting.

SECRETARY:

Minutes were read for February 08.

TREASURER:
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1. REPORT FOR February 2008

RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT

Beginning Balance: 01FEB08  1242.63

Deposits                                            0.00
Dividend                                            0.00
Total Before Expenses:              1242.63

VA PIZZA                                            83.37

Expense Total                                  83.37

Ending Balance: 29FEB08          1159.26

Share Savings   5.22

MASTER AT ARMS:

Present and maintained order.

COMPLETED EVENTS:

Pizza Lunch was successful.

MEMBER COMMENTS:

OLD BUSINESS:

-  Proposal for the Silk-screen Shirts for Arriving Patients at the VA will be presented at   next months meeting.
-  Clothing Order is being taken by Melvin Green. Last day is March 7th.
-  Classic Cruisers Car Show is April 26th. Volunteers are needed to "man the jug". The Donation Jug, that is. There will be one there with the RAT III name on it. Volunteers are requested. Show is from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Nazarene Church on Courthouse Road in Chesterfield. Volunteers contact Mike Brown.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. VA PIZZA LUNCHEON: Standardized as the Third Wednesday of each Month.
March 19th - Tim Farley will pick up the Pizza.
2. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE A COOKOUT. ALL ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND.
3. There is a proposal to have a cookout at the VA Hospital in May.
4. A request has been made for volunteers to help at the VA Hospital for "Viet Nam Veterans Appreciation Day concert. The request is from Carolyn Fleischer of the AMVETS Chapter. The Concert is on March 26th.
5. We have another Sponsor: Ironbridge Sports Park on Route Ten in the Iron bridge area. Golf, Putt-Putt, and Batting Cages are available. Their sponsorship is for one Pizza Party. Classic Cruisers holds "Cruise-Ins" at the Sports Park as well. Thanks goes out to Marty Wright for bringing this new sponsor to the table.

ADJOURNED MEETING ON March,6 2008 AT 1530.
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SIGNED
Larry Kircher
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 07 FEB AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:

Michael Brown, President, was present and presided over the meeting.

SECRETARY:

Minutes were read and approved for January 08.

TREASURER:
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1. REPORT FOR January 2008

Beginning Balance: 01JAN08  1242.63

Deposits  0.00

Dividend  0.00

Total Before Expenses:  1242.63

VA PIZZA  88.07

VA COKES & PLATES  33.67

Expense Total  121.74

Ending Balance: 31JAN08  1120.89

Share Savings 5.00

Accepted by those present.

MASTER AT ARMS:

Present and maintained order.

COMPLETED EVENTS:

Pizza Lunch was successful.

MEMBER COMMENTS:

OLD BUSINESS:

- Need new Plate for Dusty Rhoads' plaque.
- Proposal for the Silkscreen Shirts for Arriving Patients at the VA will be presented at   next months meeting.
-  Clothing Order is being taken by Melvin Green. Get your order in now.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. VA PIZZA LUNCHEON: Standardized as the Third Wednesday of each Month.
February 20th - Mike Brown will pick up the Pizza
March 19th - Tim Farley will pick up the Pizza.
2. Classic Cruisers Car Show is April 26th. Volunteers are needed to "man the jug". The Donation Jug that is. There will be one there with the club name on it. Volunteers will be requested. Show is from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Nazarene Church on Courthouse Road in Chesterfield.
3. A spring barbecue will be held. Plans were discussed. More at the next meeting.

ADJOURNED MEETING ON 07Feb, 1533.
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SIGNED
Larry Kircher
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 03 JAN AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1.  Michael Brown, President, was present and presided over the meeting.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Minutes were read and approved for December 07.
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TREASURER:
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RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT

Beginning Balance: 01DEC07                            1151.30

Deposits                                                                   1317.00
Dividend                                                                    0.00
Total Before Expenses:                                         2468.30

BRASS PLATES                                                      9.20
VA XMAS STOCKINGS                                         929.54
VA PIZZA                                                                  165.19
Expense Total                                                        1103.93

Ending Balance: 31DEC07                                  1364.37

Share Savings                                                         5.00

1.  Accepted by those present.
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Present and maintained order.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1.  The Christmas Stocking presentation was carried out at the VA Hospital in conjunction with the Pizza Party. Eleven Stockings were passed out and four were left at the Hospital for new patients.
2.  The Pizza Party was accomplished with 15 Pizzas. General Busch was present. Larry Waichulis played Santa Claus.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  We need a Tee Shirt and Hat Order.
2.  The Debit card that was discussed at the last meeting was received. It will be used mainly to pay the repetitive bill for the Website. Most purchases will be made with checks as has been our practice.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  Letters of Appreciation for the Wendell Bibb's daughters and John Hyde's Granddaughter were delivered.
2.  Donation to the Hospital in Baghdad was delivered to the Hospital.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  VA PIZZA LUNCHEON:   Planned for January 23rd.  Larry Kircher will pick up 12 Pizzas. Mike Brown to pick up drinks.
2.  Letter of Appreciation for Movie Gallery #833, Chester Road, was signed.
3.  Honorary Membership for General Busch was approved. Tee Shirt will be ordered.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 03 Jan at 1533.
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SIGNED
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Larry Kircher
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 06 DEC AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1.  Michael Brown, President, was deployed and so was not present.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Minutes were read and approved for October 07. No November meeting was held.
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TREASURER:
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RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT

Beginning Balance: 01NOV07                    1495.65
Deposits                                                           184.00
Dividend                                                            0.00
Total Before Expenses:                                1679.65

VA Picnic-                                                         355.91
Service Member Donation-                          100.00
VA Pizza Lunch-                                             72.44
Expense Total                                                 528.35

Ending Balance: 30NOV07                         1151.30

Share Savings                                                5.00

1.  The possibility of obtaining a Debit Card was discussed. This would provide convenience when shopping for events and paying bills.
2.  The plaques for Charter members are nearly complete. Those who have transferred will receive plaques asap.
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Present and accounted for
2.  Volunteered to take brass plates for plaques and have them engraved.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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NONE
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. There has been some discussion of a large donation of $1,000.00 being presented to our club are use at the VA Hospital. Some groundwork was laid for a Christmas Stocking effort using that money.
2. Letters of Appreciation were discussed and approved for regular contributors.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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NONE
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  VA PIZZA LUNCHEON:  Larry Waichulis volunteered to get the pizza at Papa Johns.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 06 Dec AT 1535
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SIGNED
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Larry Kircher
SECRETARY
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NO MEETING HELP IN NOVEMBER 2007
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 04 OCT AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:

Michael Brown, President

1.  Sweats & Sandal Project items are in Bahrain and being transferred in theater to the Field Hospital.  More to come with pictures and information along the way. Watch the web page for additional information.
2.  We are going to take up another supply drive for Combat troops fighting in "Iraqi Freedom" for the Thanksgiving and Christmas time frame.  Mike took about 9 boxes on his last run and distributed to each of the bases in the field.
3.  Christmas Packages were addressed: Do we want to do it?
4.  Concert - Holiday Concert was put forward.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Minutes were read and approved for Sept 07.
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TREASURER:
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1.  Not in attendance.
RAT III BELLWOOD BANK ACCOUNT

Beginning Balance: 01SEP07           1356.42
Deposits                                                  48.00
Dividend                                                  2.36
Total Before Expenses:                      1406.78

Plaques-                                                   239.17
VA Lunch Pizza-                                   72.82
VA Lunch Drinks-                                  27.34
Expense Total                                        339.33

Ending Balance: 30SEP07                 1067.45
Share Savings                                        937.80
Share Drafts                                           129.65
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1  Brought refreshments
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
NONE
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1  CLOTHING ORDER:  Melvin Green has volunteered to take care of the next clothing order.  He is now taking orders for hats.  Get  your request in as soon as possible.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  VA PIZZA LUNCHEON: 11OCT07 is the next VA pizza luncheon.
Larry Waichulis volunteered to get the pizza at Papa Johns.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 05 Oct AT 1545
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SIGNED
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Larry Kircher
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 05SEP AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1.  Not In attendance: Provided the following notes:

"Members,
Just a quick reminder to mark your calendars for September's monthly meeting at 1500 hours at the Pavilion behind the Barn. Thank you for your continued support towards this very valuable organization. Your contributions go along way to ensuring the organization is a success and that we maintain our momentum into our third year. Just a few notes:
1) September pizza party at VA - to be determined
2) Nominations for officers close 31 August. If you have not provided me with your nominations you have until the end of the week...31 Aug. I will send out the ballot next week with elections occurring through September 21st. Those elected will assume office 1 Oct 2007. Results will be posted hopefully before Sept 26th.
3) Socks, shorts, T-shirts, and sandals are in the AOR. Mike Brown is trying to determine the location of the items....hopefully we'll confirm delivery soon. Upon delivery, PAO wants to write an article recognizing the efforts of the RAT-III and VA Classic Cruisers for this project.
4) Plaques -- Plank members are entitled to plaques upon departure from the organization. Mike Brown is finalizing cost and we'll soon place an order and provide to our departed members.
5) September 11th and POW/MIA day are quickly approaching. Nothing formal is planned for the center. Do we, as a membership want to conduct a ceremony for one or both days? My thought was that we could at least perform the POW/ MIA ceremony.....I'm open to ideas. (Perfect opportunity to pay tribute!)
6) Dues are due in October.....Please renew your membership! If you are an active player in the organization you see the results of our visits and picnics at the VA and the thanks that is passed along for on base activities. If you are a silent member...one who pays dues but isn't actively involved, please be assured that the membership is using your dues wisely and that we appreciate your participation as a silent partner. Your contributions go a long way in ensuring the organization continues to thrive.
7) General Busch recognized the RAT-III at the last MILITARY Commanders Call and said that we are to be commended for our involvement at the VA. I'm sure that we have his support.
8) I believe that we are taking orders for shirts, hats, and jackets. If rumor is correct, Melvin Green is the point of contact for this project. Melvin, please provide a close out date for orders.
9) Many thanks to "Mr. Money"...Marty Wright...he continues to excel in obtaining donations from various activities for our Pizza Lunches. Thank you Marty...without your efforts we would not be the organization we are today.
10) I received a donation for $200 from an Air Force O-6 that attended our last pizza lunch....he wanted me to say "Thank you" to the organization and wanted to contribute to our next function.
11) Please remember to review the website for past/present/future events at www.ratiii.org ... Tim Farley is the web-master and open to your inputs and suggestions. Speaking of suggestions:
Tim please add the Activities Coordinators information for Ward 2B to the website: Paulette Beasley at paulette.beasley@va.gov
Nicole Shuman at Nicole.shuman@va.gov If you are interested in donating your time to provide transportation to family members of Ward 2B, to get them between their hotel and the VA please contact the following social workers below. The military currently maintains a duty roster. SMSgt Franchot Hicks is the point of contact at ext. 3206. He can provide additional information regarding the program or contact me at ext. 3961 Edith Smith is at 804-675-5000, ext.3509. email is edith.smith@va.gov.
Keneshia Thornton is at 804-675-6946. email is keneshia.thornton@va.gov.
Jennifer Barnes at 804-675-6545. e-mail is jennifer.barnes2@va.gov
On Call Cell Phone 804-698-0479 or pager 804-359-9957 Thank you! Respectfully,

MSgt Brian T. Kovach"
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  Sweats & Sandal Project items are in Bahrain and being transferred in theater to the Field Hospital.  More to come with pictures and information along the way. Watch the web page for additional information.
2.  We are going to take up another supply drive for Combat troops fighting in "Iraqi Freedom" for the Thanksgiving and Christmas timeframe.  Mike took about 9 boxes on his last run and distributed to each of the bases in the field.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Minutes were read and approved for AUG07.
2.  If any additional donations, of the size given by The Classic Cruisers, are recieved we need to peruse the service specific t-shirts for the Combat Veterans Project at the VA Hospital.  The idea is to get the t-shirts in each services color with the service name on the back with the classic Cruisers and RAT III on the front and maybe this will blossom into other organizations that wish to participate.  Remember that these guys have no clothes when they arrive back in the state until their stuff catches up.  I have seen these guys' faces when we have bough t-shirts in the exchange.  Really perks them up!!!!!!
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TREASURER:
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1.  Not in attendance.
2.  REPORT FOR AUGUST:
Begining Balance:  1256.00
desposits:   200.00
interest:   0.00
TOTAL:   1456.00

Sam's Club Pizza:  80.73
Ice Cream:   8.30
New Checks:  10.55
expense total:  99.58
TOTAL:   1356.42

Ending Balance Jul 31st:
Share Savings:  935.44
Share Draft:   320.56
TOTAL:   1256.00
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Brought refreshments - we all appreciate that!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1.  15AUG provided pizza lunch at the VA Hospital.  DSCR Commanding Officer Brig. Gen. Andrew E. Busch, USAF was in attendance with many additional high level Officers.  Col. Karls (Brian's boss) donated a check for $200 toward the next 2 pizza lunches.  Way to go Colonel!!!!!!!!  Today's pizza was graciously donated by Ralph of Branding Iron Auto Parts.  He has been a long time supporter of the RAT III Association.  We thank him very much :-)
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  Charlie York would like to explore the idea of a picnic that would also serve as a recruiting tool (meet and greet) for Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired members of DSCR.  We need to establish a committee to take this idea to the next level.  We are looking for volunteers at this time.
2.  Charlie York and John Hyde represented the RAT III Association at the wedding of Tim & Rachael Bendle (daughter of Tim & Chris Rivet - RAT III Members).  Charlie said the wedding was "very nice and he really enjoyed the event".  He further said "she made a beautiful bride!"
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU WEBSITE: The Secretary, with the endorsement of the President, registered the RAT III Association on the "America Supports You" Website.  However he did not peruse any further when they sent a load of paperwork and a request for our Tax ID Number.  This site has made an easy thing too hard.
2.  OFFICER NOMINATIONS: Nominations have been sent out and the voting is under way.  The final list of new officers has not been posted yet.  Voting will be completed before the end of September.
3.  CLOTHING ORDER:  Melvin Green has volunteered to take care of the next clothing order.  He is now taking orders for hats.  Get your request in as soon as possible.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  VA PIZZA LUNCHEON: 19SEP07 is the next VA pizza luncheon.   Tim Farley volunteered to bring the drinks and plates/forks/napkins.  Wendell Bibb and Leon Martin volunteered to get the pizza at Papa Johns.
2.  PLAQUES: 12 plaques have arrived and we have forwarded a check for $239.17 for cost and shipping.  We need a volunteer to arrange for locally prepared brass plates for Roger Crone, Carrie Kruse, and Brian Kovach.
3.  T-SHIRTS:  Service specific t-shirts for the VA Hospital Combat wounded.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 05SEP AT 1530
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SIGNED
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TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 02AUG AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1.  15AUG Next Pizza Lunch with ICE CREAM!!!!!!!!  Intend inviting General.   Pizza donated by Ralph from Branding Iron Auto Parts.
2.  Nominations starting in August with elections in September.
3.  Propose changing Constitution to allow for additional terms as an Association Officer.  Charlie York is working on the proposal.
4.  Ward 2B Reunion.  RAT II Members to attend.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  Not in attendance due to work related meeting.
2.  Secretary was notified via phone, shorts & sandals are traveling to Norfolk on Friday 03AUG and off to Bahrain on Saturday 04AUG.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Not in attendance due to emergency work project.
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TREASURER:
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Beginning Balance:   1256.82
Deposits:                      290.57
TOTAL:                      1577.38

EXPENSES:
Sam's Club Pizza:         73.40
Clothing:                      190.05
Website:                         23.94

TOTAL:                         287.39

FINAL TOTAL:           1256.00
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  No Comments
2.  Thanks from the guys for bringing the drinks :-)
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1.  19JUL07 VA Pizza Luncheon.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  No additional comments
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  PLAQUES: Plaques and in the final stages of design and estimated cost is $44.00 each.  Mike Brown is heading this committee.  Need plaques for Roger Crone, and Carrie Kruse
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  VA PIZZA LUNCHEON: 15AUG07 is the next VA pizza luncheon.
2.  OFFICER NOMINATIONS: Nominations will begin in August and voting in September.
3.  America Supports You Website: The Secretary, with the endorsement of the President, registered the RAT III Association on the "America Supports You" Website.  A DOD Managed site; Veterans Support Associations can signup on this site to get national exposure and assist with directing interested parties our direction (i.e. donations & support).  The Website can be found at http://www.americasupportsyou.mil.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 02AUG AT 1530
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SIGNED
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TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 12 JULY AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1.  Not in attendance
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  Sweats and sandals boxes are still at Mike's house.  He is arranging to have the shipment put on the rotator flight to Bahrain this month.  The boxes will then be re-labeled and forwarded to the filed hospital.
2.  Finalizing the plaques design.  Expect plaques to cost $44.00 each.
3.  18JUL07 is the next VA pizza lunch.
4.  Nominations for new Officers start in August and Voting with September.  Mike will do an email of notification.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Collected and forwarded $4.00 from the refreshments to Larry Kircher for deposit.  Refreshments donated by Tony Watkins.
2.  Clothing is in.  Taking monies at this time.  Total order $190.15.
3.  Sent recruitment poster to John Hyde.
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TREASURER:
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Begining Balance: 1184.73 (JUNE 1st)
Deposits:  175.98
Interest:  2.31
Drinks at Meeting: 4.00
TOTAL:  1367.02

EXPENSES:
Sams Club:  110.20
FINAL TOTAL: 1256.82
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  No Comments
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1.  13JUN07 VA Pizza Luncheon donated by the Locklear Family.  A big thanks to them!!!
2.  Admiral presented a coin to the RAT III Association at the VA Pizza Luncheon.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  No additional comments
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  CLOTHING ORDER: Clothing for 6 additional members are in :-)  Delivering clothes and taking money to re-insert into treasury.
2.  PLAQUES: Plaques and in the final stages of design and estimated cost is $44.00 each.  Mike Brown is heading this committee.  Need plaques for Roger Crone, and Carrie Kruse
3. ADMIRAL'S COIN: Received a coin from Admiral Hendricks for the Association.  Check the web page for new link to our awards page.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1.  VA PIZZA LUNCHEON: 18JUN07 is the next VA pizza luncheon.  Mike Brown will bring drinks, Garlene to bring plates & napkins, Tim Farley will pick up pizza from Papa Johns.
2.  OFFICER NOMINATIONS: Nominations will begin in August and voting in September.
3.  RECRUITING POSTER: Charlie gave recruiting posted to Navy LCDR at Fort Lee to post.  Hopefully we will get some members from their pool of NCO's.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 12 JULY AT 1530
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SIGNED
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TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 07 JUNE AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1.  Took minutes for meeting.
2.  Reminder that the next VA pizza luncheon will be 13JUN07.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  None
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SECRETARY:
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1. Not in attendance - President took notes for minutes.
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TREASURER:
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1. Not in attendance.  No Report at this time
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  No Comments
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1.  02MAY07 VA Pizza Luncheon with Justin Kinnee and Mom as special guests.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  NONE
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1.  CLOTHING: Started new clothing order for 6 additional members.  Order has gone in to Matt.

2.  PLAQUES: Stu Wolfe has taken charge for the plaques for Carrie & Roger.  Further need one for Byron.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. MAY RATIII PICNIC: Canceled

2. COIN FROM THE ADMIRAL: The Association may be honored by the Admiral with a coin.  A chronology was established and will be maintained for future recognition.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 07 JUNE AT 1530
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SIGNED
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TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 03 MAY AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Due to the limited response to the spring picnic, proposals to do a luncheon were posed.
2. Reminder to all that Justin Kinnee will be visiting during our May pizza lunch.  Move the lunch up on the calendar to accommodate his visit.
3. Present the DST/Richmond Team Certificate of Appreciation.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Not in attendance.
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SECRETARY:
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1. Minutes read and approved.
2. Added new link on webpage for "Forms".  Form #1: "Ukrop's Store Donation Form".
3. Re-drafted the Certificate of Appreciation awarding Honorary Membership to the Classic Cruisers Car Club.  Delivered to Marty.
4. Initiated, Completed and Mailed Letters of Thanks to the Wes Wolfe (Paradise Motors - donation of $150.00) and Mr. & Mrs. Locklear (donation of $115.00)
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TREASURER:
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1. No statement received from the bank.  Investigation showed the auto-mailing feature for the statement was turned off.  Went to bank and fixed the situation.  Expect a statement for the next minutes.
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1. Offered suggestion that all or part of the picnic be catered.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. Walt Street Concert and the VA hotdog/hamburger roast was completed.  With minor issues related to how the event was advertised we discussed better ways to filter to the target audience (patients and immediate staff).
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. No additional comments recorded.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. WEB PAGE: Our web page is visible at www.rat3.org or www.ratiii.org.  We are still looking for a copy of Front Page or Publisher (1997 or later) to use in making the updating process easier.  Any one that can help, please contact Tim or Larry.  If we can not locate a copy, we will be asking for the association to fund the software.  Not sure when this request will be made.  Thinking about it at this time.  The software is necessary to make the page more professional in appearance and functionality.
2. Finishing up delivery of the hats, shirts and jackets.
3. Stu Wolfe has taken charge for the plaques for Carrie & Roger.  Further need one for Byron.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. MAY RATIII PICNIC: Request was made for picnic coordinator (Brian volunteered) however he needs volunteers to execute the details (i.e. Rent pavilion, food shopping, get ice, setup, teardown etc.).  Dusty requested this time the food theme for this picnic be steak and potatoes.  All agreed that would be the primary food items with all the rest of the picnic goodies of course.  Date to be determined.

2. COIN FROM THE ADMIRAL: The Association may be honored by the Admiral with a coin.  We are not sure when this may happen.  A chronology was established and will be maintained for future recognition:

LAST 2 YEARS:

Sep2005 - Undertook an adoption initiative at DSCR for 3 Katrina families.  Adoption of the Rivet Family (9 members) - Cleaned 2 Base housing units and stocked shelves with food.  Provided logistics assistance at arrival and follow-on support for 1 year, while family resided at DSCR.

Sep2005 - Collection of monies taken and donated for the Katrina hurricane victims.

Sep2005 to Mar 2007 - Provided Pizza lunches (comfort food) for Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital, Ward 2B - Polytrauma.

16NOV05
20DEC05
10JAN06
09FEB06
22MAR06
19APR06
24MAY06
16AUG06
18NOV06
13DEC06
17JAN07
21FEB07
22MAR07
02MAY07

01DEC05 - Provided a steak & chicken cookout for Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital.

21DEC05 - Participants in Purple Heart Ceremony for Justin Kinnie, Disabled Combat Veteran at the local VA Hospital Ward 2B - Polytrauma.

12JAN06 - Participants in ADML Heinrich's Frocking Ceremony. (Provided Escorts / Handed out flyers)

FEB 2006 - Organized a concert and cooked hamburgers & hotdogs for all patients at McGuire VA Hospital

SEP 2006 - Charitable donation of $150.00 food card to aid disabled vet being discharged VA that had been out of work and in need of assistance.

SEP 2006 - Participants in POW/MIA "Missing Man" Table Ceremony in DSCR Center Restaurant

SEP 2006 - Co-Organizers / Participants in the DSCR September 11th Anniversary Ceremony

04DEC06 - Donated 1/4 pallet of needed supplies to field units in the "War on Terror" (Jerky, candy, magazines, books, DVD's, lighters, gun cleaning equipment, socks, and a wide variety of toiletries)

DEC 2006 - Organized a Christmas party for the Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital Ward 2B - Polytrauma sponsored by a highly motivated and supportive local Classic Car Club."

APR 2007 - Donated 10 Easter Baskets to Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital Ward 2B - Polytrauma

APR 2007 - Organized a concert and cooked hamburgers & hotdogs for all patients at the local VA Hospital
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 03 MAY AT 1530
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SIGNED
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TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 05 APRIL AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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Via email:

1. RAT-III/Walt Street Function at the VA on 20 April. Volunteers are needed
2. Membership Picnic in May
3. Certificates for those that have donated money and time to our organization are in work.  We have collected several donations:
. The Virginia Classic Cruisers
. Dr. Chirkinian of $120 dollars
. 10 free pizzas from PJ United/Papa Johns
I am picking up frames for the certificates and will mail the certificate to PJ United's Corporate Office.  Marty Wright will delivery to Dr. Chirkinian.

4. 4 April 2007 - Wednesday Evening I will make an appearance on behalf of the RAT-III at The VA Classic Cruisers meeting to thank them for their support and explain how we spend their money.  We are currently holding a check for $1000 for the Sweat suit and Sandals drive.  I am working details with Amy Clement (PAO).  Additionally, received $350.00 more in donations at the meeting.

5. Bring You Son and Daughter to Work - Open Item. Please take a vote at the meeting if membership would like to do something.  Based on e-mails the support, as a group is not there so I suspect this is a dead issue.

6. General Comments - Emotions regarding the activities we support run deep within our organization. As the President I'm informed of opportunities.  It is my duty as the President to notify the membership of these opportunities and offer the chance to excel as a group or as individuals.  (We have an outstanding reputation on the center and with the command staff because of our participation).  I realize that every email that I send may not apply to the organization as a whole but it might be of interest to a single member; I would also not be doing my job if I held information.  I respectfully request that in the future that if you feel that the endeavor I propose is not in our scope or duty, please respectfully state your objection.  I would hate to loose a member because they did not agree with one event.  Our goal is the same in the end...to reflect credit upon ourselves; the RATIII Organization, The SNCO Corp, and THE Defense supply Center Richmond.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  Not present.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Read minutes for March.  Approved as written.  Posted to web site.

2.  Hat, Coat & Shirt order has been taken and Mat from logo Dynamics is pricing the individual orders.  Expect to have a final total end of April.  Then I will be requesting the monies.  We will write one check from the fund when all is collected.  We did approve and spend the money for the hat art ($100.00).

3. Going with Charlie York on 20APR07 to but the food for the concert

4. Waiting on the Field Hospital POC to send a confirmation email or letter for the Sweats & Sandals project.  $1000.00 donated from Marty's Classic Cruisers Car Club (now Honorary Members) will be used to buy the items when confirmation communication is received.
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TREASURER: (previous month - no report)
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Share Savings         $702.47
Share Drafts              $394.70
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Beginning Balance $1097.17
Donations                  $0.00
Dues                           $204.00
Clothing Items PD     $0.00
Drinks at Meeting     $0.00
Sam's Club Pizza     $84.00
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                                   $1202.17
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Agreed that the expense for the hat art is unfortunate but agreed that it is necessary to establish the hat order.
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COMPLETED EVENTS:
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1. Easter at the VA:  From Marty Wright

"Kay & I visited the VA Hospital Polytrauma Ward yesterday afternoon, we took 10 small Easter Baskets, each with an Easter card, a little candy and a $10.00 phone card. We also bought a tub of Easter cookies and Lori (my daughter) made a dozen home made Chocolate Chip cookies.

There were 9 patients in the Polytrauma ward; most of the patients are causalities from IEDs in Iraq with serious head injuries. They are at various stages of recovery from can't talk or walk, to those who are ready to go home, walking, talking and generally able to take care of their own basic needs. The Nurse's station kept the 10th basket to give to the next soldier to check in.

The soldiers were moved by our simple gift, one young Marine who lost both legs had his Mom at his bedside. He was moved to tears by this simple visit and small gift from strangers who he had never seen before. Kay almost lost it and hurried out of the room so he would not see her cry.

The Nurses we just super, one nurse escorted Kay and I to each room, Kay had to use a mask & gloves for one that is in isolation.

I have been married to Kay for over 30 years; I have never seen her so moved by anything.

It has an honor to be able to do this small thing for the soldiers on Easter.
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MEMBER COMMENTS:
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1.  Charles Davidson knows and outstanding profession band (named "Offering") that would like to play at the hospital for the vets.  He has their CD should anyone wish to listen to them.  They will let us know when they are available.

2. Marty knows a band that also would like to play for the vets at the hospital.   Need more information.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. WEB PAGE: Our web page is visible at www.rat3.org or www.ratiii.org.  We are still looking for a copy of Front Page or Publisher (1997 or later) to use in making the updating process easier.  Any one that can help, please contact Tim or Larry.  If we can not locate a copy, we will be asking for the association to fund the software.  Not sure when this request will be made.  Thinking about it at this time.  The software is necessary to make the page more professional in appearance and functionality.

2. CIVIL AIR PATROL VISITS/MENTORING: Currently working on sending letters to Commandants of the Civil Air Patrol Units expressing our interest in military experience speaking engagements and mentoring.  Larry has offered for us to visit the Civil Air Patrol on several occasions.  The RATIII Members in attendance have expressed the desire to make the Civil Air Patrol Visits/Mentoring a regular association event.  Have not seen Larry in many weeks.   Holding off on this issue until we speak to Larry again.

3. April Concert by Walt Street: RATIII will host a concert in the Multi-purpose Room from 1600-2100 on 20 April.  Hamburger & Hotdogs are the main fare.  Marty got a $25.00 donation from Food Lion, which was applied, to the event.  Grill usage and Ice was donated by the hospital for the event.  A big thanks to Walt Street for the entertainment.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. MAY RATIII PICNIC: Request was made for picnic coordinator (Brian volunteered) however he needs volunteers to execute the details (i.e. Rent pavilion, food shopping, get ice, setup, teardown etc.).  Dusty requested this time the food theme for this picnic be steak and potatoes.  All agreed that would be the primary food items with all the rest of the picnic goodies of course.  Date to be determined.

2. COIN FROM THE ADMIRAL: The Association may be honored by the Admiral with a coin.  We are not sure when this may happen.  A chronology was established and will be maintained for future recognition:

LAST 2 YEARS:

Sep2005 - Undertook an adoption initiative at DSCR for 3 Katrina families.  Adoption of the Rivet Family (9 members) - Cleaned 2 Base housing units and stocked shelves with food.  Provided logistics assistance at arrival and follow-on support for 1 year, while family resided at DSCR.

Sep2005 - Collection of monies taken and donated for the Katrina hurricane victims.

Sep2005 to Mar 2007 - Provided Pizza lunches (comfort food) for Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital, Ward 2B - Polytrauma.

16NOV05
20DEC05
10JAN06
09FEB06
22MAR06
19APR06
24MAY06
16AUG06
18NOV06
13DEC06
17JAN07
21FEB07
22MAR07

01DEC05 - Provided a steak & chicken cookout for Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital.

21DEC05 - Participants in Purple Heart Ceremony for Justin Kinnie, Disabled Combat Veteran at the local VA Hospital Ward 2B - Polytrauma.

12JAN06 - Participants in ADML Heinrich's Frocking Ceremony. (Provided Escorts / Handed out flyers)

FEB 2006 - Organized a concert and cooked hamburgers & hotdogs for all patients at McGuire VA Hospital

SEP 2006 - Charitable donation of $150.00 food card to aid disabled vet being discharged VA that had been out of work and in need of assistance.

SEP 2006 - Participants in POW/MIA "Missing Man" Table Ceremony in DSCR Center Restaurant

SEP 2006 - Co-Organizers / Participants in the DSCR September 11th Anniversary Ceremony

04DEC06 - Donated 1/4 pallet of needed supplies to field units in the "War on Terror" (Jerky, candy, magazines, books, DVD's, lighters, gun cleaning equipment, socks, and a wide variety of toiletries)

DEC 2006 - Organized a Christmas party for the Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital Ward 2B - Polytrauma sponsored by a highly motivated and supportive local Classic Car Club."

APR 2007 - Donated 10 Easter Baskets to Disabled Combat Veterans at the local VA Hospital Ward 2B - Polytrauma

APR 2007 - Organized a concert and cooked hamburgers & hotdogs for all patients at the local VA Hospital.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 05 APRIL AT 1530
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SIGNED

TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 01 MARCH AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Not in attendance
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  Requested we get a firm date for the March pizza lunch at the VA (Tim Farley for action).

2.  Brought up for discussion a "Sandals & Sweats" donation request from a nurse in Iraq Theater of Operations.  She has requested a donation of Sandals and Sweats (Flop Flops & Sweat pant bottoms) for soldiers wounded that had their clothing cut off.  This would give the medical team access to postoperative clothing.  Our intention is to obtain a Letter on Intent from the nurse (Brian Kovach for action).  Settle (as a group) on a donation amount of money.  Then have Marty approach his source for a whole sale purchase.  Expect at this time a donation $400.00 to $600.00 for the items (as many as we can buy for that amount).  To recover the donation cost RATIII plans another Applebee's dinner night and roll the proceeds back into the fund.  Additionally, we anticipate internal cash donations from members.  At the meeting some members wanted to donate monies on the spot.  Thanks guys!  Mike says we can fly the sandals and sweats to Iraq via a VR-56 transport to Bahrain then ship in theater to the Nurse in Iraq.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Read minutes for January.  Approved as written.  Posted to web site.

2.  Organizing the Hat, Coat & Shirt order (Tim Farley for action).  Matt brought 2 examples of a jacket to the meeting and a new 2007 catalog.  Orders are being taken until the next RATIII meeting on 04APR07.  The list will be totaled and money will be request just prior to the order being submitted.
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TREASURER:
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Share Savings $702.47
Share Drafts  $394.70
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Beginning Balance $1097.17
Donations  $0.00
Dues   $204.00
Clothing Items PD $0.00
Drinks at Meeting $0.00
Sam's Club Pizza $84.00
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   $1202.17

2.  Collected 65.00 in donations from RATIII Members for Isaiah Crews (boy going blind).  Forwarding the funds today to Donation Coordinator.
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Tony said "that any money he collected for refreshments at RATIII meetings would be put back into the fund".
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. WEB PAGE: Our web page is visible at www.rat3.org or www.ratiii.org.  We are still looking for a copy of Front Page or Publisher (1997 or later) to use in making the updating process easier.  Any one that can help, please contact Tim or Larry.  If we can not locate a copy, we will be asking for the association to fund the software.  Not sure when this request will be made.  Thinking about it at this time.  The software is necessary to make the page more professional in appearance and functionality.

2. CIVIL AIR PATROL VISITS/MENTORING: Currently working on sending letters to Commandants of the Civil Air Patrol Units expressing our interest in military experience speaking engagements and mentoring.  Larry has offered for us to visit the Civil Air Patrol on several occasions.  The RATIII Members in attendance have expressed the desire to make the Civil Air Patrol Visits/Mentoring a regular association event.  Have not seen Larry in many weeks.   Holding off on this issue until we speak to Larry again.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. APRIL CONCERT BY WALT STREET: RATIII will contact the AV Hospital for use of their Multi-purpose Room.  We have hosted this same event in the past.  Walt has once again volunteered to play a concert for the whole hospital.  RATIII Members will cook hotdogs and hamburgers for the event.  Date to be determined.

2. MAY RATIII PICNIC: Request was made for picnic coordinator (Brian volunteered) however he needs volunteers to execute the details (i.e. Rent pavilion, food shopping, get ice, setup, teardown etc.).  Dusty requested this time the food theme for this picnic be steak and potatoes.  All agreed that would be the primary food items with all the rest of the picnic goodies of course.  Date to be determined.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 08 FEBRUARY AT 1530
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SIGNED

TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 08 FEBRUARY AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Currently working on sending letters to Commandants of the Civil Air Patrol Units expressing our interest in military experience speaking engagements and mentoring.  Requesting additional information from Larry on the letters.
2. Army Soldier at the VA Hospital has not gotten his Purple Heart.  Discussions followed to offer ideas on how we could involve the RAT III in the presentation process.  Have spoken to the Hospital First Sergeant and there is no additional information at this time.  Charlie offered the idea for a Lieutenant Commander at Fort Lee that could do the ceremony.  Additional recommendations were made for senior officers at DSCR also.

3. 21 February is our next pizza luncheon at the VA Hospital.

4.  Start thinking about the May Picnic.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1.  In attendance.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Read minutes for December.  Approved as written.  Posted to web site.
2.  Alan Clemmons and his Boy's 8th Grade Band has expressed the desire to play at a VA Hospital dinner event.  We need to let him know at what event they could play.
3.  A special thanks to Mary from the Classic Car Club as she donated $100.00 to directly support association efforts at the VA Hospital. The moneys will be used to provide pizza for the February lunch for the veterans of ward 2B (Poly Trauma). Thank you for your generous support to The RAT III Association :-)
4.  Web page is tracking
5. Hats and Coats are also in work with sample jackets being ordered as requested.
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TREASURER:
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Share Savings          $702.47
Share Drafts              $394.70
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Begining Balance     $1097.17
Donations                  $0.00
Dues                           $204.00
Clothing Items PD    $0.00
Drinks at Meeting     $0.00

Sam's Club Pizza     $84.00
Website Expense     $29.99
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                                    $1187.18
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  In attendance
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. HATS & COATS: We are now be taking initial orders for hats & coats.  Please forward you size and color for your hats & coats to Larry or Tim.  (black, blue, or khaki).  We are also taking order for shirts in the same colors.  Tim has ordered 2 examples of the jacket as requested by members.

2. WEB PAGE: Our web page is visible at www.rat3.org or www.ratiii.org.  We are still looking for a copy of Front Page or Publisher (1997 or later) to use in making the updating process easier.  Any one that can help, please contact Tim or Larry.  If we can not locate a copy, we will be asking for the association to fund the software.  Not sure when this request will be made.  Thinking about it at this time.  The software is necessary to make the page more professional in appearance and functionality.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. CIVIL AIR PATROL VISITS/MENTORING: Currently working on sending letters to Commandants of the Civil Air Patrol Units expressing our interest in military experience speaking engagements and mentoring.  Larry has offered for us to visit the Civil Air Patrol on several occasions.  The association members in attendance have expressed the desire to make the Civil Air Patrol Visits/Mentoring a regular association event.

2. MAY PICNIC: It is time to start thinking about or May picnic.  The web page contains all the ordering and setup information for the event.  Need to establish a committee.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 08 FEBRUARY AT 1530
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SIGNED
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TIM FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 04JAN AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Pizza Lunch in the works for 1130 on 16JAN.  Will confirm and brief all via email.
2. Waiting on a final membership count (paid dues) from Treasurer to verify current size of association for 2007.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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Not in attendance.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Read minutes for December.  Approved as written.  Posted to web site.
2.  Received 2 membership dues checks and forwarded to the Treasurer.
3.  Alan Clemmons and his Boy's 8th Grade Band has expressed the desire to play at a VA Hospital dinner event.  I will get more particulars from Alan.
4.  A special thanks to Sylvia & Donald Habel.  They have donated $100.00 to directly support association efforts at the VA Hospital. The moneys will be used to provide pizza for monthly lunches and clothing items (i.e. service specific tee shirts) to veterans of ward 2B (Poly Trauma). Thank you for your generous support to The RAT III Association :-)  They have been added to our sponsor listing.
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TREASURER:
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December Statement submitted January 5th; 2006

Beginning Balance:        $1,170.90
Donations                        $100.00
Dues                                 $72.00
Clothing items PD           $24.00
Drinks at meeting            $7.00
Sam's Club Pizza -          $75.32
Website Expense -   $29.99
                                           $1,268.59
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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Not in attendance.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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HATS & COATS: We are now be taking initial orders for hats & coats.  Please forward you size and color for your hats & coats to Larry or Tim.  (black, blue, or khaki).  We are also taking order for shirts in the same colors.
WEB PAGE: Our web page is visible at www.rat3.org or www.ratiii.org and has been reorganized.  We are looking for a copy of Front Page or Publisher (1997 or later) to use in making the updating process easier.  Any one that can help, please contact Tim or Larry.  If we can not locate a copy, we will be asking for the association to fund the software.  Not sure when this request will be made.  Thinking about it at this time.  The software is necessary to make the page more professional in appearance and functionality.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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CIVIL AIR PATROL VISITS/MENTORING: Larry has offered for us to visit the Civil Air Patrol on several occasions.  The association members in attendance have expressed the desire to make the Civil Air Patrol Visits/Mentoring a regular association event.  We need Larry to coordinate the visit schedule.  We feel, like the VA Hospital events, this could be very rewarding for us and the members of the Civil Air Patrol.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 04JAN AT 1530
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SIGNED
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T A FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RICHMOND AREA TOP III
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
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OPENED MEETING 07DEC06 AT 1500
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PRESIDENT:
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1. Reminded membership about the hot rod club sponsored (big thanks to Marty) Christmas party on Sunday 10DEC06 at 1630.
2. Discussed further the subsidizing of Holiday Gala Tickets for 3 E-6 and below personnel here at DSCR.  The final vote was a split decision however, 2 tickets were purchased by Randy Raymer and Larry Waichulis.  The last ticket was purchased by a military fund.
3. Intends to carry on additional conversations about or charter as it applies to mentorship, due to the confusion about the Holiday Gala tickets for E-6 and below and future projects like this one.
4. Try to give a moment of silence for Pearl Harbor Day.
5.  Next Meeting January 4th at 1500.
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VICE PRESIDENT:
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1. Thanks for the many donations he delivered to the troops on his recent detachment.  The items were distributed to location such as: Jabudi, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bahrain.
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SECRETARY:
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1.  Read previous October minutes and they were approved.
2.  Discussed further the web page issues as relates to update ability.  Looking for a copy of Front Page or Publisher (any version from 1997 on) to make webpage updating easier.
3.  Hat and coat orders will commence after the holidays.
4.  Called the Rivets about the Christmas party and pizza lunch.  They will be there.
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TREASURER:
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No report provided.
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MASTER AT ARMS:
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1.  Requests clarification as to the extent of charitable and emergency assistance we provide.  He thinks this could get out of hand if not controlled and does not feel the charter is clear on this issue.  Further dialog with the membership is needed over the next couple meetings.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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HATS & COATS:  We have received many emails about the hats & coats as related to selections provided.  It appears the selections from the catalog made by Tim and Larry are a go.  We will be taking initial orders for hats & coats after the holidays.  Prices are very reasonable and styles are current (sporty)
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WEB PAGE:  Our web page is visible at www.rat3.org and has been reorganized.  There is an issue about our ability to make changes as the software is quirky.  We are looking for a copy of Front Page or Publisher (1997 or later) to use in making the updating process easier.  Any one that can help, please contact Tim or Larry.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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MENTORSHIP:  There were spirited discussions in the email traffic about Holiday Gala ticket subsidizing the junior enlisted troops (E-6 and below).  There are obvious differences in individual understanding of our charter related to mentoring of the junior troops.  This is understandable and needs to be discussed further.  We do not want to let or generosity get out of hand and that we are not giving to other than legitimate needy/emergency situation.  However, we also need to consider as leaders that mentoring is not always without cost too.  We will bring this up for conversation at the next couple meetings to try and define our focus for donations in both areas.  If we can not resolve through conversations then we will commission a committee to investigate.
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ADJOURNED MEETING ON 07DEC06 AT 1530
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SIGNED
T A FARLEY
SECRETARY
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RAT III Minutes - OCT 2006:
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