Arizona Sons of the American Revolution

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1 Arizona Sons of the American Revolution Organized June 13, 1896 Society/BOM Meeting Minutes Nov 12, 2017 The Prescott Resort and Conference Center, Prescott, AZ Members Attending Society/BOM Meeting, Ladies Aux Meeting, and/or Luncheon (81Total) Alter, Nancy Alter, Warren Baran, William Blevins, Erin Byrd III, Rudy (Color Guard Uniform) Byrd III Gayle Reay Cates, Celeste Cates, James (Color Guard Uniform) Collins, Barbara Collins, Richard (Color Guard Uniform) Combs, J. Combs, Sandy Denny, Carolyn Denny, Robert Duffey, Mary Loe Duffey, Paul Fellman, Marilou Francis, Christopher (Color Guard Uniform) Gebhardt, Sharron Guzy. Karin Guzy, Larry President General Herzig, Bill Hiviy, William (guest of Bill Herzig) Hood, Jean Hood III, Wayne (Color Guard Uniform) Howey, Charles (Color Guard Uniform) Hines, Richard Huber, Jan (Color Guard Uniform) Huber, Rose Marie Johnson, Dusty Johnson, Sharon Jones, J. Michael Jones, Martha Martin, Paula Miller, Jacqueline Miller, Stephen (Color Guard Uniform) Mills, Coleen Messersmith, Jack Messersmith, Kathy Monez, Anna Monez, Steven Munro, John (guest of Bill Herzig) Mott, Terri (State Regent AZSDAR) Prater, Tim Rearley, Carolyn Rearley, Robert Sangster, Paul Sangster, Sandra Scott, Leo Scott, Loraine Scott, Matt (Color Guard Uniform) Scott, Charles M. Sjolin, Nancy Sjolin, Robert Skaggs, Donna Skaggs, Jim Smalls, Sherri Smith, Shawna Smith, William (Color Guard Uniform) Snodgrass, Wayne Sorensen, Carol Sorensen, Thomas Stickney. George Swanson, David Swanson, Janice Thompson, David (Color Guard Uniform)

2 Kahne, Patrick Karr, Ed Koeneman, Ed Lausen, Jim Lawford, Gerard (Color Guard Uniform) Lawford, Sandra Littlefield, Loren Thompson, Patricia Walker, Charles Walker, Nancy Webb, Gale Welch, Barry Welch, Sandra Wescott, Paul The Society Meeting of the AZSSAR was called to order by AZSSAR President Steven Monez at AM The AZSSAR Color Guard presented the colors, led by State Color Guard Commander Matt Scott. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wayne Hood Prescott Chapter President and SAR Pledge by Rick Collins Tucson Chapter President. After the Color Guard retired, State Chaplain J. Michael Jones gave the Invocation. Secretary Dr. William Baran reported there was a quorum present, with 19 voting delegates (see Doc 6 voting delegates sign in). Introduction of Honored Guests (See Meeting Agenda Doc 1). Welcome remarks were given by President Monez. Induction of new members by President General Larry Guzy: 1. James D. Cates, Prescott Chapter, wife Celeste, Sponsor: Stephen Miller 2. Jamie (J) Lee Coombs, Prescott Chapter, wife Sandra, Sponsor: Wayne Hood 3. Dr. Paul E. Sangster, Prescott Chapter, wife Sandra, Sponsor: Steve Monez 4. Barry Wayne Welch, Phoenix Chapter, wife, Sandra, Sponsor: Stephen Miller Each inductee discussed their Patriot. The Ladies adjourned to the Ladies Auxiliary Meeting conducted by President Nancy Alter. Minutes of April 29 th meeting were placed on the table and distributed to all members by Constant Contact and placed on our web site for comments. One change was made to add a committee report that had been omitted (C.A.R. liaison report). Minutes were approved as corrected. (See Apr. minutes Doc 2) Treasurers Report SG Warren Alter, Interim Treasurer.(see DOC 3) Motion by Warren Alter to appoint Compatriot Richard Burke as treasurer whose primary membership is with Richmond Chapter of VASSAR, and his duel membership is with Phoenix Chapter of AZSSAR. The motion was approved by the Society Delegates. (DOC 4) Report was on the table. A new Treasurer Richard Burke of Phoenix Chapter was appointed by the President. He was then sworn in as such and will take over immediately. All National and

3 State dues from the chapter secretaries with list of paid members should be submitted to Richard for payment to National. Officer and Committee Reports were called for: View any report by clicking (WROT) WROT=Written Report On Table) A special thanks for all the early reports that allowed the members to read them prior to the meeting. The meeting ran very fast as a result of prior reading. Reports of AZSSAR Officers: President: Steven Monez-WROT and gave brief verbal remarks. Vice President: James Skaggs WROT Secretary: William Baran WROT Treasurer: WROT Registrar: George Stickler WROT Genealogist: Edmund Karr: WROT Historian: David Swanson WROT Chaplain: J. Michael Jones: - WROT Publicist: Michael Fisch- WROT Chancellor: Justice Richard Hines: - WROT Compliance Officer: Thomas Sorensen Verbal: No new items to report. Delegate majority noted and shared with the secretary. Past President: Stephen Miller: WROT Reports of Chapters (Either BOM Rep or Chapter President Reporting): Barry M. Goldwater Chapter: Robert Rearley WROT Colorado River Chapter: No Report Absent Palo Verde Chapter: Ed Koeneman WROT Phoenix Chapter: No Report Absent Prescott Chapter: Wayne Hood WROT Rim Country: Stan Garner Absent WROT Report on table Saguaro Chapter: Allen Nash Absent WROT Tucson Chapter: Rick Collins,WROT verbal 132 members with three BOM Reps. Note We now have 11 Board of Manager Reps. Added PV Jim Skaggs, TUC Ray Collins. Reports of National Officers: VP General Wayne Snodgrass Verbal Thanks for hospitality and a great weekend. Secretary General: Warren Alter: WROT verbal thank you for support of his PG bid. AZ Trustee: Stephen Miller WROT STATE COMMITTEE REPORTS: -Americanism Committee: SAG Allen Nash: WROT

4 -American History Teacher: TUC W. Aurand WROT -Audit TUC John Bird oral report no change -Budget: vacancy no report -CAAH: SG Warren Alter: No report mentioned Museum update -C.A.R. Liaison: PV Walter Seaton WROT -Color Guard: PV Matt Scott -WROT -Constitution/By Laws WROT TUC Tom Sorensen mentioned recommendations for new appointee -DAR: BMG J. Michael Jones: WROT verbal Web DAR Change -Eagle Scout: PV Ed Koeneman: WROT -Education and Outreach: TUC Chris Francis WROT -Flag- James Skaggs- WROT -Friends of Library: BMG Ed Karr, Jr. WROT -Brochure Contest: SAG Allen Nash absent -GW Endowment Fund: BMG J. Michael Jones: WROT Knight Essay: BMG David Rodier: absent no report Medals and Awards: TUC Warren Alter: WROT Members/New Chapters: PHX Stephen Miller: WROT verbal Sedona Flagstaff and Sierra Vista areas Nominating Committee: PHX Stephen Miller-WROT need a VP, Recording Sec. and committee members. ROTC/JROTC: PV Ed Boyd Absent: WROT SARIZONA: SAG Michael Fisch- Absent WROT Veteran s: PV Robert Sjolin WROT Webmaster: Robert Vint- Absent website has been updated with new reports Speaker Bureau BMG J. Michael Jones-WROT Poster Contest: PRS Ed Lipphardt absent. Unfinished Business: Insurance for the AZ SAR Board, Officers and Color Guard no further information. Place on Feb.2018 agenda. Proposed changes to State Bylaws (see DOC 5) Article II section 10 President appointments Article XIV Quorum of Voting Delegates Article VII Fees and Dues Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3. Delegates stood and voted by hand vote. All above changes Passed Color Guard Bylaw change a motion was made by Thomas Sorensen and seconded by Richard Burke to table the proposed change to the next meeting. Motion Passed. Motion by Warren Alter: To close and transfer the balance of the Savings Account (currently $10,100.94) to the AZ Checking Account to increase its monthly balance and avoid Banking fee for to low a minimum balance. Motion was Passed (See DOC 7) Motion by Warren Alter: To approve the recommended Medals for distribution at the Feb Society meeting. Refer to DOC 8 the Medals and Awards Report for the medals and recipients.

5 Motion Passed. Motion by Richard Burke to move the accounting function from Quick books Pro17 to Quick Books online. Motion Passed. (See DOC 9 ) Adjourned the Society meeting Steven Monez 10:30 AM President Monez called to order the BOM meeting Unfinished Business: Insurance for the AZ SAR Board, Officers and Color Guard no further information. Place on Feb.2018 agenda New Business: Princeton Battlefield Project: David Swanson asked for a $ donation for the project from the AZSSAR. He mentioned that BMG Chapter had given a $ donation. The motion passed. The 50/50 portion was also given to this project as well as a Print of the Battlefield that was given to the second winner of the raffle. Jim Skaggs asked for donations to the C.A.R. request to Support Wreaths Across America. If a compatriot helps with laying wreaths the number of wreaths laid will go toward the State Stark Award Project. Motion made by Richard Burke and seconded by Michael Jones to accept the nominations made by Nominating Committee. Motion was approved by the board. (see DOC 10) Robert Sjolin Veterans Committee presented the Veterans Ribbon for the state flag. 3 New GW Fellows. Patrick Kahne was present and pinned by his guest and Mike Jones. National Officer Candidates were discussed. The race for National Genealogist is contested and Thomas Sorensen suggested supporting Jim Faulkinbury. The AZSSAR voted to support Jim L.W. Faulkinbury for that post and endorsed all other candidates. The other items will be placed on the Feb 2018 Agenda s New Business US Flag Desecration Amendment-David Swanson The America s Creed: David Swanson Nomination for new Officers-Stephen J Miller The Desert Ridge HS Marching Band representing AZ at Pearl Harbor-Ed Boyd. This effort has been cancelled. Recess was called at 12:15 PM. Lunch was served at 12:35 PM Posting of Colors by Color Guard under direction of Commander Matt Scott Pledge of Allegiance by State Genealogist Ed Karr SAR Pledge: led by PRS Chapter President Wayne Hood III

6 Blessing of Meal: Chaplain J. Michael Jones Introduction of Dignitaries/Guests 1. National Officers: Wayne Snodgrass, VPG Rocky Mountain District Warren Alter, Secretary General, SAR 2. Mrs. Nancy Alter, National 3 rd VP and AZ Ladies Auxiliary President 3. Terri Mott, State Regent Arizona Society DAR 3. AZ SAR First Lady Mrs. Anna Monez 4, Recognized First Time Attendees 5 Guests Recognized LUNCH Concluded Military Veterans Recognition: Military medals presentation to: Charles M Scott, Retired Army Brigadier General 30 yrs. 5 months Jack Messersmith, Navy CMC s Torpedo Chief, Retired 20 yrs. Color Guard Silver Medals presented by President General Larry T. Guzy Stephen J Miller Steven C Monez Larry T Guzy President General Final Remarks and Gifts AZSSAR Gift by State President Steven Monez Terri Mott State Regent AZ Society of DAR Comments and Gift Ladies Auxiliary President Nancy Alter Announcements: Steve Monez Leadership meeting in Louisville starts on Thursday March 1 st at the Brown Hotel State Society meeting Feb 17 th, 2018 registration 9 AM Phoenix Hilton, Chandler, AZ SAR Congress in Houston, TX on July th Westin Hotel ask for Arturo. SAR Recessional by Ed Koeneman PV President, Benediction by J. Michael Jones State Chaplin, Retired Colors: Color Guard under command of Matthew Scott State Commandant. Adjourn the BOM Meet Steven C Monez 2:15 PM Respectfully submitted, William L Baran AZ SAR Secretary