- Opening Ceremony: Sgt/Arms Bill Kiernan opened the meeting at 1845 and opening prayer was given by Chaplain Mike Harnish. 11 Detachment Members and one prospective member were present.
- Roll Call of Officers: Sr Vice Cmdt Michael Standafer was absent. All other officers were present.
- Applications for Membership: Harnish nominated David Winters as a Member. After discussion and a unanimous vote by show of hands, he was accepted as a Member. Adjutant Westover administered the oath of membership.
- Minutes from Previous Meeting – 12/7/17 Minutes: Minutes were distributed and reviewed by the membership. Motion made to accept the minutes as presented by Bob Selig, duly seconded by Judge Advocate Reggie LaClair; there was no discussion; motion passed unanimously.
- Correspondence:
- Dept of NH Cmdt E-mails: 1) Dept of NH Quarterly Meeting agenda for Jan 14th. 2) Proposed change to Dept Admin Procedure on Marine of the Year Award – Proposed that Members cannot nominate themselves. 3) Proposed change to Dept Admin Procedure on Dues – Change the anniversary date to August 30th.
- Donation received. Jack Hachez’s wife gave a $100 donation. Adj Westover wrote her a thank you note and offered the Detachment’s assistance should she ever need any.
- Fund raising request from the MCL Auxiliary was read. Info available for any Member that may wish to purchase a raffle ticket.
- The rental fee to the Town of Bow is due for the Old Town Hall for 2018. Paymaster Westover will submit the $10 fee.
- Paymaster Report: Report was distributed and reviewed. Adj/Paymaster Westover briefed the report. Motion made to accept the report as presented by LaClair, duly seconded by Selig. There was no discussion; motion passed.
- Sick and In Distress: Westover gave a report on Ray De Corse. He’s not walking very well sometimes gets dizzy, fortunately, he’s doing very well mentally.
- Report of Officers: None.
- Report of Committees
- Activity Committee
- Scheduled and Pending Events: The below items were discussed:
- Jan 13 (Sat) 2:00 PM: Poolee event – we are supplying lunch for around 60 people. Winters offered to help and bring a grill. Cmdt Dumont and perhaps a couple of others to help. There’s $195 set aside for Poolee functions, so no vote is necessary to expend the funds.
- Jan 28 (Sun) ~10:00 AM: breakfast at the Appleseed restaurant. $9.50 per person for the buffet.
- Other Events and Activities
- Recruiting Dinner at locations outside Concord area. Not discussed.
- Attend future Poolee Meetings, Thursdays at 5:00 PM, Marine Recruiting Office, Loudon Rd, Concord – Invitation is always open to us to attend.
- AR-15A2 Fundraiser Committee – Status Report –Lindsey reported that ticket sales are slow, $20 collected for ticket sales and Cmdt Dumont returned the $65 check that was issued to him for Concord Parade float decorations in exchange for raffle tickets. There was a brief discussion as why it’s too late to get permission and attend the Lebanon Gun Show.
- Scheduled and Pending Events: The below items were discussed:
- Activity Committee
- Unfinished Business
- Detachment Shirts (Undelivered shirts): Ray De Corse’s shirt is final one to be delivered and paid for.
- Registration of trailer – Status Report: Westover will work with the Cmdt to get the trailer registered.
- Toys for Tots Reports: Selig reported that 180 toys were collected in Bradford. Westover reported 899 collected in Bow.
- Membership Roster: Cmdt and Adjutant to work on complete and current roster.
- Detachment Members Annual Dues Reminders: Cmdt and Adjutant to work on procedure to collect dues from past due Members.
- Cmdt’s reimbursement for officer EGA given at “Jack” Hachez’s funeral: Tabled.
- Quartermaster report of awards, etc. on hand by the Adjutant. Westover to provide a report at next meeting.
- Annual Audit of Paymaster’s records. Prior to tonight’s meeting, Jr Vice Cmdt Mark Lindsley and Judge Advocate LaClair conducted the audit and reported that all appeared to be accurate.
- New Business
- Installation of Detachment Officers: Sr Vice Cmdt Michael Standafer still to be installed.
- Membership / Recruiting: Breakfast in Bradford – Cmdt will provide Selig with some fliers to post at the restaurant and around town.
- Good of the League
- Awards: There’s one award to be presented, but that member is not in attendance.
- Next Month’s Meeting & Meal-2/1/18: Cmdt stated that he’s not available 2/1/18 – Membership decided to still be hold the meeting that date. Mark Lindsley will bring the meal and David Winters offered to bring dessert.
- Announcements
- Jan 14th – Department of NH Meeting (1100) & Growl (1400) @ American Legion, Concord: Members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
- 2018 Quad State Convention in Burlington, VT, April 20th-22nd, 2018
-Members thanked the Cmdt for getting the meeting done early.
- Closing Ceremony conducted; next meeting February 1, 2018. The meeting closed at 1930.
R/S
PDD Bryan Westover
Adjutant/Paymaster
(Adjutant’s note: Thank you to Lindsley for filling in for the Sr Vice Cmdt. 50/50 Det share was $13.)