2nd Battalion 3rd Marines Vietnam Veterans Association
KEYSTONE, SOUTH DAKOTA
DATE: 23JUL04
TIME: 0910
The meeting of the 2/3/3 Vietnam Era Veterans Association was called to order by Secretary Rod "Doc" Radich.
The Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence was offered for those Marines, past and present, who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom.
President Mike Oberline protested that he was not chairing the meeting as he was still the President of the Association. An explanation was given to the membership as to the ruling ie: at the meeting of the Association in St. Louis, Missouri in April 2004, a vote was taken to censure Mike Oberline as the President and that the Secretary would preside over the meeting since we did not have a Vice President.
M/S/C The Secretary would conduct the meeting.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS
President: Mike Oberline
Vice President: Vacant due to resignation
Secretary: Rod Radich
Treasurer: Harry Hoy
Chaplain: Vacant due to resignation
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: None
VICE PRESIDENT: None
SECRETARY: Reported on the vacancies of the Vice President and the Chaplain due to resignations. Reported on the St. Louis Meeting and its results.
TREASURER: Reported on the financial status of the Association and also on the St. Louis Meeting.
M/S/C To accept the Treasurer's report as read - this financial report is through July 21, 2004 only.
OLD BUSINESS
M/S/C To dispense with the reading of the minutes of last year and accept minutes for the record.
NEW BUSINESS
Jim Donovan read a letter written by Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee to Jack Bradley, member of 2/3/3 Association.
Treasurer Hoy reported that the family of Charlie Greer have requested that his name be removed from the Charlie Greer Fund...the fund has a total of $1,123.00. After discussion, a Motion was made, seconded and carried that the fund be continued in the name of Deb Jenkins.
Jim Donovan and Paul Desruisseaux reported on the proposed By-Laws changes...the final version was accepted by the Company Representatives at their annual meeting.
M/S/C To accept the By-Laws as amended and to publish same.
M/S/C All Association transactions will be conducted with CASH IN and CHECK OUT. Original receipts must be submitted to Treasurer before any monies can be expended.
M/S/C To allow reimbursement for the shipping expense (via UPS) incurred each year of the six Service covers, the ceremonial sword, and accessories for the two tables utilized in the POW/MIA and Marine Memorial ceremonies at each Reunion.
M/S/C To authorize approximately $100 payment for Annual Web Site Hosting Location.
M/S/C To authorize reimbursement to Web-site Director for purchase of Windows XP Compatible Scanner, to be used in the creation of the 2/3/3 Web-site.
M/S/C To authorize reimbursement to Web-site Director for printer cartridges, copy paper, and various stationary supplies to be utilized in the creation of the web-site and the printing of annual Membership Cards.
M/S/C To authorize reimbursement to Database Coordinator for supplies such as printer cartridges, paper, envelopes (large and small), and postage expense to distribute copies of the 2/3/3 Roster.
M/S/C To authorize reimbursement to Newsletter Editor of expenses of preparing and distributing the Newsletter which have been pre-approved by the Treasurer.
NOMINATIONS & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Jim Donovan
VICE PRESIDENT: Frank Correia
SECRETARY: Rod Radich
TREASURER: Harry Hoy
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES
Echo: Fred Monahan
Fox: Billy Cooper
Golf: Paul Desruisseaux
Hotel: Ron Poness
H&S: James Terry
Support: George Schieder
There was no opposition to the nominations.
M/S/C That the above nominated be seated as Officers.
APPOINTED POSITIONS
WEB DIRECTOR: Pat Hoy
DATABASE COORDINATOR: Marion Desruisseaux
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Dave Frink
CHAPLAIN: William Smith
SGT. AT ARMS: To Be Appointed
2005 REUNION PROPOSALS
Paul Desruisseaux presented a written proposal for Portland, Maine. Jim Terry presented a written document he had from a reunion site coordinator named Armed Forces Reunions...Jim to keep in contact with the organization for price comparisons. Fred Monahan asked for a vote for Beaufort, South Carolina (Parris Island) and will coordinate this Reunion. More work to be done on this but Echo Company had a reunion there and were well accepted.
M/S/C To have the 2005 Reunion at Beaufort, SC.
FURTHER BUSINESS CALLED FOR
None.
Meeting adjourned at 1100 hours.
Respectfully submitted
Rod "Doc" Radich
Secretary
