Meeting Minutes

                                        149thArmor Regiment

                                       Minutes 20 Sep 2025

1. The meeting was called to order at 1300 hrs by HRC Art Nichols. The Pledge was conducted and Roll Call taken. Members present were SFC Michael McIntosh, CSM Bruce Mehringer, ISG Richard Mayeda, MAJ Natividad Osuna Jr., COL Charles Newport and COL Art Nichols, Jr. (All ranks retired).

2. Reading of the minutes from 19 July 2025. Approved as read.

3. Setting the agenda. Approved.

4. Health and welfare. Mehringer reports that CSM William Clark is currently under sedation and his outlook is not good.

5. Membership report. 86 Life members, 15 Annual members, 9 Honorary members: 110 total.

6. Treasurer’s Report: Regular savings- $26.28; Special purpose savings $5036.39; and checking $6,262.54. Reimbursements: $1421.29 to McIntosh for BBQ foodstuffs and $36.81 to Baptista for cookies. $40.29 to Nichols for salad at BBQ. $169.49 to Justin Newport for 2025-26 Zoom subscription.

7. AAR on BBQ / Reunion: RSVPs were 78, only 9 walk-ins for a total of 87 guests. Total cost came to$1461.58.

8. Personal property request. Connie Fields dropped by to recover General Fields’ footlocker.

9. Options for “final balance”; Osuna provided a statement from the Spreckels VFW Post 6849 indicating qualifications and interest being considered.

10. Other items.

a. The first draft of the MOU between the 340th BSB and the Regiment was distributed and discussed. All present were urged to give it a critical read. Proposed deletion, changes or additions will be on the November agenda.

b. Newport reported the display case in the foyer has been improved and a list of dedication cup is a part of the display.

c. Opposite the display case a four panel display has been added. It is a copy of the San Francisc Examiner, 28 January 1944 reporting for the first time the fate of American and Philippine soldiers after the surrender on Bataan, 9 April 1942. 

d. The display cases in the Bataan Room should be replaced. 

11.  COL Nichols reminded all present to consider the VA when looking for hearing aides. He explained the advantages of fit and described the process in securing them. Adjournment as of 1415 hrs.

12. Next meeting 1300 hrs,340thBSB HQ, 15 November 2025.

                                                                                                  ---Newport