I49th Armor Regiment
Minutes of Meeting, 20 July 2024
1. HRC Nichols called the meeting to Order at 1300 hours; Pledge conducted and attendance taken; Present were Micheal McIntosh, Bruce Mehringer, Charles Newport, Richard Mayeda, Felix Charfauros and Art Nichols, Jr. On ZOOM: Marc Delpiero, Paul Saguil and Dan Baptista.
2. Reading of minutes from May. Minutes approved.
3. The agenda was accepted as published.
4. Health and Welfare: Returned mail to Kent Jefferies indicated he has moved to Hawaii, with no forwarding address
5. Membership Report: 86 Life members, 14 Annual and 9 Honorary; Total of 109.
6. Treasurer’s Report:
$26.28 in Savings;
$5,030.49 Special Savings,
$11,122.82 Checking.
Claims were submitted and approved for $703.71 Office Supplies and Postage (BBQ) and $56.33 for tablecloths and bunting
7. Update on prep for BBQ:
a. Firewood: Bruce will check what is on hand and provide as
needed.
b. Access to Dining Facility and kitchen is needed at 0700hrs.
c. Set out parking sign (directional; n street)
d. Set up and prep of serving line(0900-1000hrs)
e. Establish reception table and displays (0900-1000hrs)
f. Meal serving begins 1230 hrs.
g. Announcements (if any) and Scholarship presentation 1315hrs
h. Group photo (1330 hrs)
i. Clean up and secure facility.
8. Leadership for appointment orders: Moved / Seconded; Same
individuals with CSM Bruce Mehringer as CSM of Regiment.
Motion passed. Additionally, Ms. Connie Fields was chosen to be \
the Regiment’s Lead Historian.
9. Plans for visit to State Military Museum at the Consolidated
Headquarter Complex (CHQC) in Rancho Cordova, CA. on 16
November. Simplifying transportation was discussed and
several alternatives were discussed. To reduce cost we are looking
into renting a van based on the subscription numbers. A sign-up
and info sheet will be set up at the BBQ. The museum director
expects displays will be completed by Veterans Day (11 Nov.).
10. For the good of the Order:
a. The CAL VET Resource book: Do you have one? Just Email Art
Nichols. 149armor@sbcglobal.net
b. 1400hrs on 25 July at the SLO Vets Hall, in San Luis Obispo the
author of DAUNTLESS a book on the critical role of the 1st and
2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments in World II. Contact
c. A review of our Scholarship program identified as needing
review.
d. Reminder: VA members, if you have a medical emergency
and are hospitalized in a hospital not covered by your insurance,
you or a family member should contact the VA within 72 hours.
The VA will cover the bill if you have a VA medical card. Make sure
your family is aware of this and post the phone # (707) 562-8430
or (800)-382-8387 of your VA in an appropriate location, such as
their cell phone.
11. Adjourned 1356hrs. Next meeting 21 September 2024, 1300hrs, 340th BSB HQ.
-Newport-
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