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149thARMOR REGIMENT
Minutes of 15 July 2023
Members present: Brian Murphy, Felix Charfaoros, Art Nichols, Richard Mayeda, Vern Snodderly, Michael McIntosh, Osuna Natividad Jr. and Charles Newport.
On ZOOM: Connie Fields, Dan Baptista, Paul Saguil, and Justin Newport.
1. Meeting called to order at 1304hrs, Pledge conducted, and Roll taken.
2. The minutes of the 20 May 2023 meeting were read. Moved to approve by Osuna, Seconded by McIntosh. Minutes were accepted as read.
3. Setting the agenda. The agenda accepted a published.
4. The passing of CSM Gary Johnson was announced by Nichols. Gary suffered a heart attack in his sleep after being hospitalized for an unrelated issue. A condolence card was signed; COL Nichols will carry it to the Services on 29 July in Payson, AZ.
5. The replacement of HSMG of the Regiment will be on the agenda for the September 16th meeting.
6. Other Health and welfare issues: Marc Delpiero has had back surgery and is doing OK
7. Membership Report. Life members – 87, Annual – 13 and Honorary –
9, total- 109. It was noted that CSM (Retired)Brian Murphy has joined and was present at this meeting. “Welcome”.
8. Treasurer’s Report: Savings: $25.89, Special savings: $9,026.70 and Checking $7,025.73.
McIntosh submitted receipts for $250.73 for stamps and supplies used to mail flyers for BBQ.
9. Preparations for 05 August reunion and BBQ. 104 flyers sent out: 31 responses to date. Since the 340th BSB will be drilling on the 5th McIntosh will be coordinating with SFC Boatwright regarding the number of troops we can expect to eat with us.
10. Scholarship report. No applications were received this year. Leadership of the program will be on future agendas.
11. Other matters. Snodderly reports that GoDaddy just eliminated the album of historical photos as well as the gallery of photos of individual members, both collections were eliminated. The degree of the problem and solutions will be on the future agenda.
Dave Brock sent a packet of 25-30 photos taken probably in the mid to late 1970s. Baptista reports 108 degrees at his home.
12. Next meeting: 1300hrs, this location, 16 September 2023. The meeting was adjourned 1330 hrs.
-Newport-
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