2012 Minutes

Minutes from December General Meeting - None as it was our Christmas party

Minutes from 11/6/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7:07 PM by Don Hayes, Johnny Gossett presiding

Visitors: 0 visitors

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

Prayer:  by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Charles, Gary, Don, Paul, Jerry, Johnnie, Richard

Reading of the Minutes- no minutes from last meeting. Secretary absent

Treasurer Report: $not on web

Secretary:  State Chapter report, only 21 of 63 members now get cards, saves chapter $420 a year.

Membership:  63 members, 6 AVVA

Honor Guard - Saturday 10th, Conway...Veteran’s Day, 11/11, 2 PM at Conway Court House.  Less funerals this year.

Chaplain:   Mary Jo Hayes - now at home...been in the hospital with pneumonia.  Laverne doing a little better.

 Fundraising:  Sam’s Club - Nov 9th and 10th.  Dec 6. at Chick-fil-a.  Hope to have someone check out Lowe’s Food.  Did well with Pizza Inn..thanks to Mary Jo Hayes for organizing.  

New Business:  January meeting -will meet on January 8th.  

Christmas Gift Cards - $250 each - 10 cards  

Motion for Mileage Proposal tabled until next meeting in December.  

Education Outreach - November 15 and Nov 16.  Horry County ATA

Camp Corral - info at front table

Gerry Nugent - proposal to send President and Secretary to the National Convention this year.  A lot of ideas come from the convention.  Tabled until next meeting.  Need location ( August 13-18 in Jacksonville, FL) and what the state reimburses.  

Meeting adjourned at 7:51

Minutes from9/4/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Don Hayes, Johnny Gossett presiding
Visitors: 3 visitors
Pledge of Allegiance by Charles
Prayer:  by Charles
POW/MIA Memorial: Gary
Roll Call - Charles, Gary, Don, Paul, Jerry, Johnnie, Richard
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $not on web

Secretary:  State Chapter report, only 21 of 63 members now get cards, saves chapter $420 a year.

Membership:  62 members, 6 AVVA

Communications: Honor Flight wants some money but we did not give last year.  Motion not to give - approved

Honor Guard - Myrtle Beach Speedway and dedication.  Kangaroo Station - Veterans Appreciation at that station.

Chaplain:   Any prayers needed....Bob getting more knee surgery Sept 25th.  Lloyd - may have neck surgery.  Rich Singleton - bad knees.  Peggy Anderson - Stroke and in Kingston Manor.  Kathie may have to go back to NJ...losing eyesight

 Fundraising:  Pizza Inn Oct. 9th  Sign ups.  Sam’s Club - Nov 9th and 10th.

New Business:  Education Outreach continuing

Charles and Jerry going to State Council on Sept 8th.  

Meeting adjourned at 7:45

Minutes from 6/10/12 State Council Meeting

Meeting called to order 2 PM
Sick list called
Chaplain did prayer
Call to the colors
Roll call of chapters - Myrtle Beach 3 delegates, Gary McCormick, Gerry Nugent, MJ Hayes
Record number of members at the meeting

Agenda approved

Recognition of 1st time attendees

State treasury: $7651 - travel vouchers

Last meeting minutes approved.

Chapter 1017 hosted lunch. 

Region 3 conference - only 2 left (Annapolis and the Virginia) and then it is over.

VVA Convention - Jacksonville, FL in 2013

State Newsletter - after this month, chapters who did not support monetarily have seen their last one.  Need to pay up if we haven’t.  Newsletter is on the SCVVA website and will no longer be printed in the near future so it will only be by email.  Those with no computer, you lose.

Chapter 780 - 15 years of service

Chapter 303 - 25 years of service

One chapter (not us) has not attended State Council for a year and may be suspended.

www.vietnamwar50th.com - Commemorative for 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

VA rep - www.myhealth.va.gov   website for managing healthcare 

Presentation on the War Dog Wall by Johnny Mayo  www.wardogwall.com

Veteran designation on our driver’s license has been approved by the state of SC.  They are redesigning the license so they will let us know when we can do it AT NO COST.

Short Stay 843-761-8353    763-2366 if staying for September 8th meeting overnight camping.

State Council Elections - President - Avery Taylor

First VP - Tony Audivalle (sp)

2nd VP - Arthur Jordan

Treasurer - Pat Ramsey

Secretary - Bill Moore

Look into Golden Corral for Camp Corral - look for it on the web

Chapter reports from each chapter - 925 talked about Military Appreciation Parade participation, Memorial Day ceremonies, and our Education Outreach Program.


Minutes from 6/5/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Don Hayes, Johnny Gosset presiding

Visitors: 3

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

Prayer:  by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Charles, Gary, Don, Paul, Jerry

Reading of the Minutes- approved

Treasurer Report: $not on web.  National approved our financials

Membership:  62 members, 6 AVVA

Honor Guard - 1 funeral, parade went well, Memorial Service also.  Jerry and Charles were recognized for their work in setting this up.

Fundraising: Will do in Fall.  Pizza Inn in October

New Business:  May 26th, Saturday - Military Appreciation Day.  Truck and trailer in parade.  Formed up by 9 AM at Old Myrtle Square Mall (25th Ave North)

No meetings until first Tuesday of September.

Charles led God Bless America

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM


Minutes from 5/1/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Don Hayes, Johnny Gosset presiding

Visitors: 7  . We have 3 new people who are joining (and 2 brought their wives)  and Linda Perry, teacher at Ocean Bay Middle School and her son

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

Prayer:  by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Charles, Gary, Don, Paul, Jerry

Reading of the Minutes- approved

Treasurer Report: $not on web  National approved our financials

Membership:  62 members, 6 AVVA

Communications: 

Honor Guard - 1 funeral, parade went well, Memorial Service also.  Jerry and Charles were recognized for their work in setting this up.

Chaplain:   Bob is having his knee surgery

 Fundraising: Will do in Fall.  Pizza Inn in October

New Business:  May 26th, Saturday - Military Appreciation Day.  Truck and trailer in parade.  Formed up by 9 AM at Old Myrtle Square Mall (25th Ave North).  We had a lot of people come and participate.

Our Education Outreach had a very good start this year with speaking at schools and CAP.  Linda Perry was there to deliver Thank You cards from the students at Ocean Bay Middle School.  She will help get the word out to other Social Studies/History Teachers

No meetings until first Tuesday of September.

Charles led God Bless America

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM


Minutes from 5/1/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Don Hayes, Charles Squires, VP presiding

Visitors: 0

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

Prayer: by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Rich, Charles, Gary, Don, Paul, Jerry

Reading of the Minutes- approved

Treasurer Report: $ not on web

Membership: 61 members, 6 AVVA

Communications: Reprimand an unnamed member for utilizing our email list for soliciting political contributions.

Honor Guard 

Chaplain:   

Fundraising: Sam’s Club cancelled.  Look at Sam’s for either Labor Day or Veterans Day. $508 from the Pizza Inn.  Charles will check.

New BusinessMay 26th, Saturday - Military Appreciation Day.  Truck and trailer in parade.  Formed up by 9 AM at Old Myrtle Square Mall (25th Ave North)

Question of meetings in July and August....tabled until next meeting.

Memorial Day - Honor Guard at Conway at 9 AM.  Short sleeve white shirts

Motion to continue website.  Software will be purchased and webspace will be acquired.  Passed.

Charles led God Bless America

Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM



Minutes from 4/3/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Johnny Gossett

Visitors: 2

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

Prayer: by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Rich, Johnny, Charles, Gary, Don, Paul

Reading of the Minutes- approved

Treasurer Report: $not on web

Membership: 60 members, 6 AVVA

Communications: 

Honor Guard - No funerals in the last month.  When Jerry is back on his feet, we will have a drill meeting.

Chaplain:    Kathie’s sister- broke both legs.  John Frisco, 90, another stroke. Leverne, Bob - have cancer surgery

Fundraising: May 18th at Sam’s Club - poppy sales.  Pizza Inn - April 10th.  

New BusinessMay 26th, Saturday - Military Appreciation Day

Johnny attended State Council on Sunday.  Next meeting on June 27 - Region 3 in Greenville

Fred Kane, Wounded Warrior, collects golf equipment.  6-8 Ron Jon’s on Saturday

Veterans Dayroom and Veterans Cafe near Market Commons  are open

Charles led God Bless America

Meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM


Minutes from 3/6/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Johnny Gossett

Visitors: 1

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

Prayer: by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Rich, Johnny, Charles, Gary, Don, Paul

Reading of the Minutes-

Treasurer Report: $not on web

Membership: 60 members, 6 AVVA

Communications: Honor flight for WWII vets.  Looking for guardians and donation.

Ann Margaret at Patriots Point on March 31.  Mail from a prescription plan available up front.  Find out about bonding.

Honor Guard - Jerry Hearl back.  Looking for a practice session at Jerry’s house.  Appreciative of those who are on our guard.  

ChaplainRemembrance for John Moore, DAV treasurer.   

Fundraising: May 18th at Sam’s Club - poppy sales.  Pizza Inn - April 10th.  Article in “The Veteran” about our Pizza Inn fundraiser.

New BusinessJohn Frisco, WWII vet, DFC, etc. is at Agape in Murrells Inlet.

3 State VVA Conference - March 28, Region 3

Website - will need to pay to host our site starting June 30th.  Gary has been hosting it through Apple Computer for free the last 4 years.  More to follow.

Charles led God Bless America

Meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM


Minutes from 2/6/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Johnny Gossett

Visitors:  3 new members

Prayer: by Charles

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Rich, Johnny, Charles, Gary, Don. 

Reading of the Minutes- approved

Treasurer Report: Not present

Motion to pay for VVA State newletter:  Check for $120

Membership: 60 members, 6 AVVA

Communications: Inlet Square Vets Appreciation, Feb. 14th

Honor Guard - bugle paid for plus $194.  Excess goes back to the chapter.

Fundraising: Pizza Inn, April 10th (2nd Tuesday),  sign ups tonight 

Poppy sales dates coming next meeting

New Business:  Prayer for Jerry Hearl, Ray  

Charles led God Bless America

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM


Minutes from1/3/12 General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Johnny Gossett

Pledge of Allegiance by Charles

POW/MIA Memorial: Gary

Roll Call - Rich, Jerry, Paul, Johnny, Charles, Gary, Don . 

Reading of the Minutes- no minutes December meeting

Treasurer Report: $not on web

Prayer: by Charles

Visitors:  2 visitors

Communications: 8 letters of thanks from recipients of Walmart cards

Honor Guard - purchased our own trumpet for Taps at services.  Purchased with donations from chapter members.

Members: 52 last month, 56 members now and 6 associate. 2 new joining and 1 transfer

Fundraising: Pizza Inn, April 10th (2nd Tuesday), October 9th (2nd Tuesday)  4 PM -10 PM,  Poppy sales, 

New BusinessMarch 28th Region 3 conference 

Charles led God Bless America

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM


 © Gary McCormick 2012