Whiskey Battery 1-12

September 16, 2017

15^th Annual Reunion Minutes

Time Meeting Opened: 9 a.m. Number Present: 29

Opened meeting with prayer by Charlie Biddix

Marine Corps Hymn: Hammond Dean

Remembrance of Those We Lost – Russel Hicks and Virgil Boyer. Names were read by Russel Hicks, Virgil Boyer rang bell. Virgil Boyer said prayer.

Treasurer’s Report – Ron Cummins, Ending balance $1087.56

Old Business: Motion made to spend $75.00 in donation of flowers to funerals of members who pass away. Russ Adams volunteered to be responsible.

New Business: Welcomed new people attending this year.

Call for volunteer to host 2018 reunion. Garry and Connie Jines volunteered in Detroit Michigan

Melanie Carideo (Dick Stroud’s step daughter) volunteered Chattanooga Tennessee for 2019

Any pictures taken this weekend can be sent to Russel Hicks or Vickie Burrage to be put on website.

William Shaw (new attendee) brought up that he has a source that can restore old pictures, if anyone was interested see him.

Russell Hicks thanked everyone who helped with planning, supplying snacks, and helping in general.

Group pictures to follow meeting.

Donations to the battery fund can be made at the snack table. ($502.00 was collected and mailed to the Treasurer)

Meeting was adjourned at 9:35

Attendees:

Richard (Dick ) Stroud

Melonie Carideo, Stepdaughter

Garry Jines and Connie

Russ Hicks, Joye, Daughter, Leslie, Son Russell and Son-in-law Rob

Ron and Myra Cummins

Bill Renne

Ray Sammons

William J. Shaw

Bob Lovin

Reggie Zhuckkahosee, Reggie II, Gina and Caroline

Russ Adams and Judy

Virgil Boyer and Sandy

Hamond Dean, Jr.

Mark Keefe

Jim Maines

Keith and Teddie Reichenbach

Charlie Biddix

Greg and Pam Weaver and daughter Jill