VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3

15TH ALABAMA CO. G NEWSLETTER

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MINUTES FROM STAFF MEETING, Held january 16, 2003

Meeting started at 6:55 with these members attending:
President:  David Imburgia, Commander: Tobey Gulley, Quartermaster Sgt: Jerry Shiner
Civilian Coordinator: Erika Moran, Treasurer - Bunny McClue, Gene Hopper
Absent: Vice President: Fergus O'Fay, Secretary: Christine Cooper

1. First we had the treasurers report which stated that we have a balance of $2,136.63 and that as of bills, we owe Rob Lecocq $5.41 for buckets, David Imburgia $30 for travel expenses (attending the WCWA meetings), Tobey Gulley for $10 for a video.
2. Previous board minutes were then accepted by all.
3. Commanders Report: The videos are in. There was a work party that moved the tents from Rob's place to Fergus' place for storage. Also we have new recruits: Charlie Mathes and his two sons.
4. President's report: For events- April 5th at the Snohomish Cemetery. All in support: excepted. There is also an event in Sequim but there was no interest. Also we received first place in the Auburn Parade.
5.Budget Report: We will need to support ourselves, as the WCWA will not be doing stipend. Powder dues will hopefully cover powder and caps.  School events can supply some funds but we must come up with additional fundraisers.  Each department head should give wants and needs and their costs for the next 2 years to the President by the March meeting to help set the budget.
6. Status of Equipment: The equipment has been moved to Bunny and Fergus' shed. List of equipment moved was handed out by Jerry. List stated that: The water pump, 5 garbage cans (plastic with lids), 5 coolers, 2 fire grates, 1 wood burning stove with stand, 2 stainless steel firebuckets (2.5 gallons), 4 folding wood tables, 1 wood box (ammo?), 16 or 17 tents, 30 or so stakes, 1 horse trailer, 3 lamps, and 99 wood muskets (for school events) were all moved.  We are short on muskets. Pump also needs new diaphragm.
7. Ordinance department now falls under the Quartermaster.  Ordnance Sgt to work with Quartermaster.
8. Newsletter: Postage needs to be budgeted so the via the newsletter chairman.
9. The ByLaws, as amended,  etc., should be emailed, and physically mailed well prior to the Marblemount general meeting at the end of March.
10. Primary discussion on proposed draft of bylaws at the February meeting. Finalize proposal in March.
11.School event May 14/15 (maybe a 3rd day?). Letters might include the Mission statement.  This event will be very important for the 15th AVI as a fundraiser, and for community standing opportunity.
12. Venture Scouts platoon-Boy Scouts:  Gene Hopper will be taking over this area, as George declined.We will need a second leader with Gene to do the training for this. The board must decide if they are committed to this program. Kicked around the
possibility of various people that might be interested. Gene will be back to the board at the February Meeting.  Mike Aiken has been setting up several boys who are interested in attending cobweb event.
13. Trailer: Chris Moran report: The axle on the trailer is a good one. Length of trailer bed is the question. 7 ft could be made to 9 ft. Rewired, bearings. Need to know who will do the work and what is the cost.
14. Erika motioned that we budget $300 to modify the trailer and find a volunteer to spearhead the project. Seconded by Tobey, Carried by all.  Tobey, Jerry, and Christopher will be working on it.
15. At 8:10 Motion was made by Bunny to close. Seconded by Erika.
Meeting was Adjourned.

MINUTES FROM STAFF MEETING, Held Febuary 13, 2003
 

Meeting started at 6:45 with these members attending:

President:  David Imburgia                                                                      Also in attendance:

Vice President: Fergus O’Fay                                                                Quartermaster Sgt: Jerry Shiner

Commander: Tobey Gulley                                                                 Ordinance Sgt:  Ted Carter

Civilian Coordinator: Erika Moran                                                            

 Treasurer: Bunny McClue                                                                        

Secretary: Christine Cooper

 

  1. Recap of last meetings minutes – approved
  2. Treasurers Report: We have $2091.22 minus 34.71 for ordinance for a total of $2056.71 Also need by-laws done before we are able to sign up for non-profit events.
  3. Captain’s Report: There will be a preview of “Gods and Generals” on Tuesday the 18th. It would be cool if we could get members to show up in uniform.  Also the Bellingham Public Library now has the Company on its library network. For School of the Soldier, he will be camping overnight Saturday to attend Sunday’s drill. All are invited.
  4. Ted Carter was unanimously voted the Company Librarian.
  5. President’s Report: Will be attending WCWA meeting next and possibly School of the Soldier. Reminded everyone to get budget plan done and that it should be for two years.
  6. Civilian Coordinator’s Report: Has budget done for two years with a total of $320.  Has planned a lot of neat activities for the civilians this year, some of which involve prize giveaways.
  7. Quartermaster’s Report: Has budget done for two years with a rough total of $1335. Everything that the 15th owns is now stored at Bunny and Fergus’. Also has new Enfield rifle box for unit. Need tent stakes, Fergus then stated that he has some that were left at Ferndale last year. If we need more, possibly contact the Custer blacksmith in Ferndale?
  8. Ordinance Report: All ordinance is ready to go. Does not currently have any nipple wrenches for pistols but is planning to attain a couple and donate to unit. Needs to order some another gallon of green cleaner and two more cleaning rods. Wants to teach a cleaning class at the cobweb event/general meeting. Tobey stated that cleaning rifles between battles should be vastly shortened as soldiers are taking too much time.
  9. David stated that we should have our newsletter articles ready in the next 5 days. He will call Gene Hopper for scout info. Possible idea of having Steve Lecocq co-chair? The By-laws and mission statement that we are re-writing should be taken to the general meeting for acceptance by general membership. All board members to be ready to go over them by next month.
  10. Fergus reported that the May 15/16 School event will be on a Thursday/Friday. He has confirmed this with Chamber of Commerce and the Ferndale schools. Park will have barns and covered areas for us if inclement weather. Fergus suggested that anyone other then unit involved should receive $100? Will contact everyone (school districts) about it. Discussion of who should be involved for next year (unresolved). Vote asked by Fergus to make school event totally confederate. Seconded by Erika, all voted Yes with exception of abstain by Pres.
  11. David suggested that at the cobweb/general meeting we have on the agenda a detailed account of how the board works.
  12. Fergus stated that he would have budget information on process of school event soon. Also Fergus paid $25 for a civil war ad. Erika motioned that the unit reimburse him. Seconded by Tobey.
  13. Tobey then motioned for end of meeting, seconded by everyone.

Meeting adjourned.

 

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