Join us on Saturday November 18th at 10:30 AM at Cafe Platano in Lathrop for our monthly meeting. We will have officer elections, updates from the state meeting, chapter awards and a presentation from Mel.
Upcoming Dates
December 16th: Wreaths Across America & Boston Tea Party 250
Minutes
Members Present:
Scott Elliott (President), Charles Newcomb (Treasurer), Randy Haight (Secretary), Gary Overby (Chaplain), Al Baker, Shane Beard, David Beeskau, Keith Bickley, Mel Howell, Ed Smith.
Guests:
Don Littlefield, Craig Anderson, Andrew McClure, Ron Niewall and the family of Shane Beard.
President Scott Elliott gaveled the meeting to order.
Chaplain Gary Overby led the invocation.
Randy Haight led the Flag Salute.
Charles Newcomb led the SAR Pledge.
Officer’s Reports:
Treasurer
Treasurer Charles Newcomb advises the Chapter’s current balance remains at $7400. And about a 50% response to the Chapter dues renewal mailing that went out in October.
Secretary
Nothing to report.
President
Old Business
President Elliott participated in the Veteran’s Day parade and ceremony held in Santa Clara County. Videos are posted on the Chapter website.
Delta Chapter will again volunteer at the Wreaths Across America event at the San Joaquin Valley National (Los Banos, CA). Members will meet on 16 December 2023, 1000 hours for the opening ceremony and then lay wreaths.
New Business
The President swore in new Chapter members Andrew McClure Sr. and Shane Beard. The new members provided brief information about themselves and their Patriots. Welcome new members.
Minutes Continued
The following Delta Chapter members were presented with the SAR awards for service to their Chapter:
Meritorious Service Award
Ed Smith, Charles Newcomb, Randy Haight and Gary Overby.
Distinguished Service Award
Mel Howell
Chapter Officer Elections
David Beeskau has volunteered to serve as the Chapter’s Registrar.
Randy “Doc” Haight has volunteered to serve another year as the Chapter’s Secretary.
Scott Elliott has volunteered to serve as the Vice-President and Webmaster.
The position of President remains open.
America 250
Minutes were read by Randy Haight.
Presentation
Member Mel Howell gave an oral presentation about Henry Knox, which included fascinating information about his family, and his service during the American Revolution.
Next Meeting
Saturday 16 December 2023. No Meeting. Volunteers will meet at the SJ Valley National Cemetery to participate in the Wreaths Across America event.
SAR Recessional was led by Andrew McClure.
Benediction was provided by Chaplain Gary Overby