Minutes – November 2022
Members Present:
Scott Elliott (President), Charles Newcomb (Treasurer), Randy Haight (Secretary), Al Baker, David Beeskau, Keith Bickley, Mel Howell.
Guests:
Maria Baker, Marsha Howell, Dr. Matthew Bowdish, SAR Sacramento Chapter
President Scott Elliott gaveled the meeting to order.
President Elliott led the opening prayer.
Treasurer Charles Newcomb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mel Howell led the SAR Pledge.
Officer’s Reports:
President
President Elliott briefed the Chapter on the plans to meet for the Wreaths Across American event to be held 17 December 2022. Full details will be sent to all members, via email.
NOTE FOR MEMBERS: (From October Meeting):
Gary Overby provided information on the upcoming Wreaths Across America project. Gary provided information on how Delta Chapter members can order Wreaths online, noting that for every wreath purchased by our members, $5.00 will be returned to the Delta Chapter. This purchase is also tax deductible. Purchases can be made from the home page of “Wreaths Across America” located at:
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/
Those who do purchase wreaths should include our “Group Code” when prompted which is CA0112P.
President Elliott confirmed that he had received his “Supplemental” application for Patriot John Fontaine.
President Elliott discussed the state meeting which he recently attended and noted that the upcoming American 250 is among the priority items of the State Society. He also noted that there will be Quarterly ZOOM meetings for treasurers, with details forthcoming.
He also advised that all Chapter Officers are required to complete the Youth Protection Class, with details forthcoming.
A 9-minute video on the SAR Museum was shown at the state meeting and President Elliott will post a link to this video on the Chapter website.
Treasurer
Treasurer Charles Newcomb advised that yearly dues is due on 15 December 2022. He advised that the State Society has advised all Chapters to avoid maintaining a large balance and that the Delta Chapter was one Chapter that had a larger balance (about $8400.) and that we need to make sure we are spending 4-5% of that each year on chapter activities and projects. Therefore, this year’s dues for the Chapter will be $15.00, which should maintain a good balance while still funding activities we do.
He also advised that the Chapter will pay lunch for those members and spouses who participate in this year’s Wreaths Across America. We will eat at Pea Soup Andersons in Santa Nella following the wreath laying on 17 December 2022.
Secretary
Secretary Randy “Doc” Haight reviewed the minutes of the October meeting.
Registrar
Position Vacant.
New Business
President Elliott welcomed new member Alex Smayda and swore him into the Delta Chapter.
Alex Smayda, a resident of Modesto, having moved from Walnut Creek several years ago, introduced himself to the Chapter and gave a brief background on his “Patriot,” Cephas Kent Sr., (DAR Ancestor#: A064970, who served in Vermont during the American Revolution.
Presentation
Dr. George Bowdish (MD) from the Sacramento Chapter of SAR gave a presentation on the medical history of George Washington. This presentation was informative and provided information about his family’s medical history, George Washington’s medical history and clues as to the ultimate cause of George Washington’s death on 14 December 1799. Dr. Bowdish has graciously agreed to share his presentation, via PDF, for those interested members which he will send to President Elliott.
President Elliott led the closing prayer.
Randy Haight led the SAR Recessional.
