Sons of the American Revolution
Central Coast Chapter Minutes, November 16, 2013
Meeting to Order @
1:03 PM
Invocation by VP
Bill Siler ( Presiding)
Pledges of
Allegiance & SAR
Attendance: 8 members
Sunshine
Report: Gordon Willey will soon be back
and acting President Gary Cooper is ill following his LAX adventure and
European vacation.
Guest presentation
was given by our own John Siler who provided a fresh look at the 1960
presidential election. John reminded the group that the election actually
involved Kennedy, Nixon and VA Senator Harry Byrd (segregationist). The
Electoral College tally was 303 for Kennedy, 219 for Nixon and 15 for Byrd.
John stated that Nixon may have well won the popular vote in what was the
closest popular vote up until Gore versus Bush.
John theorized
that the inclusion of Lyndon Johnson on the democratic ticket was rendered
unnecessary because Kennedy would have won without carrying Texas. Hawaii was originally called for Nixon but
was won Kennedy when all votes were tallied. John mentioned that one of the
most popular half truths surrounding the 1960 election is that the 9000
disputed Cook County , Illinois votes also
turned the election but again the Illinois
electoral votes would not have handed the election to Nixon. Nixon in fact
would have had to win 3 or 4 of the hotly contested states to garner sufficient
electoral votes.
John’s
presentation was appreciated well received.
Secretary’s Report:
Motion (Haynes) Waive reading of the October minutes. Seconded (Stevens).
Motion carried.
Treasurers Report:
Waived. Treasurer indisposed.
Old Business:
Central Coast SAR Brochure – Russ Haynes
will obtain bids.
Eagle Scout Medal
for Tim Maas discussed and there will be follow up with Gary Cooper and Nate
Maas.
Russ Haynes sent a donation to Wreaths Around America.
The December
meeting will be @ IHOP as usual.
Motion (Klebs) to
limit the SAR brochure production to $100.00 or revisit later. Seconded (Stevens).
Carried.
Delinquent dues: 5
@ present
Closing Pledge
Adjournment @ 2:15
pm
