Central Coast Chapter SAR Meting Notes for November 16, 2019

Central Coast Chapter SAR Meeting notes for November 16, 2019

IHop Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA

1.       Meeting was convened at 1:06 PM by President Steve Scully

a. Members in attendance, Russ Haynes, William Harris, John Siler, David Tissue, Steve Scully, Michael Cerny, William Crewe and new member Anthony Cangelosi

2.      Pledge of Allegiance and SAR Pledge recited

3.      Sunshine Report

a.       Dan Friend at home diagnosed with blood cancer

4.      Introduction of Guests

b.       John Siler’s Sister in attendance

5.      Treasurer’s report.  $3,754 in account/no new expenditures

6.      Introduction of Guest Speaker

Kalleen Corley representing “Shower The People” spoke on the important work they were doing in SLO.  About Shower the People

Our vision for a mobile shower for the homeless began in 2014 when a group from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in San Luis Obispo attended a conference in Santa Barbara. Showers of Blessing had their mobile shower unit on site for all to view. Volunteers for their program spoke to us about their successful shower program that provides showers to the homeless in Santa Barbara County. All of us from San Luis Obispo agreed that a mobile shower program was needed for the homeless in San Luis Obispo County too.

From that day forward a committed group of volunteers has planned and built the underpinnings of a mobile shower program for San Luis Obispo County. Shower the People became a 501c3 nonprofit organization in May of 2017. Our mission is to provide access to a warm shower to every man and woman of the homeless in our community as possible. Our program is entirely supported by grants and donations from religious (interfaith) churches, organizations and individual donors in our community. Our program is run by volunteers like you.

7.     Motion made by Treasurer Harris to donate $100.00 to Shower the People. Motion was seconded by President Scully.  Unanimously passed.

8.    Certificate of Appreciation and a donation of $100.00 to Shower the People organization presented to the Kalleen Corey.

9.    New Compatriot Anthony Cangelosi welcomed to the chapter and presented with his SAR certificate. 

10. The Military Service Medal Award Certificate and medals were presented to Compatriot William Crewe.

11. Meeting was adjourned at 2:10.

Kalleen Corley, from Shower the People receives a token of appreciation for being the guest speaker.

Member Bill Crewe, receives an Military Service Medal Award Certificate and medals.

New Compatriot Anthony Cangelosi welcomed to the chapter and presented with his SAR certificate. 

Daniel Friend "Military Service Award Presented October 23, 2019

Member, Dan Friends receives a Military Service Award from President Steven Scully. 

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for October 18, 2019

Meeting to order: 1:05 PM


Invocation by Nate Maas


Pledges of Allegiance & SAR


Attendance: 11 to include 4 guests


Sunshine Report: Daniel Friend is at home battling a form of blood cancer. We wish him well.

Guests & Speakers: Introduction by Russ Haynes as the late Gary Cooper’s family were acknowledged. Vonda, Gary’s wife, Shaun and Renne, Gary’s children were introduced with Russ providing a fitting tribute to the compatriot who was like a swiss army knife. He did everything.

Everything in the furtherance of this chapter and we are thankful.


Guest speaker Richard Potter from the SLO Chapter #45 of Disabled American Veterans was introduced. DAV if a national nonprofit designed to provide disabled veterans with assistance in interacting with the VA and other departments, finding meaningful employment and otherwise dealing with a lifetime of impairment. Nationally, over one million disabled vets have received assistance with over 600,000 simply receiving rides to medical appointments.


Locally, SLO Chapter #45 just held their annual pancake breakfast raising $3800.00 including a contribution from the DAR. Kelsey Winery of See Cyn recently donated a $1000.00. Services include transition assistance, handicap ramps and the local also belongs to the Veterans Collaborative. To receive more information, please visit www.DAV.org Richard’s presentation was warmly received and he was presented a replica cannon.


Old Business: None


New Business: Motion (Scully) seconded (Haynes) to reimburse Pres. Scully $155.50 for certificates and  Treasurer Harris $57.98 for postage, Carried. Motion (Scully), seconded (Harris) that the chapter contribute $200.00 to DAV. Carried.


Closing Pledge

Benediction by Nate Maas

Adjournment: 2:10 PM



Respectfully Submitted,



Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary

Vonda Cooper, widow of Gary Cooper, receives a certificate of appreciation for Gary's contributions to the Central Coast Chapter.

Richard Potter, guest speaker form Disabled American Veterans (DAV) receives a $200 check from the Chapter 

Dan Friend Receives Certificate for SAR Application

Member Dan Friend receives certificate for approved SAR application from Registrar Russ Haynes

Eagle Scout Certificate to Bennet Luc Terry

Central Coast SAR Treasurer, Bill Harris presents a Eagle Scout Certificate to Bennet Luc Terry on July 15, 2019 at the Veterans Hall in San Luis Obispo.

ROTC Cadet Receives Award

Colonel William Crewe (Retired) from the Central Coast Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presents to ROTC Cadet, Logan R. Murray a certificate and accompanying medal for Outstanding ROTC Cadet.  The presentation was made on June 6, 2019 at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Central Coast Chapter minutes for May 18, 2019

Central Coast Chapter minutes for May 18, 2019

Meeting to Order: 1:11 PM

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Attendance: 8 including the guest speaker

Sunshine Report: Former many times Chapter President Gary Cooper passed away last month. No service was had at Gary’s request, interment was at Turlock, CA.

Guest Speaker: John Siler introduced SLO Poet Laureate Ivan Brown Otter. Ivan attended Central Michigan University and was a nationally ranked 400 meter hurdler. Following college in 1964, Ivan landed a teaching job in L.A. with a contract for $6000.00 per annum. After that, Ivan taught at a Navajo reservation in No. Arizona for 4 years followed by Roswell, New Mexico. Ivan entertained our group with readings and poems including “Opening Their Journals at the Navajo School” and “Indian Time”.

As Poet Laureate, Ivan tours high schools in SLO mostly and gives readings and recitations of his works. By the way, Ivan is often mistaken for the actor Christopher Lloyd. Ivan’s presentation was warmly received and he was presented with a certificate and cannon.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes for the previous month were read aloud.

Treasurer’s Report: Current account balance is $2838.25. Motion (Harris) Pres. Scully be reimbursed $212.80 for expenditures. Seconded (Mummert). Carried.

New Business: Bill Crewe has the certificate for the ROTC candidate.

Brian Mummert to follow up on a Gary Cooper memorial plaque or other remembrance for the Pismo Beach vicinity. Russ Haynes will contact Gary’s wife Vonda about a SAR badge for Gary’s grave in Turlock.

Closing Ritual

Adjournment: 2:12 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary