Meeting Minutes of 16 November 2013

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