Member, Dan Friends receives a Military Service Award from President Steven Scully.
November 7, 2019
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
October 7, 2019
Dan Friend Receives Certificate for SAR Application
Member Dan Friend receives certificate for approved SAR application from Registrar Russ Haynes
August 9, 2019
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.
June 12, 2019
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.
June 9, 2019
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
May 16, 2019
SAR Meeting Saturday, May 18, 2019
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Hey all, reminder for our upcoming meeting on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at the IHOP in SLO. John Siler has arranged for the San Luis Obispo Poet Laureate, Ivan Brownotter to give a presentation at our meeting. I don’t about the rest of you, but I sure could use a little more culture in my life. Please invite any family member you think my be interested in this event. I have also extended an invitation to the El Paseo Robles DAR members to attend. Please let me know if you or any family member will be attending. We may have a larger group than normal and I want to give IHOP a head count.
Please let me know if you have any items for the agenda. The agenda items so far are:
1. Flag Certificates.
2. ROTC Award
3. Upcoming State Conference
Ivan Brownotter
2018/1019 Poet Laureate
San Luis Obispo
We are excited to introduce Ivan BrownOtter as our newest San Luis Obispo County Poet Laureate for 2019/2020. Help us welcome Ivan and celebrate with original readings from Ivan BrownOtter and from our community.
Ivan has written many books including “My Story, Fifty-Five Free Verse Poems”, “Crossing the Plateau” on his experience teaching on the Navajo Reservation & “Through the Cosmic Mist”.
We Hope to see you there!
Steve Scully, PresidentMay 10, 2019
Meeting Minutes for April 20, 2019
Central Coast Chapter minutes for April 20, 2019
Meeting to Order: 1:02 PM
Pledges of Allegiance & SAR
Attendance: 4 members
Sunshine Report: No updates on Gary Cooper. Bill Crewe’s wife is undergoing tests.
Old Business: Bill Crewe was given the name of Cal Poly ROTC cadet Logan R Murray as deserving of SAR recognition. The certificate will be presented on June 6.
Motion (Scully) for the purchase of the ROTC certificate and medal, seconded (Harris). Carried.
No guest speaker but John Siler brought his electronic keyboard and performed a song based on the Longfellow poem, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”. John, you missed your calling. Much appreciated.
Treasurer’s Report: current balance is $2,783.25.
Closing ritual.
Adjournment: 1:40 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Scrimiger
Chapter Secretary
May 2, 2019
Fomer President,Treasurer and Registrar has passed away.
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28 Apr
2019 Treasurer (2015-14-13-12-11)
President (2014-13-12-11-06-05)
Registrar (2010-09-08-07-06-05-04-03-02-01-00-99-98)
It's with considerable sadness that I report that one of our oldest members has passed away. Gary Cooper, past president, treasurer and registrar, passed away April 28, 2019.
His wife, Vonda, said there would be no service or funeral as he wished and he will be buried in the family plot in Turlock, CA.
Rest in Peace, Gary
April 24, 2019
April 6, 2019
Another Certificate for Proudly and Properly Displaying the US Flag
Central Coast Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution awards Edward Stanton a flag certificate for proudly and properly displaying the US Flag.
April 4, 2019
Well, we made page 8 of the Clam Tide, Oceano/5cities Elks newsletter.
Well, we made page 8 of the Claim Tide, Oceano/5cities Elks newsletter.
Another Presentation of a Certificate for US Flag Display
Joanne Mancarella and Skip Permenter of Mesa Dunes Mobile Home Estates proudly accept a flag certificate from Central Coast Chapter of SAR
April 1, 2019
Sunset North Car Wash Flag Certificate Presentation
Jessica and Bart, owners of the Sunset North Car Wash proudly accept Sons of American Revolution Flag certificate for the continued and appropriate display of the American Flag
March 28, 2019
Dan Friend Receives Certificate for Supplement
Member Dan Friend receives certificate for supplement from Registrar Russ Haynes
March 25, 2019
Central Coast Chapter Minutes for March 16, 2019
Central Coast Chapter Minutes for March 16, 2019
Meeting to Order: 1:04 PM
Invocation by Nate Maas
Pledges of Allegiance & SAR
Attendance: 9 members
Sunshine Report: Daniel Friend will be unable to attend due to illness.
No guest speaker.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes for February 2019 read aloud. Corrections noted.
Treasurer’s Report: Current account balance $3833.12. Motion to accept (Scully), seconded (Tissue). Carried.
On the Elks outreach front, the Oceano Elks chapter will publish an ad promoting SAR membership in their publication. Thank you Elks.
Bill Crewe attended BSA Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Nate Maas has been involved with the Eagle Scout program since 2001. Our chapter issues a Certificate of Recognition and a patch if they enter the essay competition. The triple merit badges in Genealogy, Law and American Heritage are almost always required. Winners at the state level are awarded a trophy and $1000.00 to$1500.00. Competition is steep. The national winner receives $10,000.00.
Motion (Scully) Bill Crewe to contact Cal Poly ROTC in identifying their top cadets for SAR recognition. Seconded (Harris) Carried.
Dave Tissue was volunteered to be Flag Chairman. Dave will be asking for candidates for recognition who fly the flag and do it properly.
Ray Duquette a new member certificate for his grandson, Edward Johnson. Welcome Edward.
Closing Ritual.
Adjournment: 1:45 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Scrimiger
Chapter Secretary
March 19, 2019
The Central Coast Chapter of SAR was pleased to present a Flag Certificate to Cheryl Day of Arroyo Grande, CA., who proudly and appropriately displays the US Flag year around.
Cheryl Day of Arroyo Grande received US flag display
March 5, 2019
Chapter Meeting for February 16, 2019
Central Coast Chapter Minutes for February 16, 2019
Meeting to Order: 1:07 PM
Attendance: 12 (10 members & 2 guests)
Pledges of Allegiance & SAR
Sunshine Report: Gary Cooper is ailing
Guest Speaker: Lynn Compton, County Supervisor for the 4th District (South County). District 4 is primarily agricultural where strawberry fields and greenhouses abound. Affordable housing is also an abiding issue in south county. SLO county receives 2 to 4 million dollars a year in matching grants for affordable housing units. Ms. Compton said that the board was mulling a tourism tax to raise revenue.
The passage of Prop 68 in 2018 may provide opportunities for Parks & Rec projects across the county. Disadvantaged communities must compete for monies. Prop 64 legalized cannabis but the county has issued some regulations to include no outdoor grows in residential areas, no dispensaries in unincorporated areas. District 4 is zoned for agriculture but the odors emanating from cannabis greenhouses are the cause of many complaints. Sup. Compton also supports initiatives for mental health and safety. In spite of they current freeze on county employment the Sheriff was still able to bring on 11 new deputies.
PG&E bankruptcy proceedings will probably delay the $85 million payout to SLO county which was to offset the Diablo Cyn. closure. Being a county supervisor isn’t all roses as Ms. Compton recently had to obtain a restraining order against an online stalker. Lynn’s presentation followed by Q & A was warmly received. She was presented a certificate and cannon in appreciation.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from the January 19 meeting were read aloud. Motion (Haynes) Minutes accepted as read, seconded (Tissue). Carried.
Treasurer’s report: Current account balance is $2878.12. Motion (Scully) report accepted, seconded (Tissue). Carried.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Motion (Scully) $100.00 donation to the DAR, seconded (Haynes). Carried.
An eagle scout, Joshua T. Kommer was identified and a certificate ordered. A $100.00 check was proposed but no motion.
Outreach with local Elks is being discussed.
Motion (Harris) Pres Scully be reimbursed $44.87 which went for the purchase of cannons, seconded (Haynes). Carried.
There is a new member from Bakersfield, particulars to follow.
Closing ritual.
Adjournment: 2:35 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Scrimiger
Chapter Secretary
Lynn Compton, guest speaker, receives a token of appreciation from president Steven Scully
March 4, 2019
Joshua T. Kommer Receives Rank of Eagle Scout
At his Eagle Court of Honor on January 28, 2019, Bill Crewe from the Central Coast Chapter of SAR presented Joshua T. (JT) Kommer of Troop 6 with a check and a certificate recognizing his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.
In reaching the rank of Eagle, JT earned 24 Merit Badges. For his Eagle project, he made a 12-foot bench and 6 foot return for his youth group at his church. He completed his Eagle Board of Review on December 17, 2018. JT participated in Boy's State in the summer of 2018 between his junior and senior years. He began his Scouting career with Troop 583 in Castaic Lake, CA and transferred to Troop 6 in San Luis Obispo when his family moved.
Congratulations JT.
JT receives his certificate from Bill Crewe
JT receives his check from Sons of American Revolution from Bill Crewe
February 22, 2019
President Steven Scully and Registrar Russ Haynes attend DAR Paso Robles meeting
Russ Haynes and I had the pleasure in attending the El Paso
de Robles DAR Annual Tea and awards meeting on February 10, 2019. The meeting was held at the Paso Robles Elks
Lodge. The event opened with the local Boy Scout Troop 60 leading us in the
Pledge of Allegiance and color guard.
The highlight of the meeting was the presentation of awards to two young
people who were 1st place finishers in the State of California American
History essay contest.
Anne Edgecombe, Regent for the El Paso de Robles NSDAR
invited members from the Central Coast Chapter SAR. Anne has expressed a desire to work with the
Central Coast NSSAR on future events. Russ
and I were greeted warmly and a lot of information was exchanged between the
two groups. The El Paso de Robles DAR
generously donated $100.00 to our Chapter.
They have our sincere thanks and gratitude.
While work remains to be done in this area, the relationship
between these two organizations has been established. Both DAR/SAR can only benefit from a
continued commitment to work together. We
look forward to working with together to make a stronger Chapter.
The DAR recognizes Anne as an expert in genealogy
research. Anne has graciously offered to
provide assistance and training to our members in researching our ancestors. The
DAR recognizes Anne as an expert in genealogy research.
Boy Scouts Honor Guard at the DAR Meeting
Boy Scouts Honor Guard, Anne Edgecombe, DAR Regent and Russ Haynes at the DAR meeting having lunch
February 3, 2019
Central Coast Chapter Minutes for January 19, 2019
The meeting for the Sons of the American Revolution was held January 19, 2019, at 1:00 PM, at IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.
Election of officers for 2019, was conducted and are as follows:
President: Steven Scully
Vice President: Brian Mummert
Secretary: Chris Scrimiger
Treasurer: William Harris
Election of officers for 2019, was conducted and are as follows:
President: Steven Scully
Vice President: Brian Mummert
Secretary: Chris Scrimiger
Treasurer: William Harris
Member William Harris receives a certificate for an approved supplemental application from President Steven Scully
SLO Co Supervisor John Perchong, speaker receives a desk cannon as a token of appreciation from President Steven Scully
Ann Edgecombe, Regent for Paso Robles Chapter of the DAR, guest, receives a desk cannon as a token of appreciation.
Central
Coast Chapter Minutes for January 19, 2019
Meeting to Order: 1:08 PM
Pledges of Allegiance & SAR
Attendance: 12 attendees including 3 guests
First Guest Speaker: Anne Edgecombe, Regent for the DAR El
Robles Chapter in Paso Robles and DAR for 50 years. Anne is also the Lineage
Research Co-Chair and has attained genie level by taking all of the courses
offered by the DAR. Anne is also involved in a children’s joint program with
the SAR which meets at the Elk’s Lodge and other joint training. Anne shared
that genealogy is her passion and she believes fervently that everyone should
know from whence they came. Anne also enjoys challenges, so if anyone has hit a
brick wall she is willing to help. Anne presentation was warmly received and
she was presented a Certificate and cannon.
Secretary’s Report: None
Treasurer’s Report: Current account balance sits at
$3,935.73.
Motion (Harris) That reimbursement of $43.50 to Pres. Scully
for various expenditures and $19.00 to Bill Harris for postage. Seconded
(Mummert). Carried.
Bill Crewe and Nate Maas are heavily involved in Scouting
and it’s believed local scholarships are to be offered. Bill Crewe will
investigate.
New Business: Election of Chapter Officers for 2019. Motion (Scully)
Incumbent slate of officers to continue for 2019. Seconded (Haynes). Carried.
Supplemental certificate presented to Bill Harris.
Guest Speaker #2: John Peschong currently SLO Co. Supervisor
for District #1. John also served in the Reagan Administration. John has been a
member of SAR for 35 years in the Washington DC chapter. There are 5
supervisors on the board and they oversee over 2800 County employees and their
departments. They make decisions on county public health policy i.e. needle
exchange programs which are credited with lowering instances of HIV and Hep C.
Affordable housing continues to be an issue countywide. Work
force housing is particularly a big problem. Tax revenues are on the decline
and as a result county employment is frozen. The decommissioning of Diablo
Canyon continues to cause some concern particularly with the loss of good jobs
and tax revenue. Fire protection and the Sheriff’s office continue to receive
the most emphasis. Cannibis legalization also presenting some unique
challenges. Water availability and issues with the Army Corps of Engineers
continue to bother north county. To be continued. Following Q&A, Supervisor
Peschong was also awarded a cannon.
Closing Pledge
Adjournment: 2:10 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Scrimiger
Chapter Secretary
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