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