“The World Famous Blue Sharks” (1943-1993) PATRON SIX

VP-6 ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MINUTES 2009

October 14, 2009

Pursuant to notice (a copy of which is attached), an annual meeting of the Former Squadron Members of the above Association was held on October 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Naupaka room of the DoubletreeAlanaHotel,1956 Ala Moana Boulevard,Honolulu, Hawaii.

The purpose of the meeting: to review business matters of 2009, election of officers and committee members for 2010, selection of Area or ERA format as the format to be used by communication Coordinators for the Association, finalize the program and plans for the Patrol Squadron Six Memorial Service, presentation of wreath and conduct planning business matters for 2010.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING was called to order.

PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE: Members in attendance were asked to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance.  All members present responded.

ATTENDANCE: There were 29 former members of the squadron in attendance at the 2009 reunion business meeting October 14, 2009.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Association attendance: at the 2008 Everett, WA reunion was 85

Association attendance: at the 2009 Honolulu, HI reunion was 77

Silent Auction: The 2008 silent auction raised $653.00. The 2009 silent auction raised $465.00.  Funds were donated to the Association Treasury.

Treasurers Report: The financial statement for the year ending December 31, 2009, as prepared by the association's Treasurer, Bill Day was approved. Highlights of the financial statement included: dues collected, expenditures, savings, CD’s and balance remaining.  The Officers are authorized to open accounts with a selected bank in Coupeville, WA.

NEW BUSINESS

The following corporate actions were taken by appropriate motions duly made, seconded, and adopted by a majority vote of the attendees entitled to vote (unless a higher voting approval is stated).

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The following Officers were elected:

President                     Larry St. Pierre

Vice President              Dan Rohrback

Secretary                      New - Seibert Murphy

Treasurer                     New – Vodean Miller

Webmaster                   Harry Mann

Historian                      Velinda Clark

Ships Stores                Stuart Woodward

ERA COORDINATORS

Discussion of AREA and ERA formats was conducted.  Approval of the ERA only Coordinators format was approved by the members in attendance and ERA assignments were designated as follows:

ERA GP-1, 1946-1952          Peter Leibert             

ERA GP-6, 1967-1970          John Schneder

ERA GP-2, 1953-1956          Frank Lueder           

ERA GP-7, 1971-1976          Dave Masters

ERA GP-3, 1957-1959          Bill Day                     

ERA GP-8, 1977-1984          Don Bailey

ERA GP-4, 1960-1963          Bill Day                     

ERA GP-9, 1985-1987          Harry Mann

ERA GP-5, 1964-1966          Russ Talley               

ERA GP-10, 1988-1993        Steve Ellis

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Modification and approval of the program was completed by Larry St. Pierre-President, Frank Lueder-Hoist and David Masters- Former President and Master of Ceremonies.  It is planned to have the complete memorial service program accompanied by a print out of the opening remarks, brief squadron history and closing remarks and a complete listing of the names honored posted on the www.patronsix.com website.  Also, a video of the service is being considered.

FUTURE REUNIONS:

The 2010 reunion is being planned for October 8-11 in San Diego, CA hosted by David and Diana Masters.  The 2011 reunion location selected by attending members is Jacksonville, FL.

- Transactions between the Association and its Members and/or Officers.

The next meeting of the Association Reunion Attendees will be held at the 2010 reunion in October 2010, at a time to be determined, in San Diego, CA

There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned.

  David Masters, - Secretary