KONZA PRAIRIE CHAPTER, KSSSAR

MEETING MINUTES – 20 November 2008

The regular monthly meeting of the Konza Prairie Chapter convened at 7:30 pm at the Meadowlark Hills meeting room. Compatriots present were: Groh, Hambright, Lindgren, Meloan, and Naughton (Gary and Mark).

Opening Ceremonies: Pres Groh

Officer’s Reports:

President: attended BOG in Emporia; discussed the new rules for the State Color Guard; and gave a

short report on his trip to the hospital for treatment of irregular heart beat.

Secretary: the minutes of the meeting of 16 October 2008 were read and approved. A report of the

last meeting was sent to the Manhattan Mercury. Notice was received from KSSSAR that Stefan Nicholas Chebultz has been graduated to full membership, NSSAR #172896 and KS #2663. We expect to receive confirmation soon on the applications of David Garvin and Graham Rose. There are also 4 additional applications in final preparation.

Treasurer: balance on hand as of 31 October was $974.20, including dues remit from KSSSAR.

Committee Reports:

Living History: Meloan and Groh made their presentation in Abilene at the Garfield School on 21 October. Next programs scheduled are on 15 January to the Manhattan Welcome Club and 20 February to the Spring Valley Elementary in Junction City.

Knight’s Essay Contest: Hambright reported that we can expect at least one entrant in this year’s contest.

Poster Contest: Lindgren reported that entries can be expected from Ft. Riley Elementary.

Boy Scouts: Mark Naughton reported there are currently 13 new Eagle Scouts in the Pawnee District, and possibly 2 or 3 more to be awarded at the Baden-Powell Banquet in Pottorff Hall at Manhattan on the 14th of February, 2009. Also, the Coronado Council, BSA, has decided to merge Pawnee and Quivira Districts; this means that there will be a new ‘Konza District’ and our Eagle recognition program will be significantly expanded from 2010 forward.

ROTC Awards: Certificates and medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) have been received for the Spring 2009 awards at KSU and Junction City HS.

Americanism: the Flag Certificate for William C. Price was received, signed and framed for presentation at a later date. It was prepared for us by Peter Grassl.

Old Business:

The Veteran’s Day Parade in Manhattan on 11 November was cancelled due to inclement weather; we were organized and ready to go, and very disappointed not to be able to parade as representatives of the ‘First American Veterans’.

No new information about the Patriot’s Day Parade on 19 April 2009.

New Business: none.

Program: open discussion about recruiting new members.

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Adjourned at 8:45 pm. #9; #9; NEXT MEETING: 18 December 2008.

Respectfully submitted, Gary Naughton, Sec’y.