Minutes of the detachment meeting on 13 September 2011 held at the Kern Pitts Center, Southern Shores, NC

In Attendance were:              

Dean Tyler                    Commandant

Pat Riley                        Adjutant

Doug Wendling         PIO

Dan Hudson                 Judge Advocate

Leroy Spivey                Jr. Vice Commandant

Tom Hurley

Craig Clark

Len Stone 

Tim Gregory

John H Jumet

Robert Yanacek         Sr. Vice Commandant/Web Sergeant

Bob Messinger             Paymaster           

Kevin Wescott            Eagle Scout Recognition Officer

Zene Fearing

 The meeting was opened by Commandant Tyler requesting Sergeant-At-Arms to secure the quarters, post the colors and lead us in Pledge of Allegiance and declare the meeting open for the transaction of official business.

Commandant Tyler directed the Chaplain too open the meeting with a prayer. Due to the absence of the Chaplain, Doug Wendling provided the opening prayer.

Old Business:

The Commandant welcomed everyone back and asked that, based on our experience with hurricane Irene, anyone in need of assistance please request help as soon as possible.

Adjutant Pat Riley reported that the minutes of the 10 May 2011 meeting would be made available prior to the next meeting.

Paymaster Bob Messinger reported that the current cash on hand was $1654.26 from various sources including the Belk and roses sales. The following donations by the Detachment were discussed and were agreed to by the membership:

Wounded Warriors Project-----------$150

Light Tree------------------------------$10 per deceased member

Blue/Gold Star Mothers--------------$100

Effective 1 August new member dues will be $35.

The representative for the Blue/Gold Star Mothers will be invited to speak at a future meeting.

The Commandant asked if anyone could attend the State Quarterly meeting in his place. He is already committed to participate in a benefit golf tournament for the Wounded Warrior Project at the same time.

The Detachment received a heartfelt letter of gratitude from Corporal Christopher Lampman for the small contribution from the Detachment. The young Marine lost his wife and daughter in a house fire at Camp Lejeune. The letter was read to the membership by the Commandant.

Bob Messinger thanked those that helped him recover from the blow he took from Irene. The Commandant then mentioned the severe blow that Irene dealt to Colonel Sulik and his family at his in Martin’s Point. The Commandant also mentioned the experiences of Gary Felder evacuating Buxton to Durham and his safe return to Buxton with minimal damage.

The Commandant mentioned the Detachment participation in National Night Out in Kill Devil Hills. There was also a mention of the increase in new member dues to $35 to improve the financial position of the Detachment.

New Business:

Commandant Tyler briefed on the plans of the Department of North Carolina to create a Veterans Support Officer to be paid $2084 a month. This will cost each member an additional $10 a year. A lively discussion among the members followed with negative support for the issue.

A “Toys for Tots” committee was formed composed of Commandant Tyler, Bob Messinger, Robert Yanacek, Tim Gregory, Craig Clark and Kevin Wescott. They will meet on 30 September at the Black Pelican at 1900 and get the ball rolling.

Commandant Tyler briefed on the ”Wings & Wheelz Expo 2011” to be held at the Currituck County Airport on 8 October and discussed participation by the Detachment. A motion to participate with flags and roses was passed.

Commandant Tyler recognized the following Detachment members birthdays in September: Kevin Wescott, Robert Yanacek, Tom Murphy, Jim Pfiznmayer, Lee Baronet and Bob Messinger.

Leroy Spivey thanked the Detachment for the support of his family during the illness of his wife.

Kevin brought up the upcoming Belk event and it was decided to only participate in the spring event.

Commandant Tyler discussed the Camp Lejeune water pollution and the current efforts to gather data.

Zene Fearing briefed the Detachment on the status of the Wright Flight Project, the Soaring 100 anniversary at the Wright Memorial and the 108th anniversary of flight and encouraged participation.    

Commandant Tyler stated that if there is no further business, we will proceed to close.

The Detachment was requested to stand in silent respect for all Marines who have answered The Supreme Commandant’s call to Detachment Everlasting.

Commandant Tyler requested the Chaplain lead the Detachment in closing prayer

Commandant Tyler requested the Sergeant-At-Arms to declare the meeting officially closed.

Sergeant-At-Arms by authority of the Commandant declared this meeting officially closed until 11 October 2011 when it will be reopened for the transaction of official business