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WAVES NATIONAL UNIT 32
Tony M’s—Lansing, Michigan
February 2, 2002
MINUTES
Bettie Johnson welcomed everyone to the meeting. Karen Fussell
conducted the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone recited the Unit
32 pledge. Julia Barrett gave the invocation Luncheon:
Hosted by Eleanor Robinson and Pat Saint Amour.
Secretary’s Report:
Report approved as printed.
Treasurer’s Report:
There is $1,440.22 in the checking account and $820.11 in
savings, making a total of $2,260.33. Pat stated that there
are 114 members, 18 have not paid dues.
Committee Reports:
Greeting Card Project — Mariann Sielawa not present.
Historian/101 Liaison– Ruth Smith reported that historical
books are up to date.
Membership– Avis Lowe was not present.
Newsletter—Dolores Maillette was not present.
Ship Museum—Mike Kegley was not present.
Public Relations– Wanda Kearns said nothing to report.
Volunteer Hours– Stella Staley brought forms for hours
Updates from National—Jan Roy:
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WN President Jan Roy discussed the book she had brought with
her entitled USS Arizona Last Band. The band was aboard the
ship for four months. All were killed.
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Jan discussed the April 6th meeting to be held at Brann’s,
Grand Rapids. It will cost $10 per person. March 1, 2002 is
the deadline for scholarships. Children and grandchildren are
eligible.
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Jan stated that she would be going to Portland, Oregon in
February to check out the national convention site. The
convention will be August 27-31, 2002 at the Marriott Hotel in
downtown Portland. Registration fee is $125 and rooms are
$104.
Memorial Service—Bettie Johnson and Julia Barrett
A memorial service was conducted for M Marie Addison
and Marion Grattan. A donation was sent to the Great Lakes
Museum in their honor.
Unfinished Business
Emergency Medical Forms—Turn them in. Profile—Everyone urged
to write her profile.
New Business
Bettie Johnson discussed the WIMSA calendar and Lorraine
Dieterle’s book. Bettie Johnson will be appearing on TV Fox 2
channel, February 11, 2002 at 11 p.m.
Nominating Committee Selection
Wanda Kearns, Jan Roy and Eleanor Robinson on committee.
Future Meetings and Events (See “Coming Events” - Pg.2)
Share the Wealth—Ruth Gaerig and Karen Fussell
50/50 winners—Ruth Szabo, Genevieve Palczynski, Virginia
Maitland. Door prizes were also distributed.
Respectfully submitted
Virginia Maitland, Secretary
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TREASURER'S REPORT
WEB Editor's note: - Treasurer's Report amounts are not published on the Web
- they can be found in your Winter issue of Shorelines
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| Savings |
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| Ending Balance |
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Patricia Saint Amour, Treasurer |
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A “note” from our Treasurer…..
WAVES National is converting to permanent membership cards. The Executive
Secretary says to be patient. As soon as members are processed and I receive
the cards, I shall send them to you. If you have not yet paid your dues,
please send as soon as possible!! (See renewal form in this issue.)
Patricia Saint Amour
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 Welcome Aboard !
Islia Mae (Townsend) Brandell
2296 Tomlinson Rd.
Mason, MI 48854-9203
(517-686-5846)
Islia served as a
corporal in the Marines July 1944 -April 1946. She attended motor
transport school. Her primary duty was at Quantico, VA.
Shirley Jane (Dean)
Teasdale
835 Sherbourne
Inkster, MI 48141
(213-278-7639)
Shirley served in the
Navy (WAVES) July 1945-August 1946. She was a Y3C whose primary
duty station was USNPSC, Memphis, Tenn. |
| CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Mary Ellen Stackpoole, 14030
Lakeside Blvd N Apt 306C, Shelby Township, MI 48315-6053 (586-566-4358) |
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