Attendance

The following members were in attendance of this meeting:
Capt. Terry Brown
Sgt. Rich Grzyb
Sgt. John Utterback
Cpl. Sam Solberg
Pvt. Lyle Laufenberg
Pvt. Brandt Doty
Pvt. Ted Gardner
Pvt. John Kruetzman
Chpln. Dan Wilson

Minutes

The meeting minutes from the last annual meeting were approved as mailed out.

Treasury Report

The treasury report was approved as attached.  This report includes the 2001 balance sheet and the ledger to date for 2002.

Members still owing dues are:
1^st Sgt. Steve Adams
Cpl. Tom Smith
Cpl. Sam Solberg
Pvt. Seth Brown
Pvt. Dale Myszewski
Pvt. Randy Popp
Pvt. Max Popp
Pvt. Russell Popp
Pvt. Victor Penman
Chpln. Dan Wilson

Please get dues in as soon as possible as the Association dues for the Battery is due on 1 March 2002.  The Sergeants present will be giving reminder calls.

Old Business

Roster:  The Battery roster has been reviewed.  Additions and corrections have been made and an updated roster is attached.

2001 Season:  The previous season was discussed.  Questions on the method for selection of Staff Officers at the Wade House event were asked and explanations were given.

New Business

The 2002 schedule was reviewed and the finalized and accepted schedule of events is attached.  For the trip to South Mountain, we will be looking at a van rental for transportation of men and equipment. Details will be worked out and refined at the March 16th maintenance day.

Limber project: We have $250 in the limber account to date.  This is a donation made by the Kohl Foundation.  Other fund raising options were discussed and it was voted and accepted that we open up our search to national foundations for grants.  Tom Sobottke will be contacted to revisit the Marquette University database.  It was also voted and accepted to restart stock sales at $25.00 per share of honorary stock for the cost of a limber.  Both Scott Gutzke and Jim Johnson will be contacted to have this advertised on the web site.  Terry Brown will develop and print off stock certificates for this use.
 
A limber box has been located for $1795.00.  Pictures have been received from the seller and it appears to be done well.  There are no trays or dividers that can be seen in the photos, but these questions will be asked.  An E-mail will be sent out so everyone can take a look and comment.  We could probable get the box sometime this year with a minimum of fund raising.  An have a carriage for it made as fund become available.  More information will be available by the maintenance day planned for 16 March.

Terry Brown has also joined the National Field Artillery Association, to help develop network contacts for fund raising and general assistance resources.

Gun Maintenance: The following items have been identified to be worked on our maintenance day scheduled for 16 March at 09:00.

• Fix leaking tire on trailer

• Take equipment and supply inventory

• Check grease on gun wheels

• Sort and reorganize cook box

• Replace light harness on trailer

If everyone pitches in we could probable be done by 13:00 this year.  With any luck, we won’t get any surprises like last year.

Redleg Issues:  We will work with both Victor Penman and Scott Gutzke to get the Redleg posted on the web site.  It was voted and accepted to E-mail the Redleg to all those who have E-mail and mail out Redlegs to only those who are not computerized yet.  Please send articles and information to Victor.  He cannot do the Redleg single handedly, as he is the editor not the writer.  It is up to use to provide the content.  So, if you have anything pertaining to reenacting, artillery, and artillery history, announcements, articles, etc. please get them sent into him.

Promotions:  We still have a vacancy for one more Corporal of the Limber this year.  Sam Solberg was promoted last season and the other slot was not filled. A call for recommendations from the Non-Com’s is requested by the Commander to fill this position.

For the Good of the Battery

Web Site Updates:  It was asked that these minutes be posted on the Battery web site.  An electronic copy will be sent to Scott Gutzke for this to happen.   It was also asked that we advertise the stock sale for the limber fund on the site as well.

Handbook Updates:  It was asked if the new revisions to our constitution and by-laws will constitute a new printing of our handbook or if addendum’s will be issued with the changes.  Terry Brown will follow up with Scott Gutzke on this matter.

Adjournment

Following the end of business to be discussed the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 15:40.

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