The Battery’s annual meeting was called to order by Captain Brown at 2:08 pm.

Attendance:

The following members were in attendance at this meeting:

Battery:

Capt. Terry Brown
1^st Sgt. Scott Gutzke
QM Sgt. Ted Gardner
Sgt. Rich Grzyb
Cpl. Brant Doty
Cpl. Lyle Laufenberg
Cpl. Sam Solberg
Pvt. Fred Reineke
Pvt. Randy Reineke
Pvt. Mark Schuler

Auxiliary:

Teri Brown
Karna Doty
Beverly Gardner
Linda Laufenberg
Donna Reineke
Kay Schuler
Carolyn Solberg

Minutes

The meeting minutes from the last annual meeting were approved as published.

Treasury Report

The treasury report was approved as attached.  This report includes the 2003 balance sheet.  The 2004 budget was also approved and is attached.

Old Business

Roster: The Battery roster has been reviewed.  Additions and corrections have been made and an updated roster and emergency contract list was given to the membership.

2003 Schedule Review:  NCOs need to keep in contact with their men to see who will be at what event.

Limber Fund: Motion made by Scott, seconded by Lyle to move $500 from the general fund into the limber fund and to have a meeting at Wade House to discuss transferring $500 more into the fund.

Association Fundraising Committee: Terry Brown, Chair; Brant Doty, Battery Representative; Lyle Laufenberg, Alternate Battery Representative.

New Business

National Events: The two national events this year are Atlanta (Sept. 17-19) and Franklin (Oct. 1-3).  The Battery decided not to attend a national event this year.

2004 Schedule: Reviewed and posted on the website.

Association Meeting: The annual 2^nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association meeting was reported on.

Communication: There needs to be better communication between Battery leadership and the membership.  NCOs, call your men!

Gun Maintenance:  The following items have been identified to be worked on our maintenance day(s) scheduled for March 6^th and 20^th.

• Repair the deck of the trailer
• Check the lighting on the trailer
• Fill in and plain down the trail of the gun
• Check gloves for #1&2
• Restring lanyards
• Check grease on wheels
• Clean, polish, and paint as needed

The Redleg: The Redleg will become a column in the 2^nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association’s newsletter, the Fugelman.  The Battery would like to thank Steve Adams for his work with the newsletter.

Adjournment

Following the end of business, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 4:19 pm.

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