Members attending, and it was COLD, thanks to those that braved the storm!:
Ray & Pam Decker, Scott Kelly, Dan Anderson, Brian Schnurr, Ralph Andersh, Jerry Barnes, Nathan Kull, Scott Zobel & Kent Winter.

Gwen gave us another great meal!

Meeting started at 1210 with the reading of the Creed and Pledge of Allegiance.
The boat was ordered to Dive and Invocation was given. Introductions started with everyone giving the name/rate/qual date.
Special guest was Jonathan Theel, new SF Alliance Executive Director.

Tolling of the Boats was read and given to the Jan/Feb losses by Dan Anderson & Kent Winter.
We paused the meeting at this time to give our guest Jonathan Theel the floor to discuss our previous arrangement with the Alliance and what, where is his direction for the Alliance. John comes from the Coast Guard. John is willing to give us a display case/whatever regarding US Submarine Veterans Inc, the departed and local member's collection of submarine memorabilia. He also went into becoming an "Alli" where some active participation is required. John went into the future "plans" of the SF Alliance including the Museum in the old AAA building and the land next door at the former US Navy Reserve building.
We thanked him for coming to our bi-monthly meeting and expressed strong support for their organization! With that, John was excused so he could get on with his agenda and we re-started the meeting. John thanked us for the meal and bid adue.

Secretary/Treasurers reports:
Last meeting minutes from November were sent out to members for comment/concerns. No comments back, minutes approved.
rian Schnurr reported current account balance at $4426.14 with Annual Dues contributing mostly.

Committee reports:

Eagle Scout program: Keep looking for Eagle Scout ceremony's in your local areas to leads from Boy Scouts and work with the Sioux Council and any group within.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have formed a new organization and is now called "Scouting America". Maybe our USSVI patch should reflect the change?

Kaps4Kids program: Scott Zobel will be working with both Avera and Sanford Hospitals to allow our Kaps 4 Kids program to visit with kids in their hospitals.
He has opened the doors again to start up this program with each of them. If you are interested in participating, just let Scott know!!

Event Director: Dan Anderson talked about the Riverboat Day parade in Yankton in Aug and Turkey Days parade in Worthington this Sept and other towns that host parades. Want Dan to come to your town? Give Dan a call!

Storekeeper:If you would like a vest or other items from the Storekeeper, now is the time!
Email our new Storekeeper, Dan Anderson. We have many of the items you're looking for!
Need a new vest? Call Dan Anderson.

Old/Unfinished business:

We talked about expansion at the Battleship Memorial including updates to the building and how SD submarine sailors can be involved.
We are still collecting your & any Navy memorabilia for the submarine exhibit.
So look through your "stuff" and see what you would like to donate to the submarine display!

Dan Anderson talked about the newly formed "Roger Zarn Scholarship" which he asked all of us to help increase the dollar goal!

We are still looking for a Guest Speaker for our annual May memorial services for the USS Scorpion SS-278. At this time we have several selections which we are narrowing down. Any Guest Speakers you members know of we should ask?

New Business:

The Base has a new COB! Ray Decker has assumed the watch as COB for the Base. He is part of the Executive Board that is needed for USSVI requirements.
Thanks Ray for stepping up to help run the Base!

Ray brought up an idea about getting cups or themos with our logo and sell them to raise money or fundraise. Another idea was working with the Sub Advocacies Group.

Dan Anderson stated his son who has cancer.Find the Gofundme link and help!

Brian Schnurr, Scott Kelley, Ray Decker, Kent Winter and Scott Zobel agreed to drive down to Norfork NE for the 102nd birthday for Jim Black! Had a great time with Jim & family for about an hour then hit the road for the drive back.

The 50/50 drawing was held and Ray Decker won the drawing of $45, gave $20 to Base!
Thanks Ray

Held benediction to close out the meeting, meeting adjourned.

Meeting Adjourned at 1420. Surface the Boat!

Next meeting is Saturday, March 21st at the SF DAV Lunch at 1200 meeting at 1300.
Call Kent with questions/concerns.