Base meeting was held at the DAV building in Sioux Falls SD.
Dinner was served at 12 noon with burgers and hot dogs served by Chef Al Small.
A BIG THANK YOU to Al, again, and all attending for contributing to our noon meal!

Al introduced “Murph” the local DAV representative and he explained that ALL veterans are encouraged and can join the DAV.
He explained their services and benefits to veterans. Base members thanked him for allowing us to use their facility!

The meeting was opened at 1pm with the reading of the creed and pledge of allegiance. Invocation was given by “Pope” Francis and members re-introduced
followed by the Tolling of the Bell for July/Aug losses. Tim Madden requested Special Tolling of the Bell for Bob Hanson.

Members attending:
Al Small, Mike Neuroth, Tim Madden, Nick Wetzel, Brian Schnurr, Gerold Davey, Bernard Jung, Warren Armbruster, Dan Anderson, David Stamp,
Francis Rabaey and Kent Winter

Secretary/Treasurers reports:
Tim stated we are $2816.57 in the black. Hats brought in $60 and $130 in small flag donations.

Committee reports:
Eagle Scout program: Dan Anderson & Francis Rabaey, work on this years progress with Sioux Council.
Kaps4Kids program: Al planning event in November at Children’s Home. Brian S. showed example of teddy bear with sailor outfit we can order for K4K.
Yankton Memorial Planning committee: Dan Anderson & Brian Schnurr updated on progress. City of Yankton does plan on updating city markers regarding
Scorpion memorial.
Storekeeper: Gerold Davey; order your caps, shirts and patches through Jerry, it brings revenue to Base!

Old/Unfinished business:
Review of the May Memorial service was discussed, what went well, what needs to change.
Overall everyone thought it went well with no real concerns. Asked group who we should ask to speak next year?
Kent brought up Sec of Vet Affairs Larry Zimmerman name if available.
Retention and Recruitment of potential members and past attendees is essential to Base function.
Brian stated the web site has been updated for another year with more pictures of past events.
Check on email address of Base members. Ensure ALL members are receiving emails, even if you never respond, to stay abreast of Submariners interests.
50th Anniversary of United States Submarine Veterans Inc organization!
238th Anniversary of America!!

New Business:
Riverboat Days is Saturday, August 16th in Yankton this year. We, along with the Polaris Base submarine float will be involved. Will utilize Tim’s trailer again
but need new banner.
Put RC float behind ours so we stay together entire parade. Request for volunteers for good showing needed!!
Dan is going to sponsor us into the Turkey Day parade again in Worthington MN, Saturday, Sept 13th. Will use Dan’s trailer again and request everyone volunteer
for a good showing!
USS Scorpion SS-278, lost January 5th 1944. Planning an event with Yankton for 2015 and the 71st anniversary! We discussed moving the date in May
to Armed Forces Day, the 3rd week in May as the permanent week for the memorial service vs the previous years where we held services on the 2nd week.
Tabled for future discussion. Got nice thank you from City Manager expressing expanding service.
Making contact with the Midwest Regional Navy League regarding the upcoming building of the new USS South Dakota SSN-790.
Is anyone going to the 50th Anniversary of USSVI in Washington DC May 21st ? NO.
How about the USSVI National Convention in San Francisco in Sept? YES, Jerry and maybe one other.
Membership was discussed, keeping the meeting relevant with valuable informative, education and “most important fun” keeps members coming back!
Nick proclaimed “kiss” keep it simple stupid.

Election of Base officers (2 year terms) was held. All USS Scorpion SS-278 Base Officers were re-elected to another 2 year term.
Base Commander, Kent Winter; Vice Commander, Bernard Jung; Sec/Treasurer Tim Madden.
Long range plans are to meet with local Sioux Falls Veterans Memorial Park for a memorial plaque to submarine veterans. With the recent National memorial plaque
in DC, we feel it can be duplicated and used for our local memorial site along with base matching others in place.
The 50/50 drawing was not held due to lack of change less than a $20.
Per Tim, remember to bring smaller amounts of cash with you at the next meeting!

Meeting adjourned at 2:40pm.