Bi-monthly Base meeting was held at the Sioux Falls DAV.

Members attending:
John Stonebarger, Steve Kyle, Brian Schnurr, Scott Kelly, Brad Gross, Ray Decker, Phillip Goettsch, Bruce Curry, Lon & Joyce Bymers, Jerry Davey, Bud Walkins, Ralph Andersh, Roger Zarn, Chuck & Charlie Gilson and Kent Winter.

Lunch started at 1200 with Gwen cooking up a great meal with desert! So invite your better half next time!
Meeting started at 1300 with the reading of the Creed and Pledge of Allegiance. The boat was ordered to Dive and since Dan had the Diving Alarm we improvised.
Invocation was given by Base Chaplain Phillip Goettsch and members were introduced along with new guest Randy Spartan that was identified at the SF VA.
Tolling of the Boats was read and given to the Jun/July losses by Brian & Kent.

Secretary/Treasurers reports:
Secretary reports: Last meeting minutes from March due to May Memorial service was sent out to members for comment/concerns. No comments back, minutes approved.

Treasurer report: Brian S. discussed Credits and Debts for the Base and reported current account balance at $5,188.26.

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.
Kaps4Kids program: We discussed opening the program up to foster kids too. K4K program on back burner for the time being.
Storekeeper: If you would like a vest or other items from the Storekeeper, now is the time!
Contact Brad
Old/Unfinished business:

Discussed the May Memorial service and what we want to did this year with the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the USS Scorpion SS 278. We moved our event to the G & H Steakhouse and had a great time and favorable food. Will certainly keep them in mind for next years event.
We need to keep talking with the City of Yankton and trying to get more involvement from them.
After I received some comments regarding the new Purple Heart sign at Yankton, emailed Ken from the Purple Heart org about it not stating "Purple Heart" recipients anywhere on their new sign. Awaiting an answer.

New Business:

What do you have that would be proper to display in a Military Museum?
What memorabilia is in your closet?
Roger Zarn, Vice Commander of Scorpion 278 Base has requested a leave of absence from his 2 year term due to health conditions.
His resignation is accepted and with a request to those present, Ray Turner will assume the Vice Commander duties through next year's election.

Congratulations and thank you to Ray and Big thanks to Roger for your current and past service to the Scorpion 278 Base!

So on to the BIG event, Holland Club induction! Charles Gilson was inducted into the Holland Club for 50 years "Qualified in Submarines"! Along with his wife Charlie and other Holland Club members, Gerold Davey, Bud Walkins, Ray Turner, Bruce Curry, Roger Zarn and Ron Bowen. They welcomed Chuck into the greatest Submarine Club of all!
New Business:

The 50/50 drawing was held with Gerold "Jerry" Davey winning the pot ($65) and giving it all back!!
Thanks Jerry!

Base Chaplain Phillip G. gave a benediction to close out the meeting.

Meeting Adjourned at 1415. Surface the Boat!

Next meeting is Saturday, September 21st at the Sioux Falls DAV.

Sign at Yankton VFW:
It is not what you pay to belong
It is what you paid to be eligible!