The Scorpion 278 Base of the United States Submarine Veterans Inc held its bi-monthly meeting.

Members attending:
Ray Decker, Scott Kelly, Harlan Bedford, Dan Anderson, Brian Schnurr, Bruce Curry, Sam Chapman, Lonnie Robish, Robert Galer, Kent Winter and guest Chad Fetterman

Meeting was held at the Sioux Falls Alliance in part to showcase the new display case filled with submarine memorabilia sponsored by the Scorpion 278 Base.
Meeting started at 1200 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. Tolling of the Boats was read and given to the July/August losses by Brian Schnurr & Dan Anderson.

Holland Club induction for Robert Galer and Sam Chapman was given by Kent Winter. Both were given their Certificates, coin and plastic card recognizing their accomplishment! Congrats to both!!

Secretary/Treasurers reports:
Last meeting minutes from March were sent out to members for comment/concerns. No comments back, minutes approved. No minutes from our May Memorial service.
Brian Schnurr reported current account balance at $4,338.91

Committee reports:

Eagle Scout program: Keep looking for Eagle Scout ceremonies in your local areas to leads from Boy Scouts and work with the Sioux Council and any group within.

Kaps4Kids program: Scott Zobel is working with both Avera and Sanford Hospitals to allow our Kaps 4 Kids program to visit with kids in their hospitals. If you are interested in participating, just let us know!!

Storekeeper: Scott "Scooter" Kelly is our new Storekeeper. Thank you for stepping up!! If you would like a vest or other items from the Storekeeper, now is the time! We have many of the items you’re looking for

Old/Unfinished business:
Dan Anderson talked about the Riverboat Day parade in Yankton in Aug and Turkey Days parade in Worthington. The Base plans on NOT participating this year in Yankton but will in Worthington and other towns.

Concerns over the Yankton VFW and the WWII display we have down there were discussed. Not sure what will happen but will keep everyone posted. It was suggested to have the submarine model and story board brought back to Sioux Falls and put in the Sioux Falls Alliance.

New Business:
We are still collecting your Navy memorabilia for the submarine exhibit,
so look through your "stuff" and see what you would like to donate to the submarine display!
Some may want their items back after awhile, if that's the case then let us know first.

There is a new USSVI web site update, go online and check out your personal information to make sure it is correct!

USS South Dakota "Day of Honor" is set for August 8th at the SD Battleship memorial at 10am. Put this in your calendar so you can attend the ceremony. We have had great participation in the past and hopefully will again this year.

National USSVI Elections are being held now so go online and cast your vote!!

The 50/50 drawing was held.

Kent gave a benediction to close out the meeting.

Meeting Adjourned at 1420. Surface the Boat!