USS Pursuit AM108
/ AGS17
Minutes
of 2006 Reunion
On Board the Monarch of the Seas, Long Beach, CA
The annual reunion of the of the USS
Pursuit crewmembers and spouses was held on board the Monarch of the Seas
cruise ship, out of Long Beach, CA on September 18 to 22, 2006.
Meeting called to order by Secretary,
John Schulz. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jean Jack after which
Jean sang the Star Spangled Banner. Chairman John Schulz welcomed
the group and summarized the events of the reunion.
Secretary Schulz read the obituary of
one of our steadfast reunion participants, John Hillock, who was a USS
Pursuit plankowner on the AM 108.
Secretary Schulz opened the business meeting with
a review of the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as
written.
John Schulz was provided a verbal financial report
by Joe Venovich indicating that the Association is solvent. Historian Bob
Ciereck reported he had a great deal of historical information that could
not be brought because of cruise limitations. There was no Publicity
report.
Based on a proposal made by Tom Knapp and accepted
by the members at the 2002 reunion to plan the locations of the reunions
two years ahead, it was required to select locations for 2007 and 2008.
The location selected at the 2005 reunion for
2007, was the city of Omaha, Nebraska. Joe Venovich volunteered to
organize the meeting in Omaha.
Secretary Schulz proposed a new method to select a
reunion location for 2008 as follows:
The attendees of the 2006 business meeting would
propose locations for the 2008 reunion
Secretary Schulz would then compare the list with
the roster to see if shipmates lived nearby the proposed locations. He
would make personal contact to see if a sponsor for that location would
volunteer.
The locations suggested are: San Francisco, CA;
Branson, MO; Atlantic City, NJ; Boston, MA; New London, CT; Norfolk VA;
Baltimore MD; Las Vegas NV.
If any shipmate would like to sponsor a reunion in
any of these cities, please call John Schulz. Remember any reunion
organizer would get full clerical support (including website) from John
and Kathy Schulz.
The floor was then opened for nominations and
voting for the 2007 Officers:
Joe Venovich nominated for Chairman
John Schulz nominated for Secretary
Joe Venovich nominated for Treasurer
James Jack nominated for Publicity Chairman
Malcolm Milligan nominated for Historian
Bob Ciereck nominated as Official Photographer
All were voted into office by the members..
New Business:
Tom Allore felt a number of shipmates that he knew were not on the roster
as either Active, Lost (L) or Deceased (D). He provided Schulz a list of
names we need to find. They are: Smoliski, Gosski, Mills, Mims, Millard,
Dial, Geng, Morgan, Byeio, Blicki.
If anyone is aware of the location of any of these
shipmates, please contact John Schulz.
It was suggested we do more communicating using
e-mails whenever possible. Many of the e-mails in the roster have been
changed or eliminated. It was requested that future newsletters request
e-mail addresses from all members so the roster can be updated.
Door prizes were then drawn. Two door prizes that
were arranged by Joe Venovich were provided. These were American flags
that had been flown over the Capital for the Pursuit. All attendees were
eligible and the two winners were most happy with their flags.
Motion to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Respectfully, John Schulz, Secretary 09/26/06
