Midwest Regional Meeting

November 10, 2007

Ron Lucke of the VFW addressed the meeting. He said the backstop had shrunk about two feet, so they built it up to 12’. They are going to put some roads in the camping area also. After the roads are in they want to plant some trees in the vending area.

Adjutant’s report

Roll call…Sherman’s Bodyguard, Harris Light Cavalry, 2^nd Kentucky, 2^nd Ohio, 110^th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 19^th Indiana, 1^st Rockbridge Artillery, Union Guards, 4^th Kentucky

Disposition of November 2006 minutes. Motion to accept 4 KY, 2^nd 19^th IN minutes accepted

Financial report was read by Adjutant Yarling. Motion to accept 19^th IN, 2^nd 110^th OVI. Motion passed.

Talked about assessments due, and getting dues and late fee’s for members not reported at the MW level.

Inspector’s report

Trigger weights for region. Motion to purchase a set for the region. M 19^th IN, 2^nd RBA. Motion passed. Kent Snyder was going to see about getting a professional discount.

Phil Spaugy said each team should have their own set also.

Deputy Commander’s report

Targeting and medals status. See report.

Motion to purchase material as needed up to 1500.00 for next years shoots. M Harris Light Cav, 2^nd SBG Motion passed.

Kent Snyder made a Motion to purchase 150 bronze medals. 2^nd 19^th IN. Motion passed.

Webmaster’s report:

Year end stats will on the MW page shortly

Cmdr. Strang asked Ernie to plug YouTube recruiting video into regional page.

Commander’s report

Summary from August BoD meeting (in package)

Region didn’t like the clay pot profile’s material at nationals. Would rather buy pots and pay more.

Veterans skirmish date firmed up. Anchored 3^rd Friday in July.

Feeling of the region was “postal” shoots are a bad idea.

Discussion of allowing potential recruits the ability to shoot during individuals.

Cmdr. Strang commented on tenure, region successes, future, etc.

Old business

Both 50 yd and 100 yd musket trophies are full. 19^th wants to sponser 100 musket. Re-name it the “Marvin Pike Jr. Memorial 100yd Musket Trophey

RBA and 2^nd KY will re-sponser the 50yd plaques.

MW Region needs to replace the PA system and air bottle

Tom Robey offered to build a PA system for $900.00-1000.00

Eric Schussler said he was still putting a tank together. Bobby Seng offered to put one together that was a small scuba tank, could be re-filled for free.

Adjutant Yarling made motion to have Bob Seng purchase and assemble a new tank for the region. 2^nd UG. Motion Passed.

New business

Approve payment for today’s lunch and meeting facility. $50.00. M 110^th , 2^nd 19^th IN. motion passed

Discussion of 117^th (Spring) Nationals duties.

Discuss and adopt 2008 region skirmish schedule. Skirmish applications to Commander Snyder by Jan. 30! M 2^nd Ky, 2^nd 19^th IN to accept 2008 schedule. Motion passed

2^nd KY will host the July MW regional (instead of the UG). Centerburg may not be available, Pleasant Hill is the back-up. (tentatively)

Kent Snyder proposed taking teams out of the rotation that host a skirmish every year. After much discussion Commander-Elect Snyder asked the teams to give it some serious thought. Discussion was tabled until next year.

Meeting adjourned around 2:30