EPHRAIM DAGGETT CHAPTER 36
Sons of the Republic of Texas
Minutes of 6 June 2009
Chapter President David Wells called the meeting to order at
9:30 am and asked Ray Farmer to offer the invocation and that was followed by
President Wells' introduction of our new member, Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Hull.
President David Wells
New Secretary, Dr. Chris Hull
Member Ray Farmer
Vice President Jerry Spencer led the group in the pledge of allegiance
to the American and Texas Flags and that was followed by the "ancestors
roll call" wherein each member stands to introduce himself
and any guests, and to provide a little information about his SRT membership
qualifying ancestor.
Vice President Jerry Spencer
Treasurer Don Goodman Former Secretary Glenn Howard
President Wells presented a report of the current treasury
balance of $3,844.91 as provided by Treasurer Don Goodman, and asked for approval
of the treasurer's report and the minutes of April 4, 2009 as posted on the
Chapter web site. After a motion
and second for approval, and, hearing no objections, the treasurer's report and
minutes were approved.
President Wells reported that the health considerations for Secretary
Howard Glenn have caused him to tender his resignation from this office for
2009. President Wells asked for a volunteer to take on the unexpired term of
Secretary Glenn Howard, and Dr. Chris Hull came forward to accept the position. At that point, President Wells asked
for a nomination and second to elect Chris to the job which took place
immediately and Chris Hull was elected.
SRT President Vaughn Oliver came forward to present a
certificate of appreciation to SRT Regional Representative and former Chapter
President Duane Blair for his service and recognition as the Northern
District Representative for SRT.
SRT President Vaughn Oliver The
well-earned Certificate
Duane Blair and Vaughn Oliver
President Vaughn also presented President Wells with our chapter's
first set of DVD's. These contain
all of the applications for membership in SRT up until
the projectÕs date in 2008. Vaughn
went on to say that the cost of future sets is now up to $300.00.
SRT National President Oliver presents Charter Set of DVDÕs
of
Music Legend K. R. Wood
SRT Archival Records to Fort Worth Chapter
President David
Wells
Treasurer Don Goodman introduced
Mr. K.R. Wood of the Lone Star Dream Foundation,
who provided the program for today's meeting. Mr. Wood stated that the purpose of his organization
is to educate and enrich all generations in expanding their knowledge of Texas
History by bringing it to life through the arts of music and theater. Mr. Wood continued by introducing his
"Himallayan Racoon" cap, which acquired that name, because they found
him a layin' beside the road. Mr.
Wood explained that many of his programs are presented to school
children, and that they were enthusiastic listeners. He then began telling stories and
singing about people and events pertinent to early Texas history, such as the
"Ballad of the Alamo,"
and finished with the Roy Rogers theme song, "Happy Trails to You." Mr. Wood just happened to have
some books and CD's available for sale to our members.
Ray Farmer offered the benediction, and President Wells adjourned the meeting
at 11:30 AM. The next meeting will be Saturday, August 1, 2009.
M.G. "Jerry" Spencer,
Acting Secretary