Meeting 10/12/2013 of 1stBn4thMar Association,

Radisson Hotel, Charleston, SC

 1105       Opening Prayer-Chaplain Pete Cignorella

Meeting opened by President -Thurman-Overview of financial issue. Overview of Thurman's service to Association. Explanation of his return to duty and reiteration of his reluctance to do so. By-laws reviewed regarding Officer replacement. Many new members; personal issues almost cancelled re-union. This is the largest re-union to date. Ninety rooms booked. Thurm reiterates that he is only temporary and elections must be held. On our own after tonight. He will stay if we choose:

Narcy asked if Thurman really WANTs to carry on until 2016. He DOES.

Motion made , seconded and carried. Thurman will stay until 2016 at which time an election will be held.

Discussion: Arthur- Will he be able to carry on the research he has been doing?. He assures that he WILL.

Thurm explained the process by which he has found members through various parameters. His research has been extensive and thorough.  Medical issues preclude Camacho and Brad from serving. Thurm explained problem with bank accounts; re-assures that everything checks out and nothing is missing; verified by CPA. Issue to remain private within the Association. As issue evolved it pointed to possible bank fraud.

Bill Lakin -"John Chambers is OK. He is my best Buddy."

11:40     General Anderson-"Can we all receive bylaws copy"?

Thurm-Explains his perspective on this issue. If members wish a copy, they need to vote on it. We have numbers now and we can do it.

Anderson-Motion to get copy by-laws: made, seconded passed.

Quinn -By request amendment

Mike-- will make copies for all who want them

Johnny-The bylaws  have to always be available\

Member- "I don't know what my membership status is." Referred to Ron Baldwin, Membership Secretary

1148: Mike- Gifts request for auction.

Motion to make donation to Tim who is handling ice and drinks and all.

Jones- Hotel staff needs a good tip. All agreed

Reading of past Meeting Minutes deferred.

1152- Financial Report- Jack- 22 people that signed up that didn't register.  $19,508 dollars in bank , ($5000.00 in cash), after expenses of$6,668.14,  we have to date, $14,508.05

Thus far spent $6,060 dollars for this reunion. If anyone wants to see the numbers Jack has them available for all to see.

1155  Larry Quinn- Can we get more 50-50 tickets so we can sell? Tickets to be made available for selling.

Regarding Hospitality staff gratuity: Motion for donation made for $500.00- Motion made for $1000. Motion made to pass the hat by McCall

David Armstrong- Cap limit on the donation

Anderson- Just include those present.

Motion to pass the hat, give what you can and whatever is collected, association will match it. Motion made, seconded and passed.

Thurm announced that we get 13 nights free because of the volume. These will be raffled off at the Barbecue.

1200- Membership Report- Ron Baldwin  97 Life Members , 6 Annual, for a total of 103. (it is to be noted however, that there were many new members who signed up at THIS particular re-union, and it can be truthfully said that our ranks have swelled considerably as a result.)

1220 New Business-

1) Larry Quinn- Middle of September for reunion. -After a lengthy discussion it was decided that the time frame for the re-union, early October would stand.

2) Color of shirts - would like sage green or celery green. After lengthy discussion, it was decided that the present style of golf shirts were to be provided, that to get tees made as well would not be cost effective, and that each Bn Logo, that of the 3rd and 1st Div, would BOTH be placed on the Golf shirts at left and right breast, since the Association is open to all 1/4 and not just those having served in RVN.

Thurm further re-iterated accommodation of Camp Pendleton in the after action reports, in particular the defense of LZ Loon from which has been derived tactical defenses extant today. He further stated that the book "Loon" by Jack McLean was soon to be made a movie.

1245 Ed Beesly reports that there is to be a new education building in Washington, DC which would include an 8' by 8' "postcard, which would serve as America's "Welcome Home" to Vets. Flyers distributed explain how the signing and mailing of said flyers would result in the sender's name to be included on the post card. The project is open to ALL, not just Vets and it will be left at "The Wall". Ed stressed the importance of this event due to the decline in the number of Vietnam Vets still living; less than 1/3 are alive today. In relation to this event, Ed will be performing with Connie Stevens. Ed requests that we all consider participation in this event.

1250- Thurm announced that there is to be a documentary regarding "Con-Thien" and a movie producer has been contacted. The focus will be on 1/4.

1255 Chaplain Peter Cignorella led the closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned, following the singing of "The Marine Corps Hymn".