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Subject: Mtg AM 02 Oct

To: pvoorhees@rangerjoes.com, williesnow@aol.com, rgrbromo@hotmail.com, pbacerra@bellsouth.net, fbjfoster@comcast.net, bobdawes@gmail.com

Rangers & Friends, Please add, delete, and correct as you deem best the following draft memo, subject as above. Please include all addressed above in any email you do me concerning this matter.

MEMO FOR RECORD: WAR Mtg 02 Oct 2010

Pres Snow opened mtg o/a 0900hrs EDT in VFW on Victory Drive.

Present: Rgrs Pres Snow, VP Bacerra, H. Caro Plt Ldr Romo, Jenkins, Hill, Marshall, Chaplain Voorhees, & Spies. Guest: VN Helicopter pilot Larry Alexander.

Old Business:

The WAR EC re-confirmed that B. Spies is the Liason between WAR and the active duty Rangers on Ft Benning. Spies has no authority to commit neither manpower, money, material, nor minutes of WAR, or any members of WAR, without previous final approval of the EC or the President of WAR.

NCO & SOLDIERS per Qtr for 4^th & 6^th RTBns (totals 16 Rgrs per year). Approved awarding Ltr of Comndtn from WAR, 1-yr free mbrshp in WAR, & $20.00 Gift Certificate to Ranger Joe's for each Soldier & NCO winner of 4^th and 6^th RTBn for four qtrs. The 5^th RTBn is supported by the USMRA. Totals: 4 Rgrs awarded X 4 qtrs = 16 Cmndtns, 8 Soldiers & 8 NCOs get 1-yr mbrshps, and $320.00 for the four quarters.

NCO & SOY  (Soldier of Yr) for 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th RTB Bns (totals 6 Rgrs once a year at Bn level, but awarded to only 4 of the 6 during RTB NCO & SOY .. Approved awarding: *Ltrs of Comndtn to 2 NCOs & 2 SOYs; *a 2-yr free mbrshp (1yr frm above, + 1 more yr; totals 2-years of free mbrshps in WAR for 4 Rgrs; and *Gift Cert from Rgr Joe's of additional  $20.00 to all 6 Rangers (+ the $20, above , totals $40 for all 6 of the Rangers).  

Sub-Total: Only $120.00 (is added at Bn level) + the $320.00, above for 4 qtrs = $440.00 total for Bn level awards in RTB for one year.

NCO & SOY at RTB level. Approved awarding: 1 NCO & 1 SOY at Bde level an additional $35  (+ the $40, above , totals $75.00 to ea Rgr) Gift Cert frm Rgr Joe's; Ltr of Comndtn from WAR ; and an additional yr mbrshp to the 2 above, = 3-yr free mbrshp in WAR for the 2 winners at RTB level.

Grand Total: Only $70.00 is added at RTB level + $440.00 at Bn level = $510.00 Grand Total

RECAP of Gift Certificates from Ranger Joe�s to RTB:

16 Gifts @ $20.00 ea = $320.00 (4 qtrs @ Bn level for 4^th & 6^th RTBns)

6 Gifts @ $20.00 ea. = $120.00 - once per yr @ Bn level for 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th RTBns)

2 Gifts @ $35.00 ea. = $70.00 (once per yr @ RTB level)

              Grand Total = $510.00 Gift Cert From Ranger Joe's each year to RTB

The following in reference to NCO & SOY for 75^th RR units here at Ft Benning was tabled for more analysis and a later decision:

NCO & SOLDIERS per Qtr for 3^rd and S&T Bns & 75^th RR Hqs Sect (3 units X 2 Rgrs totals 6 Rgrs X 4 qtrs = 24 Rgrs per year). Recommended awards: Ltr of Comndtn from WAR, 1-yr free mbrshp in WAR, & $20.00 Gift Certificate to Ranger Joe's for the Soldier & NCO winners of each qtr (24 awards). Totals: 24 Rgrs awarded X  $20.00 = $480.00 for the four quarters/one year.

NCO & SOY  (Soldier of Yr) at Bn/Sect level, 75^th RR (totals 6 Rgrs once a year at Bn/Sect level, but awarded to 4 of the 6 during 75^th RR NCO & SOY . Recommended awards: *Ltrs of Comndtn to 2 NCOs & 2 SOYs; *a 2-yr free mbrshp (1yr frm above, + 1 more yr; totals 2-years of free mbrshps in WAR for 4 Rgrs; and *Gift Cert from Rgr Joe's of additional  $20.00 to all 6 Rangers (+ the $20, above . totals $40 for all 6 of the Rangers).  

Sub-Total: Only $120.00 (is added at Bn/Sect level) + the $480.00, above for 4 qtrs = $600.00 total for Bn/Sect level awards in 75^th RR for one year.

NCO & SOY at RR level. Recommended awards: 1 NCO & 1 SOY at RR level an additional $35  (+ the $40, above , totals $75.00 to ea Rgr) Gift Cert frm Rgr Joe's; Ltr of Comndtn from WAR ; and an additional yr mbrshp to the 2 above, = 3-yr free mbrshp in WAR for the 2 winners at RR level.

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Grand Total: Only $70.00 is added at RR level + $600.00 at Bn level = $670.00 Grand Total

RECAP of Gift Certificates from Ranger Joe's to 75^th RR:

24 Gifts @ $20.00 ea = $480.00 (4 qtrs @ Bn/Sect level)

6 Gifts @ $20.00 ea. = $120.00 - once per yr @ Bn/Sect level)

2 Gifts @ $35.00 ea. = $70.00 (once per yr @ RTB level)

              Grand Total = $670.00 Gift Cert From Ranger Joe's each year to RTB

New Business:

Vet Parade of 13 Nov 2010. Approved that this group will consist of a float with Helicopter on gooseneck trailer and L. Alexander's pickup pulling it, W. Snow's pickup with WAR logos in lead, & Ranger Joe's Hummer behind float. Must have skirt around float. No throwing candy, but are allowed to hand candy to adult. Numbers to be issued upon application approval. Each entry must be in place by the numbered spot on C. Powell Pkwy, Phenix City, NLT 1130 hrs EDT on Saturday 13 Nov. Parade starts at 1300 hrs EDT.

CVVC to host Banquet & Dance on 13 Nov 2010. Tickets = $20.00 per person. H. Caro Ptl Ldr, Ranger Romo, will provide more information as he receives it.

Ranger Spies to draft memo pertaining to the above and email draft to all concerned.

There being no more discussion the meeting adjourned o/a 1130 hrs EDT.

Drive On!
Bill Spies
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Report from Sept. 2010 WAR meeting.                                                   October 2, 2010

Willie Snow (President) will approach CSM (ret) Mike Kelso and Gary Carpenter in hopes of establishing a workable Board of Governors able to benefit our mission to the Regiment and RTB.

The requirement of the bylaws as it applies to voting and nominations are deemed outdated and should be changed to: Nominations must be in 90 days prior to election. Ballots will be open 45 days prior to election.

i.e.; Vice President Nominations will need to be in by Feb. 2011 or 90 days prior to Best Ranger Competition or as designated by the Executive Committee of WAR.

This was voted on by attending members and pasted.

Associate Organizations were discussed. It was agreed that any member of an associate organization can join WAR however they must pay full dues. Also a National Board meeting should be convened to discuss topics effecting the alignment of these organizations with reference to WAR. Further discussion was tabled until such meeting.

 Tres. Report: WAR in conjunction with Ranger Joe’s donated $2000.00 to 3^rd Battalion 75^th Ranger Regiment for the purpose of upgrading their Memorial on Ft. Benning.

$474.73 was paid for supplies to restore the UH1D helicopter that WAR has committed to support.

In order to raise funds Bill Spies suggested a hot dog sale, Willie Snow suggested a car wash. Nothing was agreed upon.

Corp. sponsors are needed. As of now Shuster Enterprises and Ranger Joe’s are our only one. However Home Depot, Lowes, Kohls, H.H.Greg will all give a 10% military discount if you ask for it.

Membership for Ranger Class Honor Grad Will be 5 years. Distinguished Honor Grad where it applies will receive a Lifetime membership to WAR. NCO/ Soldier of the year from each Battalion will receive gift certificates from Ranger Joe’s along with a Certificated of Achievement from WAR and a 2 year membership.  The Board of Governors should take responsibility for coordination of these honors.

CSM William Paul formerly 4^th BN CSM is at The Warrior Training Center on Post and is doing great things with the facility and training program. Worth going out to see. CSM (ret) Burns from RTB is also there.

Respectfully Submitted; Bob Dawes