May 17, 2008.  Lincolnville, Maine.

The next MESSAR meeting will be held in Lincolnville, Maine at the fabulous Ducktrap Retreat private resort facility overlooking Penobscot Bay. The meeting will begin at 9:30am and last until noon. At noon, members will be given the opportunity to participate in a good old fashioned summer barbecue with burgers, hot dogs, etc.

To get to the Ducktrap Retreat:

From the south, take US Route 1 through Lincolnville Beach and turn left at the Ducktrap Motel onto the Whitney Rd.  The Ducktrap Retreat is the second driveway on the right marked with two green gates.  The Pt Lookout Lodge at the top of the hill is the site for the meeting. 

From the north, take US Route 1 from Belfast until you reach Lincolnville.  Immediately after crossing the Ducktrap Bridge, turn right onto the Whitney Rd.  The Ducktrap Retreat is the second driveway on the right marked with two green gates.

ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES:

Maine Society  of  the Sons of the American Revolution
Newly Elected Officers and Board Managers
Auburn, Maine
March 29, 2008

 

Nominated March 29th., 2008  by the Board of Managers
National Trustee: Charlie McGillicuddy
Alternate National Trustee: Ronald E. Newton

Others: Arlene Bartlett, Eileen Branch, Jonathan Higgins, Renny Stackpole, Peter Higgins,
Allen Bingham, Janet Bruyere, William Burgess, Nancy Salisbury, Richard Salisbury, C. Douglas Sise and Edmund Branch.

The SAR annual meeting was held in conjunction with a state meeting of the DAR,

President Charlie McGillicuddy opening the annual BOM meeting at 8:56 a.m..
          He reminded all present that only the members of the BOM may vote.
Secretary W. Dayton Salisbury read the previous minutes from Jan. 5, 2008.
          Ron Newton observed that National SAR magazine had only four not eight incorrect names of new members listed.
          Edmund Branch indicated that the speaker is a “he” not a “she” that was scheduled for the Bangor meeting.
            Motion was made to accept the minutes with  corrections by Renny  Stackpole,  seconded  by Adam Bartow.

Report from Nominating Committee: (Edmund Branch, Duane Ford, and
W. Dayton Salisbury)
          Committee nominated Charlie McGillicuddy as alternate Trustee
        Ronald E. Newton as Trustee
          Ron declined the nomination.
          Motion was made by Renny and seconded by “Court” Dwyer to nominate                                  Charlie McGillicuddy as Trustee
          Motion was made by Edmund Branch, seconded by Renny Stackpole to nominate                               Ronald Newton as Alternate Trustee.
          Jimmy Martin asked for a count of the votes for Trustee and  Alternate.
          Charlie received 4 FOR and 2  OPPOSED (2  abstaining.)
          Ron Newton received 8 FOR

Registrar: Ron Newton presented two new applicants for approval by the BOM, i.e. Scott and Anthony Saucier
          Motion was made by Renny Stackpole, seconded by Adam Bartow
The Motion passed unanimously.

Edmund Branch presented the slate of nominations for the State Of Maine Officers and BOM.
          Charlie McGillicuddy questioned the inclusion of six rather than five councilors.
          Edmund Branch explained that the Bylaws allow for an excess of five.
          Edmund Branch presented the additional recommendation that Rev. Robert Cole be nominated as “emeritus.”  He’ll present this later.
          Motion was made to accept the slate of nominees as presented.
          Motion was made by Renny Stackpole, seconded by “Court.”
          It passed unanimously.
 
Treasurer Jimmy Martin made the financial statement for the period Dec. 13, 2007  to March 12, 2008.   He presented a printed report.
          Motion was made by “Court”, seconded by Renny Stackpole to accept.
Motion was made to adjourn the BOM meeting by Renny Stackpole, seconded by Adam Bartow.

GENERAL MEETING

President Charlie McGillicuddy opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and with the SAR pledge and the American Creed.
Secretary/Chaplain W. Dayton Salisbury lead the Prayer.

Registrar Ronald Newton reported on the number of dual and new members that are currently being processed. ( Allen Bingham, a prospective member, was in attendance.) He presented a printed report.
          Ron also reported on awards given to JROTC, Knight Essay contest and Eagle Scouts. The Augusta CAR needs a Maine State Sponsor
          Ron and Renny Stackpole have put much effort into  updating the Maine State Bylaws and to make them  coincide with those of National.  Their draft will  be presented for study under New Business later.

Treasurer Jimmy Martin that Newton C. Coleman has audited the records.
            Motion was made by Renny Stackpole to affirm the report, seconded by Ron Newton.  Motion passed unanimously.  “Court” asked if the report was all inclusive. Yes, was the answer. All categories are listed.
Ronald Newton made an addendum to his report pertaining Youth activities.
          Charlie McGillicuddy will present award at Castine. Dayton Salisbury and Paul Salisbury will give the ROTC award in Bangor in May.
          Ron made comments about the awards and their value.

Renny Stackpole announced the activities for Montpelier July 22nd., the annual Henry Knox Day.  There will be a ceremony July 19th., Sat. At 10:00 at the Elm Grove Cemetery. He has been given an honorary position for his work.

Charlie McGillicuddy expressed his pleasure in serving for the past two years. He enjoyed the Leadership Meeting, the Annual meeting Williamsburg, and other National meetings.
          He had some constructive comments about the Web Site. He suggested Web sites for individual members and for them to be linked to the Maine site.
          He expressed gratitude for the support he had received.

The Slate of nominees was presented. No other nominations were made.  It passed unanimously.
         
Induction ceremony
          President Charlie McGillicuddy and Registrar Ronald Newton conducted the induction ceremony for two new members:
          Robert W. Bruyere (Janet Bruyere) ( He is interested in genealogy.)
          William Burgess (He has offered to help with establishing the CAR in Augusta.)
Ronald Newton requested that the Maine Society of SAR sponsor the CAR Augusta, if the DAR doesn’t.
          Jimmy Martin asked Ron to clarify what “sponsoring”  means.
          Ron explained it means sponsoring by lending the name of the Maine Society of SAR to it.
          Ron’s recommendation of sponsorship was approved unanimously.

Ron E. Newton listed several awards that had been given.
          The Bronze Good Citizenship Award was given to Crystal Dow, an Elementary  teacher in Tremont. She galvanized the school program to center around all Veterans from all the wars and services. The student interviewed various Veterans and compiled a book of the interviews. A DVD was also
produced.
          She also raised money for a Veteran’s Memorial erected  at the school. She, the students and parents were able to raise about $12,000 for the memorial.  Galen Cole of the Cole Museum provided a matching fund. The final total was around $30,000.00.  Edmund Branch was asked to present the award to the teacher at the school rather than at a different location, since the students and parents should be able to attend.

President Charlie McGillicuddy presented Ronald E. Newton with the
President’s Award.  It is given for service beyond what is expected.
It is given only by the President.  It is given only once. It was a surprise.

 

          The new officers were installed.

          The  new Pres. W. Dayton Salisbury conducted an “IN MEMORIAM” for deceased members and a Benediction.
           

            Respectfully submitted,
           

 

             W. Dayton Salisbury, President