Sam “Lucky” Taylor
3303 Silk Grass Bend, Austin, TX 78748
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June 4, 2010
Minutes
TSA Breakfast
Meeting
Installation
of New Officers for The Texas Shrine Clown Association
The
Texas Shrine Clown Association held its annual breakfast and business meeting
at the Grand Ballroom at the Masonic Center located at 1100 Henderson St in Ft.
Worth, Texas on Friday June 4, 2010.
The
Moslah clowns were the host clown unit.
Thanks to Johnny “Flip” Toliver and his group for making all the
arrangements.
At
7:05 AM President Sam “Lucky” Taylor called the meeting to order. President Taylor welcomed everyone to Ft.
Worth for our annual breakfast and installation of new officers for the ensuing
year 2010-2011.
President
Sam “Lucky” Taylor lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States and Texas Flags.
T.S.C.A.
Chaplain Elwood “Woody” Rice gave the invocation.
Following
the invocation, the meeting was called to refreshment so everyone could enjoy a
delightful buffet breakfast, and have a few minutes to socialize.
At
7:41 AM President Sam “Lucky” Taylor called the business meeting to order.
President
Taylor introduced the officers and their ladies seated at the head table.
First
Vice President, Bobby “Ice Bucket” Miller and his lady Terri, 2nd
Vice President Elect, Billy “Precious” Neimeyer, Sr. and his lady Regina,
Chaplain Elwood “Woody” Rice and his lady Lee, Parliamentarian, Eddie “Fire
Plug” Cox was not in attendance.
Standing in his place was Donald “Lil Bit” Henson and his lady Jamie.
Secretary/Treasurer Elect Jim “Hot Rod” Wells and his lady Judy. Royce Jones
stood in for Jimmy Jennings, 2nd Vice President.
Following
the introductions of the head table President Taylor requested a roll call of
units.
During
roll call each unit President was given the opportunity to introduce their
Divan and visiting Dignitaries.
There
were ten (10) units present out of 19 active units. The following units were not present. Al Amin Corpus, Al Amin Pharr, Alzafar (Kerr Clowns), Arabia
(Klassic Klowns), El Maida, El Mina (Nem Loof) Beaumont, Karem Waco, Khiva
Lubbock, Suez San Angelo.
Following
the roll call of units President Taylor requested the reading of the minutes of
the Midwinter meeting held on March 6, 2010.
A motion was made and seconded to waive the reading of the minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Copies of the minutes are posted on the
clown web site and can be reviewed at any time.
The
next order of business was the reading of the audited treasurer’s report. A complete detailed financial summary of the
income and expenses of the association since the mid-winter meeting in March 2010
was read. A motion was made and
seconded to except the treasurer’s report as read. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
President
Taylor requested Sec/Treasurer to pull the units for any Black Camel visits
since our last meeting. A roll call of units was given and the following
members have passed since our March meeting.
Bob Envay and Mac Forest of Ben Hur – Srekoj, Ralph “Mr. Dot” Collin of
El Mina (Braz Clowns), A.R. “Cooter” Cox, Sr. and Bob “Hey Bob” Richards of
Hella, Dale “Doc” Ball of Moslah, Jim “Budbo” Booker and Dwyane “Pop Corn”
Cochran of Sharon.
T.S.C.A.
Chaplain Woody Rice offered a prayer of remembrance for our deceased
members. The names of our deceased
members will be added to our friends remembered list on the clown web site.
Bylaw
changes from Midwinter were read by Sec/Treasurer Bob “Checkers” Mantle. The bylaws were discussed. A motion was made and seconded to except the
bylaws as read. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Bill
London Past President 2008 – 2009 of I.S.C.A passed the hat for donations for
the I.S.C.A. Sneaker fund. A total of
$310.00 was collected for this fund.
President
Sam “Lucky” Taylor invited First Vice President Bobby “Ice Bucket” Miller to
the podium to introduce his installing marshal to install the new officers for
the ensuing year 2010-2011.
First
Vice President Bobby “Ice Bucket” Miller invited Stew Simmons, Past Potentate
from Alzafar to the podium to do the honors of the installation.
Newly
installed TSCA President Bobby “Ice Bucket” Miller was fezed by his lady Terri.
Here are the new officers
for the ensuring year 2010-2011.
President Bobby “Ice Bucket” Miller Alzafar Nemnuf
First Vice President Jimmy “Firecracker”
Jennings Sharon
Second
Vice President Billy
“Precious” Neimeyer Sr. Maskat
Secretary/
Treasurer Jim “Hot Rod “
Wells Hella
Chaplain David “Hot
Rod” Hankins Arabia
Parliamentarian Don “Lit Bit” Henson Hella
Assemblyman W. R “Toby” Clayton Hella
Assemblyman Vernon “Pogo” King Arabia
Assemblyman Billy “Shadow”
Neimeyer, Jr Maskat
Newly
installed president Bobby “Ice Bucket” Miller presented Sam “Lucky” Taylor a
plaque from The Texas Shrine Clown Association for an outstanding year.
Newly
installed President Bobby Miller thanked the Moslah Clowns for their help with
the clown breakfast.
Bobby
gave a brief overview of the dates and times for clown midwinter 2011 in San
Antonio, Texas.
Texas
Shrine Clown Mid Winter 2011 will be held in San Antonio, Texas, hosted by Alzafar. All details and registration forms will be
posted on the clown web site.
Bobby
wanted to thank everyone for their trust in electing him President.
President
Bobby Miller recognized all the Past TSCA Presidents in attendance. A toast was given in their honor for the
many years of service.
President
elect Bobby Miller gave a brief overview of the times and location for
competition.
The
judges meeting for competing units followed the breakfast meeting.
Chaplain
David “Hot Rod” Hankins gave the closing benediction.
There
being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:00 AM in peace and
harmony.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Wells
Jim “Hot Rod” Wells
TSCA Secretary/Treasurer