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TEXAS SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
MCKINNEY CHAPTER #63
MCKINNEY, TEXAS
MARCH 12, 2009 MEETING MINUTES
President Don Babbs opened the meeting at 7:05 P. M.
Don Sielert gave the invocation.
The pledge of the American Flag was given by Ernest Martin.
The pledge of the Texas Flag was given by Graham Martin.
The pledge of the SAR Flag was given by President Babbs.
Reading of the minutes from the previous meeting was waived by acclamation.
Secretary-Treasury Billy Thompson gave the treasurer report, reporting that the bank balance was
$1,850.59.
A discussion on the possibility of the McKinney & Plano Chapters going together to provide a
subscription to the SAR magazine to all Collin County High Schools and city libraries. This item
will be discussed at the upcoming board meeting and President Drake Peddie is going to
present the item to the Plano Board of Directors.
An update on the upcoming flag retirement program was given by President Babbs.
A very interesting program was presented by Plano President Drake Peddie concerning PRIVATEERS IN
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
The benediction was presented by Chaplain Don Sielert.
The Recessional was given by President Babbs.
The program was adjourned at 8:10 P. M.
The following members and guests were present: Graham Martin, Willie Walker, Marilyn Walker,
Don Seilert, Ann Seilert, Don Babbs, Donna Babbs, Ernest Martin, Beverly Martin, Drake Peddie (Plano
Chapter), Billy Thompson, Kathleen Thompson, Nathan White, Wanda White, Marshall Battle, Sylvia
Battle, Lee Battle, Robyn Battle, Robert Hall, Pete McLellan, Dagny McLellan, and a special guest
concerning flying the US Flag at their place of business.
