BOD Meeting Notes

North-South Skirmish Association Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, September 30, 2021 Fort Shenandoah, Winchester, Virginia

Approved with corrections November 28, 2021

The Board of Directors met in Executive Session prior to the general meeting.

Commander, Charles Kindle called the Fall National’s Board of Director’s meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

National Adjutant, Richard Clements called roll and the following was reported. National Officers present National Commander, Charles Kindle Past National Commander, David Booz Deputy Commander, Robert Hannula Adjutant, Richard Clements Paymaster, Bette Shepherd Inspector General, Michael Santarelli Executive Secretary, Judy Stoneburner

Region Commanders present

Allegheny, David Cole Carolina, Rex Cockerham Central Virginia, Ralph Shaw Chesapeake, Ed Thompson Deep South, Charlie Bondurant Mid-Atlantic, Roger Gray Midwest, Eric Schuessler New England, Lou Ruggerio Northeast, Robert Kelley Northwest, Edward Walters Potomac, Davy Crockett Tidewater, Mike Davenport Western, John Mark

Commander Kindle welcomed everyone to the meeting. He announced that the barn dance has been cancelled due to concerns of crowding inside the barn due to COVID. In addition, the membership meeting is being moved to Memorial Park Friday night due to the same reason.

Commander Kindle recognized Wayne Jordan. Wayne informed the board that he was running over budget for the first time and he requested an additional $400.00 to get him through the year. Wayne asked if there are things that need funding to let him know. He is always looking for ideas. The motion was made by Bobby Hannula to increase the Charitable Giving Budget for 2021 by $400.00. David Booz amended the motion to increase the budget by $500.00. The amended motion passed. Small Arms Staff Officer, John Holland presented information regarding the two arms submitted by the SAC for approval by the Board.

Pedersoli reproduction of the “Remington Model 1863 Rifle, aka “Zouave Rifle”, in .58 caliber. This arm meets the dimensional requirements of the N-SSA. Robert Hannula moved for production approval. Production approved

Henry Repeating Arms Company reproduction of the “Model 1860 Henry Rifle” with an Iron Frame, in both .44-40 and .45 Long Colt calibers. This arm meets the dimensional and caliber requirements of the N-SSA. Mike Davenport moved for production approval. Production approved.