·        The meeting was called to order by Vice Chief Kenneth Pekarek.

·        The meeting was opened with the Obligation of our Order.

·        The minutes were read, Thomas White made the motion to approve the minutes with the following changes: Under service Bradley Curtis needs to be changed to Curtis Bradley. The motion was seconded and approved.

·        Treasure's Report - We have $2,654.36 in checking and $23,501.81 in savings.

Committee Reports

·        Activities--Reported we had a great year of activities. Suggestions for Fall Fellowship are welcomed. Surfboard rules will be posted on the server. If you have any questions or suggestions please send them to Brain Manuel.

·        Ceremonies--Reported we were evaluated at NOAC and received honor medals. We did all the ceremonies this weekend.

·        Cook Team--Reported anyone who would like to join the team contact David Guynn.

·        Dance Team--Reported we won 1st place at NOAC, we will meet at Pizza Hut in Lincolnton.

·        Drum Team--Reported we are starting a Southern Drum anyone interested in joining see Brain Barrette, we were evaluated at NOAC and got good Constructive criticism.

·        Service--2002 Service year was great. Thanks to Mr. Barlowe, Mr. Cloninger, and all of the brothers who worked on the campfire ring.

·        Camp Promotions--No Report?

·        Membership Development--We had a great weekend. We had 13 Brother conversions and 29 Ordeal Candidates, a total of 144 Ordeal Candidates for the year.

·        Training--Any questions or comments see Daniel Thompson

·        Communications—The Exogamy will be out soon, please send all articles to Jeff Rassmussen

·        Unit Elections--No Report?

Chapter Reports

·        Allowelendam--We will meet this Tuesday to elect new officers congrats to the 10 new ordeal members and 2 brothers.

·        Apatschin Tschitani--No Report?

·        Battleground--Meet in Shelby the third Thursday of every month at First Baptist.

·        Gemstone--Meet on Wednesdays at Troop 166 scout hunt Mooresville.

·        Heartland--Meet next Wednesday at 7:00 at the LDS church

·        Lowaneu Watchseu--Meet 3rd Thursday new location will be announced

·        Occonoluftee--No Report?

·        Tsungani--Meets 3rd Thursday each month at First Baptist in Morganton at 7:00, we are assisting Table rock with a booth at the Historic Morganton Festival.

Old Business

·        Thomas White--Reported that 53 brothers went to NOAC, where our Dance Team placed 1st for the 5th time. Ceremonies won honor medals, honor website, 2 individual dancers placed in the top 10 and we won the sprit award in our section.

·        Jeff Rassmussen--Reported that summer camp OA cracker barrel was a great success.

·        Allen Thompson--Reported about Webelos Bridging, he also reported about the OA food drive and the service awards.

·        Ed de Torres--Reported camp signs are here and look good, thanks goes to Bob Jenkins. Sprit Arrow Award Requirements need to be completed by FF, he also reported the chapters need to have chapter of the year requirements.

·        Jeff Rassmussen--Reported that the bazaar was once again a great success and will be around next year.

New Business

·        Thomas White--made a motion to allot $1,000 to the making of the Dance Team buckles. The motion was seconded and passed.

·        Adam Lutterloh--made a motion to allot $200 to have Hawaiian Ice for Fall Fellowship. The motion was seconded and passed.

·        Jeff Whisenant--Reported the weekend after MLK Holiday for CIS and that more Information would be coming.

·        Kevin Gantt--Reported that the patch auction is coming up at Fall Fellowship.

·        Thomas White--Made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and passed

·        Ed gave a few closing comments

·         The Meeting was closed with the OA song.