Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation to receive grant from Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District on Jan.12, 2013

Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation

Post Office Box 4221

Fayetteville, AR 72702

29 December 2012

Notice to All RNCIC Members:

As you may have heard, the RNCIC has been approved to receive a Grant of $3,000.00.

This Grant will be presented on 12 January 2013, just prior to our regularly scheduled January meeting. A program sheet follows that provides detail. In the event of inclement weather, the presentation be at American Legion Post 27 on Curtis Avenue a few blocks north of 15th Street in Fayetteville, at 10:00 A.M. before the regularly scheduled meeting.

Please make every effort to attend as we anticipate coverage by local media, and some ‘words of wisdom’ by all the speakers.

Thanks to all members for a great 2012 & wishing you all a Great & Happy New Year !!!

Ron

Program for the Presentation of a Project Award

From the NW Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) to the

Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation (RNCIC)

On January 12, 2013

0950 Assemble at the corner of South Hill Ave. & W. 11^th Street, Fayetteville. (the southwest corner of the National Cemetery)

1000 - 1005 Introductions and remarks by Ron Butler, President of RNCIC

1005 – 1010 Remarks by Charlie Collins, State Representative, 84^th District

1010 – 1015 Remarks by Mike Norton, Executive Director, NWAEDD

1015 – 1020 Remarks by Lioneld Jordan, Mayor of Fayetteville

1020 – 1025 Remarks by Gloria Bailey, Director of the Fayetteville National Cemetery

1025 – 1030 Concluding Remarks by Ron Butler

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at American Legion Post 27, 1195 S Curtis Avenue, Fayetteville.

The Annual Meeting of the membership of the RNCIC will be held on January 12, 2013, at which time the Nominating Committee will present the names of four (4) nominees for a three-year term expiring 2015, to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.  They are Jake Lamkins, Peggy McClain, Lorna Sterrett, and Wes Stites.  The name of Jim Glover will be presented to fill a vacancy for a two-year term expiring at the end of 2014.  An installation with the oath of office will follow. The newly installed Board of Directors will then elect Officers of the RNCIC for a term of one year for the positions of president, vice-president, secretary, and reasurer.  An installation with the oath of office will follow. Per BY-LAWS OF THE REGIONAL NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT CORP., January 1, 2012  --   Article III, Section 3 and Article V, Section 2 Regular meetings of the RNCIC are held at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the American Legion Post 27, 1195 So. Curtis Avenue, Fayetteville, AR. Lorna Sterrett, Secretary

Deirdre Susanne Shepherd pictured with her father, Aubrey James Shepherd, in video Volunteer sportlight on Fayetteville Public Television at 216 on Cox Cable and 99 on AT&T U-verse in Northwest Arkansas: Please click on headline below to go to You Tube and select full-screen view

Minutes of December 8, 2012, meeting of Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation

REGIONAL NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION P.O. BOX 4221 FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72702 Minutes from the DECEMBER 8, 2012, Meeting The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by President Ron Butler. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Harold offered the prayer.   Board members present were: Ron Butler, Merle Williams, Harold Crivello, Lorna Sterrett, Jake Lamkins, Peggy McClain, Roger McClain, Budd Saunders and Wes Stites. Board members absent: Virginia Middleton , Aubrey Shepherd, and Beverley Swaim. Other RNCIC members present - None. Visitors present - None.   Minutes of the October meeting were presented. Peggy made the motion to accept the minutes as written, it was seconded by Roger, and the vote was unanimous. The October 31, 2012, Financial Statement was presented with an ending balance of $16,589.l9. The November 30, 2012, Financial Statement was presented with an ending balance of $18,029.04. Roger made the motion to accept the financial statements as written, it was seconded by Peggy, and the vote was unanimous. Jake made a motion to repay Ron Butler $14,500, the amount he loaned the RNCIC to purchase lots 20 & 20A. It was seconded by Peggy and the vote was unanimous.   PUBLICITY Merle reported that the Fayetteville Rotary Club voted to give their January donations from their meeting’s “glass bowl” to the RNCIC in lieu of the $1,000 requested donation. Merle also requested all contact information available for race groups, coaches, TV, radio, etc. for the 2013 5K Race. The $3,000 request as suggested by Charlie Collins for Project Money is still pending.   WEB MASTER Jake reported that in the past two months there were 306 visits to the web site. That is up in volume.   5K RACE Wes reported on a favorable 2012 Race. He suggested that we should get going earlier in 2013 for sponsorships. He also suggested the possibility of contacting the managers/owners of the neighboring Campus Crest Apartments requesting permission for parking for next year and suggest participation as runners by their college residents. 　　 OLD BUSINESS Continuing discussion of the race, it was suggested that a separate financial report of proceeds and expenditures from the race should be available for the January meeting giving the net proceeds for record each year.   In summary of the 5K Race a thank you note in the form of an Editorial was suggested to be sent to the area newspapers. Budd expressed his opinion on changing the names for the sponsorship levels. It was suggested something like Gold - Silver - Bronze replace Medal of Honor - Distinguished Service - Silver Star - Bronze Star. Ron asked that all RNCIC members prepare a Timeline for the 2013 Race with all ideas and suggestions for improving the race. This will be the main item for discussion at the January meeting. It was agreed that the race for 2013 will be held on November 9, 2013.   NEW BUSINESS The Timeline for the 2013 Race will be discussed at the January meeting. There will also be an election of board members and officers. Therefore, Ron tabled the 2012 Annual Reports from the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity, Web Master, and Special Projects (Race, etc.) until the February meeting.   The meeting was adjourned at 11:35. If members have any items to be discussed at next month’s meeting, please notify Ron Butler so they may be placed on the agenda.   Respectfully submitted, Lorna Sterrett, Secretary 　 THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE JANUARY 12, 2013, 10:30 A.M. AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 27, 1195 SO. CURTIS AVENUE, FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS.   Attendance at the monthly RNCIC Board meetings is required according to Article IV, Section 8. Failure of any of the 12 elected Board members to attend four consecutive Board meetings may result in their removal by a vote of the Board

Agenda for Dec. 8, 2012, meeting of Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation

REGIONAL NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION Post Office Box 4221 Fayetteville, Arkansas  72702 3 December 2012 AGENDA FOR 8 DECEMBER MEETING Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Minutes of the October Meeting Financial Report Publicity Report Web Master’s Report OLD BUSINESS Race Directors Report/Summary Annual Reports (2012) Other Old Business NEW BUSINESS 2013 Annual Meeting (12 January 2013) Other New Business MOTION TO ADJOURN