Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission public meetings in 2020
3 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission
The Commission is meeting to discuss the 2021 budget and receive reports on the status of the ship. The body will also hear a report from the nominating committee regarding officers for 2021.
- Budget for 2021
- Ship status report
- Nominating Committee Report for 2021 officers
The Commission approved the 2021 proposed budget and the treasurer's report. Members elected the 2021 slate of officers and an At-Large Member for the Executive Committee. Staff reported on ship repairs and an expected $90,000 HVAC bid.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Approved Treasurer's report
- Approved 2021 Proposed Budget
- Elected Robert Hawthorne as Chair
- Elected John Pugh as Vice Chair
- Elected Roderick Wells as Secretary
- Elected Larry Muenzler as Treasurer
- Elected Richard Brandt as At-Large Member of the Executive Committee
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission
The Commission is meeting to review staff and financial reports and discuss new business. Agenda items include an internal controls policy and a foundation update.
- Internal controls policy
- Foundation update
- Ship status report
- Remembering William Barnhouse
The Commission unanimously adopted a new Internal Controls Policy for the museum and USS KIDD. Members also approved a narrative honoring the late WWII officer William T. Barnhouse. The Treasurer reported a budget deficit due to Covid-19 revenue losses.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Internal Controls Policy (unanimous)
- Approved narrative honoring William T. Barnhouse
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission
The Commission met to review reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and various committees. The agenda includes updates on ship status and project developments for the USS KIDD Veterans Museum.
- Hull Restoration Task Force report
- Ship status report
- Executive Director's report
The Commission approved the appointment of Joe Jenkins as Vice Chairman and accepted the treasurer's report. The meeting also addressed hull repairs for the USS KIDD and reviewed financial projections impacted by COVID-19.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Joe Jenkins as Vice Chairman (unanimable)
- Accepted treasurer's report regarding projected year-end losses (unanimous)
- Noted Verret Shipyards will patch two leaks and install aluminum anodes at no cost to the Commission