WINTER MEETING OF THE SSSDA - NOVEMBER 2001

The Winter meeting of SSSDA was held on November 27, 2001 in the Davidson Room of the Sheraton Hotel.  Darryl Wilson called the meeting to order.  There were 40 people present.

Darryl asked for each member to introduce themselves.

Clyde led in prayer requests.

Darryl Wilson's father, tumor.

Veda Young - Tom Young's wife, cancer.

Curtis Boone, John Boone's father.

Rob Hylton and family, unemployed

Ron Palmer, S. C. daughter Beverly kidney transplant.

Jennifer Barrintine, Iowa Excutive Director's daughter. 

Cindy Sampling, age group worker Ohio, cancer.  Mary Ann Noble, death of daughter and now raising three preschoolers.

Sandy Widman, New England, cancer.

Aubrey Stewart recovering from eye surgery.

Jim Harvey's son in Houston unemployed.

Richard Nations reported on what has been heard about field service.

Richard came to the meeting with no requests being presented.  One field service request was presented on Monday to Richard.  He has worked to have that request filled.

Darryl opened the floor to hear from those present.  Darryl acknowledged the work of Robert Grant visiting with Dr. Draper about field service.

Randy Tompkins gave a financial report.  The balance as of this date was $9,064.26.  Randy also reported on the web site.

Sam requested that the officers bring a recommendation to the group on giving a financial donation to one of the scholarships that have been established in memory of David Wills.

Darryl presented David Cunningham a plaque honoring his retirement as State Sunday School Director for Florida.

Keith Wilkinson gave out information from Oklahoma.

Marie Clark presented information about the May meeting.  It will be held in Overland Park, Kansas.

Rht to make a grid of travel arrangements and hotel reservations.

Money for the Wednesday evening meal is to be sent to SSSDA.  We will pay by one check.

Sam asked that everyone plan to attend.  If anyone needs financial assistance, please ask.

Darryl shared that the personal development time on Wednesday morning will be some of the Associaitons own members.  Members are to contact Darryl with ideas on what you would like to hear.

Darryl opened the floor for any other agenda items. 

Remember those who have passed.  Andy Anderson, David Wills, Harry Piland.