Meeting called to order 1932. Pledge and moment of silence.

BMCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere            OSCS Ron Roy, President

QMC Jerry Lippincott, Treasurer                 BMC (SS) Mike Short

HMC Norm Powell                              YNC (SW) Robin Viggiano

HMC Rick Tedlow                                         QMC John Petroske

CTOC Tim Neary                CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Secretary

Patricia Bowden                                    BMCM Chuck Robertson

Minutes from the Previous Meeting. Motion to accept June minutes as posted. There was no meeting in May. Duly seconded and approved. Reminder - minutes of all meeting will be posted on our website (http://www.pes1.com/cpoa/).

Treasurer’s Report: $305.90 check from June 24^th fundraiser activity. $43.00 bill. Savings balance $2,163.85. Checking balance $3650.92. Expect check from March fundraiser. Motion to accept report as read. Duly seconded and approved.

• Race – Chief Short reported there was fundraiser on June 24^th for Warped Tour. Made about $305. Only had a few people to sell soft drinks. Next race November 17^th – 19^th. Chief Powell working on rooms. Would like to have 2 teams of people so folks don’t get so tired. Senior Chief Roy suggested having PO1s work races to help with their package. Chief Vigiano will talk this up.
• Scholarship – Master Chief LaCoursiere and Chief Tedlow have each received one application.
• Philanthropy – NTR. On hold pending budget review.
• Ship Liaison – USS Nassau LHA-4 arrived for 4^th of July weekend. We had a reception for them at the Wayward Sailor Pub (southwest corner Federal Hwy and Oakland Park Blvd.). CMC Makowski sent Senior Chief Starr very nice email saying they had a great time. "Thank you for taking care of us so well. The CO announced that we were going to return next May, so I hope that all works out and we can. You and the CPOA did a wonderful job to make us all welcome, and Monday night was great… I have been told by numerous sailors that Fort Lauderdale was the best place they have ever seen and the CPOs of Nassau greatly appreciated your hospitality. Yesterday and today have been log days of certifications that were made easier by your hospitality."
• Navy League – No meetings during the summer. CDR McGuire retires Saturday. USCG Capt. Maes retires July 14^th.
• 501(3)(c) – It is critical that we complete this process or we will need to pay 15% income tax. Ron Roy will review the Navy League budget layout. Suggestion to contact different accountant to assist with this effort.
• Initiation – Chief Viggiano gave several updates. She will retire January 5^th. Navy Ball will be October 21^st at Wyndham hotel in Miami, cost $45. NLUS involved. SouthCom getting 4 star admiral, COC October 19^th. October 13^th Navy Birthday. Have 8 selectees. Training will be every Friay. Will have PT and go back to reserve center. Will send training schedules and more information. Designing shirts. Need to send her email with sizes of what we wat. September 16^th will be Khaki ball at Don Shula’s in Miami Lakes. Room $93. Will have photographer and music. Getting pilsner glasses made for momentos. Intends to bring selectees to August meeting. Needs help with committees.

• Scholarship – Discussed purpose of new language to have more candidates. Discussion about membership list. This will not be in effect until next year’s scholarship. Should include accredited schools. Motion to table Duly passed and seconded.

• Pat Bowden had information on 2 potential places for Holiday Party. Pine Island Ridge Country Club $19 per person. Arrowhead Country club $28.95 per person. Motion to empower Pat Bowden to commit to Pine Island, Friday, December 8^th.
• Motion to approve reception for USS Nassau, not to exceed $300. Duly seconded and approved.
• Motion to support Khaki Ball with a donation of $250. Duly seconded and approved.
• Motion to extend last date to apply for this year’s scholarship to July 31^st. Duly seconded and approved.

• NTR

Motion to adjourn, 2100. Duly seconded and passed.

Holiday Dinner December 8^th