Meeting called to order 1945. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.

OSCS Ron Roy, President QMC Jerry Lippincott, Treasurer

HMC Lenny Kohs                               BMC (SS) Mike Short

QMCS Ken Larson                                   HMCS Jorge Herrera

CTOC Tim Neary            TI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Secretary

Patricia Bowden                                       CTOCS Al Starr

YNCM Marc Fagenbaum                            HMC Norm Powell

HMC Richard Tedlow

Minutes from the Previous Meeting. Motion to accept September minutes as posted. Duly seconded and approved. Reminder - minutes of all meetings will be posted on our website (http://www.pes1.com/cpoa/).

Treasurer’s Report: We have 2 new members. HMC Lenny Kohs, 9369 Sheridan Street #501, Cooper City, FL 33024. SKC Kevin A. Thomas, 18323 NW 7^th Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029. Savings balance $2,171.50. Checking balance $3,543.89. Motion to accept report as read. Duly seconded and approved.

• Race – Chief Short reminded everyone about the November races in Homestead. Need volunteers. Chief Powell has orders for rooms but no guarantees. Discussion about our contractual obligations to Americrown.
• Scholarship – NTR
• Philanthropy – Chief Powell gave update on Armed Forces Service Center. They are still hurting for money. No commitments have been made. We are inviting Keith Whitbeck to the Holiday Dinner. Senior Chief Starr also noted we have commitments to provide certificates for the Reserve Center and Coast Guard for Thanksgiving.
• Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr reported that the reception for the USS DeWert and The Sullivans was held September 18^th at the Wayward Sailor. Noted that what we do for the ships is really appreciated. The USCGC Seneca will arrive November 11^th. This is the same crew as the Spencer. Our reception will be held in conjunction with the All Hands Party at the Wayward Sailor since there are only a few chiefs on board. Reminder about the USS Gridley commissioning. We will be the first CPOA to officially recognize their mess. Venue possibly at VFW. Want to invite Coast Guard CPOA.
• Navy League – The Lone Sailor dedication will be October 14^th on the New River. Uniform will be Summer Whites. There is a VIP dinner reception that evening. Barbara and Ken Larson will represent the CPOA at that event.
• 501(3)(c) – All requested documents have been submitted to the CPA for processing.
• Initiation – Senior Chief Ron Roy reported on the training; 20 slugs from 5 different commands. Discussion about charges. Senior Chief Larson reported the Khaki Ball was phenomenal. Chief Short noted car washes good way to raise money. Discussion about how to ensure we are recognized for our efforts. Perhaps we need to send information to media contacts, Navy Times, local papers, community papers.

• Eligibility requirements wording amendment proposal. Current eligibility reads: The CPOA Scholarship Fund will be available to any current member of the association or the member’s immediate family (spouse, son/daughter, stepson/stepdaughter). The proposed wording would read: The CPOA Scholarship Fund will be available to any current member of the association or the member’s family to include spouse, son/daughter, stepson/stepdaughter, married children’s spouses, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist the candidate in obtaining his or her first under graduate (Associate and/or Bachelor) degree from any accredited institution. Called the question. Passed with 5 ayes (Powell, Tedlow, Short, Lippincott, Neary), 3 nays (Fagenbaum, Starr, Herrera) and one abstention (Larson).

• Motion to put $50 towards USCGC Seneca reception. Duly seconded and passed.

• The Holiday Dinner tickets are now available, $31 per person. This will be at the Pine Island Country Club on Friday, December 8^th. Cocktails are at 1830, dinner 1900. Choice of entrees: chicken chardonnay, tilapia Mediterranean, roast prime rib au jus.
• Reminder about Navy Ball.
• Dave Cohen had knee replacement surgery. Ron Kinsella had angioplasty. Hope both are doing well.

Motion to adjourn, 2102. Duly seconded and passed.