June 2009 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, June 4, 2009

Meeting called to order 1930.  Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. 

Honorable members present:

                               HMC Rick Tedlow, Vice-president             CTOCS Al Starr
                               QMC Jerry Lippincott, Treasurer                OSCS Ron Roy
                               BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere                   BMC (SS) Mike Short
                               HMCS Jorge Herrera                                   YNC (AW) Quint Walker
                               CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Secretary         CTOC Tim Neary
                               BMC Ira Paul                                                 RMC Paul Douglas
                                HMC Norm Powell                                       QMC Arthur Drago
                                AEC Dave Cohen                                        QMC Stan Lesser
                                QMCS Ken Larson                                       BMCM Chuck Robertson

Minutes from the Previous Meeting.  Motion to accept 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:  Savings balance $5,314.27.  Checking balance $22,926.88.  One outstanding check for $252.  Have received some bills from CPOA reception.  Received additional $700 in donations.  Motion to accept report.  Duly seconded and approved.

Committees:

• Race –  Chief Short reported next races in October and November.  Berthing might be problem in October.  Everyone needs to make a real effort to volunteer.  Will need to make our own reservations with Homestead lodging:  305 258-2330 or 224-7198.  Contact Norm Powell if you have any problems getting a room.
• Scholarship –  Chief Tedlow reported receiving 2 applications.  Committee chose Alex Herrera and Senior Chief Herrera accepted the award. 
• Philanthropy –  Chief Powell reported no major projects
• Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr reported USS Freedom came to Miami last week.
• Initiation – NTR

Old Business

• NTR

New Business

• Family Day at NOSC – Chief Walker requested support for purchasing ice, etc.  Motion to fund $500.  Duly seconded and approved.
• New Sea Caded unit at Gitmo.  Senior Chief Starr requested funding to support specific activities.  Motion to put $500 on table to support them.  Duly seconded and approved.
• Current roster – There are many on roster who do not pay their dues.  Suggestion to have a separate dormant list.

Good of the Order

·        Thanks from Chief Lesser for condolences.

·        Knights of Pythagoras Fathers’ Day Banquet June 19^th in Del Ray, tickets $50.

 
Motion to adjourn, 2016.  Duly seconded and passed.