Meeting Minutes

Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc. 

Thursday,  January
11, 2025

 

Officers:

President: 
HMC Pam Washington Ret
Vice President: MAC Natalie Aroyo
Secretary: QMC Arthur J. Drago, Ret
Treasurer: OSCS Ronald B. Roy, Ret

Honorable members and guests present: 

 

Rank

Name

Initial

 

 

 

MMCS

James Bennett

P

HMC

Nicholas Creary

P

QMC

Arthur Drago

P

LSCS

Maritza Hernandez

P

YNC

Mathew Woods

P

MACS

Cuin Antonio

P

HMC

Pamela Washington

P

MAC

Evelyn (Evie) Velez

P

MAC

Natalie Aroyo

P

BTCM

Chuck Robertson

P

ABCM

Miguel Sweeney

P

PSC

Steve Ortega

P

MAC

Claudia Camacho

P

HMC

Scott Behrje

P

LSC

Peter Henry

P

OSC

LaShawn Bennett

P

ITC

Erica Heredia

P

HMC

Rick Tedlow

P

 

 

 


CPOA meeting was called to order by Pam at 1610
 
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence followed by the Sailors Creed.

Minutes from the Previous Meeting. Motion to accept minutes Duly seconded and approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Checks outstanding: None

Outstanding deposits; None

Checking $2168.35

MM $15,329.30

CD $16,985.41

Total $34,483.06

Motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Duly seconded and approved.

 

Committees: 

 

·        Awards – Chief Short - NTR

 

 

·        Scholarship – Chief Tedlow, - NTR

o   Chuck explained the CPOA scholarship program

 

·        Philanthropy – Chief Powell – NTR (by Pam)

§  Norm’s son was in an accident and had to be airlifted to the hospital. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

·       Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr – NTR

·        Fleet Week – Al Starr - NTR

o   Schedule of events is published on the website

o   Fleet week begins April 22- The Chief’s Reception is April 23 at 1800

o   Chuck gave brief history of our involvement

·        Season – Andrew - NTR

·         CRYC – Master Chief LaCoursiere – NTR

·      VA Liaison – BMCM Chuck Robertson – NTR

·        MWR – HMC Rick Tedlow

·        Bowling evolution - TBD

·        Fishing evolution - TBD

·        Murder Mystery train ride - TBD

o    

o   Navy Ball – AJ: Location has been chosen and we’re considering possible dates. Matt suggested summer months are less expensive to book events at most venues.

o   Chuck - Holiday Party recap – Net loss for the event $197.65

·        Old Business:

o   Member dues: New cycle begins in January.

o   Updated website – Pam-Vetan. He has not had time to work on the website as he’ll get to it soon.

o   T-shirts – Matt is working on the design.

o   Nova SE University – Chuck explained the program.

o   Annual dues are $25. PayPal and Cash App and Cash directly to the Treasurer or a member.

 

·        New Business:

·        NRC Miami – James Bennett – Wanting to continue bringing the messes together. Collaboration is key to keeping our community together especially for Season.

·        Miguel – possible Dining In towards end of year. Would like to have CPOA attend to build it together.

·        Good of the Order:

o   Chuck – history of the CPOA

o   Paul and Al have expressed interest in turning over their respective committee roles.

Motion to adjourn: Duly seconded and passed at 1931.

 

 

//SIGNED//

QMC (ret) Arthur Drago
MIAMI CPOA Secretary