CPOA Meeting 01/03/02

Meeting called to order 1930. Pledge and moment of silence.

Last month’s minutes: Read by Gayle Neary. Corrections to gift certificates. Should read gift certificates to Publix. Correction to second nomination of officers, president. Should read Mike Short and Mike Bagley declined. Motion to accept minutes as amended. Passed.

Treasurer’s report: 59 attendees (6 guests) at Holiday dinner for total of $1,162. We made $102 which is the first time we have ever made money on this event. All present complimented Stan on the Holiday dinner. Hymn. $9,633.73 in checking. $498 check written. $2,001.36 in savings (scholarship money). 10 members have paid dues for this year. Discussion. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report. Passed.

Next Year’s Meeting Schedule: Neary made motion to continue to meet at VFW Post 1966 this year. Passed. All dates were entered into the VFW calendar. Meeting dates for 2002 will be: January 3 April 4 July 11 October 3

February 7 May 2 August 1 November 7

March 7 June 6 September 5 December 5

Committee Reports:

Race: Turned in $6,567.47 from last race after paying out about $900 in expenses. Next race March 1-3 is Grand Prix. Need 8 on Friday, at least 20 on Saturday and Sunday. Second race in 2002 will be Truck race in April (2nd weekend). Last race in November . Discussion. Rousing Hymn to all who worked the last race.

Scholarship: Question from Balcomb regarding IRAs and college funds. Discussion. Will investigate further and give details to Stan.

Philanthropy: Norm had letter to CPOA forwarded from Conaster from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward. It requested pledge of any amount. Discussion. Many seem to feel our charitable contributions should go to military related areas. Does this mean only charities connected to the military or does it include any charities supported by our members? Much discussion. 2 other issues brought up at this time: the last holiday gift certificates were not purchased because no recipients were suggested by the Reserve Center and there is a Coast Guard Petty Officer whose daughter has some very serious medical problems. Motion finally made to make a one-time $100 donation to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward. 6 ayes, 8 nays. Motion did not pass. Further questions on what we spend annually for charities. About 42% of last year’s budget for charity. Suggestion that last year’s expenditures be looked at on a summary sheet.

Old Business

bulletHoliday dinner went very well.
bulletSupport for VFW Post 1966 Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony. Starr and Neary attended.
bulletVA retirement home – Short, LaCoursier, and Robinson went to the grand opening. Need patio chairs, tables, memorabilia. First class facility. Our contribution is a 40" TV up to $1,000. Discussed possible meeting there to see facility.
bulletElection of new officers, Paul Election Officer. Nominee for Treasurer: Stan Lessor. Motion to have secretary cast one vote for Stan. Passed. Nominee for Secretary: CTI2 Gayle Neary (who again pointed out that Associate Members may neither vote nor hold office). After much discussion, nominated Mike Short. Motion to have secretary cast one vote for Mike. Passed. Nominees for Vice President: Tim Neary and Norm Powell. Called the vote: 8 for Tim, 4 for Norm. Nominee for President: Gerry Lippincott. Motion to have secretary cast one vote for Gerry. Passed. Congratulations to all new officers and all who were willing to be nominated and serve the organization. Hymn to outgoing President Al Starr.

New Business

bulletNeed to delay discussion of SOY/SOQ.
bulletMotion regarding the unused gift certificates to move distribution to the Spring Holiday. Paul will investigate names. Passed.
bulletMotion to donate $100 to VFW Post 1966 to defray their expenses since they let us meet here for free. Passed. Motion to give them a plaque in appreciation up to $65. Amended that it should be presented to them at a business meeting. Passed.
bulletMotion to set up committee to look at our organization and consider reward/recognition for those who go the extra mile. Passed. Norm Powell and Mike Short will be on this committee.
bulletRay Reve has graciously agreed to continue doing his excellent job with the newsletter to assist Mike Short.
bulletPratt won the 50/50, again.

Meeting adjourned 2051.