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

Honorable members present:

BMC (SS) Mike Short, Secretary MSC (SCW) Gary Sturm

YNC (SW) Maurice Anderson BMC Ernie Pratt

CTOC Tim Neary, Vice President CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Associate

QMC Jerry Lippincott, President QMC Stan Lesser, Treasurer

BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere PNC Ron Kinsella

RMC Mike Bagley CTOCS Al Starr

HMC Dean Powell STGC Lee Palfrey

BMC Ira Paul CTICM (NAC) Michael Balcom

AEC Dave Cohen BMCM Chuck Robertson

ENC Joe Conatser BMCM Lou Kitchin

YNCM Marc Fagenbaum

Last month’s minutes: Motion to accept minutes as mailed. Passed

Treasurer’s report: Savings $2,037.55. Checking $9,948.33. $800 check for TV cashed. Net balance as of this evening $11,185.88. $135 in petty cash. Still 15% under estimated annual budget. 33 paid up members. Motion to accept treasurer’s report. Passed

Committee Reports:

Race: Mike Bagley reported next race November 17-18. Will be four-day event. Thanksgiving is following weekend. Needs 30 people per day on Saturday and Sunday. Need 10 people on first day.

Scholarship: Paul reported 2 applications received. Applicants Kirsten kjConatser and Jocelyn Lippincott. Scholarship will be awarded to Jocelyn Lippincott.

Philanthropy: Mike Short spoke about 55" TV set given to Veteran’s home. There were very pleased and appreciative. They need a shelter outside. We will be researching this. Mike will also be looking at PR opportunities.

Ship Liaison: NTR.

Initiation: CTT1 Casucci and CE1 Fox. Active duty list comes out next month. Volunteers needed for committee: Paul, Robbie, Bagley, and Short will work with Tim. August 1^st is next meetging. Bagley says he has disks. Pinning will need to be September 21^st. July 16^th, committee will meet at 7p.m. at VFW.

Finance: Stan reported we are within budget and have 33 paid members.

Bylaws: No report.

Correspondence:

1. Letter from Ray and Rosie. We miss them.
2. National WWII Memorial. CPOA had previously passed $300 for donation but maximum allowed is $100 which will be sent.
3. Information on back pay available to POWs from WWII in Shift Colors.
4. Legislative update on immediate benefits to retired reservists (see attached).
5. There will be a national survey of veterans.
6. The retiree council of Shift Colors seeking new members.
7. Per DOD, no Cold War Medal.

1. CE1 Michael Fox drills in WPB. In Navy 8 years. Construction plans inspector in Palm Beach County. Married 24 years. 4 children ages 3-23. 3590 57^th Avenue S., Lake Kworth, 33463, md.fox@juno.com, 561-969-2893, cell 561-313-2116, work 561-276-1249.
2. CTT1 Rocco Casucci, NRSG Orlando. Xerox technician. Married 15 years, 2 children ages 13 and 11. 7571 Colony Lake Drive, Bornton kBeach, 33436, rcastle1@myrealbox.com, 561-439-2762, cell 561-809-6763, work 561-722-5138.