Thursday, November 6, 2003

Thursday, November 6, 2003

Meeting Minutes

Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami

Meeting called to order 1938. Pledge and moment of silence.

Introduction of guests: Dave Quick, corpsman, Navy Tin Can Sailor..

Honorable members present:

CTOC Tim Neary, President HMC Norm Powell, Vice President

BMC (SS) Mike Short AEC Dave Cohen

HMC Rick Tedlow CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Associate

YNCM Marc Fagenbaum BMCM Chuck Robertson

CTTC Casucci HMCS Dave Quick

QMC Jerry Lippincott QMC Stan Lesser

AEC Dave Cohen BTCM (SW) Paul M. LaCoursiere

CTOCS Al Starr QMC (CC) John Petroske

PNC Kinsella HMCS Jorge W. Herrera

STGC Lee Palfrey MSC (SCW) Gary Sturm, Secretary

BMC Ira Paul ETCM Bill Dietz

Minutes from Previous Meeting: Motion to accept as mailed. Duly seconded and passed.

Treasurer’s Report/Membership Report. Treasurer unavailable. Chief Lesser read from bank statement: $2,091.68 in savings, $11,462.40 in checking, total funds $13,554.08.

Committee Reports

	Race: Chief Short informed us that the race is 5 days this time. Volunteers look good if everyone who has signed up shows up. We will meet daily at the Exchange at Homestead Air Reserve Base at 0700. His number is 305-542-4461. Can also contact Chief Palfrey at 954-592-6329. Discussed buying food for the volunteers for breakfast, etc.
	Scholarship was awarded after last meeting.
	Philanthropy: Have written checks for donation to USCG station Fort Lauderdale and USCG Cutter Gannet for Senior Chief Starr to purchase gift certificates. Wrote check for Chief Tedlow to purchase gift certificates for Reserve Center.
	Ship Liaison: USS O’Bannon reception for CPOs held at the Field Irish Pub & Eatery. USS Ronald Reagan arriving November 11, 2003. Tour for CPOs will be 1800 on Wednesday, November 12. Uniform of the day for tour is khaki uniform or CPOA shirt. We had originally intended to have a reception for the chiefs but will be unable to host one due to races. Their mess is having a party at Bahia Cabana $22/person. USS Leyte Gulf to arrive December 1, 2003. Motion for reception for their chiefs up to $300 in December pending scheduling. Duly seconded and passed. Sea Cadets going to SEAL reunion, November 8, 2003. Invitation for anyone who wants to go on bus with them.
	Bylaws: Discussion that changes not yet posted to website. Chief Neary will get with Chief Lesser to make changes to include Associate members as previously discussed.

Old Business

Holiday dinner reminder. Currently only 26 reservations. Have guaranteed 50 to the management.

Chief Short researching information for non-profit association status.

Second call for nominations. Master Chief Fagenbaum declined nomination due to new duty assignments. Chief Roy unable to accept nomination due to not being present. Chief Lippincott nominated for treasurer. Chief Paul nominated for Vice President.

New Business

Elections held for 2004 officers. Motion to accept Chief Sturm/Malone team as Secretary by acclamation. Duly seconded and passed. Ballots distributed for all other offices. Senior Chief Herrera elected to office of Treasurer. Chief Tedlow elected to office of Vice President. Chief Powell elected to office of President. Congratulations to all.

Motion to adjourn. Duly seconded and passed 2047 hours.

	Holiday dinner reminder. Currently only 26 reservations. Have guaranteed 50 to the management.
	Chief Short researching information for non-profit association status.
	Second call for nominations. Master Chief Fagenbaum declined nomination due to new duty assignments. Chief Roy unable to accept nomination due to not being present. Chief Lippincott nominated for treasurer. Chief Paul nominated for Vice President.