Tuesday, January 6, 2004

Tuesday, February 5, 2004

Meeting Minutes

Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami

Meeting called to order 1932. Pledge and moment of silence.

Introduction of guests. MKC Tom Hodge from USCGC Farallon (WPB-1301)

Honorable members present:

CTOC Tim Neary HMC Norm Powell, President

OSCS Ron Roy HMC Rick Tedlow, Vice-President

BMC (SS) Mike Short QMC Stan Lesser

QMC Jerry Lippincott BMCM Chuck Robertson

BTCM (SW) Paul M. LaCoursiere ETCM Bill Dietz

STGC Lee Palfrey CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Associate

AEC Dave Cohen YNCM Marc Fagenbaum

HMCS Dave Quick HMC Rafael Rodriguez

CTOCS Al Starr BMC Ira Paul

PNC Ron Kinsella HMCS Jorge Herrera, Treasurer

RMCS White

Minutes from the Previous Meeting: Motion to accept as sent. Duly seconded and approved.

Treasurer’s Report/ Membership Report. President reported current balance $15,606.24.

Committee Reports

	Race – Toyota Race February 27, 28, 29 at Homestead. Mike Short’s contact information 305-542-4461 for volunteers. Received check for November races $5,872.26.
	Philanthropy – Check sent to Armed Forces Service Center at MIA.
	Ship Liaison – Had very successful reception for USS Carney. USS Kennedy will be here the first week in March. Motion to have Burger Burn at VFW since that is our regularly scheduled meeting night and spend up to $800 for food and plaque. Duly seconded and approved. Will try to arrange all hands tour. Fleet Week is last week in April.
	CPO Initiation – Master Chief Robertson chair. Named additional committee members: Chief Short, Senior Chief Roy, Chief Paul, Chief Powell.
	Finance – Chief Powell requested updated budget.

Old Business

501(c)(3) - Chief Neary presented findings. Incorporation cost $250. CPA cost for application preparation $750-$1000. IRS fee for application $500. Approximate total costs about $1,500. Motion to amend amount set aside for this up to $2,000. Duly seconded and approved. For application, will need determination letter, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, narrative description of CPOA goals and purpose, where financial support obtained, income statement, last 3 years balance sheet, budget, and bank account information. Discussion about changing our name to CPOA of South Florida but members turned down idea.

Chief Short needs to order hats, shirts, and name tags. Senior Chief Roy will get list of members needing name tags.

Scholarship for books amended to 3 times per year. Nova is reviewing. Master Chief Fagenbaum will report when review complete.

New Business

Plaques presented to Chief Lippincott and Chief Neary for their work as past presidents.

Question about FOP participation at races. Motion to reimburse Chief Lippincott $100 for donation to FOP. Duly seconded and passed.

Motion to sent 26 hats to CPO mess of USS Leyte Gulf. Duly seconded and passed.

Information presented about 5K run/fitness walk, tribute to the military. (info attached to minutes mailed)

Good of the Order

Chief Tedlow has formed sunshine committee to track birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Meeting adjourned 2034.

	501(c)(3) - Chief Neary presented findings. Incorporation cost $250. CPA cost for application preparation $750-$1000. IRS fee for application $500. Approximate total costs about $1,500. Motion to amend amount set aside for this up to $2,000. Duly seconded and approved. For application, will need determination letter, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, narrative description of CPOA goals and purpose, where financial support obtained, income statement, last 3 years balance sheet, budget, and bank account information. Discussion about changing our name to CPOA of South Florida but members turned down idea.
	Chief Short needs to order hats, shirts, and name tags. Senior Chief Roy will get list of members needing name tags.
	Scholarship for books amended to 3 times per year. Nova is reviewing. Master Chief Fagenbaum will report when review complete.

	Plaques presented to Chief Lippincott and Chief Neary for their work as past presidents.
	Question about FOP participation at races. Motion to reimburse Chief Lippincott $100 for donation to FOP. Duly seconded and passed.
	Motion to sent 26 hats to CPO mess of USS Leyte Gulf. Duly seconded and passed.
	Information presented about 5K run/fitness walk, tribute to the military. (info attached to minutes mailed)