Meeting called to order 1930. Pledge and moment of silence. Extended moment of silence for 2 seebees killed in action.

Honorable Members present:

HMC Norm Powell, President HMC Rick Tedlow, Vice-President

QMCS Ken Larson ENC Arnie Correia

ASC Dave Cohen CWO4 Ron Holzinger

BMC (SS) Mike Short CTOC Tim Neary

BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere QMCS Ken Larson

ETC Rick Schuchman YNCM Marc Fagenbaum

PNC Ron Kinsella CTOCS Alan Starr

STGC Lee Palfrey BMCM Chuck Robertson

CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Associate

• Our of order due to Chief Kuttner needing to leave early. Introduction of DKC Joseph Kuttner, West Palm Beach Command Chief.
• 1 reserve selectee (NA1 Natalinski^sp); may have 3 bodies. Master Chief Robertson spoke to CO of Reserve center who is aggreable to having initiation at Center. YNC Chandler new CMC. Will be invited to Saturday September 11, 2004 Change of Command.
• Chief Kuttner mentioned MM1 Marcello from WPB.
• MCPON Directives update: No kangaroo court this year. Emphasis on learning. Big brother concept. If we only have 2-3 people, it will be difficult to really teach teamwork. Must teach them that what is said in our walls must stay in our walls. Cannot humiliate. No food as a prop. Sponsor will present selectees with Charge Book. "Initiation" no longer applies. Hazing will not be permitted. Discussion about staying within the guidelines and meeting the needs of the slugs.
• Senior Chief Staff asked if 2 sea cadets could attend the 2-day CPO indoc. Discussion that some of it might not be applicable. Suggestion that initiates go through the course and then turn around and teach the Sea Cadets.
• September 16^th is a Thursday this year. Dates for initiation September 17^th – 18^th.
• Air Force is moving to a senior enlisted rank similar to ours.
• Will start process as soon as possible. Uniform khaki. Comment that promotions way down this year.

• ITC Randy Mayweather from Fort Lauderdale. Retired from USS Kennedy. Started out as a DP. Volunteers with Sea Cadets and Red Cross.

Minutes from the previous meeting: Motion to accept as amended. Duly seconded and approved.

Treasurer’s Report/ Membership Report: Chief Herrera not present. Chief Powell noted we still have outstanding race money owed to us. Current balances checking $10,114.83 and savings $2,284.81.

• Race – Mark calendars for November 17^th – 21^st.
• Scholarship – Chief Tedlow reported that no applications have been received.
• Philanthropy – Chief Tedlow read letter from the Armed Forces Service Center. Chief Kuttner said his reserve center is sending packages of necessary items across the pond (snacks, baby wipes, etc.) Community Service opportunity Saturday, June 19^th, 0745-1230 in Davie. Need 12-15 volunteers for Habitat for Humanity.
• Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr reported that a NATO task force will be here the end of June. On June 22^nd , 3 German navy ships will arrive departing June 25^th. They are FGS Bremen F207, FGS Brandenburg F215, and FGS Frankfort Am Main A1412, a Berlin class tender. On June 24^th, 2 British ships will arrive departing June 29^th. They are HMS Albion L14, the first in the new class of Landing Platform Docks, and HMS Sutherland, F81.

• 501(3)(c) – Need to send filing fee to State. $70 plus $8.75 for certified copy. Will email information to Chief Herrera.

• Chief Sturm sent message that 7 seebees in his unit have been killed.
• Chief Arnie Correia is working with Senior Chief Starr. Proposes that CPOA obtain a motor whaleboat for Sea Cadets. They could use it to learn navigation, etc. This could be a good project for us. Chief Short asked about liability insurance and obtaining one from surplus. Senior Chief Staff noted that boat they have is not seaworthy. USCG Station Fort Lauderdale would store the boat but have questions about ownership, insurance, and must have a licensed captain. Motion to continue to investigate 36’ motor whaleboat for Sea Cadets. Chief Palfrey volunteered to be part of group to help with title. Chief Correia will obtain more information. Duly seconded and passed.
• Senior Chief Starr moved to host reception for Chiefs from foreign navy ships visiting end of June, not to exceed $500. Uniform for reception to be khaki. Duly seconded and passed.
• Chief Neary read thank-you email from CMC Kelly Schneider on the USS Leyte Gulf for our gift of caps. They will have a picture taken and send to us.
• Chief Neary had copy of Ask the Chief, Backbone of the United States Navy by Leahy. This book was just published. Suggestion to consider giving books like this to the various ships with a bookplate in lieu of the plaques.
• CWO4 Holzinger presented information about the benefit golf tournament to be held in memory of Petty Officer Nathan Bruckenthal, the first Coast Guardsman from Dania to be killed in combat since the Vietnam War. All proceeds from this event will go to his wife and unborn child.

Adjourned 2045.