Meeting called to order 1933. Pledge and moment of silence.

HMC Norm Powell, President BMC (SS) Mike Short

HMC Rick Tedlow, Vice-President QMC Stan Lesser

CTOC Tim Neary CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Secretary

QMCS Ken Larson CTOCS Al Starr

AEC Dave Cohen DTCS Jack Henderson

BMC Ira Paul PNC Ron Kinsella

STGC Lee Palfrey YNCM Marc Fagenbaum

CWO Ron Holzinger AMSC Tom Hammersmith

ETCM Bill Dietz BMCM Chuck Robertson

Introduction: Welcome back to Jack. Guest Major Jose Miranda, JROTC instructor at Hialeah Lakes High School.

Special Thanks: Thanks and appreciation expressed for support given to Chief Powell on the passing of his mother-in-law, Senior Chief Starr on the passing of his father-in-law, and Master Chief Fagenbaum on the passing of his father.

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

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer unavailable for report.

• Race – Next race is March 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th.
• Scholarship – New requests are coming in.
• Philanthropy – Give birthday and anniversary information to Chief Tedlow. Veterans home on 27^th Avenue can also use some help from us. Suggestion to support them with donation of NA beer for holidays.
• Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr noted our secretary inducted as vice-president of the Broward County Council of the Navy League on board the Caribbean Princess. Several CPOA members attended. Also spoke about the USS Leyte Gulf onboard reception and CPO reception at Post 3566 in Miami. Thanks to Chief Neary for arranging. Tremendous hospitality. Fleet Week will be the last week in April. Master Chief Robertson again brought up wearing khakis for receptions. Cutter Gannet change of command will be May 27^th.
• 501(3)(c) – Received request from CPA handling application for additional information because IRS has changed a few of the requirements. Secretary and Treasurer will submit required information. Secretary will submit State form required. Need dissolution clause in bylaws, written conflict of interest policy, qualifications and average hours worked for each officer, details on Homestead race, and financial data including 2004 income/expenses, copy of December 2004 bank statement, and estimate of income/expenses for 2005 and 2006.

• Meeting dates revision – All meetings except the May meeting will be the first Thursday of each month. The May meeting will be on the second Thursday. The dates for upcoming meetings are as follows: 3/3, 4/7, 5/12, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, 10/6, 11/3. The December meeting will be our holiday party.

• Request for formal picture of association members be taken at next CPOA holiday party. Will research.
• Major Miranda spoke about his program. Has had about 5000 cadets, many receiving recognition. Discussion. Motion to sponsor with a plaque, not to exceed $50 each, for 2 students interested in the sea services. Motion amended to include leadership skills with outstanding leader chosen from officer corps and enlisted corps as chosen by the commanding officer. Duly seconded and passed.

Motion to adjourn, 2017. Duly seconded and passed.