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

HMC Norm Powell, President HMCS Jorge Herrera, Treasurer

HMC Rick Tedlow, Vice President STGC Lee Palfrey

BMC (SS) Mike Short QMC Jerry Lippincott

QMC Stan Lesser BMC Ira Paul

CTOC Tim Neary CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Secretary

QMCS Ken Larson CTOCS Al Starr

PNC Ron Kinsella YNCM Marc Fagenbaum

AEC Dave Cohen DTCS Jack Henderson

BMCM Chuck Robertson ETC Rick Schuchman

BMC John Edson

Guests. Mack Madzinski for the Lone Sailor Project. (See attached.) Spoke about this as part of Navy Memorial. 7-8 statues throughout nation. Fort Lauderdale council sponsor. Will be on Riverwalk, Esplanade Park. Goal $234,000. Have collected $131,000 so far. Also spoke about July 10^th Florida Marlin game event.

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

Treasurer’s Report: Savings $2,133.38, Checking $8,187.73, Total $10,321.11. Motion to accept the report. Duly seconded and approved.

• Race – Chief Short said there will be night races in November, dates November 17^th – 20^th. Has not resolved issue of money pending.
• Scholarship – Have received one application.
• Philanthropy – Chief Tedlow is still asking everyone to give him dates of birthdays and anniversaries so that appropriate cards can be sent. We awarded a $250 donation to the Miami Airport Armed Forces Service Center. International CPOA commander passed away. HM1 in hospital; we will send him a card. Received letter from Trojan Battalion thanking us for our gift and plaque. (See attached.) Suggested family outing for CPOA members.
• Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr spoke about change of command for USCGC Gannet. USS Halsey DDG-97 will be here June 9^th-12^th. All hands party will be June 10^th at Café Bluefish 1800. Chief Petty Officers reception will be June 11^th at McSorley’s 1900. Future ships include USS Gettysburg, USS Theodore Roosevelt, and USS Austin.
• 501(3)(c) – Everything turned in but have had to re-submit our balance sheets.
• Initiation –Chief Schuchman has spoken with SouthCom and WPB. We will provide support. Active duty will need to take the lead. They can ask us for assistance.

• Lone Sailor project – Senior Chief Staff made a motion to support this project with a donation of $1,000. Duly seconded and passed.
• Trojan Battalion support – Senior Chief Herrera made a motion to give paper certificates next year and the balance in cash. Since this will not be until next year, the motion was tabled.
• Armed Forces Service Center – Chief Powell attended event. Question about whether we want to continue with our present level of donation or increase. Discussion. Consensus to leave amount as it is.
• Ship’s visits – Motion to support a reception for the incoming ships, USS Halsey $350, USS Gettysburg $350, and July 4^th battle group $900. Duly seconded and passed.
• Naval Special Warfare foundation – Chief Edson, former SEAL, would like us to consider this foundation for a donation. Will bring more details to next meating.

• Senior Chief Starr said there is a Submarine Sailor Association that meets at the VFW.
• Tom Hammersmith is moving to Atlanta.
• Chief Palfrey is moving to Tallahassee. 4657 Nesting Trail, Tallahassee, FL 32312, Lee.Palfrey@fwc.state.fl.us.
• Chief Cohen has a new email at lorrcohen@aol.com.
• Chief Edson has a new address at 142 Sausalito Drive, Boynton Beach 33436, johnedsonsl@aol.com.

Motion to adjourn, 2035. Duly seconded and passed.