Meeting called to order 1930. 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

BMC Ira Paul BTCM(SW) Paul LaCoursiere

STGC Lee Palfrey ETC Rich Schuchman

AMSC Tom Hammersmith MKCM Stephen Spencer

HMCS Jorge Herrera, Treasurer MAC Pat Bowden

RMC Mike Bagley ENC Arnie Correia

Minutes from the Previous Meeting. Chief Bagley was present at the last meeting. Chief Powell’s mother passed, not his mother-in-law as noted in the minutes. Motion to accept as corrected. Duly seconded and approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Savings total $2,126.89, checking $9,315.67, for total of $11,442.56.

• Race – Next race is March 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th. Reminder from Chief Short that we sign a contract with Americrown. If the races are rained out on Sunday, we are obligated to provide people on Monday. Chief Short read the list of names of those who have volunteered. Major Miranda is bringing 5 cadets to volunteer. Motion to donate to their JROTC program $200. Discussion that this is community service for them and we will send a letter to their principal. Chief Paul withdrew his motion.
• Scholarship – Waiting for new requests.
• Philanthropy – Received card from Master Chief Fagenbaum’s family for the plant we sent. Chief Tedlow has ribbon pins to benefit Camp Fiesta for Children with Cancer. Also, has address of gunner’s mate at Great Lakes to send encouraging letters. Senior Chief Herrera selling candy for daughter’s band trip to the Magic Kingdom.
• Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr noted Cutter Gannet change of command will be May 27^th. Fleet Week ships arriving April 25^th. They include USS Saipan LHA, USS Nashville LPD, USS Stout DDG, USS Laboon DDG, USS Thomas Gates CG, USS Underwood FG, and attack sub and possible a USCG cutter. Our reception will be Tuesday April 26^th. It will be basically the same venue as last year with a block party. Senior Chief Starr is arranging tours. It was noted that we have $1,200 budgeted for this event. (Editor’s note: We received updated information March 12^th from Chief Easter that the ships will be USS Bataan LHD-5, USS Nashville LPD-13, USS Stout DDG-55, USS Laboon DDG-58, USS Thomas S. Gates CG-51, USCGC Resolute, HMS Endurance, and an attack sub.)
• 501(3)(c) – Received request from CPA handling application for additional information because IRS has changed a few of the requirements. Secretary read required dissolution clause: Upon the dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed for exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. These remaining assets will be distributed to local commands of the United States Navy and Coast Guard MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) funds which are exempt under 501(c)(3) at the time our dissolution takes place. Motion to accept and make part of bylaws. Duly seconded and unanimously passed by those present. Secretary outlined need for Conflict of Interest Policy. Motion to use the sample from the IRS. Duly seconded and passed.
• Initiation – New chair Chief Schuchman. We will not be hosting this event but will be supporting it. Discussion. Senior Chief Schwarz is retiring this month. Question about the props. We might be able to donate them to the Coast Guard.

• International Chief Petty Officers Association – Convention in Kissimmee September 7^th-11^th. Chief Powell, Chief Tedlow, and Chief Paul will attend.
• Support of Reserve Center – Senior Chief Starr noted Navy League partnership with the Center. Motion to provide 4 plaques in conjunction with the Navy Leagues support of the SOY and SOQ for SELRES and AD. Duly seconded. Discussion. This would be good to mentor junior sailors. Might be new bridge to the Reserve Center. Marines don’t participate in SOY. Some concerns about previous communications. Important to show they have support from us. Motion passed.
• Honorary Chief – Chief Lesser moved that Gayle Malone be made an Honorary Chief Petty Officer with all attendant rights and privileges in this organization. Duly seconded and passed.
• Fleet Week looking for E4 and E5 volunteers for Shore Patrol.
• Suggestions and items of interest from Chief Correia – MC Balcolm got married. Next week is the waterway cleanup. Suggested we have a fishing trip with sea cadets and CPOs. Recommend a bulletin board be maintained at the Reserve Center.
• Senior Chief Bradley’s (USCGC Gannet) change of command May 27^th.

Motion to adjourn, 2047. Duly seconded and passed.