Meeting called to order 1930. Pledge and moment of silence.

HMC Norm Powell, President HMCS Jorge Herrera, Treasurer

HMC Rick Tedlow, Vice President CTOC Tim Neary

BMC (SS) Mike Short QMC Jerry Lippincott

QMC Stan Lesser YNCM Marc Fagenbaum

CTOCS Al Starr CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Secretary

AEC Dave Cohen NCCS Lamont Reed, NRO Miami

RMCS Robert White NCC Melissa Carlin

YNC(SW) Robin Viggiano BMC Pat Bowden

QMC John Pettroske

Special Announcements: Chief Bowden is being activated and leaves for Iraq September 18^th.

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

Treasurer’s Report: Savings $2,140.10, Checking $5,466.55. Motion to accept the report. Duly seconded and approved.

• Race – Chief Powell said situation with rooms is chaotic because of Katrina. Recruiting command will have sailors at the races, Dale Ehrnhardt race team. Chief Short said there will be night races in November, dates November 17^th – 20^th. Has not resolved issue of money pending. Chief Lippincott suggested finding a bus to carry us to berthing.
• Scholarship – Vanessa Lippincott awarded scholarship.
• Philanthropy – Armed Forces Service Center last donation in December. Discussed contribution for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
• Ship Liaison – USS Antietam reception at last meetings. Theodore Roosevelt battle group, USS Iwo Jima and Bataan going to gulf area to assist with Katrina effort. Discussed USS Bainbridge commissioning. Will be a massed colors of all Sea Cadets at commissioning. Secretary sent names of all members to Navy League so we will be invited to this. USS Leyte Gulf arrives in Fort Lauderdale the following week.
• 501(3)(c) – Chief Short is obtaining a copy of the contract we have with the Races and Chief Herrera will send copy of most recent bank statement and balance sheet.
• Initiation – Thursday, September 15^th for Hialeah initiation at 1600. Battle Stations that morning and breakfast for genuine chiefs. Friday, September 16^th at 1130 for pinning.

• USS Bainbridge reception for chiefs mess November 8^th. Motion to approve $600 for reception. Duly seconded and passed. Commissioning at noon on November 12^th.
• USS Leyte Gulf arriving November 14^th. Motion to approve $400 for reception on November 16^th. Duly seconded and passed.
• Wife of WO at USCG station Miami struck by lightening. Motion to approve $100 gift certificate for family. Duly seconded and passed.
• Motion to approve donation of $1,000 for sea service victims of Hurricane Katrina. Tabled pending research.
• Chief Edson, SEAL, has brochures for a fund raiser. Requesting consideration for financial support.
• Master Chief Fagenbaum suggested possible involvement in a golf tournament and the Poker run. Chief Viggiano will research Navy Week during Gasparella in Tampa.
• Senior Chief Starr reminded everyone of our normal Thanksgiving support for the Cutter Gannet, Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale, the Aids to Navigatiion team, the Reserve Center, and SouthCom. Motion to purchase $75 gift certificates for each (2 for Reserve Center). Duly seconded and passed.
• Master Chief Fagenbaum said the South Florida Federal Executive Board 2^nd annual food drive will be next month. Everyone should bring non-perishable food to the next meeting and he will collect.
• Chief Correia concerned about our not out reaching in the community. Would like to see us be more visible. Wants bulletin board at NRC.
• Reminder that nominations for next year’s officers will begin next month. President and Vice-president can only serve 2 consecutive terms.
• Reminder to mark calendars for Holiday Party.

Motion to adjourn, 2030. Duly seconded and passed.