May 2008 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, May 1, 2008

 Meeting called to order 1930.  Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.   

Honorable members present:

                                BMCM Chuck Robertson                    BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere
                                BMC (SS) Mike Short                        YNC (SW) Robin Viggiano, President
                                CTOC Tim Neary                             HMC Rick Tedlow, Vice President
                                BMC Ira Paul                                   CTI2 Gayle Malone-Neary, Secretary
                                Harvey Cohen                                 QMC Stan Lesser                             
                                QMCS Ken Larson                             CTOCS Al Starr
                                YNC (SW) Kevin Valdez                    CTTC (SW) Jason McDonald
                                YNC Janet Chandler                         ISCS (SW/AW) Jennifer Abram

 Guests:   Chiefs Mess from USS Carter Hall

 

Minutes from the Previous Meeting:  Motion to accept minutes as posted.  Duly seconded and approved.  Reminder – minutes of all meetings will be posted on our website, http://www.pes1.com/cpoa/. 

 Treasurer’s Report:  Chief Lippincott submitted written report:  savings balance $5,270.35; checking balance $20,556.11.  Americrown paid for March races $3,045.50 which included the 1% accuracy incentive bonus.  Total donations received to date for Fleet Week $14,600.  Duly seconded and approved.

 Committee Reports:

bulletRace Committee – Chief Short reminded everyone to gear up for November races.
bulletScholarship – Need names for nominations.  Qualifications are on website.
bulletPhilanthropy – N/A
bulletShip Liaison and Navy League – Senior Chief Starr reported on Fleet Week and gave special thanks to the committee.  Reminder that Iwo Jima reception 1800-2200 tomorrow.
bulletInitiation – Charge Book instructions by Senior Chief Roy forwarded.

 
Old Business:

 
New Business:

bulletDVDs from last year’s Fleet Week CPOA reception and ride aboard Patriot for USS Ponce chiefs available.

 
Good of the Order:

bulletGayle’s birthday May 22nd.  She has invited everyone to a happy hour at Bravo Ristorante (1515 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale) from 1800-1900 that evening.  There will be complimentary wine, beer, and light appetizers.  Afterward, you can join her for dinner (at your own cost).  You can view their website at www.bravoitaliano.com for menu details and directions.  You need to RSVP no later than May 16th if you can attend the happy hour, dinner, or both so that she can ensure adequate appetizers as well as seating for dinner together.
bulletHearing problems prevalent among service members.
bulletChief in New Orleans lost home to fire.

 

Motion to Adjourn 2015.  Duly seconded and unanimously approved.