August 2012 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, August 2, 2012

Meeting called to order by Ron Roy: 1942.  Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. 
 

Officers:

Ø     President:          QMC Arthur Drago

Ø     Vice President:  ETC Rick Schuchman, Retired

Ø      Secretary:         ITC Karen Leonard, USSOUTHCOM

Ø      Treasurer:        OSCS Ronald B. Roy

Honorable members and guests present: (15)

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

Treasurer’s Report:  

Ø     Checking balance:  $ 17,270.80ꜛ

Ø     Savings:                  $ 3,139.82ꜛ

Ø     Money Market:       $ 10,171.76ꜛ

Ø     Total:                      $ 30,582.38ꜜ ++ See comment

Ø     (0) Outstanding Check(s):

Total Outstanding: $0.00

Ø      (2) Outstanding Deposit:

Ø     $42.00 for Stan Lesser Scholarship Fund

Ø     $20.00 for dues

Total Outstanding: $62.00

Ø     Robin Viggiano states she has another $150.00 for rings

Ø     QMC Stan Lesser Scholarship Fund is now at $555.00ꜛ

Ø     ++ $1,000 was given to the Commissioning of the USCGC Richard Etheridge

Ø     Motion to accept Treasurer’s report.  Duly seconded and approved.

Committees:

1. Race – (Mike Short/Norm Powell)

·      NASCAR will be 14-18 NOV

·      TIP training will need to be redone for everyone online. Cost is approx $40.00 but reimbursable by the CPOA. Link up on site.

·      Norm has already contacted the Homestead AB about rooms. He has 8 names already. Was asked to reserve 15 at tonight’s meeting. Need to let him know soon if you need a room.

·      Sign up to volunteer on website- Norm/Mike/Ron will see.

·      Mike Short stated he would find out how many t-shirts we can purchase as many have voiced they want/need more than one shirt.

·      NEW RULES!!!! Must now wear uniform clothing consisting of: black PANTS (no more shorts…I know…it’s going to make it hot), closed toe shoes, and must purchase a shirt from NASCAR for $4.50 (CPOA will pay for them).

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2. Scholarship –   (No representation)

·       (4) applications submitted.

·       Submissions are now closed for this year (ended June 30, 2012).

·       Committee will review applications in SEPT.

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3. Philanthropy –  (Norm Powell)

·       Armed Forces Center at Miami International Airport sent a Thank You note for the $1,000 donation

1.     Karen Leonard stated she would contact Keith Whitbeck from the Armed Forces Service Center to ask about status of Service Center at Ft Lauderdale Airport.

·       SEAL/UDT Museum also sent a Thank You note for $500.00 donation

·       Mike Short did not contact the Veteran’s home in Pembroke Pines but said he would and would ask if they could come speak to us at the next meeting.  

·       Alexander Sandy Nininger State Veterans Home is located at 8401 West Cypress Drive, Pembroke Pines

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4. Ship Liaison –  (No representation)

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5.      Induction –  (No representation)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

·       Pinning will be Fri, Sept 14^th at either SOUTHCOM or NOSC Miami. Karen stated the ceremony MAY be in Tampa. More to follow.

·       “Night Of” will be Thurs, Sept 13 at either Markham Park or SOCSOUTH 

·       Khaki Ball will either be 24 hrs later or the following week.

·       Every Thursday night @ 1900, starting 16 AUG thru 6 SEPT, at the Sea Cadet Building, NO DRINKING WILL TAKE PLACE ON THESE NIGHTS (even if we are at the VFW)!!! Uniform is Khaki.

·       NRD Miami has 9 selectees, SOUTHCOM has 2.

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6.      Awards –  (Dave Cohen/Mike Short)

·       Dave never got a list of all past Presidents that did not receive a plaque so he can make it right.

·       We believe they are Rick Tedlow, Robin Viggiano and Ron Roy. Need to confirm dates of tenure

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Old Business:

·       Mobile Canteen: Still no contact

·       25^th Anniversary Cruise: See NEW BUSINESS for more input.

·       CPOA Coffee Mugs: Changing to Anniversary mugs.

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New Business:

·       25^th Anniversary Cruise: Chuck Robertson made the motion to accept Celebration cruise and Paul LaCoursiere seconded the motion so we can get Gloria Drago to start making reservations.  Suggestion was made that we go during the week when it is less busy but discussion was also brought up that people would have to take leave to go during the week. We will let Gloria research the best option.

§       Celebration Cruise Line out of Palm Beach is a small organization compared to Carnival or Norwegian BUT……they can give us a 2.5 day cruise to the Bahamas for only $358.00 per cabin (double occupancy). This INCLUDES port fees and taxes and all meals. Gratuity and alcohol is separate of course. Parking would be $24.00. Dates are very flexible. The Celebration 2-Night Cruise departs every other day of the week from the Port of Palm Beach at 5:30pm, spend the day in the Bahamas, and return home. http://bahamascelebration.com/

§       Karen Leonard put out a suggestion to purchase 25^th Anniversary polo shirts to wear on the cruise (CPOA purchases-free to members going on cruise). Paul LaCoursiere made a motion to have these made up and Chuck Robertson seconded the motion.

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Good of the Order:

·       Military Monday with the Marlins: Attend free games on below dates as long as you have a military id card. Just go to the Marlins box office. You get (2) tickets per ID.

Games available are:

1.     Aug 13 vs. Phillies     (1910 game time)

2.     Sept 3 vs. Brewers      (1310 game time)

3.     Sept 17 vs. Braves      (1910 game time)

4.     Oct 1 vs. Mets             (1910 game time)

·       Chief Arnaldo Correia won $7.00 at the 50/50 drawing. $7.00 went into CPOA funds.

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JULY BIRTHDAYS:                                             JULY ANNIVERSARIES:

                      AUGUST  BIRTHDAYS:                                         AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES:

Motion to adjourn:  2035.  Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

ITC(SW/AW) Karen Leonard

2012 CPOA Secretary