November 2012 Meeting Minutes

Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Meeting called to order by Rick Schuchman: 1934.  Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. 
 

Officers:

Ø     President:          QMC Arthur Drago, NOSC Miami, Reserves

Ø     Vice President:  ETC Rick Schuchman, Retired

Ø      Secretary:         ITC Karen Leonard, USSOUTHCOM

Ø      Treasurer:        OSCS Ronald B. Roy, Retired

Honorable members and guests present: ()

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

Treasurer’s Report:  

Ø     Checking balance:  $ 14,518ꜜ

Ø     Savings:                  $ 3,141.79ꜛ

Ø     Money Market:       $ 10,183.73ꜛ

Ø     Total:                      $ 27,843.52ꜜ

Ø     (0) Outstanding Check(s):

Total Outstanding: $0.00

Ø      (0) Outstanding Deposit:

Total Outstanding: $0.00

Ø     Ring Raffle funds to date are: $2254.67

Ø     QMC Stan Lesser Scholarship Fund is at $575.00

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 $40.00  (reimbursable by the CPOA). Link is up on site.

·      Norm sent input via email that rooms must be booked by 12 OCT and that he will go down in NOV to submit the names.   

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

·      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.

·      AJ will be signing the contract and will ask about the purchasing of extra t-shirts (since wearing a dirty shirt is unsanitary).

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2. Scholarship –   (Rick Tedlow)

·       NSTR.

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3. Philanthropy –  (Norm Powell via email)

·       Ron Roy, picked up 8 Publix Gift Cards for $75. Each for the following:
 CGC Gannet, CG Air Station Opa Locka, CG Station Miami, CG Station Fort Lauderdale, NOSC Miami Active Duty, NOSC reservist, NOSC Marine, SouthCom,

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4. Ship Liaison –  (No representation)

·       Mark your calendars for FLEET WEEK 2013

1.     Week of 29APR2013

2.     CPO Reception on 30APR2012

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5.      Induction –  (AJ Drago) NTR

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6.      Awards –  (Dave Cohen/Mike Short)

·       If anyone is going to retire before 7DEC, let Ron Roy know. Send him your dates of enlistment.

·       Need two Plaques for Homestead Inn (talk to Norm Powell for details).

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Old Business:

·       Mobile Canteen: Still no contact

·       Armed Services Center, FT Lauderdale: Broward Commission turned down the request to have an Armed Forces Service Center at their airport.

·       25^th Anniversary Shirts:  Are available at $20. Each.  Shirts are expected to be at the December meeting

·       25^th Anniversary Cruise: 7-9 DEC 2012

§       PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL SERVE AS OUR 25^th Anniversary cruise AND our annual Christmas party.

§        ROOMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!!!!

§       So far only 16 people (and guests) have signed up.

§       Button down Shirts will be purchased special for the 25^th Anniversary Cruise and will be free to those on the cruise.

§       Celebration Cruise Line

1.     $139.00 pp. (INCLUDES port fees and taxes and all meals).

2.     Gratuity ($12 per day) and alcohol cost is separate.

3.     Flat rate parking for $15.00 a day.

4.     Departs from the Port of Palm Beach at 5:30pm, must be onboard by 1600. Lunch being served onboard from 1200-1600.

5.     Single rooms can be booked for $218.

6.     Summer White dinner will be Friday the 7^th in the Crystal Restaurant @ 1930.

7.     IF onboard Saturday, lunch will be @ 1230 in the Trattoria

8.     Dinner on Saturday is @ 1930 in the Rio Restaurant

9.     Ship departs Bahamas at 1700

10.  OPEN BAR will be Saturday night @ 1900

11.  For more info and to book your room under Miami CPOA, contact David Hegstrom at the cruise line directly at: http://bahamascelebration.com/

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New Business:

·       2013 Nominations:

President:           Arthur Drago, Rick Schuchman

Vice President:  Rick Schuchman, Karen Leonard

Treasurer:          Ron Roy

Secretary:          Karen Leonard, Gayle Malone

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Good of the Order:

·       RETIREMENT:

1.     Lou Kitchin retires in May 2013 after 33 years of service and will be moving to FT Myers.

2.     Veterans Day November 12th: Sunrise and Plantation does ceremonies.

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50/50 Drawing:              Not recorded:

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS:                                      NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES:

 Motion to adjourn:  2036.  Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Galye Malone