February 2013 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Meeting called to order by Chief Karen Leonard: 1930. 

Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. 
 

Officers:

Ø     President:          ITC Karen Leonard, USSOUTHCOM

Ø     Vice President:  BMCM Chuck Robertson, Retired

Ø      Secretary:         CTI2 Gayle Malone

Ø      Treasurer:        OSCS Ronald B. Roy, Retired

Honorable members and guests present: (18)

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

Treasurer’s Report:   Senior Chief Roy reported we received check from Americrown $4757.04.  Cost for races included $442 for shirts and $2183.25 for rooms.  Net for NASCAR $1706.75.  Current balances:  Checking $16435.21, Savings $3143.77, Money Market $10195.27.  Total assets $29774.25 less ring raffle cost $2500.  $360 dues collected so far this year. Filed IRS and corporate report $61.25.   Motion to accept Treasurer’s report. Duly seconded and approved. 

Committees:

1. Race – (Mike Short/Norm Powell)

·      Chief Short doesn’t know if there will be an Indy race.  Questions about liability insurance and TIPS training.  Need to consider if there is a line where we say it’s not fiscally reasonable to do races.    

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2. Scholarship –   (Rick Tedlow)

·       NTR.

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3. Philanthropy –  (Norm Powell)

·       Chief Powell researching various projects

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4. Ship Liaison –  (Al Starr)

·       Mark your calendars for FLEET WEEK 2013.  29 APR 2013- 06 MAY 2013.  CPO Reception on 30APR2012.  Senior Chief Starr listed expected ships:  Mesa Verde LPD, Mason DDG, Bulkley DDG, SSN to be named later, and Coast Guard cutter. Will be commissioning Robert Yered at Coast Guard Station Miami.  Our reception cost is $15.95.  Asked for approval to have our event khaki event.  Marines E-7 and above can attend.  USCGC Tampa arrived today and invited to this meeting.  Master Chief LaCoursiere discussed meeting at Coral Ridge Yacht Club.  Yacht rides will be May 2^nd with 25 on Patriot, 50 on Northern, and 25 on Alexis.  Next meeting March 6^th at CRYC.  Working on DJ.  Master Chief Robertson working on Good Year Blimp.  Discussed silent auction possibilities and raffle for various prizes.  Pat Hughes has arranged for Girl Scout cookies and chocolates. 

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5.      Induction –  (AJ Drago/Chris Marcello)

·       NTR but now CPO 365.

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6.      Awards –  (Dave Cohen/Mike Short)

·       Plaques ordered for Chief Drago and Homestead.  Letters and certificates of appreciation sent to volunteers.

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Old Business:

·       July 4^th meeting.  Motion to move meeting to July 11^th.  Duly seconded and approved. 

·       Bylaws.  Motion to have Board approve and authorize events occurring between meetings and then present for membership approval at next meeting.  Duly seconded and approved.  Chief Drago discussed dissolution clause.  Does not want to limit our dispersement.  Motion to table further discussion.  Duly seconded and approved.  Audit committee chair will be Master Chief LaCoursiere.

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New Business:

·       All items tabled until next meeting

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Good of the Order:

1.     RETIREMENT:  Lou Kitchin retires June 7, 2013 after 33 years of service and will be moving to FT Myers.  Retirement will be at Station Fort Lauderdale. 

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Motion to adjourn:  2045.  Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Gayle Malone

MIAMI CPOA Secretary