October 2013 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, October 3, 2013

Meeting called to order by Chief Karen Leonard: 1930. 

Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.  Introduced Coast Guard Selectees.
 

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:

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

Treasurer’s Report:   Senior Chief Roy reported no outstanding checks. Current balances:  Checking $8,211.42, Savings $3,140.00, Money Market $10,225.73.  Motion to accept Treasurer’s report. Duly seconded and approved.  29 people signed up for Improv event.

Committees:

·       Race – (Mike Short/Norm Powell) – Chief Short reported only upcoming race in November 15^th – 18^th. Looking for help with berthing. Shirts will be provided if you didn’t get them last year.  Black slacks.  No one under 18 years.  TIP training required.

• Scholarship –   NTR

• Philanthropy –  Thank-you from Chief Leonard for flowers and card from CPOA.

·       Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr reported Mary Ann Gray went to commissioning of newest sub.  Broward Navy Days sent invitations to other nations for an international fleet week. November 9^th, Seal Team muster at Fort Pierce, UDT Museum. November 11^th Veterans Day ceremonies at cemetery.  Pearl Harbor ceremony will be at Station Fort Lauderdale in December.

·       Induction – (AJ Drago/Chris Marcello) Chief Drago reported this year was more of a challenge. The goal this year is to start working earlier.

·        Awards –  (Dave Cohen/Mike Short)

·       NTR.

Old Business:

·       Events for year:

o      NASCAR November 15^th – 18^th.

o      December Holiday Cruise.  December 6^th – 8^th. 
Holiday Cruise- 6-8 DEC. Make your reservations via David Hegstrom (954) 414-1320 x252 ask for CPOA Deal.

§       Celebration Cruise Line

Category 1 Deluxe suite                   $309.00per

Category 2 Club Suite                      $299.00per

Category 4 Standard Ocean View    $189.00per

Category 5 Standard Inside              $159.00per

Category 6 Coach Ocean View         $139.00per

Category 7 Coach Inside                   $129.00per 

Category 8 Coach o/v U/L                $119.00per

Category 9 Coach Inside U/L            $109.00per

Now as a reminder the Port Fees are $60.90 per person.

All pricing are per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability and subject to change without notice.

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

2.     Flat rate parking for $15.00 a day.

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

4.     Ship departs Bahamas at 1700

5.     OPEN BAR will be Saturday night @ 1900

6.     http://bahamascelebration.com/

o      Holiday Dinner December 12^th at Tropical Acres.  New York strip or stuffed chicken, appetizers, cheese cake.  Members are free, $30 for guests.

New Business:

·       Motion to support USCG Aids to Navigation Team, Gannett, Opalocka, Station Fort Lauderdale, NOSC Sailor and Marine, Sea Cadet Spruance and Zeus divisions for Thanksgiving with $75 gift certificate.  Duly seconded and passed.

·       USCG Selectees raffle:  Motion to purchase $100.  Duly seconded and passed.

·       BM1 Hamm reported a few members of first class mess committed to NASCAR. Requested participation from Chiefs placing wreaths on December 14^th.  Will send information to be posted on our site as this is a national program.

Good of the Order:

·        Chief Leonard will be out for 2 weeks for foot surgery.

Motion to adjourn:  2043.  Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Gayle Malone
MIAMI CPOA Secretary