May 2014 Meeting Minutes

May 2014 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, May 1, 2014

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:

HMC Norm Powell	HMC Richard Tedlow	NCC Buck McTee
AEC(A/C) David Cohen	ITC(IDW/SW/AW)Karen Leonard	QMC Arthur Drago
UTCS (SCW) Ronald Zasloff	BMC Mike Short	BMC Ira Paul
LSC Carlos Cruz	ADJ3 Harvey Cohen	BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere
BMCM Chuck Robertson	CTI2 Gayle Malone	MCC Gino Flores
QMC Ken Larson	OSCS Ron Roy	LSC (EXW) Titus Gibson
ETC Charles Schuchman		HMC Mike Reynolds

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

Treasurer’s Report: Senior Chief Roy reported checking balance $24,084.08; savings $3,153.58; money market $10,252.49 with total $37,490.15. Outstanding checks $1,588.92. Motion to accept report and duly seconded and passed. Noted our administrative costs are at 0.9%.

Committees:

· Race – Chief Short reminded everyone race is in November week before Thanksgiving. Remember to register on the web site. Free room if work more than one day.

Scholarship – NTR

Philanthropy – Chief Powell researching Navy Safe Harbor.

· Ship Liaison & Fleet Week – Master Chief LaCoursiere thanked everyone for their support. Fleet Week went very well. Had over 150 chiefs in attendance and 46 chiefs for the yacht rides.

· Induction – Chief McTee reported will have activities put on web site with schedule. Indoc at WPB. Khaki Ball at Sun Life Stadium. Punta Gorda September 10^th – 16^th. Part will be determined by number of chiefs from Tampa. Selectees will be working in Miami that weekend at games. Discussion about reservists being part of training. They can be on non-paid orders after hours to cover liability. Anchor auction at Fort Lauderdale August 7^th. Tuesdays and Thursdays 1800-2200, lectures place TBD.

· Awards – Thanks to Chief Cohen for bringing plaques.

Old Business:

· Key West April 11^th-13^th very successful.

· Vizcaya May 31^st. Suggestion to have activities as a regular committee. Need chair/coordinator.

· Other events:

§ June 22^nd Coral Castle Homestead. CPOA will pay half of $12.00.

§ July 12^th fishing

§ August 1^st Chief Leonard retires. Ceremony at Southcom at 0900. Dress blues with medals for participants only. All others CPOA shirts or khaki.

§ August 16^th Flamingo Gardens. Cost is $15.00 or if group 15+, we can get group tour with narrated tram ride ($4 savings).

§ September 20^th SEAL UDT Fort Pierce. Cost is $8.00 with CPOA paying half.

§ October 18^th Xtreme Indoor Karting.

§ December 4^th Holiday Party

§ December 12-14 Cruise – Suggestion to have Holiday cruise in January. Chief Leonard will check rates and dates.

New Business:

· Bowling Sunday game May 18^th at 1300.

· Holiday Party. Looking for volunteer to research venues for Holiday dinner.

Good of the Order: Marlins June 2^nd Navy game.

Motion to adjourn: 2040. Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Gayle Malone

MIAMI CPOA Secretary