October 2014 Meeting Minutes

October 2014 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Meeting called to order by Chief Karen Leonard: 1930.

Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.

Officers:

Ø President: ITC Karen Leonard, Retired

Ø Vice President: BMCM Chuck Robertson, Retired

Ø Secretary: CTI2 Gayle Malone

Ø Treasurer: OSCS Ronald B. Roy, Retired

Honorable members and guests present:

QMCS Ken Larson	HMC Richard Tedlow	CTOCS Alan Starr
BMCM Chuck Robertson	MMC Christopher Marcello	QMC Arthur Drago
ITC(IDW/SW/AW)Karen Leonard	BMC Mike Short	RMC Paul Douglas
OSCS Ron Roy	ADJ3 Harvey Cohen	HMC Norm Powell
DCC Matthew Everett	CTI2 Gayle Malone	NCC Buck McTee
BMC Kristie Wqalter	ISCM Rex Schmidt	BMC Dale Marshall
ISC Sean Hall	AEC(A/C) David Cohen	LSC(SW) Carlos Cruz Valentin
BTCM(SW) Paul LaCoursiere	ADC Albert Durso
BMC Ira Paul	NCC Dwayne Carter

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

Treasurer’s Report: Senior Chief Roy reported checking balance $19,642.00; savings $3,156.89; money market $10,271.84 with total $33,070.73. Three outstanding checks totaling $700.00. Motion to accept report duly seconded and passed.

Committees:

· Race – Chief Short reminded everyone race is November 13^th – 17^th. Remember to register on the web site. Free room if work more than one day. TIPS training good for 3 years and will be reimbursed. Black slacks, shoes, and hat. Shirt will be provided.

Scholarship – Chief Tedlow received thank-you letter from Amanda Roy.

Philanthropy – Chief Powell sent report via email. There are some needs for Wounded Warriors locally. Armed Forces Service Center sent letter thanking us for donation.

Sea Service Veterans Assistance. Chief Drago reported no news.

· Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr reported May 4^th – 10^th Fleet Week dates. Propose to have reception May 5^th. Strike Group 2, USS Wasp, USS Cole, USS James Williams, a sub, 2 Coast Guard cutters, HMCS Lancaster. Friday night event on Wasp. November Thanksgiving gifts.

· Fleet Week. Master Chief LaCoursiere sent note to Coral Ridge Yacht Club to save date for reception as well as Holiday Party.

· Induction – Chief Drago requested input on what went well. White Hat burial too long. Boy Scout camp good but spread out. Wanted to ensure Selectees physically exhausted. Would like to start shirt process earlier. Uniforms didn’t fit well. Fashion show should have been part of indoc. Suggested checklist.

· Awards – Chief Cohen had 2 plaques for cigar donors.

Old Business:

· Other events:

§ Bowling September 28^th a success.

§ November 8^th SEAL UDT Fort Pierce. Hope to have bus leaving at 9 a.m. returning 9 p.m.

§ December 5^th Holiday Party. Tropical Acres selected. Black Forest cake for dessert. $30 for guests. White Elephant gift exchange under $20.

§ Cruise – Suggestion to have in February for Valentine’s Day since no sailings after New Year. Would leave February 13^th.

§ Key West trip in April 2015.

New Business:

Motion to fund Thanksgiving certificates with 3 additions: NRD, Sector Miami, Miami Beach. Duly seconded and approved.
Chief Durso going to Pearl Harbor December 7^th. Motion to send plaque with him for CMC in Hawaii. Duly seconded and approved.

Good of the Order:

· Thanks from Chief Leonard for attending her retirement ceremony.

· Chief Drago gave update on ill sailor who will be pinned at a special ceremony October 12^th.

· Everyone invited to celebrate Navy birthday at Southcom October 12^th at 1300. Summer whites.

· Sea Cadet run next Saturday 0700.

Motion to adjourn: 2055. Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Gayle Malone
MIAMI CPOA Secretary