September 2014 Meeting Minutes

September 2014 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, September 4, 2014

Meeting called to order by Master Chief Chuck Robertson: 1934. Dinner by Selectees 1800 followed by meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.

Introductions and Announcments: Master Chief Fagenbaum says NBA partnering with military organizations and USCG will be contacting everyone. BMCS Mike Collins of USCG mess. ADC Albert Durso who will be going to Pearl Harbor this year for December 7^th.

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:

QMCS Ken Larson	HMC Richard Tedlow	CTOCS Alan Starr
BMCM Chuck Robertson	CMDCM(SS/SW) Michael Clark	QMC Arthur Drago
UTCS (SCW) Ronald Zasloff	BMC Mike Short	RMC Paul Douglas
OSCS Ron Roy	ADJ3 Harvey Cohen	HMC Norm Powell
OSC Mike Hannahan	CTI2 Gayle Malone	DCC(SW) James Harry
ISC Chris Arnold	AEC(SW) Aaron Burns	HMCM George Richard
NCCS Will Sanders	AEC(A/C) David Cohen	GMC Laura Zorza
BMCS Michael Collins	ADC Albert Durso	NCC Lisa Collins
MRC Richard Herrick	YNCM Marc Fagenbaum	ITC(IDW/SW/AW)Tiffany Anderson
BTCM(SW) Paul LaCoursiere	HMC Mike Reynolds	ITC(IDW/EXW/SW) Jason Hailey
BMC Ira Paul	LSC(SW) Carlos Cruz	HMCS Rafael Rodriguez

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

Treasurer’s Report: Senior Chief Roy reported checking balance $21,431.14; savings $3,156.24; money market $10,268.04 with total $34,855.42. Two outstanding checks totaling $1250.00. 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 – Senior Chief Roy’s daughter Amanda only applicant this year. Reminder that we can award up to 3 scholarships now.

Philanthropy – Chief Powell contacted some suggested previously. Have donated money to Navy Safe harbor. Noted Chief Viggiano sent email about sailor’s home needing repair.

Sea Service Veterans Assistance. Chief Drago spoke about Chief selectee Jernigan who found he had cancer. Trying to get him through indoc. Asking for any genuine chiefs to send him anything for his charge book. Chief Tedlow researched Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. They offer financial assistance, counseling, education assistance, health education, PTSD support, emergency travel, disaster relief, and a thrift shop. Located at NAS Key West, JAX, and Panama City. .

· Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr noted HMS Argyle in port now for repairs. Senior Chief is Broward Navy Days chair. Expected Fleet Week arrival April 29^th. If they arrive Wednesday, will have reception Thursday. USS Cole will be here. Looking at 4-6 sships.

· Induction – Chief Drago reminded everyone of location: Camp Elmo at Griffin and I-75.

· Awards – NTR.

Old Business:

· Other events:

§ Bowling September 21^st 1300 possible.

§ 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. Tropical Acres selected.

§ 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:

None.

Good of the Order:

· 5K run to raise funds for Sea Cadets October 11^th on Hollywood Beach.

· Reminder about Marlins games.

Motion to adjourn: 2022. Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Gayle Malone

MIAMI CPOA Secretary