August 2016 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, August 4, 2016

 Meeting called to order by Chief Buck McTee: 1930. 

Pledge of Allegiance, Sailor’s Creed and Moment of Silence.  

Officers:

Ø     President:          NCC Buck McTee

Ø     Vice President:  FCC Christian Echeverria

Ø      Secretary:         ATC Jorge Herrero

Ø      Treasurer:        OSCS Ronald B. Roy, Retired

Honorable members and guests present:

OSCS Ron Roy

HMC Hermes Oliva

MAC(EXW) Brad Burke

BMCM Chuck Robertson

HMC Billini Benoit

NCC Buck McTee

CTOCS Al Starr

BMC(SS) Mike Short

HMC Norm Powell

NDC Dan Bassillcantino

BMC Damon Box

QMCS Ken Larson

MMC Chance Davis

CTI2 Gayle Malone

HMCS Jorge Herrera

BUC(SCW) Gene Chomor

YNC Dioni Rosales

ADC Albert Durso

BMC Ira Paul

ISC Sean Hall

Stan Bostic

 

Gina Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Treasurer’s Report:   Senior Chief Roy reported 2 outstanding checks:  $150 for plaques and $300 for fishing. Checking balance $9,199.77; savings $3,171.39, money market $20,465.47; event account $44,984.44; total $77,821.07.  Motion to accept report.  Duly seconded and approved. 

Committees:

·       Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr thanked those who participated in Senior Chief Black’s Memorial ceremony and the retirement ceremony at Coral Ridge Yacht Club.  The USS Fort Lauderdale will be LPD  28 and should be  commissioned in about five and one half years.  Senior Chief Starr is again the chair for the 2017 Fleet Week.  There will be nine ships this coming year:  an LPD, 2 cruisers, 2 destroyers, 1 sub, 1 USCG fast response cutter, 2 Canadian ships.  He also read a letter from the USS California thanking us for our support during the 2016 Fleet Week.

·        CPO365 – Chief Davis reported on calendar.  Shock and Awe will be at Clewiston Elks August 6th.  Family Meet and Greet will be at Equestrian Park in Davie August 13th.  The  Anchor Auction is a CPO fundraiser for the selectees (khaki ball) and will be held at  1600 at the VFW on August 11th.  Although he avoided the word dinner, he did say there will be food served.  Teach Back training will be at the Sea Cadet  Building on August 12th. 

·       Awards – Chief Short had plaques and jacket to show.  Motion to have raffle for a jacket at the holiday dinner.  Duly seconded and unanimously approved.   Will decide pricing at later date.  Can also buy a jacket for $130.

·       MWR - Master Chief Robertson stressed need to sign up on the web site in case of cancellations, etc.  Cruise October 28th.  All information is on our web site.  Fishing excursion on Sea Legs July 16th a success. Bowling July 31st only had 2 in attendance.  Next bowling will be a selectee event. 

 

Old Business:

·       USS Charles Adams, DDG-2:  Bringing ship from Philadelphia to Mayport.  Request $1,500 donation. Tabled again pending more information from Chief Tedlow and Master  Chief LaCoursiere.

·       Holiday dinner at Tropical Acres.  Dates available December 11th or 16th.  Motion to accept the 16th.  Duly seconded and approved.  Cocktail hour will be at 1800 followed by dinner at 1900.

New Business:

·       Discussion of t-shirt order to assist fundraising efforts.  Motion to order half cotton and half sweat wicking material in colors demonstrated by Chief McTee.

·       Navy Ball.  Will be October 15th at Westin  in Fort Lauderdale.  Motion to pay ½ for  up to $20 for junior sailors to attend.  Duly seconded and approved.

·       MA replacement. Will table until September meeting.

Good of the Order:

·       Chief McTee encouraged participation in retirements, memorials, etc..

Motion to adjourn:  2056.  Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Gayle Malone

MIAMI CPOA Secretary