October 2017 Meeting Minutes

October 2017 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Meeting called to order by Chief Monica Sions: 1932.

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

Officers:

Ø President: HMC Monica Sions

Ø Vice President: UTCS Ron Zasloff

Ø Secretary: CTI2 Gayle Malone

Ø Treasurer: OSCS Ronald B. Roy, Retired

Ø Master-at-arms: MAC Jose Soto

Honorable members and guests present:

BMC Ira Paul	EMC Michael Pendergraft	MMNC Teodoro Oviedo
BMCM Chuck Robertson	HMC Norman Dean Powell	NCC Kristy Hall
CTOCS Alan Starr	MAC Jose Soto	LSC Jannett Smith
BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere	HMC Monica Soto	PSC Lamalia Jeanjacques
AEC(A/C) David Cohen	QMC A. J. Drago	DCC Raul Rodriguez
OSCS Ronald Roy	ENC Ernie Correia	AEC Ron Wilds
NCCS Santiago Briseño	HMC Benoit Billini	YNC Kaesha Foster
QMCS Ken Larson	ATC John Silva	NCC Marvin Garcia
ATC Jorge Herrero	NCC Kim Martinez	OSC Kerida Barnes
NCC Buck McTee	Stan Bostic	HMC Kevin Graham
NCCM Heather Charara	MACS Tanya Tyson	SCPO Jorge Herrera
RMC Paul Douglas	MAC Sergio Sandoval

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

Treasurer’s Report: Senior Chief Roy reported three outstanding checks. Checking balance $20, 520.76 savings $3,180.62, money market $65,775.99; total $89, 477.37. Motion to accept report. Duly seconded and approved. Note that dues are payable now.

Committees:

Race – Chief Short reported the race will possibly be cancelled due to a lack of enough personnel to fill in all the required spots. Determination is still pending. All workers must be at least 18 years old. Link on our web site to sign up. Races are scheduled from November 17-19.

Scholarship – Chief Powell reported 2017 recipients: Megan Hall, Amanda Leonard, Arthur Drago. Thank you letters from Amanda Leonard and Megan Hall were received and read, congratulations to all. Committee will be looking at expanding criteria.
Philanthropy – Chief Powell reported proposed a donation to Braddock Senior High School JRTOTC Program.
Sea Service Veterans Assistance. NTR

· Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr reported Fleet Week will take place 30 April-6 May. The Ship assigned will be the USS Kearsarge in addition to two DDGs, one submarine and a Coast Guard cutter. There is a possibility of the Royal Navy participation. There will be a 5K run with the Sea Cadets scheduled for October 14, 2017. To register please follow the link: www.ftlseacadets.org

He also announced the current members who served during the Vietnam era:

1. BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere

2. BMCM Chuck Robertson

3. QMCS Ken Larson

4. RMC Paul Douglas

5. BMC Ira Paul

6. AEC(A/C) David Cohen

7. ENC Ernie Correia

8. HMC Norman Dean Powell

9. Chief Rick Tedlow

10. SCPO Jorge Herrera

11. MCPO Mark Fagembaum

12. Chief Harvy Cohen

13. Chief Mike Short

Senior Chief Starr also announced the sad passing of Pearl Harbor survivor Chief Eddie Hammond.

· CPO365 – Phase II report: every command doing their own training plan. Senior Chief Briseno announced his pleasure with the last class and expressed his satisfaction with the training and the new Chiefs.

· MWR – Master Chief Robertson the holiday dinner is scheduled for December 9^th starting at 1800. It was also agreed that there will be a charge of $25.00 per person. Choices for the menu and dessert were also discussed. The uniform will be Summer Whites and appropriate civilian attire. The Key West trip is currently scheduled for April 21-22 and the Bahamas cruise for February 23^rd – 26^th, 2018.

· Awards – NTR

· CRYC – Master Chief LaCoursiere reported that Joe Verderber will not be heading this up this year.

· Old Business:

· None.

New Business:

· Motion to donate $ 4,000 to NRD Miami to provide assistance to Sailors currently suffering with the aftermath of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Duly seconded and approved.

· An additional eleven motions were proposed and approved:

PS1 Charyn Clark             $1000
ET1 Cory Chauvot              $1000
QM1 Bruce Addison          $1000
CM2 Dagleish Cadette        $1000
ITC Linette Renfroe             $1000
LCPL Davis                      $1000
Maj. Brett Malevenda          $500
HM1 Jason Galleguillos      $1000
ITCS Sonny Williamson       $1000
HMCS Dave Ocheltrees       $1000
CMDCM (RET) William Kruppa    $250

resulting in a grand total donation package of $ 9,750.00 to provide aid to Sailors and Marines dealing with the effects of the hurricanes in Key West and Puerto Rico.

One motion made to assist the Miami JROTC with $250, proposed and approved:

Master Chief LaCoursiere made a motion to make Master Chief Robertson the acting Vice President due to the fact Senior Chief Zasloff will be out OCONUS. Motion passed.

Good of the Order:

· Decals available, no cost.

Motion to adjourn: 2040. Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

ATC John Silva