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27 MAY 2008 PRESENT: Charles Bush, Ernie Dean, Bill Del Vecchio, Pat Eagan, Leon Holland, Merlen Howe, Norm Jefferson, Wes Lokken, John Musgrove, John Rehm The meeting was called to order at 1330 hrs. by President Bill Del Vecchio Chaplain Dean opened the meeting with an Invocation MINUTES of the April Board Meeting were approved as submitted TREASURER'S REPORT - Bank Balance as of 30 April 2008 - $8605.46 OLD BUSINESS 2. Tax Exempt Status - Charles Bush discussed this item pursuant to information from the TCC meeting. Our status is 501C-19 which enables the Chapter to write off expenses for travel and lodging for those members attending TCC meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. There will be an annual Audit of the Chapter's financial records performed by Art Day and John Musgrove. This report will be presented to the Board at the September Board Meeting. 2. The Speaker for the June dinner meeting will be a Marine Colonel who will speak on future Army programs. We will also recognize the Army's birthday as part of the program. 3. The Secretary of the Chapter will send a list of newly elected Chapter officers to MOAA and TCC. 4. P.A. System - Charles Bush reported that we cannot hook up a mike on the podium with BAE Systems equipment. He will work on getting an improved system for future meetings. 5. TCC meeting report - Charles Bush e-mailed the complete minutes of the TCC meeting of May 17, 2008 to our Board members. One of the main items discussed was a presentation given by the Babin family regarding the IBOT wheel chair and the funding of the Patriot Fund Project. It was suggested that we invite the Babins (Alan Babin, Jr. is a recipient of an IBOT) to make a presentation at one of our dinner meetings. (NOTE: A copy of the TCC minutes is filed in the Chapter Secretary's notebook for future reference). 6. It was suggested that we discuss the idea of offering a free meal and/or a one year free membership as an incentive for membership in the Chapter. It was decided to table this discussion until our Treasurer was present. 7. A suggestion was made to do away with a head table at future dinner meetings using a round table seating only a part of the Board i.e. President, Speaker, Chaplain. Other Board members to be seated with regular members. This was tabled for future discussion. OFFICERS REPORTS Incoming President - Merlen Howe reported that he will e-mail the June Board Meeting agenda to all Board members 2nd. V.P. - John Musgrove encouraged everyone to bring potential members as guests to the dinner meetings. He also requested that the guests be welcomed and introduced. 3rd. V.P. - Charles Bush reported that he will be gone for the June dinner Newsletter - The June newsletter deadline is Friday, May 30, 2008 Personal Affairs - Leon Holland reported he has 400 copies of Personal Affairs handouts ready for distribution to members at meetings. He also requested that the personal inventory sheet and personal information sheet be printed in the newsletter. President Del Vecchio thanked the Board for their help and dedication during his tenure. Chaplain Dean closed the meeting with a Benediction Meeting adjourned at 1440 hrs. PAT EAGAN
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 23 JUNE 2008 AT 1330 HRS. AT THE TEXAS MUSEUM AT CAMP MABRY |