PRESENT: Ernie Dean, Phillip Denney, Pat Eagan, Chuck Gaede, Carlos Higgins, Leon Holland, J. R. Howard, Bev Kelsey, George Knox, Roger Longenbach, Maurice Quigley, Gerry Walters

The meeting was called to order at 1330 hrs. by Pres. Gaede

Chaplain Dean opened the meeting with an Invocation

MINUTES of the May Board Meeting were accepted as submitted

TREASURER'S REPORT - Bank Balance as of 31 May 2012 - $8,930.28

OLD BUSINESS

A. Caterer Arrangements 2012-2013 (Gumbo's)
1. No other proposals have been requested at this time
2. If the buffet proposal were implemented, there would be a server available to help those who needed assistance going through the line
3. The present location at Camp Mabry has definite acoustical problems especially for those with hearing disabilities. This factor could affect our maintaining the 65 head count necessary for each dinner meeting.
4. It was suggested that we change the set up location to the middle of the room instead of the present location. This will be tried at the September meeting.
5. A Motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously that we stay at Camp Mabry for one more year to see if the attendance improves
6. A Motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously that we request full service with disposable dishes (as opposed to permanent dishes) to see what the caterer's bid would be. Pres. Gaede will discuss this with Gumbo's and e-mail the results of the discussion to all Board members for their consideration prior to the September dinner meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Lloyd Doggett's Request for Assistance for Returning Veterans program and his offer to speak to our group were discussed. The consensus of the Board was not to have a political speaker prior to the election in November.

B. Scholarship Goals 2012-2013 - The goals for scholarships for next year will be discussed in September

C. Programs for 2012-2013 - Phil Denney reported that he had contracted with Corky Robinson's Band for the Christmas dinner-dance. Speakers needed for the Air Force and Navy birthdays. A possibility for March or April would be a Legislative member since the Legislature convenes in January. It was suggested that the May speaker should also be the installing officer for our incoming Board.

OFFICERS REPORTS

3rd. V.P. - J.R. Howard reported that the current liquor expense was $124.09

NEWSLETTER - Deadline for the September newsletter is 3 August

PERSONAL AFFAIRS - Leon Holland reported that the P.A. Committee would meet one hour prior to the September Board Meeting - 1200 hrs. September 24 in the Command Center

CHAPLAIN - Ernie Dean reported that GEN. Dedlick was doing better. He also suggested that we address the possibility of raising the Chapter dues this coming year.

AUSTIN MILITARY SERVICE COALITION - Gerry Walters reported that the organization is currently in turmoil as to finding the right time to meet to enable more members to attend

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Carlos Higgins reported that he gets daily updates from several sources - all similar. He will have pertinent information when the Legislature convenes.

Meeting adjourned at 1445 hrs. Chaplain Dean closed with a Benediction.

PAT EAGAN, SECRETARY

NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2012 AT 1330 HRS. AT THE COMMAND CENTER AT CAMP MABRY