PRESENT: Phillip Denney, Pat Eagan, Chuck Gaede, Leon Holland, Bev Kelsey, Wes Lokken, Cecil Martin, Ben Meharg, Roger Rabago, Gerry Walters

The meeting was called to order by President Rabago at 1335 hrs.

Asst. Chaplain Leon Holland opened the meeting with an Invocation

MINUTES of the February Board meeting were approved as submitted

TREASURER'S REPORT - Bank balance as of 23 February 2011 - $12,318.66

OLD BUSINESS

A. Bylaws - The Bylaws have been reviewed and the category of membership is now in compliance with National
1. Officers who have served in the Military; Widows of those who served; those who are currently serving in the Military
2. National has an optional category - Honorary Membership - which we currently do not have
The Bylaws will be presented to the membership at the April dinner meeting for their approval
B. COL Cecil Martin has accepted the position of ROTC/Scholarship Representative on the Board

NEW BUSINESS

A. Membership Status - Ben Meharg suggested we concentrate on members who have dropped out of National - try to get them to join our local chapter. He will look at this group and advise the Board.
B. Nominating Committee - Wes Lokken reported that several current Board members have said that they would consider remaining on the Board next year. We do not have an Army member for President at this time. Wes will have the slate ready for presentation at the April dinner meeting for election. Installation of Officers will take place at the May meeting.
C. Social Meeting Location for next year is still under consideration. Pres. Rabago will present options at the next Board meeting.

OFFICERS REPORTS

1st. V.P. - Chuck Gaede reported that the potential speaker for the April meeting - COL Jeff Haynes - is currently unsure of his being able to speak at this time. It was the consensus of the Board that Lillian Phillips be asked to speak in April and that COL Haynes be deferred to another time.

2nd. V.P. - Ben Meharg reported that we are losing 40 members (those not renewing) since there has been no response from them

USAF/ROTC Rep. - Cecil Martin reported he is trying to find an AF member to replace him As USAF Rep. He is also compiling a list of presenters for this year's ROTC graduates.
Newsletter - Bev Kelsey announced that the deadline for the April newsletter is Mar. 28

Meeting was adjourned at 1410 hrs.

Asst. Chaplain Holland closed the meeting with a Benediction

PAT EAGAN, SECRETARY

THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 25 APRIL 2011 AST 1330 HRS AT THE COMMAND CENTER AT CAMP MABRY