PRESENT: Charles Bush, Ernie Dean, Pat Eagan, Laura Fowler, Leon Holland, Joyce Hoover, Norm Jefferson, Wes Lokken, Fred Lord, Ben Meharg, John Rehm, Roger Rabago, Gerry Walters

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

Chaplain Dean opened the meeting with an Invocation

MINUTES - No Minutes were available from the October Board Meeting due to the absence of the secretary at that meeting

TREASURER'S REPORT - Bank Balance as of 31 October 2009 - $10,819.59

OLD BUSINESS

A. Wes Lokken reported that he participated in the TCC tele-conference. The complete report is posted on the TCC website for our consideration. TCC plans to review the National By-laws; consequently, our chapter will not need to do our review at this time until further instructions are received from TCC.

B. Laura Fowler reported that we are currently covered by the Texas Non-Profit tax status, but we would be better protected from liability in case of accidents to members if we had 501-c3 tax status. She will also explore the possibility of Veterans Liability Coverage as protection.

C. Wes Lokken reported that National is aware of our ADC/TRICARE situation and is working on it. He advised that we all should watch the matter closely due to the current Health Care debate in Congress.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Ben Meharg distributed a list of potential members in our area received from National. There was a discussion re: the advisability of sending letters to these people. The consensus was that we do so. A Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to this effect. Ben will send out the letters.

B. It was recommended that the chapter secretary write a letter to Corky Robinson thanking him for his Band's performance at our Christmas dinners for the past 25 years since we were not having a dance this year due to lack of participation by our members and the cost.

OFFICERS REPORTS

1st. V.P. - Laura Fowler reported that she was considering the possibility of having commercial speakers of interest to the members - e.g. banks, investment brokers, health care providers - who would be charged a fee for their presentation. This fee would go to our Scholarship Fund. She also commented that we need to consult with the BAE people regarding the overhead system which is not being properly operated. Charles Bush will discuss this matter with BAE.

2nd. V.P.- Ben Meharg reported that the chapter membership list has been sent to National

TREASURER - Roger Rabago asked about giving the annual Christmas gift to the Wait Staff at BAE. The Board agreed to the same amount as last year - $210.

USAF - Norm Jefferson asked if he could use the Chapter Letterhead stationery to contact members who do not have e-mail. It was agreed that he do so.

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS - Wes Lokken suggested that each Board member start thinking of someone to replace them next year if they do not plan to remain on the Board for 2010-2011.

Chaplain Dean closed the meeting with a Benediction. The meeting was adjourned at 1435 hrs.

PAT EAGAN
SECRETARY

THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 25 JANUARY 2010 AT 1330 HRS. AT THE MUSEUM AT CAMP MABRY