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

The meeting was called to order by 2nd Vice President Ben Meharg at 1345 hrs.

Assistant Chaplain Leon Holland opened the meeting with an Invocation

MINUTES of the September Board Meeting were approved as submitted

TREASURER'S REPORT - Bank Balance as of 30 September 2010 - $12,056.47

OLD BUSINESS

A. Our request for a name change from TROA to AMOAA has still not been assigned by the IRS.

B. Carlos Higgins updated and revised our Constitution and Bylaws. Unfortunately, he did not have the current MOAA Council and Procedures Guide. This will be provided to him so that all necessary revisions can be in place before we ask the Board and General membership to approve them.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Chuck Gaede volunteered to assume the position of 1st. Vice President. It was moved, seconded and passed unanimously that we approve him for this position.

B. Social Meeting Location - Roger Rabago, Bill Del Vecchio and Charles Bush met with Rachel at the Holiday Inn re: our first dinner meeting concerns. The October meeting was much better and most of the "glitzes" were removed. The bar service is still too slow - hopefully this will be fixed by the next meeting.

C. Projector - The Chapter has purchased a projector for $600.00

D. Liability Insurance - It was moved, seconded and passed unanimously that we obtain Liability Insurance from Wm. Gammon Insurance. The cost will be $425.00 for one year coverage.

E. TCC Meeting (in Austin Feb. 2 & 3, 2011) Activities

1. TCC has asked for 30-35 rooms at the La Quinta Downtown. Phillip Denney will call the hotel and negotiate the cost of these rooms (under $100 per day).

2. President Rabago will ask Bill Del Vecchio and Maurice Quigley to help with the arrangements of the meeting. We will ask TCC to give an after-the-meeting report from their previous meeting in Austin to ensure that all points are covered.

OFFICERS REPORTS

1st. V.P. - Chuck Gaede reported that the speaker for November will be Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Commissioner, and that the Marine Corps birthday will be commemorated.

3rd. V. P. - Charles Bush requested that the names for the Head Tables be given to him each month when reservations are reported.

USAF Rep. - Cecil Martin reported that he received negative comments regarding the acoustics at the Holiday Inn and that some members said they would not continue coming since they cannot hear the program.

Assistant Chaplain - Leon Holland suggested that our Chapter resume participation in Austin's military parades and placing wreaths at the Capitol to honor the Military.

Newsletter Editor - Bev Kelsey announced that the deadline for the November newsletter is Monday November 1.

COMMENTS

A. It was suggested that an explanation for our leaving BAE be put in the President's Column in the November newsletter since many members are not aware of the reason (that BAE was under new management who requested the change).

B. Since we are inviting other Military organizations to join us for the Christmas Dinner-Dance, their reservations and money are to be received by Dec. 3. The checks and reservations are to be sent to Treasurer Phillip Denney.

The meeting adjourned at 1510 hrs.

Assistant Chaplain Leon Holland closed the meeting with a Benediction

PAT EAGAN, SECRETARY

THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2010 AT 1330 HRS. AT THE GARRISON COMMAND CENTER AT CAMP MABRY