AMOAA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
26 SEPTEMBER 2011

PRESENT: Ernie Dean, Phillip Denney, Pat Eagan, Chuck Gaede, Leon Holland, Bev Kelsey, Cecil Martin, Maurice Quigley, Roger Rabago, Nathan Webster

The meeting was called to order by President Quigley at 1330 hrs.

Chaplain Ernie Dean opened the meeting with an Invocation

MINUTES of the June Board Meeting were approved as submitted

TREASURER'S REPORT - Bank balance as of 31 July 2011 - $10,209.72
The Treasurer raised a question re: depositing late dinner checks into the scholarship fund as has been done previously. It was suggested that we table the matter until we see if we break even.
A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that we renew our Liability Insurance policy.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Critique of the Dinner Meeting

1. Caterer suggested we open the bar at 1815 and that we discontinue the drink tickets. A Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that we discontinue the tickets and reassess the situation each month.
2. It was suggested that the bartenders serve more generous amounts and that we need more red wine.
3. We now have a locked cabinet in the dining hall for our alcoholic beverages
4. It was suggested that we have the tables rearranged (diagonally) so more people can see better during the program
5. Bev Kelsey will put a note in the newsletter suggesting that members bring a small flashlight to help with walking in the dark parking lot.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Christmas Dinner Dance
1. It was suggested that we invite other military groups to join us for our December meeting as we did last year. The invitations should go out in October.
2. We will need to have the tables arranged to make space for the band and dancing.

OFFICERS REPORTS

1st. V.P. - Chuck Gaede reported that programs are scheduled for the balance of the year. October is the Navy celebration, and the speaker is Commander Chris Wright. Chuck made a Motion that he will need $300. to complete all aspects of the sound system. Motion seconded and passed unanimously.

He further introduced the idea of the Adopt-a-Cadet program which is designed to encourage JROTC and ROTC cadets to attend our meetings by paying for their dinners. Chuck and Cecil Martin will look into this and report to the Board.

3rd. V.P. - Nathan Webster distributed a list of alcoholic beverages/mixers purchased for the September meeting. He suggested that we give wine for door prizes in lieu of liquor. The meal gift certificate will also be available as a door prize.

USAF Rep. - Cecil Martin reported that he had received compliments instead of complaints from the members for the September meeting

NEWSLETTER - Bev Kelsey reported that the deadline for the October newsletter is 30 September

PERSONAL AFFAIRS - Leon Holland will update his committee on the Board meeting information

ROTC - Cecil Martin will get the necessary information out to the schools earlier this year. He also wants to encourage the presenters to have more interaction with the scholarship recipients.

CHAPLAIN - Ernie Dean reported that Edie Musgrove was very appreciative of the large attendance at John's funeral service. He also expressed the hope that we would attend Brenda Meharg's funeral on Saturday October 1 at 11:00.

Meeting adjourned at 1445 hrs.

Chaplain Dean closed the meeting with a Benediction

PAT EAGAN, SECRETARY

THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE MONDAY 31 OCTOBER 2011 AT 1330 HRS AT THE COMMAND CENTER AT CAMP MABRY