January 2009 Executive Committee Minutes

ALAMO AFA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
13 January 2009

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA President Gary Copsey, at 1605 hours.

ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Gary Copsey, Tom Peterson, Joan Lopez, Dave Stoltz, John Polti, Ryan Richardson, Raymond Mott, Dave Pope, Laura Newberg, Ralph Chalfant, John DiPiero, Bill Croom, J Sean Habina, Mike Nishimuta, Randy Coggins, Jonathan Lacquement, Ed Reynolds, and Lionel Robertson.

GUESTS: James Ramirez, Samantha Maysonet, and Corey Ellsworth, all from Texas State University ROTC.

CHAPTER CHALLENGE COINS
Lionel Robertson circulated sample coins for examination of those present. An initial purchase of 1,000 coins has been made. Some coins will be used in connection with our awards ceremony. Presentation cases for coins are also available for purchase if needed.

SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented. Motion was made and seconded to approve as written. Motion passed.

TREASURER'S REPORT
The December reports were presented. Motion was made and seconded to approve. Motion passed.

OPEN VP POSITIONS
The chapter still needs to identify a member willing to support the Communications positions. The support of organizational VPs is requested to help identify members with the skills to fill these positions. The membership position has been accepted by MSgt Jonathan E. Lacquement.

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
2Lt Laura Newberg briefed on planning for the annual awards banquet. An article will be presented on the website and in the next Defender. A photographer has been identified for the evening and will be taking individual pictures as requested.

AETC SYMPOSIUM
Gary Copsey elaborated on the Alamo AFA involvement in the sponsor and exhibit portions of the symposium. There are 30 venders, 9 major sponsors, 57 military booths and 5 recruiting booths signed. Copies of the exhibitor and program guides were passed around for attendee to examine. Volunteers are still needed to man the chapter booth and guest registration booth. An extended general discussion of protocol and arrangements for various associated activities was conducted. Gary Copsey gave the estimated ball-park estimate for chapter income from the symposium which will be applied against chapter AEF fund activities in aerospace education. Randy Coggins, Mike Nishimuta, John Politi, and Ed Reynolds were recognized for their already significant time and effort committed for planning and execution of our chapter symposium activities.

SPECIAL NOTE
Joan Lopez noted that an article on the Alamo Chapter Combat Breakfast was published in the January 2009 Air Force Magazine on page 73 as part of the AFA National Report.

The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter President Gary Copsey at 1700 hours. Next meeting is February 10, 2009.

NOTE
The chapter address is:

The Alamo Chapter Air Force Association
P.O. Box 34261
San Antonio, Texas 78265-4261

Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter Secretary
February 6, 2009