March 2009 Executive Council Meeting Minutes

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA President Gary Copsey, at 1600 hours.

ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Gary Copsey, Tom Peterson, Joan Lopez, Dave Stoltz, Ralph Chalfant, Mike Nishimuta, Randy Coggins, Jonathan Lacquement, Chuck Ervin, Dan O’Neal, John Shroyer, Vance Clarke, John Politi, Ryan Richardson, Steve Rodriguez, Bob Cantu, Laura Newberg, Douglas Nelson, James Ramirez, and Lionel Robertson.

GUESTS: None

INTRODUCTIONS
Gary Copsey introduced CMSgt Vance Clarke, the AF Recruiting Service VP for the chapter. Those present then introduced themselves to the group.

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

TREASURER'S REPORT
The February 2009 report was accepted as presented by Dave Stoltz

AEROSPACE EDUCATION
Ralph Chalfant reported that we are preparing to present ROTC scholarships to 22 high schools and two colleges. He passed around a list requesting chapter volunteers to make the presentations.

2010 AETC SYMPOSIUM
The title sponsorship for next year’s symposium has already been confirmed. Chapter needs to start looking ahead to develop committees for various activities associated with the exposition and ball. John Politi emphasized that the committee for sponsorship needs to be organized and start planning activities in the very near future.

SPRING AFA STATE MEETING REPORT
Gary Copsey reported on attending this meeting. Buster Horlan is the editor of the National AEF Newsletter and is soliciting articles on but not limited to Texas aerospace topics for the publication. Please route any inputs through our chapter Aerospace Education VP, Ralph Chalfant. Norm King of Lawson AFA chapter has excellent local media connections for publicizing chapter activities. On the National AFA website the Mitchell Institute has posted some controversial but thought provoking and important articles regarding aerospace issues and is worth a look. Any chapter member who would like to hold a state AFA position please contact Gary Copsey to put your name in.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chapter will have a HUMVEE in the upcoming Flambeau Parade on April 25, 2009. If you are interested in riding in the parade please contact Eric Renth.

The Fall AFA Texas Meeting is here in San Antonio 30 October through November 1.

The air show is at Randolph on November1.

AWARDS BANQUET UPDATE
The remainder of the meeting was a presentation by Laura Newberg on the preparations for the upcoming awards banquet. A general discussion of preparations was then conducted by all present.

The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter President Gary Copsey at 1700hours. Next meeting is April 14, 2009.

NOTE

The chapter mailing address is:

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

Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
April 9, 2009