The AlamoChapter AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 34261 San Antonio TX 78265-4261
www.alamoafa.org
AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT AEROSPACE ORGANIZATION
ALAMO AFA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
09 February 2010
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter President Gary Copsey, at 1605 hours. This month’s meeting was held at the KGS Inc. training room as the downtown USO is closed for renovation. KGS Inc. is one of our fine supporting community partners. We appreciate their support for our chapter meeting.
ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Gary Copsey, Joan Lopez, Carlos Massiatte, Don Taylor, John Blumentritt, Dustin Hall, Dan O’Neal, Timothy Davidson, Steven Hall, Debbie Landry, Ralph Chalfant, Gina McKeen, Douglas Nelson, John Shroyer, Mike Nishimuta, Bill Croom, Christopher Miller, Amber Carrillo, Dave Pope, and Tom Peterson.
GUESTS
Steven L. Hall, Business Development Representative, Military Division, Grand Canyon University
SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented. Motion was made and seconded to approve as written. Motion passed.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The January 2010 report was accepted as presented. A request from the state AEF foundation was presented. They ask that we consider refunding to the state AEF the annual vanity license plate refund fee the chapter receives. The proposal was tabled for a later meeting so that the chapter president and chapter AEF president can discuss further with state AEF representatives the proper routing of the funds if approved.
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Debbie Landry has taken over as main POC for this event. The following areas were discussed for the upcoming annual awards banquet: March 1st is the suspense for units to submit names for award winners, Gateway club arrangements, registration, photographer, payment methods for tickets, and membership options for award winners. All arrangements appear to be proceeding as needed.
ROTC SCHOLORSHIPS
A general discussion was held on formalizing the methods to be used when awarding monetary scholarships so that funds are used for intended purposes.
SECURITY HILL ACTIVITY
Carlos Massiatte reported on the chapter support of the Security Hill Company Grade Officers assembly of organizations that locally support the Air Force personnel and missions. Several chapter members attended and set up a table with information on AFA membership.
QUARTERLY DEFENDER NEWSLETTER
The next electronic copy of the chapter newsletter should be ready for distribution by March 19th. There is a 12 March cut-off for submitting information for inclusion. In the interim, an e-mail notice will be sent to all chapter members announcing the upcoming awards banquet and presenting the nominations for next year’s chapter officers.
ANNIVERSARY OF MILITARY FLIIGHT
Bill Croom gave a quick briefing on the 100th Anniversary of Military Flight ceremony to be held on Fort Sam Houston on March 2nd, 2010. Representatives of all the military services will participate in this celebration of 100 years of military aviation, which started from the parade field at Fort Sam Houston in 1910. http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=19423
AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL
Gary Copsey brought the issue that we currently do not have a city wide Air Force Ball on our out-year schedule. Some local organizations have individual recognition activities. Gary would like us to think about this and we will discuss again at later meetings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPRING 2010 AFA STATE MEETING
This meeting is scheduled here in San Antonio at the Airport Hilton April 9, 10, and 11, 2010. There are links on the chapter web-site to sign up for this event.
AFA TEXAS CONVENTION 9-11 JULY 2010
The AFA Texas Convention will be held in Wichita Falls and hosted by the Donnelly Chapter. More information will provided at the spring meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 1720 hours by Alamo AFA President Gary Copsey. Next meeting is planned for March 9th, at the Gateway Club on Lackland AFB.
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
February 28, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
12 January 2010
The AlamoChapter AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 34261 San Antonio TX 78265-4261
www.alamoafa.org
AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT AEROSPACE ORGANIZATION
ALAMO AFA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
12 January 2010
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter President Gary Copsey, at 1605 hours. This month’s meeting was held at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC) as the downtown USO is closed for renovation.
ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Gary Copsey, Joan Lopez, Bob Cantu, Carlos Massiatte, Ralph Chalfant, John DiPiero, Gina McKeen, Sean Habana, Marissa Smith, Amber Carrillo, Randy Coggins, Douglas Nelson, John Shroyer, Mike Nishimuta, Bill Croom, Alan Beaty, Dave Pope, Lionel Robertson, Meghan McCormick, and Tom Peterson.
GUESTS
Charlotte Adams from USAA and Christopher Miller, UTSA ROTC Cadet from the Gen. John D. Ryan Squadron
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 2009 report was accepted as presented.
SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATION REPORT
Charlotte Adams reported on the symposium presentation she and Lt Col Landry will be hosting.
Secretary of the Air Force San Antonio Visit
Chapter President Gary Copsey reported that he was invited to and attended a meeting with the Secretary of the Air Force, General Lorenz and staff, as well as selected community leaders.
24th AF CYBER COMMAND
Gary Copsey, Bill Croom, and Randy met in December with Maj. Gen. Richard Webber and the Command Chief Master Sergeant for a briefing on the new organization and to discuss opportunities to establish communication between the Cyber Command and our AFA Chapter.
QUARTERLY DEFENDER PUBLICATION
Gina McKeen reported that she is working the next electronic copy of the quarterly defender. Prior to that she will send an email heads up message to all defender roster members to promote the annual Blue Suit Awards banquet. The actual publication deadline for the next defender will be after the banquet date.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND ROTC PRESENTATIONS
Ralph Chalfant reported on the Teacher of the Year nomination and passed around the listing of next spring’s ROTC awards presentations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The AFA Banquet project officer had had to withdraw due to new Air Force mission requirements. A new point of contact will be found to carry forward the preparatory work already accomplished.
SPRING 2010 AFA STATE MEETING
Ed Garland reported on the meeting scheduled here in San Antonio at the Airport Hilton April 9, 10, and 11, 2010. More detailed information will be presented at next month’s meeting.
AFA TEXAS CONVENTION 9-11 JULY 2010
The AFA Texas Convention will be held in Wichita Falls and hosted by the Donnelly Chapter. More information will provided at the Spring meeting.
AETC EXPO AND SYMPOSIUM
A final review of the upcoming symposium was held. Mike Nishimuta passed around copies of the symposium schedule booklet. A general discussion was the held on chapter booth schedule, reception, distinguished visitor tours and reception, book signing, and the Friday ball.
The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA President Gary Copsey. Next meeting is planned for February 9th in the training room at KGS Inc. (one of our community partners).
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
February 4, 2010
P.O. Box 34261 San Antonio TX 78265-4261
www.alamoafa.org
AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT AEROSPACE ORGANIZATION
ALAMO AFA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
12 January 2010
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter President Gary Copsey, at 1605 hours. This month’s meeting was held at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC) as the downtown USO is closed for renovation.
ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Gary Copsey, Joan Lopez, Bob Cantu, Carlos Massiatte, Ralph Chalfant, John DiPiero, Gina McKeen, Sean Habana, Marissa Smith, Amber Carrillo, Randy Coggins, Douglas Nelson, John Shroyer, Mike Nishimuta, Bill Croom, Alan Beaty, Dave Pope, Lionel Robertson, Meghan McCormick, and Tom Peterson.
GUESTS
Charlotte Adams from USAA and Christopher Miller, UTSA ROTC Cadet from the Gen. John D. Ryan Squadron
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 2009 report was accepted as presented.
SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATION REPORT
Charlotte Adams reported on the symposium presentation she and Lt Col Landry will be hosting.
Secretary of the Air Force San Antonio Visit
Chapter President Gary Copsey reported that he was invited to and attended a meeting with the Secretary of the Air Force, General Lorenz and staff, as well as selected community leaders.
24th AF CYBER COMMAND
Gary Copsey, Bill Croom, and Randy met in December with Maj. Gen. Richard Webber and the Command Chief Master Sergeant for a briefing on the new organization and to discuss opportunities to establish communication between the Cyber Command and our AFA Chapter.
QUARTERLY DEFENDER PUBLICATION
Gina McKeen reported that she is working the next electronic copy of the quarterly defender. Prior to that she will send an email heads up message to all defender roster members to promote the annual Blue Suit Awards banquet. The actual publication deadline for the next defender will be after the banquet date.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND ROTC PRESENTATIONS
Ralph Chalfant reported on the Teacher of the Year nomination and passed around the listing of next spring’s ROTC awards presentations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The AFA Banquet project officer had had to withdraw due to new Air Force mission requirements. A new point of contact will be found to carry forward the preparatory work already accomplished.
SPRING 2010 AFA STATE MEETING
Ed Garland reported on the meeting scheduled here in San Antonio at the Airport Hilton April 9, 10, and 11, 2010. More detailed information will be presented at next month’s meeting.
AFA TEXAS CONVENTION 9-11 JULY 2010
The AFA Texas Convention will be held in Wichita Falls and hosted by the Donnelly Chapter. More information will provided at the Spring meeting.
AETC EXPO AND SYMPOSIUM
A final review of the upcoming symposium was held. Mike Nishimuta passed around copies of the symposium schedule booklet. A general discussion was the held on chapter booth schedule, reception, distinguished visitor tours and reception, book signing, and the Friday ball.
The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA President Gary Copsey. Next meeting is planned for February 9th in the training room at KGS Inc. (one of our community partners).
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
February 4, 2010
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