09 February 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
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