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