11 May 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
11 May 2010
MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter Vice-President Mike Nishimuta. This month’s meeting was held at the downtown USO.

ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Mike Nishimuta, Alan Beaty, Gary Copsey, Joan Lopez, Dave Pope, John Politi, Vance Clarke, Carlos Massiatte, Megan McCormick, Douglas Nelson, John Shroyer, Bill Croom, J. Sean Habina, and Tom Peterson.

GUESTS
Lisa Turner and Derek Madison

TREASURER'S REPORT
The March 2010 report was accepted as presented. A general discussion was held on whether to report to National AFA the funds spent on aerospace education through the chapter reports or the chapter AEF reports. These discussions will continue off-line to determine correct reporting procedures.

CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. Douglas Nelson reported that currently there are two different data bases being reviewed for the on-line calendar. The goal is to provide one calendar on-line with streamlined input procedures.

ROTC UPDATE
A thank-you was read from the UTSA ROTC for the chapter’s support of their attendance at the Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings National Conclave held in Seattle.

AETC EXPOSITION
Advance planning has begun for the chapter support of the January 2011 AETC Symposium.

ENLISTED HERITAGE MUSEUM
Gary Copsey reported on the opportunities for the chapter to support the Enlisted Heritage Museum being organized here in San Antonio. This will be an educational center open to the public.



NCO ACADEMY
Carlos Massiatte reported that the NCO Academy is looking for room sponsors. Sponsors would help provide Air Force related furnishings for classrooms to help encourage and inspire academy attendees. This is an open item for future discussion.

FLAMBEAU PARADE
Mike Nishimuta expressed the chapter’s gratitude to Eric Renth and Annie Howell for all their efforts in representing the chapter in the annual Flambeau parade.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AFA TEXAS CONVENTION 9-11 JULY 2010
The AFA Texas Convention will be held in Wichita Falls and hosted by the Donnelly Chapter 9-11 July at the Holiday Inn at $70 a night.

AFA TEXAS FALL EXECUTIVE MEETING 29-31 OCT 2010
The AFA Texas Fall Executive Committee will be held in Fort Worth at the Radisson @ Fossil Creek for $89 a night and hosted by the Fort Worth Chapter.

ARCON MEETING
Angelo State ROTC will be holding an ARCON meeting in San Antonio this fall.

SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented. A motion to approve as written was seconded and approved.


The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Vice-President Mike Nishimuta.

Next meeting is planned for June 8, at the downtown USO.





Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
June 8, 2010