June 8, 2010

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
June 8, 2010
MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter President Randy Coggins. This month’s meeting was held at the downtown USO.

ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Randy Coggins, Mike Nishimuta, Alan Beaty, Douglas Nelson, John Shroyer, Gina McKeen, Angelo Haygood, Ron Colunga, Dan O’Neal, and Tom Peterson.

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

TREASURER'S REPORT
The April 2010 report was accepted as presented. Alan Beaty briefed on the progress of transferring chapter financial records to new Quick-book format.

CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. On June 9th there is to be a planning meeting with AETC on the Symposium for 2011.

BIRDIES FOR CHARITY
An out-brief on the Birdies for Charity program for the chapter was presented. Even with a late start more than $750 was raised this year. The funds raised from this event will go toward scholarships and support for local ROTC detachment programs at the University of Texas, San Antonio and Texas State University. The AEF will expand participation in the program next year with the help of ROTC cadets from both detachments joining the efforts to collect donations and pledges.
PITSENBARGER AWARDS
After a general discussion a motion was made to award a one year AFA membership to each of the Pitsenbarger Award winners as well as NCO Academy distinguished graduates. Those who are already members can designate another individual to receive the membership




UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

AFA NATIONAL CONVENTION 11 – 12 Sept 2010

AIR AND SPACE CONFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION
13 – 15 Sept 2010 at the Gaylord National Hotel, Washington, DC

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



The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA President Randy Coggins.

Next meeting is planned for July 13, at the downtown USO.





Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
July 10, 2010