Additions, corrections and changes from initial draft highlighted in green.
The Alamo Chapter 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
December 14, 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 Sushihana Restaurant.
ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Randy Coggins, Mike Nishimuta, Alan Beaty,
Douglas Nelson, Carlos Massiatte, Jerome Fletcher, Derek Madison, Terry Ross, John Shroyer,
Annie Howell, Brent Boller, Dan O’Neal, Meghan McCormick, Al Swaim, Bill Croom, Chip Caprez
and Tom Peterson.
GUESTS
Manny Ramirez, Larry Martwig, Ray Cornish, Imogene Goodman, and John Soars.
JANUARY 2011 ONE-TIME MEETING LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE
The January 11, 2011 meeting will be held at 1600 hours (4:00 p.m.) at the Henry B
Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC) Administrative Conference room. The meeting location is
in the conference room on the second floor at the Northwest Corner of the convention center. It is
at the intersection of West Market and Alamo Street (facing the Hilton Palacio Del Rio Hotel). The
offices of the Convention center are located at this corner of the center.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The November 2010 report was accepted as presented. An increase effort will be put into tracking
the successful submission AFA membership applications presented to distinguished graduates of
the NCO Academy.
SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented and accepted.
CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. If any one has activities
to be posted to the calendar, please forward the information to Douglas Nelson by email at
dnelson004@satx.rr.com .
Additions, corrections and changes from initial draft highlighted in green.
CYBER PATRIOT III
CB III is the High School Cyber Defense competition. The team moving forward to the next level of
competition is the Military Academy of Harlingen, Texas. The chapter will present scholarships to
the highest placing local area team.
Alamo AFA EXPOSITION REPORT
Mike Nishimuta updated the status of preparations for the upcoming AETC/AFA Symposium
Exposition (January 20-21, 2011). Currently we have 45 vendors and 86 military booths
registered. Our chapter will be sharing a booth area with the Valero Texas Open “Birdies For
Charity” group.
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET 2011
The Randolph Company Grade Officers Council has accepted the chapter offer to coordinate plans
for the banquet.
AFA MEDAL OF MERIT PRESENTATION
Chapter president Randy Coggins presented to John Shroyer the National AFA Medal of Merit
award. Randy accepted the award on John’s behalf at the recent national AFA convention
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 AWARDS BANQUET
Next year’s Blue Suit and Loos Banquet with are held on March 10, 2011 at the Lackland Gateway Club.
TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION IN FREDERICKSBURG 22 – 23 July 2011
The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter President Randy Coggins.
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
January 9, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
November 9, 2010
The Alamo Chapter 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
November 9, 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 Sushihana Restaurant.
ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Randy Coggins, Mike Nishimuta, Alan Beaty, Joan Lopez, Douglas Nelson, Deborah Landry, Annie Howell, Brent Boller, Angelo Haygood, Don Taylor, Dan O’Neal, Meghan McCormick, Al Swaim, Bill Croom, J Sean Habina, and Tom Peterson.
GUESTS
Ray Cornish, Eric Estrada, Phil Edsall, and Jaime Vazquez.
LACKLAND FOUNDATION PRESENTATION
Jamie Vazquez and Ray Cornish gave a presentation on the Lackland Historical Foundation. The Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation has been entrusted with the responsibility of transforming the current History and Traditions Museum into a 21st century facility. The museum fulfills a public service role and places education for both military and non-military audiences at the center of that roll. Proposed location and facilities were shown to the attendees. A general discussion was held on the opportunities for our chapter to participate in the effort. The museum website is www.myairmanmuseum.org .
SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented and accepted.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The October, 2010 report was accepted as presented.
CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. If any one has activities to be posted to the calendar, please forward the information to Douglas Nelson by email at dnelson004@satx.rr.com .
CYBER PATRIOT III
CB III is the High School Cyber Defense competition. Twenty-one local teams have entered regional competition which will be held on December 11, 2010. Mike Nishimuta set up a local website at www.cyber.alamoafa.org . The chapter will use this opportunity to present scholarships to the winning San Antonio area team.
Alamo AFA EXPOSITION REPORT
Mike Nishimuta updated the status of preparations for the upcoming AETC/AFA Symposium Exposition (January 20-21, 2011). Seventy-five percent of booth space has been sold as of the meeting date.
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET 2011
Deborah Landry is acting POC at this time. Letters requesting award nominees will go out to commanders in December. Chapter is working with Company Grade Officers Council to explore their participation in program coordination.
MEETING LOCATI0N CHANGE
The December Executive Council meeting will be held again at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway at 5:00 PM. We are trying out this location and new meeting time to see if it will be more convenient and allow more of our VPs and other members to attend this meeting.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 AWARDS BANQUET
Next year’s Blue Suit and Loos Banquet with are held on March 10, 2011 at the Lackland Gateway Club.
TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION IN FREDERICKSBURG 22 – 23 July 2011
The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter President Randy Coggins.
Next meeting is planned for 5:00 PM, November 9, at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway.
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
December 12, 2010
P.O. Box 34261 San Antonio TX 78265-4261
www.alamoafa.org
AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT AEROSPACE ORGANIZATION
ALAMO AFA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
November 9, 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 Sushihana Restaurant.
ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Randy Coggins, Mike Nishimuta, Alan Beaty, Joan Lopez, Douglas Nelson, Deborah Landry, Annie Howell, Brent Boller, Angelo Haygood, Don Taylor, Dan O’Neal, Meghan McCormick, Al Swaim, Bill Croom, J Sean Habina, and Tom Peterson.
GUESTS
Ray Cornish, Eric Estrada, Phil Edsall, and Jaime Vazquez.
LACKLAND FOUNDATION PRESENTATION
Jamie Vazquez and Ray Cornish gave a presentation on the Lackland Historical Foundation. The Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation has been entrusted with the responsibility of transforming the current History and Traditions Museum into a 21st century facility. The museum fulfills a public service role and places education for both military and non-military audiences at the center of that roll. Proposed location and facilities were shown to the attendees. A general discussion was held on the opportunities for our chapter to participate in the effort. The museum website is www.myairmanmuseum.org .
SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented and accepted.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The October, 2010 report was accepted as presented.
CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. If any one has activities to be posted to the calendar, please forward the information to Douglas Nelson by email at dnelson004@satx.rr.com .
CYBER PATRIOT III
CB III is the High School Cyber Defense competition. Twenty-one local teams have entered regional competition which will be held on December 11, 2010. Mike Nishimuta set up a local website at www.cyber.alamoafa.org . The chapter will use this opportunity to present scholarships to the winning San Antonio area team.
Alamo AFA EXPOSITION REPORT
Mike Nishimuta updated the status of preparations for the upcoming AETC/AFA Symposium Exposition (January 20-21, 2011). Seventy-five percent of booth space has been sold as of the meeting date.
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET 2011
Deborah Landry is acting POC at this time. Letters requesting award nominees will go out to commanders in December. Chapter is working with Company Grade Officers Council to explore their participation in program coordination.
MEETING LOCATI0N CHANGE
The December Executive Council meeting will be held again at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway at 5:00 PM. We are trying out this location and new meeting time to see if it will be more convenient and allow more of our VPs and other members to attend this meeting.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 AWARDS BANQUET
Next year’s Blue Suit and Loos Banquet with are held on March 10, 2011 at the Lackland Gateway Club.
TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION IN FREDERICKSBURG 22 – 23 July 2011
The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter President Randy Coggins.
Next meeting is planned for 5:00 PM, November 9, at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway.
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
December 12, 2010
October 12, 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
October 12, 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, Dave Pope, Joan Lopez, Gary Copsey, Douglas Nelson, Dan O’Neal, John Shroyer, Meghan McCormick, Al Swaim, Katerina Loeffler, Chip Caprez, Bill Croom, Ron Colunga, Ed Garland, J Sean Habina, Alex Perez, and Tom Peterson.
SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented and accepted.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The September, 2010 report was accepted as presented.
CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. If any one has activities to be posted to the calendar, please forward the information to Douglas Nelson by email at dnelson004@satx.rr.com . Dates for upcoming Pittensingber selection boards and awards ceremonies were discussed.
NATIONAL AFA CONVENTION REVIEW
Randy Coggins shared his experiences from the national AFA convention and Exposition which he attended.
CELEBRATE AMERICA’S MILITARY (CAM) WEEK.
Ron Colunga reported on the preparations San Antonio’s CAM Events. The city planning group is looking to encourage military organizations to hold their reunions during future CAMs. Coordination had been made to have some military vehicles on display for the combat breakfast. The contract has been signed to reserve the Randolph Kendrick Club for the combat breakfast. We are planning on 220 attendees for the combat breakfast.
CYBER PATRIOT III
CP III is the High School Cyber Defense competition. Nineteen local teams have entered regional competition which will be held on December 11, 2010. Mike Nishimuta set up a local website at www.cyber.alamoafa.org . The chapter will use this opportunity to present scholarships to the winning San Antonio area team.
AIR FEST BOOTH
J Sean Habina showed the incentive items she proposes to purchase for the upcoming air show and next year’s exposition. After a general group discussion she was given permission to place an order the items.
AETC EXPOSITION REPORT
Mike Nishimuta updated the status of preparations for the upcoming AETC Symposium Exposition (January 20-21, 2011). A general discussion on how to best utilize the ROTC cadet volunteers who will support the exposition.
TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION IN FREDERICKSBURG 22 – 23 July 2011
Ed Garland updated preparations for the convention which the Alamo chapter is hosting. To help control cost to attendees the Texas State AFA has offered to match funds with our chapter to cover some incidental costs normally passed on to attendees. It was moved and approved to allocate $500 to match the State AFA funds for these expenses.
MEETING LOCATI0N CHANGE
The November Executive Council meeting will be held at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway at 5:00 PM. We are trying out this location and new meeting time to see if it will be more convenient and allow more of our VPs and other members to attend this meeting.
RANDOLPH AFB RETIREE DAY
Tom Peterson offered to coordinate and man a booth at the November 30 retiree day being sponsored by the Retiree Affairs Office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 AWARDS BANQUET
Next year’s Blue Suit and Loos Banquet with are held on March 10, 2011 at the Lackland Gateway Club. Deborah Landry will oversee preparations as POC. More to come in future meetings.
TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION IN FREDERICKSBURG 22 – 23 July 2011
ARCON MEETING
Angelo State ROTC will be holding an ARCON meeting in San Antonio this fall.
The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter President Randy Coggins.
Next meeting is planned for 5:00 PM, November 9, at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway.
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
November 4, 2010
P.O. Box 34261 San Antonio TX 78265-4261
www.alamoafa.org
AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT AEROSPACE ORGANIZATION
ALAMO AFA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
October 12, 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, Dave Pope, Joan Lopez, Gary Copsey, Douglas Nelson, Dan O’Neal, John Shroyer, Meghan McCormick, Al Swaim, Katerina Loeffler, Chip Caprez, Bill Croom, Ron Colunga, Ed Garland, J Sean Habina, Alex Perez, and Tom Peterson.
SECRETARY REPORT
The minutes from last meeting were presented and accepted.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The September, 2010 report was accepted as presented.
CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. If any one has activities to be posted to the calendar, please forward the information to Douglas Nelson by email at dnelson004@satx.rr.com . Dates for upcoming Pittensingber selection boards and awards ceremonies were discussed.
NATIONAL AFA CONVENTION REVIEW
Randy Coggins shared his experiences from the national AFA convention and Exposition which he attended.
CELEBRATE AMERICA’S MILITARY (CAM) WEEK.
Ron Colunga reported on the preparations San Antonio’s CAM Events. The city planning group is looking to encourage military organizations to hold their reunions during future CAMs. Coordination had been made to have some military vehicles on display for the combat breakfast. The contract has been signed to reserve the Randolph Kendrick Club for the combat breakfast. We are planning on 220 attendees for the combat breakfast.
CYBER PATRIOT III
CP III is the High School Cyber Defense competition. Nineteen local teams have entered regional competition which will be held on December 11, 2010. Mike Nishimuta set up a local website at www.cyber.alamoafa.org . The chapter will use this opportunity to present scholarships to the winning San Antonio area team.
AIR FEST BOOTH
J Sean Habina showed the incentive items she proposes to purchase for the upcoming air show and next year’s exposition. After a general group discussion she was given permission to place an order the items.
AETC EXPOSITION REPORT
Mike Nishimuta updated the status of preparations for the upcoming AETC Symposium Exposition (January 20-21, 2011). A general discussion on how to best utilize the ROTC cadet volunteers who will support the exposition.
TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION IN FREDERICKSBURG 22 – 23 July 2011
Ed Garland updated preparations for the convention which the Alamo chapter is hosting. To help control cost to attendees the Texas State AFA has offered to match funds with our chapter to cover some incidental costs normally passed on to attendees. It was moved and approved to allocate $500 to match the State AFA funds for these expenses.
MEETING LOCATI0N CHANGE
The November Executive Council meeting will be held at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway at 5:00 PM. We are trying out this location and new meeting time to see if it will be more convenient and allow more of our VPs and other members to attend this meeting.
RANDOLPH AFB RETIREE DAY
Tom Peterson offered to coordinate and man a booth at the November 30 retiree day being sponsored by the Retiree Affairs Office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 AWARDS BANQUET
Next year’s Blue Suit and Loos Banquet with are held on March 10, 2011 at the Lackland Gateway Club. Deborah Landry will oversee preparations as POC. More to come in future meetings.
TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION IN FREDERICKSBURG 22 – 23 July 2011
ARCON MEETING
Angelo State ROTC will be holding an ARCON meeting in San Antonio this fall.
The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter President Randy Coggins.
Next meeting is planned for 5:00 PM, November 9, at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway.
Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
November 4, 2010
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