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