February 8, 2011

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
February 8, 2011
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, Gary Copsey, Annie Howell, Edward Garland, Ollie Crawford, Douglas Nelson, John Shroyer, Meghan McCormick, Ray Cornish, Al Swaim, Bill Croom, and Tom Peterson.

GUESTS
Noah Holler, Craig Smith, Dave Dietsch

BIRDIES FOR CHARITY
Craig Smith briefed on the Valero Texas Open which will be held on April 11 through 17, 2011. Part of the tournament is a celebration of military in San Antonio. Our chapter is partnering with the Valero Texas Open to support the program. The chapter has purchased a corporate sponsorship. We will work with our membership in several areas to support the fund raiser. Our ROTC chapters are getting involved in the support activities with proceeds of their efforts going directly to support their squadron activities.

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

TREASURER'S REPORT
The January 2011 report was accepted as presented. National AFA has gone to calendar year fiscal reporting rather than October to September fiscal reporting currently used by the chapter. The chapter will realign when possible to the new reporting period.

Alamo AFA EXPOSITION REPORT
Mike Nishimuta gave an after-action report for the AETC/AFA Symposium Exposition. There were 3900 registered attendees with 143 exposition booths. An AETC recognition ceremony will be held on February 25th. The booth awards for military exhibitors were a success. The chapter thanks Douglas Nelson for initiating and conduction this recognition program. Next year’s symposium will be one week earlier in the month so we will need to accelerate our preparations as this year progresses.


CHAPTER CALENDAR REVIEW
The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at alamoafa.org. If anyone has activities to be posted to the calendar, please forward the information to Douglas Nelson by email at dnelson004@satx.rr.com .

TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION
Edward Garland gave a briefing for the preparations for this meeting which our chapter is sponsoring this year. Annie Howell has volunteered to work with Ed Garland to oversee last minute issues as the meeting draws near. Edward will not be able to attend the meeting due to prior commitments.

JR ROTC BANQUET PRESENTERS
Meghan McCormick is working to find presenters for the AFA Award at the high school Jr ROTC banquets this spring. Anyone wishing to participate should contact her directly.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR
A general discussion was held on the method of nominating the chapter teacher of the year candidate. John Shroyer will try to contact Ralph Chalfant to determine what process has been used in the past.

EARL NORTH PARKER AWARDS
Annie Howell reports the essays are being received up to 18 February. At that time she will be working with chapter volunteers to evaluate the essays and determine award winners.

MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES
Ollie Crawford offered some thoughts on possible membership initiatives. He has connection with service providers at FBO offices nationwide where we might be able to place quality style membership brochure display boards. The chapter will work with him to review the possibilities of this proposal. He is also working with support organizations for Randolph AFB area and the Kelly AFB museum being developed. These areas will also have opportunities for partnering with our AFA chapter.

CHAPTER OFFICER ELECTION NOMINATIONS
Gary Copsey reported on the nominations for the annual chapter officer election to be held at the awards banquet. Randy Coggins is nominated for the second year as president. Allan Swaim is nominated for the executive vice president position. Alan Beaty and Tom Peterson are nominated again for treasurer and secretary positions. No other nominations were offered at this meeting so a motion was made, seconded, and passed to accept the nominations.

COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM VICE PRESIDENT
Steven Hall has accepted the position as the community partner program vice president.