April 12, 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
April 12, 2011
MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter Vice President Al Swaim. This month’s meeting was held at the Sushihana Restaurant.

ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Al Swaim, Mike Nishimuta, Douglas Nelson, Dan O’Neal, Don Taylor, John Shroyer, Edward Garland, Joan Lopez, Ray Cornish, Manny Ramirez, Bill Croom, and Tom Peterson.

VETERANS COUNCIL REPORT
Don Taylor gave a report of activities of the local Veterans Council which is made up of representatives of several organizations supporting military issues. They are closely watching military and congressional activities regarding Tricare issues.

BLUE SUIT THANK-YOU NOTES
Al Swaim read several thank you notes received from both the Blue Suit attendees and the recruiting service.

TREASURER'S REPORT
There was no treasurer’s report available for the month’s meeting.

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

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 .

CYPER PATRIOT POSITION
Al Swaim reported that Randy Coggins is looking to establish a chapter program vice-president position for working interfacing chapter and community activities relating to cyber warfare and security issues. Any member interested in this position should contact our chapter of details.

AFA AEROSPACE EDUCATION AWARDS
Ed Garland presented information on National AFA Aerospace Awards. He sits on a committee for this activity. As nominees must be submitted by AFA chapters, Ed formally submitted the Alamo chapter’s nomination of Greg White for the individual award and CIAS for the unit award. These nominations will go forward to National AFA for consideration along with all other chapter nominees. The nominations were seconded and approved by vote of members present at this meeting.

STINSON FLIGHT # 2 ORDER OF THE DAEDALIANS
Ed Garland works with Stinson Flight #2 for their scholarship program. In the past we have supported them with a monetary contribution for one award but this year they are asking some additional funds for a second award. John Shroyer states that our AEF budget has an entry to support two awards this year. A general consensus of this meeting was to support them this year with understanding that this does not commit us at this level for future years.


TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION - 22 – 23 JULY 2011
Edward Garland reported that most preparations for this meeting, which our chapter is sponsoring this year, are finalized and in place. A venue for the golf tournament is still in negotiation phase and alternatives are being examined. Joan Lopez noted that a guest speaker for the meeting has not been announced yet. We will be seeking chapter members to volunteer to help provide on-site support as needed.


GOVERNMENT RELATION VP REPORT
Al Swaim reported that he has made numerous introductory approaches to our local elected officials and their offices. Due to the current congressional cycle there has not been much response to this point. He will continue to make approaches to these officials.

GAYLOR AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
Our chapter representative to the local leadership schools is Carlos Massiatte. He is working with the school(s) leadership to develop a plan for our participation in recognizing outstanding graduates. A general discussion was held on the future of the three local leadership schools and possible combinations of activities.

ALAMO AFA EXPOSITION REPORT
Mike Nishimuta gave a report on the meeting He and Randy Coggins attended with General Edward Rice, Air Education and Training Command Commander. General Rice was very appreciative of all the support received for this year’s symposium and exposition. Options on scheduling of future symposiums were discussed. Following that briefing Mike and Randy met with the sponsor of the Company Grade Officers Council to express the Alamo Chapter’s appreciation for the CGOC involvement in this year’s chapter awards banquet.

UPCOMING EVENTS

TEXAS STATE AFA SUMMER CONVENTION
In Fredericksburg Texas 22 – 23 July 2011


The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter Vice President Al Swaim.

Next meeting is planned for 5:00 PM, May 10, at the Sushihana Restaurant at 1810 NW Military Highway.




Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
May 5, 2011