October 11, 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
October 11, 2011
MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter Secretary Tom Peterson. This month’s meeting was held at the Lackland AFB Gateway Club.

ATTENDANCE

The following individuals signed in as attending: Dave Pope, Annie Howell, Ed Garland, Bill Croom, Alan Beaty, Chuck Ervin, Sean Habina, Derek Madison, John Shroyer, Joan Lopez, Paul Weseloh, Jerome Fletcher, Gary Copsey, Kasie Roberts, Ray Cornish, and Tom Peterson.

MINUTES FOR LAST MEETING

Minutes from last meeting were reviewed. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes as written.

TREASURER'S REPORT

The treasurer’s report as presented by Alan Beaty was reviewed. The report was approved as presented. Alan also requested input on the feasibility of excluding American Express from on-line payments for chapter activities due to their unique fee and processing requirements. No negative responses were noted. This action will be coordinated with Douglas Nelson for the web-site changes.

CHAPTER INCENTIVE ITEMS

Sean Habina reported that she had, at the directive of the chapter, purchased approximately $700 in incentive items for use at the upcoming Randolph Retiree Appreciation day and the November Air Show. We will reevaluate the items remaining after the Air Show to determine if we will need more for the Expo booth.

AETC SYMPOSIUM and ALAMO AFA EXPO BRIEFING

The website for exhibitors to reserve booth space should open up this week.

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 .

COMBAT BREAKFAST AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE

The date for this year’s Combat Breakfast will be November 8th. The Air Force Recruiting Service will be running the event for us again this year. Gary Copsey has volunteered to be the chapter POC to Recruiting Service for any issues that may arise.
CHAPTER AEF REPORT

Dave Pope reported that in addition to the last year’s Birdies for Charity® fund raiser efforts by chapter ROTC cadets, the Texas Valero Open has added another $6,000 donation to the AEF in support of ROTC activities.
Dave Pope also recognized John Shroyer for his many contributions to the Chapter AEF and also wished him a happy birthday.

CHAPTER STRATEGIC PLANNING

The long term strategic planning meetings to help establish the long term goals for chapter activity will be held October 15 at Randy Coggins’ office in Boerne, Texas


TEXAS STATE FALL CONVENTION

The upcoming state meeting will be held in Del Rio October 28 to 30, 2011.


RANDOLPH AFB RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY

This event will be held this year on October 22 at the Randolph Kendrick club. The chapter will have an information table at the activity.




The meeting was adjourned by Alamo AFA Chapter Secretary Tom Peterson.

Next meeting is planned for November 8th immediately following the Combat Breakfast at the Randolph Kendrick Club.





Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
November 6, 2011