February 15, 2012

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 COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
For February 15, 2012

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter President Randy Coggins. This month’s meeting was held at the Lackland Gateway Club

ATTENDANCE
The following individuals signed in as attending: Randy Coggins, Al Swaim, John Shroyer, Paul Weseloh, Brent Boller, Chuck Ervin, Kevin Slater, Joyce Hons, Ed Garland, Joe Peltier, Carlos Massiatte, Gary Copsey, Sara Hoh, Eric Estrada, Ray Cornish, Dave Pope, and Tom Peterson.

GUESTS
Garry Miles, Jonathan Lovejoy, Alexander Chavez, Steven Blose, and Michael Morales.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMUNITY PARTNER – NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNIION
Jonathan Lovejoy and Michael Morales of the Navy Federal Credit Union introduced themselves. Navy Federal Credit Union is very interested in being involved in the local military community and the Alamo AFA chapter.

TREASURER'S REPORT
The treasurer’s report was reviewed. The report was approved as presented.

AETC SYMPOSIUM and ALAMO AFA EXPO BRIEFING
Al Swaim gave a recap summary of the expo held in January. From AETC's perspective, the EXPO was "the best to date" (Gen Rice). Their team was surprised by some bills they had not expected; none had to do with us. They reported 3,396 registered attendees plus 150 volunteers. The Banquet was attended by 856. There was a challenge getting people seated for the two luncheons resulting in late start. They intend to add more "movement" time for the next event. They expressed a desire to have more boards around the floor with maps and locations. They were very pleased that AFA effectively used their hotel room allocations. All in all, they remain very pleased with our partnership and look forward to an even better 2014. Al also attended the AETC Salute to (symposium) Volunteers representing Alamo AFA Chapter.
Randy Coggins then reported that since there will not be an AETC symposium in 2012, the chapter will be looking for an alternative fund raising activity next year, possibly a golf tournament. The tournament will have a theme of supporting our Wounded Airman program.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Randy Coggins briefed that AFA National has recently found many members on the national data base not affiliated with any local chapter. They have assigned these individuals to local chapters based on the members’ ZIP codes on file. This action has upped our membership numbers to approximately 4000 affiliated members for Alamo AFA Chapter. We will be working with our membership VP to find a way to welcome, communicate, and reach out to these individuals.


AWARDS BANQUET
The planning process by the Randolph Company Grade Officers Council is ongoing and on track for the March 8, 2012 awards banquet. Sara Hoh is the CGOC POC for this year’s banquet and briefed on preparations. The AETC Commander will be attending the banquet this year. A general discussion was held on ways to expedite the presentation of awards while still acknowledging the individual awardee’s accomplishment(s).

CHAPTER OFFICER ELECTION NOMINATIONS
Gary Copsey reported that the following individuals have accepted their names being place in nomination to serve for next year’s chapter offices:
President – Allan Swaim
Vice President – Tom Arko
Treasurer – Alan Beaty (incumbent)
Secretary – Tom Peterson (incumbent)
The election of chapter officers will be held at the March 8th banquet meeting.

CYBER PATRIOT IV
Randy Coggins briefed that the national championship for this year will be held at the AFA Cyber Conference on March 22 through 23. Of 1,014 teams nationwide entered there will be 24 finalists competing. We have two San Antonio teams represented, one in the service division and one in the open division. Our chapter presents awards to the highest placing San Antonio area team.

ALAMO AFA AEROSPACE EDUCATION FOUNDATION REPORT
Dave Pope briefed that he presented checks for $6,000 to UTSA to help with their Scholarship Program and Arnold Air Society. He also updated EXCOM on the most recent Foundation meeting where it was voted to proceed with investing up to 15% of Foundation funds on individual stocks within the parameters that were discussed at the meeting and recorded in the Foundation's minutes. The Foundation's investment advisor will present a purchasing plan that includes at least 12 stocks within this guidance as well as a plan to mitigate any large losses in the market during downturns or, put another way, give us an exit strategy. The Foundation will invite the President, VP and Treasurers to attend as well. Following that presentation, it will be up to the Foundation and EXCOM to agree on the way ahead with our investment plan. Dave Pope and others from Chapter will be invited to attend a meeting with the Joint Base Airmen Leadership School (ALS) Commandant as soon as a meeting can be arranged. The purpose of that meeting will be to determine if there is good synergy in a program involving the Alamo Chapter and the ALS.


AFA TEXAS SPRING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Joan Lopez, AFA Texas Secretary, announced final arrangements had been made for the AFA Texas Spring Executive Committee Meeting in Denton TX 2-4 March at the Best Western Premier. The guest speaker for the Saturday evening dinner will be Mike Dunn AFA President. All reserved rooms for the event at the Best Western have been booked and arrangements are being made for attendees to stay at another hotel within walking distance. She will send out an email letting everyone know the new hotel information and post it on the AFA Texas website. Attendees need to send registration forms to the Denton Chapter.

NCO ACADEMY GRADUATION
Paul Weseloh attended the Gaylor NCOA Class 12-2 Diploma and Award ceremony on 14 Feb 2012. Alamo Chapter sponsors the Distinguished Graduate Awards and Paul represented the Chapter in helping present the awards and a one year membership to AFA. The event was highlighted by the attendance of CMSAF (Ret) Gaylor at the ceremony.









JR ROTC AWARDS
John Shroyer is coordinating the volunteer list for Alamo AFA members to present the Alamo AFA awards at the area high school Jr ROTC spring banquets. Following is a list of those schools for which we still need a volunteer. Alice, Brandeis, Canyon NB, Clark, Eagle Pass, San Marcos, Southside, OConnor, Mem Victoria, Medina, and Kerrville Tivy. In addition the UTSA ROTC banquet will also need a volunteer presenter. Presenters just need to attend and represent the chapter by handing the awards over to the winning cadet. There are usually at least 10 to 15 different organizational representatives from other support groups there. Any member can volunteer and should contact John Shroyer at 433awccm3@satx.rr.com .

CHAPTER CALENDAR
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 .

AFA MEMBERSHIP PRACTICES
A general discussion was held on the observed results of the current chapter practice of awarding a one year AFA membership to PME and Banquet award winners.

MINUTES FOR LAST MEETING
Minutes from last meeting were reviewed. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the minutes as written.
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The meeting was adjourned by chapter president Randy Copsey. The March 13, 2012 Executive Committee meeting will be held at the Randolph Kendrick Club at 5:00 PM (1700).





Tom Peterson
Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary
March 6, 2012