July 9, 2013

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

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

MINUTES

 

For July 9, 2013

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter President Al Swaim. The meeting was held in the Randolph AFB Kendrick Club Tradition Room at 5pm.

 

ATTENDANCE

 

The following individuals signed in as attending: Al Swaim, Alan Beaty, Randy Coggins, Joan Lopez, Ray Cornish, Jim Whitmore, Deborah Landry, Ron Colunga, Tex Brown, Levette Stone, Nicole Basnight, Joe Peltier, Douglas Nelson, and Tom Peterson.

 

GUESTS

 

G Mitchell Bellamy, Mark Hess

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

Minutes from last meeting were reviewed.  A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made, seconded, and passed by those present. 

TREASURER'S REPORT

 

Alan Beaty presented the treasurer’s report.  The first quarter 2013 rebate check from AFA National has been received.  IRS filings are progressing with an August due date. The treasurers report was accepted as presented.

 

AFA AFSC CATEGORY SALUTE PROGRAM

 

CMSgt Cody at Randolph is working with Al Swaim to allow our chapter to present the award to the winning AETC Loadmaster at a future date to be determined.

 

AFA NATIONAL SPOUSE SCHOLARSHIP

 

Two scholarships were presented to individuals in the San Antonio area.  Al Swaim was able to personally present one of the awards.

 

24AF COMMANDERS RETIREMENT CEREMONY

 

Certificate from chapter was presented by AFA National representative Bob Largent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOUNDED WARRIER FAMILY ASSISTANCE

 

We participated in two activities last month.  One was Gary Copsey working with base programs to provide meals to WW families.  Deborah Landry and Tom Peterson represented the chapter at the Hearts Apart Dog Park Day and handed our water bottles as well as doggy treats for the pets.  Pictures are on the chapter web site.

 

ALS SUPPORT GRANT

 

Al Swaim reported that after extended consultation with the Judge Advocate representatives a method to allow chapter monetary support to the ALS program has been finalized.  This is an effort that has been working for an extended period.

MILITARY NIGHT FOUNDATION

Al Swaim reported that the Military City USA Foundation is looking at having a recurring Friday night activity for BMT graduates and their families to welcome them down town.  Several support organizations may be asked to help support this.  When more details are brought forward we can look at our capability to help support this activity.

 

CELEBRATE AMERICAS’S MILITYARY WEEK

We will be looking for volunteers to be chapter POC for the city’s SAM week.  Any volunteers please contact Al Swaim.

 

Civil Air Patrol Glider Camp

Chapter received a request to fund $500 to support one local cadet selected to attend.  Members present approved the concept but asked that the request be forwarded to the chapter AEF for consideration.

 

MEETING SCHEDULE

 

The September 10, 2013 general membership Executive Committee meeting will be held at the Randolph AFB Kendrick Club.

 

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 .

 

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

 

 

 

Tom Peterson

Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary

Aug 11, 2013