January 13, 2015

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 January 13, 2015

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order by Alamo AFA Chapter President Paul Weseloh at 1730 hours. The meeting was held in the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce North Business Center.

 

ATTENDANCE

The following individuals signed in as attending: Paul Weseloh, Debbie Landry, Dave Pope, Alan Beaty, Bill Croom, Ollie Crawford, Randy Coggins, Darin Defendorf, Chris Cook, Ray Cornish, Gary Copsey, Thomas Rioux, Estrid “Viv” Serrano, Robert Jackson, April Howard, Jaime Vazquez, Joe Peltier, David Garver, Ed Garland, John Thurman, Joan Lopez, Christopher Hinds, Freddie Morales Torres, Douglas Nelson, and Tom Peterson.

 

INTRODUCTION

Bill Croom introduced, to those present, Alamo Chapter member Oliver “Ollie” Crawford.  A charter member of the Air Force Association (AFA), the Air Force nominated Crawford for the Elder Statesman of Aviation Award in both 1987 and 1988. He was awarded its highest tribute when named "Man of the Year" in 1989. In 1990, he was elected President of AFA. He was instrumental in the formation of the Air Force Memorial Foundation, instituted an AFA recognition program for members of Congress who supported a strong national defense, and another for executives from the aerospace industry. In 1992, Crawford received the Air Force’s Exceptional Service Award for his contributions to defense. Key to this award was the AFA role in the education of members of Congress on stealth technology.  Those military members present were able to have a group photograph taken with Ollie after the meeting.

 

AIR FORCE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM

Lt Col Carol Gorden, Kari Miller and Becky Dominguez gave an overview of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and how that program interfaces with the AFA Wounded Airman program.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

Alan Beaty gave the treasurer’s report. The most recent quarterly National AFA support payment has been received.

 

MEETING MINUTES

Minutes for the December 9 General Membership Executive Committee meeting were reviewed.  A motion was made and seconded to approve minutes as written.  Motion was approved by those present.

 

MILITARY NIGHT OUT (MNO)

John Thurman, Chapter Programs VP reported that VIA Transportation has agreed to provide dedicated bus support from Lackland to the MNO activities.  A briefing with BGen (select) Edwards has been scheduled.  A goal is to arrange for other organizations and businesses in San Antonio an opportunity to support the program on different evenings with financial support and volunteer manpower.

 

CHAPTER AEROSPACE EDUCATION FOUNDATION (AEF) REPORT

Dave Pope reported that the AEF is again participating in the Birdies for Charity program which is part of the Valero Texas Open activities.  All chapter proceeds (100%) this year go to the AFA Wounded Airman Program. The chapter AEP scholarship programs have kicked off for 2015.

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Darin Defendorf reported that the next golf tournament will be held November 16, 2015.

 

CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENT COMMENTS

Deb Landry reported that the chapter annual awards banquet will be held on March 5, 2015 at the Lackland Gateway Club. The chapter award categories have been adjusted to reflect the categories used by Joint Base San Antonio organizations in their internal annual awards programs.  She also mentioned that the chapter is looking for a volunteer to handle the scheduling of chapter presentations of annual National AFA awards to Air Force Junior ROTC programs in the greater San Antonio area.

 

AFA TEXAS REPORT

Gary Copsey reported that the next quarterly Texas State AFA meeting will be held the last weekend of March in the Houston area.  All chapter members interested are encouraged to attend.

 

CYBER PATRIOT

Chris Cook gave a report on the national and local programs.  More details can be found on the Alamo AFA Chapter web site.  www.alamoafa.org

 

CHAPTER CALENDAR

The on-line calendar is available on the chapter web-site at www.alamoafa.org .  If anyone has activities to be posted to the calendar, please forward the information to Douglas Nelson by email at dnelson004@outlook.com. Douglas also asked that if anyone has photos of any chapter activities they email them to him with captions so he can post to the photo section of the chapter web site.

 

A motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn the meeting.  Alamo AFA Chapter President Paul Weseloh did so at 1830 hours. 

 

 

 

 

Tom Peterson

Alamo AFA Chapter 234 Secretary

January 3, 2015