1130 - 1300, October 12, 2010

West Point Society of Denver
Board of Directors Meeting
1130 - 1300, October 12, 2010
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
1400 Wewatta Street, Suite 600, Denver, CO  80202

Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 1138 by Thiessen.

Roll Call
Chuck Jones ’68, Robby Robinson ’68, Lindy Blackburn ’69, Sam Thiessen ’73, Dave Jackson ’73, Bob Walcott ’78, Dan Young ’94, and Mary St. Onge ’02.  A quorum was present.

Review Minutes
Draft minutes of 27 July 2010 were reviewed and praised for thoroughness.  A motion to approve was submitted and seconded.  Board approved minutes with unanimous vote.

Treasurer’s Report
Dave Jackson provided a detailed report of the board’s account balances.  We have $xxxxxx in the various accounts, including $xxxxxx in a money market account. 

Membership
Jackson reported that we have 925 total members in our area, 88 paid members, 47 life members, and 49 honorary members.  Jackson continues to reach out to new members in the area.  

Website
Board discussed the desire to make website maintenance easier for board members.  Jackson proposed that the website be transferred to a site powered by Google.  This issue will have to be addressed at the next board meeting when all interested parties are present to discuss pros and cons of changing website.  Thiessen would like to get a committee together to decide on one website, so that the board can consolidate its efforts and maintain one website efficiently.  The goal is to provide WPSD members with one website that is easy to use, that can be easily and timely updated, and that also allows board members to easily view minutes and other historical data. 

Admissions
Various board members will serve on congressional panels over the next two months.

WP Parents Club
The All Academy Ball this year is still scheduled for the last Monday in December (27) at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.  The guest speaker is MG Steve Best ’76.  Other upcoming events include a boodle exchange (30 boxes) and a seminar for the families of Firsties called Surviving Graduation. 

Quarterly Luncheons/Dinners
Bob Moscatelli spoke to members of the WPSD at Heather Ridge Country Club on 14 September 2010.  Feedback from those in attendance is that the presentation ran long.  In the future, speakers should be encouraged to keep their remarks to 30 minutes.  Upcoming quarterly event planned for 20 October 2010: Tom Petrie ’67 and Rich Adams ’67 will host and art exhibit and book signing. Rich Adams’ wrote a book entitled A Parting: A Story of West Point on the Eve of the Civil War.  A $10 cover charge will be collected to help defray costs of appetizers/drinks provided.

Classes/Societies Leadership Conference
Thiessen attended a leadership conference at West Point from 11-14 August 2010.  Thiessen brought back literature from the conference to share with the board.  Thiessen proposed that the WPSD purchase a gift for Jerry Miller to say thank you for allowing Thiessen to stay at his house during the conference.  Miller has already offered the same accommodations for the next conference.  The board unanimously voted to purchase a gift for Jerry Miller (up to $200).  Thiessen agreed to purchase and get the gift to Miller.

Founders Day 2011
Proposed dates for Founders Day 2011 are 4 March (Colorado Springs) and 5 March (Denver).  While tentative dates are set, the board places a higher priority on getting the Commandant, BG Rapp, as the guest speaker.  Therefore, dates will be adjusted to try to accommodate the Commandant’s schedule.  The University club is the front runner for the venue.  Thiessen will speak with Vince McDermott , USMA Chief of Alumni Affairs, and submit our speaker and dates request to AOG.

Army Air Force game
The WPSD will gather at the Fox and Hound Restaurant near the Park Meadows Mall to watch Army defeat Air Force (please!) in November.  The game is scheduled for kick off at 1000.  Thiessen will send out fliers to WPSD members this month.

By Laws Committees
More to follow after November elections.

Fall Newsletter
Martin sent out newsletter in September.  Great job as always Joel!   

Committee memberships
No Change. Thiessen clarified, based on the immediate prior meeting’s discussion, that Jones and Robinson remain on the nominations committee.

2010 Meeting Schedule
Proposed: 7 December (Navy Game) and 25 January 2011 (Annual Planning Mtg.) are tentative dates for upcoming meetings.  Dan Young will host the 7 December meeting at Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP at 1130.
Old/New Business
None.

Meeting Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 1255.

Board of Directors
West Point Society of Denver

Term Expirations after March 6, 2010 Founders Day Election

Serve To 2011        Serve To 2012        Serve To 2013

Lou Schroeder ’59    Lindy Blackburn ’69    Sam Thiessen ‘73
Bruce Miller ‘63    Dave Jackson ’73    John Greiman ‘81
Robby Robinson ’68    Steve Best ’76        Amy Efaw ‘89
Chris Petty ‘87        Bob Walcott ’78    Mike Lewis ‘90
Joel Martin ’02    Mary St. Onge ’02    Dan Young ‘94   
                                   

Chuck Jones ’68 Ex-Officio Immediate Past President
                   
Officers                       
President                    Sam Thiessen        
Vice President            Lindy Blackburn            
Treasurer                   Dave Jackson
Scribe/Secretary        Mary St. Onge            
           
Committees

Communications Website    Jackson/Greiman/Petty
Newsletter             Martin/Young            
Admissions            Walcott/Miller/Efaw/Karpuk           
    Programs            Blackburn/Robinson/Schroeder/Jones           
Career Assistance        Jones/Blackburn/Robinson/Jackson/Burke/Karpuk    
Assembly Input                    Jones/Martin
Membership             Jackson/Miller/Young/Greiman                
Nominations            Thiessen/ Miller/Blackburn/Young
                               
Liaisons
AF                Schroeder            
Navy                Schroeder            
Parents              Walcott

West Point Society of Denver Board of Directors Meeting 1130 - 1300, 27 July, 2010

West Point Society of Denver

Board of Directors Meeting

1130 - 1300, 27 July, 2010

Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
1400 Wewatta Street, Suite 600, Denver, CO  80202

Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 1137 by Thiessen.

Roll Call

 Lou Schroeder ’59, Chuck Jones ’68, Robby Robinson ’68, Sam Thiessen ’73, Dave Jackson ’73, Steve Best ’76, Bob Walcott ’78, John Greiman ’81, Amy Efaw ’89, Dan Young ’94, Mark Frank ’00, Jonnie Karpuk ’01, and Joel Martin ’02.  A quorum was present.

 

Review Minutes

Draft minutes of 18 May 2010 were reviewed.  Jones has received several edits for typos. He will insert these into the final minutes. A motion to approve was submitted and seconded.  These were approved with unanimous vote.

Treasurer’s Report

Dave Jackson reported that the transfer from Bridge had gone very well. Jackson was able to get us out of two service fees we were paying, saving $12.00 a month. We have two designated signatories, Jackson and Jones, for the accounts.

Jackson asked if there was a need for him to be bonded.  The Board agreed that, at our level of funds, it was unnecessary.

We have $xxxxx in the various accounts, including $yyyyy in a money market account.  The money market is currently less than 0.1%.  After discussion, Jackson was asked to meet with Joel Martin and anyone else that desired to be on a small committee to recommend better investments for the society’s funds.  Jackson will make a recommendation to the Board at the next meeting.

Bridge spoke to Thiessen and addressed his Board position.  He concluded that it would be very difficult for him to be an effective Board member from Arizona. The Board agreed and moved that his position be terminated.  The Board expressed great appreciation for the many years of strong service from Bridge.

Golf

Joel Martin announced that this year’s Tri-Service Academy Golf tournament was held on Friday June 18.  The Joel Martin/Bill Sumner/Matt White/Pete Mangold foursome scored 19 under par, besting all others by over 7 strokes, and winning again for ARMY!!!! Martin stated that he had not taken the trophy to the event and was chastised by some for his hubris. Martin will write up an article for the newsletter, which we will also submit to AOG.  Army will be the host for next year’s tournament.  Martin will work with the AFA to get a Friday morning tee time for the tourney and organize the rest of the tourney.

 

Membership

Jackson reported that we have 914 total members in our area, 190 paid members, 48 life members, 50 honorary members, 22 associate members and 13 liaison members.  Jackson reported that he is sending postcards to new members, telling them of the society, our web site, and inviting them to join us in our activities.

Website

Greiman reported that he is working on updating the website.  Greiman will head a committee of himself, Mark Frank, and Alec Lee and make a report at the next board meeting for a way ahead.

 

Admissions

Walcott reported that 21 Colorado candidates for the upcoming class reported for R-Day.  19 candidates have accepted and 1-2 more offers are pending. The new Class will have 1400 candidates entering.  The Cadet Send Off at Wings over the Rockies was a hit.  Amy Efaw represented the Society, as her daughter is one of the new candidates.

WP Parents Club

Walcott reported that the Parents Club met to address Surviving Beast with 6 families in attendance.  There will be an All Colorado Picnic on 14 August at the South Dock for Acceptance day weekend.  Thiessen stated that he would be there for the Leadership Conference and planned to attend.  Army is hosting the All Academy Ball this year.  It is scheduled for the last Monday in Dec, 27 Dec.

 

Army Air Force game

This will be televised in 2010, and we will have a gathering to watch Army defeat Air Force in November. Karpuk volunteered to help Schroeder find a venue and set up the Air Force viewing.  They will coordinate with Air Force to invite their attendance.

 

Army Navy game

Schroeder reported that Cool River has been reserved for this year’s game.  We anticipate that Navy will have to worry about 2011.

Classes/Societies Leadership Conference

Thiessen reported that he plans to attend and plans to stay with Jerry Miller for the 8-10 Aug conference.

Quarterly Luncheons/Dinners

Bob Moscatelli was the Deputy Commandant of Cadets when women were admitted to the Academy.  He will give a presentation on those times on 14 September 2010.

Rich Adams ’67 has contacted Thiessen and stated that he and Tom Petrie ’67 are planning a book signing and art exhibit sometime in the September/October time frame. 

Letters to Congressional Delegations

Thiessen reported that these have been sent out soon for the upcoming class of candidates, noting that Bruce Miller be coordinating with the Congressional staffers for attendees. 

 

By Laws Committees

Schroeder reported that the ByLaws Committee was moving, but slowly. Bob Berry, Hon. 69 will serve as counsel. He thought there would be more action after the elections were completed.

Fall Newsletter

Martin will be sending out the newsletter by early September.  Anyone wishing to include an article for the newsletter needs to send their information to Martin NLT Tuesday 31 August. 

Committee memberships

Thiessen reviewed the committee membership and updated them. A complete list is attached.  If you desire to participate on any committee, please contact Thiessen.

2010 Meeting Schedule

Proposed: 12 October (Air Force Game), 7 December (Navy Game) and 25 January 2011 (Annual Planning Mtg.) as tentative dates for our meetings.  The 12 Oct meeting will also be held at Young’s office during lunch time.  The Board thanked Dan for being an excellent host again!

Old/New Business

Thiessen plans to meet with Shambach and Mike Boatner, the incoming Pikes Peak President. Schedules have not worked yet.  It is likely this meeting will occur during the Leaders Conference at West Point, which Mike Boatner, WPSPPR Vice Presidient, will attend.

Thiessen addressed Founder’s Day.  It was the sentiment of the Board that the University Club was an excellent venue and should be examined again for next year. The Commandant, BG Rapp, has a sister in Lakewood, and his parents are in Dumont. He would be an excellent speaker for Founder’s Day.  Thiessen will work with Hicklin to see if his father could put in a good word for us for next year’s Founder’s Day.

There is an event for BG Robin Olds at the Wings over the Rockies. It is scheduled for 20 August.

There will be an excellent film, Restrepo, at Chez Artiste on Friday 6 August about the war in Afghanistan. Karpuk was a member of the 173d ABN BDE out of Vicenza, Italy.  The brigade is a very small, close knit, and somewhat prestigious brigade. Karpuk has heard is that it's an extremely well put together film that shows life as a combat soldier as it really is. 

Meeting Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 1302.

Chuck Jones ‘68

Board of Directors

West Point Society of Denver

Term Expirations after March 6, 2010 Founders Day Election

Serve To 2011                       Serve To 2012                        Serve To 2013

Lou Schroeder ’59     Lindy Blackburn ’69   Sam Thiessen ‘73

Bruce Miller ‘63         Dave Jackson ’73        John Greiman ‘81

Robby Robinson ’68  Steve Best ’76              Amy Efaw ‘89

Chris Petty ‘87                       Bob Walcott ’78          Mike Lewis ‘90

Joel Martin ’02           Mary St. Onge ’02       Dan Young ‘94           

                                                                                                          

Chuck Jones ’68 Ex-Officio Immediate Past President

                                                                         

Officers                                                                      

President                                  Sam Thiessen              

Vice President                          Lindy Blackburn                                 

Treasurer                                 Dave Jackson

Scribe/Secretary                                   Mary St. Onge                         

                                               

Committees

Communications Website       Jackson/Greiman/Petty

Newsletter                               Martin/Young                                    

Admissions                              Walcott/Miller/Efaw/Karpuk                           

            Programs                                  Blackburn/Robinson/Schroeder/Jones                        

Career Assistance                    Jones/Blackburn/Robinson/Jackson/Burke/Karpuk    

Assembly Input                                   Jones/Martin

Membership                            Jackson/Miller/Young/Greiman                                             

Nominations                            Thiessen/ Miller/Blackburn/Young

                                                                                              

Liaisons

AF                                          Schroeder                               

Navy                                      Schroeder                               

Parents                                   Walcott

WPSD Board Meeting May 18, 2010

Call to Order


Meeting called to order at 1134 by Thiessen.



Roll Call

Lou Schroeder ’59, Bruce Miller ’63, Chuck Jones ’68, Robby Robinson ’68, Lindy Blackburn ’69, Sam Thiessen ’73, Dave Jackson ’73, Steve Best ’76, Bob Walcott ’78, Amy Efaw ’89, Dan Young ’94, Mark Frank ’00, Jonnie Karpuk ’01, and Joel Martin ’02. A quorum was present.



Introductions

Mark Frank and Jonnie Karpuk were new visitors to the Board. The Board introduced themselves to the visitors.



Review Minutes

Minutes of 23 February 2010 were reviewed. A motion to approve was submitted and seconded. These were approved with unanimous vote.



Treasurer’s Report

Jay Bridge contacted Thiessen last night and announced that he was moving to Arizona. He was already in AZ, so there was not a Treasurer’s report. Bridge will be back in Colorado next week and will do a handover to a new Treasurer. Blackburn will also participate in the hand over for continuity.

Robinson reported that he had filed the 990N tax report with the IRS. The Board discussed the continuing requirement and delegated the task to the Vice president to do on an annual basis, which can be included in our by-laws



Golf

Joel Martin announced that this year’s Tri-Service Academy Golf tournament would be held on Friday June 18 with an 0800 start. Air Force is running the Tourney this year. Hopefully, we will also get the announcement up on the web site. We are looking forward to another championship in this event!



Thiessen also announced that the AUSA Golf Tourney will be on June 14 at Buffalo Run Golf Course in northern Aurora.



Membership

Jackson reported that we have 890 total members in our area, 208 paid members, 51 life members, and 49 honorary members. There was another long discussion about the AOG member data base, the WP.org member data base, and the WPSD member data base. Jackson has now combined and consolidated the AOG, WP.org and the WPSD data bases and is resolving any conflicts. This has been a huge task and many thanks go to Dave for undertaking this task.



Admissions

Walcott reported that all nomination slates for the upcoming class have been completed. As of this report 19 candidates have accepted and 1-2 more offers are pending. The new Class will have 1400 candidates entering.



Walcott reported that there were over 400 candidates at the All Academy Day. Robinson reported that there is a continued need for funds to cover the costs of the venue (janitorial services, opening the hall, etc.). He moved that the Board budget $100 a year for the foreseeable future to assist with these costs. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.



WP Parents Club

Walcott reported that the New Cadet SendOff will be on June 13 at Wings Over the Rockies. Amy Efaw plans to attend, as her daughter enters the academy this summer.



Army Navy game

Schroeder reported that Cool River has been reserved for this year’s game. We anticipate that Navy will have to worry about 2011.



Summer Leadership Seminar

Blackburn reported that he had not received any applications for this year’s scholarship.



Classes/Societies Leadership Conference

Thiessen reported that this is a great program and we have been invited to West Point to participate by the AOG for the 8-10 Aug conference. Thiessen plans to attend.



Air Force Game

This will be televised in 2010 and we will have a gathering to watch Army defeat Air Force in November.



Quarterly Luncheons/Dinners

The Conrad Nutting presentation was very well received. We had a great turn out. Dumitri’s restaurant did an outstanding job in hosting us.

Bob Moscatelli was the Deputy Commandant of Cadets when women were admitted to the Academy. He has volunteered to give a presentation on those times.

John Barry AFA ’73 is the Director of Public Schools for Aurora and is another potential speaker.



Letters to Congressional Delegations

Thiessen reported that these will be sent out soon for the upcoming class of candidates, noting that Bruce Miller had volunteered to coordinate assignment of WPSD grads to represent us on Congressional admissions panels. Miller asked that anyone with a Congressional staffer contact name, to forward the same to Bruce. The question was raised about the Wyoming delegation. Miller will research and see who covers them.



By Laws Committees

Schroeder reported that the ByLaws Committee was gathering past versions of the document. Schroeder reported that the committee comprises Lewis, St. Onge, Blackburn, Jones, and Best as members, with Bob Berry Hon ’69 as counsel.



Past President’s Meeting

Thiessen reported this meeting was held 9 January 2010 and he has sent out minutes to all board members.



Winter Newsletter

Martin will be sending out the newsletter by 1 June 2010. Anyone wishing to include an article for the newsletter needs to send their information to Martin NLT Friday 21 May.



Nominating Committee for Board Members

Jones reports the results of the election of Board members at this year's Founder's Day.

6 Board Members were nominated and elected by unanimous proclamation. They include the following:



Sam Thiessen

Jay Bridge

Mike Lewis

Dan Young

John Greiman

Amy Efaw



Jones proposed a slate of new officers as President – Thiessen, Vice President –– Blackburn, Secretary -- St Onge, Treasurer – Jackson. The slate was seconded and approved unanimously.



2010 Meeting Schedule

Proposed: 27 July (Leadership Conf.), 12 October (Air Force Game), 7 December (Navy Game) and 25 January 2011 (Annual Planning Mtg.) as tentative dates for our meetings. The 27 Jul meeting will be held at Young’s office during lunch time.



Old/New Business

There was no old or new business reported.



Meeting Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 1300.



Chuck Jones ‘68

WPSD Board Meeting Feb 23, 2010

Call to Order


Meeeting called to order at 1132 by Sam Thiessen ‘73



Roll Call

Lindy Blackburn 69, Jay bridge 86, John Greiman 81, Dave Jackson 73, George MacDonald 46, Joel Martin 02, Bruce Miller 63, Lou Schroeder 59, Bob Walcott 78, Dan Young 94, Sam Thiessen ‘73. A quorum was present.



Review Minutes

Minutes of 26 January 2010 Planning Meeting were reviewed. A motion to approve was passed by unanimous vote.



Treasurer’s Report

Jay Bridge reviewed WPSD expenses incurred for 2009 and proposed a 2010 budget, providing handouts of these items for Board examination. Total receipts were $xxxxx

and outflows were $xxxx leaving a net surplus of $xxxx.



A discussion followed regarding the expense of the newsletter, alternative methods of sending and the issuance of an annual roster.



Founders Day – March 6, 2010



Board reviewed a list of duty assignments that had been made and directors agreed to several additional assignments. There was discussion about confusion in the website sign-up procedure. Jay Bridge assured that sign-ups were going forward as in the past, and that the numbers were running roughly the same as past years, and maybe a little ahead. John Greiman said that he would look into the internet sign-up procedures.



Agendum

The following items were reported and incurred limited discussions with no motions or voting:

Admissions and WP Parents Club activities were discussed by Bob Walcott.

Programs and events, including

Tri-Service Golf Outing – Joel Martin is looking into date

Summer Leadership Seminar – Lindy Blackburn will report on this program at the next meetin

Classes/Societies Leadership Conference

Quarterly Luncheons – Conrad Netting is planned for 27 April 2010

Letter to Congressional offices offering WPSD assistance in nomination interviews – Thiessen will get out before summer.

Standing Committees – reviewed committees for update in next newsletter

By laws review committee – Schroeder has proposed committee membership and is developing an agenda.



Website update – badly need to get member access to society data.



January newsletter – Out with positive comments.



Nominating Committee for Board members – Jones is committee chair. They will submit the board nominations at Founders Day, and officer nominations at the following meeting in May.



George MacDonald 46

Secretary Pro Tem

Board of Directors Meeting - Jan 26, 2010

1830 - 2045, 26 January, 2010

Heather Ridge Country Club

13521 East Iliff Avenue Aurora, CO 80014



Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 1837 by Thiessen.



Roll Call

Tom Hicklin ’57, Lou Schroeder ’59, Bruce Miller ’63, Lindy Blackburn ’69, Sam Thiessen ’73, Dave Jackson ’73, Steve Best ’76, Bob Walcott ’78, John Greiman ’81, Chris Petty ’87, Mike Lewis ’90, Dan Young ’94, Joel Martin ’02, and Mary St. Onge ‘02. A quorum was present.



Review Minutes

Minutes of 10 December 2009 were reviewed. A motion to approve was submitted by Schroeder with Walcott second. These were approved with unanimous vote.



Treasurer’s Report

Bridge emailed in the Treasurer’s report since he could not be physically present at the meeting His treasury report follows:



“I was audited by Chuck Jones in December and think he passed me to continue.



The budget, I will report at the next meeting the Year end results and the budget. But, if anyone is concerned not much has changed in the last 8 years. As coop would say we got a about 5k....As Jay would say we got about 20k.”



Jones reported the following via email:



“Jay correctly points out that I did review the financial records for 2008 and 2009 and found them to be in good shape. I did not do a formal audit of them, but compared the checking account records to the receipts, invoices, and deposits. The records appear to be consistent with the Treasurer's reports for the past two years.



Jay is going to talk to the bank about a some times monthly service fee to see if it can be waived entirely.”







Membership

Jackson reported that we have 925 total members in our area, 179 paid members, 50 life members, and 51 honorary members. There was a long discussion about the AOG member data base, the WP.org member data base, and the WPSD member data base. Jackson is in the process of combining and consolidating the AOG, WP.org and the WPSD data bases and resolving any conflicts. This has been a huge task and many thanks go to Dave for undertaking this task.



Admissions

Walcott reported that all nomination slates for the upcoming class have been completed. As of this report 5 candidates have accepted and 5 more offers are pending.



WP Parents Club

Walcott reported that the All Academy Ball was 28 Dec, 2009 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and was a great event.



Army Navy game

Disregarding the final score of Army 3 – Navy 17, this was a great event. Unfortunately, we get to host it AGAIN next year on December 11th and the same venue has been reserved.



Founder’s Day

Young reported that the planning is nearly done and everyone is anticipating the event this year. The map, directions, payment option and menu is on the website. The guest speaker is MG David G. Perkins who is Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division & Ft Carson. Bridge reported via email that he can do the program and supplies but that he will need help with gifts and flags. He is also taking the RSVP’s as they come in.



Tri Service Golf Outing

Martin reported that Air Force is the sponsor for the event this year and no date has been set yet. We are looking forward to another championship in this event!



Summer Leadership Seminar

Blackburn reported that we gave out 2 scholarships last year for this very important function. The application process for this upcoming summer is open now. Schroeder motioned that the board approve one scholarship for this year and Walcott seconded the motion. This was unanimously approved by the board.



Classes/Societies Leadership Conference

Thiessen reported that this is a great program and we have been invited to West Point to participate by the AOG.



Pike’s Peak Liaison

Thiessen said that there are plans to meet with the Pike’s Peak chapter each year.



Air Force Game

This will be televised in 2010 and we will have a gathering to watch Army defeat Air Force in November.



Quarterly Luncheons

The next one will be on 27 April 2010.



Letters to Congressional Delegations

Thiessen reported that these had been sent out in May for the upcoming class of candidates and that we have gotten a good response from most of the officials.



Committees

Thiessen asked to set up a new committee to review the bylaws to ensure that they are complete and that all changes during board meetings have been incorporated. Schroeder volunteered to chair this committee with Lewis, St. Onge, Blackburn, Jones, and Best as members.



Thiessen also wanted to change the communication committee. Jackson volunteered to chair this with Greiman as a member. Previous member Petty is removed from the committee since he is tied up in his duties with the CO National Guard.



Past President’s Meeting

Thiessen reported this meeting was held 9 January 2010 and he will be sending out minutes.



New Initiatives

Best reported that he is still working on an award process for Eagle Scouts and Gold Award Girl Scouts to help increase visibility of our society.



Winter Newsletter

Martin will be sending out the newsletter on 2 Feb 2010. Anyone wishing to include an article for the newsletter needs to send their information to Martin NLT Monday 1 Feb. Petty volunteered to add an article from his War College studies for a new “Strategy Corner”.



Nominating Committee for Board Members

Robinson, Jones, and Schroeder are the nominating committee for board members and will nominate 4-5 more members during this Founder’s Day. Officers will be set on the first meeting after Founder’s Day. There was a motion from Miller to make Jim Harrington the 3rd Board Member Emeritus which was seconded by Blackburn. The motion passed by unanimous vote.



2010 Meeting Schedule

Proposed: 23 February (FD), 11 May (SLS/Plebe--/Parent), 27 July (Leadership Conf.), 12 October (Air Force Game), 7 December (Navy Game) and 25 January 2011 (Annual Planning Mtg.) as tentative dates for our meetings. The 23 Feb meeting will be held at Schroeder’s office during lunch time.



Old/New Business

There was no old or new business reported.



Meeting Adjourn

Schroeder motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Walcott. After a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 2045.