Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, July 10, 2018

WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DENVER

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 1130-1300

American Legion Post 1, 5400 East Yale Avenue, Denver, CO 80222

1.       Call to order – Brian MacDonald at 11:30 AM

a.       Thirteen voting board members were in attendance, making a quorum.

b.       Board members attending:

Dave Jackson          Brian MacDonald          Lou Schroeder              Tim Griesmer

Lindy Blackburn      Joel Martin                    Sam Thiessen               Andy Benson

Cory Wroblewski    Lee Van Horn                 Tom Carroll                    Mark Frank

Chad Dalton

c.       One guest in attendance: Guy Higgins, USNA

2.       Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes – Tim Griesmer

a.       Minutes from March 3, 2018 general membership meeting were approved 13-0.

b.       Minutes from the May 1, 2018 board meeting were approved 13-0 with one amendment:

i.          Section 2.b., change “2019” to “2018.”

c.       The Society’s 2017-2018 Distinguished Society Application was submitted prior to the deadline. The Society met the criteria for distinguished society recognition.

3.       West Point Leadership and Ethics Program – Joel Martin

a.       After approval of the minutes, the board discussed the criteria for the Friend of West Point nominations as well as the Leadership & Ethics Seminar.

b.       Joel Martin suggested nominating GEN(R) Casey as a Friend of West Point in conjunction with an invitation to speak at the seminar.

c.       Lindy Blackburn offered to contact MG(R) St. Onge as a possible speaker at the seminar as well as to gather other suggestions for speakers.

d.       Joel Martin is currently working with DU for facilities and targeting March as a date for the first seminar. He is also working on compiling a list of contacts for high schools.

e.       Chad Dalton suggested holding a special golf tournament to help raise funds for the seminar.

4.       Treasurer’s Report – Dave Jackson

a.       Current membership is 59 lifetime members and 101 active regular members.

b.       Current earmarked funds include $375 for outreach and $400 for the SLE scholarship.

c.       Dave Jackson announced that BIZNet will hold an event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on July 17 at 7:30 am.

d.       The treasurer’s report was approved 13-0 (see attachment).

e.       There was a motion to increase the funding for college fairs from $375 to $600. The motion passed 13-0.

5.       Admissions Update – Tom Carroll

a.       20 new cadets entered the Class of 2022 from Colorado (15 from the WPSD area)

b.       Class of 2022:

                                                             a.      331 files opened, a slight increase

                                                             b.      109 received nominations

                                                             c.      38 qualified, 24 offers of admission (4 declinations)

                                                             d.      5 entering USMAPS

c.       Class of 2023:

                                                             a.      172 files opened (107 in WPSD area)

d.       Tom Carroll requested more help with the Field Force, particularly in Parker and Elbert County.

6.       USS Colorado Commissioning Reception – Brian MacDonald and Guy Higgins

a.       The WPSD was named as an honorary plankowner in appreciation for the Society’s support of the commissioning ceremony. Traditionally, a member of the crew on the date of commissioning is a plankowner.

7.       West Point Leadership Conference - Brian MacDonald

a.       Brian MacDonald and Joel Martin will attend the Leadership Conference at West Point from Aug. 15-18.

b.        Brian MacDonald requested that any society members who wish to have issues addressed at the conference should send them to him.

8.       Quarterly Meeting – Joel Martin

a.       The next quarterly meeting will be held sometime after Labor Day.

b.       Joel Martin requested suggestions for speakers.

9.       SLE Scholarship – Brain MacDonald and Tom Carroll

a.       The Society awarded the 2018 SLE scholarship to Paul Budoff.

10.   Picnic AAR – Mark Frank

a.       The annual picnic was cancelled this year due to a lack of interest.

b.       There were no major changes to the planning this year, so the board will need to increase the outreach efforts next year.

c.       The board also decided that it should stress registration next year since it is assumed that some people may have decided they would simply show up to the picnic without registering.

11.   Baseball Games – Brian MacDonald

a.       July 14- 6 individuals signed up (20 seats held)

b.       August 11- 5 individuals signed up (20 seats held)

12.   Golf Tournament – Chad Dalton

a.       The annual golf tournament will be held on Aug. 3 at the USAFA Blue Course.

b.       There are currently 10 participants signed up.

c.       Chad Dalton requested additional announcements be sent to the Society. An announcement will be made at BIZNet and another email will be sent out.

13.   Young Grad Engagement – Cory Wroblewski

a.       The Society will host a Bikes & Brews young graduate event on July 27 at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead.

b.       Announcements for the event will be made at BIZNet and via email.

14.   New Business – Brian MacDonald

a.       Founder’s Day will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the University Club.

b.       Brian MacDonald appointed a Founder’s Day Committee consisting of Brian MacDonald, Andy Benson, Lee Van Horn, Cory Wroblewski, and Dave Jackson.

c.       Brian MacDonald appointed a Bylaws Review and Update Committee consisting of Lou Schroeder, Sam Thiessen, Bob Walcott, Joel Martin, Dave Jackson, and Lindy Blackburn.

The next board meeting will be held October 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM, at American Legion Post 1, 5400 East Yale Avenue, Denver CO 80222.

The meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM.

Submitted by: Tim Griesmer, ’02

Attachment: Treasurer’s Report July 10, 2018

West Point Society of Denver

July 10, 2018

Treasurer Report

Financials (bank actuals) effective 7/6/2018

                       

Checking              $6978.03

Savings                 $7,919.11

CD1                       $6,123.35

CD2                       $6,670.14

$27,690.63

Accounts receivable: (effective 2/18)

Dues:                    $0

Rockies:                $129.20

Golf:                      $0

                               

Earmarked Funds:

Earmarked Funds

Outreach               $375

SLE Scholarship   $400

Membership 

                                   

Total                                          1053

Lifetime                                     59       

Active Regular Members         101     

Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, May 1, 2018

WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DENVER

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 1130-1300

American Legion Post 1, 5400 East Yale Avenue, Denver, CO 80222

1.       Call to order – Brian MacDonald at 11:30 AM

a.       Eight voting board members were in attendance, making a quorum.

b.       Board members attending:

Dave Jackson          Brian MacDonald          Lou Schroeder              Tim Griesmer

Mike Euperio          Joel Martin                     Sam Theissen               Andy Benson

Bob Walcott (ex officio)

c.       One guest in attendance: Lee Van Horn ’12 attended as a prospective board member

2.       Revised Board of Directors Membership – Bob Walcott

a.       There was a motion to elect Lee Van Horn ’12 to the Board of Directors. The motion passed 8-0, bringing the total board membership to 15.

b.       There was a motion to elect the following slate of officers for a term beginning in May 2018. The motion passed 8-0.

                                                               i.      President - Brian MacDonald

                                                             ii.      Vice President – Joel Martin

                                                           iii.      Vice President for Admissions – Tom Carroll

                                                           iv.      Treasurer – Dave Jackson

                                                             v.      Secretary – Tim Griesmer

c.       A revised Board of Directors membership roster is included as an addendum to these minutes.

3.       Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes – Tim Griesmer

a.       Minutes from January 30, 2018 annual planning were approved on a motion of 8-0.

b.       Minutes from the February 20, 2018 board meeting were approved on a motion of 8-0.

4.       Treasurer’s Report – Dave Jackson

a.       The Treasurer’s report from January 30, 2018 annual planning meeting was approved on a motion of 8-0.

b.       The Treasurer’s report from the February 20, 2018 board meeting was approved on a motion of 8-0.

c.       There is currently about $27,000 in the Society’s accounts.

                                                               i.      $105 receivable-dues from last month

                                                             ii.      $375 earmarked for outreach

                                                           iii.      Founder’s Day made a $559 profit

d.       There are currently 59 lifetime members.

e.       There are currently 101 dues paying members.

f.        Dave Jackson informed the Board that he is no longer receiving hails and farewells from AOG. Bob Walcott will inquire about the a reason and available solutions on his next trip to West Point.

5.       Admissions Update – Bob Walcott for Tom Carroll

a.       Statewide there are 21 acceptances for the Class of 2022, 5 USMAPS and 10 accepted to SLE.

b.       The Society supported several Academy days.

c.       Bob Walcott will ask Tom Carroll if the Society is planning to present an SLE scholarship this year. To date, none has been awarded.

d.       Parents’ Club sendoff will be June 16 in Centennial. The Club has not requested any Society support, but Bob Walcott will ask if they want a WPSD representative to attend.

6.       Founder’s Day AAR – Brian MacDonald

a.       157 attended

b.       Brian MacDonald also attended the inaugural John Paul Jones dinner, hosted by USNA alumni.

c.       There was a lot of positive feedback about the speaker, BG Hodne.

d.       Some attendees asked for a longer Benny Haven’s hour prior to the dinner. The Board will consider a 90 minutes Benny Haven’s hour next year.

e.       The Board was pleased with the photography work done by TF ISO and plans to invite them again next year. There was a suggestion to set up a station for formal photos at next year’s event.

f.        There was broad agreement that Saturday is a better day for the dinner then Friday.

g.       There was also agreement that any way to lower the cost would be helpful. The Board discussed such options as corporate sponsorship and a silent auction.

7.       Distinguished Society Application – Tim Griesmer

a.       Tim Griesmer reviewed current work on the 2017-2018 Distinguished Society application and received feedback from board members.

b.       The application is due on June 30, 2018. Tim Griesmer will circulate an updated version before the end of May and then will submit the application.

c.       The Board discussed nominating a Friend of West Point. Tim Griesmer will research the criteria and send it to the Board.

8.       Future Events – Brian MacDonald

a.       The annual picnic will be held June 10, 2018 in Wash Park.

b.       Baseball games:

                                                               i.      July 14 v. Seattle ($35/ticket)

                                                             ii.      Aug. 11 v. LA ($35/ticket)

c.       Golf Tournament: Aug. 3 at AFA Blue Course.

                                                               i.      More volunteers are needed.

                                                             ii.      Chad Dalton is close to finalizing hole-in-one sponsorship at each par 3.

                                                           iii.      Chad Dalton is also brainstorming adding a separate WPSD tournament for a course closer to Denver.

d.       Quarterly Dinner: May 22, 2018 at Piccolo’s Restaurant. BG(R) Chris Petty will be the speaker on the subject of “Challenges Faced by the Army.”

                                                               i.      6:00pm-Benny Haven’s hour

                                                             ii.      7:30pm-dinner

e.       Young Grad Event-Mike Euperio is planning a “Bikes & Brews” young grad event for July 13 or 27 that will include a bike ride and a happy hour.

9.       New Business – Brian MacDonald

a.       Lee Van Horn agreed to work with Dave Jackson as a Treasurer understudy.

b.       AOG death notices (Stan Cass ’57 and Ted Johnston ’86). Brian MacDonald will continue to forward the notices to the Society.

c.       Bob Walcott filed the Federal Form 990 as well as the annual CO Secretary of State registration for the Society.

d.       Bob Walcott attended the commissioning of the USS Colorado and briefed the Board on the event.

The next board meeting will be held July 10, 2018 at 11:30 AM, at American Legion Post 1, 5400 East Yale Avenue, Denver CO 80222.

The meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.

Submitted by: Tim Griesmer, ’02

Attachment: Revised WPSD Board of Directors roster

Board of Directors

West Point Society of Denver

Current Board Terms to 2021 Founders Day Election

Serve to 2019                       Serve to 2020                 Serve to 2021

Lou Schroeder ’59                 Chad Dalton ’89            Dave Jackson ‘73

Mike Euperio ’03                    Sam Thiessen ’73         Steve Best ‘76

Tom Carroll ’78                      Mark Frank ’00              Brian MacDonald ‘83

Lindy Blackburn ’69               Joel Martin ’02               Andy Benson ‘00

Lee Van Horn ‘12                   Tim Griesmer ’02           Cory Wroblewski ‘06

                                                

Immediate Past President:  Bob Walcott ’78

Board Member Emeritus                                Year Inducted

Tom Hicklin ’57                                                          2009

Jim Harrington ’62                                                     2010

Robby Robinson ‘ 68                                                 2016

WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DENVER

OFFICERS FY 2018-19

(To serve from May 2018 until the next election.)

                             President –          Brian MacDonald ‘83

                             Vice President – Joel Martin ‘02

                             Vice President Admissions – Tom Carroll ‘78

                             Treasurer –         Dave Jackson ‘73

Secretary –          Tim Griesmer ‘02