WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DENVER
Board
of Directors Meeting
Tuesday,
October 2, 2018 1130-1300
American
Legion Post 1, 5400 East Yale Avenue, Denver, CO 80222
1.
Call to order – Brian MacDonald at 11:33 AM
a.
Ten voting board members were in attendance,
making a quorum.
b.
Board members attending:
Dave Jackson Brian
MacDonald Lou Schroeder
Tim Griesmer
Joel Martin Sam Thiessen Andy Benson
Steve Best
Tom Carroll Chad Dalton
c.
One guest in attendance: Andy Gregor, USMA ‘90
2.
Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes – Tim
Griesmer
a.
Minutes from July 10, 2018 board meeting were
approved 10-0.
3.
Treasurer’s Report – Dave Jackson
a.
The current treasurer’s report does not reflect
money that will be spent on the Leadership and Ethics Seminar.
b.
The board previously voted via email to approve
$2,000 to be paid to the University of Denver as a deposit for the Leadership
and Ethics seminar.
c.
The treasurer’s report was approved 10-0 (see
attachment).
4.
Admissions Update – Tom Carroll
a.
Class of 2023:
a.
254 files open statewide (114 in WPSD area)
b.
5 LOAs in WPSD area (3 candidates nominated)
c.
5 candidates currently enrolled at USMAPS
b.
Two weeks of college fairs have been paid for.
c.
CPT Kenner will conduct a visit on Sunday,
October 28.
d.
Lindy Blackburn joined the Field Force, bringing
the total number of representatives in the WPSD area to approximately 20.
e.
Tom Carroll is expecting to receive information
about Congressional interviews shortly.
5.
Parents’ Club Update – Brian MacDonald
a.
The parents’ club is soliciting donations for
boodle boxes.
b.
Dave Jackson said that the Society should also
anticipate a solicitation to support the All Academy Ball.
c.
There was a motion to donate $200 to the
Parents’ Club to use as they see fit. The motion passed 9-1.
6.
AARs
a.
Young Grad Engagement Bike & Brews: there
were 4 attendees. The board discussed that it might be of value to schedule a
more consistent, periodic event for young grads.
a.
Joel Martin said that Levitt Pavilion offers 50
free concerts each year and this might be a good venue for young grad events.
b.
Golf Tournament: there were approximately 70 participants, an
increase of about 50%.
a.
Of the $1,000 approved by the board, only $321
was spent
b.
Chad Dalton would like to organize a charitable
tournament in Denver meant to support the Leadership & Ethics Seminar and
requested time at the December board meeting to discuss the event.
c.
Planning for next year’s tournament is underway
for a Friday.
c.
Rockies v. Dodgers game: 15 attendees.
d.
West Point AOG Leadership Conference: Brian
MacDonald and Joel Martin attended.
a.
The board was briefed on the leadership
conference on subjects including current construction projects, new memorials,
the returning graduate “Rockbound Highland Home” program, a new graduate link
app known as “Grad Link,” changes to the cadet schedule, and the branch
selection process.
b.
Joel Martin participated in the AOG board
nominating committee.
c.
Brian MacDonald and Joel Martin also briefed the
board on a new AOG software known as “Hive Bright,” intended to help manage
rosters and event planning. They offered to be early users and to roll the new
software out soon.
e.
Dave Jackson requested that the POCs for outside
events take photos and send a small write-up of the event to AOG. This action
will also help with points for the Distinguished Society Award.
7.
Upcoming Events
a.
Army-Air Force Football watch party: Saturday,
November 3, doors open at 9:45 a.m. Brain MacDonald made a motion to spend $100
on the event. The motion passed 9-0.
b.
Army-Navy watch party: Saturday, Dec. 8 at
Sports Column. Navy is in charge of the planning this year.
c.
Quarterly Dinner: the current idea for the topic
of the next quarterly dinner is a West Point Construction Plan update. COL
Boylan has offered a webinar for interested parties.
d.
Founder’s Day: Saturday, March 2. The Founder’s
Day Planning committee will present at a future board meeting.
e.
West Point Leadership and Ethics Seminar – Joel
Martin
a.
April 2, 2019 at the University of Denver.
b.
The target for attendance is 150 high school
juniors. The event is currently limited to juniors.
c.
GEN(R) Casey will be the keynote speaker. There
was a motion to nominate GEN(R) Casey for the Friend of West Point award. The
motion passed 8-0.
d.
A google drive account for the seminar is set
up.
e.
Lindy Blackburn and Tom Carroll are working to
get word out to area schools.
f.
Joel Martin will need support on the day of the
event.
g.
There is a fundraising effort underway to fund
the seminar.
8.
New Business – Brian MacDonald
a.
Bylaws Review: Lou Schroeder said the Bylaws
Review and Update committee will conduct its work over email. He is also
inviting Roger Ware ’59 to join the subcommittee.
b.
Dave Jackson requested that all board members
send him a list of projected income and expenses for 2019 no later than Nov. 11,
2018 so he can draft next year’s budget.
c.
Sam Thiessen announced that BG(R) Petty is
publishing a new periodical called “Battle Digest.” Additionally, Sam Thiessen
is attending the upcoming AUSA Conference.
The next board meeting will be held December 4, 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: Treasurer’s Report October 2, 2018
West Point Society of Denver
October 2, 2018
Treasurer Report
Financials (bank actuals) effective 9/30/2018
Checking $4,179.81
Savings $7,919.71
CD1 $6,125.67
CD2 $6,675.94
$24,901.13
Accounts receivable: (effective 10/1)
Dues: $242.50
Earmarked Funds:
Earmarked
Funds
Outreach
$0
SLE
Scholarship $0
Membership
Total 1069
Lifetime 59
Active Regular Members 103