WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DENVER
Board of Directors Meeting
MINUTES OF MEETING – Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Meeting conducted remotely via Zoom
1.
Call to order – Joel Martin at 1:00 PM
a.
The board observed a moment of silence for Lindy
Blackburn ‘69
b.
Eleven voting board members in attendance, making
a quorum.
c.
Board members attending: Dave Jackson, Steve
Best, Andy Benson, Cory Wroblewski, Lou Schroeder, Bob Walcott, Jace Johnson,
Joel Martin, Tim Griesmer, Katie Wilson, Sam Thiessen
d.
Brian MacDonald joined the meeting while in
progress, bringing the total voting members to twelve.
e.
Guest: Guy Higgins, USNA
2.
Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes – Tim
Griesmer
a.
Minutes from the December 2, 2020 board of
directors meeting were approved 11-0.
3.
AOG Virtual Founders Day – Joel Martin
a.
25 individuals registered for the March 16
Virtual Founder’s Day.
b.
The event offers localized break-out rooms.
Steve Best will lead the break-out room for the society.
4.
Board Member Roster- Bob Walcott
a.
The board is currently 14 members.
b.
The board reviewed terms that are set to expire
in 2021 and possible new candidates for membership.
c.
Officer elections will be held after Founder’s
Day.
5.
Admissions – Jace Johnson
a.
There are 350 open files with 11 offers made and
3 offers accepted.
b.
The quality of the candidates this year is
great.
6.
Ethics and Leadership Seminar – Joel Martin
a.
The seminar is cancelled this year due to the
COVID pandemic.
7.
Distinguished Society Application – Tim Griesmer
a.
Tim Griesmer is working on the DSA and will
provide an update to the board.
b.
Company H2 Class of 1973 has been holding a
monthly zoom meeting, which can be counted for DSA points.
c.
The board discussed holding a young grad event
or a picnic sometime in May or June.
8.
Founder’s Day – Andy Benson
a.
The Board discussed several possible iterations
for a 2021 Founder’s Day event, including a joint event with the Pike’s Peak
chapter, possibly two events, an outdoor event, or an indoor event.
b.
Andy Benson and Katie Wilson will assess
possible venues and options and report back to the board.
9.
Treasurer’s Report & Budget Review – Brian
MacDonald
a.
Treasurer’s report was approved 12-0.
b.
The board reviewed the updated society budget
and updated several line items. The budget was approved 12-0.
10.
Membership Update – Brian MacDonald
a.
Total paid memberships increased by 2.
b.
Total lifetime memberships increased by 4.
11.
2019 & 2020 Society Financial Review
a.
Tim Griesmer will conduct the financial reviews.
The next board meeting will be held May 5, 2021.
The meeting adjourned at 2:28 PM.
Submitted by: Tim Griesmer ‘02
