Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, May 5, 2021

 

WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DENVER

Board of Directors Meeting

MINUTES OF MEETING – Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Meeting conducted remotely via Zoom

 

1.      Call to order – Joel Martin at 11:34 AM

a.      Eleven voting board members in attendance, making a quorum.

b.      Board members attending: Chad Dalton, Joel Martin, Sam Thiessen, Jace Johnson, Andy Benson, Steve Best, Bob Walcott, Cory Wroblewski, Lou Schroeder, David Jackson, Mike Euperio

 

2.      Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes

a.      Minutes from the March 3, 2021 board of directors meeting were approved 11-0.

 

3.      2021 Programs & Events

a.      Admissions-Jace expects to fill 2-3 tables at Founder's Day, 6 declines this year (highest in a long time)

b.      Distinguished Society Award-As soon as we host Founders Day, the Society should meet requirements for Distinguished Society

c.      Young Grad Engagement-Cory looking to host HH in 1st /2nd week of June

d.      Golf Tournament-August 13 at 0800; want to change name of trophy to Hickland-Rendall-Blumberg Cup

e.      Lindy Blackburn's Memorial Service will be 5/21/21

4.      Founders Day 2021

a.      3 donated meals for cadet candidates, round tables vs. rectangle tables

b.      Jace donated some swag, MG St Onge potentially could be keynote (10 min talk), menu selection same as years past (flank steak, salmon), no door prizes, dessert at the table

c.      GM asked for email of videos so they can be loaded on U Club laptop

d.      Toasts - Steve Best (Commander in Chief), Bob Walcott (Army), Lou Schroeder, Chad Dalton (The Corps), Mary St Onge (Loved Ones)

e.      Need approval on the official program

f.       Bill Petty - Oldest Grad Speaker, Katie Wilson - Youngest Grad Speaker

g.      46 registered as of 5/5

 

The next board meeting will be held July 14, 2021.

The meeting adjourned at 12:22 PM.

Submitted by: Mike Euperio ‘03