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MINUTES OF NWSA#33 MEETINGS
First Executive Board 16 May 2007
Attendees. Morry Summy, Past Pres; Chuck Steinbruck,
Finance; Moon Mullen, Past Pres; Marty Nemcosky, Pres, Hampton Roads
Chapter; Bill Bowers, 2VP, SE Chapter; Pat O’Brien, Scholarship;
Charlie Jordan, Aerograph Editor; Dave Sokol; Tom Miovas, Past Pres;
Earl Kerr, NW Chapter; Gerald Struck, Past Pres; Peter Weigand,
Pres; Jim Stone, Sec/Treas
Meeting
called to order at 1500 by Pete Weigand
Minutes of last meeting at Pittsburgh accepted.
Reports
of officers
President has been exploring the area and is impressed
with it.
1st VP – no report
2nd VP – no report
Treasurer’s report – Jim Stone explained the reporting of
our new investments with USAA The summary of funds is as follows:
General
fund 1943.47
Computer fund 1161.47
Life member fund 48183.28
Scholarship
Current use 3419.02
Principal 138192.98
The Life Member and Scholarship principal balances are
invested in two T-Notes valued at $17,000.00 each, one will mature
in November 2007 and the other will mature in November 2008. At
maturity, the balances will be invested in CD’s with USAA. The
balance in USAA CD’s is $145,639.10. The report was approved as
presented
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance
– Chuck Steinbruck commented on the Treasurer’s report and added
that all of our money is invested at a good rate.
Scholarship - - Pat O’Brien reported for Doug Maxwell, committee chair,
who was not able to attend. There were several discrepancies in the
application process this year. As of result of this, it is
recommended that the following changes be made and strictly
followed:
1. The date for submission on both the application form and
on the web site should emphasize that the application should reach
the Secretary/Treasurer’s desk not later than 1 April of the year of
applying for consideration and the requirements for consideration
will be strictly enforced. The Secretary/Treasurer’s address should
follow tins statement
2. In the event that the applicant does not have a
qualifying sponsor, the Secretary/Treasurer will contact the nearest
NWSA chapter to the applicant and request they sponsor said
applicant.
3. Upon receiving the applicant’s form, it should be checked
for adherence to the requirements. If any of the requirements are
not met, the application will be rejected and no further
consideration will be given... The application will be returned to
the applicant with a brief explanation of rejection.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES ARE:
Meghan Mee
$2000.00 Meteorology
Kathryn Jablonsky $1500.00 Meteorology
Kurtis Malone $1500.00 Meteorology
Alexander March $1500.00 Meteorology
Andrew Cropper $1500.00 Meteorology
Bradley Toellner $1000.00 Aeronautical
Engineering
Kelsey
Leudtke $1000.00 Aeronautical Engineering
A motion was made that we modify the application and the web
page to show that applications must be received by The Naval Weather
Service Association Secretary Treasurer by 1 April of the year
applying If all requirements are not met the application will not
be considered.
Editor – Charlie Jordan explained that postage rates
are increasing again. It would cost much less if individuals would
agree to let us send The Aerograph to them by email. There would be
two benefits of this – first it would save money and - second the
individuals selecting this method would get their copy the day that
Charlie takes the issue to the printer. This would be a problem for
those who do not have high speed internet but Charlie has a solution
for that...
Historian – Don Cruse will give his report at the
general meeting tomorrow.
Nominating –Moon Mullen gave the names of those
nominated for 2008-2009 officers. They are:
Pres Bill Bowers
Bob Coniglione
Earl Kerr
Chuck Steinbruck
1st VP Bill Bowers
Earl Kerr
2nd VP Bob Plante
S/T Jim Stone/Tom Miovas
Reunion - Earl Kerr discussed the events coming up
for the next three days. He also pointed out that the hotel has
been doing a great job. Pete Weigand reported on the progress that
Bill Zeibel has made for the 2008 reunion in Waukesha, WI. The
dates will be 9-14 Sep. Details will be forthcoming in The
Aerograph.
CNMOC
SAILORS OF THE YEAR
SEA AG1(AW) William C. Harden, USN
SHORE AG1(AW/SW) Patricia M. Kelley, USN
Motion was made and approved that we give each of them a
check for $100.00 and a one year membership in NWSA
Old business – Tom Miovas reported that the archiving of
past issues of The Aerograph is almost complete and are available on
a CD which he will give to the Historian, the Secretary/Treasurer,
and one to each NWSA chapter.
New Business – Don Cruse brought proposed amendments from
Potomac Chapter that would change membership of The Executive Board
to “five of the most recent past presidents of NWSA plus the Editor,
The Reunion Committee Chairman, and Chapter Presidents, and change
the passing of the gavel from ”at the banquet to “at the second
general membership meeting”. There were no seconds to these
motions.
Motion was made to adjourn at 1700.
FIRST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Meeting called to order at 0900, 17 May 2007
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
President Pete Weigand welcomed everyone to Everett this
year.
1st VP – no report
2nd VP – no report
Treasurer’s report read and accepted. See minutes of
first Exec Board for details.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance – Chuck Steinbruck reported that the treasurer has reported everything.
The notable difference is that investments are all USAA CD’s earning
a little better than 5%. We are in good shape,
Scholarship – Doug Maxwell, committee chair, was unable to attend this
year. Pat O’Brien reported that 10 applications were received.
Doug presented some problems with the applications this year. He
asked that sponsors make sure that all items are checked off. One
application had no sponsor. Another application came from an
individual who was not a member of NWSA. He was the member of a
local chapter but not the national organization. One applicant had
selected a major that is not on our list of approved disciplines.
Another problem was that some applications were not received by the
deadline. Also, our web page needs to be updated. Of the 10
applications received, 7 were approved to receive an award this
year.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES:
Meghan Mee $2000.00
Meteorology
Kathryn Jablonsky $1500.00` Meteorology
Kurtis Malone $1500.00 Meteorology
Alexander March $1500.00 Meteorology
Andrew Cropper $1500.00 Meteorology
Bradley Toellner $1000.00 Aerospace
Engineering
Kelsey Leudtke $1000.00 Aerospace Engineering
Audit Committee – Pete asked for three volunteers for the Audit Committee.
They are Chuck Steinbruck, Alan Davis, and Harry Nicholson.
Reunion – Earl Kerr clarified the activities for the rest of the reunion.
Historian – Don Cruse read his report which will appear The
Aerograph. He commented on the work done by Tom Miovas to copy all
of past issues of The Aerograph to a CD. Each chapter will receive
a copy of this CD. He also told us about changes to the Museum in
Pensacola and that there is a good Aerology display.
Editor – Charlie Jordan wants to get a lot of our sea stories on paper so if
you have one, please send it to him. We now have The Aerograph in
the fleet. One copy is sent via email through the command to each
activity at no cost to NWSA. He wants to give them a reason to read
and a reason to join NWSA He then discussed the expense of mailing
each issue by US mail. The cost per issue for mailing is going up
22 cents each. He encouraged each member that has email to
choose to receive each issue by email. One big advantage of this is
that you will receive the issue the same day that he takes it to the
printer. If you do not have high speed internet service, let him
know and he will break it down so that you will receive it faster.
Nominating –Moon Mullen gave the names of those nominated by the
different chapters for 2008-2009 officers. They are: for a one year
term ending at the banquet in 2009
Pres Bill Bowers
Bob Coniglione
Earl Kerr
1st t VP Bill Bowers
Earl Kerr
2nd VP Bob Plante
For two years ending 30 June 2010
S/T Jim Stone/Tom Miovas
Nominations may be made from the floor.
None at this time.
Old Business – Pete Weigand reported on the progress that Bill Zeibel has
made for the 2008 reunion in Waukesha, WI. The dates will be Sep
9-14 Details will be forthcoming in The Aerograph. Tom Miovas
then told us about the disc that contains Aerographs from July 1977
thru November 1999 and then from February 2004 thru November 2006.
The other four years will be completed this winter. The CD will be
given to the Historian, The Secretary/Treasurer and one to each NWSA
chapter. Copies will be available to individuals at a small fee to
cover mailing.
New Business – Bill Bowers reported that the South East Chapter has been
doing some research on sponsoring the 2009 reunion. The date has
not been decided. It depends on when the Tournament of Players
Championship is to be held. A motion was made and approved to
accept the Southeast chapter bid to host the 2009 reunion
Joe McKinzie then made a bid on behalf of the Lone Star
chapter to host a reunion in 2010. The location would be either in
San Antonio or the Dallas/Ft Worth. Area, probably in May. A motion
was made and approved to accept this bid.
Meeting adjourned
SECOND
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Called to order 1500, 19 May 2007
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
The necrology was read by Bill Bowers
Minutes of first General Membership meeting read and
approved.
Reports of officers - none
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Audit Committee – Chuck Steinbruck reputed that all accounts were in
good order with two minor items to be corrected. There are four
minor accounts that were not included. They are the reunion fund,
the postage account, the editor’s petty cash and a small investment
with USAA Bank. The audit committee commends the
Secretary/Treasurer on a job well done. The report was accepted.
Editor – Charlie Jordan reminded us about the cost of printing and suggested
that each of us, wherever possible, consider receiving The Aerograph
by email.
Nominating Committee – Moon Mullen listed the nominations as reported at the
first General Membership meeting. He then asked for nominations
from the floor. They are:
2nd VP Marty Nemcosky
Sec/Treas Fay Crossley
The nominations were closed and elections proceeded:
OFFICERS FOR 2008-2009
Pres Bill Bowers
1st Earl Kerr
2nd VP Marty Nemcosky
OFFICER FOR 2008-2010
Sec/Treas Fay Crossley
Old business - none
New Business
There are still some of the small replica plaques available
for sale. The large plaque is on display at the Navy Memorial in
Washington, DC.
Earl Kerr discussed the use of a recruiting disc to add to
add to our membership.
The meeting adjourned at 1545.
SECOND
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Meeting called to order at 1610, 19 May 2007
The minutes of the first Executive Board were read and
accepted
Peter Weigand asked if any of the incoming officers had any
reports or comments. Pat O’Brien had a question on scholarship
procedures. When the names are submitted, does the board want a
suggested award amount by each name? Procedures used in the past
were discussed. We then got into the problem that is the result of
the late date of the 2008 reunion. We have been trying to get the
checks in the mail to the recipients no later than late August.
Scholarship amounts must be approved by the Executive Board. A
lengthy discussion followed. Since the board will not meet until
September, there was a suggestion that we follow the regular
procedures and send the checks out immediately following the
September reunion. This was discussed but no motion was made.
Chuck Steinbruck then suggested that Scholarship Committee send
their recommendations along the concurrence of the Finance Committee
to all members of The Executive Board. This would be done in the
latter part of May 2008. At that time, a web meeting would be set
up with all Executive Board members. The Scholarship committee
recommendations would be discussed and their approved amounts would
be forwarded to the Secretary/Treasurer thus enabling all checks to
be prepared and mailed in August. A motion was made and approved to
set up a web meeting in the later part of May 2008. The motion that
Don Cruse made at the First Executive meeting re: reducing the size
of the Executive Board was brought up for reconsideration. A
lengthy discussion followed at which time Don Cruse withdrew the
motion.
Tom Miovas pointed out that there is $2385.50 in a savings
account that was the balance after all expenses of the 2006
Pittsburgh reunion were paid. He stated that this money is the
association’s money and is available for use in an emergency for
future reunion expense.
Bob Titus proposed that we establish a fund at USAA or some
other financial institution and at the end of each year we forward
the interest to CNMOC or the command that selects the AG Sea and
Shore Sailor of the year for that command to award to the
aforementioned Sea and Shore Sailors of the year, He would have us
establish a fund in a financial which maintain the NWSA investment
portfolio and provide stipends to be disbursed annually by the Flag
Officers in charge of the AG ratings or those most closely
associated with the Meteorology/Oceanography community to the
command Sea and Shore Sailor of the year in the name of our
organization known as the Naval Weather Service Commemorative Fund.
A lengthy discussion ensued. We cannot and must not ignore the
monies that have been donated to our scholarship fund nor cam we
ignore the two bequests that specified the scholarship fund as the
recipient. Another limiting factor is the IRS regulation that
allows us to be Tax Exempt
Jim Stone submitted a bill in the amount of. $1002.03 to
cover his reunion travel and lodging expense.
The meeting adjourned at 1655.
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