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Source: Aerograph February 2012
I’m hoping everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you looking forward to a happy and prosperous 2012. I know Pat and I are ready for the “Out with the Old and In with the New”. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, cards, phone calls and e-mails during Pat’s surgery. Boy, did it catch us off guard. Thank goodness for his annual cardiology checkup. We feel very blessed that the doctor found his blockage in time and was able to correct it without any complications. Yes, he is back on the golf course and back to his usual sweet disposition (think I might be pushing it a bit there!!).
I am pleased to say that we have a new life member and 3 new members. Our total membership to date is 553. Pat and I are certainly looking forward to the reunion in Colorado Springs. I know Earl and his committee is working very hard to get it organized and planning all kinds of good things for us. I hope everyone that is available and able to travel will join us in Colorado Springs. I had a member tell me the other day that he wasn’t sure he wanted to go as he probably wouldn’t know anyone. I related the story about Pat meeting a former shipmate in Virginia Beach that he hadn’t seen in 40 years. I told this member that you just never know who you might run into. I am looking forward to renewing old acquaintances and meeting new ones in Colorado Springs. Hope to see you there!
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR DECEMBER 2011
Checkbook Balance $12,079.20
Operating Funds 1,017.65
Scholarship Funds 0.00
Life Membership Funds 11,061.55
Note: Scholarship Funds to AMS $38.427.00
Member Donations 1,071.25
Scholarship CD Funds 37,355.75
USAA CD’s $140,910.80
Scholarship Funds 110,582.07
Life Membership 30,328.73
Submitted by Libby O/Brien
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Source: Aerograph November 2011
I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer. Where has the year gone? It seems just like yesterday that we attended the reunion in Virginia Beach. Here it is October, as I write this article, and the holiday season is almost upon us. I’ll take this time to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving and a Joyous and Blessed Holiday Season. May we all be thankful of all our many blessings. I am happy to report that we have a new Life Member and three new members since the last Aerograph. I continue to enjoy the position of Secretary/Treasurer. I am so thankful for all the support and encouragement I receive from the membership. Again, I encourage you to keep me posted on any changes to your address, phone number and e-mail. It helps me keep an accurate record for the Aerograph. I hope everyone is planning to attend the reunion in Colorado Springs. I know Earl and his committee is working very hard to make this a great reunion. I hope to see you there!
FINANCE STATEMENT
SEPTEMBER 2011
September Balance $13,652.39
Operating Funds 2,030.67
Scholarship Funds 702.15
Life Membership Funds 10,920.47
Note: $10,000 was awarded to two scholarship recipients in September.
USAA CD’s $176,882.68
Scholarship Funds 146,812.62
Life Membership 30,070.06
NEWEST LIFE MEMBER OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
XAG2 Dennis Pauly, USN REL AG2 James R. Smith
OUR NEWEST MEMBERS OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
AGC Cecil Ray Ellis USN RET YNC Ted Lemond USN RET
SCOLARSHIP DONATIONS
RADM John & Ivette Chubb USN RET
AGC(AW) Rose Frazier USN RET
Hampton Roads Chapter
COMPUTER FUNDS DONATION
XAERM3 Alohonse J. Parisi USN REL
GIFT MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS
AGCM Moon & Nadine Mullen USN RET
Submitted by Secretary/Treasurer Libby O'Brien
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Source: Aerograph August 2011
Minutes of the Executive Board and General Membership Meetings at Reunion #37 Due to space constraints in the Aerograph I will highlight important items discussed and approved at the executive board and general membership meetings.
The 1st Executive Board Meeting held Wednesday 27 April 2011. The meeting was called to order by the President Bill Bowers at 1510. A moment of silence was held in memory of Cdr Marty Nemcosky, Jr. The minutes of the 2nd Executive Board meeting held in Dallas were distributed and approved as presented. Earl Kerr requested the 2012 reunion be discussed at the first general meeting. Moon Mullen was unable to attend meeting therefore Bill Bowers presented the slate of officers for 2013. Bill Bowers was nominated for President. Nominees for 2nd VP are Mike Gilroy and Harry Nicholson. Nominees for 2nd VP are Alan Davis and Dennis Ruth. The Secretary/Treasurer has another two year appointment. Nominations will be accepted from the floor. Mike Gilroy gave a report from the Scholarship Committee. He announced that Marty Martinez (See Remembrances…ed.) had to step down due to personal reasons. Ed Frandle has agreed to stay on the committee. There were 13 applicants this year. The committee has recommended two $5,000 award to two recipients. Mike also provided a brief summary of the possibility of turning the Scholarship Funds over to the American Meteorological Society (AMS). He will provide a power-point presentation at the 2nd general membership meeting Saturday morning. Mike stated that if the proposal is approved, he would like to see funds transferred by the 1st of January 2012. The treasurer’s report was given. In available funds, there is $2,723.18 in the General Fund, $2049.30 in Scholarship Fund, and $9258.11 in Life Membership Fund. In CD’s there is $149,698.09 in Scholarship Fund and $30,661.05 in the Life Membership Fund. Lloyd Corbett has completed his search for the oldest members of the association. They are LT William F. O’Neil, AGC L.R. (Mike) Rhine and LT George F. Buie. A motion was made and passed to have the Secretary mail letters of acknowledgement to each member. Joe McKinzie proposed the Secretary/Treasurer contact a tax attorney to get guidance for the Chapters on submitting 990N for tax purposes. The proposal was not acted upon. A motion was made to increase the SOY cash award to $200 per sailor. Motion was passed and the Secretary/Treasurer was tasked to make it happen. Meeting was adjourned at 1615.
1st General Membership Meeting held Thursday 28 April 2011. The meeting was called to order at 0815 by the President Bill Bowers. The Master-At-Arms, Ted Lemond, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by the Chaplain, Alan Davis. Minutes of the 2nd general meeting at Dallas were distributed and accepted as written. Chuck Fifield gave a report from the Hampton Roads Chapter regarding the reunion. He stated scholarship donations would be accepted on behalf of Marty Nemcosky and Floyd Akers and were to be placed in a box at the memorial table in the hospitality room. Earl Kerr gave a report on Reunion #38 which will be held 16-20 May 2012 in Colorado Springs. The reunion will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel. The hotel rates will be $109 for an interior room and $119 for a room with a view. These rates do not include taxes. Breakfast is included in the cost. By registering early, before the end of April 2012, you will be eligible for a room upgrade. A drawing will be held to determine the winner. Earl asked for volunteers who could be there a day early to assist in setting up for the reunion and any last minutes items that need attention. Our two new webmasters were introduced. They are Gary Cox and Chuck Casperson. Mahlon Trenz had to step down as webmaster due to medical reasons. The Scholarship Committee recommended two awards of $5,000.00 each be given to Aaron Hill, a University of Washington Junior and Reginald Johnson, a high school senior. Mike will give a power point presentation at the 2nd general meeting regarding transfer of scholarship funds to the American Meteorological Society. Alan Davis offered Las Vegas as the site for Reunion #39. He will work with contractors but will need help in getting everything ready. The Monterey Chapter agreed to assist. Harry Hale and Don Cruse are in the process of transferring historical data. Meeting was adjourned at 0940.
The 2nd General Membership Meeting Saturday 30 April 2011. The meeting was called to order at 0930 by the President Bill Bowers. The invocation was given by the Chaplain Alan Davis. The Necrology was read by Alan Davis. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. The minutes of the 1st general meeting were read by the Secretary and were approved as read. The Finance Committee led by Chuck Steinbruck audited the Secretary/Treasurers books and reported that everything was clear, concise and accurate to the penny. Mike Gilroy announced that Ed Nelson was asked to be on the Scholarship Committee to replace Marty Martinez. Mike Gilroy presented a power point presentation on transferring the scholarship funds to AMS. A discussion was held on the feasibility of transferring the funds to AMS. A recommendation by the membership was to have a termination clause in the contract in case NWSA decides funds are not being used in the association’s best interest. The Executive committee will act on this proposal. The 2013 Slate of Officers were elected and are as follows: President, Bill Bowers, 1st VP Mike Gilroy, 2nd VP Dave Leib. The Secretary/Treasurer will remain in office until 2014. The membership thanked the Aerograph Editor, Charlie Jordan for all his hard work and dedication in getting the Aerograph to print. A recommendation was made to recognize Mahlon Trenz for his hard work and dedication as the webmaster. Mike Gilroy agreed to put something together. Chuck Fifield gave a report on behalf of the Hampton Roads Chapter for the support and help received from everyone. Meeting was adjourned at 1045.
The 2nd Executive Board Meeting Saturday 30 April 2011. The meeting was called to order at 1050 by the President Bill Bowers. The executive committee voted to approve the transitioning of the scholarship funds to AMS with the understanding that the concerns of the membership regarding the termination clause be incorporated in the contract. Mike Gilroy will contact his AMS POC regarding the contract. The NWSA President will be the one signing the contract. Approval was given to award two $5000.00 scholarships to Aaron Hill and Reginald Johnson as recommended by the scholarship committee. Approval was given to reimburse the Secretary/Treasurer for payment to Network Solutions, host of the NWSA website. Mike Gilroy was authorized to purchase an overhead projector up to $500 for NWSA use. Tom Miovas stated he has a pass down log on CD’s for future reunions. Meeting was adjourned at 1110. Submitted by Secretary/Treasurer Libby O’Brien
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Source: Aerograph MAY 2011
It is with a heavy heart that I write this article for the May Aerograph. A dear and good friend, CDR Marty Nemcosky, USN RET, has passed away. Pat and I met with Marty, Doris, Chuck and Eileen Fifield for lunch last fall during our travel to the Northeast. We had such a nice visit and talked about the reunion and all the good things Marty was working on. I’m sure the HRC will make the reunion as great as Marty wanted. Marty will be sorely missed.
I need your assistance in locating the following Life Members. I have no mailing address or e-mail address for these members. Please let me know if you can provide any assistance
AG1 PAUL BOSCO, JR, USN RET
AGC JAMES M. & THORA R. BROWN, USN RET
MRS. MARY ANN HALEY
MRS. FRANCES HUSTED
AG1 W.B. “RED” JOHNSON, USN RET
AGCS(AW) DAVE & ELIZABETH LUNCH, USN RET
LCDR CHRIS & BONNIE MOREN, USN RET
MRS. FRAN MORRIS
MRS. JUANITA E. MYERS
AGCS RAYMOND P. NELSON, USN RET
xAG1 JOSEPH & JOAN REICHL, USN REL
MRS. THERESA ROCKWELL
AGC DON & SHARON SAVAGE, USN RET
LT WILLIAM J. & VIVIAN THOMTE, USN RET
LT ALLAN & CONNIE ULRICH, USN RET
LCDR MICHAEL & JOANIE WHITEHEAD, USN RET
AG1 MAY BELLE (PRATER) WILDER, USN RET
AG1 DARRELL A. WILLIAMS, USNR
LCDR STEVE WOLL, USN
Currently we have a total of 587 active members of which 385 are life members. Please keep me abreast of any changes to your address, e-mail, and phone number. My data base is only as good as the info I’m provided. Have a safe and joyous summer!
Submitted by Libby O’Brien Secretary/Treasurer
NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE
THE SECRETARY NEEDS TO HAVE CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESSES OF ALL MEMBERS. PLEASE VERIFY YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS EITHER BY SENDING HER AN E-MAIL, CALLING, OR SENDING VIA SNAIL MAIL.
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