Meeting Minutes
General Membership Meeting Minutes for Nov 10, 2010 at 6:30 p.m at the Randolph AFB Kendrick (Enlisted)
Club, Tradition Room.
I. Opening/Prayer/Pledge/Welcome/Introductions
• Prayer – Led by Oliver Nelson, followed by Pledge of Allegiance
• Intro of members and guests
II. Presidents’ Forum (Abrams)
• Lone Eagle Update: Oliver Goodall (DOTA) passed on November 2, 2010.
• Upcoming Event Review
o September 12, 2010 – January 9, 2011 - Texas Aviation Celebration
Bullock Museum/Austin TX
o Nov. 6-7 Lackland Air Fest – Chapter will not have a booth at event due to priority of booths going to
Lackland entities.
o Nov. 9 – UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon (Marriott Riverwalk)/11:00 am – Attendance is strictly voluntary (Tickets
are $100), let M. Abrams know if planning to attend/Burgundy & Black
o Dec. 4 – Chapter Holiday Social – All are welcome to attend (Tickets are $15. each/$25. Couple)/Business
Casual
III. Review of Minutes/Announcements (K. Phoenix)
• Review of minutes – Moved and seconded to accept, motion passed.
IV. Financial Report (B. Edwards)
• Review of report provided by Mr. Abrams – Moved and seconded to accept, motion passed.
V. BOD/Executive Committee Milestone Reports (Committee Chairs)
1. BOD members cleared out many items from the Rocket Storage in an attempt to possibly consolidate into a
smaller area and eliminate excess materials/equipment to create a financial savings for the chapter. Five (5)
cookers donated to St. Paul United Methodist Church.
2. National Public Relations updates: (M. Jones) National is updating their website, changes to be rolled out
soon.
VI. Unfinished Business
A. ARAMARK Events (M. Abrams)
• Reviewed that since the mandatory of the seven (7) mandatory events required to participate as a Non-Profit
Organization (NPO) vendor are during the week (weekdays), the BOD decided not to renew the contract at this
time as most members are only available on the weekend. This will be reviewed in the future.
• Encouraged additional members to get/remain TABC certified (OPEN)
B. Southwest “Continuing the Legacy” Youth Program/Contest
• Great success – Selected winners increased from 3 to 6 winners that were transported and housed in
Dallas for this phenomenal experience.
C. General B.O. Davis Jr. High School Groundbreaking - Houston (M. Abrams)
a. Commemorative hard hat donated to the chapter from the ground breaking ceremony
b. DOTA Attendees included:
• Mr. Claude Platte (Texas), Mr. Don Elder (Texas), Mr. Edward Tillmon (California), Mr. James Sheppard
(Maine), Mr. Johnson (California), Mr. Herbert Carter (Alabama), Mr. Alexander Jefferson (Michigan), Mr. William
Broadwater (D.C.), Mr. William Wheeler (New York), Mr. Victor Terrelongue (New York)
D. NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet (M. Abrams/S. Williams) – Chapter was represented by five members in
attendance at the event with inspirational guest speaker, Ms. Alethea Bonello, National Field Organizer, NAACP
Southeast Region – chapter members encouraged to consider attending next year.
E. UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon (M. Abrams) – B. Cole will be attending
F. Combined Federal Campaign ~ CFC (C. Alexander) – Fundraising campaign period has officially ended.
Thanks given to all for getting the word out and encouraging others to donate to the chapter. Financial details to
be finalized and reported on at a future date.
G. 2011 Membership Drive Kick-Off (H. Carter/M. Drummond) – Thanks given to those who have already
renewed – encouragement given for those who have not yet renewed to do so as soon as possible. Our goal is
to maintain our status as the largest chapter in the Central Region – competition is close – all should help bring
in new members as able.
H. 2011 Education Assistance Awards/Banquet (C. Sinkfield/L. Howard) - Calls are coming in from church
members that received the distribution letter – still finalizing a speaker – date remains 11Jun2011.
I. 2011 Youth In Aviation Fundraiser (M. Ripley) – Working on finalizing a location and plans will follow
VII. New Business
A. 2010 Veterans Day Events (M. Abrams)
1. Nov. 9 – Speakers Bureau Brief at Dominion Rotary Club
2. Nov. 11 – Dr. Coggs to present at VITAS sponsored Veteran Day celebration at Amber Oaks Assisted
Living facility.
B. 2010 Chapter Holiday Social (C.Alexander) - $15/person or $25/couple. Tickets on sale now.
VIII. Good of the Order
• Dr. Coggs shared the following:
o Shared his results at Oct 24, 2010 Texas State Games in Houston – placed 3rd in the 100 meter meet and
2nd in the 400 meter; qualifying him to compete in Nationals.
o Nov 7, 2011 – St. Paul United Methodist church – Veterans Day event – Dr. Granville Coggs – DOTA will be
guest speaker
o Oct 16, 2010 – Attended the 18th induction ceremony of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame for family member
Anna Mable Adams
Quiz Result winner: Laureen Howard. Quiz question: The 99th Pursuit Squadron relocated twice from Chanute,
Illinois in November 1941 – to which two sites? Answers:
(Mechanics training was initially at Chanute, then 1. Maxwell Alabama; and 2. Tuskegee
Army Air Field (TAAF).
X. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m.
Club, Tradition Room.
I. Opening/Prayer/Pledge/Welcome/Introductions
• Prayer – Led by Oliver Nelson, followed by Pledge of Allegiance
• Intro of members and guests
II. Presidents’ Forum (Abrams)
• Lone Eagle Update: Oliver Goodall (DOTA) passed on November 2, 2010.
• Upcoming Event Review
o September 12, 2010 – January 9, 2011 - Texas Aviation Celebration
Bullock Museum/Austin TX
o Nov. 6-7 Lackland Air Fest – Chapter will not have a booth at event due to priority of booths going to
Lackland entities.
o Nov. 9 – UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon (Marriott Riverwalk)/11:00 am – Attendance is strictly voluntary (Tickets
are $100), let M. Abrams know if planning to attend/Burgundy & Black
o Dec. 4 – Chapter Holiday Social – All are welcome to attend (Tickets are $15. each/$25. Couple)/Business
Casual
III. Review of Minutes/Announcements (K. Phoenix)
• Review of minutes – Moved and seconded to accept, motion passed.
IV. Financial Report (B. Edwards)
• Review of report provided by Mr. Abrams – Moved and seconded to accept, motion passed.
V. BOD/Executive Committee Milestone Reports (Committee Chairs)
1. BOD members cleared out many items from the Rocket Storage in an attempt to possibly consolidate into a
smaller area and eliminate excess materials/equipment to create a financial savings for the chapter. Five (5)
cookers donated to St. Paul United Methodist Church.
2. National Public Relations updates: (M. Jones) National is updating their website, changes to be rolled out
soon.
VI. Unfinished Business
A. ARAMARK Events (M. Abrams)
• Reviewed that since the mandatory of the seven (7) mandatory events required to participate as a Non-Profit
Organization (NPO) vendor are during the week (weekdays), the BOD decided not to renew the contract at this
time as most members are only available on the weekend. This will be reviewed in the future.
• Encouraged additional members to get/remain TABC certified (OPEN)
B. Southwest “Continuing the Legacy” Youth Program/Contest
• Great success – Selected winners increased from 3 to 6 winners that were transported and housed in
Dallas for this phenomenal experience.
C. General B.O. Davis Jr. High School Groundbreaking - Houston (M. Abrams)
a. Commemorative hard hat donated to the chapter from the ground breaking ceremony
b. DOTA Attendees included:
• Mr. Claude Platte (Texas), Mr. Don Elder (Texas), Mr. Edward Tillmon (California), Mr. James Sheppard
(Maine), Mr. Johnson (California), Mr. Herbert Carter (Alabama), Mr. Alexander Jefferson (Michigan), Mr. William
Broadwater (D.C.), Mr. William Wheeler (New York), Mr. Victor Terrelongue (New York)
D. NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet (M. Abrams/S. Williams) – Chapter was represented by five members in
attendance at the event with inspirational guest speaker, Ms. Alethea Bonello, National Field Organizer, NAACP
Southeast Region – chapter members encouraged to consider attending next year.
E. UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon (M. Abrams) – B. Cole will be attending
F. Combined Federal Campaign ~ CFC (C. Alexander) – Fundraising campaign period has officially ended.
Thanks given to all for getting the word out and encouraging others to donate to the chapter. Financial details to
be finalized and reported on at a future date.
G. 2011 Membership Drive Kick-Off (H. Carter/M. Drummond) – Thanks given to those who have already
renewed – encouragement given for those who have not yet renewed to do so as soon as possible. Our goal is
to maintain our status as the largest chapter in the Central Region – competition is close – all should help bring
in new members as able.
H. 2011 Education Assistance Awards/Banquet (C. Sinkfield/L. Howard) - Calls are coming in from church
members that received the distribution letter – still finalizing a speaker – date remains 11Jun2011.
I. 2011 Youth In Aviation Fundraiser (M. Ripley) – Working on finalizing a location and plans will follow
VII. New Business
A. 2010 Veterans Day Events (M. Abrams)
1. Nov. 9 – Speakers Bureau Brief at Dominion Rotary Club
2. Nov. 11 – Dr. Coggs to present at VITAS sponsored Veteran Day celebration at Amber Oaks Assisted
Living facility.
B. 2010 Chapter Holiday Social (C.Alexander) - $15/person or $25/couple. Tickets on sale now.
VIII. Good of the Order
• Dr. Coggs shared the following:
o Shared his results at Oct 24, 2010 Texas State Games in Houston – placed 3rd in the 100 meter meet and
2nd in the 400 meter; qualifying him to compete in Nationals.
o Nov 7, 2011 – St. Paul United Methodist church – Veterans Day event – Dr. Granville Coggs – DOTA will be
guest speaker
o Oct 16, 2010 – Attended the 18th induction ceremony of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame for family member
Anna Mable Adams
Quiz Result winner: Laureen Howard. Quiz question: The 99th Pursuit Squadron relocated twice from Chanute,
Illinois in November 1941 – to which two sites? Answers:
(Mechanics training was initially at Chanute, then 1. Maxwell Alabama; and 2. Tuskegee
Army Air Field (TAAF).
X. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m.
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