Meeting Minutes
SUBJECT: General Membership Meeting Minutes
The San Antonio Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (R), (SAC-TAI) met at the Randolph AFB Kendrick (Enlisted)
Club, Tradition Room, on November 2, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
I. Opening/Prayer/Pledge/Welcome/Introductions
• Intro of members and guests
II. Presidents’ Forum (MA)
A. Review of upcoming events
• November 4, 2011/Noon
UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon
Westin Riverwalk/Hidalgo Ballroom
$100 Business/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• November 4, 2011
Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce
2011 Founders Gala
6:00 pm
Grand Hyatt Hotel$125 – Formal/Burgundy & Black
• November 4,5 and 6, 2011
Historical Celebration
St Paul United Methodist Church
508 N. Center Street; Polo/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• November 19, 2011
UTSA Football – Tuskegee Airmen Tribute
Alamodome; Polo/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• December 10, 2011
Chapter Annual Holiday Social
Norris Conference Center
$30/person or $50/couple; Casual
• January 6 and 7, 2012
US Army Strong Zone/All-American Bowl Veterans Tribute
Alamodome; Polo/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• National Convention 2012
Las Vegas Hotel and Casino ~ Jul 31-Aug 3
Tuskegee Airmen Inc. (TAI)
Negro Airmen International, Inc. (NAI)
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy, Inc. (BCAL)
Black Pilots Of America (BPA)
National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE)
US Army Black Aviation Association (USABAA)
III. Review of Minutes/Announcements (KP)
• Review of minutes – Moved and seconded to accept as written with a spelling correction on member name
(s), motion passed.
IV. Financial Report (BE)
• Review of financial report – Moved and seconded to accept as written, motion passed
• Final net profit from Youth Fundraiser pending final amounts – finalizing credit card receipts from
merchandise and silent auction sales, etc. Final amounts will be out by next chapter meeting.
• Final educational assistance award winner has been forwarded his check.
V. BOD/Executive Committee Milestone Reports (Committee Chairs)
A. 2012 Golf Tournament (ON)
1. Olympia Hills is finalizing a new general manager – once they have settled in Mr. Nelson will meet with
them to ensure plans stay the same.
B. 2012 Membership Drive (HC/MD)
1. Four new membership applications have been processed
2. Previous packet submitted with no issues at this time.
C. 2012 Education Assistance Awards/Banquet (CS)
1. Application packets distributed to schools and churches on established list
2. An in-person follow-up will be made with each location mailed an application packet.
3. Applications must be submitted to Chapter postmarked by 1/17/11.
VI. Unfinished Business
A. 2011 Youth In Aviation Fundraiser (MR)
1. The items not sold will be made available at the next fundraiser
2. Numerous Form 2s were handed out – positive feedback continues regarding the event.
3. Article regarding the event was highlighted in the SNAP publication (thanks to the efforts of Ed’s Smoke N’
Q) and in the San Antonio Express News.
4. Special thanks offered to K. Phoenix and VITAS for their efforts in making this event a success.
5. Also thanks were given to all the chapter members that worked the merchandise sales and silent auction
tables to ensure it was a fundraising success.
B. 2011 Chapter Actions (M. Abrams/C. Alexander)
1. Working with PayPal to get payments working correctly for online transactions
2. Leasing credit card machine from Bank of America for onsite transactions
C. TAI/Tuskegee Airmen Certified Merchandise (MA/MR)
1. Merchandise vendors being finalized for national and local items – MA will get back with the chapter to
review best options.
D. 99th Participation – (MA)
1. Have met with squadron leadership on increasing chapter presence and their involvement.
E. Red Tails Movie (MA)
1. Release is Jan 20, 2012
2. Lucas Films will be rolling out preview events in numerous locations across the nation starting on 11-11-
11 (Veterans Day) to pay tribute to Tuskegee Airmen and increase awareness of movie release
3. VITAS remains a strong supporter of TAI and will involve their community liaisons in all locations
nationwide where a TAI chapter location coincides with a VITAS program location.
VII. New Business
A. No new business presented
VIII. Good of the Order
A. MA and MR will make a TAI presentation for students at a charter school in San Marcos on 11/8/11.
B. Dr. Granville Coggs – Three weeks ago he participated on a panel with other DOTAS in Montgomery,
Alabama and then visited Tuskegee for the first time in 65 years.
C. Dr. Coggs will also be the guest speaker at the Veterans Day event for the residents, family and staff at
Horizon Bay Retirement Living facility sponsored by VITAS on 11/11/11.
D. K.Phoenix announced she was selected as Honorary Commander for the 433rd Airlift Wing, Operations
Squadron. She will encourage their support of the SAC-TAI mission and encourage chapter membership.
E. On Sunday Nov. 13, Dr. Coggs and MA will join the DFW chapter at the Dallas Cowboys game to
participate in PR event to promote Red Tails movie. Event sponsored and planned by LucasFilms.
F. Tuskegee Airmen Quiz Question (BA)
Tuskegee Airmen Quiz Question
(20 pts)
Topic: November Milestones:
The first class of aviation cadets entered second phase of military flight training (Basic) at Tuskegee Army Air
Field, on November 8, 1941. How many of the original 13 cadets remained? Quiz Answer: 7
Quiz Question winner: MM, RA, BA
BONUS (20 pts):
Eugene G. Theodore graduated from pilot training at Tuskegee Army Air Field on November 20, 1944. What was
the significance of his graduation? Quiz Answer: Last foreign cadet to graduate pilot training (He was from
Trinidad); Quiz Question winner: MM
IX. Action Items Review –
A. Next General Membership Meeting - December 7, 2011/6:30 pm at RAFB Kendrick Club
B. Next Board of Directors Meeting - November 17, 2011/6:30 pm at Bayseas (Converse/FM 78)
X. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.
The San Antonio Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (R), (SAC-TAI) met at the Randolph AFB Kendrick (Enlisted)
Club, Tradition Room, on November 2, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
I. Opening/Prayer/Pledge/Welcome/Introductions
• Intro of members and guests
II. Presidents’ Forum (MA)
A. Review of upcoming events
• November 4, 2011/Noon
UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon
Westin Riverwalk/Hidalgo Ballroom
$100 Business/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• November 4, 2011
Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce
2011 Founders Gala
6:00 pm
Grand Hyatt Hotel$125 – Formal/Burgundy & Black
• November 4,5 and 6, 2011
Historical Celebration
St Paul United Methodist Church
508 N. Center Street; Polo/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• November 19, 2011
UTSA Football – Tuskegee Airmen Tribute
Alamodome; Polo/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• December 10, 2011
Chapter Annual Holiday Social
Norris Conference Center
$30/person or $50/couple; Casual
• January 6 and 7, 2012
US Army Strong Zone/All-American Bowl Veterans Tribute
Alamodome; Polo/Tuskegee Airmen Certified
• National Convention 2012
Las Vegas Hotel and Casino ~ Jul 31-Aug 3
Tuskegee Airmen Inc. (TAI)
Negro Airmen International, Inc. (NAI)
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy, Inc. (BCAL)
Black Pilots Of America (BPA)
National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE)
US Army Black Aviation Association (USABAA)
III. Review of Minutes/Announcements (KP)
• Review of minutes – Moved and seconded to accept as written with a spelling correction on member name
(s), motion passed.
IV. Financial Report (BE)
• Review of financial report – Moved and seconded to accept as written, motion passed
• Final net profit from Youth Fundraiser pending final amounts – finalizing credit card receipts from
merchandise and silent auction sales, etc. Final amounts will be out by next chapter meeting.
• Final educational assistance award winner has been forwarded his check.
V. BOD/Executive Committee Milestone Reports (Committee Chairs)
A. 2012 Golf Tournament (ON)
1. Olympia Hills is finalizing a new general manager – once they have settled in Mr. Nelson will meet with
them to ensure plans stay the same.
B. 2012 Membership Drive (HC/MD)
1. Four new membership applications have been processed
2. Previous packet submitted with no issues at this time.
C. 2012 Education Assistance Awards/Banquet (CS)
1. Application packets distributed to schools and churches on established list
2. An in-person follow-up will be made with each location mailed an application packet.
3. Applications must be submitted to Chapter postmarked by 1/17/11.
VI. Unfinished Business
A. 2011 Youth In Aviation Fundraiser (MR)
1. The items not sold will be made available at the next fundraiser
2. Numerous Form 2s were handed out – positive feedback continues regarding the event.
3. Article regarding the event was highlighted in the SNAP publication (thanks to the efforts of Ed’s Smoke N’
Q) and in the San Antonio Express News.
4. Special thanks offered to K. Phoenix and VITAS for their efforts in making this event a success.
5. Also thanks were given to all the chapter members that worked the merchandise sales and silent auction
tables to ensure it was a fundraising success.
B. 2011 Chapter Actions (M. Abrams/C. Alexander)
1. Working with PayPal to get payments working correctly for online transactions
2. Leasing credit card machine from Bank of America for onsite transactions
C. TAI/Tuskegee Airmen Certified Merchandise (MA/MR)
1. Merchandise vendors being finalized for national and local items – MA will get back with the chapter to
review best options.
D. 99th Participation – (MA)
1. Have met with squadron leadership on increasing chapter presence and their involvement.
E. Red Tails Movie (MA)
1. Release is Jan 20, 2012
2. Lucas Films will be rolling out preview events in numerous locations across the nation starting on 11-11-
11 (Veterans Day) to pay tribute to Tuskegee Airmen and increase awareness of movie release
3. VITAS remains a strong supporter of TAI and will involve their community liaisons in all locations
nationwide where a TAI chapter location coincides with a VITAS program location.
VII. New Business
A. No new business presented
VIII. Good of the Order
A. MA and MR will make a TAI presentation for students at a charter school in San Marcos on 11/8/11.
B. Dr. Granville Coggs – Three weeks ago he participated on a panel with other DOTAS in Montgomery,
Alabama and then visited Tuskegee for the first time in 65 years.
C. Dr. Coggs will also be the guest speaker at the Veterans Day event for the residents, family and staff at
Horizon Bay Retirement Living facility sponsored by VITAS on 11/11/11.
D. K.Phoenix announced she was selected as Honorary Commander for the 433rd Airlift Wing, Operations
Squadron. She will encourage their support of the SAC-TAI mission and encourage chapter membership.
E. On Sunday Nov. 13, Dr. Coggs and MA will join the DFW chapter at the Dallas Cowboys game to
participate in PR event to promote Red Tails movie. Event sponsored and planned by LucasFilms.
F. Tuskegee Airmen Quiz Question (BA)
Tuskegee Airmen Quiz Question
(20 pts)
Topic: November Milestones:
The first class of aviation cadets entered second phase of military flight training (Basic) at Tuskegee Army Air
Field, on November 8, 1941. How many of the original 13 cadets remained? Quiz Answer: 7
Quiz Question winner: MM, RA, BA
BONUS (20 pts):
Eugene G. Theodore graduated from pilot training at Tuskegee Army Air Field on November 20, 1944. What was
the significance of his graduation? Quiz Answer: Last foreign cadet to graduate pilot training (He was from
Trinidad); Quiz Question winner: MM
IX. Action Items Review –
A. Next General Membership Meeting - December 7, 2011/6:30 pm at RAFB Kendrick Club
B. Next Board of Directors Meeting - November 17, 2011/6:30 pm at Bayseas (Converse/FM 78)
X. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.
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