August 31, 2002
Blackhawk Association Business Meeting
The meeting was opened at 1:00 PM by William Beaty asking for Blackhawk
members present to introduce themselves giving their name troop, years
of service with the squadron and their responsibilities. When asking
for comment members spoke of concerns of members dealing with Agent Orange.
Members are dealing with prostate cancer and diabetes. Several members
shared their experiences in dealing with the Veterans Administration
and the VA hospitals. Suggestions were given on how to insure proper
treatment while using such services. Another health concern discussed
was Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its effects. They stressed
the importance of dealing with the cause to help reduce the effects.
The election of officers and directors was the next order of business.
William Beaty nominated Bob Mills as President. Glen Jasper seconded
the nomination. A motion was made and seconded to close nominations for
the office of President. The motion was approved. Voice vote was taken
for President and Bob Mills was elected President.
Bob Mills assumed the chair and proceeded with election of other officers.
The following individuals were nominated and elected to the following
offices:
Vice President: Cortland Stark
Secretary: James Woods
Treasurer Richard Kloepfer
Directors: William Beaty
Glen Jasper
Gerard Lemoyne
Discussion for dealing with the need of an office for the positions
of Quartermaster and Historian was had. Wayne was nominated for interim
Quartermaster and the rewriting of by-laws to include the position was
moved and seconded. The same was done for the office of Historian. Jim
Preston was nominated. Both gentlemen were elected to the positions.
Cort Stark then spoke of the 2003 reunion. The committee for the reunion
will include Cort, Paul Hanson and Tom Teunissen. The membership voted
to schedule next year's reunion around Columbus Day and use Labor Day
as a backup.
Discussion of the 2004 was held. Wade Britt suggested the association
go to Washington, DC. James Breisch suggested Dayton, Ohio. Concerns
of costs in DC for brought up. Following the discussion the vote for
2004 was Dayton, Ohio and 2005 Washington, DC was passed. Further discussion
about planning out to 2005 might be best tabled until next year's business
meeting. This motion of tabling DC was approved.
A report was given regarding the Blackhawk Website. The site would soon
be changed from sandersusa.com to blackhawksusa.com.
A treasurer's report was briefly given. Rich Kloepfer stated there was
between $12,000.00 to $13,000.00 currently in the treasury. The accurate
report could not be given until all reunion costs were met.
With no further business J. P Hicks moved the meeting be adjourned.
Bill Beavers seconded this. The motion carried and was adjourned at 2:18
PM
Submitted for Approval by
Jim Woods
Secretary