| Meeting called to order by Cort Stark, V.P. and
Richie Kloepfer, Tres. aboard the houseboat San Juan in the Harbor
Island Marina. Damon Cecil acting Secretary.
Old business:
Where next year?
Jim Breisch presented Dayton, Ohio, since it will be the century anniversary
of powered flight. Activities centered around the USAF Museum.
Dayton Marriott Hotel has all the facilities with
rooms running from $84 to $94 per night. Courtesy van for transportation.
Free parking and more.
Entertainment
United States Air Force Museum – large enough to take three days to thoroughly
take in. Dinner in the Modern Flight Hangar.
Imax theater nearby, Schuster Center for the Performing
Arts in downtown Dayton, Carillon Park near the hotel displaying
the Wright “B” Flyer that introduced the Army to aviation.
Dates
Oct. 21 to Oct 24, 2004 – Ohio should be in full color
Voted on and unanimously passed
New Business:
Nomination for officers:
J.P Hicks – President nominated and 2nded
Al Rodriquez suggested that Pres. and/or Vice Pres
should be the organizer for the reunion, therefore Jim Breisch
nominated as V.P.
Richie Kloepfer continuing as Tresearer
All voted on and unanimously passed
Newsletter was incomplete and late for reunion
information
Turnout was affected by the lack of communication. We need a newsletter
editor. Al Rodriquez suggested state contacts for contacting members
within their state.
Al Moore volunteered for the newsletter. John Malewney,
B Troop, to input to newsletter. Each troop should contribute
for each quarter a page for the newsletter. With all the war
stories floating around some articles should be submitted. J.P.
expressed his appreciation to Al for his support.
2005/2006 Reunion
Washington, D.C. nominated
Suggested locking a date for reunion but Dayton in the Fall will be beautiful.
Cost may be out of line for many members.
Meeting adjourned due to house boat sinking, too
many people.
Reconvened in Wedding Garden on dry land.
Suggested 2005 Tampa – Boats for a meal and cruise,
easy transportation
Suggested 2006 Reno – primo facilities at reasonal rate. But no contact
at Reno right now. Mike Smith volunteered to research Reno.
Motion and seconds for Tampa 2005 and Reno 2006.
Suggested that we stay away from holidays, probably shooting
for Oct. but left open for best rates, etc.
Voted on and unanimously passed
Richie Kloepfer, Tres made the treasurers report
There was some discussion of the expense of lifetime membership versus
dues paying but we are fat in the budget. That is due to the lack of
newsletters going out. Dues are for newsletters and reunions should
pay for themselves, not budgeted from association treasury. Reunion
registration covers the cost and all but a few have covered expenses.
Product sales are strong at all the reunions.
Discussion about the lack of information about
reunion on the Blackhawk web site
Lou Sanders has maintained the BlackHawk web site. But it was felt that
he did not really support this reunion. Al stated he will contact Lou
about getting him back into the fold. Or do we need a new WebMaster?
We have not been paying for the website therefore we do not have any
say about how it is administered. Paul Hanson has volunteered for a website
for reunion info and newsletter download, no chit chat just association
business.
Newsletter expense
Proposed that newsletters be sent only to dues paying members but have
been sent out to all eligible. Think most members want to extend communication
to all that are eligible. Once a year to all eligible, other newsletters
to only dues paying. Voted on and unanimously passed
Discussed need for making arrangements prior to
Dayton reuion registration
Cost discussed, voted for budget for reunion costs, $2000 for incidental
costs. Jim Breisch as Vice Pres. has the authority of the executive committee
for allocating funds.
Informational:
Tonight's banquet, 7:00 PM in the Coronado Room, 4th floor of Sheraton.
(Secretary's note: it was great!)
Adjourned the meeting at 12:10 pm Damon Cecil,
acting Secretary |