485th TMW Alumni Association Meeting Minutes --- June 2006

 

485th TACTICAL MISSILE WING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 339

South Montrose, PA 18843-0039

 

1. CALL TO ORDER:

 

President Dan Clark called the meeting to order in the cafe of the DoubleTree Hotel, Washington, DC, at 0800 on 4 June 2006.

 

2. ROLL CALL:

 

Members present:

 

Dan Clark, President

Cal Chasteen, Director

Bill Albro, Director

John Rudzianski, Sec./Treas.

Paul Arnswald

Chris Ayres

Karen Chasteen

Barb Clark

Diana DiCarlo

Murice Green

Barbara Green

Dale Moyer

Steve O’Neill

Steve Quintin

Paul Samulski

Mike Slifka

Genevieve Thompson

Paul Thompson

Ron Webber

Don Williams

Lana Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

 

John Rudzianski read the minutes of the previous meeting.  On a motion made by Dale Moyer and seconded by Murice Green, the minutes were approved as read.

 

 

4. COMMUNICATIONS:

 

The Secretary and previous reunion hosts continue to receive advertisements and emails offering to host reunions.   Regrets were also received from members unable to attend.

 

 

5. TREASURER’S REPORT:

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  A/O      06/04/2006

 

Previous checking balance as reported at the last meeting:     $ 2,380.25

 

Checking Deposits                                                                            5,409.00

                                                                                                         ________

                                                                                                        $ 7,789.25

 

Savings                                                       $    323.43

CD No. …431                                             $ 1,070.17                   _________

                                                                                                        $ 9,182.85

 

 

Deposits     June 4, 2005 – June 4, 2006

 

Reunion ’06    Deposits/fees                   $5,409.00

                                               

 

Bills Paid   June 4, 2005– June 4, 2006

 

178            Trolley Tickets                      $     48.00

179            Subway                                        50.88

180            Warren Club                               840.00

181            Dan Clark                                   130.00

 

 

 

 

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182            John Rudzianski                    $     71.58

183            Postmaster                                    66.00

184            Pat Dees                                     500.00

185            Nina’s Dandy Cruise                  402.92

186            John Burling                               250.00

187            Melting Pot                              2,219.10

 

 


Total expenses                                        $4,578.48

 

Checking

Beginning balance                                  $2,380.25                                             

Deposits                                                    5,409.00

 


Total                                                      $7,789.25

 

Less expenses                                           4,578.48

 


Ending balance 06/04/2006                  $3,210.77

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

John Rudzianski, Treasurer

 

 

 

On a motion made by Paul and seconded by Barb, members present approved the Treasurer’s Report.  Dan Clark audited the balance sheet after the meeting and found no discrepancies.

 

6.  BILLS:

 

Two bills were submitted:

 

John Rudzianski                      $  105.87

Dan Payne                                   177.28

 


Total                                        $  283.15

 

 

 

 

 

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On a motion by Don Williams and seconded by Barb, the membership approved payment of these expenses.

 

On a motion by Karen and seconded by Paul, it was agreed to pay Bubba for his expenses when the bill was presented to John.

 

 

7.  REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

 

Committees:

 

Reunions:

 

Tacoma WA                            2007                June 7 – 10th

Valley Forge PA                     2008                TBD

Belgium                                   2009                TBD

 

Plus the possibilities of Florida and Chicago

 

Bill Albro gave a brief overview of his plans for 2007.  Close to McChord; golf, the O’Club, etc.

 

The idea of a 2009 reunion in Belgium (the twentieth anniversary of the closure of Florennes Air Base) was mentioned.

 

 

8. OLD BUSINESS:

 

Executive Director:

 

The position of Executive Director was again discussed.  The idea is to have the Executive Director provide direction and move the Association forward.  It is unclear exactly what would be expected of the person filling this position.  Motion by Dale and seconded by Barb to pursue the establishment of the Executive Director position.

 

Steve Quintin was thought to be a good candidate for the Executive Director position, but Steve wants to know the definition of the position.

 

Membership cards:

 

The purchase of a laminator and card stock was discussed for use in developing membership cards.  On a motion by Barb and seconded by Paul, John was authorized to purchase these items.

 

 

 

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8.  Old Business (cont’d)

 

Awards:

 

The Awards program was again discussed.  It was felt that the SPs and the Maintenance folks be represented.

 

Cal raised the fact that our Wing’s name was going to be out there and we must be sure to be committed to this program before we start it up.

 

Dan said he would start working on this program.

 

9. NEW BUSINESS:

 

Belgium Reunion:

 

The 2009 Reunion in Belgium was discussed.

 

A committee was formed with:

 

Mike Slifka

Dale Moyer

Dan Clark

Genevieve Thompson

Paul Thompson

Rob Webber

 

Additional Reunions:

 

John and Joyce will be hosting the 2008 reunion in Valley Forge, PA

 

Steve O’Neill volunteered for a future reunion at Wright-Patterson

 

Paul Arnswald volunteered for a future reunion in Chicago

 

10. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

 

The Association had one position coming open in 2006, Secretary.

 

On a motion by Dan Clark and by Rob, John was reelected to the position of Secretary.

 

 

 

 

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11. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION:

 

Thanks were given to The D.C. Team that made it all possible!!!

 

 

 

12. RECEIPTS FOR THE ASSOCIATION:

 

See Deposits above.

 

13.  ADJOURNMENT:

 

On a motion made by Barb and seconded by Mike, President Clark adjourned the meeting at 0905 hours.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

John Rudzianski

Secretary/Treasurer