United States Army Warrant Officers Association Redstone Arsenal SILVER Chapter USAWOA 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 OUTSTANDING CHAPTER OF THE YEAR www.redstonewarrants.com A Private Organization not a part of Redstone Arsenal or the Department of Defense. USAWOA Chapter # 0507 12 September 2018 Subject: Minutes of the Monthly Meeting, 12 September 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of the Redstone Arsenal Chapter # 0507 was called to order at The Redstone Bowling Center meeting room 1, Redstone Arsenal, AL by the Chapter President, Mr. Gary Mayers at 1135. Mr. Clarissa Lewis led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members and guests were welcomed by the President. Chapter Secretary, Mr. Bill Alcorn determined that a quorum was present. The following members and guests were present (sign-in attached): CW4 (Ret) Johnie Keeter CW4 (Ret) Richard Christian CW3 (Ret) Gary Mayers CW3 (Ret) Rob Seybold CW3 (Ret) Al Reed LTG (Ret) James Pillsbury LCW4 (Ret) Jesse Pascua CW5 (Ret) Keith Langewisch CW4 (Ret) Max Bennett CW3 (Ret) Bill Alcorn CW4 (Ret) Larry Carleton CW5 (Ret) Alan Ruzicka CW4 (Ret) Dave Ford CW4 (Ret) Lou Kubik CW3 (Ret) Clarissa Lewis CW3 Chris Payne CW3 (Ret) Joe Shiver CW5 (Ret) Mike Kelley Bold indicates active USAWOA members. CW3 (Ret) Peter Lenzner 2. READ MINUTES: The August 2018 Meeting Minutes with enclosures were distributed through email to the membership for review. All members were asked if any additions, deletions or changes were needed, one change needed and request by Mr. Keith Langewisch. That change was to remove the second paragraph under item #3 of the Treasurer s report. A discussion followed and the members agreed to remove the paragraph. Corrected copy of the August Minutes will be sent to National. With no other changes or deletions reading of the minutes was waived by the members; a motion was made by Mr. Mr. Keith Langewisch seconded by Mr. AL Reed to approve the minutes. Motion was voted and approved by the members. The minutes will be provided to the required recipients and placed in the Chapter electronic files and Chapter website. 3. READ TREASURER S REPORT: The Chapter s August Finance Report (attached) was presented by the Chapter Treasurer. Chapter Checking Account Balance was $6,025.47 as of 31 August 2018. Motion made by Mr. Max Bennett to accept the treasurer s report, seconded by Mr. Mike Kelley, Motion was voted and approved by the members, subject to audit. Report will be distributed (emailed) to all required recipients and placed in the Chapter electronic files. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1
a. Chapter Secretary passed a Get Well card around the room for Mr. Phil Cosco for the members to sign, card mailed on 14 Sep 2018 to Phil. b. Oktoberfest, 13-16 September 2018, volunteers needed see sign up genius. c. No ramp build this month: 15 Sept 2018 d. North Alabama Veterans Fraternal Organizations Coalition (NAVFOC) Meeting 1730-1900, 3 October 2018, location, Elks Lodge #1648, 725 Franklin St. Huntsville, AL. e. Next Chapter meeting 10 October 2018, 1130 hrs. Location; Redstone Bowling Center meeting room 1, Redstone Arsenal, AL. f. Veterans Day Parade planning meeting 12 th and 26 th October, location Redstone Bowling Center, 1700 hours. 5. OFFICERS REPORT: a. President s Report: (Mr. Gary Mayers) 1) Chapter President attended Services for Mr. Jim Rathburn in Enterprise AL. Motion made by Mr. Keith Langewisch to pay Mr. Gary Mayers expense of $109.10 for attending Mr. Rathburn s service in Enterprise, AL. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnie Keeter, voted and passed by the members. 2) Chapter President also attended the Internment of Mr. Don Hess at Arlington National Cemetery, those expenses were paid by a donation, no motion needed. 3) Chapter President mentioned the upcoming MWR Oktoberfest that will be 13-16 Sept and the importance of our Chapter volunteering again this year as we have in the past. A sign-up genius is already available thru email with positions and time for volunteers. 4) Chapter President stressed the importance of member proxies getting to National on time for the AMM and it assistance is needed to contact the Chapter Secretary. 5) Chapter President paid $85.00 for the cost of the Warrant Officer Group Photo. 6) Chapter President requested to purchase one Eagle Rising award for a member at a cost of $25.00. Motion was made by Mr. Johnie Keeter to pay Mr. Mayers for this award and seconded by Mr. Max Bennett, voted and approved by the members. b. Vice President s Report: (Mr. Rob Seybold) 1) Chapter VP also stressed the importance of proxies to National and offered his help if needed. 6. Secretary s Report: (Mr. Bill Alcorn) 1) Monthly Volunteer Event Report, for August 2018. o Events (1) Ramp Ramp Build, 18 August 2018. o Total Volunteers: 14, consisted of; Members, Family/youth, and Civilians. o Total Hours: 62 hrs. 7. Treasurer s Report: (Mr. Richard Christian) 1) No further report 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 2
a. Community Affairs: (Mr. Johnie Keeter) COMPLETED EVENTS (1) Ramp Build 18 August 2018, stated this was the Chapter s 128 th ramp build and a Thank You to all the volunteers and the Chapter. UPCOMING EVENTS (1) Support of the Oktoberfest activities, no ramp build this month. b. Entertainment: (Mr. Max Bennett) (1) No report. c. Membership: (Mr. Bill Alcorn) (1) USAWOA Membership renewal/overdue renewal reminder emails are being sent by the Chapter Secretary. (2) Those desiring to join USAWOA, or renew their membership, can do so by calling USAWOA National at 1-800-587-2962 or on-line at www.usawoa.org. d. Memorabilia: (Mr. Steve Seamen) (1) No Report. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. None 10. NEW BUSINESS: a. None 11. AROUND THE ROOM (Round Table): a. Mr. Max Bennett asked that all Vietnam veterans to contact the Redstone Rocket News and set up and interview to have an article printed concerning their experiences while serving in Vietnam b. Update of Mr. Philip Cosco s condition by Mr. Johnie Keeter. 12. Professional Development: a. No further report. 13. Chapter Elections: Nominations for President and Vice President were opened by the Chapter Secretary for nominations. Nominated for President were: CW5 (Ret) Keith Langewisch. Nominated for Vice President were: CW3 (Ret) Clarissa Lewis. With no other nominations, nominations were closed by the Chapter Secretary. Ballots passed out to all current members for voting, ballots were collected and counted by the Vice President and Secretary. Elected President for the next two years: Mr. Keith Langewisch Elected Vice President for the next two years: Ms. Clarissa Lexis. LTG (Ret) James Pillsbury received the gavel from the outgoing President (MR. Gary Mayers) and passed it to the incoming President. 3
Mr. Gary Mayers, stated it was an Honor to Serve as President of the Redstone Arsenal Silver Chapter and thanked all the members for their support the past two years. Chapter President elect Mr. Keith Langewisch accepted gavel and the challenge of being the Chapter President for the next two years. LTG (Ret) James Pillsbury administered the Oath to each elected official and the two appointed officials. Those appointed were the Chapter Secretary Mr. Bill Alcorn and Chapter Treasurer, Mr. Richard Christian. President then concluded the meeting agenda. 13. ADJOURNMENT: With our business concluded, a motion was made by Mr. Max Bennett, seconded by Mr. Clarissa Lewis, the meeting was adjourned at 1240. Bill Alcorn WILLIAM (Bill) V. ALCORN CW3, USA Retired Chapter Secretary KEITH L. LANGEWISCH CW5, USA Retired Chapter President 4
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