1. The Northern Lights USAWOA Chapter convened in RM B201 of the Alaska National Guard Armory at Ft. Richardson, AK. Chapter President Randy Templeton called the meeting to order.

 

2. A quorum was present – with 12 members (4 officers) and 8 non-members. This chapter currently has 29 members (see attached attendance roster).

 

3. The meeting was called to order at 1147 hrs.

 

4. Invocation. No volunteer was present. The chapter is still working on getting a Chaplain.

 

5. Pledge of Allegiance was completed.

 

6. The minutes were sent by email and additional copies were present for the non-members. The Chapter Secretary Jeff Brehmer read a brief summary of the last meeting held in June. No further discussion was needed the motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Roger Stickney and seconded by Clay Burton.

 

7. Treasures report for June was included in the minutes so no additional motion was made. Clay Burton read the current status of the account - $372.94. The Chapters first 50/50 raffle was being conducted at this time. An audit of the chapter money will soon be completed. This month’s treasury report is attached.

 

8. Committee Reports – This chapter has no Committees at this time.

 

9. Unfinished Business -

- USAWOA Northern Lights Chapter Website: Chapter President brought up the issue from June on the status of the Website. Curtis Cain explained the status of the Website stating it will be live by 11 Sep 08. There is normally a cost of $100.00 associated with the website but he is willing to donate the site for at least the first year. Curtis owns a Domain Company and is honored to do this for our chapter. He will be sitting down with the Chapter Officers to ensure what we want to see on the website. This is still unfinished business.

 

10. New Business – Chapter President requested volunteers for the following positions: Membership Committee Chair, Assistant Vice President for Retired and Reserve/National Guard Affairs and Memorabilia. He also had Chapter Vice President Erin O’Hara explain what the chapter wants to do for community support.  

a. Membership Committee Chair - The goal of the Membership Committee Chair is to bring up ideas to the chapter on how to bring in new members to this chapter. The goal of the Chapter President is to double our membership by one year. Curtis Cain volunteered as the Membership Committee Chair. The membership committee chair will solicit members during the next meeting.

b. Assistant Vice President for Retired and Reserve/National Guard Affairs - These committees will give Retirees and Reserve and National Guard personnel important information and keep them updated on current events. The President did not get any volunteers for both committees. He requested the membership to think about it and call or email him if you are interested. This will go into Unfinished business until volunteers are designated.   

c. Memorabilia Custodian – The Chapter needs to establish memorabilia that is unique to Alaska and can show off our Chapter. To make this happen we need a volunteer for the memorabilia custodian. Chapter President requested but nobody volunteered. This will go into Unfinished business until a volunteer is designated.    

 

11. Announcements.

a. Proxies - Chapter President requested all members to fill out Proxy forms for the Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM). At this time this chapter will not have representation for the AMM. Proxies will speak for us when it comes time for voting on National/Regional officers.

b. Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Northern Lights Chapter – After today’s meeting we will have a presentation from the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Northern Lights Chapter. They will explain why members of the Warrant Officer Association should also become members of Quad-A (AAAA). Quad-A will provide lunch and CPT Seymour will give us a presentation. Recently USAWOA and Quad-A came together and agreed on one price to join both organizations; it will cost only $5 more per month. If you want more information on Quad-A go to www.quad-a.org.

 

12. Raffle. The raffle was held including Quad-A members and the total contribution was $120.00 the split amount of $60.00 was won by Mr. Ned Sparks. Thank you to all members who contributed.

13. Adjournment – Chapter President requested a motion be made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made by Jose Marquez and seconded by Ned Sparks. The meeting adjourned at 1205. The next meeting is scheduled for 11 Sep 08 at the Wilderness Inn Dining Facility (Bldg 647), Ft. Richardson, Alaska.

 

**The Northern Lights Chapter of USAWOA enjoyed lunch and a presentation from Quad-A Northern Lights Chapter.

 

 

Jeffrey T. Brehmer                                                             Randy Templeton

Secretary                                                                             President

Northern Lights Chapter USAWOA                                 Northern Lights Chapter USAWOA

 

Attachments:

1.      Attendance Sheet.

2.      Treasury report.