At the Wilderness Inn Dining Facility (Bldg 647), Ft. Richardson, Alaska, President Marcia Harrison welcomed the assembled group, which included the following:

 

 

At 11:50 a.m, the meeting was called to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Ms. Harrison introduced the current Chapter Officers (herself as President), Al Ostrowski, Vice President, and Roger Stickney, Secretary Treasurer. The minutes of the last meeting (11 Apr 08) were not available.

 

 

Several suggestions for a Chapter community service effort were mentioned briefly to include involvement with Habitat for Humanity since this would be a visible local effort. However, there were concerns raised regarding the time commitment required of participants. Since elections are imminent, Mr. Stickney proposed deferring a course-of-action decision to allow the new leadership to carry the idea forward. The subject was tabled.

 

Mr. Ostrowski mentioned that the venue for the proposed group fishing charter trip is open since the charter outfit used before (Chihuly Charters) is full for the proposed date (10 June). Interested individuals need to identify themselves so the matter can be pursued further. Seward may be an option.

 

The subject of a Chapter website was revisited. Mr. Cain volunteered to create a website for us, since he manages several others, and the cost would be something less than $100/yr. It was mentioned that there is an annual contest (open right now) for the best USAWOA chapter website. Mr. Cain expressed interest in competing. Mr. Cain suggested that we come up with a motto to promote the Northern Lights Chapter on the website.

 

To expedite overdue elections, Ms. Harrison reminded attendees that e-mail nominations are to be forwarded to any Chapter Officer until close of business on 15 May. Ballots will be prepared and circulated, along with a call for proxies, so voting can occur at the next meeting (5 June).

 

 

Ms. Harrison shared that the Northern Lights Chapter has received its five-year longevity flag. She will bring it to show the membership at the next meeting.

 

Ms. Harrison proposed that we encourage guest speakers to address our Chapter meetings on subjects of interest to Warrant Officers. There were no specific recommendations and attendees were encouraged to give some thought to who we might ask.

 

Mr. Bargewell (our Chapter founder) showed a logo developed for the Chapter that was used to imprint some T-shirts. We still have available for sale a few in various sizes ($24 ea). Mr. Stickney has them.

 

 

There has been no activity on the Chapter Savings Account since last month, so the current balance is $372.94 with the slight increase resulting from earned interest.

 

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 5 Jun 08 (11:45 a.m.) at the Wilderness Inn (dining facility) in Bldg 647 at Ft. Richardson. The official meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

 

Since there were some new faces at this meeting along with several we’ve not seen for a spell, attendees were asked to introduce themselves and visit amongst the group afterward.