ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER
14 April 2012
SUBJECT: Minutes, Executive Committee (EXCO) Meeting, 12 April 2012
The North Texas Chapter of AUSA EXCO convened at 1130 hrs, 12 April 2012 at Patrizio’s in Fairview.
Present: JP Hogan, President
Wesley Geary, Chaplain
John Antal, Leadership
Larry Thompson, VP/Programs
John Y. Baker, Webmaster
Rich Kaniss, Fund Raising
Woody Alexander, Secretary
Matt Raskiewicz, Corporate Membership
Kevin Wentz, Auditor
Jeff Gault, Member (Raytheon)
Ron Jeffers, Member
Not Present: Kermit Gable, 1st VP (deployed)
Morris Paulk, Treasurer
Bob Epstein, Individual Membership (at Rotary)
Chaplain Geary led us in the prayer and pledge.
The following topics were covered:
Worthy Causes
Jeff Gault briefed the group on three causes he supports and gained participation from several members:
- Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- Dallas Military Ball (this is USAF year)
- Army Scholarship Foundation
Introduction of New Members
Ron Jeffers, Retired MI, now working with HP. Ron became the first non-EXCO member to registerRon became the first Non-EXCO member to register at our Dedicated Web Site - http://www.ausanorthtexas.org/. Please encourage all visitors to register on the site.
Financials
Balances as of April 1st:
Cash in Checking Account 4244 / 8,000Cash in Savings Account 4255 / 4,000
Cash in Golf Account 4833 / 1,100
Cash in All Three Accounts / 13,100
$2K for Holiday Inn and $2K for Leadership in Operating Account are committed
4th Region Leadership Meeting
JP talked about the success we had hosting this event from 29-31 March in Richardson. Good responses to all sessions, but John Antal’s Saturday night sing along got highest marks.
Leadership and a Movie/ Staff Ride
Next event will be at the Studio Movie Grill in Plano on 18 April. John Baker pulled up current registrations and got two more entries. John Antal showed staff ride at San Jacinto pictures and taled about future ride at Vicksburg https://sites.google.com/a/northtexasausa.org/golfclassic/movie This hyperlink will take you to the registration Page for the Movie. . https://sites.google.com/a/northtexasausa.org/golfclassic/movie
Membership
· Corporate: Presented membership placqueplaque to John Crockett of Wells Financial Group and mentioned Southern Comfort Air, GEICO (re-up). Wendall turned in membership check for Credit Union TX.
· Individual: Bob Epstein gave a rousing history lesson and membership talk at Richardson East Rotary. Currently: 962 (58 Expiring)
Leadership Elections (June)
Kermit Gable will assume Presidency on 1 October at the Golf Tournament after his return from Afghanistan. Morris will stay on as Treasurer. Need someone to step up to 1st VP. Anyone who wants Secretary job can have it.
JROTC Medals
Updated list is out. Wendall did his first presentation at Berkner prior evening.
Chapter By-Laws Update
JP will oversee a look at the Chapter By-Laws. We will post the By-Laws as they exist now to our Website. Look for the link soon at http://www.ausanorthtexas.org/.
2012-13 Chapter Plan
JP and Morris will come up with the financial plan for the operating year starting in July
Army Birthday
Larry Thompson has arranged the Army Birthday (also Flag Day) gathering at Patrizio’s in Fairview on June 14th (which is the actual date.) However, Wes talked to the Recruiting Command about doing something BIG, like having the celebration at the Texas Rangers ballgame on that date.
Fund Raising
Rich talked about the Golf Classic on 1 October at two courses at Indian Creek in Carrollton and the Black Tie Soiree at Frontiers of Flight on 29 September. https://sites.google.com/a/northtexasausa.org/golfclassic/home
ROTC Sabers
John Antal showed us a Patton saber that we will present to the top TCU and UNT cadets. Presentation at TCU was done by JP that afternoon. UNT will be on 26 April in Denton.
AUSA National Guest Escort Understudy
Wes asked if anyone wants to learn this important job
Newsletter Articles (S: 1 May)
1. Chapter Hosts Region Meeting (JP)
2. Army Budget Concerns (Woody with assistance from George Coan)
3. Chaplain’s Corner (Wes – already drafted).
4. Leadership and Movie Review (John)
5. Battlefield Staff Ride Review (John)
6. Fund Raisers (Rich)
7. Heroes on the Water (Jim Dolan)
8. Corporate Member Highlight (Matthew/Woody)
9. Army Birthday (Larry)
Next Meeting
The next EXCO Meeting will be held on Thursday, 10 May, 11:30AM at Patrizio’s in Fairview.
Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 1345 hours.
Woody Alexander
Secretary
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