United States Army Warrant Officers Association
Audie L. Murphy Chapter
P.O. Box 5218
Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas 78763
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SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes, USAWOA Audie L. Murphy Chapter, 15 December 2015
1. Call to Order. A quorum was verified by Audie L. Murphy Chapter President, Ms. Christy Murray, at the Chapter meeting held at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas on 15 December 2015 at 1135 hours.
2. Opening Ceremony.
a. Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Invocation. Delivered by Ms. Christy Murray.
3. Roll Call. No roll call was conducted. There were 7 members in attendance and 5members who called in.
4. Reading and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. Meeting for November 2015 was not conducted; quorum requirements were not met. Meeting minutes were not available.
5. Communications and Correspondence. None
6. Announcements. Chapter President, Ms. Christy Murray expressed congratulations to newly promoted CW5 Officer Ellis Spencer and recently retired Ms. Melissa Harden. She also congratulated newly appointedWarrant Officers and wished a Happy Birthday to all of those withDecemberbirthdays.
7. Report of Officers.
a. Secretary’s Report. Mr. Luis Chavezdid not have any new information to report.
b. Treasurer’s Report. Ms. Terri Marshallread the financial report. A motion was made to accept the report byMs. Melissa Harden, second by Ms. Patricia Crawson. All members were in favor, report was approved.Ms. Terri Marshall went on to say that funds received from the ALMWOA Inaugural Golf Tournament totaled $2,804.87. Additionally, she stated that WO coins and T-shirts are still available for purchase.
Operating Funds: $2,411.58
FY16 AMM Funds: $9,656.81
Scholarship Funds: $1,107.00
Account Total: $13,175.39
c. Vice President’s Report. Ms. Melissa Hardenhad no official report to provide, but did state that she was happy to be back and is ready to be fully engaged.
d. President’s report. Ms. Christy Murray thanked everyone who is engaged in the fundraising events and charity obligations and presented Ms. Patricia Crawson a memo certifying her volunteer hours. She stated that she will be praying for health and healing for all members. She wished everyone a blessed Christmas and a prosperous new year.
8. New Members. No new members were present.
9. Introduction of Guests. No guests were present.
10. Committee Reports.
a. Membership Committee. Mr. Devane Love was not present, however, Ms. Christy Murray stated that ALMWOA stands at 108 members and presented a list of memberships that are due for renewal in the next 30, 60, and 90 days.
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SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes, USAWOA Audie L. Murphy Chapter, 15 December 2015
b. Scholarship Committee. Mr. Jeffrey Felton did not have anynew information to report.
c. Historic Committee. Ms. SatinaSaxby was not present.
d. Benevolence Committee. Mr. Devane Love was not present, however, Ms. Christy Murray asked if anyone is aware of any member in distress or in need of assistance at this time. She stated that flowers were sent to Ms. Deborah Robledo on behalf of our organization and that three of our members visited her on Friday. Ms. Deborah Rebledo thanked everyone for their kindness and support.
e. Awards Committee. Ms. Dickens was not present, however, Ms. Christy Murray asked membersto submit names of individuals, businesses or organizations who have supported ALMWOA in order to recognize them and to express oursincere appreciation. Additionally, she stated that Ms. Anita Dickens can assist with the process and to also consult the USAWOA awards manual posted on the ALMWOA website.
f. Social Events Committee. – Mr. Bryan Shaw was not present.
(1) WO Monthly Social Event: Mr. Tracy Ference was not present, however, Ms. Christy Murray stated that the December monthly WO Social will be held on Thursday, 17 December from 1700 to 1900 hours at El Arroyo Mexican Restaurant, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr. Austin, TX 78731 and that the January’s Social will be held on the 14th at Hanover’s Draught Haus in downtown Pflugerville. Additionally, she stated that members outside of the Austin area who would like to put together a Social can contact her for coordination.
(2) NGAT: Ms. Terri Marshall stated that anyone interested in being a part of this committee to please contact her.
(3) American Heroes: Ms. Anita Dickens was not present; however, Ms. Christy Murray did state that planning needs to begin for this event.
(4) WO Birthday: Mr. Beau Tidrickwas not present.
(5) Holiday Events: Ms. Christy Murray asked for a volunteer to head this event.
(6) Fun Run/Walk Charity Events: Ms. Julie Bryant was not present.
g. Community Awareness/Outreach Committee. – Ms. Katherine Brown was not present.
(1) Special Olympics: Ms. Liz Brite was not present.
(2) Blood Drives: Ms. Candace Perez was not present; However, Ms. Christy Murray stated that the mobile blood donation unit is down and therefore the ALMWOA blood drive will have to be rescheduled.
(3) Habitat for Humanity: Ms. Arsilia Perez was not present.
(4) Community Support: Ms. Lakeshia Marshall was not present; however, Ms. Christy Murray thanked Ms. Crawson and Mr. Kurt for their volunteer efforts at the Capital Area Food Bank; additionally, she thanked Ms. Reed, Mr. Sampson, and Mr. Cedillos for their volunteer work with the Safe Place Benefit Concert. She stated that letters validating their volunteer time will be given to Ms. Harden to record.
(5) Operation Holidays: Mr. Luis Chavez stated that the annual Toy Sorting Event is taking place 15-19 December at Building 75, Camp Mabry and encouraged everyone to participate.
h. Mentorship / Professional Development. Mr. Earnest Metcalf was not present.
11. Unfinished Business.
a. Memorabilia. Mr. Devane Love was not present, however, Ms. Terri Marshall stated that WO Coins are still available for $8.00 and that new shirts have be ordered and will be available for $10.00.
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b Golf Tournament. Ms. Christy Murray thanked Mr. Tidrick and his wife for the success of the ALMWOA Inaugural Golf Tournament event.
c. Committee for 2016 Annual Meeting: Ms. Christy Murray stated that the Golf Tournament event raised $2,804.87 and that the rifle drawing raised $5,000. She went on to say that the next fund raiser event will be a bike ride in March or April timeframe and possibly even a pistol raffle or a silent auction. Additionally, she stated that Ms. Carol Spencer is assisting with the spouse events, plaques, and goodie bag items. She also stated that Mr. Michael Long (Regional Director) has tasked each of the Chapters to raise a minimum of $500.00 to help support this event.
12. New Business. No new business was proposed or discussed.
13. Good of the Order. Ms. Christy Murray asked if anyone had any items, informal comments, announcements, or suggestions that do not require official action or motion.
14. Adjournment. Ms. Terri Marshall made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded byMs.Patricia Crawson. Meeting adjourned at1158 hours after all Chapter business was completed.Next meeting will be conducted on Thursday 21 January 2016, 1130-1230 hours, tentatively at Camp Mabry Bldg 8, room C284.
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LUIS F. CHAVEZ CHRISTY A. MURRAY
CW2, TXARNG, CW3, TXARNG,AG
Secretary President
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