Robins Post

Society of American Military Engineers

4 Jan 06, Board Meeting

Board Members:

President Col Steven Zander

Vice President Mark MacEwan Present

Treasurer Becky McCoy

Secretary Nancy Manley

Asst Secretary Bob Mussro Present

Sustaining Members Chair Paul Koch Present

Young Members Chair LtC Kathyleen Pare’

Membership Chairs Judah Bradley

Alan Dooley

Programs Chairs Lt Luke Williams

Ken Branton Present

Events Chairs Capt Ken Herndon PCS’d

Nelson Rosa

Executive Directors Col Lemoyne Blackshear

Mike Coats Present

Col (ret) Torchia

Steve Coyle Present

Ric Powers Present

Others present:

Streamer Awards: No discussion on this topic.

Elections: As a follow up to the verbiage included in the December Flyer, Bob Mussro will send out another separate email to the Post members providing notification of the upcoming elections and requesting voting participation. Additionally, the January newsletter will repeat the voting information.

Discussion ensued regarding the viability of absentee balloting. Paul Koch proposed the concept of Post members voting in absentia; this was seconded by Mr. Mussro and unanimously accepted by the Officers present. Mark MacEwan added the proviso that absentee balloting should have a deadline several days earlier than the general election to facilitate tallying.

Programs: Due to the upcoming O’Club renovations the Post January and February general meetings will be held at the Enlisted Club; this will be duly noted in the January and February editions of the Flyer.

Discussion followed regarding potential tours in 2006. Ric Powers suggested that participation would be enhanced with more geographically local tours. Mr. Mussro added that more interesting tours would draw more individuals. He will add a query in the Flyer asking members for tour suggestions. The notion of a suggestion card to generate input in this regard was also discussed.

Potential tour locations mentioned included: Georgia Power-Plant Scherer, Anchor Glass, and Frito Lay. It was suggested that another tour to the Hartsfield Atlanta Airport renovation in March or a tour of the recently completed 3D Military Police Group US Army Criminal Investigation Command laboratory at Ft Gillem be conducted. Ken Branton will assess the potential to tour the airport. Also mentioned was repeating presentations from the Restoration Advisory Board meetings, such as the Fuel Cell Technology Overview.

It was also mentioned that a meeting with an ALC-oriented professional organization at the Base would generate cross-fertilization and potentially increase Post membership. It was suggested that Col Teresa Carter, new Wing Commander, should be approached to speak to the Post.

Readiness Plan: No discussion on this topic.

Post Organization: Discussed as part of the Election discussion.

Newsletter: Besides reminding members of the upcoming elections, the January Flyer will mention tangible benefits of SAME, including the Newman Award, career development planning, and CEU’s.

2007 Regional Meeting: No discussion on this topic.

Finance: Investment accounts continue to increase, with fixed accounts gaining approximately $1,000, and variable instruments adding a 9.5 percent increase.

Membership:

Members: Steve Coyle indicated he would like to have a breakdown of the Post membership. Discussion ensued regarding the need to increase interest in CE for SAME.

Sustaining Members: Mr. Koch has contacted several firms, including Sullivan Engineering and SSAI. He will contact STEP, Inc.

Scholarships: No discussion on this topic.

Bold = Board decisions

Italics = Tasked actions to be taken