Association of the United States Army
St. Louis Gateway Chapter
P.O. Box 188 – Hazelwood, Missouri – 63042
314.705.1880
Board Meeting Minutes14 March 2008 Location: Seiler Instruments
Board Member Attendees: Doug Stuart, Brett Cox, Tracy Beckette, Bill Hammerschmidt, Jon Bopp, Dan Schoenekase, Julie Chakides, Leo Ahola, Rick Seiler, John Holmes, Jim Barrett, Keith Guller, Ken Leischeidt
Guests: Eric Smith, CSM Tracy Barlogio (HRC)
Minutes: Minutes were approved for the February2007 meeting. First: Bill H., Second: Jon B.
Treasury: The balance is $14, 515.05. The Treasury team provided a YTD cash flow and balance sheet to keep the board better informed. Julie is working with National to ensure that we are receiving the proper information to complete our annual audits.
Treasurer’s report approved by the board. First: Dan S., Second: Leo A.
Membership:Leo provided a current membership report to all attending. The DRS sustaining membership is pending renewal. Our March numbers depend heavily on this membership renewal. We have been recognized as a Star Chapter for 8 consecutive months and are on target for being recognized as a President’s Club Gold Chapter.
Newman’s Own Award: Up to $75,000 is available in grants to better the lives of soldiers and military families. The information will be sent to the board via e-mail. Suggestions for possible sustaining and event based support activities will be solicited.
Scholarship Committee: Applications have been arriving for review. Board members who were present voted 6 to 5 against allowing a non-resident to apply for a scholarship. The application will be refined next year to clarify eligibility rules. Doug has sent 85-100 letters to attract sponsors.
The banquet will be held 29 April at the downtown MAC. MG Cartwright will be the guest speaker.
John Holmes is leading the event committee. He will set the tasks for the committee and communicate to the team.
Board Action: Authorization was given by the board to provide funds to purchase 7 polo shirts at $24 each to be used by HRC soldiers to be used during mentoring programs. These soldiers are role models for local elementary, middle-school and high school students. CMS Barlogio expressed his thanks for the AUSA’s support.
Purchase approved by the board. First: Rick S., Second: Brett C.
Army Ball: The chapter will once again co-sponsor the Army Ball in 2008 with the Ft. Leonard Wood chapter. Research will be done to determine the amount of money left over from last year’s ball to applied to the 2008 cost. Dan Dierdorf is a possible guest speaker for the ball on 6/13/2008.
Scholarships:The deadline for applications has been moved to 3/31. 10 applications have been received at this point and are being distributed to the scholarship committee for reading.
Awards Dinner: MG Charles Cartwright, Program Manager of Future Combat Systems (BCT), will be the guest speaker. CSM Barlogio (HRC) will provide the color guard for this year’s banquet. John, Brett, Dan, Julie and Bill are working on the invitations. Brett will prepare a press release and send to Eric Smith at DRS who has graciously volunteered to help distribute it to media outlets. Bill is working on the 2008 Soldier of the Year awards. 7 of the 8 major commands have been responsive. Doug and Jon will work on acquiring a gift for MG Cartwright.
Communication is the key to a successful dinner and ceremony. Please do not hesitate to speak up if you see something that needs correction or improvement.
Thanks to Rick Seiler and Seiler Instruments for hosting this month’s meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 1pm. First: Jon B., Second: Rick S.
March Meeting: 4April 2008 at 11:30am
Host: Tracy Beckette
Location: Downtown M.A.C.
This is a change from the previous location. The ASF room dedication will be 5/9 at Scott AFB.
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