Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America
Magnum Force Chapter #357 · PO Box 614 · Bridgeport, MI 48722
Chapter Chair: Don Gerken | Trustees | 2011 Meeting Schedule* | |||
Vice Chair: Robert Bauman | Gary Demand, Frank Andrews Tom Gerken, Abe Judd Alan Shripka, T. Conzelmann | *January 10 | April 11 | July 11 | October 22 |
Treasurer: Abe Judd | * February 14 | May 9 | August 8 | November 20 | |
Secretary: Paul DeSander | *March 14 | June 13 | Sept 12 | December 12 | |
*All meetings are held at Bridgeport Village Old Town Hall, unless otherwise noted. Start time 1800 hrs. All meetings are open to the entire membership and their guests. Annual meeting is October 22 at Abe & Shirley Judd’s home.
Minutes of Meeting
Date: 13 June 11
Location: Old Town Hall
Attendance: Bob Bauman (BB), Paul DeSander (PD), Carolyn DeSander (CD), Jordan DeSander (JD), Barry Bamberg (BAM), Tom Gerken (TAG), Joan Stuart (JS), George Dolan (GD), Charles Mason (CM), Irena Mason, Debbie Lupo (CL), Anthony Lupo, Casey Lupo, Abe Judd (Abe), Shirley Judd (SJ)
I. Call to order: by Vice Char Bob Bauman 1800
Pledge of Allegiance led by BB
II. Motion to accept Agenda: Motion by CD, Support JD
Vote: Aye 10 Nay 0 Motion approved: JD- late/ 10 members present for vote
III. Reviewed Minutes: of previous meetings dated 9 May 11
Motion to accept minutes by Bam, Support by CD
Vote: Aye 10 Nay 0 Motion approved: JD- late/ 10 members present for vote
IV. Treasurer’s Report: As presented by Abe
i. $623.81: Checking account at Independent Bank Bridgeport
ii. $16,369.58 Endowment Fund: Smith & Barney
iii. $2,025.05 Scholarship funds in Smith Barney, Scholarship payment to Lupo this meeting, Renewal Approved for Cogo this meeting.
iv. $18,384.63 Total Smith Barney
1. $3000.00 commented to current scholarships (Cogo, Lupo)
v. $19018.44 Total assets available start of this meeting.
vi. Collections this meeting: $12.00: Donation collected this meeting carried forward as petty cash.
Motion to accept by BAM, Support by BB
Vote: Aye 10 Nay 0 Motion approved: JD- late/ 10 members present for vote
V. Committee Reports:
a. Membership Committee: (Carolyn) reports membership as follows:
i. Total Membership is 52
ii. New: Casey Lupo
iii. Due to renew: 0
iv. Transferred: None
v. Lapped: Charlie Mason, Joe Trautner, Michael Horn
Minutes of 13 June continued with Membership:
vi. Renewed: 0
b. Awards Committee: (BB) Awards ceremony for the following:
1. Award for Charlie Mason WWII medallion
2. Award for Casey Lupo, the Chapters new scholarship recipient for 2011
c. Public Relations: (CD)Reports:
i. Birthdays: For June are Barry Bamberg, Charlie Cogo
ii. Followers to Frank Andrews. He was reported by Judy (Spouse) to be very ill. The cost was $38.69. Motion by TAG to pay for the followers: Support by JD: Motion passed.
iii. 919th ICTC to return in mid June. Ceremony scheduled at Bay City Handy School.
d. Special Olympics report: (JD) No report
e. Ways & Means: (TAG) Reports:
i. Rounder’s events for 2012: TAG still waiting for when they will be posted. He will pick the best dates available and report to Chapter on schedule of events.
f. Entertainment & Program Committee: (Abe) No report
g. VA Services: (BAM)
i. Letter of thanks from Carrie Seward for our support of VAVS
ii. BAM reports he has purchase of more items from the needs list, and gave them to VAVS. He has spent $15.86 of his $100.00 donation given by the chapter. Chapter will reimburse him for tennis shoes up to $100.00.
h. Enlisted Services: (Fran) Reports: FI report on Quilt fund raiser.
i. Tickets are available now at $1.00 ea or 6 for $5.00.
ii. JD reported making items for the raffle. He is knitting a scarf to support the event
VI. Scholarship Commission: (TAG) Reports the following:
a. Awards ceremony for Casey Lupo. TAG presented award from Chapter, and a check in the amount of $500.00. This is the first installment of a four year award. Casey’s Mother and Father (Debbie & Anthony), were present for the award.
b. TAG reports the renewal application for Stephanie Cogo was received. She meets the requirements for renewal. TAG asked for a check for $500.00 with letter be issued to Eastern Michigan University & Stephanie Cogo. This will be her third installment on a four year award.
VII. Special Orders: None
VIII. Unfinished business: as follows:
a. Web Site development: Please visit site “NCOA Magnum Force Chapter 357”. Paul having trouble entering minutes to site. He will continue to inquire for information from George Corser
b. Chapter activities posted: Carolyn to follow-up with future dates for posting. (Posted for June)
Minutes of 13 June continued with Unfinished Business
c. Chapter support to Historic Society for the use of the Old Town Hall: CD reports the following:
1. Letter from historic Society: Report they received our $200.00 donation, further, thank the Chapter for continued support and announce the Chapters 8”X8” commemorative brick has been placed at the victory memorial. The brick will have the following inscription:
Magnum Force
357 MP
NCOA
d. Coin distribution: PD reports the following coin distribution. Will need compensation to replace coins. Action tabled following ABE & Shirley’s return.
i. MG James Pocock: Former Commander of 300th MP Command
ii. SFC Rebecca Williams: Chief instructor Leadership academy Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL
iii. 2LT Travis Williams: On his commission to 2 LT on 18 May 2011at State MANG HQ, MI
iv. 2LT Leyland Hart: On his commission to 2LT on 6 May 2011at the Citadel, SC
IX. New Business:
a. George Dolan overview:
i. He is running for a position on the International Board of Directors, and would appreciate any proxy votes that our Chapter members could give.
b. Charlie Mason membership renewal:
i. CD made motion to pay Charlie Masons membership renewal. The cost is $30.00 for one year. Support by TAG: Discussion, In light of Charles service dating back to WWII, that the Chapter acknowledge his service with he membership renewal. Vote: 11 Yah, 0 Nay, Motion passed.
c. CD announces Concert in the Park here in the Historic Village starts July 12, 201. This is a free concert.
d. CD reports apparel sales of $14.00, further, that a hat be given to new member and scholarship recipient Casey Lupo, and Charlie Mason WWII Medallion recipient.
X. Announcements:
a. (PD)The next State NCOA meeting is to be held at the Michigan Coney Island in Flint. The location is north of I-75 one stop light on Bristol Rd. The meeting starts at 0930.
b. (TAG) VA Hospital has a drop box for worn & tethered flags.
XI. Open discussion: None
XII. Adjournment:
a. Motion: to adjourn by TAG Support by BAM
c. Vote: Aye 11 Nay 0 Motion approved
d. Adjourned at 1903
Next meeting is scheduled for 11 July 2011. Location Old Town Hall Bridgeport Historic Village. The time of meeting is scheduled for 1800 hrs.
Original signed
Paul R. DeSander
Secretary
