AFSA Chapter 365
Bi-Monthly Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2010

1. Members Present: Jim Prosser, President, Lance Nelson, Vice President, Dave Wolan, Treasurer, Scott Welsh, Secretary, Thad Bass, Trustee. Jim read AFSA Preamble and minutes from Jan 9, 2010 meeting were read and accepted as read.
2. Treasurer’s report: $853.26 checking, $11.11 petty cash, Total=$864.37
3. Membership report: 636 members as of Jan. 31, 2010.
4. Legislative report: Ralph has been judiciously sending out legislative emails to chapter members.
5. Old Business
a. Division 3 convention- 1/2 page advertisement and payment for ad space has been sent in. Jim Prosser will attend
b. Meeting with Charlotte NC Air Guard is scheduled for Sun, Mar 7th, 8:30am. Jim will brief group at our May meeting.
6. New Business:
a. Email vote approved $50 donation for Mar 12 Mecklenburg County Veterans Office stand down to help homeless vets.
b. Division 3 Standing Rules were reviewed by the chapter – Jim will vote to approve them at convention.
c. Memorial Day weekend in Wash, D.C. Division 3 will be responsible for washing the Korean War Memorial. Event is scheduled for May 27-30th.
d. JrROTC Presentation Opportunities – Jim, Lance and Thad will make presentations to Jr ROTC units.
e. Open Forum – Dave updated checking account responsible parties for signing checks. Fiscal year 2010 Audit needs to be completed. Jim will appoint an independent person to audit our chapter books. Dave drafted a proposed budget, which was approved with minor changes. Jim handed out membership applications to those present. The chapter is considering a new web page server on a trial basis, stay tuned for more details.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:15pm for lunch and fellowship.

Respectfully Submitted:

Scott Welsh, TSgt, USAF (ret)
AFSA Chapter 365
Secretary

AFSA CHAPTER 365  
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2010

1. Members present: Jim Prosser, President; Thad Bass, Trustee; Dave Wolan, Treasurer, Ralph Sauers, Senior Advisor, and Scott Welsh, Secretary.
2. Membership Report: 687 members as of 1/9/2010.
3. Legislative Report: Medicare costs are going up. Veterans are entitled to one free pair of eye glasses and an eye exam every two years. See your legislative report for more information on entitlements for eye exams.
4. Treasurer’s Report: $803.20 checking account, $11.11 petty cash, Total: $814.31
5. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Division 3 convention: Convention will be held 18-20 Mar 2010 in Newport News, VA at the Point Plaza Suites. Room rates are $65 per night plus tax. Registration is $75.00 in advance or $85.00 on site.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Divison 3 Convention Advertisement: Chapter 365 approved a ¼ page ad which will cost $30.
b. Jim Prosser met with CMSgts Henderson, Hazeltine and Annas of the 145th ANG base here in Charlotte, Preliminary discussion included more support from the ANG and the possibility of a permanent location for our Chapter meetings, Chapter 365 will meet at the ANG base on Mar 6th to continue dialogue with the members of the 145th ANG.
c. Junior ROTC Awards Program: HQAFSA is working with ROTC
Headquarters to determine who will pay for future medals and certificates.

7. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45am. Next meeting will be held March 6th at the Charlotte ANG base. Jim Prosser will get meeting location and time to committee members prior to the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted

Scott Welsh, TSgt, USAF (ret)
Secretary, Chapter 365

AFSA CHAPTER 365

BI-MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

1. Members Present: Jim Prosser, President, Ralph Sauers, Legislative Representative/Senior Advisor, Thad Bass, Vice President, Dave Wolan, Treasurer, Scott Welsh, Secretary, Lance Nelson, Member 2. Meeting minutes of Sept. 17, 2009 were approved as read. 3. Treasurers Report: $650.95 – Checking, $11.11 – Petty Cash, Total = $662.06 4. Membership Report: 652 members, 20 renewal reminder letters to members being sent by President Prosser 5. Legislative Report: Ralph continues to send out emails to members on a weekly basis. 6. Old Business: Jim and Lance attended the Mid Year meeting at Pope AFB. Meeting focused on membership training. AFSA is awarding a 5 star coin to every member who recruits 5 new members. 7. New Business: Division 3 Convention will be held 3-6 Mar 2010 at the Ramada Inn, Kill Devil Hills, NC. Election of a Vice President and 2 Trustees will take place. Seymour Johnson AFB is hosting the event. Room rates are $59 per night. A Veterans Fair Nov 7th at Charlotte Armory, Senator Burr hosting event. 8. Open Items: Dave and Lance attended the Monroe, NC Air Show 7-8 Nov 09. 9. Meeting adjourned at 12 noon for lunch and fellowship. Next chapter meeting scheduled for Jan 9, 2010.

Respectfully submitted:

Scott Welsh, TSgt, USAF (ret)

Secretary Division 3,