Executive
Board Meeting
20 May
2008
Minutes
of Meeting
The meeting
was called to order at 8:00 AM by President Stewart, who led a moment of
silence. The Secretary led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The
Secretary called the roll of elected officers. Only District Vice President
Torchia was absent.
Second Vice
President Devers introduced National Secretary Nathaniel Brown, NARFE-PAC Chair
Don Wasson, David Snell from the National Office, and new Chapter 95 President
Cordero.
The
Secretary referenced the electronic distribution of the minutes of the February
21 -22 Executive Board Meeting.
MOTION
2008-05-01 Past President Pappa moved, properly seconded, that the minutes be
approved. Motion passed.
The
Secretary read the thank you note from Tidewell Hospice for the donation in
memory of Past National President Morrissey.
Treasurer
Carter reported an apparent surplus for the closing fiscal year. He noted that
two Chapters did not pay their per capita tax. He reported that he had renewed
the Alzheimer’s Solicitation License and remarked that this year was the best
year for Alzheimer’s fund raising, thanks to the cruises.
The District
Vice Presidents gave brief verbal reports. The Federation Immediate Past
President reported that all was going well with convention planning and the
hotel. First Vice President Roepke reported that Recruitment Chair Fleck was
doing an outstanding job at Senior Fairs and Public Relations Chair Harris was
doing well.
The Secretary
reported that 36 of the 77 Chapters were overdue on filing F-7 Officer Rosters.
The Treasurer mentioned there was a draft budget to be reviewed later. He will
suggest improvements to the Chapter Assistance Program.
President
Stewart thanked everyone for their help and recommended that all officers
promote Dues Withholding as a retention tool.
There was a
discussion on difficulty with obtaining name badges National Secretary Brown
will research and advise us what to do.
Secretary
Brown reminded everyone that they need to use system to update their address
information. He indicated that members should call the National office if they
are unable to update on line.
There was no
old business.
New Business:
NARFE-PAC Chair Don Wasson indicated that his would be a dismal report.
President
Stewart reported that there would be two presentations, Thrift Savings Plan /
Managing Your Money, and Survivor benefits. He requested feedback.
President
Stewart led in a moment of silence.
The meeting
was concluded at 9:00 AM.
Donald Stewart William
H. Leatham
President Secretary