December Meeting Minutes
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07 DECEMBER 2001 CPOA MEETING MINUTES

1.      The meeting was called to order at 1205 by Vice President, John Nesmith.  15 members were present.

       2.     Minutes from 02 November 01 meeting were read and accepted.

 3.     Financial Report:  CPOA Funds:  $2500.47   Initiation funds:  $ 500.00

 4.     Good of the Order:

        a.  Georgia Monsan had surgery.  

5.     Old Business:

        a.   Lyle Bails still needs a plaque.

        b.   Fundraisers – Pizza and Muffins sales raised $494.00.  Upcoming sales scheduled for December 13th, January 18th, and February 15th.  February 15th will be rescheduled due to Paul Kaplan’s retirement being on the same day.

        c.   Shadow boxes - John Reagan order five shadow boxes at $185.00 each.

        d.   Progressive Dinner – John Nesmith, John Reagan, and Chuck Boyer will host.  Motion passed to donate $500.00  ($100.00 toward appetizers, $300.00 toward main course and $100.00 toward desserts.)  Motion passed to use leftover gift cards worth $80.00 to offset these costs.  Parents are encouraged to bring gifts for their children for “Santa” to pass out at the end.  Gifts should not exceed $20.00.

        e.    By Laws – The by laws were reviewed.  Motion passed to make an amendment that “No CPOA funds will be used for alcohol”.  Motion passed specifying that initiation funds will pay for the first 6 months dues for new CPO’s.  Further discussion was held regarding specifying exactly what and how initiation funds will be used and the need to identify that in writing Subject was tabled by John Nesmith and recommendation made to form separate committee to dictate what initiation funds can be used for.  Amendments will be made and ready for review for next meeting.

    6.   New Business:

        a.  Ski Trip – Paul Kaplan is looking at planning a Ski Trip for the 1st/2nd week in February.  A recommendation to look at Armed Forces Vacation Rentals was made.

        b.  CPOA Coins – Discussion was held regarding purchasing 100 CPOA coins once price and logo can be confirmed.  Chuck Boyer agreed to provide information at next meeting.

        c.  Welcome Letter – A welcome letter from the CPOA will be sent with welcome aboard packages for all new CPO’s.  Recommendation was made and accepted to include a copy of the CPOA Rooster with home phone numbers etc. along with the letter.

        d.  White Hat Luncheon – Motion passed to share cost of White Hat Luncheon with the Ward room in the event that the Admiral does come to Denver.

    7.  Meeting adjourned at 1310.  Next meeting to is scheduled for January 4th at Old Chicago’s.