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Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., USN (Ret) President and CEO !MOAA
To Address the Chapter and Install Officers on 19 Nov. at the
Annual Chapter Business Meeting
In This Issue
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Bills Blog
Officers/Directors
Secretary Notes
Scholarship Fund
Honor Flights
Military Honor Pin
Christmas Party Flyer
Veterans’ Day Ceremony
Chapter Bylaw Changes
ADM Ryan will provide a MOAA update and install new
officers’ during our chapter dinner-meeting at the Fort
Belvoir Officers Club.
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He is a 1967 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a graduate
of George Washington University with a Master of Science
Degree in Personnel Administration as well as the Senior Officials
in National Security Program at Harvard University's John F.
Kennedy School of Government. Ryan has commanded aviation
units at the squadron, wing, and fleet levels and has directed the Navy's Office of
Legislative Affairs. He served as the 52nd Chief of Naval Personnel before retiring
and assuming his current position in September 2002.
He is the recipient of the 2014 Military Hero Award from the Pentagon Federal
Credit Union Foundation honoring those who have demonstrated leadership in
providing support and services to returning service members and veterans and
their families. Ryan was named the 2010 Association Executive of the Year by
Association TRENDS, a national trade publication. He is the first military
officer to win this award in its 35-year history. Additionally, under Ryan’s
leadership, MOAA has been named a “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill newspaper
the past seven years, and the only military service organization for so listed for
the last five years.
The Admiral and his wife Judy have two adult children and one grand daughter
and reside in Fairfax Station, Va.
(The 2015 Slate of Officers and Directors are shown on page 3)
Volume 40 Number 11
November 2014
The Despatch -- November --Page 2
Continuing with the month of November, my calendar
tells me that this month of a couple of major events
happened:
Bill’s Blog
The end of October (27-29) was
the annual MOAA National
Meeting here in D.C. It was my pleasure to receive our 5Star Level of Excellence Award pennant for our chapter
flag.
The November meeting will be at the Officers’ Club and it
will be the chapter’s annual meeting. In addition to
dinner we will also elect and install the 2015 officers and
directors and vote on some by-laws changes. Please be
sure to come out to dine, vote, and congratulate the new
officers.
i On November 10 (1775) is the Marine Corps 239th
Birthday.
i On November 11 (1918) is the end of World War One
and Veterans Day.
Next month is our annual Christmas Party at the Officers’
Club. Look for the reservation and menu selection
coupon and more information in this issue. We will have
great food, a great dance band, great friends, and a great
time!
As we enter into another Holiday Season, Jane and I wish
everyone a Happy November.
Mount Vernon Chapter
Chapter Officers
President LCDR William Broome, USCG
1st VP CDR Rex Maddox, USN
2nd VP Lt Col Earl Henderson, USAF
Secretary CAPT Gary Hall, USN
Treasurer CPT Pat Gallagher, USA
Past President COL Robert Patrick, USA
Standing Committees (2014)
703-395-4317
703-765-8819
850-819-3193
703-780-9681
703-360-4543
703-690-9336
Directors (2013-2014)
COL Stuart Williams, USA
LCDR Marty Schaller, USN
LT James Ivey, USN
703-644-4126
703-323-7339
571-499-7738
Directors (2014-2015)
LTC Cerie Kimball, USA
COL Russ Henderson, USA
MAJ Nick Sottler, USMC
703-310-4605
703-780-1068
703-360-9295
Arrangements: LCDR Marty Schaller, USN
Auxiliary: Mrs Joyce Davis
Despatch Editor: LT Jim Ivey, USN
703-323-7339
703-372-2564
571-499-7738
JROTC Awards COL Arnie Porter, USAF
Legislative: COL Stuart Williams, USA
Membership: Lt Col Earl Henderson, USAF
Personal Affairs: MAJ Nick Sottler, USMC
Program Admin: Vacant
Program Speakers: LTC Cerie Kimball, USA
Public Affairs: CDR Rex Maddox, USN
Scholarship Fund: LCDR Marty Schaller, USN
TOPS Liaison: Vacant
VCOC: COL Robert Patrick, USA
Veterans Affairs: Vacant
Webmaster: LT James Ivey, USN
703-780-4310
703-644-4126
850-819-3193
703-360-9295
703-310-4605
703-765-8819
703-323-7339
703-690-9336
571-499-7738
Other Duties
MOAA Liaison COL Robert Patrick, USA
Chaplain COL Arnie Porter, USAF
Fairfax Liaison Mrs. Joyce Davis
703-690-9336
703-780-4310
703-372-2564
The Despatch -- November --Page 3
Secretary’s Notes
Reminder ..... Members of MVC/MOAA Board of Directors....
A meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for every first Tuesday of the month (except July), at 7:30 P.M. at
the South County Government Center 8350 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria, VA (Room 217 or 219).
If you are unable to attend, please call Bill Broome at (703) 395-4317 Email: wjbroome@gmail.com.
All members are welcome to attend
Welcome New Members
Jerry Frady, Col, USAF Act
Spouse: Kimberly Carole
CW4 Richard Markle USA
Spouse: Karin
Michael Frank, LTC USA Ret
mfrank16@cox.net
Brandi Gibson LTJG USN Act
Mrs. Christine Jones, Aux
Mount Vernon Chapter, MOAA
Officers and Board of Directors
Slate for 2015
Officers
President:
1st VP:
2nd VP:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Directors - 2015-2016 *
CDR Rex Maddox
CDR George Wallace
LTC Earl Henderson
LCDR Bill Broome
LT Mark Cohen
Past President: LCDR Bill Broome
Chaplain:
COL Arnie Porter
* Nominees
COL Bob Patrick
LCDR Marty Schaller
LT James Ivey
Directors – 2014 -2015
COL Russ Henderson
LTC Cerie Kimball
Mrs. Joyce Davis Aux *
Legislative Rep:
Auxiliary Advisor:
COL Sturt Williams
Mrs. Joyce Davis
COLA Watch
It’s official: the 2014 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for military retired pay, SBP annuities,
Social Security checks, and VA disability and survivor benefits will be 1.7 percent, effective
December 1, 2014. It will first appear in the January checks, paid on December 31. The
The Despatch -- November --Page 4
Mount Vernon Chapter
2015 Scholarship Fund Drive
For many years, our chapter scholarship fund has recognized
outstanding performance by cadets in local high school JROTC
units, with scholarship grants to offset part of the cost of
Honor Flights
attending college. The award is made on the condition that
the student will enroll in a college ROTC program, or attend
Please join us in greeting an Honor Flight on Saturday 1
one of the service academies.
Each award is a grant to the students, unlike the MOAA
national scholarships that are often given as loans, and are
offered only to the children of military personnel, without
requiring participation in JROTC, or enrollment in college ROTC
programs.
In addition to our annual mail solicitation that accompanies
the chapter dues notice, you have the continuing opportunity
to contribute amounts of your choosing to the chapter’s
Scholarship Fund, through either the monthly 50/50 raffle or
by designating an amount for the fund and giving a check to
our chapter treasurer. You
will receive a formal
acknowledgment of your
annual contributions. Since
our scholarship fund is a
501 (c) (3) charitable
organization, we suggest
you check with your tax
planner as your
contributions may be fully
deductible.
In case you still need convincing that our scholarships can
make a difference in a young person’s future, here is an
excerpt from a note written to our chapter by a 2014
scholarship recipient who recently entered the Virginia
Military Institute:
“Dear Members of the Military Officers Association of
America: I would like to thank you for the generous
scholarship you gave me. I know that money will go far in
getting me through college. I would also like to thank you for
the great dinner and ceremony you put on at the Officers Club
for us. The food and company were excellent.
November at Reagan Washington National Airport. It is a
US Airways Charter flight with 90 Veterans from
Milwaukee, expected arrival at Terminal C at 9:50 AM.
All are welcome to join our group by just showing up in
Terminal C at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled arrival.
You may obtain a voucher which will entitle you to free
parking. Bring your ticket into the Terminal. For further
information please contact Joyce Davis at 703-372-2564.
This will be our last scheduled Honor Flight Greeting
until Spring 2015.
Holiday 2014 Mailing Deadlines
The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP)
mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 deliveries of holiday
cards, letters, and packages were released 15 SEP are
as shown below:
APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips
340; AP zips 962-966
y Priority Express Mail Military Service: Dec. 17
y First-Class and Priority Mail (letters/cards and
packages): Dec. 10
y Space Available Mail: Nov. 26
y Standard Post Mail: Nov. 8
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP 093
y Priority Express Mail Military Service: N/A
y First-Class and Priority Mail (letters/cards and
packages): Dec. 3
y Space Available Mail: Nov. 26
y Standard Post Mail: Nov. 8
For further info check NAVSUP at
Lastly, I would like to thank you for all of the support you all
showed me. It felt great knowing so many people believed in
me. I hope to one day join you all again.”
http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=8
3297 .
The Despatch -- November --Page 5
By Gail Joyce, Auxiliary Member Advisory Committee
honor survivors. Congress has designated the last Sunday in
September as Gold Star Mother’s Day. Dec. 18 has been
designated as Gold Star Wives Day. The Army has developed
Military Gold Star Pin
three public service announcements to inform America of the
My son, 24-year-old Sgt. James Casey Joyce, an Army Ranger, significance of the Gold Star.
was killed in action in Somalia Oct. 3, 1993, in the Battle of
Mogadishu, better known as Blackhawk Down. Sometime after Raising awareness about the Gold Star is also our responsibility
his death, I received — from whom, I can’t remember — a as survivors as we continue to honor our loved ones. A Gold
pretty gold pin with a purple background and a gold star in the Star is something no parent or spouse ever wants to receive. It
middle. But I came to learn the pin was given to me to wear as forever changes who you are. And, I, for one, don't want
anyone to ever forget this sacrifice.
a symbol of my son’s service and sacrifice.
Fast forward to when I wore my Gold Star pin to a conference.
Most of the people there knew about my loss. As I was talking
with a group, an acquaintance walked up, pointed to my pin,
and said, “What a pretty pin!” “Thank you,” I replied. “This is
my Gold Star pin. I am a Gold Star mom.” Then she said, “Oh,
how wonderful! What in the world did you do to earn that?”
What do you say in this situation? What do you do? I quickly
figured out she did not know anything about the Gold Star and
what it signified. So I explained about the Gold Star pin and
what I did to earn it.
There are many stories like mine. But even some people in the
military are unaware of the Gold Star and its significance.
Imagine having to explain repeatedly what the Gold Star
represents —the death of your child or spouse who fought and
died for our country — on a service flag, a sticker in a car
window, a license plate, or a pin on your lapel.
During World War II, families flew flags in their windows
denoting someone in their family was serving in the military.
These flags — bordered in red, with a center of white and a star
for each member of the family serving — still are being flown
today. A blue star represents someone serving in a current
conflict, a silver star means someone has been wounded in
combat, and a gold star represents a fallen family member.
In 1947, an act of Congress standardized the
service banners and established the Gold Star
pins to issue to immediate family members of
service members killed in combat. The pin is
a gold star on a field of purple surrounded by
laurel leaves.
A pin for next of kin was approved in 1973. It
is a gold star on a gold background
surrounded by four oak sprigs.
Congress and the military are making an effort to recognize and
November 4th General Election
Tuesday November 4th is Election Day. All members of
the U.S. House of Representatives will be elected and
one senator for Virginia will be on the ballot. Also on
the ballot will be a Virginia Constitutional Amendment
that if approved will provide real estate tax relief to
spouses of military members who are killed in action.
Please vote yes.
October 15th Dinner Meeting
Navy Captain Jennifer Vedral-Baron was our guest speaker.
She assumed leadership of the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
(BCH) on 17 Jan 2014. BCH
is a Department of Defense
joint medical facility where
Army, Navy, and Air Force
medical personnel provide
world-class care to the
nation's Soldiers, Sailors,
Airmen, Marines, Coast
Guards- men, retirees and
their family members.
Capt. Vedral-Baron has
been quoted as saying, "To
our patients, you are our
partners in health and are
truly engaged and invested
in our success. I know how
special this relation- ship
is, and I consider it a blessing to care for those who wear and
have worn the flag of our nation.
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Mount Vernon Chapter, MOAA, Christmas Party
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Fort Belvoir Officers Club
Featuring the Mount Vernon Swing Band
A night of exceptional music featuring all the popular ballads
For everyone’s listening enjoyment and dancing pleasure
Open - 6:00pm, Dinner - 6:30 to 8:00pm
Entertainment - 8:30 to 10:00pm
Cash Bar with Beer and mixed Drinks; Wine included with Dinner
See next page for reservation details
Christmas Dinner-Dance Reservation Forms
Name: _________________________________________
Spouse/Guest Name:_____________________________
Please select the number of each entrees you want:
1. Chicken Florentine ______ 2. Beef Tips in Bordelaise Sauce ____ 3. Pasta Primavera w/steamed vegetables
(Vegetarian) ______
Number of Reservations @ $35.00 per person = _____________ Total (Make Reservations NLT 5 December)
Group Reservations Form
($35.00 per person)
Group Host: _________________________________
Phone #: ______________________
Size of Group:___________
(Max of 10 per group, separate forms for each group)
Attendees Name
Entree Choice
Amount Pre-Paid
1.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
2.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
3.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
4.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
5.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
6.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
7.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
8.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
9.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
10.______________________________
1 / 2/ 3
$____________
Total: $____________
Entree: 1 = Chicken Florentine, 2 = Beef Tips, 3 = Vegetarian
Make checks payable to: MVC-MOAA and mail to Mt. Vernon Chapter, MOAA
P.O. Box 97, Mount Vernon, VA 22121-0097 - Attn: Christmas Dinner-Dance. NLT 5 December.
The Despatch -- November --Page 10
Veterans’ Day Ceremony
The city of Alexandria Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Dept. and “Friends of Rocky Versace” will host the 13th Annual
Veterans’ Day Ceremony in Alexandria on Tuesday, 11 November 2014 at 1:00 PM. The approximately 1-hour, indoor
Ceremony will honor posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, Distinguished Member of the
Special Forces Regiment and Distinguished Member of The Old Guard Regiment, Captain Rocky Versace, the 66 other
Alexandrians who died during the Vietnam War and all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces in attendance.
Location is the Capt. Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial; indoors in the gym at the Mount Vernon
Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. (intersection of Commonwealth and Mt Vernon Aves.), Alexandria.
For more details, visit this website: www.virginia.org/Listings/EventsAndExhibits/VeteransDayCeremonyAlexandria, or
contact the “Friends of Rocky Versace” at: FoRV59@gmail.com
Become a member of the Capt. Versace Memorial Association!
The Despatch -- November --Page 11
NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS CHANGES
In accordance with Article X, Section 1, of the Mount Vernon Chapter By-Laws, the Board of Directors has approved the
following amendments to the present By-Laws. At the annual meeting in November, this will require a two-thirds vote of the
membership in attendance for approval.
The By-laws can be found in the front of the 2014/2015 Chapter Directory or online at the MVC web site.
Thank you.
Bill Broome
President
BY-LAWS
of the
MOUNT VERNON CHAPTER of the
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Below is a list of changes that are proposed by the Board of Directors. This would be Modification #10. See the changes in
underlined/bold font.
Change #1:
Article IV – Membership and Voting Rights
Currently reads:
Section 4. Applications for regular and auxiliary membership shall be submitted in writing to the board of directors.
Recommendations for honorary membership shall be submitted in writing to the board of directors by regular and auxiliary
members. The board of directors shall be empowered to accept or reject any application or recommendation for
membership.
Proposed change:
Section 4. Applications for regular and auxiliary membership shall be submitted in writing or via the chapter website to the
board of directors. Recommendations for honorary membership shall be submitted in writing to the board of directors by
regular or auxiliary members. The board of directors shall be empowered to accept or reject any application or
recommendation for membership.
Reason:
(1) This change is proposed to reflect the increased number of people joining through the website and (2) to include electronic
submissions.
Change 2:
Article V – Dues
Currently reads:
Section 3. Members who fail to pay their dues within 60 days from the time they become due shall be notified by the secretary
and, if payment is not made within the next succeeding 60 days shall, without further notice and without hearing, be dropped
from the rolls and thereupon forfeit all rights and privileges of membership.
Proposed change:
Section 3. Members who fail to pay their dues within 60 days from the time they become due shall be notified by the secretary
and, if payment is not made within the next succeeding 30 days shall, without further notice and without hearing, be dropped
from the rolls and thereupon forfeit all rights and privileges of membership.
Reason:
(1) Dues are due on January 1st of each year. Unpaid members are kept on the rolls for 60 days then a second notice is sent
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out. This change reduces the “grace” period from 60 days to 30 days after the second notice before dropping members for
non-payment. (2) Cost savings from mailing newsletter to former members
Change 3:
Article VI – Meetings
Currently reads:
Section 1. There shall be an annual meeting of the organization during the month of November for the election of officers and
directors, the determination of annual dues, the receipt of annual reports, and the transaction of other business. Notice of
such meeting, signed by the secretary, shall be mailed to the last recorded address of each member at least 20 days before
the time appointed for the meeting.
Proposed change:
Section 1. There shall be an annual meeting of the organization during the month of November for the election of officers and
directors, the determination of annual dues, the receipt of annual reports, and the transaction of other business. Notice of
such meeting, signed by the secretary, shall either (1) published in the October and November issue of The Despatch, (2)
emailed to those with a valid email address, or (3) mailed to the last recorded address of those members without a valid
email address at least 20 days before the time appointed for the meeting
Reason:
(1) This allows the BOD flexibility in contacting the membership and (2) it will help to reduce mailing costs.
Change 4:
Article VI – Meetings
Currently reads:
Section 2. Regular meetings of the organization shall be held monthly unless otherwise decided by the board of directors.
Notice of time and place shall be mailed to each member at his last recorded address at least 15 days in advance of each
meeting. However, regular meetings may be scheduled in advance at a stated time and place, with notice required only in the
event of change, should the board of directors determine it expedient.
Proposed change:
Section 2. Regular meetings of the organization shall be held monthly unless otherwise decided by the board of directors.
Notice of time and place shall be mailed and/or emailed to each member at his last recorded address at least 15 days in
advance of each meeting. However, regular meetings may be scheduled in advance at a stated time and place, published in
The Despatch, with notice required only in the event of change, should the board of directors determine it expedient.
Reason
(1) This allows the BOD flexibility in communicating with the membership and (2) will help reduce costs.
Change 5:
Article VI – Meetings
Currently reads:
Section 3. Special meetings of the organization may be called by the President. Notice of any special meeting shall be mailed
to each member at his last recorded address at least 15 days in advance, with a statement of time and place and information
as to the subject or subjects to be considered.
Proposed change:
Section 3. Special meetings of the organization may be called by the President at anytime. Notice of any special meeting shall
be emailed or for those without email, mailed to each member at their last recorded address at least 15 days in advance,
with a statement of time and place and information as to the subject or subjects to be considered.
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Reason:
(1) This clarifies when a special meeting may be called, (2) this allows the BOD flexibility in communicating with the
membership, (3) and provides gender neutrality.
Change 6:
Article VII – Board of Directors
Currently reads:
Section 5. The board shall meet upon the call of the president at such times and places as he may designate and shall be
called to meet upon demand of a majority of its members. Notice of all meetings of the board of directors shall be sent by
mail to each member of the board at his/her last recorded address at least ten (10) days in advance of the meetings.
However, regular meetings may be scheduled in advance at a stated time and place, with notice required only in the event of
change should the board of directors determine it expedient.
Proposed change:
Section 5. The board shall meet upon the call of the president at such times and places as he/she may designate and shall be
called to meet upon demand of a majority of its members. Notice of all meetings of the board of directors shall be sent by
mail and/or email to each member of the board at his/her last recorded address at least ten (10) days in advance of the
meetings. However, regular meetings may be scheduled in advance at a stated time and place, with notice required only in
the event of change should the board of directors determine it expedient.
Reason:
(1) This provides gender neutrality and (2) it allows the BOD flexibility in communicating the membership.
Change 7:
Article VIII – Officers
Currently reads:
Section 7. The secretary shall give all required notices of and attend all meetings of the organization and shall keep a record
of all proceedings. He/she shall also keep a record of all proceedings of the board of directors. He/she shall maintain the
membership records and shall collect the annual dues. He/she shall maintain the organization’s correspondence files and
shall provide safekeeping for all important documents and records belonging to the organization. He shall perform such other
duties as are commensurate with his/her office or as may be assigned to him by the board of directors or the president.
Proposed change:
Section 7. The secretary shall give all required notices of and attend all meetings of the organization and shall keep a record
of all proceedings. He/she shall also keep a record of all proceedings of the board of directors. He/she shall maintain the
membership records and shall, with the treasurer, collect the annual dues. He/she shall maintain the organization’s
correspondence files and shall provide safekeeping for all important documents and records belonging to the organization.
He/she shall perform such other duties as are commensurate with his/her office or as may be assigned to him/her by the
board of directors or the president.
Reason:
(1) Adds the secretary to the dues collections since the dues and membership rolls are intricately linked. (2) Provides gender
neutrality.
Change 8:
Article VIII – Officers
Currently reads:
Section 8. The treasurer shall:
Deposit all sums received in an account with a financial institution approved by the board of directors. Funds may be
deposited or withdrawn only upon the signature of the treasurer, except that in the absence or unavailability of the treasurer
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to perform this duty, an individual designated by the president be authorized to make deposits or sign checks for payment of
just obligations of the organization.
Proposed change:
Section 8. The treasurer shall:
Deposit all sums received in an account with a financial institution approved by the board of directors. Funds may be
deposited or withdrawn only upon the signature of the treasurer, except that in the absence or unavailability of the treasurer
to perform this duty, an individual designated by the president may be authorized to make deposits or sign checks for
payment of just obligations of the organization.
Reason:
(1) This clarifies and provides the president flexibility.
Change 9:
Article IX - Committees
Currently reads:
Section 2. The standing committees of the organization shall include a membership committee, a program committee, a
legislative committee, and a personal affairs committee.
Proposed change:
Section 2. The standing committees of the organization shall include a membership committee, a program committee, a
legislative committee, personal affairs, public relations, and a scholarship committee.
a. The Membership Committee shall be responsible for recruiting new members and retaining current members.
b. The Program committee chair shall be responsible for arranging speakers and facilities for monthly chapter meetings.
c. The Legislative Committee shall be responsible for monitoring local, state, and national legislative developments that
might affect active and retired Service personnel, their dependents and survivors, and national security.
d. The Personal Affairs Committee shall be responsible for providing information to chapter members and their
dependents and survivors about their entitlements.
e. Public Relations Committee shall be responsible for publicity that creates a favorable image of the chapter and
coordinating with the local media sources to publicize chapter events.
e. The Scholarship Committee shall be responsible for administering and operating the Scholarship Fund as well as
soliciting, receiving, and expend funds for the award of one or more scholarship grants annually to JROTC cadets.
Reason:
(1) This formalizes the committees within the chapter’s bylaws.
Change 10:
Article IX - Committees
Currently reads:
Section 3. At least sixty (60) days before the annual meeting, the board of directors shall appoint a nominating committee of
five (5) members, at least three (3) of the members shall be regular members, to nominate candidates for the elective offices.
The committee shall notify the secretary, in writing, at least thirty (30) days before the date of the annual meeting, of the
names of the candidates it proposes, and the secretary shall mail a copy thereof to the last recorded address of each member
at least twenty (20) days before the annual meeting.
Proposed change:
Section 3. At least sixty (60) days before the annual meeting, the board of directors shall appoint a nominating committee,
chaired by the Immediate Past President, of three (3) members, at least two (2) of the members shall be regular members,
to nominate candidates for the elective offices. The committee shall notify the secretary, in writing, at least thirty (30) days
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before the date of the annual meeting, of the names of the candidates it proposes, and the secretary shall mail a copy thereof
to the last recorded address of each member at least twenty (20) days before the annual meeting.
Reason:
(1) This formalizes the Chair of the Nominating Committee.
Change 11:
Article X – Amendments
Currently reads:
Section 1. These bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, by a two-thirds vote at any duly
organized meeting of the organization, provided that a copy of any amendment proposed for consideration has
been mailed to the last recorded address of each member at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the
meeting.
Proposed change:
Section 1. These bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, by a two-thirds vote at any duly
organized meeting of the organization, provided that a copy of any amendment proposed for consideration has
been published in The Despatch, or emailed, or mailed to the last recorded address of each member at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the meeting.
Reason:
(1) This allows the BOD flexibility in communicating with the membership and, (2) helps to reduce costs to the chapter.
Submitted for approval and vote at the November 2014 general meeting:
William J. Broome,
LCDR, USCG (ret),
President
Gary Hall,
CAPT, USN (ret),
Secretary
ST Martin History Club Schedule
Come and join us for our dinner meeting on Tuesday Nov18
at Fort Belvoir O'Club. You will witness a presentation: "The
Road to WW One" by Jim Dunn. We plan to meet in the
Washington Room(pub) at 1800 hrs on Tuesday
Nov,18,2014. then we'll have dinner(Steak, Salmon or
Chicken of choice) in the Alexandria Room. We will have
wine of choice(red or white). After dinner Jim Dunn will
present his unique History of the Road to World War One.
After an interesting presentation and discussion we'll
adjourn at 2100 hrs.
Please RSVP to me at jralp29470@aol.com or 703-5906508(LVmsg.)with your dinner order by Friday Nov 14. So
please get your RSVP in on time. Hope to see you there for
this recount of the road to ww 1.
Hope to see you there. Best, Jim Ralph