U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER

To:                          Officers and Board of Directors

From:                     Bill Farnsworth, Secretary

Subject:                 Minutes of Board Meeting:                February 12, 2003

Members Present:             

Mike Borns, President                         Tom Barry, Vice President Bill Farnsworth, Secretary

Tom Heilmann                                      Mike Devaux

Minutes Approved:              January 9, 2002 Board Meeting

Reports:

A.                  Financial                               

1.                    Cash on Hand

a.             Bank balance,                                                       $4,245.34

b.             Receipts.                                                                     $29.00

c.             Expenses since 11/13/02.                                     $400.00

d.             Expected expenses:

·         USNA mailing -  $325

·         UNF February Event -   $450

e.             Bank balance,  2/12/03                                         $3,874.34                             

I.         Membership – as of 12/11/02

Category                2001 Paid               2002 Paid               2003 Paid

Regular                  131                             101                          100

Associate              16                                 14                             ?

Old Business:

A.                  February Event.  Mike spoke of the coordination effort needed to host George Watt, Alumni Association national President.  Mike will be calling George and discussing his itinerary against the items agreed upon by the Board at this meeting.  Mike to report back to Board after discussions.

B.                   Nametags for Chapter Members.  Mike Devaux reported that he has found a local supplier but the supplier must be provided with a sample and camera ready USNA emblem.  Mike pursuing.

C.                   Gifts for speakers.  Tom Barry reported large discrepancies between the items listed in the current Midshipmen’s Store catalog and what is actually available.  Tom did procure at least two items and is pursuing availability issues with the Mid Store.

New Business:

A.                  Next Event.  Board decided to investigate an April 11^th event.  Mike Devaux volunteered to coordinate.  Mike to investigate locations near the downtown area.  Bill Farnsworth to check UNF availability as back up. Possible speakers included current Mayport CARGRU or new S.E. Region head.

B.                   2004 Army Navy Game.  Mike indicated that the Gator Bowl organization actually posted the Jacksonville bid and Jacksonville has not been eliminated from the mix.  Mike distributed copies of e-mail he sent on behalf of Jacksonville Chapter in support of hosting the game.  Tom Barry was requested to attempt to establish liaison with Gator Bowl organization, Rick Catlett if possible, offer our resources and support and see what we can do to help their efforts.

C.                   Succession of Board Members.  Mike briefed Board concerning gaps that have been created lately and caused by an absence of the responsible Board member due to employment or personal reasons.  Mike stressed that it is the responsibility of the Board member who will not be able to fulfill his responsibilities to seek out and designate another Board member to be responsible for filling in.

Remarks/Business from the Floor:

                                None.

Next Board Meeting:                        1800, March 12, 2003 @ Woody’s