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United States Army Warrant Officers Association Audie L. Murphy Chapter P.O. Box 5218 Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas 78763

USAWOA-ALM 02 June 2015

SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes, USAWOA Audie L. Murphy Chapter, 21 May 2015

1. Call to Order. A quorum was verified by Audie L. Murphy Chapter President, Ms. Christy Murray, at the Chapter meeting held at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas on 21 May 2015 at 1144 hours.

2. Opening Ceremony.

a. Pledge of Allegiance. b. Invocation. Delivered by Mr. Juan Sanchez

3. Roll Call. No roll call was conducted. There were 6 members in attendance and 6 members who called in.

4. Reading and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. Motion was made to accept the previous meeting minutes as read by Ms. Terri Marshall, second by Mr. Juan Sanchez. All members were in favor, minutes were approved. Minutes will be published in the ALMWOA newsletter.

5. Communications and Correspondence. None

6. Announcements. Chapter President, Ms. Christy Murray wished a Happy Birthday to all of our June birthdays and extended her congratulations to our newest Warrants.

7. Report of Officers.

a. Secretary’s Report. Mr. Luis Chavez was not present.

b. Treasurer’s Report. Ms. Terri Marshall read the financial report. A motion was made to accept the report by Ms. Sandra Poppy, second by Mr. Juan Sanchez. All members were in favor, report was approved.

Operating Funds: $3037.93 Check from National $156.00 Scholarship Funds: $1057.00 Account Total: $4250.93

Ms. Murray gave Ms. Marshall $78.00 in coin money.

c. Vice President’s Report. Ms. Melissa Harden did not have any new information to report.

d. President’s report. Ms. Christy Murray stated that an OPT meeting will be held in on 17 June in order to plan fund raisers for the 44th Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM) in October 2016, such as 50/50 raffles and car washes.

8. New Members. Ms. Christy Murray extended her congratulations to our newest member Mr. Jean Prendes.

9. Introduction of Guests. No guests were present. USAWOA-ALM SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes, USAWOA Audie L. Murphy Chapter, 21 May 2015

10. Committee Reports.

a. Membership Committee. Mr. Devon Love was not present; however Ms. Christy Murray did state that Ms. Christina Abalos, Mr. Michael Brieto, Mr. Christopher Cordero, and Mr. John Cox need to be contacted in order to renew their ALMWOA membership that expired in April 2015. Additionally she stated that the following soon to be expired members also need to be contacted for membership renewal: Mr. Jeremy Amis, Mr. Richard Beckman, Ms. Katherine Brown, Mr. Vicente Cedillos, Ms. Audrey Foushee, Mr. Oliver Hairston, Mr. Raymond LeBron, Mr. Felipe Martinez, Mr. Robert Mittanck, and Ms. Cala-Jean Ratliff.

b. Scholarship Committee. Mr. Jeffrey Felton was not present.

c. Historic Committee. Ms. Satina Saxby was not present.

d. Benevolence Committee. Mr. Devon Love was not present. Ms. Christy Murray proposed to assist a family of four (child of member of the ALMWOA). A motion was made to provide the family with a $300 gift card for meals by Mr. Juan Sanchez and second Ms. Sandra Poppy. All members approved, motion carried.

e. Awards Committee. Ms. Anita Dickens was not present.

f. Social Events Committee. – Mr. Bryan Shaw was not present.

(1) Greet and Congratulate: Ms. Minette Hatt was not present. Ms. Christy Murray stated that a Greet and Congratulate is being coordinated for 26 June 2015

(2) NGAT: Ms. Terri Marshall was not present.

(3) American Heroes: We did great! Thanks to everyone who supported the event. We made about $1,700 during the event.

(4) WO Birthday: Mr. Beau Tidrick was not present. Ms. Christy Murray stated that this event will be on 09 July 2015 and encouraged everyone to participate given the fact that this is a highly visible event.

(5) Holiday Events: (Vacant)

(6) Fun Run/Walk Charity Events: Ms. Julie Bryant was not present, however, Ms. Christy Murray stated that the Run for Babies (March of Dimes) held on 09 May 2015 at Old Settlers Park was a success; participants included Ms. Terri Marshall, Ms. Christy Murray, Ms. Lisa Buckley, Ms. Trish Crawson, and Ms. Julie Bryant. Additionally she encouraged everyone to contact Ms. Julie Bryant in order to sign up as a group and support our community in the upcoming Run for a Cause (Safe Place Austin) on 07 Jun 2015 at Old Settlers Park, in Round Rock.

g. Community Awareness/Outreach Committee. – Ms. Katherine Brown was not present.

(1) Special Olympics. Ms. Liz Brite was not present. USAWOA-ALM SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes, USAWOA Audie L. Murphy Chapter, 21 May 2015

(2) Blood Drives. Mr. Vicente Cedillos was not present; however, Ms. Christy Murray stated that the Cinco de Mayo Blood Drive event hosted on May 5th was a success; our goal of 18 pints of blood was met. She thanked everyone for their support.

(3) Habitat for Humanity. Ms. April Myles was not present.

(4) Community Support. Ms. Lakeshia Marshall was not present; however, Ms. Christy Murray stated Ms. Terri Marshall and herself delivered toys and baskets to the Child Life Services at Dell Children’s Hospital on 06 May 2015.

(5) Operation Holidays. Mr. Luis Chavez was not present.

h. Mentorship / Professional Development. Mr. Earnest Metcalf did not have any new information to report.

11. Unfinished Business.

a. Memorabilia. Mr. Michael Long was not present.

b Golf Tournament. Mr. Frank Hinnant was not present.

c. Chapter Recruiting Drive – Mr. Beau Tidrick was not present.

d. Purchase of guidon and staff for the Chapter. Ms. Christy Murray stated that the guidon has been received.

e. 44th Annual Meeting of the Members (2016) Committee: Ms. Christy Murray stated that our next OPT will be 17 June 2015, bldg 8, room C220 (Camp Mabry) at 1000 hours.

12. New Business. Information was provided before the organization to repair the windshield of the Golf Cart that we borrowed from Ms. Marshall and her husband Greg. During transport back to the Marshall residence, the member driving the cart back noticed that during delivery that the windshield was no longer with the cart. Repair/Replacement was $129.00. A motion was made to pay the Marshalls back for the repair cost of the windshield by Mr. Metcalf and second by Mr. Sanchez. Motion carried. Approved.

13. Good of the Order. Ms. Christy Murray asked if anyone had comments or suggestion they would like to discuss for the Good of the Order; no comments or suggestions were presented. Ms. Murray read the Memorial Day message from the American Legion to all members.

14. Adjournment. Mr. Juan Sanchez made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Ms. Terri Marshall. Meeting adjourned at 1211 hours after all Chapter business was completed. Next meeting will be conducted on 18 June 2015 at 1130, at ABIA Armed Forces Reserve Center.

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////original signed\\\\ ////original signed\\\\ LUIS F. CHAVEZ CHRISTY A. MURRAY CW2, TXARNG, CW3, TXARNG, AG Secretary President USAWOA Audie L. Murphy Chapter USAWOA Audie L. Murphy Chapter