Reports of Officers and Committees

TM Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 38th Annual National Convention

JULY 28-31, 2010 • SAN ANTONIO, TX

REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES TABLE OF CONTENTS

LISTINGS OFFICERS – NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ...... 1

OFFICER REPORTS NATIONAL PRESIDENT ...... 2 1ST VICE PRESIDENT...... 4 FINANCIAL SECRETARY ...... 5 EXECUTIVE RECORDING SECRETARY ...... 7 HISTORIAN ...... 13 EASTERN REGION PRESIDENT ...... 15 CENTRAL REGION PRESIDENT ...... 18 WESTERN REGION PRESIDENT ...... 20

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS AWARDS COMMITTEE ...... 21 BYLAWS COMMITTEE ...... NO REPORT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ...... 22 FINANCE COMMITTEE ...... 24 FUNDRAISING COMMMITTEE ...... NO REPORT HARRY SHEPPARD RESEARCH COMMITTEE ...... 26 HERITAGE COMMITTEE ...... NO REPORT HISTORY COMMITTEE ...... NO REPORT MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE ...... 29 MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ...... 30 NOEL F. PARRISH AWARD COMMITTEE ...... SEE AWARDS COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE...... NO REPORT PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ...... NO REPORT PROTOCOL COMMITTEE ...... NO REPORT

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE ...... 33 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE ...... 35 YOUTH COMMITTEE ...... 41

FINANCIAL REPORTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ...... 50 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSE ...... 54

NATIONAL OFFICERS

President Parliamentarian Russell C. Davis Marvin Williams

First Vice President Financial Secretary John Patterson Vince Saunders

Second Vice President Corresponding Secretary Vacant Vacant

Executive Recording Secretary Historian Rosario Biggs-Dickerson Jennifer Myers

Treasurer Public Relations Officer Wilbur G. Mason Minnie Jones

REGIONAL PRESIDENTS

EASTERN CENTRAL WESTERN Solomon Williams Chauncey Spencer, III James Crump

Report of the National President Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated to the 39th Annual Convention San Antonio, Texas 29 July 2010

Dear Members and Friends,

As I close out my tenure (fourth year) as your National President, please allow me to thank you for the privilege of serving for the two terms and hopefully making progress within the organization. Having had experience in a number of senior positions, one is almost never able to achieve all of the goals that you set, but makes progress towards them and sets the direction towards them. Stage setting and initial implementation one stage at a time is a big part of the journey.

The issues that I thought were most important and appropriate were 1) improving the fiscal and financial stability, 2) team building, 3) Board training, and 4) spending more on youth programs. While we have improved in all of these areas, all are still “a work in progress” and there is a ways to go yet, however I feel that the movement is in the right direction to get us there. There is no specific or exact measurement of merit as the goals are some-what dynamic or moving targets and require continuous time and attention. You have my pledge to continue to work TAI’s behalf following the election, as your Immediate Past President to work with the new President’s agenda and goals.

The fiscal and financial status while improved is still not where I would like to see it. Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), our management consultants, is working with us on some recommendation on areas of improvement and we are also working with our auditors. Our Finance Committee is equally engaged and is showing progress.

Team building and Board training are related, but the team is bigger than just the Board we had some training provided in late November by BAH. The Committees, the membership (the body), and our friends, donors, etc. are all a part of the “TUSKEGEE AIRMEN TEAM.” While there is still much progress to be made, we are moving in the right direction.

We spend more on youth programs this year than we have in the past few years and have in place plans to continue this trend.

Recapping this year, we have had a number of DOTAs join the “Lonely Eagle Chapter,” we have also had a significant number reach their 90th birthday or more and that’s a positive sign. Last fall the “Tuskegee Airmen” were the recipients of the Air Force Association’s “Lifetime Achievement Award,” recognizing “a lifetime of work in the advancement of aerospace.” Other recipients were the Doolittle Raiders and James Schlesinger, a former Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Energy.

In the late fall, we held a combined Board meeting and training session to better focus and working together. Once again BAH assisted us and led discussions on improving relationships

and goal setting. In early 2010, the Board decided to cease monthly meetings and to resurrect the Executive Committee and to meet monthly with Board meeting quarterly. This model seems to work better and allows more time for the other committees to do their business.

Unfortunately due to budget considerations, the Board voted not to renew the Executive Director’s contract beyond one year. While we made significant progress during his tenure, e.g. the opening of the National Office in Tuskegee, improvement of relations with all of the Organizations in Tuskegee, etc., however the cost factor was a key driver as we focused on the current and future year’s budgets. We have notified our partner of this fact and the office is still and will remain in operation. Ms. Maggie Thomas, our Office Administrator, is in place there and is conducting our business. There should be no difference in how we conduct business as the Regional Officers and the Committee Chairperson are there to assist you along with myself and our 1st Vice President, John B. Patterson. We will continue the normal way we do business and manage the glitch as we always have. Thank you for your patience during the transition. This will be discussed in more detail at the Convention as we work present and future plans.

We are still growing as an organization with two new Chapters and 13 new life memberships. They will be recognized at the Convention and presented charters and certificated. In these challenging times, our “brand” is still alive and people want to be a part of it.

We still need to have more of our current and new members get more involved in the running of the organization at all levels, chapter, Regional and National. Many highly talented individuals are sitting and wait to be asked, well if so, I am asking, “please get more involved.” We can use all of the help that we can get to become officers, committee chairs and committee members and to serve in numerous other positions within the organization. Don’t just belong, get on board and help us run this great organization. We can only remain viable if we have the people (volunteers) step forward and work the issues. Thanks for your support.

Once again, it has been a genuine pleasure to represent you and to lead this great organization for the past four years. Shirley and I are honored with our service to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. We look forward to seeing you all at the Convention and hope that you will have an enjoyable time.

Russ Davis Russell C. Davis, Lt. Gen, USAF (Ret.)

P.S. Do not forget that the TAI 40th Annual Convention will be held at Gaylord National Harbor Hotel in Washington, DC, August 3-7, 2011

June 30, 2010

TO: Board of Directors, 39th TAI Convention

FROM: 1st National Vice President

SUBJ: Vice Presidents Report

Mr. Patterson became the 1st National Vice President of TAI on April 6, 2010, following the resignation of Mr. Robert Rose. The vacancy was filled in accordance with TAI bylaws dated August 23-25, 2007, ARTICLE VI, Section 10.

The Vice President was invited to participate in the Eastern Region’s 9th annual Conference as a presenter on April 24, 2010 in Hampton, VA. He and four East Coast Chapter members (Mr. Leo Gray, Mr. William Broadwater, Mr. B. Byron Morris and Mr. William Wilson) representing TAI was invited by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights and Urban Affairs to attend the 2010 Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon on June 16, 2010. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights recognized one of their clients, Mr. Alfred U. McKenzie and named an Award in his honor ten years ago. Mr. McKenzie was an East Coast Chapter member and Original Tuskegee Airmen who served in the 477th Bombardment Group; he was one of the 100 Officers Arrested at Freeman Field, Seymour, Indiana in 1945.

Vice President Patterson is coordinating Site Selection for the 2011 Convention, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area along with East Coast Chapter members Col. Clarence Smith (Ret) and Mr. B. Byron Morris along with the Gaylord Hotel Staff. The 2012 Convention is scheduled for Las Vegas, NV; President Patterson has been in contact with the Western Region President-Col. James Crump (Ret) and Lt. Col. Larry M. Jackson (Ret) and the Las Vegas Hotel Visitors Bureau for a Site Visit in August 2010.

He is working Site Selection also for the 2013 Convention in Columbus, Ohio. He is in contact with the Columbus Convention and business Bureau along with the Ohio Memorial Chapter President, Mr. Edward W. Morast and the past Chapter President Mr. Robert L. Peeples. The 2014 Convention will be held in the Eastern Region and the 2015 Convention will be held in the Western Region.

My three plus months has gone by very fast, please allow me to serve you for the next two years.

Respectfully Yours,

///Signed/// Mr. John B. Patterson 1st National Vice President, TAI

2010 National Convention of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Financial Secretary’s Report 11 July 2010

Reporting Period: July 1 2009 – June 30, 2010 Submitted by: Vince Saunders: 773/821-7696 [email protected]

Officer Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manage & maintain a national database of all members, TAIN, payment records & demographic information. 2. Produce periodic membership reports for chapters, regions and the national office. 3. Produce & mail membership cards to chapters. 4. Produce mailing list data for national & regional correspondence & membership directory.

2010 If &Aliht 1. Financial members in 2010 total 1757 as of 6/27/2010. 2. Worked to ensure that membership cards were produced & distributed to chapters in a timely basis. 3. Developed a membership statistics report (attached) to aid in identifying chapter growth issues & other trends. 4. Served on National Finance Committee / assisted in the development of our 2009-2011 budgets. 5. Worked with Central BOD Rep Marv Abrams to develop the 2010 Membership Directory.

2011 Goals & Challenges

Goal #1:

To work with the BOD and the incoming Financial Secretary to establish a clearly understood policy for how chapters submit membership materials (including Form 2, Cover Sheet and payments) to the Financial Secretary to ensure that all membership data is received, recorded and processed correctly.

Goal #2:

Beginning in August of 2010, I’d like to work with the incoming Financial Secretary and other National Officials representing the Membership, Public Relations and Website Committees to develop a multi-year plastic membership card. This semi-permanent card would be issued for a two-year period (between election years) in conjunction with a membership renewal portal on the National website.

Signed, Vince Saunders

Outgoing National Financial Secretary June 28, 2010 5

Membership Info by Region - 2009 & 2010 Comparison Chapter Percentage of Regional Totals

2010 Life 2010 Tot % Change 2009 Life 2009 Tot Mbrs 5/20/10 Mbrs 5/20/10 From Prev Chapter Name City Region Mbrs Mbrs Chapter % - YTD - YTD Chapter % Year 1 Alfonza W. Davis Chapter Omaha Central 8 37 6.05% 6 25 4.48% -32.43% 2 BGen. Noel F. Parrish Chapter of TAI Lexington Central 0 17 2.78% 0 22 3.94% 29.41% 3 Charles B. Hall, Jr. Chapter of TAI Oklahoma City Central 1 21 3.43% 1 19 3.41% -9.52% 4 Chicago “DODO” Chapter of TAI Chicago Central 3 80 13.07% 3 80 14.34% 0.00% 5 Claude R. Platte Chapter of TAI Dallas Central 1 30 4.90% 2 22 3.94% -26.67% 6 Col. Lawrence E. Roberts Chapter of TAI Kessler AFB Central 0 0 0.00% 0 13 2.33% 7 Detroit Chapter of TAI Detroit Central 10 111 18.14% 7 50 8.96% -54.95% 8 Greater Cincinnati Chapter of TAI Cincinnati Central 0 24 3.92% 0 36 6.45% 50.00% 9 Heart of America Chapter of TAI Kansas City Central 8 32 5.23% 9 38 6.81% 18.75% 10 Hugh J. White Chapter of TAI St. Louis Central 3 12 1.96% 2 12 2.15% 0.00% 11 Indianapolis Chapter of TAI Indianapolis Central 3 23 3.76% 2 15 2.69% -34.78% 12 Judge Robert Decatur Chapter of TAI Little Rock AFB Central 0 9 1.47% 0 10 1.79% 11.11% 13 Lewis Lynch Chapter Scott AFB Central 0 14 2.29% 0 11 1.97% -21.43% 14 Mac Ross Chapter of TAI Dayton Central 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 15 Memphis Chapter of TAI Memphis Central 0 23 3.76% 1 21 3.76% -8.70% 16 North Coast Chapter of TAI Cleveland Central 2 14 2.29% 2 13 2.33% -7.14% 17 Ohio Memorial Chapter of TAI Columbus Central 1 49 8.01% 1 52 9.32% 6.12% 18 San Antonio Chapter of TAI San Antonio Central 2 83 13.56% 3 86 15.41% 3.61% 19 Thomas L. Washington Chapter of TAI Lansing Central 0 10 1.63% 0 10 1.79% 0.00% 20 Tuskegee Chapter of TAI Tuskegee Central 5 23 3.76% 5 23 4.12% 0.00% Reg Totals & % 47 612 100.00% 44 558 100.00% -8.82% of Nat'l: 28.14% 32.99% 29.33% 31.76%

2010 Life 2010 Tot % Change 2009 Life 2009 Tot Mbrs 5/20/10 Mbrs 5/20/10 From Prev Chapter Name City Region Mbrs Mbrs Chapter % - YTD - YTD Chapter % Year 1 Atlanta Chapter of TAI Atlanta Eastern 5 48.00 5.65% 5 58 7.04% 20.83% 2 Claude B. Govan Chapter of TAI Springfield Eastern 5 54.00 6.36% 2 60 7.28% 11.11% 3 Col. Charles E. McGee Chapter of TAI Hanscom AFB Eastern 0 20.00 2.36% 0 3 0.36% -85.00% 4 East Coast Chapter of TAI Washington Eastern 32 173.00 20.38% 24 147 17.84% -15.03% 5 Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Chapter of TAI Orlando Eastern 7 54.00 6.36% 7 71 8.62% 31.48% 6 Greater Philadelphia Chapter of TAI Philadelphia Eastern 1 19.00 2.24% 2 28 3.40% 47.37% 7 Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of TAI Pittsburgh Eastern 0 17.00 2.00% 0 7 0.85% -58.82% 8 Hannibal Cox Chapter of TAI McGuire AFB Eastern 3 26.00 3.06% 3 39 4.73% 50.00% 9 Heart of Carolina Chapter of TAI Morrisville Eastern 0 10.00 1.18% 0 20 2.43% 100.00% 10 Hiram E. Mann Chapter of TAI Walterboro Eastern 2 37.00 4.36% 1 36 4.37% -2.70% 11 Howard Baugh Chapter of TAI Petersburg Eastern 2 25.00 2.94% 2 21 2.55% -16.00% 12 John H. Porter-First State Chapter of TAI Dover Eastern 4 36.00 4.24% 7 27 3.28% -25.00% 13 Lt.Gen. John D. Hopper, Jr. Chapter of TAI Tampa Eastern 0 0.00 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 14 MGen. Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of TAI Newburgh Eastern 4 33.00 3.89% 4 27 3.28% -18.18% 15 MGen. Joseph A. McNeil Chapter of TAI Warner Robins Eastern 5 15.00 1.77% 3 15 1.82% 0.00% 16 Miami Chapter of TAI Miami Eastern 7 23.00 2.71% 7 18 2.18% -21.74% 17 Nancy Colon-Charles Dryden Chapter of TAI Augusta Eastern 0 21.00 2.47% 0 13 1.58% -38.10% 18 New England Chapter of TAI Boston Eastern 0 28.00 3.30% 0 29 3.52% 3.57% 19 Spann Watson Chapter of TAI Columbia Eastern 0 16.00 1.88% 0 21 2.55% 31.25% 20 Tidewater Chapter of TAI Langley AFB Eastern 5 60.00 7.07% 4 62 7.52% 3.33% 21 Virgin Islands Chapter Eastern 0 25.00 2.94% 0 0 0.00% -100.00% 22 West Virginia State University Chapter of TAI Charleston Eastern 0 77.00 9.07% 0 87 10.56% 12.99% 23 Wilson V. Eagleson Chapter of TAI Goldsboro Eastern 1 32.00 3.77% 1 35 4.25% 9.38% Reg Totals & % 83 849 100.00% 72 824 100.00% -2.94% of Nat'l: 49.70% 45.77% 48.00% 46.90%

2010 Life 2010 Tot 2009 Life Mbrs 5/20/10 Mbrs 5/20/10 % Chg Chapter Name City Region Mbrs 2009 Mbrs Chapter % - YTD - YTD Chapter % From Prev Yr 1 Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter Phoenix Western 3 15.00 3.81% 3 24 6.40% 60.00% 2 Buford A. Johnson Chapter of TAI Riverside Western 0 21.00 5.33% 0 13 3.47% -38.10% 3 Central Coast/Vandenberg Chapter of TAI Lompoc Western 2 11.00 2.79% 2 11 2.93% 0.00% 4 Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Chapter of TAI San Diego Western 1 27.00 6.85% 1 21 5.60% -22.22% 5 Gen. Lloyd "Fig" Newton Chapter of TAI Albuquerque Western 1 18.00 4.57% 1 18 4.80% 0.00% 6 George S. “Spanky” Roberts Chapter of TAI Sacramento Western 7 46.00 11.68% 6 49 13.07% 6.52% 7 Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones Chapter of TAI Denver Western 4 55.00 13.96% 3 55 14.67% 0.00% 8 James B. Knighten Chapter of TAI Las Vegas Western 1 7.00 1.78% 1 14 3.73% 100.00% 9 Lee A. Archer Chapter of TAI Travis AFB Western 3 16.00 4.06% 1 19 5.07% 18.75% 10 Los Angeles Chapter of TAI Los Angeles Western 8 112.00 28.43% 8 108 28.80% -3.57% 11 Sam Bruce Chapter of TAI Seattle Western 5 50.00 12.69% 6 32 8.53% -36.00% 12 William "Bill" Campbell Chapter of TAI San Francisco Western 2 16.00 4.06% 2 11 2.93% -31.25% Reg Totals & % 37 394 100.00% 34 375 100.00% -4.82% of Nat'l: 22.16% 21.24% 22.67% 21.34% Nat'l Total: 167 1855 150 1757 -5.28% % of the year remaining: 36.44%

6/27/2010 Regional Membership Stats Page 1 of 1

38th Annual Convention Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated General Meeting Minutes August 6 - 9, 2009 Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

1st General Session Session called to order

38th Annual Convention membership 1st General Session called to order at 10:30 am August 7, 2010 by Russell Davis, TAI President, and quorum verified and declared by Marvin Williams, TAI National Parliamentarian.

Adoption of Agenda Recommended agenda item sequence changes by R. Davis, President. Moved by R. Spriggs and seconded that agenda be approved as amended. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes Approval of minutes from 37th Annual Convention held prior year in Philadelphia. Minutes prepared by S. Simpson, former Executive Recording Secretary presented as written by Rose Biggs-Dickerson, current Executive Secretary. Moved by R. Ashby and seconded that reading of minutes be waived. Motion carried.

Approval of TAI National 37th Convention Minutes Approval of Minutes - 37th Convention minutes were deferred to later in General Session to provide for additional copies for distribution and membership review.

Remarks from the President R. Davis, President welcomed and addressed TAI membership. President’s Report included TAI National recap since Convention ‘09 Philadelphia meeting; summaries included Moton Field Grand Opening Event; Trumpet Awards; Aviation Museum of Kentucky Hall of Fame Induction; National Office/Executive Director hiring; DOTA trip to Kuwait and Iraq.

There was question from floor regarding current TAI Chronology Timelines. E. Drumond asked what happened within timeline document before 1941 and after 1945. Timeline does not include last classes; Lockbourne AFB; and asked if timeline could be expanded to include this time information also. R. Davis responded he will follow up; refer questions; and request that Harry Sheppard Research Committee address current timelines dates and Tuskegee Airmen participation prior to 1941 and after 1945.

C. McGee addressed Board motion declaring Tuskegee Alabama home of TAI National Museum. B. Rose responded; board motion passed by Board was to declare TAI National Office and Tuskegee Alabama home of the official National Tuskegee Airmen Museum. Detroit museum was not relocated or moved and is one of several national aviation museums; board motion declared TAI National Office and Official National Museum will be located in Tuskegee. Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated – Convention August 6 – 9, 2009 Page 1

President asked entire membership to recognize Vice President, B. Rose for his continued leadership, Strategic Plan/National Office implementation, Presidential Inauguration; TAI annual convention planning and endless contributions to TAI.

Officers Reports 1st Vice President R. Rose reviewed general meeting schedule and upcoming events including Top Gun Tribute; Awards Ceremony; Receptions and recognized and thanked individual Scholarship Foundation and Palace Station sponsors. He thanked numerous individuals for assistance and contributions in convention planning and volunteer support.

Treasurer W. Mason, Treasurer presented and reviewed TAI Profit and Loss/Financial reports included in material packets. Informed membership finances would be reviewed in more detail later in session by Finance Committee. Moved by E Lewis and seconded that membership accepts Treasurer’s report as information only. Motion carries.

Historian J Myers, Historian did not attend sessions. Historian Report included in Annual Report.

Region Reports Eastern J. Patterson addressed importance of membership. Virgin Islands and University of Virginia are new chapters in Eastern Region; all chapters were challenged to increase membership. Claude Govan and East Coast Chapters were recognized for an increase of 12 or more new members.

Central C. Spencer shared with members, “We the People” elementary level book written about aviation pioneers. He also recognized Harry Stewart, Detroit member, 1949 Top Gun Team member.

Western Western Vice President; R. Gillead officially informed TAI Membership that Western Region Caucus met prior day and voted to immediately remove Ralph Smith as Western Region President. Western Region caucus elected Region 1st Vice President Rodney Gillead, Interim President until Western Region Executive Committee convenes to elect permanent President. DOTAs will participate in next Rose Bowl Parade; update given by Ted Lumpkin.

Membership Membership Chair, W. Blount presented charters to newest chapters, Lewis Lynch Chapter and West Virginia Chapter.

Newest Life memberships were announced and certificates presented to following individuals: Dr. Robert McDaniel, Claude R. Platt – Andre Lewis, Lee A. Archer – Buccie Harley, Hiram E. Mann – Marsha Aleem, Hiram E. Mann – George Ducan, Detroit – Harold Thibodeaux, East Coast Charles Blake, Los Angeles – Cyril Byron, East Coast – Samuel Henderson, East Coast.

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Session recessed for Military Luncheon

2nd General Session

Meeting reconvened and 2nd General Session called to order.

Committee Reports Awards Awards Annual report included in Annual Report submitted by F. McDaniel, Awards Chair.

Bylaws R Scott, Bylaws Chair, announced that Bylaws are pending further clarification; resolution review and final review of committee and TAI Board. Bylaws will be presented to full TAI membership when complete for input; review and vote.

Development G. Brown, chair announced he is resigning from chair position; Pending contract agreements announced included American Greetings and Byron Entertainment. Membership royalties and copyright guidelines were address and reviewed.

Finance Approval of 2009 & 2010 Budgets moved to later in agenda.

Fundraising D. McPheeters, chair addressed chapter audit need for fundraising requirements. Donor 2 Program recommends chapters have audits completed once every 3 years. B. Rose added that TAI National is looking at audit requirement options for chapters. Donor 2 program will be implemented by Executive Director, Gustave Thomas.

D. McPheeters added, as the Donor 2 program is implemented, members should consider personal donations; financial gifts and additional financial support to TAI. Community involvement is extremely important and chapters should include community involvement reports; updates.

Harry Sheppard Research Committee W. Holloman, chair, reviewed Harry Sheppard Research Committee findings regarding Bomber Loss Issue/Statement. Of the 311 missions within the 15th Air Force; 179 were bomber escort missions. 3 bombers were lost during Munich Mission and 3 bombers lost during Berlin Raid. Additional research is pending and TAI statement is being reviewed for response to inquiries for official TAI statement. There was opposition from members from the floor and disagreement on findings.

Crimestopper Program - Resolution V - New-presented by D. McPheeters Crimestopper Program was explained to membership and questions addressed. Moved by D. McPheeters and seconded that TAI endorse Crimestopper Program. Eastern – 13 aye/0 nay/5 abstain; Central - 14 aye/0 nay/1 abstain; Western 19 aye/ 0 nay/ 1 abstain. Motion carried.

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Resolution Committee- presented by R. Brown, chair Committee reviewed; submitted four resolutions to the membership for consideration and action.

Resolution I- TAI Headquarters - resolved to maintain Washington DC as TAI Headquarters; and Tuskegee Alabama as satellite location. Committee recommended yea. Discussion addressed location; access to NPS; community; university support; availability of free office space at park service. Eastern – 0 aye/25 nay/1 abstain; Central - 0 aye/14 nay/1 abstain; Western 0 aye/ 16 nay/ 3 abstain. Motion failed.

Moved by R. Spriggs and seconded to recess meeting Eastern – 9 aye/11 nay/0 abstain; Central - 8 aye/7 nay/0 abstain; Western 9 aye/ 9 nay/ 0 abstain Motion carried.

3rd General Session

Meeting reconvened and 3rd General Session called to order.

Resolution II - Quorums - addressed Quorum requirements that mandated Convention/General Session Regional Caucus at 15 regional financial members; Regional Caucuses held between annual meeting/convention would require 15 regional financial members and one third of regional chapters represented/present. Committee recommended nay.

Parliamentarian was asked for clarification of motion & voting options/outcome. Outcomes clarified – with Aye vote -With agreement- no further action needed; - If Nay vote-disagreement; will move language for implementation into Bylaws. Eastern - 3aye/15nay/0 abstain; Central - 8 aye/7nay/0abstain; Western 9 aye/ 9nay/ 0abstain Motion carried.

Session recessed

4th General Session Meeting reconvened and 4th General Session called to order

Resolution III - Logo Usage - - Moved by R. Brown and seconded that TAI Chapters be permitted usage of logo without cost. It was clarified that non-chapter usage would be considered violation. Committee recommended yea. Motion carried.

Resolution IV - No Bomber Lost Issue - C. McGee addressed “No Bomber Lost” issue and adopting language statement. Resolution was to support “No Bomber Loss” official statement be developed. R. Gillead, Heritage member emphasized airmen legacy for youth and promoting message of excellence and legacy. Parliamentarian explained motion and what aye and nay vote outcomes as pertains to motion. Eastern – 1 aye/20 nay/0 abstain; Central - 8 aye/7 nay/0 abstain; Western 9 aye/ 9 nay/ 0 abstain Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated – Convention August 6 – 9, 2009 Page 4

Motion carried.

Moved by C. McGee and seconded that TAI establish panel of DOTA’s to develop No Bomber Loss Statement. Motion carried.

Committee Reports

Scholarship - J. Hodges, chair announced University of Phoenix granted five full Scholarships; Scholarship review process procedures for consideration explained to members. Committee comprised of 10 evaluators; Member asked if partnership exists with Emery Riddle and currently there is none; J Hodges explained scholarships are TAI National Scholarships. Awards are selected from applicants provided by all chapters. Timelines and application are announced each year.

TAI Memorial Fund/TAI Foundation C McGee, Chair addressed membership. Alabama Power and others contributed to Foundation. Foundation supports Youth and aviation programs. Funds for both. TAI Memorial Fund and TAI Foundation are separate from TAI National.

Executive Director – Gustave Thomas G. Thomas addressed organization need for accurate financials and balanced budget; protecting trademark; office location is proposed at Hanger 2, Moton Field; goal of extensive member recruitment/ retention. Importance of creating community and national relationships; need to have current and justified actual expenditures; Prompt response addressing issues of TAI. National Office is working with attorneys on expansion of Trademark and protecting TAI.

Approval of Minutes Minutes were read by current Executive Secretary R Biggs-Dickerson, compiled by former secretary S Simpson who resigned from position. Prior meeting minutes not provided or verified and no transition afforded to position. Moved by B. Ashby that reading of the minutes is waived. Motion carried.

Moved by B. Ashby and seconded that minutes be accepted as presented – Motion carried.

Finance Committee Budget prepared by Finance Committee, chaired by Lane Carter and presented by Committee members; Quincy Magwood and Rodney Gillead. Finalized 2009 Budget was presented to membership for approval with 2010 budget explained as same budget document with 20% reduction for 2010. Total Budget including National Office allocations will not exceed $175,000. Both 2009 & 2010 Budgets expenditures need to go back before membership for ratification at convention as Treasurer’s Report. R. Davis agrees finances major issue and need to monitor closely. Davis recommended placing smaller amt in reserves; R. Rose cautioned ability to access funds when needed.

Moved by Gillead and seconded that TAI projected 2009 and 2010 budgets be approved with fiscal year 2010 will reflect 20% reduction of 2009 approved budget allocations with final total budgeted 2009 expenditures not to exceed $175,000. Motion carried. Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated – Convention August 6 – 9, 2009 Page 5

Moved by Gillead and seconded that TAI transfer existing assets/funds in amount of $500,000. from Bank of America CDs ($681,000) accounts to a restricted interest bearing account with interest only used for operating expenses. Eastern - 11aye/11nay/5 abstain; Central - 13 aye/8nay/1abstain; Western 15 aye/ 1nay/ 4abstain Motion carried. Region Roll Call

Meeting recessed for Youth Luncheon

Meeting reconvened

Question from floor; unidentified member regarding National position vacancies. R. Davis stated vacancy notice and call for interested applicants for vacancies will be officially announced in post-convention newsletter he will coordinate. R. Rose stated positions of Correspondence Secretary and Public Relations positions are planned to be incorporated into National Office duties. New TAI National Office contact information was announced.

New Business

Moved by A. Henderson and seconded that body of TAI support an effort to request the U.S. Post Office Stamp Committee to authorize a stamp in the honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and that a committee be formed to that effect. Motion died for lack of second. A. Henderson explained currently, K. Pinto, DFW Chapter P. D. director who is also director for Post Office has researched this it is her opinion we meet the requirement.

R. Davis explained that TAI has previously tried for Tuskegee Airmen stamp with Post Office without success. Davis will forward to TAI Board for further discussion and possible application in the future. Motion died-Lack of second.

Moved by L. Bratton and seconded that TAI membership no longer is responsible for Board of Travel expenditures. Questions from members included clarification from chair that Board travel had been cut from prior years. Board travel is funding for Board or Regional business only. Eastern – 10 aye/17 nay/1 abstain; Central – 7 aye/15 nay/1 abstain; Western 4 aye/ 15 nay/ 0 abstain Motion failed.

Nominations Committee T. Welcome, chair explained process for 2010 election year candidates. Candidates will require submission of bio (max 200 wrds) and photo by timelines. Chapters will be notified and information on submission dates will be forwarded in January 2010.

Motion to adjourn at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted Rosario Biggs-Dickerson, CPS, CPR Executive Recording Secretary As transcribed from meeting notes, meeting tape recordings and submitted motions from maker of motion. Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated – Convention August 6 – 9, 2009 Page 6

Memorandum for Members of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) June 30, 2010

From: Jennifer Myers National Historian

Subject: TAI Historian’s Annual Report/ Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

"IAW TAI Bylaws, the Historian "shall be responsible to compile and chronicle the organizations history under direction of The Board."

1. The National Historian holds monthly meetings with Chapter Historians to discuss processes and procedures relative to the role of a Historian. With the assistance of chapter presidents, approximately 11 chapter historians have been identified. Chapter historians have been tasked to obtain historical information about their respective chapter and bios on chapter DOTAs. Approximately less than ten (10) out of 50+ chapters within TAI have provided the requested information.

2. The national historian has received a number of bios and pictures of past national presidents and have forwarded to the national public relations officer for posting on the national website.

3. Historical documents, equipment and materials which were in the possession of the former National Historian and in the storage unit located in DC, were moved to Tuskegee, AL by Gustave Thomas, former TAI Executive Director. No coordination was made with the current National Historian to review and catalog any of the aforementioned items prior to their retrieval and relocation.

4. TAI Historian’s Guidebook has been completed and distributed for use amongst chapter historians.

5. Ongoing request for assistance in the retrieval of commemorative/informational documents (to include but not limited to: MOUs, contracts, agreements, proposed and active litigation, invitational letters, programs, etc…) and brief synopsis for various events involving TAI and DOTAs within TAI. The purpose of the Historian obtaining a soft copy of these documents is for “historical” purposes; separate from administrative.

“Giving History a Future” Goals for the next 3 months: a. To retrieve, create soft copies (for the historian to maintain) and transfer original historical TAI documents and other artifacts maintained in storage unit to UCR as agreed by the BOD

Goal for the next 6 – 12 months: a. To continue assisting chapter historians in obtaining a chronology regarding the forming of their respective TAI chapter

Thank you President Davis, TAI Board of Directors and members for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your National Historian.

Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer E. Myers Jennifer Myers National Historian

“Giving History a Future”

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC. EASTERN REGION 131 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, N.E., SUITE 227 ATLANTA, GA 30308

FROM: Rev. Solomon A. Williams, Eastern Region President TO: Board of Directors and TAI Members RE: Activity Report 2009-2010 Date: July 4, 2010

To the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Board of Directors and Members, it is with deep pride that I present you with the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Eastern Region Activity Report for 2009-2010. It is also an honor for me to have accepted the leadership of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Eastern Region as President from Mr. John B. Patterson, TAI National 1st Vice President. I thank him for his service both great and small along with his achievements and great leadership of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Eastern Region. A special thanks to the Documented Originals Tuskegee Airmen (DOTA’s) for their ensured responsiveness for exceptional service both past and present and the sincere Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Eastern Region.

Our ninth (9th) Eastern Region Conference was held on April 24, 2010 at the Les Hommes Civic & Social Club in Hampton, VA. The Conference was co-hosted by the Tidewater Chapter, [Lt. Col., USAF (Ret), Terrence Spann, President].

CHAPTER SPECIAL RECOGNITION

th TIDEWATER CHAPTER: The Tidewater Chapter co-hosted ninth (9 ) Eastern Region Conference - DOTAs CMSgt (Ret) Williams and SGT (Sep) Quinton were accompanied by one Chapter Member on a visit to the Langley AFB Airmen Leadership School (ALS) to share their Tuskegee Airmen Experiment experiences and entertain ALS students’ questions. These visits are routine as they’re conducted quarterly or twice a quarter in some instances. - The Chapter President spoke at a Navy Black History month event for the Naval Reserve Forces Command, Norfolk, VA. Questions were entertained at the end of the presentation. - DOTA, SGT (Sep) Quinton and numerous Chapter Officers/Members attended the MEGAGENESIS XV science and technology affair at Woodside High School, Newport News, VA. The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity sponsors the annual event and the Chapter sells merchandise and distributes its Fact Sheets. - The Youth Program Committee (YPC) is chaired by Mr. Otis M. Hooper, Sr. The YPC meets the last Saturday of each month (prior to each Executive Board meeting). Several of their activities were highlighted under the Communications heading. - During the December General Membership Meeting, held at Les Hommes Civic & Social Club, nearly 30 certificates of

appreciation and four annual awards were presented to Chapter Members for their 2009 excellence. Receiving the four acrylic awards were (1) Chapter Officer (SMSgt [Ret] Wyvonne Sitgraves/Secretary), (2) Executive Committee Chairperson (Lt [Sep] Otis M. Hooper, Sr./YPC Chairman), (3) Regular/Ways & Means Committee Member (LTC [Ret] Claude Vann, III) and (4) DOTA CMSgt [Ret] Grant S. Williams, Sr./Speakers Bureau Chairman).

EAST COST CHAPTER: Convention Planning Meetings are in progress for the TAI 2011 Convention, Coordination with CPO and Current Chapter Chair and Selection of primary and alternate for Convention services.

MAJOR GENERAL IRENE TROWELL-HARRIS CHAPTER: On October 5, 2009, the new class began for the 13 students in the 2009-2010 Lee A. Archer Jr., Red Tail Youth Flying Program. In this our 8th year, we continue to inspire and mentor youth in the aviation career field. All students in the program will be given ground school in preparation for the Private Pilot Written exam. In addition, the students will take field trips and visits to various aviation programs. The Students will visit the operations of American Express flight department, Associated Aircraft Group, and the 105th Airlift Wing. - On February 6, 2010, the Chapter celebrated the 12th Annual Tuition Assistance Dinner Dance. More than 350 guests were in attendance. On this night 10 college bound high school senior were presented scholarship awards of $1000.00. The chapter has awarded more than $110,000.00 in scholarship in its12th year. The chapter has awarded Tuition Assistance to more than 100 college bound High School graduates and $113,000.00 in total award. The Trowell-Harris mentor Award was presented to Rev. Louis E. Sanders, an inspirational community leader, mentor and role model. Many dignitaries and local politicians were in attendance. Major General Irene Trowell-Harris (Ret) was in attendance.

Claude B. Govan Tri-State Chapter: 6/27/10 Celebrating Liberty on the Hudson with the Tuskegee Airmen1st Annual Garden Party honoring Susan Baer, Director of Aviation, The Port Authority of NY & NJ; Andrew Parton, President of the Cradle of Aviation Museum; Town of Hempstead Councilwoman, Dorothy Goosby. Entertainment: Cast of Black Angels of Tuskegee, Wild Women Sing the Blues & Chapter Member BiLl T & wife. - 5/7/10 Success in Aviation with John Addison: Grammar School and High School students Career Day at Vaughan College & LGA Airport. - 11/11/09 NYC Transit/Mayor’s Office of Veteran’s Affair – Honor Spann Watson, Grand Marshall of the 2009 Veteran’s Day Parade with Navajo Code Talkers, Tony Curtis & Airmen. -

ATLANTA CHAPTER: Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies/Festivities attended by Hiram Little, Eli Lindsey, Ray Williams, Thomas Bristow, Val Archer, Wilbur Mason, Earl Martin. - Street dedication camp Creek Parkway was renamed Tuskegee Airmen Parkway - The Tuskegee Airmen were honored at the Trumpet Awards - Georgia Perimeter Collage Annual MLK Celebration. - Atlanta Chapter 2009 ACE Camp (21 Students participated).

NANCY COLON-CHARLES DRYDEN GREATER AUGUSTA CHAPTER: Jackson Red Jets, youth members of the Chapter, were key participants in our January Documentary program by making Plaques and Thank You gifts for our special guests that included Mrs. Dryden. - The official world premiere of In Their Own Words; The Tuskegee Airmen Documentary - held at the Imperial Theater, on January 17, to a sold out audience of over 850 patrons. In attendance were

DOTAs Alexander Jefferson, Hiram Little, A. Porter McConnell and Leroy Eley. The Documentary was produced by Bryton Entertainment in co-operation with the Colon-Dryden Chapter. Major sponsors were, Capitol City Bank & Trust, The Partridge Inn Hotel, Augusta Regional Airport, Windsor Fine Jewelers, Coca-Cola, News Channel 6 (WBTV), Mayor of Augusta, Deke Copenhaver and Sgt.Maj. Ulysses W. Mays. Chapter members and volunteers donated many hours of promotional work and ticket sales to make this program a success.

WILSON V. EAGLESON CHAPTER: Have ongoing communications with public schools, churches, Civil Air Patrol, AFROTC, AFJROTC, and civic groups - 25 Mar 09 NC State TAI Presentations, H. Webb (DOTA) & L. Hunter - Aviation Career Education (ACE), Wright Flight, and Young Eagles - Dr. Thomas Smith, Chapter 2nd Vice-President, has submitted a draft document which outlines a Youth In Aviation program for inner-city youth. We will continue to develop this potential program. Dr. Smith has secured nine youth memberships through this program. - The Chapter is currently discussing the possibility of having a Tuskegee Airmen display on Seymour Johnson AFB. The chapter has some artifacts that could be displayed. Contact has been made with the SJAFB Wing historian to determine the process to gain approval from the Wing Commander.

th HIRAM E. MANN CHAPTER: Had their Tenth (10 ) Annual Banquet on October 24, 2009 at Colleton County High School. The keynote speaker was Gen. USAF (Ret.), Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton, retired Executive Vice President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut.

The Region’s newest Chapter is the Pittsburgh Chapter, Dr. Edmond D. Effort, President. Their Charter will be presented at the TAI 2010 Convention.

Respectfully,

Rev. Solomon A. Williams TAI Eastern Region President

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Central Region Activity Report (September 2009 - August 2010)

To the Board of Directors and General Membership of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI)

It is with great pleasure and honor that I extend to you greetings on behalf of the nineteen (19) current Chapters of the Central Region (CR) of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Tributes and acknowledgements to the Tuskegee Airmen and their Legacy continue to abound within the Central Region. Spotlighted activities across the region include, but are not limited to:

The BGen Noel F. Parrish Chapter (Lexington, KY) continues to represent the Tuskegee Airmen each and every day. During this reporting period, the Chapter President has answered invitations to lecture to various groups; including children of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority mothers, classes of middle school students in Louisville, KY, and an extended speaking/exhibition tour of schools in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, among others. Also, the chapter was instrumental in the expansion of the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail across the entire state of Kentucky.

The members of the Heart of America (HOA) Chapter (Kansas City, MO) were proud to participate in the posthumous honoring and dedication of the Herman and Dorothy Johnson Dormitory on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC). Herman Johnson was a founding member of the Heart of America Chapter, a Missouri House Representative, and founder of the UMKC Black Scholarship Fund, which now bears his name. Johnson Hall, a four-story residence hall houses some 328 students, and is the only building on the UMKC campus to be named for African-Americans.

The San Antonio Chapter (San Antonio, TX), while in preparation for the 2010 National Convention, continues to participate in activities and events to bring credit and pride to the Tuskegee Airmen legacy. Chapter Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen (DOTAs) and members were featured guests at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Annual Mayor’s Luncheon, conducted leadership presentations for the African-American Leadership Institute and historical input for the Texas State History Museum, participated in the Veteran’s Day Review of Troops at the Texas Military Institute (TMI) and partnered with the newest chapter of the Honor Flight initiative.

The chapters of the Central Region continue to make progress in our charge to increase communication between the CR staff officers and chapter presidents. During this reporting period the Central Region scheduled five successful teleconferences. Our (previous) National First Vice President, Executive Director, and members of the Board of Directors participated and enlightened the chapters on a variety of the agenda items, from parliamentary procedure and chapter documentation to submission of organizational financial reports and tax exemption documents. During the conferences, special emphasis was placed on submitting TAI Form 2s to ensure election voting eligibility. Further, chapters were provided examples of how and where to submit their Form 2s and membership dues. It should be noted that each teleconference did not exceed one hour and forty five minutes and saved countless dollars in travel and lodging expenses for region officers and members.

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The Central Region, through the efforts of the National Financial Secretary, (Chicago Chapter Member), Region 2nd Vice President (Hugh J. White Chapter member), and a Central Region BOD Representative, (San Antonio Chapter member), completed the Board of Directors tasking of finalizing the National Tuskegee Airmen Membership Directory ahead of schedule. Also, the tenacity of the National Public Relations Officer (San Antonio Chapter member), resulted in the renewed publication of national Lonely Eagle press releases and the production of one of the most informative and comprehensive National newsletters provided to TAI’s membership.

The Central Region is also proud to take a lead in efforts to standardize the procedures for verifying Original Tuskegee Airmen status, using receipt of proper documentation to conduct initial confirmation of two (2) chapter members, one in the Thomas Washington Chapter and one in the Greater Cincinnati Chapter, as Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen (DOTA).

With all their activities, the Chapters of the Central Region remain dedicated and diligent in preserving the legacy of the participants of the Tuskegee Experience; preparing themselves individually and collectively towards greater stability, effectiveness and efficiency; and educating both young and older alike in the standards of education and excellence personified by the original Tuskegee Airmen.

The education of our youth, a cornerstone of TAI, as well as informing those simply unaware of the rich history and contributions of the Airmen continues through the efforts of several chapters of the Central Region.

Also, in addition to the noteworthy activities and accomplishments summarized in this report, we are equally proud and appreciative of the many members, named and anonymous, within our chapters who continue to make strides and effect positive and productive change at the local, regional and national levels of TAI – a resurgence of our youth activities and aggressive membership campaigns; the mentorship of chapter officers within the Central Region; the revision/development of the procedures and guides to complement our National By-laws; as well as stepping forward to participate in and chair multiple initiatives, programs and committees. The Central Region of TAI continues to strive in action, attitude and example to personify this year’s theme, “Tuskegee Airmen ~ A Cut Above”.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chauncey Spencer II President, Central Region TAI

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Western Region Activity Report (September 2009 ‐ August 2010)

To: Board of Directors and General Membership, Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated

Greetings to you from the Western Region who is continuing to move forward celebrating the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen Experience and carrying that message of strength, courage and determination in the community awakening our youth to strive for the best in achieving their goals.

We acknowledge and congratulate each member, individually and collectively, in the Region for their invaluable service. We wish to highlight a few of these chapter activities:

The George S "Spanky" Roberts Chapter, Sacramento, California, has received many invitations to have The "Living History" Team composed of Mrs. Edith Roberts, Chairperson, and Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen (DOTAs) Mr. George Porter and Mr. Larry Brown give presentations. This year they were invited by the Department of Motor Vehicles, Elk Grove United School District, Sacramento Civil Air Patrol and several Air Shows in the area. Two Educational TV Channels feature George Porter and Edith Roberts speaking to very interested students followed by question and answer periods. Mrs. Roberts’ extensive picture collection, newspapers and documents of the Tuskegee Airmen Experience are displayed at The Living History presentations. Invitations to appear for TV interviews during this summer have been accepted.

The Los Angeles Chapter did an outstanding job of arranging for the 16 DOTAs to ride on the Tuskegee Airmen Float (A Cut Above) sponsored by West Covina, CA Float Foundation in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The Float was awarded the Mayor's Trophy by Float Judges. The interest and enthusiasm generated by this event provided increasing publicity for the DOTAs and for Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

The Western Region had a successful Aviation Youth Weekend in December of 2009. Various Western Region Chapters had successful Aviation Youth Programs, e.g., George S. “Spanky” Roberts Chapter, which had three successful events during this period, The Bay Area Black Pilots Fly‐In and Picnic in May 2010 and the Golden West Regional Fly‐In/Air Show in June 2010. The young participants accompanied by parents, legal guardians and friends enjoyed an afternoon of learning about aviation, tours at airport towers and other aviation facilities. The Archer Ragsdale Chapter had an outstanding Ace Academy in June 2010 for 25 Students. The Lee Archer Chapter has a super continuing youth in aviation program called the Young Eagle Rallies every 3rd Saturday of the month. The Hubert L “HOOKS” Jones Chapter Mile High Fight Program (Phase 2) is off to another great start. Their training is expected to last 6‐8 weeks.

AWARDS AND NOEL F. PARRISH COMMITTEE REPORT 2010

Committee Name: Noel F. Parrish Award Committee

Committee Chairman Name and Contact Info: Faye McDaniel, 2247 W. Coil St., Indpls, IN 46260. Phone number- 317-251-0333 email: [email protected]

Committee Members: Maurice Ripley Jr. James C. Crump Jr. Solomon A. Williams Henderson Smith John Smith Shirley Brereton Randolph M. Scott James Harris Ivan Ware

Committee Purpose: The Committee on the Noel F. Parrish establishes the procedure on evaluating applications for the Award and makes the selection of a recipient at the Annual Convention. Dr. Florence Parrish St. John makes the presentation at the Convention.

Accomplishments: The Committee will review the applicants that were received and select a winner on July 28, 2010 at the Noel F. Parrish Committee meeting.

Award Committee: Faye McDaniel, Chair

Members: Derrick Pitts Maurice Ripley Jr. James Crump Thomas Edwards Solomon Williams

Committee Purpose: The committee establishes standard National Awards for approved categories and makes recommendations for any change. The Committee shall maintain a list for authorized awards, with base selection criteria for each.

Accomplishments: Awards will be presented at the Convention.

Faye McDaniel

Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated (TAI) Development Committee Convention Report 06/01/2009 -6/30/2010

Committee Chairperson and Contact Information:

Rev. Solomon A. Williams 5785 Penfield Place College Park, GA 30349 Phone: (770) 527-7147 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Committee Members:

Gary W. Brown (859) 873-7666 [email protected] Richard Enty (216) 906-2926 [email protected] David McPheeters (513) 591-1373 [email protected] Eddie Monroe (516) 378-3199 [email protected]

Committee Purpose:

The Development Committee is focused on responding to business proposals/contracts that will generate revenue for TAI primarily through the marketing of our trademark, “Tuskegee Airmen”. Additionally, the committee will seek out trademark violations and take action as appropriate to minimize loss of revenue and non-licensed use of the TAI name and logo. The Development Committee also review Agreements/Contract at the request of Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated.

The Development Committee has regular conference calls on a bi-week or as necessary to conduct its business. There has been activity involving potential new vendor/associates this year and there are still opportunities in negotiations. Our core vendors are still in business with some reduction in sales volumes, but our income has increase with the addition of new vendors, associates and Partners.

Accomplishments: (In Alphabetical Order)

American Greetings, Ohio Greeting Cards Big Boy Head Gear, Inc., California Clothing Vendor Black Heritage, Inc, California Clothing Vendor Bryton Entertainment, LLC Georgia Video production First Star, Inc., New Jersey Clothing Vendor Mill Street Design, Pennsylvania Textiles Lenox Corporation-Blackshear Collection, Pennsylvania The Tuskegee Airman figurine Metropolitan Transportation Authority/ New York City Transit Authority, New York Associate

New Vendor Opportunities:

F & M Enterprises, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of auto trailer hitch plugs. These plugs carry the names of schools, fraternities, sororities and businesses. They have designed one

bearing the name Tuskegee Airmen which is very attractive. They plan to become a vendor and we are in the final review of their Agreement. Leo Sullivan Multimedia, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is promoting the "Afrokids" brand mobile game which tells of the reputation of the Tuskegee Airmen on an iPhone game, On the Blitz Tuskegee Airmen mobile combat phone game and an interactive graphic novel.

We have other agreements that we are working on and look to see a continual addition of new vendors, associates and Partners.

Trademark Infringement:

Our committee, continue the job of challenging infringements on the use of our trademarked name “Tuskegee Airmen”. Now, acceptable specimens for goods include packaging or containers for the goods or photograph showing use of the mark on the goods which includes Watches, jewelry; namely medallions, pins, and tie-tacks, in International Class 014; Books concerning the Black Air Force in World War II, in International Class 016; and Clothing; namely t-shirts, jackets, hats, and ties, in International Class 025. Baker Botts has amended our registration to be more inclusive of the areas we see as problematic. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sent an acknowledgement to Baker Botts.

Item of Note:

At the request of the TAI Board, the TAI Development Committee and the law firm of Baker- Botts, L.L.P. have prepared a statement/resolution that will give the TAI Chapters a finder’s fee for referring a New Vendor to TAI’s Development Committee. Our attorneys stated that after thinking this through with their colleague, they don't believe we need anything like a contract to accomplish this goal. They recommend having the board at TAI pass a resolution something like the attached resolution.

We need to continue to be vigilant about protecting our trademark. Lawyers will tell you that if we pursue legal action for trademark infringement, actions we have taken in the past to protect the trademark and dissuade its improper use will have a significant impact on any potential ruling on our behalf. (We make it a point to copy Baker Botts on any actions we have taken to engage potential infractions.)

Although we don’t cover every potential area of abuse, most individuals or companies will back off when we inform them of our trademark registration.

Our greatest fear is the impact of individuals within the ranks of TAI that will or have written books, produced artwork, participated in movies, documentaries, etc without gaining permission of TAI may in fact threaten our ability to protect the name if challenged by anyone that could afford to litigate.

We may not be able to address past infractions, but the TAI Board has to make a decision about how we will handle current or future infractions from our membership. *****************************************************************************

Respectfully submitted, Rev. Solomon A. Williams TAI Development Committee

TAI FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Presented to the Board of Directors June 21st, 2010 (Based on the YTD information)

Committee Purpose: The Finance Committee serves as financial consultants to the Board of Directors, in addition to any other assignments by the Board.

The Finance Committee develops plans and makes recommendations to the Board to ensure that TAI is adequately and properly financed. The Finance Committee supervises preparation of the annual budget for Board approval and provides oversight of the annual audits.

Any activities planning or requiring expenditures of funds not previously provided in the approved annual budget will be referred to the Finance Committee. A report will be filed by the Finance Committee and approved by the Board before any financial obligation will be incurred or expenditure made.

Accomplishments 2010: To be determined. Goals: To end the Fiscal Year for TAI with positive results that mirrors our purpose.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2010 John Gay, Chair – TAI Finance Committee Wilbur Mason, TAI National Treasurer

WESTERN REGION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Rosario Biggs-Dickerson, TAI Executive Recording Secretary Rodney Gillead, BOD Western Region Representative

CENTRAL REGION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Vince Saunders, TAI National Financial Secretary Cora M. “Tess” Spooner, Alfonza Davis Chapter –TAI

EASTERN REGION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Quincy Magwood, BOD Eastern Region Representative Dr. Porcher Taylor, Howard Baugh Chapter – TAI

The Finance Committee met several times during 2010, but suffered a change in the Committee Chairmanship in April, 2010. John Gay replaced Lane Carter, with the approval of the Board of Directors.

Subsequent meetings on June 3rd, June 5th, June 7th, June 8th, and a Special Meeting on June 17th, 2010, produced a YTD Report, with updated budget figures and several recommended changes to the budget process and a substantial, continuing funding process to sustain the operations of TAI.

That Report was presented to the Board on June 21st, 2010, and was sent to the Executive Committee for an additional review meeting, July 6th, 2010. That review will be presented at a Board meeting on July 8th, 2010, and will be presented in completed form to the National Body at Convention.

The timing of this review prevents the immediate publication of those findings.

This preview information is being submitted for initial publication in the convention program booklet to conform to the established guidelines, and to inform the body of the Finance Committee’s full intent to report, in total, the final analysis for their consideration.

Respectfully submitted,

John Gay John Gay / Chair TAI Finance Committee 2010 386 754-2317 – Home 386 754-3643 – Fax [email protected]

HARRY A. SHEPPARD RESEARCH COMMITTEE

To: National Board of Directors, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI)

From: Harry A. Sheppard Research Committee

Subject: Annual Report

Date: July 1, 2010

This report covers the activities of the Harry A. Sheppard Research Committee for the period of July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.

During this period, we suffered the loss of two of our members:

DOTA William H. Holloman III - June 11, 2010 (last of the original HASRC members) DOTA William B. Ellis - April 4, 2010

The following persons are members of the HASRC:

DOTA George E. Hardy (Chairman) Mr. Ron Brewington (Vice-Chairman) DOTA William E. Broadwater DOTA Leo R. Gray Mr. Craig S. Huntly Mr. Robert Iversen DOTA Alexander Jefferson DOTA Charles A. Lane DOTA Bernard S. Proctor DOTA James A. Sheppard DOTA Harry T. Stewart

The following activities by HASRC members were conducted during the period:

1. William M. Holloman III -

• Conducted numerous trips to aviation, civic, school and military organizations providing real experience information about the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and their role during WWII. • Coordinated the total operation of the HASRC regarding research material, research trips, etc. • Conducted the procurement and purchase of autographed Tuskegee Airmen prints, with the profits going to the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation • Technical advisor for pre-production, filming and post-production of upcoming film, "Red Tails" • Developed TAI statement on the “never lost a bomber to enemy aircraft” issue for future utilization by the entire organization to correct longtime myth.

2. Alexander Jefferson -

• Attended numerous civic, military, aviation and military organizations giving speeches, providing information, media interviews, etc. • Conducts weekly lectures at the B.O. Davis, Jr. Aerotechnical School, Detroit, MI for the school's NROTC unit. • Spent one month in Hawaii, visiting and conducting guest lectures and presentations about the Tuskegee Airmen at Hickham AFB, Kaneohe MCAS, Fort Shafter Army Base, Wheeler Army Air Field and other facilities • Honored at numerous events, including the annual "Gathering of Eagles" at Maxwell AFB, where historic aviators are honored.

3. George E. Hardy -

• Conducted extensive research at Air Force Historical Research Agency (along with other HASRC members), Maxwell AFB. • Was honored at several events, including the "Gathering of Eagles" • Elected as new Chairman, HASRC

4. Harry T. Stewart -

• Continued upgrading of Pilots Graduates List

5. Craig Huntly -

• Identified the exact name and number of single-engine (S/E) pilots that served overseas with the 332nd FG during WWII. • Identified the exact name and number of S/E replacement pilots by class (beginning with Class 42G through Class 44I) and to what squadrons they were assigned. • Identified the exact name and number of pilots that were either POWs, Evadees and/or killed overseas. • Assisted author John Holway in updating and revising his book "REDTAILS - BLACK WINGS." • Provided Air Force Historical Research Agency, Daniel L. Haulman, PhD, Chief, Organizational History Division, with significant historical information identifying flying, non-flying, training units and organizations that were a part of the "Tuskegee Experience," which enabled him to develop a comprehensive Tuskegee Airmen Unit & Organizations listing; also provided Haulman with significant historical information about the Tuskegee Airmen which has been included in his Tuskegee Airmen Chronology. • Assisted the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame in identifying Rhode Islanders who participated in the "Tuskegee Experience" and provided them information regarding each of their specific roles in the "Tuskegee Experience." • Provided Von Hardesty, PhD, Curator, Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum (and author, "Black Wings") with rare photographs of deceased DOTA Louis R. Purnell that will be used in the upgrading in the already existing "Black Wings" exhibit at NASM.

• Provided St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Phillip O'Connor with assistance and information which resulted in a first of its kind campaign by the newspaper to determine the correct number of unknown and unidentified Tuskegee Airmen who received or should have received the Purple Heart during WWII. • Provided Edmund Effort, DDS, President, Pittsburgh Chapter, and TAI with specific information and photographs of deceased DOTA Vurnol V. Laephart. • Donated copies of COL Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.'s flight records from 1941-1949 to the Air Force Historical Research Agency, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL. • Spent six days (31May10 - 5Jun10) at Maxwell AFB obtaining copies of the Stateside Accidents Reports of the Tuskegee Airmen from 1941-1943. • Spent five days (4Oct09 - 9Oct09) at Maxwell AFB, along with HASRC members (George Hardy, Alexander Jefferson, Robert Iversen and William Holloman III) conducting extensive research to the infamous myth that the 332ndFG "never lost a bomber to enemy aircraft" and obtaining copies of all Overseas Accidents Reports of the Tuskegee Airmen from 1941-1943.

6. Robert Iversen -

• Working on Tuskegee Airmen book (tentative completion: late 2011) • Assisted in searching for reports which calculates the number of U.S. bombers that were saved from destruction during combat by the actions of the Tuskegee Airmen.

7. William E. Broadwater -

• Attended numerous media events and Tuskegee Airmen presentations.

8. Leo R. Gray -

• Attended numerous Tuskegee Airmen presentations and lectures at aviation museums and other organizations.

9. Ron Brewington -

• Coordinates and maintains the DOTAs in TAI List for entire TAI organization. • Conducts continuing program for identifying fake and wannabe Tuskegee Airmen. • Provides assistance for DOTA identification (as does entire HASRC). • Coordinates DOTA information distribution to TAI, National Park Service, Tuskegee University and other related organizations.

Approved: GEORGE E. HARDY, Chairman, HASRC

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC P.O. Box 830060 Tuskegee, AL 38060 334-725-8200

Subject: Membership Committee Report

Chairman: Quincy Magwood 23 Weather Oak Hill New Windsor, NY 12553 Hm: 845-564-4490 Cellular: 845-304-1740

Purpose: The Membership Committee shall assist and maintain communication with any groups or organizations who express interest in supporting the goals, objectives and purpose of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc by starting new chapters. The Committee shall maintain the Life Membership Roster and assist Chapters in actively recruiting new members.

Members: Ronald Frink, Eastern Region Membership Chairman Maurice E. Ripley, Central Region Membership Chairman Ronald D. Hilliard, Western Region Membership Chairman

Since the last committee report of 2009 TAI Convention:

A. Two TAI Charters shall be issued at Convention. 1. Greater Pittsburgh Chapter 2. Holloman AFB Chapter

B. Thirteen new Life members for 2010.

Short terms Goals for 2011-2012:

A. To increase the membership in TAI by 100% over the next two years;

B. For prospective members/ members to be able to go to TAI National website and select chapter of choice by using a credit card to pay local and national dues.(PayPal)

C. Every DOTA, Widow and Widower of a DOTA who is a member of a TAI chapter shall receive a new membership directory. Each chapter shall receive a hard copy and a CD of the Membership Directory for its members.

National Convention After Action Report Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Military Affairs Committee (MAC) July 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2010

Chairman – Mr Trent O. Dudley, Lt Col (Ret), USAF 4011 Ethan Thomas Dr Clinton, MD 20735 Cellular: 301-655-0905

Purpose – The MAC shall maintain liaison between the National and various entities of the Department of Defense (DOD). The MAC will collect and disseminate information, in the interest of the active and reserve components of the military services. The MAC shall seek to promote Tuskegee Airmen goals, aims and objectives through liaison with the DOD. The MAC shall act on behalf of the active and reserve components of the military services, receive all recommendations from military personnel and review and make recommendations to the National when in session. The MAC shall assist in CPO in obtaining DOD support for all National Convention support activities.

Members - Luncheon Sub-committee: Lt Col Fred McNeil; MSgt Rich Simms Protocol Sub-committee: Ms. Jacqueline Depaulitte, Lt Col Sara Ann Custer and Capt Lori Gilbert Awards Sub-committee: Maj Michelin Joplin-Conerly, SMSgt Andrea Falcher and Ms. Denise Harris Forums Sub-committee: CMSgt Bernice VanDusen Youth Sub-committee: SMSgt Felicia Harris HRDC Sub-committee: Capt Bernadette Ford, and MSgt Rodney Hage Command Center Sub-committee: Capt Paul Hayes

Accomplishments – The MAC has been active in garnering DOD support for National Convention and TAI special events since Nov 2009. Following is a list of areas the MAC facilitated for TAI and the 39th Annual National Convention:

Military Affairs Committee – On February 12, 2010, an Internment Service and flyby for Lt Col (Ret) Lee Archer was conducted at Arlington National Cemetery. Members of the MAC, on short notice, mobilized to ensure support for this event was coordinated to include the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The committee worked all planning aspects to include a two day delay due to inclement weather. The fly-by was conducted by the 100th Fighter Squadron, 187th Fighter Wing, Dannelly Field, Montgomery, Alabama. In a word the event was spectacular with Capt Rich Peace performing the missing-man pull-up in the wing’s red-tail F-16.

Human Resources Development Council – Capt Ford and MSgt Hage coordinated active liaison between TAI and the Air Force Reserve Command-- general officer and senior leader participation will take place during this year’s convention.

Awards – Maj Michelin Joplin-Conerly and her team are anticipating over 250 nominations for Military Awards from all military services. Ms. Harris has been invaluable in disseminating awards

information through official message channels and ensuring winner announcements are transmitted as soon as they became available. Maj Joplin and SMSgt Falcher have developed an interactive award package capture, distribution and tracking system that will greatly enhance the handling of awards packages for the foreseeable future!

Luncheon – Lt Col McNeil and MSgt Simms are preparing a spectacular Military Awards Luncheon to include audio/visual presentations, set-up, program layout, a keynote address from General Stephen Lorenz, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, a performance by the USAF Honor Guard Drill Team and local color guard participation. They worked closely with the National and MAC Protocol Officers to accommodate Documented Original Airmen and Distinguished Visitors.

Military Forum – CMSgt Bernice VanDusen has constructed on of the most dynamic panel of speakers and presenters in recent memory. Her team has secured participation from the Chairman of the Military Leadership Diversity Commission who will deliver the report on the status of developing minority leaders throughout the Department of Defense. A priority during each forum session is to ensure Total Force participation in order to address concerns/issues of the Reserve Component participants.

- Protocol – Capt Lori Gilbert is transitioning into the role of MAC Protocol Chair. Lt Col Sara Ann Custer and Ms. Jacqueline Depaulitte return to render mentorship and their outstanding service to this year’s National Convention. For the past six conventions, they have worked tirelessly beginning in November preceding the convention to ensure every aspect of our protocol is commensurate with the status of our Distinguished Visitors. They also leap at the opportunity to assist the national Protocol Officer and when able assist the Original Airmen in any way possible. This year they coordinate all lodging, transportation and escort requirements for DOD General/Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service participants. On February 12, 2010, Lt Col Custer and her team tirelessly assisted TAI during the Internment Service and flyby for Lt Col (Ret) Lee Archer.

Youth – SMSgt Felicia Harris and her team of military volunteers will work directly with the host chapter and National Youth Committee Chair to lend manpower and logistical support to all Youth Day activities. From stuffing goodie bags to marshaling children safely from one venue to the next, Felicia and her team cover all the bases. They have once again solicited the services of the USAF Honor guard Drill Team to perform for the youth that participate in this year’s convention. The 100 FS will also provide four F-16 aircraft for static display along with aircraft from the US Nay and the US Marine Corps.

Command Center – Capt Paul Hayes will lead the Command Center team to address all emerging needs throughout the convention. They will conduct registration of military participants and maintain accountability of all military attendees. In light of ever present threats and the senior rank of DOD participants, this team will retain the capability to conduct threat assessments and coordinate all security matters.

Plans/Goals to achieve within the next 3 months Conduct a thorough review and identify lessons learned during last year’s convention planning and execution

Plans/Goals to achieve within the next 6 months

Begin planning and liaison in preparation for the 40th Annual Tuskegee Airmen National Convention scheduled for Washington, District of Colombia.

Plans/Goals to achieve within the next 12 months Complete flawless execution of all DOD support to the 40th Annual Tuskegee Airmen National Convention

Respectfully submitted by: //signed// Mr Trent O. Dudley, Lt Col (Ret), USAF

Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Public Relations Annual Report (2009-2010)

Public Relations Officer ...... ……………………. . . . Minnie Jones Public Relations Committee Public Relations Officer, Eastern Region ...... ….. TBD Public Relations Officer, Central Region...... Jennifer Myers Public Relations Officer, Western Region...... Gloria Jones-Taylor

The role of the Public Relations Officer is to support efforts to meet organization goals, primarily through the use of mass communication techniques. This involves two main areas of emphasis:

• News Bureau. News releases about TAI activities are prepared by the PRO staff and disseminated to appropriate news media. The media decides if, when, and how editorial material is used. Other responsibilities include arranging press conferences, fielding media inquiries, and informing the media of story possibilities about our organization. • Advertising. Public Service Announcements (PSAs) are prepared by the PRO staff and placed in the appropriate media.

Executive Summary

News Releases During 2009-2010, a total of seven news releases were distributed nationally:

Archer, Lee A. Holloman, William Watson, Spann Cassidy, Peter McKenzie, Austin William, Linkwood Coleman, William

Newsletter Publications This year the Public Relations Officer published one edition of the National Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. newsletter, with 5,000 copies of the Election edition published in May 2010. Quarterly newsletters will be published and distributed beginning in September 2010.

Television/Radio Advertising No television ads were placed prior to July 2010; however Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will be submitted prior to the Tuskegee Airmen Convention. No radio ads were placed, however on-air PSAs will be placed prior to the Tuskegee Airmen Convention.

Three month plan Create standardized biographies, with the assistance from local chapters, on all DOTAs. Develop media kit templates for local chapters to provide accurate and consistent information to the media.

Six month plan Create standardized biographies, with the assistance from local chapters, on all DOTAs

12 month plan Improve the TAI website, with design, graphic and navigational tools to help visitors to the website easily find a wide array of TAI information, including biographies and upcoming national events.

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

The Resolutions Committee (James Durant, Oliver Jones and Roscoe Brown) received three resolutions for National. The Committee is currently debating said resolutions. The Committee also received a fourth, however, it was ruled by the committee not appropriate for Resolutions. No comments were forwarded to the Resolutions committee regarding said submitted resolutions. The Chair, Col James Durant, is moving to the UK where he will be the Legal Director for Third Air Force-UK. He will be there for a three year tour.

Respectfully Submitted,

James

Colonel James M. Durant III

Deputy Department Head, Department of Law

United States Air Force Academy

Date April 28, 2010 Subject Resolution – To Honor President Harry S. Truman

Submitted by: The Greater Philadelphia Chapter

RESOLUTION

1. Be it resolved that Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Honor President Harry S. Truman by 2. displaying his likeness , in the least, during our convention and annual 3. meeting, with the caption TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC. HONOR and below the 4. likeness President Harry S. Truman II

REPORT

A. PURPOSE: To give honor to a man whose sense of right and courage brought about long needed social change in The United States Armed Forces. B. BACKGROUND: The United States Armed Forces had traditionally been structured into separate Black and white units with Black servicemen being seen and treated as inferior to the white servicemen. Black servicemen were most often denied responsible positions and never given command over white servicemen. This prevented Black servicemen from gaining skills and advancement in rank.

C. RATIONALE: In 1939, Senator Harry S. Truman helped put through legislation that permitted Black men to participate in the Civilian Pilot Training Program and thus gain entry into the Army Air Corp. In 1946, President Harry S. Truman, created The President’s Committee on Civil Rights. On February 7, 1948, President Harry S. Truman submitted to Congress Special Message on Civil Rights”. On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman Issued Executive

Order 9981, resulting in the desegregation of the United States Armed Forces. Executive Order 9981 brought about the scattering of Black skilled servicemen throughout the Military, resulting in Black servicemen advancing in rank up to the level of four star General.

The inscription on our Congressional Gold Medal refers to President Truman being inspired by the “outstanding combat performance” of Tuskegee Airmen when he reformed the Armed Forces. The desegregation of the Military spurred desegregation in communities throughout the United States.

Date: 8 May 2010 Subject: Compensation for Regions/Chapters that provide investment opportunities for National Submitted by: Los Angeles Chapter, TAI

I RESOLUTION

Be it resolved that the National provide compensation to Region/Chapters that provide investment opportunities that lead to contracts for the National. The compensation can be a one- time finder’s fee or a 5 to 15 percentage share of profits depending upon the type of investment, the contract entered by the National, and the mutual agreement by the Region/Chapter and the National.

II REPORT

A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is provide guidelines for National Development Committee to negotiate with Region/Chapters to determine adequate compensation for the Regions/Chapter’s efforts in obtaining potential fundraising activities that for the good of the organization should be organized and executed at the National level.

B. BACKGROUND: Currently, there is no approved procedure for compensation or incentives for Regions/Chapters to share specific fundraising ideas with National or transition current fundraising projects to the National.

C. RATIONALE: To obtain necessary funding for TAI to accomplish its published goals, all Regions/Chapters should work with the National Development Committee to accomplish their goal to find “business proposals that may generate revenue for TAI primarily through the marketing of the organization’s collective “Tuskegee Airmen” trademark(s)”. To incentivize Regions/Chapters to share their ideas/projects, the National should have approved established guidelines that will allow the Development Committee to negotiate fairly and consistently with all Regions/Chapters on an equitable basis.

D. SIGNATURES; Not required; unanimously approved by Los Angeles Chapter, Board of Directors, 15 May 2010 and Los Angeles Chapter, 21 May 2010.

Date: 26 May 2010

Subject: Resolution, Retention on Active Mailing List

Submitted by: GPCTAl I RESOLUTION

1. Be it resolved 1hat any member of TAl in good standing the previous year 2. be retained on the active membership mailing list during the current year.

REPORT

A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is to ensure 1hat no member will be indiscriminately dropped from the active mailing list of T'Al for informational mailings, whether his/her dues for the current year are late or remain unpaid.

B. BACKGROUND: Members have complained that they have not received mailings for the election procedures on a timely basis as others have, It is rumored that their dues were not received in time at the National Office. They had no opportunity to register as candidates for the election, since they were apprised of the event after the announced deadline for registration. This is tantamount to being disenfranchised, seemingly a fatal flaw in the election process.

C. RATIONALE: So that all members are equally informed of events and activities in the life of TAl, as per Robert's Rules of Order, this resolution is proposed.

D. SIGNATURES; Not required; supported by majority vote of GPCTAl.

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 131 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, N.E., SUITE 227 ATLANTA, GA 30308

May 10, 2010

WHEREAS this Board recognizes the Development Committee of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. is charged with the development and protection of the various "TUSKEGEE AIRMEN" Marks owned by TAI and the Development Committee recommends sharing the proceeds there from with the various local chapters to encourage their full participation in the licensing program of the Development Committee, it is now.

RESOLVED ,that the Development Committee has the authority to pay a finder's fee to any local chapter providing a development opportunity that leads to an executed Licensing Agreement between TAI and a licensee, the finder's fee to be equivalent to 10% of net proceeds to TAI after the recovery of any attorney's fees and other transaction costs. TAI Chapters must have submitted the TAI FORM 1, TAI FORM 2 and TAI FORM 5 along with any fees due to TAI Nation Headquarters in January of that year when the Annual Chapter financial Reports are due. If the FORMS/ Annual Chapter financial reports are not completed by the due date, the TAI Chapter is not eligible to receive the ten percent (10%) finder’s fee. Also the ten percent (10%) finder’s fee must only be used for TAI Youth Scholarship or TAI Youth Activities. Pictures, documentation and or videos must be provided to show evidence of such activities did take place”.

Respectfully,

Rev. Solomon A. Williams, TAI Eastern Region President/ Development Committee Chairman cc: TAI Development Committee Members

TAI NATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

2009-10 REPORT

2009 TAI Convention National Youth Day Tour Las Vegas, NV (Nellis AFB)

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: “To expose youth to aviation, the history of the TAI, and provide unlimited opportunities to demonstrate that their dreams are in reach”

TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

Message from Chair of Committee

Airlines, NASA, and the McDonald-Fletcher, and New York Knicks. Each SMSgt Felicia Harris. event created an atmosphere of excitement I can only hope that 2010 about all the opportunities bring the same energy and effort. With that in “Without the help of in aviation and a renewed focus on math and mind, 2010 will be my last our sponsors and convention as the chair of volunteers we could not science. It is no doubt that without the help of our youth committee but I am have pulled off the six sponsors and volunteers always willing to assist nationally sponsored we could not have pulled TAI in any and all events programs” related to our country’s off the six nationally sponsored programs. youth. To our DOTAs, 2009 was the busiest in thanks for passing on the the history of TAI. We I would like to especially legacy and we are all were so fortunate to have acknowledge the youth committed to keeping it a number of volunteers committee members: alive. and corporate sponsors Roger Cram (President of that opened doors so that North Coast Chapter), Latoya Boyd, Chauncey our youth could excel. Col Rodney Williams These included all Spencer II (Central TAI National Youth Chair branches of the military, Region President), Brick the Office of the Secretary House, Col Thomas of Defense, Southwest Sherman (Ret), Jennifer Airlines, American Myers, Dr. Varnell

Summer Youth Academies Approved By Board TAI Board of Directors Commercial Aviation, among a segment of approved three summer these teenagers are also America's promising youth youth aviation type exposed to other related who may not have ready academies for 2009. It fields such as Airport access to such somewhat mirrored the Administration, Aviation information. The TAI ACE program which Medicine, and Space Aviation Program stands for AVIATION Science. The original incorporates the original CAREERS EDUCATION. "ACE Camp" Academy philosophy but adds a The purpose of the was established by the leadership section that academy is to expose Organization of Black highlight the history of the young people to the Airline Pilots in Tuskegee Airmen. It also exciting opportunities conjunction with the focuses on how students awaiting them in the field Federal Aviation can individually change of aviation. While most Administration for the their communities through emphasis is placed on purpose of establishing an service, mentorship, and aviation knowledge base volunteerism. TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

TAI Youth Day Highlights at 2009 Convention in Las Vegas

Over 150 local area youth and 60 volunteers participated in an all-day event sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and supported by Southwest Airlines

TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

Special thanks to the men and women of Nellis AFB, NV who provided wonderful support and a magnificent tour of our air power. To all those who provided static displays (from the Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard) job well done. During the lunch the USAF Honor Guard Drill Team performed to precision and keynote speaker Robin Petgrave, founder of Tomorrows Aeronautical Museum challenged our youth to strive for success. Finally, thanks to our breakout presenters: DOTAs Lt Cols Alex Jefferson and Ted Lumpkin, Faith Borden a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, Dr. Derrick Pitts, Senior Scientist/Chief Astronomer from the Franklin Institute Science Museum, and Kelly and Kimberly Anyadike from Tomorrows Aeronautical Museum.

TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

Central Youth Academy Highlights (Akron/Canton)

On August 24-25, 2009, the Central Region North Coast Chapter (Greater Cleveland area) hosted the 1st TAI National Youth Academy. Thirty youth from Akron, Canton, and Detroit participated in a two day program comprised of training in basic aerodynamics, map reading, engineering, and science. Roger Cram gave them an excellent overview of the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and several DOTA answered questions. On the second day they were transported to an aviation school for flight training in a simulator and a tour of the Akron Canton Aviation Museum. The Canton/Akron Airport Authority graciously provided their facilities free of charge for the academic portion of the training. Roger Cram, President of the North Coast Chapter did a wonderful job with the youth and was instrumental in getting our first ever National Youth Academy up and running. Also thanks to the Chauncey Spencer II (Central Region President) for all his support!

“I can wait for school to start. I will now take more classes in math and science so I can become an engineer”

“I am so grateful for the chance to meet real American heroes and learn about their accomplishments”

TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

Southwest Airlines Essay Contest “Continuing the Legacy” (Dallas, TX)

On September 14-15, 2009 essay winners travelled to Dallas, Texas for the Southwest Airlines 2nd Annual Continuing the Legacy Essay Contest. They met up with other essay winners from the Bessie Coleman Foundation, Urban League, and Women in Aviation. The two days were filled with extensive exposure to Southwest Airlines leadership and all facets of career in the aviation industry were discussed.

The youth toured Southwest Airlines Headquarters, the local museum, and practice in a flight simulator. Our host, Karen Price-Ward of Southwest Airlines did an outstanding job running this event like clock-work. Jennifer Myers spearheaded this event once again!

“People who care can make all the

difference in the world, thanks Southwest

Airlines”

TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

NASA/TAI Essay Contest (Kennedy Space Center, FL)

Eleven essay contest winners (one from each region and eight from the Florida) and five DOTAs attended this breath- taking event. The winners were from a diverse group of outstanding youth from around the country. They toured several NASA facilities and the Kennedy Space Museum on November 15th. On the November 16 they witnessed the launch of Atlantis STS 133. Special thanks to all the men and women at NASA for taking a full two days with TAI youth. Additional thanks to our other sponsors American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and New York Knicks for making this event speculator.

“Where do I sign up?”

“I am in an aerospace curriculum at school, this event validated my decision”

“Unforgettable event, my heart was racing from beginning to end”

TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

Western Youth Academy Highlights (Sacramento, CA)

On 11-13 December the TAI Western Youth Academy was coordinator by Col Thomas Sherman (RET) along with several original Tuskegee Airmen from the local Sacramento TAI chapter (George S. “Spanky" Roberts Chapter). The youth toured the aviation facility at the Sacramento Coast Guard Station which included walking onto and around an operational C-130 aircraft. They also visited the aviation unit of the California Forestry Department (Cal Fire) and were given a guided tour of the aircraft maintenance area, where they saw first-hand numerous fire fighting aircraft used by Cal Fire, to aid in the arresting of forest fires in the state of California, during fire season. Finally, they visited the air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport – the youth experienced the real world activities of the air traffic controllers, as the controllers orchestrated the takeoff and landing of several commercial aircraft.

TAI National Youth Committee Annual Report 2009

Eastern Youth Academy Highlights (Seymour Johnson AFB, NC)

In partnership with the Wilson V. Eagleson Chapter our final Academy was originally scheduled for November 2009 but held on January 22-23, 2010 at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina. Dr. Varnell McDonald- Fletcher from the Eastern Region did a wonderful job coordinating this event. Youth visited with DOTAs and local chapter members. Seymour Johnson staff conducted classes in aerodynamics, aircraft mechanics, navigation, and the effects of weather on aviation. Special thanks to all the airmen and commanders at Seymour Johnson for their support. Additional thanks to Lt Col Eric Chapital who instructed a wonderful class in the history of flight and Kimberly Anyadike who made a special visit to encourage the participants to reach for the stars.

“Lt Col Chapital should be a professor”

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ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 101 · Industrial Bank Accounts 101.5 · Industrial JRROTC CD 10,876.47 10,876.47 0.00 101 · Industrial Bank Accounts - Other 312.31 312.31 0.00 Total 101 · Industrial Bank Accounts 11,188.78 11,188.78 0.00

102 · PNC Bank 102.3 · PNC Merchant Account - 0835 101.15 27,164.23 -27,063.08 102 · PNC Bank - Other -71.40 -34.50 -36.90 Total 102 · PNC Bank 29.75 27,129.73 -27,099.98

103 · Bank of America 103.1 · Bank of America Checking 61,076.61 74,446.96 -13,370.35 103.2 · Bank of America Money Market 624,643.89 113,326.19 511,317.70 103.3 · Bank of America CD 0.00 500,000.00 -500,000.00 103.4 · BANK OF AMERICA LIFE MEMBERS 185,032.50 180,232.50 4,800.00 103.5 · Bank of America - TAI National 11,445.00 0.00 11,445.00 103.6 · BANK OF AMERICA MERCHANTS 81,038.66 0.00 81,038.66 Total 103 · Bank of America 963,236.66 868,005.65 95,231.01

Total Checking/Savings 974,455.19 906,324.16 68,131.03

Other Current Assets Deposit - 2010 Convention 7,800.00 7,800.00 0.00 140 · A/R Convention 745.88 745.88 0.00 146 · Equipment 4,577.71 4,577.71 0.00 Total Other Current Assets 13,123.59 13,123.59 0.00

Total Current Assets 987,578.78 919,447.75 68,131.03

Fixed Assets 147 · ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION -923.00 -923.00 0.00 Total Fixed Assets -923.00 -923.00 0.00

Other Assets 130 · ACCOUNT DUE 11,429.00 11,429.00 0.00 145 · Land 16,660.00 16,660.00 0.00 Total Other Assets 28,089.00 28,089.00 0.00

TOTAL ASSETS 1,014,744.78 946,613.75 68,131.03

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

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Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 210 · Payroll Liabilities 210.08 · PAYX EXPENSE -295.28 0.00 -295.28 210.55 · Alabama Tax Payable 55.72 0.00 55.72 210.60 · ALA Unememployment Tax Payable 45.00 0.00 45.00 Total 210 · Payroll Liabilities -194.56 0.00 -194.56

Total Other Current Liabilities -194.56 0.00 -194.56

Total Current Liabilities -194.56 0.00 -194.56

Total Liabilities -194.56 0.00 -194.56

Equity 3010 · Unrestrict (retained earnings) 741,842.02 703,711.69 38,130.33 307 · DESIGNATED UNRESTRICT NET ASSET 185,433.00 185,433.00 0.00 310 · Restricted Fund Balance 0.08 0.08 0.00 Net Income 87,664.24 57,468.98 30,195.26 Total Equity 1,014,939.34 946,613.75 68,325.59

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,014,744.78 946,613.75 68,131.03

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ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 101 · Industrial Bank Accounts 101.5 · Industrial JRROTC CD 0.0% 101 · Industrial Bank Accounts - Other 0.0% Total 101 · Industrial Bank Accounts 0.0%

102 · PNC Bank 102.3 · PNC Merchant Account - 0835 -99.63% 102 · PNC Bank - Other 106.96% Total 102 · PNC Bank -99.89%

103 · Bank of America 103.1 · Bank of America Checking -17.96% 103.2 · Bank of America Money Market 451.19% 103.3 · Bank of America CD -100.0% 103.4 · BANK OF AMERICA LIFE MEMBERS 2.66% 103.5 · Bank of America - TAI National 100.0% 103.6 · BANK OF AMERICA MERCHANTS 100.0% Total 103 · Bank of America 10.97%

Total Checking/Savings 7.52%

Other Current Assets Deposit - 2010 Convention 0.0% 140 · A/R Convention 0.0% 146 · Equipment 0.0% Total Other Current Assets 0.0%

Total Current Assets 7.41%

Fixed Assets 147 · ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 0.0% Total Fixed Assets 0.0%

Other Assets 130 · ACCOUNT DUE 0.0% 145 · Land 0.0% Total Other Assets 0.0%

TOTAL ASSETS 7.2%

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

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Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 210 · Payroll Liabilities 210.08 · PAYX EXPENSE -100.0% 210.55 · Alabama Tax Payable 100.0% 210.60 · ALA Unememployment Tax Payable 100.0% Total 210 · Payroll Liabilities -100.0%

Total Other Current Liabilities -100.0%

Total Current Liabilities -100.0%

Total Liabilities -100.0%

Equity 3010 · Unrestrict (retained earnings) 5.42% 307 · DESIGNATED UNRESTRICT NET ASSET 0.0% 310 · Restricted Fund Balance 0.0% Net Income 52.54% Total Equity 7.22%

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 7.2%

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Ordinary Income/Expense Income 365 · Transfers to National Office 0.00 -20,000.00 0.00 410 · Members Per Capita 410.1 · MEM. PER CAPITA - EASTERN 410.101 · Atlanta 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.102 · Charles E. McGee 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.103 · Claud B. Govan 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.104 · East Coast 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.105 · Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.106 · Greater Philadelphia 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.108 · Heart of Carolina 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.109 · Hiram E. Mann 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.110 · Howard Baugh 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.111 · John H. Porter/First State 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.113 · MGen. Irene Trowell-Harris 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.114 · MGen. Joseph A. McNeil 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.115 · Miami 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.116 · New England 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.117 · Spann Watson 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.118 · Tidewater 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.119 · Wilson V. Eagleson 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.120 · Colon-Dryden Greater Augusta Ch 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.121 · West Virginia State University 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.122 · GREATER PITTSBURG CHAPTER 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 410.1 · MEM. PER CAPITA - EASTERN 0.00 0.00 0.00

410.2 · MEM. PER CAPITA - CENTRAL 410.200 · B/Gen Noel F. Parrish Chapter 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.201 · Alfonza W. Davis 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.203 · Chicago "DODO" 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.204 · Claude R. Platte 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.205 · Detroit 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.206 · Greater Cincinnati 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.207 · Heart of America 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.208 · Hugh J. White 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.209 · Indianapolis 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.210 · Lawrence E. Roberts 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.212 · Memphis 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.213 · North Coast 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.214 · Ohio 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.216 · San Antonio 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.217 · Thomas L. Washington 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.218 · Tuskegee 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.219 · Charles B Hall Chapter 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.220 · Judge Robert Decatur 0.00 0.00 0.00

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410.222 · LEWIS LYNCH CHAPTER 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 410.2 · MEM. PER CAPITA - CENTRAL 0.00 0.00 0.00

410.3 · MEM. PER CAPITA - WESTERN 410.301 · Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.302 · Central Coast/VAFB 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.303 · Gen. B.O. Davis 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.304 · Gen. Lloyd W. Newton 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.305 · George S. "Spanky" Roberts 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.306 · Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.307 · Buford A Johnson/Inland Empire 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.308 · James B. Knighten 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.310 · Lee A. Archer 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.311 · Los Angeles 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.312 · Sam Bruce 0.00 0.00 0.00 410.313 · William "Bill" Campbell 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 410.3 · MEM. PER CAPITA - WESTERN 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 410 · Members Per Capita 0.00 0.00 0.00

420 · Chapter 10% Net Income 420.1 · Chapter 10% NI - Eastern 420.101 · Atlanta 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.103 · Claude B. Govan 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.104 · East Coast 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.105 · Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.106 · Greater Philadelphia 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.109 · Hiram E. Mann 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.111 · John H. Porter-Firat State 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.113 · MGen. Irene Trowell-Harris 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.114 · MGen. Joseph A. McNeil 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.115 · Miami 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.116 · New England 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.117 · Spann Watson 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.119 · Wilson V. Eagleson 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 420.1 · Chapter 10% NI - Eastern 0.00 0.00 0.00

420.2 · Chapter 10% NI - Central 420.203 · Chicago "DODO" 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.204 · Claude R. Platte 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.205 · Detroit 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.207 · Heart of America 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.209 · Indianapolis 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.210 · Lawrence E. Roberts 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.213 · Memphis 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.214 · North Coast 0.00 0.00 0.00

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420.215 · Ohio 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.216 · San Antonio 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.218 · Tuskegee 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.219 · LEWIS LYNCH CHAPTER 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.220 · Judge Robert Decatur 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 420.2 · Chapter 10% NI - Central 0.00 0.00 0.00

420.3 · Chapter 10% NI - Western 420.302 · Central Coast 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.303 · Gen. B.O. Davis 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.304 · Gen. Lloyd W. Newton 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.305 · George S. "Spanky" Roberts 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.306 · Hurbert L. "Hooks" Jones 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.310 · Lee A. Archer 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.311 · Los Angeles 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.312 · Sam Bruce 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.313 · William "Bill" Campbell 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.314 · Buford A. Johnson Chapter 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 420.3 · Chapter 10% NI - Western 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 420 · Chapter 10% Net Income 0.00 0.00 0.00

435 · Interest 0.00 0.00 0.00 450 · Convention Proceeds 450.001 · Convention Registration 172,675.05 0.00 0.00 450.002 · Convention - Advertisements 2,302.00 0.00 0.00 450.003 · Convention - Exhibits 1,300.00 0.00 0.00 450.004 · Convention - Contributions 4,003.13 0.00 0.00 450.005 · Convention - Events 4,121.18 0.00 0.00 450.100 · CPO Miscellaneous 1,475.00 0.00 0.00 Total 450 · Convention Proceeds 185,876.36 0.00 0.00

460 · YOUTH Income and Expenses Youth Income - nasa 0.00 0.00 0.00 460.1 · Youth Income 24,629.00 0.00 0.00 795 · Youth Expenses 795.1 · ROTC -975.00 0.00 0.00 795.2 · YOUTH COMMITTEE 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 795 · Youth Expenses -975.00 0.00 0.00

Total 460 · YOUTH Income and Expenses 23,654.00 0.00 0.00

470 · NATIONAL OFFICE 470.1 · National Office Transfers In 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 470.5 · National Expense 470.51 · Director 0.00 -47,636.20 0.00

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470.52 · Admin. Assistant 0.00 -10,267.06 0.00 470.53 · Travel 0.00 -689.41 0.00 470.54 · Supplies 0.00 -7,987.95 0.00 470.59 · Payroll Taxes 0.00 -1,101.70 0.00 Total 470.5 · National Expense 0.00 -67,682.32 0.00

470 · NATIONAL OFFICE - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 470 · NATIONAL OFFICE 0.00 -47,682.32 0.00

475 · Contributions/Gifts/Honorarium 0.00 0.00 0.00 476 · Logo Contributions 0.00 0.00 0.00 477 · Royalties 0.00 0.00 0.00 490 · Miscellaneous 0.00 0.00 0.00 498 · Refund 0.00 45.00 0.00 Total Income 209,530.36 -67,637.32 0.00

Expense 4000 · Reconciliation Discrepancies 0.00 0.00 0.00 600 · Convention Expenses 610 · CPO - Hotel 43,008.31 0.00 0.00 615 · CPO - Merchandise 1,912.96 0.00 0.00 630 · CPO - Decorations 1,050.00 0.00 0.00 645 · CPO - Exhibits 3,480.00 0.00 0.00 646 · CPO - Paraphenelia 7,273.20 0.00 0.00 650 · CPO - Registration Services 8,735.77 0.00 0.00 660 · CPO - Printing 1,475.70 0.00 0.00 661 · CPO - Shipping 379.59 0.00 0.00 663 · CPO - Supplies 322.41 0.00 0.00 665 · CPO Trophies 0.00 0.00 0.00 680 · CPO - Telephone 0.00 0.00 0.00 695 · CPO - Youth Activities 3,222.20 0.00 0.00 Total 600 · Convention Expenses 70,860.14 0.00 0.00

700 · Prior Year Convention Expenses 100.00 0.00 0.00 731 · Moving and Storage 0.00 0.00 0.00 732 · Memorials 0.00 0.00 0.00 734 · Bank Charges 2,430.29 103.74 0.00 736 · Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00 738 · CONSULTING SERVICES 0.00 300.00 0.00 739 · Audits 0.00 0.00 0.00 740 · Legal 0.00 0.00 2,117.50 741 · Licenses & Permits 0.00 0.00 0.00 742 · Registered Agent 0.00 0.00 0.00 751 · Payroll Tax 751 · Payroll Tax - Other 0.00 30.72 0.00 Total 751 · Payroll Tax 0.00 30.72 0.00

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755 · Postage 755.1 · General Postage 0.00 30.31 0.00 755 · Postage - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 755 · Postage 0.00 30.31 0.00

760 · Printing 760.1 · Mailing 0.00 17.50 0.00 760 · Printing - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 760 · Printing 0.00 17.50 0.00

762 · Meetings 762.1 · Regional Meeting Expenses 762.1.2 · Eastern Regional Expenses 395.00 0.00 0.00 Total 762.1 · Regional Meeting Expenses 395.00 0.00 0.00

762.2 · Board of Directors Meetings 762.2.4 · Parliamentarian Board Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 762.3.3 · REP.WESTERN REGION, GILLEAD 0.00 0.00 0.00 762.3.5 · REP.WESTERN REGION, MAXWELL 0.00 0.00 0.00 762.5.1 · PRES. EASTERN REGION 0.00 0.00 0.00 762.2 · Board of Directors Meetings - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 762.2 · Board of Directors Meetings 0.00 0.00 0.00

850 · TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SCHOLARSHIP 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 762 · Meetings 395.00 0.00 0.00

770 · Public Relations 770.2 · Website 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 770 · Public Relations 0.00 0.00 0.00

774 · Administrative Expenses 774.03 · Office Expense 0.00 2,013.91 0.00 Total 774 · Administrative Expenses 0.00 2,013.91 0.00

775 · Shipping 0.00 0.00 0.00 780 · Telephone 0.00 1,680.10 0.00 785 · Travel 0.00 427.89 0.00 790 · Supplies 0.00 474.33 0.00 Total Expense 73,785.43 5,078.50 2,117.50

Net Ordinary Income 135,744.93 -72,715.82 -2,117.50

Net Income 135,744.93 -72,715.82 -2,117.50

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Ordinary Income/Expense Income 365 · Transfers to National Office 0.00 0.00 -20,000.00 410 · Members Per Capita 410.1 · MEM. PER CAPITA - EASTERN 410.101 · Atlanta 0.00 3,778.60 3,778.60 410.102 · Charles E. McGee 0.00 150.00 150.00 410.103 · Claud B. Govan 0.00 3,950.00 3,950.00 410.104 · East Coast 0.00 8,790.00 8,790.00 410.105 · Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James 0.00 1,175.00 1,175.00 410.106 · Greater Philadelphia 0.00 1,985.00 1,985.00 410.108 · Heart of Carolina 0.00 945.00 945.00 410.109 · Hiram E. Mann 0.00 1,615.00 1,615.00 410.110 · Howard Baugh 0.00 950.00 950.00 410.111 · John H. Porter/First State 0.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 410.113 · MGen. Irene Trowell-Harris 0.00 1,060.00 1,060.00 410.114 · MGen. Joseph A. McNeil 0.00 460.00 460.00 410.115 · Miami 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 410.116 · New England 0.00 1,450.00 1,450.00 410.117 · Spann Watson 0.00 1,050.00 1,050.00 410.118 · Tidewater 0.00 2,480.00 2,480.00 410.119 · Wilson V. Eagleson 0.00 1,450.00 1,450.00 410.120 · Colon-Dryden Greater Augusta Ch 0.00 715.00 715.00 410.121 · West Virginia State University 0.00 3,205.00 3,205.00 410.122 · GREATER PITTSBURG CHAPTER 0.00 400.00 400.00 Total 410.1 · MEM. PER CAPITA - EASTERN 0.00 38,008.60 38,008.60

410.2 · MEM. PER CAPITA - CENTRAL 410.200 · B/Gen Noel F. Parrish Chapter 0.00 890.00 890.00 410.201 · Alfonza W. Davis 0.00 1,480.00 1,480.00 410.203 · Chicago "DODO" 0.00 4,250.00 4,250.00 410.204 · Claude R. Platte 0.00 1,650.00 1,650.00 410.205 · Detroit 0.00 4,295.00 4,295.00 410.206 · Greater Cincinnati 0.00 1,830.00 1,830.00 410.207 · Heart of America 0.00 1,465.00 1,465.00 410.208 · Hugh J. White 0.00 500.00 500.00 410.209 · Indianapolis 0.00 750.00 750.00 410.210 · Lawrence E. Roberts 0.00 425.00 425.00 410.212 · Memphis 0.00 1,215.00 1,215.00 410.213 · North Coast 0.00 600.00 600.00 410.214 · Ohio 0.00 2,650.00 2,650.00 410.216 · San Antonio 0.00 4,910.00 4,910.00 410.217 · Thomas L. Washington 0.00 500.00 500.00 410.218 · Tuskegee 0.00 950.00 950.00 410.219 · Charles B Hall Chapter 0.00 1,050.00 1,050.00 410.220 · Judge Robert Decatur 0.00 150.00 150.00

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410.222 · LEWIS LYNCH CHAPTER 0.00 830.00 830.00 Total 410.2 · MEM. PER CAPITA - CENTRAL 0.00 30,390.00 30,390.00

410.3 · MEM. PER CAPITA - WESTERN 410.301 · Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter 0.00 2,030.00 2,030.00 410.302 · Central Coast/VAFB 0.00 450.00 450.00 410.303 · Gen. B.O. Davis 0.00 1,150.00 1,150.00 410.304 · Gen. Lloyd W. Newton 0.00 1,535.00 1,535.00 410.305 · George S. "Spanky" Roberts 0.00 2,350.00 2,350.00 410.306 · Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones 0.00 3,090.00 3,090.00 410.307 · Buford A Johnson/Inland Empire 0.00 700.00 700.00 410.308 · James B. Knighten 0.00 775.00 775.00 410.310 · Lee A. Archer 0.00 690.00 690.00 410.311 · Los Angeles 0.00 5,385.00 5,385.00 410.312 · Sam Bruce 0.00 3,280.00 3,280.00 410.313 · William "Bill" Campbell 0.00 1,300.00 1,300.00 Total 410.3 · MEM. PER CAPITA - WESTERN 0.00 22,735.00 22,735.00

Total 410 · Members Per Capita 0.00 91,133.60 91,133.60

420 · Chapter 10% Net Income 420.1 · Chapter 10% NI - Eastern 420.101 · Atlanta 0.00 907.14 907.14 420.103 · Claude B. Govan 0.00 1,189.30 1,189.30 420.104 · East Coast 0.00 65.00 65.00 420.105 · Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James 0.00 285.00 285.00 420.106 · Greater Philadelphia 0.00 477.65 477.65 420.109 · Hiram E. Mann 0.00 401.00 401.00 420.111 · John H. Porter-Firat State 0.00 211.00 211.00 420.113 · MGen. Irene Trowell-Harris 0.00 737.00 737.00 420.114 · MGen. Joseph A. McNeil 0.00 65.30 65.30 420.115 · Miami 0.00 70.00 70.00 420.116 · New England 0.00 100.00 100.00 420.117 · Spann Watson 0.00 62.50 62.50 420.119 · Wilson V. Eagleson 0.00 216.60 216.60 Total 420.1 · Chapter 10% NI - Eastern 0.00 4,787.49 4,787.49

420.2 · Chapter 10% NI - Central 420.203 · Chicago "DODO" 0.00 1,570.44 1,570.44 420.204 · Claude R. Platte 0.00 518.95 518.95 420.205 · Detroit 0.00 209.00 209.00 420.207 · Heart of America 0.00 30.00 30.00 420.209 · Indianapolis 0.00 130.00 130.00 420.210 · Lawrence E. Roberts 0.00 72.90 72.90 420.213 · Memphis 0.00 117.39 117.39 420.214 · North Coast 0.00 205.40 205.40

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420.215 · Ohio 0.00 219.00 219.00 420.216 · San Antonio 0.00 40.20 40.20 420.218 · Tuskegee 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.219 · LEWIS LYNCH CHAPTER 0.00 65.00 65.00 420.220 · Judge Robert Decatur 0.00 70.00 70.00 Total 420.2 · Chapter 10% NI - Central 0.00 3,248.28 3,248.28

420.3 · Chapter 10% NI - Western 420.302 · Central Coast 0.00 46.00 46.00 420.303 · Gen. B.O. Davis 0.00 61.51 61.51 420.304 · Gen. Lloyd W. Newton 0.00 977.00 977.00 420.305 · George S. "Spanky" Roberts 0.00 497.69 497.69 420.306 · Hurbert L. "Hooks" Jones 0.00 60.18 60.18 420.310 · Lee A. Archer 0.00 153.92 153.92 420.311 · Los Angeles 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.312 · Sam Bruce 0.00 99.25 99.25 420.313 · William "Bill" Campbell 0.00 839.36 839.36 420.314 · Buford A. Johnson Chapter 0.00 38.75 38.75 Total 420.3 · Chapter 10% NI - Western 0.00 2,773.66 2,773.66

Total 420 · Chapter 10% Net Income 0.00 10,809.43 10,809.43

435 · Interest 0.00 14,345.93 14,345.93 450 · Convention Proceeds 450.001 · Convention Registration 0.00 502.00 173,177.05 450.002 · Convention - Advertisements 0.00 500.00 2,802.00 450.003 · Convention - Exhibits 0.00 0.00 1,300.00 450.004 · Convention - Contributions 0.00 0.00 4,003.13 450.005 · Convention - Events 0.00 0.00 4,121.18 450.100 · CPO Miscellaneous 0.00 0.00 1,475.00 Total 450 · Convention Proceeds 0.00 1,002.00 186,878.36

460 · YOUTH Income and Expenses Youth Income - nasa 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 460.1 · Youth Income 0.00 3,686.27 28,315.27 795 · Youth Expenses 795.1 · ROTC -2,280.00 -2,500.00 -5,755.00 795.2 · YOUTH COMMITTEE -12,111.38 -12,114.73 -24,226.11 Total 795 · Youth Expenses -14,391.38 -14,614.73 -29,981.11

Total 460 · YOUTH Income and Expenses -12,391.38 -10,928.46 334.16

470 · NATIONAL OFFICE 470.1 · National Office Transfers In 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 470.5 · National Expense 470.51 · Director 0.00 0.00 -47,636.20

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470.52 · Admin. Assistant 0.00 -2,691.27 -12,958.33 470.53 · Travel 0.00 0.00 -689.41 470.54 · Supplies 0.00 -2,707.27 -10,695.22 470.59 · Payroll Taxes 0.00 0.00 -1,101.70 Total 470.5 · National Expense 0.00 -5,398.54 -73,080.86

470 · NATIONAL OFFICE - Other 0.00 135.00 135.00 Total 470 · NATIONAL OFFICE 0.00 -5,263.54 -52,945.86

475 · Contributions/Gifts/Honorarium 0.00 650.00 650.00 476 · Logo Contributions 0.00 100.00 100.00 477 · Royalties 0.00 16,265.18 16,265.18 490 · Miscellaneous 0.00 1,072.26 1,072.26 498 · Refund 0.00 1,197.75 1,242.75 Total Income -12,391.38 120,384.15 249,885.81

Expense 4000 · Reconciliation Discrepancies 0.00 0.00 0.00 600 · Convention Expenses 610 · CPO - Hotel 0.00 0.00 43,008.31 615 · CPO - Merchandise 0.00 0.00 1,912.96 630 · CPO - Decorations 0.00 0.00 1,050.00 645 · CPO - Exhibits 0.00 0.00 3,480.00 646 · CPO - Paraphenelia 0.00 0.00 7,273.20 650 · CPO - Registration Services 0.00 2,776.91 11,512.68 660 · CPO - Printing 0.00 0.00 1,475.70 661 · CPO - Shipping 0.00 0.00 379.59 663 · CPO - Supplies 0.00 0.00 322.41 665 · CPO Trophies 0.00 453.00 453.00 680 · CPO - Telephone 0.00 630.00 630.00 695 · CPO - Youth Activities 0.00 97.23 3,319.43 Total 600 · Convention Expenses 0.00 3,957.14 74,817.28

700 · Prior Year Convention Expenses 0.00 178.85 278.85 731 · Moving and Storage 0.00 3,494.80 3,494.80 732 · Memorials 0.00 0.00 0.00 734 · Bank Charges 0.00 1,631.90 4,165.93 736 · Insurance 0.00 3,413.25 3,413.25 738 · CONSULTING SERVICES 0.00 525.00 825.00 739 · Audits 0.00 16,614.30 16,614.30 740 · Legal 0.00 18,493.82 20,611.32 741 · Licenses & Permits 0.00 115.00 115.00 742 · Registered Agent 0.00 278.00 278.00 751 · Payroll Tax 751 · Payroll Tax - Other 0.00 0.00 30.72 Total 751 · Payroll Tax 0.00 0.00 30.72

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755 · Postage 755.1 · General Postage 0.00 2,276.38 2,306.69 755 · Postage - Other 0.00 1,406.75 1,406.75 Total 755 · Postage 0.00 3,683.13 3,713.44

760 · Printing 760.1 · Mailing 0.00 0.00 17.50 760 · Printing - Other 0.00 2,458.84 2,458.84 Total 760 · Printing 0.00 2,458.84 2,476.34

762 · Meetings 762.1 · Regional Meeting Expenses 762.1.2 · Eastern Regional Expenses 0.00 4,271.04 4,666.04 Total 762.1 · Regional Meeting Expenses 0.00 4,271.04 4,666.04

762.2 · Board of Directors Meetings 762.2.4 · Parliamentarian Board Expenses 0.00 604.60 604.60 762.3.3 · REP.WESTERN REGION, GILLEAD 0.00 874.86 874.86 762.3.5 · REP.WESTERN REGION, MAXWELL 0.00 487.30 487.30 762.5.1 · PRES. EASTERN REGION 0.00 1,886.81 1,886.81 762.2 · Board of Directors Meetings - Other 0.00 14,019.31 14,019.31 Total 762.2 · Board of Directors Meetings 0.00 17,872.88 17,872.88

850 · TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SCHOLARSHIP 0.00 6,033.00 6,033.00 Total 762 · Meetings 0.00 28,176.92 28,571.92

770 · Public Relations 770.2 · Website 0.00 6,600.00 6,600.00 Total 770 · Public Relations 0.00 6,600.00 6,600.00

774 · Administrative Expenses 774.03 · Office Expense 0.00 5,192.73 7,206.64 Total 774 · Administrative Expenses 0.00 5,192.73 7,206.64

775 · Shipping 0.00 67.06 67.06 780 · Telephone 0.00 5,207.33 6,887.43 785 · Travel 0.00 490.72 918.61 790 · Supplies 0.00 0.00 474.33 Total Expense 0.00 100,578.79 181,560.22

Net Ordinary Income -12,391.38 19,805.36 68,325.59

Net Income -12,391.38 19,805.36 68,325.59

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