INFLIGHT REFUELING ASSOCIATION
Minutes from the IFR ASSN meeting held on
Meeting was opened by Judge Brown at 1000 Hrs. with the pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Treasurers Report was given by Jo Kishel.
Minutes from the meeting held on
Judge opened discussion on an amount to be set aside for the special occasions fund, a figure of 750.00 was discussed. Motion was made to approve the 750.00 figure by Bob Hennings, seconded by Dick Hermans, voted on and approved.
A discussion followed on who qualified and an age limit. A motion was made by Ben Harding to limit the donations to children of active duty booms 17 years of age and younger. Seconded by Ken Brack. Voted on and approved.
Dick made a motion to let executive committee handle the
request for donations. Voted and
approved. We had a discussion on where
to have the 2010 reunion. Motion was
made to hold it in
Judge talked about the VFW Travel Service and agreed to get more information on it to add in a newsletter.
Billy hall talked about extra expenses that occurred because we contracted for so many rooms to get the Hospitality suite and didn’t have enough people stay at the hotel. Also was short at Vegas two years ago. A discussion followed on raising registration fees to cover any extra expenses at certain locations. A motion was made by Ron Hoff to leave as is for the time being. Seconded by Bob Hennings, voted and approved. We agreed to look at this again at a later date and leave it up to the officers.
Talked about having shirts, hats, and other possible items to sell to raise money for the organization. Nothing was finalized.
Had discussion on how to better get the word out about our association and activities including retired, active duty, bringing guests, associate members ??. Several ideas were kicked around nothing was decided.
Discussed reestablishing the recognition of a deserving active duty boom each year and maybe invite that active duty boom, each year. We also discussed inviting an active duty boom to come brief us on current and upcoming events.
Elections for officers were opened and an announcement was made that Woody resigned as vice president. A motion was made to keep the other current officers by Jack Cruikshank, seconded by Dick Thomas voted on and approved.
Jorge Mangual nominated Dick Hermans for Vice President, seconded by Frank Crone, voted and approved.
Joe Kishel announced that this would be his last term as treasurer Etc., he needed a sabbatical, now the search is on to fill this important position..
Jim Threet asked if anyone knows who wrote the boom creed and boom Prayer.
An audit was conducted by Jack Cruikshank, Bob Corbett and Ken Brack.
Talked about items that could be added to our web site_________
Meeting was closed at