Minutes for 23 Nov 26

FTVA Board of Director’s Meeting:

  1. Call to order 1300L

    Quorum Y

    Attendees: Figueroa/Smith (via Zoom)/Burnett
    Colquhoun/Martin/Radabaugh/Graham (Heritage Chapter)
    /Toillion (via Zoom)

  2. Introduce those present, in person and via Zoom
  3. Previous meeting minutes (Nov 25) Approved
  4. Treasurer’s Report/Update given and approved

  5. Strategic

    1. Plan is to execute the Business Plan (a lot of subtopics on this one.to includes actions to increase membership and expanding cyber footprint) and Implementation Plan (both approved and posted on the FTVA website, under the constitution and bilaws). Pepito will review each plan to help get the committees stood up and acting.
    2. Establishing new chapters – Omaha will be 1st, in consultation with Scott Lawson who’s recently stood up a chapter. Next will be the Hurlburt area, Pepito has a contact for that one too.
    3. Review by-laws and amend as necessary (example, codify emeritus and establish chapters). This is something we want to do, to make adjustments to meet the needs today. We should be able do this via email

  6. Operational

    1. Attain services of Certified Public Accountant – Roy provided his update, not great news. Pepito asked all to ask contacts to help find the services.
    2. Membership software/IT support. Roy provided an update on the trial of the ClubExpress software. The committee has taken the holidays off and will re-engage, we should have a recommendation (with potential costs) for the February or March meeting
    3. Confirm FTVA reunion dates (Sep 24 to 26) – confirmed. Roy will post on the FTVA website. We’ll also post on Facebook and LinkedIn.
      1. Introduce Bam to possible sponsors – Pepito wants to ensure we give her the best opportunity to reach out and be successful
    4. Replacement for Ted Colquhoun (social events). Ted’s contributions, almost 20 years, have been numerous. Pepito asked Ted to provide a recommendation for a possible replacement
    5. Start coordinating Spring social
      1. Set dates – We need to deconflict with Fiesta in SA (16-26 April)
      2. Set location – A lot of discussion about the picnic or Marriott with finger food.
      3. Set POC(s)

  7. Admin/Other

    1. Monthly letter to members – going good, well received
    2. Monthly Comms with Chapters – out to all chapter presidents
    3. Fallen Eagles Database – complete and updated.
    4. Who to send letters of appreciation to – send to Mrs. Dottie France for proper delivery
  8. Correspondence – None

  9. Around the room

    • JJ Graham reported the Heritage chapter. The chapter is trying to get the “The Wall that Heals” in hopes of having it spend time on the base and want to ask them to open it up the accompanying the education trailer for all to see. The chapter is also continuing to honor Vietnam vets even if the national effort is finished. The 39th annual Tet offensive reunion will be 28 February. JJ mentioned the strong support the 17 TRW commander has and will give the FTVA.
    • Ken Williams reported for the Alamo Chapter that they were able to gather last week (as usual, the third Thursday at the Alamo Café on IH-10). The chapter meeting normally sees 24-25 folks. Emails continue to be returned, I’ve reached out via phone calls and at that I get another few – this remains an issue we are working.
    • Side note, Andy Smith and Tilly Toillion reported the audio of Zoom was frustrating and had to leave – Pepito promised to bring a tabletop mic to hopefully improve this.

  10. Around the Room:

    • Dan Martin, the 2025 History draft is out for review.
    • AJ Harrison and Ken Williams praised Ted Colquhoun for the hard work he’d done of FTVA, in the various roles he’s had.
  11. Remain In Touch inputs due 1 March
  12. Next meeting will be 20 February, 1300L
  13. Adjourn 1358L

Action items:

Joseph “Pepito” Figueroa:

  • Send letters of appreciation to Ms. France for delivery.
  • Reserve Gateway for the February meeting – done
  • Take over coordination with hat vendor for future orders and handle local pickup/delivery, get current inventory and funds.
  • Consult with Scott Lawson to obtain example charter and guidelines for establishing new chapters; proceed with Omaha and Hurlburt Field chapter formation as appropriate
  • Meet with Brock to access storage and stationery for marketing/outreach materials

Karen “Bam” Rolirad:

  • Update mailing instructions for Vigilant Partner donations to use working address, Bam’s, and communicate new instructions to donors

Andy Smith

  • Provide updates until CPA question is resolved

Roy Burnett:

  • Continue Membership committee review of CRM tools and report to Board
  • Crunch numbers for ClubExpress cost comparison and report to board.
  • Update lifetime member cards with new shield and correct website/Facebook/LinkedIn links; distribute to new life members

Greg Radabaugh:

  • Contact both CPA and lawyer for support of FTVA

Ted Colquhoun:

  • Scan and send remaining “Remain in Touch” newsletters (1985-2000) to Dennis and Roy; post to website as completed

Steve Staycoff:

  • Discuss with Chief of Staff (Tim Hill) and historian (BJ Jones) regarding options and timeline for relocation/display of Hall of Honor plaques due to potential building 2007 closure; ensure plaques are not placed in storage
 
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