Minutes for 20 Mar 26

FTVA Board of Directors Meeting

1. Call to order 1307L
   • Quorum: Y
   • Attendees: Figueroa/Rolirad via Zoom/Smith/Burnett Colquhoun/Martin/Radabaugh/Ken Williams (via Zoom)/JJ Graham (Heritage Chapter) /Brockmiller
2. Introduce those present, in person and via Zoom
3. Previous meeting minutes (Feb 26) Approved
4. Treasurer’s Report/Update given and approved
   • a. Pepito noted he wants to get the $75 to Andy for several hats
5. Strategic
   • a. Establishing new chapters – Omaha wants to be 1st and host part of the annual reunion. It was suggested to potentially get them with the Propwash Gang. Hurlburt next
     • – Pepito to get info from Wasatch Chapter as they were the most recent.
   • b. Review by-laws and amend as necessary (example, codify emeritus and establish chapters). Pepito will start pushing this, discussions with Col Cook (ret) to help get cyber involved
   • c. Pepito talked to MSgt Estefany Ortiz-Hoban/Offutt AFB on 3/25/2026
     • i. She is going to gauge Wing/Group/Squadron leadership interest in hosting veterans from Security Service and succeeding organizations to picnic, dinner, and plane tour (like we used to do when I was there). Picnics are highly attended by active duty Airmen
     • 1. They have hosted local tour recently (to include plane tour) for local leaders civilian leaders and she has experience setting it up (EAL, Protocol, etc.)
     • ii. If military leaders agree to support, told Estefany will get her in touch with Propwash Gang and MKs (oh wait, she and I are MKs…got that one covered)
     • 1. She is very motivated…told me she has four years left and this tradition isn’t dying on her watch…love it!
     • iii. Plenty of volunteers…key is leadership buy-in
     • iv. We shared lessons learned from when I set those up over there (key is the aircraft tour with group pictures in front of plane)
     • v. Recommended Aug or Oct…definitely not Sep due to our events
     • vi. Stressed nice and steady is fine…we can plan for 2027 reunion instead if we’re too far into year already
     • vii. She also volunteered to take lead on setting up local FTVA Chapter
     • viii. Told her we need to “relearn” how to set up a chapter
     • ix. Have to do it by book since we’re an official nonprofit
     • x. Following up first week of April
6. Operational
   • a. Attain services of Certified Public Accountant – virtually met with Debora Hartman, seemed to be Very knowledgeable and helpful.
   • b. Membership software/IT support. Need to confirm it comes with its own app.
   • c. Replacement for Ted Colquhoon (social events). Ted’s contributions, almost 20 years, have been numerous. Ted to approach one as a possible replacement
   • d. Board recommended Steve contact Julie about replacing Ted
   • e. Board attendees signed card for Bob and Debbie Cope 60^th anniversary. Daniel Martin took great pics. Card and pics mailed
   • f. JJ Graham presented Ted with nice memento on behalf of Heritage Chapter
   • g. Replacement for Andy Smith (Treasurer) in time for observation through tax season. (Existing plans will put him OCONUS for reunion this year)
   • h. Bill Brockmiller gave Pepito keys to shed. He will pass templates to requests for support to enable Roy and myself to get those turned in
   • i. Pepito going to actively reach out to alumni such as Evan Smith /Cook, etc. to ensure they know they’re invited to meetings. Also even if they don’t attend meetings, want to pick their brains regularly.
   • j. Coordinating Spring social
     • i. Set dates – Possibly in conjunction with 16 AF Phoenix Games – since confirmed we can “tag along” and support
     • ii. Set location – A lot of discussion, still considering Big’s
     • iii. Set POC(s)
7. Admin/Other
   • a. Pepito gave a detailed summary of visit with the 16 AF Chief of Staff, Mr. Tim Hill (retired Army)
     • i. Hall of Honor induction – in Building 2007 (BALA), Mr. Pohl as officiant
     • ii. Remembrance Ceremony – at EC-47 (weather alternate in BALA, Mr. Pohl as officiant, FTVA is responsible putting the stands in place
     • iii. Picnic – team with 16 AF Booster Club, they can reserve Stapleton park
     • iv. Annual Membership meeting
     • v. Banquet – Gateway reserved, will ask 16 AF/CC to be guest speaker
8. Correspondence – None
9. Around the room
   • a. JJ Graham reported that the Heritage Chapter is doing well
     • i. Preparing for their ceremony on 27 March
     • ii. working on getting the “Wall that Heals” to stay on base o/a 20 April
     • iii. 17 TRW/CC is working to get a static U-2 display
     • iv. Tom Nurre will get inaugural “Service Beyond Service” award
   • b. Remain In Touch inputs due 1 June
10. Next meeting will be 17 April, 1300L
11. Adjourn 1416L