FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 691616
San Antonio, TX 78269-1616
1. The FTVA board convened at the LAFB Gateway club and via Zoom on 17 May 2024. Meeting called to order by FTVA President, Bill Brockmiller, at 1303L In attendance were Andy Smith (Incoming Treasurer), Evan Smith (Secretary), Daniel Martin (Historian), Lee Anthony (Hall of Honor director), Ted Colquhoun (past president), Aloha Tilly, and Roy Burnett (Member Support).
2. Feb minutes – minutes were e-mailed by Ted to all for review prior to the meeting.
3. Financial report. Ken Maynard e-mailed a financial report to Board Members following the meeting. Andy advised that per Ken, taxes had been filed. Discussed the need to finalize pay details to Chubb for Board’s Insurance policy, due by the 5th of June. Brock took for action to coord with Andy to ensure payment is made on time.
4. Ted recapped Old Business from the previous meeting:
a. Budget planning/software options (Quicken etc.)
b. Websites for the Chapters. Roy advised several Chapters had accepted the offer (Aloha, Alamo, Mid-Atlantic, …)
c. Discussed Fall event planning: Discussed possible Banquet Guest Speakers for 19 Oct, including the 16 AF/CC, Lt Gen (R) Schwedo, and Weather Wing CC; Parade Field and Club reserved for 18 Oct for Memorial Ceremony and HoH ceremony, and per 16 AF PA there is still the potential for using BALA for the HoH and having the Remembrance Ceremony on the Hill pending Leadership decision. Will require continued coord with Protocol and the Chief of Staff to finalize plans. Golf Tournament is scheduled for Golf Club of Texas. There will be a cost increase this year (~$65), but still a great deal.
6. New Business:
a. Andy advised that FTVA’s CD matured on May 12th and we had 7 days to make adjustment. Discussed 7 month and 12 month options. A motion was made to go with the 15 month option at 5% APR. Ted seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Andy notified Ken and the adjustment was implemented.
b. Roy reminded of the need to send an invite to the Deputy Chief of Staff for the next meeting.
c. Roy mentioned the Zoom cost increase; had been approved previously via e- mail vote.
d. Deadline for RIT inputs is 1 June.
e. Lee noted that he has received 7x nominations for HoH consideration, but would like more…need to spread the word. The Selection Committee is in tact. Lee will coord with Roy to post notices on the website and FB pages. Deadline for submissions is June 17.
f. Tilly advised that the Aloha Chapter is down to just 3x members and discussed on-going efforts. He also noted that their long time meeting place (Ruby Tuesday) has closed.
g. Dan Martin reiterated his recommendation to have PA take high-resolution photos of the HoH plaques in the BALA to make Story Boards. Evan will discuss with PA when he returns to work on 6 June.
7. The next board meeting will be at the Gateway club on 28 June at 1300L. Note: 21 June is the 3d Friday of June, so need Brock to confirm the meeting date.
