At the Szechuan Restaurant in Eagle River, Alaska, President Marcia Harrison welcomed the assembled group, which included the following:

 

     CW3 Marcia Harrison                 ARE-JFH, AKARNG             428-6405       marcia.harrison@us.army.mil

      CW2 Michele Sprosty                 1102 GSU                                 384-6217       michelle.sprosty@us.army.mil

      CW2 Pierre Aslou                        425^th BSTB                               384-2178       pierre.aslou@richardson.army.mil

      CW2 Curtis Cain                          AKARNG                                334-9983       curtis.cain@us.army.mil

      CW2 David Haymond                 B Co, 725th Spt Bn                 384-2519       david.haymond@us.army.mil

At 11:45 a.m, the meeting was called to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Ms. Harrison introduced the current Chapter Officers (herself as President), Al Ostrowski, Vice President, and Roger Stickney, Secretary Treasurer. The minutes of the last meeting (11 Mar 08) were presented and approved as read.

 

A brief “round robin” of attendee self introductions followed.

 

 

As follow-up to the last meeting, Ms. Harrison reiterated her interest in seeing the Chapter become involved in some form of community service or charitable support. Roger Stickney suggested that Shriners would be a worthy charity, since they provide orthopedic assistance and serve burn victims at no charge with relatively low overhead. There being no other suggestions, attendees were asked to bring their recommendations to the next meeting for vetting by the members, prior to a final decision on what type(s) of support to offer and to whom.

 

Mr. Ostrowski mentioned that the date of the proposed group fishing charter trip had to be moved from 1 May to 10 June. Those interested must respond not later than 10 April to lock it in. Mr. Carrico let everyone know that day care is available in Sterling and he can share the details with anyone who would like to take advantage of it.

 

 

Due to interest in a more convenient meeting place, the Wilderness Inn (dining facility) on Ft. Richardson was suggested. Mr. Moore agreed to contact Mr. Martinez, who is the Food Service Mgr there to see if that would be possible. He will let us know shortly.

 

In an attempt to accommodate the majority of the attendees, the timing of the monthly meetings was revisited. It was decided that the first Thursday of the month would be best. So, this is when they will occur henceforth.

 

Mr. Templeton mentioned the Muscular Dystrophy Association motorcycle ride in July. It was agreed that we would vote at the next meeting on whether or not to participate as a group.

 

Mr. Cain mentioned briefly that he could create a Chapter website for under $100/yr. We will decide whether or not to pursue that idea at the next meeting.

 

During a lengthy period of inactivity, there were no elections held. It was decided that this would now be appropriate. Ms. Harrison asked that nominations be sent via e-mail by close of business on 15 May 08 so election of new officers can occur at the June meeting.

 

 

There has been no activity on the Chapter Savings Account since last month, so the current balance is $371.77.

 

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 1 May 08 (11:45 a.m.) at the Wilderness Inn (dining facility) in Bldg 647 at Ft. Richardson, subject to its availability. This meeting was adjourned at 12:37 p.m.

 

                                                                              Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                                              <Original Signed>          

 

                                                                               

                                                                              Roger B. Stickney

                                                                              Secretary/Treasurer