US Navy Beach Jumpers Assoc.

Reunion 2005, Meeting Minutes Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center OS1 Philip J. Richter Jr., FCG2, 1973-78 & EM3 Roy Havekost, BJU2, 1967-68, Reunion Coordinators Photos for this reunion can be found on https://www.facebook.com/groups/beachjumpers The meeting was called to order at 19:15 on 16 July 2005 by President protem Roy Havekost Flag Salute was led by Roy Havekost Roll Call of Officers and the Board of Directors Officers: President Larry Markaverich Absent, excused Vice President Frank Moore Absent Secretary Treasurer Bill Griffin Present Board of Directors: Roy Havekost Present Carl Kilhoffer Present David Glaza Absent, excused Wayne Miller Present Vince Piscitelli Absent Excused Reading of Minutes from the 2004 meeting was read by Secretary Bill Griffin. Motion (Roy Havekost) and second (Phil Richter) to accept minutes as read passed unanimously. Officers Reports: Treasurer: Bill Griffin gave financial report. Bill also indicated that as of the passage of annual dues at last years meeting only 48 members have paid to date. Email reminders will be sent out on this matter. Board of Directors: Roy Havekost reported that since last years meeting, 58 new members have signed on board. Mrs. Vera Fairbanks was unable to attend this year due to circumstances beyond her control. Bill Griffin has accepted a job offer out of the country and will be vacating the office of Secretary-Treasurer. Frank Moore has accepted a Warrant Officer position with the Georgia Defense Force and has indicated he has to vacate the office of Vice President. Unfinished Business: A discussion was held on the matter of voluntary dues. In 2004 we agreed to reassess in 2005 whether or not to have dues remain voluntary. Part of the discussion centered on one of the goals of the association that is to have some type of permanent memorial representation located on both coasts in memory of Navy Beach Jumpers, and that in order to accomplish this goal we need more funds available. A motion (Carl Kilhoffer) to assess members a $25.00 annual dues was seconded (Bill Brinson) and passed unanimously. The website electronic application would be changed to require dues before final acceptance into the association. Email reminders will also be sent to unpaid members. New Business: A discussion was held on where to hold the 2006 reunion. Locations such as Branson, MO; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL;and San Diego, CA, were discussed. Motion (Carl Kilhoffer) to hold the 2006 Reunion in San Diego, CA seconded (Bill Griffin) passed unanimously. John Spielmann volunteered to act as the Reunion Coordinator. 2006 Officers Election In accordance with our by-laws ( Section 5 subsections c & e) the following slate of officers was presented to the membership for consideration: President: Larry Markaverich Vice President: John Spielmann Secretary-Treasurer Norris Fanning Nominations for each position was opened to the floor. Having received no other nominations from the floor the President protem had the Secretary cast one ballot for the above slate. This slate of officers will take affect immediately due to the two vacated positions. Committees: Historian- no report, Dave Glaza absent. Reunion 2005- Roy Havekost presented Phil Richter, Reunion Coordinator with a Certificate of Appreciation for this years reunion. Good & Welfare: Roy Havekost reported that Bill Cochran (senior member) BJU6 1943, was extremely disappointed that he could not attend this years reunion. It was suggested that the members reach out to Bill with either an email or card letting him know that he was missed. Innvocation: A moment of silent prayer for all departed Beach Jumpers. A motion (Carl Kilhoffer) to adjourn the meeting was seconded (Bill Griffin), meeting concluded at 1950 hours. Respectfully submitted, William Griffin Secretary

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