US Navy Beach Jumpers Assoc.

Reunion 2006, Meeting Minutes San Diego, CA ET1 John Spielmann, BJU2, & EM3 Roy Havekost, BJU2, Reunion Coordinators Photos for this reunion can be found on https://www.facebook.com/groups/beachjumpers The meeting was called to order on November 7, 2006 at 1915 hrs. by President Larry Markaverich. Roll Call of Officers Larry Markaverich, President present John Spielmann, Vice President present Norris Fanning, Secretary-Treasurer present Michael Prince, Chaplain present Roy Havekost, Director Chairman present Carl Kilhoffer, Director present Wayne Miller, Director present David Glaza, Director present John McLeod, Director present Opening Remarks and Welcoming: President Markaverich addressed the attendees and commended this year’s reunion coordinator John Spielmann and NIOC Commander Eric Dietz for a job well done (applause). President Markaverich indicated our appreciation with not only the NIOC command but also the command in Little Creek, VA for helping to make these reunions not only possible but also memorable and fulfilling to all. Secretary –Treasurer Report: Norris Fanning read the minutes from the 2005 meeting . Included in that report was the enrollment of 68 new members into the association. An amendment was voted on for By-Laws Section 8c DUES, and was unanimously approved to no longer be voluntary. The application process for membership would now require payment before full acceptance.The financial report was read, as of October 25, 2006 we had a checking balance of $11,177.00. Of that amount $8,249.00 was collected in advance for this reunion, and $3,666.00 was collected in dues. Reunion 2006 costs projected will be $8,441.00. After miscellaneous stationary costs we anticipate a checking account balance of $2,675.00. A motion & second to accept reports, approved unanimously. Board of Directors Report: Roy Havekost, Chairman after a short hiatus the Board approved the reappointment of John McLeod to the Board replacing Vincent Piscitelli. Roy also requested that members when they change their email addresses to please notify us so our records can be up to date. Also, the website is currently receiving between 3 to 4 thousand hits monthly. John McLeod requested that when members send in photos for the website, and we do want photos, to be include a description of what and where the pictures are from. Unfinished Business: Proposed Beach Jumper Memorial, to be presented later in the meeting. New Business: Vote on proposed By-Laws changes; 1. Sect. 4 Membership, Sub. Sect. g: remove words “ or is currently” 2. Sect. 4 Membership, new Sub.Sect. h: add “who was or is currently assigned to Navy Information Operations Command” 3. Sect. 4 Associate Membership, new Sub.Sect. d: add “ A person, who shows an overwhelming interest in the Association, has had a past contact or relationship with Navy Beach Jumpers and would be an asset to the Association, as determined by a four fifths vote of the Board of Directors.” 4. Sect. 5 Board of Directors, Sub.Sect. d: change “three (3) years to five (5) years” 5. Sect. 6 Officers, Sub.Sect. b: change “one year to three (3) years”; “end of month to end of calendar year” and “ twelve (12) months to thirty six (36) months”. 6. Sect. 6 Officers, new Sub.Sect. g: add “The position of Chaplain will be created under this section. The Chaplain shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Executive Board. The Chaplain shall continue to serve at the pleasure of the Board.” 7. Sect. 8 Dues, new Sub.Sect. d: add “Any World War II member shall be exempt from annual dues at his discretion.” A recommendation by the Executive Board was made to approve the above changes, a motion on the floor and second was received to approve as recommended, approved unanimously. Election of Officers: The existing slate of officers and directors was proposed for re-election. The President called for nominations from the floor, none were received after three calls, motion and second to approve the proposed slate by acclamation, approved unanimously. Proposed Beach Jumper Memorial: Since discussion at the 2005 reunion on one of the main objectives of the association being ‘to perpetuate the recognition and memory of Navy Beach Jumpers’, Diane LaFond a renowned artist/sculpture was commissioned to create and provide a preliminary draft of a Beach Jumper Monument for consideration by the Association for this purpose. The draft was displayed at the meeting. Discussion of the proposal continued on the floor. It was the decision of the Executive Board to act as a search committee to investigate the probability of getting this project underway and hopefully to completion in the next 2-3 years. Reunion 2007: President Markaverich asked by a show of hands whether or not we want a reunion in 2007. The majority of members said yes. John Spielmann agreed to ‘help” the next reunion coordinator with planning, etc. No volunteers at this time. Reunion coordinator to be solicited for on the website, reunion location to be decided at later date. Award Presentations: Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the following people. Commander Eric Dietz, Commanding Officer, N.I.O.C. Lt. Commander Fred L. Lindy III, Executive Officer, N.I.O.C. Lt. Ron Harmon, N.I.O.C. CMDCM James Ward, Command Master Chief, N.I.O.C. YNCS Sandra Sims, N.I.O.C. DC1 David Hatcher, N.I.O.C. Maj. Tim Clemente, U.S.A.R. / Associate Member Barry Trauger, Association Member Carl Kilhoffer, Association Member John Spielmann, Association Member/ Reunion Coordinator Scott E. Brown, U.S.A.F. , Media Specialist / Guest Good & Welfare: Rev. Michael Prince, Chaplain reflected briefly on Friday’s Memorial Service on the base. He also urged the members to contact us when they learn of a Beach Jumpers passing, so that they made be included on the website memorial page of honor. On a note of urgency he requested prayers for member Bill Griffith who after sustaining a major fall will face between 5-15 years of rehabilitation. Bill is our past Secretary-Treasurer. A moment of silent prayer followed. Closing Prayer: Rev. Michael Prince, Chaplain. Motion-second to close meeting, approved. Meeting adjourned at 2032 hours. Norris Fanning, Secretary

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