Reunion 2017, Meeting Minutes Coronado Sprimgs Resort Walt Disney World Orlando, FL 75th Anniversary Reunion General Meeting Minutes LCDR Jack Roeser, BJU1, Reunion Coordinator Photos for this reunion can be found on https://www.facebook.com/groups/beachjumpers • The meeting was called to order by Roy Havekost on May 18, 2017 at 7:30pm. • Sgt. at Arms Roger Mills led the Pledge of Allegiance. • A total of 18 members were present. • Roll call of officers: Directors present were Roy Havekost, Dave Glaza, Tim Slattery and Carl Kilhoffer (late flight arrival). Absent was Director Wayne Miller and President Larry Markaverich. • Minutes from the last meeting of November 12, 2011 were read and accepted without changes or corrections. • Elections: the following officers slate was presented to the membership. President Larry Markaverich, Vice President Paul Fisher, Secretary Roy Havekost, Finance Carl Kilhoffer and Roy Havekost and Sgt. at Arms Roger Mills. There were no nominations from the floor, motion was made and seconded to cast one ballot for their election to office. Note: the position of Chaplain continues to remain unfilled since Rev. Mike Prince’s passing in 2015. The current slate of directors was voted in unanimously. Term for officers will now expire in 2020 and for directors in 2022. • The meeting was now turned over to newly elected Vice President Paul Fisher. • Finance report was given by Roy Havekost. Starting balance in checking for May 2017 $11,878.88 Reunion 2017 deposit to WDWorld 8,747.36 Balance as of May 11, 2017 4,914.67 The United States Navy Beach Jumpers Association is a bonafide veteran’s organization as defined and established under IRC 501(c) (19) of the Federal Code. Federal Tax ID number 51-0482520. Proposed rebate to 21 members @100 ea. 2,100.00 Estimated balance after all reunion expenses 1,299.67 (Estimate included a proposed rebate*) Balance as of May 11, 2017 remains at 4,914.67 A discussion ensued regarding the proposed rebate to the BJ members attending the reunion. This was originally proposed and part of the reasoning was that we were not allowed to have our own beverages and refreshments in the hospitality room unless purchased through WDW. After some discussion it was agreed to forgo any member rebate and use that money for future reunions, and administrative related costs etc. Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to accept the finance report as presented but without the proposed rebate. • Unfinished business. VP Fisher opened the discussion on future reunions. The membership discussed issues like member interest, the aging of members, reunion locations, stepping up as coordinator. One of the locations suggested was San Antonio, TX. Lackland AFB is willing to host reunions for any branch of the military. The executive board will look into this suggestion for a future reunion. • New Business. None • Roy Havekost presented a plaque of appreciation to Jack Roeser for his part as this years Reunion Coordinator. • A memorial remembrance was held with the reading of the names 42 deceased Beach Jumpers since our last reunion in 2011. It was also noted that 22 of these members were former reunion attendees. • With no other business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 8:25pm. By, Roy Havekost Secretary