90 Minutes of the Ageless Warriors (12 Nov 2011)

The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) meeting was held on 12 Nov 2011 and

called to order at 1000 hours by President Al Ballok.  Roll Call of officers was taken and

those not present were excused.  The Secretary is maintaining the original attendance in the “Log Book”.

President Al Ballok conducted the invocation and led the membership in “The Pledge of Allegiance”.

Introduction of New Members and Guests: None

General Information and Announcements: None

Adoption of Last Minutes

 It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes as presented – Motion passed

Financial Report

The financial report was approved as read and is subject to audit. 

A copy of the financial report will be sent to National Headquarters. 

If a copy of the Chapter financial report is required you can contact Jerry Berk at home phone 847-328-5955 or via email babjb@sbcglobal.net.  

Correspondence reading: None

Committee Reports:

Bylaws: Ken Parrish – No Report

Membership: Al Ballok – No Report

Legislation: Bob Burton – No Report

VA Hospitals: Ken Parrish/ Herman Dahl – No Report

Liaison Committees:

               Retiree Affairs Office: Frank Krus/ Bob Burton – No Report

               TREA Chapters:  Al Ballok – No Report

Entertainment: Al Ballok – The Holiday Party will be at the Wellington of Arlington, 10 December, 1800 Hours

Public Relations:  Al Ballok – No Report

Chaplain: Jesse Whitfield – No Report 

Newsletter: Bob Kerschke – No Report

Speakers: Jim Cushing – No Report

MOH Ceremonies: Don Abbinanti – Roy O’Neil spoke about the ceremony he did.

Sergeant – At – Arms:  Roy O’Neil – No Report

Old Business: 

1 Herman gave a report and presented the earnings from Scandinavian Day

 New Business:

1. Al told of a program to donate used books to the soldiers.  www.booksforsoldiers.com

2. Two items that were returned from the raffle drawings were raffled off again to those who were present.

Benediction and Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned and Al Ballok led us in a benediction.

Minutes taken by 1^st Vice President

Robert Kerschke,

USAF Retired