February 2008 Meeting Minutes
ANDREWS CHIEFS GROUP
1050 West Perimeter Road,
Suite A521 Andrews AFB, MD 20762
Minutes for 6 Feb 08 Meeting
1. S
MSgt Michelle Blackston called the Andrews Chiefs’ Group meeting to order at 1508 on Wednesday, 6 Feb 08.2. Members and guests in attendance:
| SMSgt Michelle Blackston (President) | CMSgt Terrell Thomas (Vice President) |
| SMSgt Seina Enwright (Treasurer) | SMSgt William Kelly (Secretary) |
| CMSgt Chuck Sharon | CMSgt George Fisher |
| CMSgt John P Williams - Retired | SMSgt Larry Pinkham |
| CMSgt Robin Kasper | CMSgt Tim Tate |
| CMSgt David P Thorpe | CMSgt Leroy Frink (316 WG/CCC) |
| CMSgt John Ryan - Retired | CMSgt Derrick Crowley (79MDA/CCC) |
| CMSgt Marcus Schaeffer | SMSgt Jesus Mireles |
| CMSgt Brian Bridgeman | CMSgt Mike Martin |
STANDARD AGENDA ITEMS
3. Previous Meeting Minutes Review. Minutes from the 2 Jan 08 meeting were reviewed and accepted.
4. Treasurer Report:
SMSgt Enwright (treasurer) briefed the treasury report and advised the checking account had a balance of $3,723.57 and the savings account had a balance of $974.07.
5. Hails & Farewells:Hail:
CMSgt George Fisher (AFDW/A3)
CMSgt Tim Tate (316 LRS)
SMSgt Jesus Mireles (844 CG)
Farewell:
CMSgt Chuck Sharon departs for HQ ACC in two months
Upcoming Retirements: CMSgt Dave Thorpe, Mar 08
CMSgt Tony Manson, 11 Apr 08
CMSgt Maynard, 7 Apr 08
7. CMSgt Deployments: CMSgt Dave Duenas
CMSgt Frank Sandoval
8. Chiefs’ Panels: As requests come in from FTAC and ALS, SMSgt Blackston will continue to solicit volunteers.
9. OLD BUSINESS:
Chief Busts for promotees; Chief Thorpe will research cost and provide an update at the Mar meeting. (Open)
Chief Recognition Ceremony; CMSgt Sharon advised there were 30+ selects expected to attend and CMSgt Thomaston would notify the group if there were any extra tickets for the Induction Ceremony. (Open)
Valentines Day Fundraiser. CMSgt Michael Martin advised this fundraiser was not approved due to flower sales conflicting with the AAFES vendor. (Closed) (Note: this item generated the fundraising entry detailed in new business below)
Budget committee: A motion was made, seconded and approved to create a budget committee to specifically look at budget needs. CMSgts Martin, Pinkham and Mireles were nominated/volunteered and voted onto the committee. (Closed)
10. NEW BUSINESS:
Discussed continued support of the AFSA Raymond R Green Education Grant. CMSgt Perryman is the POC. A motion was made, seconded and approved to continue funding two $500.00 grants. (Closed)
Discussed creation of an Andrews AFB Chiefs Group Webpage; after much discussion as to accessibility, purpose and hosting options this item was tabled until March. CMSgt Thorpe will research possibilities for base hosting and CMSgt Thomas will contact the NCR Chiefs Group. (Open)
Solicitation of Funds
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Chief Recognition Committee -$500§
Previously approved budget line item (Closed)o
316th Annual Awards Committee - $150 each wing level organization§
Previously approved budget line item (Closed)Discussed multiple issues surrounding fundraising. There is a limit on how long and how often a unit/organization can hold a fundraiser. Some events are seasonal and can last a week, others are limited to one day and units are limited to two per quarter. Any fundraiser must be coordinated and approved. Fundraisers that conflict with AAFES or AAFES vendors will not normally be approved. Some fundraising ideas discussed were:
Pre-paid steak burn
Mother’s Day Flower Sale (possible conflict)
FEDEX Field beer vendor support - 1st Sgt Council has contract
11. CCM Brief:
CMSgt Frink:
The Airman’s Creed will be used at promotion ceremonies. The NCO Charge is no longer given to the member. Supervisors can still address the expectations and duties of an NCO during their comments. The wing has sample scripts available.
On 1 Jun 08, the Eastside DFAC will be closed realizing a savings of 2.2 to 2.5 million annually. A customer survey revealed most patrons were not meal card holders. AAFES will refurbish the facility and provide additional food service offerings.
The USAF Honor Guard has been reduced and AAFB and BAFB will be supporting funeral details. HG members can be full or part time and the establishment of an AOR is pending.
Discussed the need for an enlisted heritage function in Nov 08.
12. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
SMSgt Blackston advised supplemental promotions will continue to be posted on AFPC and commanders will not be notified.
If a commander desires to withhold a promotion, it must be done prior to the promotion effective date.
The UPRGs managed by the AAFB MPF are being sent to AFPC for scanning and will be unavailable during transit and the scanning process.
CMSgt Thorpe asked if the group would support a breakfast meeting w/CMSAF - consensus was it would be supported.
A reminder that the Joint Service Open House will be here soon so we should start preparing.
There is a monthly promotion ceremony at the Base Theater - 1500 - Chiefs should lead
AAFB Top-3 elections - Chiefs need to continue supporting the Top 3
Chief Thorpe initiated a discussion regarding the AAFB Chief Group supporting the 844th CG Annual Awards. The 844th is a wing level organization supporting the entire NCR and reporting to the AFDW. A motion was made, seconded and approved to fund $150 annually. (Closed)
13. The Chiefs’ Group meeting adjourned at 1600 hours. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 5 Mar 08, 1500 hours at the Club at Andrews.
//SIGNED//-myb/5 Mar 08 //SIGNED//-wkk/5 Mar 08
MICHELLE Y. BLACKSTON, SMSgt, USAF WILLIAM K. KELLY, SMSgt, USAF
President, Andrews Chiefs’ Group Secretary, Andrews Chiefs’ Group