JULY 1985 TO JULY 1986
MINUTES OF NATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 23-28, 1985
The National Convention was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 23-28, 1985. Officers elected/appointed:
President - Otho Lister
1st Vice - George Carnes
2nd Vice - Cameron Blagg
3rd Vice - Jim Jackson
2 Yr. Director - Luke Iest
2 Yr. Director - Don Sheckells
2 Yr. Director - Larry Brown
1 Yr. Director - Cathy Spence
1 Yr. Director - E.W. Sawley
1 Yr. Director - Ed Reynolds
1 Yr. Director - Bill Rowe
Treasurer - Jim Waddy
Chaplain - Johnnie White
Parliamentarian - Al Gutierrez
Secretary - Rachel Brown
July 25, 1985:
Scholarship Report: Mr. Brown reported:
(1) The 20 recipients recommended by George Washington University were selected by the Scholarship Committee.
(2) Identified the highest male and female, respectively, selected for special recognition by receiving the Leo Acosta Award and the Frances Murphy Award.
(3) Each recipient will receive $1,000.
Chapter Charter Committee: Mr. Blagg reported there were five new Chapters: 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40.
Handbook Committee: Mr. Brown reported the handbooks were completed and distributed to each delegation.
July 26, 1985:
TREA initiates a MailGram Program for TREA members to use to contact their Congressmen concerning the proposed pay cuts for the uniformed services as proposed by the Grace Commission's Report.
Chapter 39 was formed in Aurora, Colorado during February, 1985. Chapter 40 was formed in Selah, Washington during July, 1985. Chapter 41 was formed in Joplin, Missouri during November, 1985.
Money Management Account now available to all TREA members.
TREA National Headquarters adds position of Administrative Assistant in June and Patty Harpham is hired to fill the position.
Auto Warranty Plan made available to TREA members.
MINUTES OF MID-TERM BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1986
Executive Director reported the addition of Dick Stephenson - Staff Accountant.