COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

September 15, 2007

The Association’s Reunion 2009 Chairman, Howard Nelson ‘55, presided over the meeting held at the home of Ron and Dotti Schloss ’50 in Corona, California. The following persons attended to assist in planning the 2009 Brown Military Academy Reunion:

Chairman: Howard Nelson and Margaret                                     Anton Felando ‘50

The following cadets called to say they planned to join the Committee but were unable to attend this meeting: Arnie Kachok ‘49, Roy Zuckerman ‘50, Bob Downs ’61 and immediate past Co-Chairmen Richard Parker ‘64 and Mitch Lewis ‘66, who were each involved in family moves. Following lunch, the meeting was called to order by Howard Nelson who welcomed all those in attendance.

The prior Committee Meeting Minutes were approved without change. Howard noted the BMA 2007 Reunion was smaller than usual but went very well. Many regulars were unable to attend for various reasons. We did have several new cadets and the intimacy and fun of a smaller group of about 80 was noted to provide a great time. Don Glennie, a Glendora cadet, attended his first Reunion this year. Gary Moore reminded us that Don passed away about two weeks after the Reunion on May 17, 2007. He had told us that he had a great time at the Reunion.

Newsletter: Judy Parker and Dotti Schloss have been working on the current Newsletter and Dotti reported the copy was finished and Judy was working on the setup and photo input. Judy has made contact with a printer and the Reunion 2007 Newsletter will be out soon. Dotti moved that $1100 be provided for the printing and postage of the Reunion Issue, seconded by Al Owings, and passed unanimously. Several Committee Members expressed the need for two to three Newsletters a year and all agreed. It was further agreed the final two or three Newsletters prior to a Reunion should be sent via the postal service to all cadets.

Treasurer’s Report: Howard Nelson ‘55 reported that we had donated $1,000 to the Packages of Gratuity for U.S. Soldiers. The funds had been raised primarily by auctioning off gift baskets, donated by Skip and Penny Brown ‘64, at the Reunion and by having a 50-50 cash drawing. We currently have a balance of $3,272.91 in our Treasury and approximately $1100 of this will be used for the Reunion Newsletter. As the Treasury is getting low, donations will be requested via our next Newsletter. Howard noted the Bank Statements and a detailed Treasurer’s Report is available for view by anyone who is interested. A detailed report is in our upcoming Newsletter. Gary Moore moved that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted; seconded by Earl Welliver and passed unanimously.

Howard further reported that Richard Parker ‘64 had been asked to take the Treasurer’s position and that Richard had agreed to it. Ron Schloss moved that Richard Parker be appointed Treasurer by the Committee; Earl Welliver ‘53 seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Adjutant’s Report: Dotti reported for Doug Halbert ‘50, Adjutant reminding all Committee Members of the importance of reporting information change to Doug relative to addresses, phone numbers, learned information of others, and deaths. This is the only way our website can be maintained up to date. She further noted Doug continues to handle address labels for the Newsletter when needed or updated lists and sends condolences to the families of those who have died.

Howard opened discussion for two possible dates for the 2009 Reunion, one in April and one in May. During the discussion, Ron Schloss noted the weather would likely be better in May. Earl Welliver moved that the 2009 BMA Alumni Reunion be held the weekend of May 1-3; seconded by Ron Schloss and passed unanimously.

Discussion further ensued relative to the location. Kathleen Judy then moved the 2009 BMA Alumni Reunion be held in San Diego; seconded by Anton Felando.

Howard Nelson then opened discussion regarding selecting a hotel. Various attendees shared ideas. It was decided Howard would work with Tom Laskoski relative to obtaining information about the Town and Country Hotel and he requested Dotti Schloss to obtain packages from the Bahia, the Double Tree, and the Hilton Hotel on Harbor Island. Additional research will be done and once packages are received, Howard and several Committee Members will visit approximately five of these hotels. Judy Parker may also help in obtaining better rates through a travel agency with whom she is connected.

Golf Tournament for Reunion 2009: Skip Brown ‘64 will once again coordinate golf plans for the Reunion. He will develop a list of all who have played golf at Reunions in order to include as many golfers as possible. He will work on the location and he has a good contact in the San Diego area.

Contacting Cadets: Gary Moore ‘63 advised he has completed a list of every known cadet from both San Diego and Glendora and their last known address. The information for many of the names came from the Annuals and Barney Smiley’s files as well as our regularly updated data. Gary feels this info will be useful to anyone wishing to contact cadets. Bob Downs ‘61 is continuing his efforts to locate cadets.

Gary further reported that he would like to see us assist older or disabled Alumni who might attend if we provided ground transportation for them. All agreed this could be worked out. Howard reminded us that we will provide a meal for anyone unable to come due to the expense. It was also noted we might provide a list of less expensive hotels to those who cannot afford the Reunion Hotel.

Hearing no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Dotti Schloss (Ron ‘50)

BMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

March 3, 2007

The Association’s Reunion 2007 Co-Chairmen, Richard Parker ’64 and Mitch Lewis ’66, presided over the meeting held at The Sizzler Restaurant in Corona, California. The following persons attended to assist in planning the 2007 Brown Military Academy Reunion:

Co-Chairmen: Richard Parker ‘64 and Judy and Mitch Lewis ‘66 and Janice and the following:

Kathleen Judy (Ken ‘43) and Son, Kirk Judy Arnie Kachok ‘49

Anton Felando ‘50 Ron Schloss JC’50 and Dotti Roy Zuckerman ‘50 Earl Welliver ‘53

Howard Nelson ‘55 and Margaret Gary Moore ‘63

Skip Brown ‘64 Nick Smith ‘64

The meeting was called to order by Richard Parker who welcomed new members to the Committee. He announced 23 people had registered for the Reunion with 20 room nights booked. Many at the Committee planned to register soon. It was decided the early Registration Fee of $30 would be extended until April 15, 2007 when it would increase to $35. Richard noted it was time to contact friends and fellow cadets to remind them it is time to register.

Richard reported that Bob Downs ‘61 was planning to head up the Memorabilia Table at the Reunion. Bob has recently had a heart attack and is recovering well at home. Gary Moore ‘63 will work on the Memorabilia Table. We hope to see Bob and his wife at the Reunion. Table skirts are planned for the Memorabilia Table and Richard asked if anyone had any BMA logos, etc. which could be used on these. Gary noted he had digital symbols on the BMA CD. Richard will check on these.

Judy Parker reported about a philanthropic non-profit organization that is raising funds and purchasing items to be sent to soldiers in Iraq. She suggested since we are a military alumni group that we might hold a 50-50 drawing at the Reunion and use half the funds to support this organization and the other half to be given back in the form of a drawing at the Reunion. Skip Brown ‘61 so moved that we follow through and Gary Moore ‘63 seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. Tickets will be sold at the Reunion.

Co-Chairman Mitch Lewis ’66 inquired if Kevin Judy would consider playing taps at the luncheon. Kathleen Judy will check with Kevin. Mitch noted we would have the playing of Amazing Grace and Taps at the Memorial portion of the Reunion.

Mitch further reported that he has a Film Editor friend who will edit our DVDs, and, depending on how extensive the work is, he will do voice overs and background music. He will discount his services and charge us $500 to put it together. We will then sell these DVDs at the Reunion. Roy Zuckerman ’50 moved that we approve spending the $500 to burn and edit a BMA DVD. The motion was seconded by Anton Felando ’50 and passed unanimously. We will make the copies to sell.

Dotti Schloss (Ron ’50JC) reported that our Adjutant, Doug Halbert ’50 had purchased the film we had been searching for entitled “Military Academy” for $655.25. He has provided some copies to BMA Cadets and has received some donations. He noted if he was reimbursed for the film, he would donate the remaining funds to our Treasury. Arnie Kachok ’49 moved to reimburse Doug Halbert the $655.25 and that Doug should take any other expenses he may have incurred from the donations and send any remaining balance to our Treasurer, Howard Nelson ’55. Judy Parker seconded the motion which then passed unanimously.

Mitch then reported we would be paying for meals for Lloyd Davies, Faculty Member. We are very pleased Lloyd travels to our Reunions all the way from Jalisco, Mexico.

A discussion then ensued relative to BMA shirts or tee shirts. Skip Brown has a friend who will print up shirts for us even if only for a minimal number of shirts. Dotti Schloss reported that Bob Downs had gone to a great effort to bring us shirts with a logo but we had been unable to meet the minimum quote of 40 shirts. Dotti will contact Bob and see if he can forward his designs to Skip. It was suggested we might get a few shirts made up and take orders at the Reunion. Skip will look into all possibilities.

Judy Parker brought up the Registration Packets. Ron and Dotti Schloss will make up the envelopes and will insert the Schedule of Events and information on activities offered locally, i.e., Disneyland, etc. On Friday afternoon, Doug Halbert and Gary Moore will add the new Directory of Cadets and the Name Badges and Meal Tickets. THESE PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME TABLE IN THE LOBBY AREA FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE EVENT BEGINNING ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Various Alumni will man the Welcome Table on Friday and Saturday.

Mitch noted that we would not have the benefit of a plaque at the Memorial Service. Gary Moore advised he would obtain an updated list from Doug Halbert and have Kinko’s print it and mount it on a Board to be used during the service. This met with everyone’s approval.

Arnie Kachok was called upon as the Master of Ceremonies for the Reunion Reflections portion of the luncheon. Arnie has requested that Cadets come up with NEW stories or events and share them. Let Richard Parker know if you have such stories. Perhaps you want to share a story about someone at BMA who made a difference in your life, etc.

Gary Moore inquired if we had someone who would take the next two-year Chairmanship for the 2009 BMA Reunion. Duke Welliver nominated Howard Nelson ‘55, who has been our Treasurer, to be the next Chairman and Arnic Kachok seconded the nomination. Hearing no other nominations, the motion passed unanimously. Howard noted to the Committee that he would like to take the Reunion back to San Diego in 2009.

Earl “Duke” Welliver ’53, past Chairman inquired about how we determine site selection for our Reunions. Some other cadets had inquired of him if the Reunion would again return to San Diego. Richard Parker noted he had had some calls as well. The BMA Guidelines had stated that Reunions would take place in San Diego. However, with the addition of more Glendora Cadets to the Alumni Reunion Group, we obtained a Glendora Cadet as Chairman, Gary Moore, in 2003. We all agreed to meet at the Westin in Pasadena and visit the campus for that Reunion. The Reunion returned to San Diego in 2005 when Earl “Duke” Welliver chaired the Committee. When Richard Parker and Mitch Lewis agreed to co-chair the Reunion for 2007, they brought to the Committee that we might perhaps take the Reunion to Palm Springs. We have many out of area people attend the reunions from great distances and the Committee agreed a new location would offer different activities. However, the hotel we secured was bought out and the new owners are currently renovating the hotel which is closed. No other Palm Springs Hotel could be secured at a reasonable hotel rate. THEREFORE, THE REUNION WAS RELOCATED TO ANAHEIM, CA IN THE VICINITY OF DISNEYLAND AND VARIOUS OTHER PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT. We have had difficult times getting cadets to take our two-year Chairmanship for the Reunions and the Committee decided it would be best to go where the Chairman would prefer. Therefore, the Guidelines were changed to reflect the Reunion could be held at a location decided by the Committee and the new Chairman. All cadets are invited to attend Committee Meetings to help with these decisions.

Further discussion entailed about deciding locations and it was decided to put out a questionnaire at the Reunion to see where our members would like to have Reunions to better assist the Committee in this matter. This will be done at the 2007 Reunion in May along with an open discussion at the Luncheon.

Additional items relating to the Reunion were announced. The early registration fee of $30 will be extended until April 15, 2007. There will be an informal gathering on Friday, late afternoon, at the Hotel. Information will be in the packets. We will not be hiring any entertainment. Doug Halbert ‘50, Adjutant, will be making a presentation.

At this time, Howard Nelson ‘55, Treasurer gave the Treasurer’s Report noting we have $2,478.00 in our treasury less the $1155 approved for disbursing at the meeting, leaving a balance of approximately $1323. Donations made out to the BMA Alumni Association may to be sent to Howard Nelson at 30112 Windward Dr., Canyon Lake, CA 92587-7483.

Co-Chairmen, Richard Parker and Mitch Lewis would like to receive any suggestions from the alumni membership.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Dotti Schloss

April 1, 2006

The Association’s Reunion 2005 Co-Chairmen, Richard Parker ’64 and Mitch Lewis ’66, presided over the meeting held at Marie Callender’s in Corona, California. The following persons attended to assist in planning the 2007 Brown Military Academy Reunion:

Co-Chairmen: Richard Parker ‘64 and Judy and Mitch Lewis ‘66 and Janice and the following:

Anton Felando ‘50 Ron Schloss JC’50 and Dotti Roy Zuckerman ‘50 Howard Nelson ‘55 and Margaret Gary Moore ‘63 Henri De Roule ‘64 Guest, Edith Redfield

Absent were:

Kathleen Judy (Ken ‘43), snowed in Al Owings ‘44 and Marge, vacationing

Marc Myton ‘44 and Judy, vacationing Doug Halbert ‘50, lives in Hawaii

Arnie Kachok ‘50, cold/flu Earl “Duke” Welliver ‘53, attending event Andre Reichel ‘67, attending granddaughter’s christening

Mitch called the meeting to order. He advised that while the Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs had been promising, we were later advised the new owners were going to close the hotel during renovations which would occur at the time we planned to be there.

He then advised that through research by Judy Parker, the Co-Chairmen and their wives decided to visit the HYATT REGENCY HOTEL IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. The recently refurbished facilities were new and beautiful, many amenities were offered, and the rates were competitive with what we have paid in the past though slightly higher. Food rates are also appropriate and menu offerings are excellent. Mitch and Richard further noted that this hotel is close to Disneyland and California Venture Park with golf at Tustin Ranch. There are restaurants within walking distance and two in the hotel along with a Pizza Hut and Starbucks. On Friday evening, we would have a no-host welcome reception.

The first weekend in May is available at a rate of $139.00. Memorial Day Weekend is available at a rate of $129.00. The regular rate for that time would normally be $169.00 per night. Following a discussion which explored various options including Casinos, it was moved by Gary Moore ’63 that we go to the Hyatt Regency in Anaheim, California for our BMA 2007 Alumni Reunion. The motion was seconded by Roy Zuckerman ’50 and the motion was passed unanimously. A discussion also took place relative to the date. It was the general opinion of the Committee Members that Memorial Day Weekend would not be a good weekend even though rates would be less as air fare would be higher and there would be more tourists at the close by attractions. June and October were also discussed and general opinion was that Spring would be better. Following discussion, Roy Zuckerman ’50 moved that the BMA Alumni Association Reunion be held the first weekend in May 2007 (May 4-6, 2007). Howard Nelson ’55 seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Richard and Judy Parker then led a discussion concerning the number of rooms for each day to which we could commit. Howard Nelson, Treasurer noted he could check his records. Dotti Schloss (Ron ’50) noted that rooms were filled at a rate of approximately 45 to 50 for Friday and Saturday nights in 2005 and there were 11 room nights filled for Thursday. The hotel considered the Thursday nights toward our minimum number of rooms. Judy Parker referred to the hotel handout given out at the beginning of the meeting which shows a block of rooms as follows: Thursday-10, Friday-60 (Guarantee 53), Saturday-60 (Guarantee 53), and Sunday-10. She further reported the Hyatt Regency requires a Food and Beverage minimum of $10,000. Should we fail to meet that minimum, we would be required to pay 40% of the shortfall. Following discussion, it was suggested the hotel be requested to reduce the room numbers and the $10,000 Food and Beverage amount to $7,500. Richard and Judy agreed to check with the hotel and request this reduction.

HOT OFF THE PRESS UPDATE: JUDY AND RICHARD DID GET THE ROOM NIGHTS REDUCED TO 7-50-55-5 WITH A TOTAL MINIMUM OF 100 INSTEAD OF THE PREVIOUS 119. THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE AMOUNT WAS REDUCED FROM $10,000 TO $7,500...YOUR COMMITTEE LEADERS AT WORK. THANKS!!

At this time, Mitch Lewis called on Gary Moore ‘63 to report on badges. Gary advised that he has photos for everyone who graduated from BMA. However, those who attended BMA but did not actually graduate need to send him a photo for their badges. Graduation pictures of wives are also requested.

Clinton Laird ‘61 has written a book about his upbringing and Military Academy experiences and Mitch suggested anyone desiring to read Clinton’s book to get in touch with him.

Mitch next noted that we would like to have a DVD of BMA for our reunion. Gary Moore stated he has a DVD with about three hours of material on it, but that he needs someone to edit it. Mitch advised that he has a friend that may be able to edit the DVD. He will look into it. It was noted that Alumni could be asked to pay up front (possibly $25) for the DVD via the Registration Form for the Reunion. It may be that we will have two DVDs. One with the history of BMA and one about reunions. It was left that once this is looked into, a report can be made back to the Committee for further consideration.

Howard Nelson, Treasurer reported a current balance in our treasury of $2620.71.

Mitch headed up a discussion about fund raising. One idea was to make up a booklet of offerings from our members or by soliciting offers which would include services, discounts, and other such items. The booklets would be sent to all Alumni requesting a donation of a specific amount if they wish to keep it. Following discussion, the general consensus of opinion was to first solicit donations via the Newsletter from our alumni membership, particularly those who have received years of Newsletters but haven’t made any donation at any time. Howard Nelson noted another way to raise funds might be to raffle a weekend trip. It was brought up that we do not want to raise funds where our balance is consistently over $5,000. A former Committee Member, Don Hanson ’62, looked into being tax exempt for us several years ago and found we should only keep funds sufficient to support our Reunions and operating costs but not over $5,000 on a regular basis. Since we are well below this number, we agreed additional income needs to be solicited or raised in some fashion. Roy Zuckerman ’50 moved that the Committee look into various avenues for fund raising; Henri De Roule ‘64 seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Additionally, it was suggested that we use Bulk Mail for the mailing of the Newsletter. Judy and Janice will be looking into his.

Dotti Schloss reported that our Guidelines were updated to reflect the change of location for our reunions. She noted that these BMA Alumni Association Guidelines need updating and so moved; seconded by Gary Moore. Motion passed unanimously. The Co-Chairmen will review these Guidelines and bring their recommendations back.

ADJOURNMENT: Hearing no other business, Co-Chairmen Richard Parker and Mitch Lewis declared the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Dotti Schloss