THE HISTORY OF THE RETIRED
ENLISTED ASSOCIATIONTHE HISTORY OF THE RETIRED
ENLISTED ASSOCIATION
JULY 1982 TO JULY 1983
MINUTES OF PRE-CONVENTION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS' MEETING JULY 28, 1982
Old Business:
Mr. Weibel presented a briefing on
the pro forma National budget for the next year. He also presented his resume in
application for continuing as Executive Director of TREA. A copy of the contract for this
position was also briefly discussed. Parliamentarian Gutierrez recommended that a
committee of two or three members be appointed to meet with all applicants for the
position of Executive Director. That committee will then present their recommendations to
the General Assembly on Saturday. Members appointed by the President to serve on this
committee are: Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Newton and Mr. Davis (Chapter 4).
At the 1982 Convention, the National
Board of Directors appointed Robert Weibel as the first paid TREA National employee,
Executive Director.
MINUTES OF THE TREA NATIONAL
CONVENTION JULY 29-31, 1982
Thursday, July 29, 1982:
The National Convention was held in
Colorado Springs on July 29-31, 1982. Officers elected/appointed:
President - Del Duden
1st Vice - Lynnie Samms
2nd Vice - E.W. Sawley
3rd Vice - Julius Orsak
Treasurer - Richard Hall
Chaplain - Johnnie White
Sgt-At-Arms - Elmer Marshall
3-Yr. Trustee - Otho Lister
2-Yr. Trustee - Gene Henning
1-Yr. Trustee - Leo Acosta
Scholarship Committee Report:
Chairman Blagg stated that 16 applications were received; however, only four scholarships
were granted. Most were disqualified, because of non-compliance with the eligibility
requirements as outlined in paragraph 4 of the letter dated March 4, 1982, which specifies
the requirements for participation in the scholarship program. Mr. McNichols questioned
the feasibility of stipulation that: Scholarship candidates must be current school year
graduates. Current school year is defined as beginning on July 1st and ending on June 30th
of each year. President Duden informed the delegation that if this requirement is not
feasible, it can be brought up under New Business and changed.
Legislation: Mr. Samms opened the
briefing by stating that the Legislative Committee has improved their efforts this year.
For example, there has been an increase in legislative information which appears in our
National Newsletter, and the Committee has attempted to increase our exposure in several
national publications such as the Retired Military Almanac, the Army Times, and the TROA
Magazine. Also, we now have a legislative representative in Washington, D.C. That person
is Mr. Frank Cusimano.
Friday, July 30, 1982:
President Duden reminded the
delegation that a motion made by Mr. McNichols and seconded by Mr. Denman yesterday was
postponed until today. The motion stated: The current agreement with Association Growth
Enterprises be continued, that current administrative functions and practices be continued
with a full-time Executive Director, and that the resolution adopted by the 1982 National
convention in respect to the operation of TREA and the administrative functions handled by
Association Growth Enterprises for TREA, be continued. The question was called for by Mr.
McNichols. The motion was carried.
Mr. McNichols then made a motion
that: Article VII of the By-Laws as reads >the normal term of office for all officers
shall be one year; however, an incumbent may be re-elected to fill his own vacancy or be
elected to another office, subject to his approval.' The office of both the National and
Chapter President shall be limited to two consecutive one-year terms be amended by
deleting the sentence >the office of both the national and Chapter president shall be
limited to two consecutive one-year terms' and inserting >the office of National
President shall be limited to three consecutive one-year terms.' The question was called
for. The motion was carried.
Mr. Denman made a motion that:
Article VII of the By-Laws be amended to add the office of Executive Director; that the
duties encompass those duties of the Recording Secretary and the Corresponding Secretary,
and such other duties assigned by the President and/or the Board of Directors; and that
this position be a paid position with a salary to be determined by the Board of Directors.
Contest held to select name of TREA Newsletter. Title chosen was VOICE submitted by Mr.
Travis O. Palmer of Rio Vista, Texas.
Mr. Gavaldon from Chapter 3 made a
motion that: TREA National Headquarters move to Aurora, Colorado with offices to be
furnished by Chapter 3, rent free, for one year. Mr. Gonzales of Chapter 20 seconded the
motion. The motion was carried. President Duden appointed Mr. Weibel, Mr. Waddy and
himself as a committee to ensure that all legal aspects are accomplished by the move.
Mr. Denman made a motion that: The
1983 TREA National Convention be held in Aurora, Colorado and hosted by Chapter 3. The
motion was seconded by Mr. McNichols and carried. The Convention is to be held July 28-30,
1983.
Mr. Fletcher made a motion that the
1984 TREA National Convention be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. McNichols seconded the
motion. The motion was carried. Mr. Repschlaeger stated that we ought to be flexible
enough to have the 1984 National Convention either the last week in July or the first week
in August, 1984. All agreed.
New Business:
Mr. Samms also announced the
Newsletter Contest Committee's recommendation for naming our National Newsletter. The
title selected was VOICE written by Mr. Travis O. Palmer of Rio Vista, Texas. A vote was
taken and the Committee recommendation was accepted.
Mr. Marshall inquired as to when the
winner would be announced for the Outstanding Chapter President's Award. President Duden
explained that due to a lack of communication and coordination in regard to this award,
the Board of Directors recommends that the award be postponed until next year. After
considerable discussion, Mr. Waddy made a motion that: All Chapters present at this
Convention be allowed to present their recommendation for the award to the Awards
Committee no later than 0830 hours on Saturday, July 31, 1982. The Awards Committee will
then make their decision. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sawley and carried.
Saturday, July 31, 1982:
Mr. Gutierrez gave a committee report
on the selection and recommendation for the position of Executive Director of TREA. He
stated that the Committee recommends that Mr. Robert E. Weibel be selected to fill that
position. Furthermore, he recommended that the salary for this position be initiated at a
rate of $800 per month, allowing for an additional $100 a month for incidental expenses
incurred each month. Also, that the salary be re-negotiated within six months.
Mr. Dell then made a motion: The
office of National President shall be extended from two consecutive years to three
consecutive years, effective immediately, rather than at the end of this Convention, in
accordance with the current By-Laws. The motion was seconded by Mr. Howard and passed by
the delegation.
Free accidental death insurance
policy was provided to all TREA members.
Low cost health insurance program
made available to all TREA members:
(1) Hospital indemnity plan. (2)
CHAMPUS supplement. (3) Medicare supplement.
TREA travel service made available to
all TREA members.
National Scholarships awarded: four
at $500 totaling $2,000.
TREA legislative Representative
appointed to coordinate TREA legislative activities with TROA, COMO and other military
organizations.
TREA dental plan made available to
all TREA members.
MINUTES OF PRE-CONVENTION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS' MEETING JULY 27, 1983
The meeting was held at the Ramada
Renaissance Hotel in Aurora, Colorado.
Committee Reports:
Scholarship: Mr. Lister first
introduced the members of his committee as Hank Jensen, George Smith, Art Blagg, and Jim
Healey. He continued, stating that the committee had received 30 plus applications, and
that they have prepared a work/score sheet to use for their review. The names of the award
winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet on Saturday night. The committee hopes to
be able to award 15 scholarships at $500 each. President Duden reminded Mr. Lister that
once the committee had made their selections, they must be presented to the Board for
approval. Mr. Lister assured the President that those procedures would be followed.
Legislation: In reference to keeping
the membership informed of current legislation which directly effects the retired military
community, Mr. Samms praised the VOICE for providing effective, concise articles on the
subject. Mr. Samms also commented on the important position we have on the Council of
Military Organizations (COMO) in Washington, D.C., and that the members of COMO actively
pursue the issues that tend to erode the current and future benefits of all military
personnel.