2008 Draft Pittsburgh Business Meeting Minutes Meeting commenced 1430 hours 18 Oct 2008 Accolades for Reunion Committee Jack Walters, Bernie Gdula, and John Dzubak Recognition of new attendees by John Dzubak Webmaster Jeff Siconolfi presentation 2008 Treasurers Report presented by Jim Thomas and approved by members 2009 Budget Proposal presented by Jim Thomas and approved by members TCS Donation approved by members for 250.00 (down from $500 due economic conditions, …..will discuss return to $500 at Northern KY reunion) Membership Director Chuck Traub presentation Ship’s Storekeeper Charlie Moores presentation Wood III update by Jim Thomas Regional Directors’ Activity updates from John Michel, Don Farage, Lynn Lansberry, Bernie Gdula, and James Finley Election by members of John Dzubak as President, Jerry Chapman as Vice President, and David Lauten as Secretary/Treasurer. No nominations for 2nd Vice President position, so not re-established Metrus Messina appointed as Chaplain, replacing Bill Barker  2009 Northern KY Reunion update by Ferdinand Bartels  o Dates Oct 21-25, 2009  o Reunion location Ft. Mitchell, KY, 8 miles south of Cincinnati  o Drawbridge Inn  o Further Info to be available in January 2009 Proposed 2010 Southeast Michigan Reunion presentation by Ron Reyna Proposed 2010 Tidewater or New Orleans Reunion presentations by Chuck Traub Mobile Alabama future Reunion consideration presentation made by Tony Caminiti Members voted 25-22 to hold the 2010 reunion in Virginia Beach chaired by Chuck Traub Don Farage asked shipmates to give future consideration to biennial Reunions rather than annual, due to economic conditions, and that dress code for Reunion Saturday banquets be changed from dressy to casual Meeting Adjourned 1545 hours 18 Oct 2008