Skyhawk Association
Board of Directors Meeting
San Diego, CA
15 April 2025
CALL TO ORDER- The meeting was called to order at 0845
ROLL CALL- Present were President Atwell, Secretary Cooney and Directors Frommelt,
Sanford, Rotelli, Linder, Sapp, Dollarhide and Stender
PRESIDENT’S REPORT- President Atwell’s main focus is on securing the legacy of the
Association. To that end he started an informal discussion with Representatives of the Tailhook
Association regarding potential options going forward. More regarding this is outlined in the
agenda discussion below.
MOTIONS APPROVED SINCE LAST MEETING - None
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT
MEMBERSHIP STATUS TERRY COONEY – First of all, kudos Steve, Digger and others that
put on the hard press for new member at the Marine Corps Reunion and Tailhook. We added just
over 50 new members as a result of those efforts. We currently stand at 679 paying members
which include 12 overseas members. Gains and losses are holding steady for the past few
months
ASSOCIATION SHIRTS MARK WILLIAMS – Our new vendor is working out well even though
the number of orders is down
CARUSO PRINT SALES TERRY COONEY – No Activity
CHALLENGE COIN SALES TERRY WOLF – 16 were sold at TH.
TREASURER’S REPORT MARK WILLIAMS – See Attached.
WEB SITE REPORT GENE ATWELL – Changes will be made as a function of the
future of the organization
JOURNAL REPORT DAVE DOLLARHIDE– Transition to the new editor is mostly
complete and Dave has officially retired from the job
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE TODD FROMMELT – See attached
FLYING A-4s TODD FROMMELT – See attached
SDO ISSUES/CONCERN CHARLIE STENDER – Updates to the SDO Lists will be made in the
next SOP Update
STATUS OF P&W FUNDS MARK WILLIAMS – Holding steady
OLD BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF 2024 ANNUAL BOARD MEETING IN RENO -
Approved
FUTURE VIABILITY OF THE ASSOCIATION – Topic resulted in significant discussion.
Some of the more critical items were: Finances, Membership and the future of the A4ever
Journal. After significant discussion the Board approved a motion to authorize President Atwell
to enter into discussions regarding the merger of the Association with the TH Organization.
Discussion continued with regard to changes to current operations. The Board unanimously
approved the following changes:
1. Replace the current in person mid-year meeting with a Zoom meeting.
2. In person attendance by Directors at the Annual Meeting held at Tailhook is encouraged
but Zoom opportunity will be available
3. Remove the requirement for alternating Maine Corps and Navy Presidents
4. President Atwell to remain President until conclusion of discussions with TH
President Atwell will provide updates as items develop.
NEW BUSINESS
- SOP DISCUSSION – Director Dollarhide indicated that he will continue to care for the
SOP and encouraged the Board members to review the current version for with
needed updates
- REPLACEMENT FOR GEORGE BLOSSER – on the discussion of the future of the
organization, this item was deferred
- TAILHOOK PREPARATIONS – See below
- WEB SITE SECURITY -
- SELECTION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE – it was decided to ask Director
Cole to continue to head the Nominating Committee
o Terms Expiring -Sanford, Langworthy, Ravgiala, Turpen, Stender
- REQUEST FOR FUNDS/SUPPORT - None
- RECOGNITION AWARDS - None
GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION
TH BOOTH TURNOVER – Director Sanford will assume responsibility for the Booth
after the August TH meeting.
FUTURE MEETINGS
- 2025 ANNUALMEETING
- LOCATION – GRAND SIERRA RESORT
- ORGANIZATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
- LEAD – PETE COLE/MARK WILLIAMS
- LUNCHEON - Directors COLE and Williams
- READY ROOM PETE COLE/MARKWILLIAMS
- BOOTH – TERRY COONEY/STEVE SANFORD
ADJOURN