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The 2012 Annual Hof Reunion will once again be held at the Quality Hotel, in Hof, Bavaria, Germany Sept 16-Sept 22, 2012 |
For the application form for our 2012 Reunion in Hof, Bavaria and for much more info go here Web Addresses http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-hof-germany-GE110 (English) http://www.choicehotels.de/de/hof-hotel-quality-ge110-en?cid=451284&tab=0 (German) If you need a new application or other forms contact Mel Hamill If you would like membership information contact Phil Ruth |
| The Quality Hof Hotel Ernst Reuter Strasse Hof/Saale, Bavaria |
President Greg Krcma called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Krcma. HRA Chaplain
Francis Fukumoto then proceeded with a Prayer Blessing. Greg then gave a Big Green Bay
Welcome to all members and spouses in attendance.
The introduction of the current Executive Board followed.
Greg Krcma – President
Jim Riggin – 1st Vice President
Bill Ward – 2nd Vice President
Mel Hamill – Adjutant
Don Riverkamp – Secretary
Jerry Middendorf – Treasurer
Phil Ruth – Membership Chairman
Jerry Mangas – Webmaster (Absent due to Pat’s Health)
Phil Murrray - Newsletter Editor
Robert Hoerath – German Representative
Tom Mikloiche – Executive Board Advisor
And our Staff Members
Staff Chaplain – Francis Fukumoto
Sergeants at Arms – Roger Gentilini and Walt Murch
HRA Secretary Don Riverkamp presented the minutes from the 2010 General Membership
Meeting in Ogden. Dave Natalie made motion to accept minutes, 2nd by George Fahrbach,
and motion was passed.
HRA Treasurer Jerry Middendorf presented the Treasurer’s Financial Report to members.
Rodney Schwandt moved that the Treasurer’s Report be approved, 2nd by J.C. Campbell,
and approved by membership.
President Krcma talked about the AF Enlisted Village Foundation Booklets that were
included in the registration packets. He informed the membership that the Executive Board
had recommended a donation of $2K to the AF Enlisted Village Foundation. Dan Holden
moved that the HRA donate $2K, D. Nathan Sparks 2nd the motion, and it was approved
by membership.
At 16:25 PM, President Krcma introduced Jennifer Pollitt from Green Bay Mayor Schmidt’s
Staff. Jennifer apologized for Mayor Schmidt not being able to attend due to moving his
daughter into her college dormitory. She welcomed the Hof Reunion Association, members
and spouses to Green Bay. Jennifer talked about Lambeau Field expanding its seating
capacity, and how the Green Bay Packers help provide the City of Green Bay roughly $8.2
million per year. She also informed our group that in 2013, at beautiful new VA Clinic would
be opening in Green Bay. The HRA provided Jennifer with a HRA GB Tee Shirt and 2011
Reunion Pin for the Mayor’s office.
Greg informed everyone in attendance about the tour schedule changes due to the NFL
football game, and thanked everyone for understanding why the changes had to be made and
the early departure times.
Outgoing President Greg Krcma introduced president Elect Jim Riggin. Jim had all the
FIRST TIME REUNION ATTENDEES stand and be recognized by the membership.
Jim then reported on the information that he and Robert Hoerath have on our 2012 HRA
Reunion at the Quality Hotel in Hof, Germany, September 16-22, 2012. The tentative
schedule for HRA Reunion in Hof follows, and full information will be in the 2012 January
Hof Connection Newsletter.
Sunday – 9/16/12 = HRA Registration & Packets at Quality Hotel
Monday – 9/17/12 = Rathaus with Hof Mayor & Naila Brewery Tour
Tuesday – 9/18/12 = Wood Carving Tour & General Membership Meeting
Wednesday – 9/19-12 = Tours of Kaserne, Doebraberg, Fernweh Park, & Group Dinners
Thursday – 9/20/12 = City of Bamberg Tour and Boat Cruise
Friday – 9/21/12 = Banquet at Teresienstein in Hof
Saturday – 9/22/12 = Auf Wiedersehen Breakfast at Quality Hotel
Bill Ward, 2013 Site Selection Committee Chairman presented the site locations that will be
on the Site Selection Ballots in the 2012 January Hof Connection Newsletter.
Cocoa Beach, FL
Tampa Bay Area, FL
Washington DC Area
ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD WAS CONDUCTED
Jim Riggin automatically moved up to President
Bill Ward automatically moved up to 1st Vice President
Greg Krcma automatically moved to Executive Board Advisor
The following were elected by the membership in GB until the end of 2012 reunion.
Claude Niebuhr – 2nd VP – Tony Cameron moved, 2nd by Dave Natalie.
Mel Hamill – Adjutant – Tony Cameron moved, 2nd by JC Campbell.
Don Riverkamp – Secretary – Stu Sturdevant moved, 2nd by Russ Vandermartin.
Jerry Middendort – Treasurer – Harry Rupprecht moved, 2nd by Godan Schultz.
Phil Ruth – Membership Chairman – Stu Sturdevant moved, 2nd by Ray Szyperski.
Jerry Mangas – Webmaster – Francis Thompson moved, 2nd by Fred Middledorf.
Phil Murray – Newsletter Editor – Ray Szyperski moved, 2nd by Dave Natalie.
Robert Hoerath – German Affairs Rep, – Dan Holden moved, 2nd by Rodney Schwandt,
Motion made by Mark Clemons, 2nd by Jay Kallas to adjourn, and passed.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted by Don Riverkamp, HRA Secretary.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Krcma. HRA Chaplain
Francis Fukumoto then proceeded with a Prayer Blessing. Greg then gave a Big Green Bay
Welcome to all members and spouses in attendance.
The introduction of the current Executive Board followed.
Greg Krcma – President
Jim Riggin – 1st Vice President
Bill Ward – 2nd Vice President
Mel Hamill – Adjutant
Don Riverkamp – Secretary
Jerry Middendorf – Treasurer
Phil Ruth – Membership Chairman
Jerry Mangas – Webmaster (Absent due to Pat’s Health)
Phil Murrray - Newsletter Editor
Robert Hoerath – German Representative
Tom Mikloiche – Executive Board Advisor
And our Staff Members
Staff Chaplain – Francis Fukumoto
Sergeants at Arms – Roger Gentilini and Walt Murch
HRA Secretary Don Riverkamp presented the minutes from the 2010 General Membership
Meeting in Ogden. Dave Natalie made motion to accept minutes, 2nd by George Fahrbach,
and motion was passed.
HRA Treasurer Jerry Middendorf presented the Treasurer’s Financial Report to members.
Rodney Schwandt moved that the Treasurer’s Report be approved, 2nd by J.C. Campbell,
and approved by membership.
President Krcma talked about the AF Enlisted Village Foundation Booklets that were
included in the registration packets. He informed the membership that the Executive Board
had recommended a donation of $2K to the AF Enlisted Village Foundation. Dan Holden
moved that the HRA donate $2K, D. Nathan Sparks 2nd the motion, and it was approved
by membership.
At 16:25 PM, President Krcma introduced Jennifer Pollitt from Green Bay Mayor Schmidt’s
Staff. Jennifer apologized for Mayor Schmidt not being able to attend due to moving his
daughter into her college dormitory. She welcomed the Hof Reunion Association, members
and spouses to Green Bay. Jennifer talked about Lambeau Field expanding its seating
capacity, and how the Green Bay Packers help provide the City of Green Bay roughly $8.2
million per year. She also informed our group that in 2013, at beautiful new VA Clinic would
be opening in Green Bay. The HRA provided Jennifer with a HRA GB Tee Shirt and 2011
Reunion Pin for the Mayor’s office.
Greg informed everyone in attendance about the tour schedule changes due to the NFL
football game, and thanked everyone for understanding why the changes had to be made and
the early departure times.
Outgoing President Greg Krcma introduced president Elect Jim Riggin. Jim had all the
FIRST TIME REUNION ATTENDEES stand and be recognized by the membership.
Jim then reported on the information that he and Robert Hoerath have on our 2012 HRA
Reunion at the Quality Hotel in Hof, Germany, September 16-22, 2012. The tentative
schedule for HRA Reunion in Hof follows, and full information will be in the 2012 January
Hof Connection Newsletter.
Sunday – 9/16/12 = HRA Registration & Packets at Quality Hotel
Monday – 9/17/12 = Rathaus with Hof Mayor & Naila Brewery Tour
Tuesday – 9/18/12 = Wood Carving Tour & General Membership Meeting
Wednesday – 9/19-12 = Tours of Kaserne, Doebraberg, Fernweh Park, & Group Dinners
Thursday – 9/20/12 = City of Bamberg Tour and Boat Cruise
Friday – 9/21/12 = Banquet at Teresienstein in Hof
Saturday – 9/22/12 = Auf Wiedersehen Breakfast at Quality Hotel
Bill Ward, 2013 Site Selection Committee Chairman presented the site locations that will be
on the Site Selection Ballots in the 2012 January Hof Connection Newsletter.
Cocoa Beach, FL
Tampa Bay Area, FL
Washington DC Area
ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD WAS CONDUCTED
Jim Riggin automatically moved up to President
Bill Ward automatically moved up to 1st Vice President
Greg Krcma automatically moved to Executive Board Advisor
The following were elected by the membership in GB until the end of 2012 reunion.
Claude Niebuhr – 2nd VP – Tony Cameron moved, 2nd by Dave Natalie.
Mel Hamill – Adjutant – Tony Cameron moved, 2nd by JC Campbell.
Don Riverkamp – Secretary – Stu Sturdevant moved, 2nd by Russ Vandermartin.
Jerry Middendort – Treasurer – Harry Rupprecht moved, 2nd by Godan Schultz.
Phil Ruth – Membership Chairman – Stu Sturdevant moved, 2nd by Ray Szyperski.
Jerry Mangas – Webmaster – Francis Thompson moved, 2nd by Fred Middledorf.
Phil Murray – Newsletter Editor – Ray Szyperski moved, 2nd by Dave Natalie.
Robert Hoerath – German Affairs Rep, – Dan Holden moved, 2nd by Rodney Schwandt,
Motion made by Mark Clemons, 2nd by Jay Kallas to adjourn, and passed.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted by Don Riverkamp, HRA Secretary.
| General Membership Meeting Minutes Hof Reunion Association September 6, 2011 Sierra Hotel – Green Bay, WI |