Minutes of BOD Meeting, Norfolk, VA, May 2, 2007

A board meeting was held May 2, 2007, at the Northrop Grumman office in Norfolk, Virginia to receive a briefing by Clyde Cain on the progress of the Intruder Association Reunion 2008 in San Diego. The San Diego Team, primarily Clyde and West Coast Board Representative, Larry Yarham, is progressing on track. Assisting with the preparations is Marine Representative, John Valovich. In attendance were Rupe Owens, Mac McDanel and Bruce Byrum and, special guest, Charlie Carr.

Check-in for the Reunion will occur on May 1, 2008. The Town and Country Hotel in Mission Valley will host the event. Plans include a Thursday evening Happy Hour/ Reception; Friday activities include Shopping and Tours, a Members Business Meeting, Golf and Dedication of Marine Intruder Aircraft at Miramar, followed by a Happy Hour at Miramar. Later that afternoon/early evening, A San Diego Harbor Cruise will be available for members wishing for some sea time and a great meal underway; Saturday activities include Shopping and Tours, Dedication of the Intruder Association Ready Room with tours aboard MIDWAY and a semi-formal (coat and tie for Gents) Banquet; Sunday plans include Breakfast and departure.

All of the arrangements are pretty well set although there may be some minor scheduling tweaking expected as our Reunion date nears.

The Committee plans to mail a sign-up sheet with prices and schedule sometime after the first of the year. We hope to have in place the ability to sign up, and remit your payments electronically. An option to mail your responses with your personal check is available, it that method is more preferable.

Additionally, Clyde presented a briefing on the status of the USS Midway Intruder Ready Room refurbishment progress. The San Diego Team deserves a sincere and well-deserved WELL DONE for the progress and completion of efforts to present a professional tribute to the Intruder and the personnel who maintained and operated the A-6. The Intruder Ready Room will be ready to receive guests in June, 2007 and a formal dedication is planned during our May, 2008 San Diego Reunion.