AFAA Business Meeting

An informal meeting of the Air Force Audiology Association took place in Conrad’s Restaurant in Albuquerque, NM, on 28 August, 2001.

The meeting was called to order (so to speak) by AFAA President Maj Bob Eppens at the close of the annual AFAA banquet. Twenty-four members and guests were present. Maj Eppens announced executive committee’s decision to waive AFAA dues for 2001 due to the late date of the meeting and presented the AF Audiologist of the Year for 2000 to Capt John Hall.

Vice President’s Report: Maj Jenny Rainwater presented retirement gifts to Lt Col Cari Sherris and Maj Ann Prohaska who were not able to attend. She called for volunteers to serve on the AFAA Committees

Treasurer’s Report: This office is currently unfilled. An unofficial reporting of the AFAA funds was given by Capt John Hall as about $2000.00. (Since the meeting Lt Col(s) Bob Shumate has taken control of the AFAA funds and has agreed to serve as interim treasurer until elections are held.)

Committees: No Reports. Current membership of committees is as follows (includes new volunteers).

Constitution and By-Laws: Lt Col Carolyn Bennett

Membership:

  • Capt Virginia Hays
  • Capt Brien Weston
  • 1Lt Brian Hobbs
  • 1Lt Sara Teufert

Public Relations: Col John Allen

History and Archives:

  • Col John Allen
  • Maj Steve Steele
  • Capt Virginia Hays

Education and Training: 1Lt David Pederson

Old Business: None

New Business: None

The meeting was adjourned by Maj Eppens following warm personal comments offered by Col Ben Sierra, Col John Allen and Maj Bob Edris.