The Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting in the Admiral Lawrence Banquet Room at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium beginning at 0800 on December 8, 2016. ADM Robert J. Natter, ’67 USN (Ret.), Chair of the Board of Trustees, acted as chair of the meeting and Captain William R. Dawson ’82, SC, USN (Ret.) acted as secretary of the meeting.

The Chair welcomed all and determined that a quorum was present. LTJG John-Rex Spivey ’13 was excused in advance from the Board meeting by ADM Natter. The Chair then noted the recent loss of Midshipman 1/C Jason Jablonski and PFC David Peppin, USMC, class of 1969, whose passing was not known until this past year. The Chair then asked for a moment of silence for those members who had gone before us since the last meeting..

The following actions were taken by the Board:

In his remarks, the Chair provided an overview of what was discussed by the Executive Committee. He also advised that the Executive Committee had unanimously approved the Authorization to Transact Business Resolution. In addition, an update by Hank Sanford on the progress of the Alumni Association and Foundation co-location initiative was given.

Byron Marchant ’78, President and CEO gave the President’s Report. Bill O’Connor gave his report on fundraising and Bill Dawson gave an update on the Organizations 2020 objectives.

The Superintendent of Midshipman provided the Board with an update on the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipman.

Maria Pallotta gave a report on engagement opportunities with alumnae and sponsorships. Kristen Pironis gave her report on Communications and the upcoming changes with Shipmate magazine. Hank Sanford gave the Treasurer’s Report. Mike Mundt gave his report on Joint Investment.

Reports were received from Membership & Alumni Services, Governance and Other Chapter Trustee Selection Committees. Spence Johnson ’63 updated the board on the Council of Class Presidents, after which the Chair bid farewell to departing trustee, CAPT Heidi Berg ’91. The House Committee report was then given. Regarding the Co-Location Initiative, ADM Natter asked that the House Committee work with the staff to come up with a list of events that would occur at the new facility versus Ogle Complex, thinking that it “might inform the design of the new building.” President and CEO, Byron Marchant noted that we would need to engage in the disposition of assets in relation to the new facility and that the design effort should be more of a working group between the two boards. ADM Natter requested that the House Committee report back at the next (May 2017) meeting. Communications, Admissions, and Nominating Committees gave their respective reports.

The Chair announced the next meeting date: 11-12 May 2017.

ADM Natter then opened the floor to non-trustees for any questions, comments or concerns. Dave Paddock ’77 stated that he is on the board of Run to Honor and now that the SIG’s pilot program has been approved, they would like to be considered as one of the lead in setting the standard for shared interest groups.

The meeting adjourned at 1341

Bill Dawson ‘82 led the Board in singing two verses of Navy Blue and Gold.

William R. Dawson
CAPT, SC USN (Ret.)
Secretary

Updated: October 11, 2018
Curator: Ed Moore