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2011 Convention Report
The 2011 AFA National Convention was a great success and a good time for over 200 AFA members who gathered together to play a pivotal
role in shaping our Association. In addition to the election of National Officers and Directors (list follows), the delegates reviewed
the 2012 Statement of Policy and Top Issues and were also briefed on the AFA Strategic Plan for 2011-2012, both of which were approved
by the Board of Directors. Additional delegate business included affirming the 2012-2014 Strategic Plan as approved by the Board of
Directors, approving the Board recommendation to disapprove Field Resolutions 1-3, a briefing on a report of a Board-approved change to
the OPM concerning the dues review process, and rejection of a Board-approved change to the Constitution concerning the Search and
Nomination process.
In addition to being the primary forum for conducting official AFA business, the National Convention offers exciting opportunities
for members and guests to come together for networking, training, Congressional engagement, and social activities. After a great
deal of hard work by AFA Field Leaders, Convention Committee members and staff, there were many new initiatives offered this year to
make our Convention better for all. These initiatives included the AFA Celebration Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Washington, a
new schedule of activities for spouses and guests organized by Patricia Schlitt, additional leadership development training, a
Pentagon 9/11 Memorial tour, and much more. You can check out pictures of all the fun at
http://airforceassociation.shutterfly.com/pictures.
If you have pictures of your own, please share them with us by emailing them to
spaltzer@afa.org.
Election Results
National Officers
(Elected to a one-year term)
S. Sanford “Sandy” Schlitt
Sarasota, FL
2nd Term Chairman of the Board
Justin Faiferlick
Fort Dodge, IA
2nd Term Vice Chairman of the Board,
Field Operations
George Muellner
Huntington, CA
2nd Term Vice Chairman of the Board,
Aerospace Education
Ed Garland
San Antonio, TX
1st Term AFA Secretary
Len Vernamonti
Clinton, MS
2nd Term AFA Treasurer
National Directors
(Elected for three year terms)
At-Large – Rick W. Hartle (Layton, UT)
At-Large – Donald E. “Don” Taylor (San Antonio, TX)
Southeast Geographic Area – Donald R. “Don” Michels (Lawrenceville, GA)
Acknowledgements
Credentials Committee
Fran Shaw, Chair (FL)
Helen McGregor (WA)
Geri Sutter (TN)
Inspectors of Election
Ross Lampert, Chair (AZ)
Ron Powell (SC)
Art Rooney (SC)
Parliamentarian
Joan Blankenship (OK)
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