Awards Committee

In accordance with MVMAA ByLaws, the Committee is chaired by the Vice President.

Activities include:

• Review of criteria and nominations for internal and external awards.
• Explore potential for new awards and/or joint awards within the Greater Dayton Region.
• Other activities as assigned by the MVMAA Board of Trustees.

The committee is Chaired by the Vice President
Chairperson: Mike Mayer

Finance/Budget Committee

In accordance with MVMAA ByLaws, the Committee is chaired by the President-Elect.

Activities include:

• Preparing the (2011-2012) Annual Budget for MVMAA Board of Trustees Approval.
• Review the approved Annual Budget periodically for possible amendments and submit amendments for Board approval

The committee is Chaired by the President-Elect
Chairperson: Sue Ellen Ater, President Elect

Events Committee

Activities include:

• Plan and coordinate MVMAA activities and events such as the Annual Membership Dinner, etc.
• Plan and coordinate activities for the various “Welcome” and “Farewell” receptions and events recognizing military commanders.
• Other special events as may arise as part of the MVMAA mission.

Chairperson:  Candy Prystaloski

Family Support

Activities include:

• Liaison with WPAFB Family Support Center
• In conjunction with various WPAFB operations, ie: Base Hospital, etc., identify and respond to needed support activities for military families.
• Assist the “Hearts Together” and “Heroes Welcoming Heroes” family support organizations with events for families of deployed and/or returning military members.

Committee Members:

• Heroes Welcoming Heroes – Woody Stroud, Chairperson
• Hearts Together – Karen Garner, Chairperson

Golf Committee

Activities include:

• In conjunction with the Dayton President's Club; plan, schedule, and conduct the Annual Golf Outing held at the WPAFB golf courses.
• All net proceeds are donated to the Fisher/Nightingale Houses, which to date has totaled over $63,000.

Chairperson: Angel Lewis,
Alan Schmedlap, Dayton President's Club representative

Marketing & Communications Committee

• Chairperson: Ralph Anderson
• Public Relations
• Ralph Anderson, Chairperson
• Working with Public Affairs Offices of the
• 88th Air Base Wing, WPAFB
• 178th Fighter Wing, Springfield ANG Base
• 445th Airlift Wing, WPAFB
• Assists in the updating of the MVMAA PowerPoint presentation for use by Committees in marketing the advantages of the MVMAA programs, projects, and membership.
• Other activities as assigned by the MVMAA Board of Trustees.
• Newsletter
• Frank Beeson, Editor/Coordinator
• Website
• Steven Gall, Webmaster

Membership Committee

Activities include:

• Promote the activities of the MVMAA to existing and potential members throughout the Greater Dayton Region.
• In conjunction with the Marketing & Communications Committee, continually update the MVMAA website as an information source for newcomers and prospective members, and the entire MVMAA membership.

Chairperson: Steven Gall

Military Support Coordinator

Chairperson:  Berman Layer

Nominating Committee

In accordance with the MVMAA By-Laws, the Committee is chaired by the Immediate Past President and comprised of past Presidents and the current President.

Activities include:

• Review and interview candidates for Officer positions for the following year.  Submit a proposed list of officers to the full board for action and approval.

Chairperson: John McCance

Project Review Committee

In accordance with the MVMAA ByLaws, the Committee is chaired by the President-Elect.

Chairperson: Sue Ellen Ater

Legal Advisor

Michael Mayer

Fisher/Nightingale Houses

Margaret Ritter, Fisher/Nightingale Houses Representative

Winkler-Martin Memorial Award Committee

In accordance with MVMAA ByLaws, the Committee is chaired by the Vice President and comprised of Past Recipients.

Activities include:

• Review nominees and select the recipient(s) of the MVMAA’s highest award for exceptional service to the organization.

Mike Mayer, Chairperson
Woody Stroud, Senior Past Recipient and Co-Chairperson
Past Winkler Award Recipients