A.P.E.A.S.

American Portuguese Engineering & Architecture Society

Volume 1 Issue 1 June 1999

1)         Meeting started at 7PM on June 17th.

2)         Tony Gomes opened the mtg. by nominating members for the slate of offices.

nominated members/slates were:

3)         Victor Cardoso was also nominated to re-recruit the old members

4)         APEAS is to meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month; including the summer months.

5)         Currently there is $300.00 in the treasury. It was voted and approved to move the funds to the Crown Bank since this bank does not charge monthly maintenance fees.

6)         Discussion of future topics (ie..Portugal Day, special events)
At the next meeting members will be asked for there opinions on potential future talks of interest. Members may be asked to give a short 10 minutes + or - on topics that could be of interest to all members.

7)         The question was asked "what is APES about" "what purpose do we want to serve" Each member should think about this or future discussion and admission to the by-laws.

8)         Ozzie Barbosa brought forward for nomination future meeting and dinner opening times. It was approved by the members that APEAS will meet at 7PM for dinner and then start the meeting at 8:30PM and adjourn at 10PM.

Those that cannot attend the dinner will be able to attend the meeting.

9)         Tony Gomes brought forward for nomination an  APEAS scholarship fund for students who will study engineering/architectural curriculum. Approved by members. APEAS will pursue PASF foundation.

10)        Communication for future meeting s will by via internet/mailings/phone calls.

11)        Slate of officers will be a two year term with possible re-nomination this coming January.


Meeting adjourned at 9:15PM

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