NTRAIN 2008

Committee of the Whole

Article and photos by Mel Borofsky, Editor SITREP

National Area Commodore-Pacific Lois Conrado

St. Louis, January 25. The semi-official "Meeting of the Committee of the Whole" sits as required by the Auxiliary’s National standing rules. The presiding officer is the National Commodore, Steve Budar.

The National Executive Committee (NEXCOM), the Chief Director of Auxiliary Capt. Barry Smith, and the District Commodores and Vice Commodores attend this gathering. The President of the Past Commodores Association, COMO George Jeandeur also attends.

The National Vice Commodore, Nick Kerigan, and the National Chief of Staff, Warren MacAdams, reported on the meetings held this morning. (see Friday meetings article)

A report by the Chief Director summarized their meeting held yesterday. Most of the topics covered were similar to those covered by the Auxiliary leadership at yesterday’s OPCOM meeting. (see OPCOM meeting article)

Each of the Area Commodores, Atlantic East Peter Fernandez, Atlantic West Jim Voss and Pacific Lois Conrodo reported on the significant accomplishments of their respective Districts during the past year.