July 27th, 2026

Minutes of the Association’s 2026 2nd Quarter (calendar year 2026) Board of Directors Meeting

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2Q/FY 26 CCRA Board of Directors Meeting

Transcript

https://otter.ai/u/qdfqZ2Hxs71s4f-H95UKcAv8X9c?view=summary

July 23, 2026 @ 7 pm (ET)

Attendees:

William King (Chairman)

Sean Kirshner (Director)

John Doesburg (Director)

Jon Ebbert (Director)

Tom Duncan (Director)

Rob Aldenberg (Director)

Non-voting members

Andy Herbst (Honorary Colonel of the Regiment)

Jeff Brodeur (President)

Jay Reckard (VP)

Jeremy Mann (VP)

Shane Wolfe (Business manager)

The meeting discussed the transition from Jet to SoftWorks for industry engagement, with SoftWorks showing better results. The general account balance is $102,480.92, and the museum supplemental account is $40,688.01. The 2025 Form 990 was filed, and total expenses for the Best CBRN Warrior competition were $6,801.53, with $9,900 in sponsorships. The gift shop turned over $190,000 in product and $20,000 in profit. New corporate members include CBRNe World, Chemring, and Interfuze. The board approved a new learning partnership with Columbia Southern University and discussed updates to the scholarship policy.

Action Items

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Coordinate with chapter leaders and unit command teams to populate key SAG VP dates and invitations through the end of the year.
[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Send John Doesburg and the relevant directors the detailed information package for the November 3–5 CBRNe World Knoxville conference.
[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Research options and pricing for placing an advertisement in CBRNe World magazine for the Knoxville conference and report back to the board.
[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Email Gwyn to explore obtaining a discount on the CBRNe World magazine ad space for the Knoxville conference
[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Update the CCRA scholarship policy letter to address repeat winners (for example, adding a question to the application and adjusting evaluation criteria), while maintaining eligibility for annual members and spouses, and prepare the revised letter for board review.

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Update the CCRA scholarship policy letter to address repeat winners (for example, adding a question to the application and adjusting evaluation criteria), while maintaining eligibility for annual members and spouses, and prepare the revised letter for board review.
[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Lead the effort to update the association’s constitution, bylaws, and related policy letters by soliciting volunteer input via a net call and incorporating feedback into a revised set of documents.
[ ] Inform Dr. Jeff Brodeur whenever the CCRA general account balance drops to approximately $50,000.
[ ] Follow up with Avon and Design West to secure their support as corporate members of CCRA.
[ ] Compile an updated list of corporate membership POCs (including CEOs and leadership contacts) and email it to Jeremy Mann and the rest of the board this week.
[ ] Build a calendar of National Guard and Army Reserve chapters using available POC data and identify opportunities to visit or engage those chapters between teaching semesters.
[ ] Review and revise the Order of the Dragon Awards Program policy letter, including potential price increases and any rush-service fees, in coordination with Shane Wolfe, and present draft recommendations to the board at the next meeting.
[ ] During the week of August 3 at Fort Leavenworth, welcome the incoming chemical officer students and link Brigadier General Alex Lovasz with the CGSC community.
[ ] At the Joint Commanders Conference for Chemical Community and the National Guard in Oklahoma City (August 10–14), brief participating commanders on CCRA and facilitate discussion on standing up a National Guard Chemical Corps chapter.
[ ] Save receipts for recent travel and submit them to CCRA for reimbursement.

Outline

Prototype Contracts and Industry Engagement

Rob Aldenberg discusses awarding prototype contracts on-site and mentions inviting Jay.
William King expresses excitement about the prototype contracts and mentions industry reps’ dissatisfaction with the current system.
Rob Aldenberg acknowledges the issues with the current system, Jet, and expresses a preference for SoftWorks for future use.
Dr. Jeff Brodeur joins the meeting, and Rob Aldenberg jokes about someone being asleep.

Roll Call and Meeting Introduction

Dr. Jeff Brodeur conducts roll call, noting the presence of William, Sean, John Doesburg, John Ebert, Rob Aldenberg, Tom Duncan, Chris Williams, Jay Reckard, Jeremy Mann, and Shane Wolfe.
Dr. Jeff Brodeur welcomes new officers John Doesburg and Jeremy Mann, who express their eagerness to contribute.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur announces the approval of a new learning partnership with Columbia Southern University, offering tuition breaks and scholarships.
William King confirms the disbursement of 2026 scholarships, and Dr. Jeff Brodeur turns the floor over to Shane Wolfe for a business office update.

Business Office Update

Shane Wolfe provides financial updates: the general account balance is $102,480.92, the museum supplemental account is $40,688.01, and the Memorial Grove account is $4,705.80.
Shane Wolfe reports on the success of the Joint Protection Conference, which generated over $240,000 in revenue over the last 36 months.
The 2025 Form 990 was filed with the IRS, and total expenses for the Best CBRN Warrior competition were $6,801.53, with $9,900 in sponsorships.
Regimental week expenses totaled $10,650.63, with $2,450 recouped from the Green Dragon Ball table gift money.

Fort Leonard Wood Registry and Financial Health

William King inquires about the Fort Leonard Wood registry compliance, and Shane Wolfe confirms they are authorized to operate through February 2028.
Dr. Jeff Brodeur asks Shane Wolfe about the fiscal health of the association, and Shane Wolfe notes they are on par with previous years but spending more money.
Shane Wolfe highlights the importance of the gift shop and membership revenue in maintaining the general account balance.
Sean Kirschner questions the philosophy of dipping into the mutual fund account, and Dr. Jeff Brodeur explains the nonprofit’s responsibility to give back and support the regiment.

Gift Shop and Corporate Membership Update

Dr. Jeff Brodeur discusses the gift shop’s financial performance, aiming for a 70% profit margin and reducing inventory costs.
William King comments on the success of mobile sales and the need for other schools to adopt the same strategy.
Jay Reckard provides an update on corporate membership, mentioning a successful social event and new corporate members CBRNe World, Chemring, and Interfuze.
Jay Reckard highlights the importance of recruiting high-priority companies like Avon, Lydos, Momentum, Design West, and Bechtel.

Chapter Engagement and Scholarship Policy

Dr. Jeff Brodeur discusses efforts to support chapters, mentioning recent engagements at the NCR Green Dragon Ball and upcoming events.
Jeremy Mann requests a list of POCs for all National Guard or Army Reserve chapters to help with engagement efforts.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur and Shane Wolfe discuss the need to update the scholarship policy letter, considering repeat winners and the requirement for lifetime membership.
Sean Kirschner emphasizes the importance of spreading scholarship awards across members and revisiting the entire scholarship policy letter.

Awards Program and Policy Letter Updates

Shane Wolfe suggests updating the Order of the Dragon Awards Program, considering increasing award prices and applying a rush service fee.
Dr. Jeff Brodeur calls for volunteers to help update the Constitution, bylaws, and policy letters, with Rob Aldenberg and Shane Wolfe volunteering.
William King discusses the need to recognize less than lifetime members with the Legionnaire Order of the Dragon Award.
Shane Wolfe highlights potential cost savings in postage and the need to review the policy letter on awards to ensure the association’s financial health.

Alibi Fires and Closing Remarks

Tom Duncan announces the upcoming visit of Brigadier General Alex Lovasz and his new role as deputy director.
Shane Wolfe mentions the recent passing of retired Sergeant Major Wayne Shear and the need for a donation to the Ranger Regiment Association.
John Ebbert discusses the upcoming Joint Commanders Conference and the potential for standing up a National Guard CRE chapter.
William King congratulates John Ebbert on his promotion and new role, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and engagement among board members.

Minutes from the CCRA’s 2026 2nd Quarter Board of Directors Meeting

July 27th, 2026

Minutes of the Association’s 2026 2nd Quarter (calendar year 2026) Board of Directors Meeting

2Q/FY 26 CCRA Board of Directors Meeting

Transcript

https://otter.ai/u/qdfqZ2Hxs71s4f-H95UKcAv8X9c?view=summary

July 23, 2026 @ 7 pm (ET)

Attendees:

William King (Chairman)

Sean Kirshner (Director)

John Doesburg (Director)

Jon Ebbert (Director)

Tom Duncan (Director)

Rob Aldenberg (Director)

Non-voting members

Andy Herbst (Honorary Colonel of the Regiment)

Jeff Brodeur (President)

Jay Reckard (VP)

Jeremy Mann (VP)

Shane Wolfe (Business manager)

Action Items

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Coordinate with chapter leaders and unit command teams to populate key SAG VP dates and invitations through the end of the year.

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Send John Doesburg and the relevant directors the detailed information package for the November 3–5 CBRNe World Knoxville conference.

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Research options and pricing for placing an advertisement in CBRNe World magazine for the Knoxville conference and report back to the board.

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Email Gwyn to explore obtaining a discount on the CBRNe World magazine ad space for the Knoxville conference

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Update the CCRA scholarship policy letter to address repeat winners (for example, adding a question to the application and adjusting evaluation criteria), while maintaining eligibility for annual members and spouses, and prepare the revised letter for board review.

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Update the CCRA scholarship policy letter to address repeat winners (for example, adding a question to the application and adjusting evaluation criteria), while maintaining eligibility for annual members and spouses, and prepare the revised letter for board review.

[ ] @Jeff Brodeur – Lead the effort to update the association’s constitution, bylaws, and related policy letters by soliciting volunteer input via a net call and incorporating feedback into a revised set of documents.

[ ] Inform Dr. Jeff Brodeur whenever the CCRA general account balance drops to approximately $50,000.

[ ] Follow up with Avon and Design West to secure their support as corporate members of CCRA.

[ ] Compile an updated list of corporate membership POCs (including CEOs and leadership contacts) and email it to Jeremy Mann and the rest of the board this week.

[ ] Build a calendar of National Guard and Army Reserve chapters using available POC data and identify opportunities to visit or engage those chapters between teaching semesters.

[ ] Review and revise the Order of the Dragon Awards Program policy letter, including potential price increases and any rush-service fees, in coordination with Shane Wolfe, and present draft recommendations to the board at the next meeting.

[ ] During the week of August 3 at Fort Leavenworth, welcome the incoming chemical officer students and link Brigadier General Alex Lovasz with the CGSC community.

[ ] At the Joint Commanders Conference for Chemical Community and the National Guard in Oklahoma City (August 10–14), brief participating commanders on CCRA and facilitate discussion on standing up a National Guard Chemical Corps chapter.

[ ] Save receipts for recent travel and submit them to CCRA for reimbursement.

Outline

Prototype Contracts and Industry Engagement

Rob Aldenberg discusses awarding prototype contracts on-site and mentions inviting Jay.

William King expresses excitement about the prototype contracts and mentions industry reps’ dissatisfaction with the current system.

Rob Aldenberg acknowledges the issues with the current system, Jet, and expresses a preference for SoftWorks for future use.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur joins the meeting, and Rob Aldenberg jokes about someone being asleep.

Roll Call and Meeting Introduction

Dr. Jeff Brodeur conducts roll call, noting the presence of William, Sean, John Doesburg, John Ebert, Rob Aldenberg, Tom Duncan, Chris Williams, Jay Reckard, Jeremy Mann, and Shane Wolfe.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur welcomes new officers John Doesburg and Jeremy Mann, who express their eagerness to contribute.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur announces the approval of a new learning partnership with Columbia Southern University, offering tuition breaks and scholarships.

William King confirms the disbursement of 2026 scholarships, and Dr. Jeff Brodeur turns the floor over to Shane Wolfe for a business office update.

Business Office Update

Shane Wolfe provides financial updates: the general account balance is $102,480.92, the museum supplemental account is $40,688.01, and the Memorial Grove account is $4,705.80.

Shane Wolfe reports on the success of the Joint Protection Conference, which generated over $240,000 in revenue over the last 36 months.

The 2025 Form 990 was filed with the IRS, and total expenses for the Best CBRN Warrior competition were $6,801.53, with $9,900 in sponsorships.

Regimental week expenses totaled $10,650.63, with $2,450 recouped from the Green Dragon Ball table gift money.

Fort Leonard Wood Registry and Financial Health

William King inquires about the Fort Leonard Wood registry compliance, and Shane Wolfe confirms they are authorized to operate through February 2028.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur asks Shane Wolfe about the fiscal health of the association, and Shane Wolfe notes they are on par with previous years but spending more money.

Shane Wolfe highlights the importance of the gift shop and membership revenue in maintaining the general account balance.

Sean Kirschner questions the philosophy of dipping into the mutual fund account, and Dr. Jeff Brodeur explains the nonprofit’s responsibility to give back and support the regiment.

Gift Shop and Corporate Membership Update

Dr. Jeff Brodeur discusses the gift shop’s financial performance, aiming for a 70% profit margin and reducing inventory costs.

William King comments on the success of mobile sales and the need for other schools to adopt the same strategy.

Jay Reckard provides an update on corporate membership, mentioning a successful social event and new corporate members CBRNe World, Chemring, and Interfuze.

Jay Reckard highlights the importance of recruiting high-priority companies like Avon, Lydos, Momentum, Design West, and Bechtel.

Chapter Engagement and Scholarship Policy

Dr. Jeff Brodeur discusses efforts to support chapters, mentioning recent engagements at the NCR Green Dragon Ball and upcoming events.

Jeremy Mann requests a list of POCs for all National Guard or Army Reserve chapters to help with engagement efforts.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur and Shane Wolfe discuss the need to update the scholarship policy letter, considering repeat winners and the requirement for lifetime membership.

Sean Kirschner emphasizes the importance of spreading scholarship awards across members and revisiting the entire scholarship policy letter.

Awards Program and Policy Letter Updates

Shane Wolfe suggests updating the Order of the Dragon Awards Program, considering increasing award prices and applying a rush service fee.

Dr. Jeff Brodeur calls for volunteers to help update the Constitution, bylaws, and policy letters, with Rob Aldenberg and Shane Wolfe volunteering.

William King discusses the need to recognize less than lifetime members with the Legionnaire Order of the Dragon Award.

Shane Wolfe highlights potential cost savings in postage and the need to review the policy letter on awards to ensure the association’s financial health.

Alibi Fires and Closing Remarks

Tom Duncan announces the upcoming visit of Brigadier General Alex Lovasz and his new role as deputy director.

Shane Wolfe mentions the recent passing of retired Sergeant Major Wayne Shear and the need for a donation to the Ranger Regiment Association.

John Ebbert discusses the upcoming Joint Commanders Conference and the potential for standing up a National Guard CRE chapter.

William King congratulates John Ebbert on his promotion and new role, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and engagement among board members.

Shane Wolfe

Business Manager

Chemical Corps Regimental Association