Arkansas Air & Space Forces Association
Arkansas State Association
David D. Terry Chapter # 253
Jacksonville, AR
Lewis E. Lyle
Chapter # 270
Hot Springs, AR
Arkansas Air & Space Forces Association
ARKANSAS STATE A&SFA MINUTES
Arkansas Air Force Association
Board Meeting
February 21, 2026
Benton, AR
1. The Board meeting of the Arkansas Air Force Association took place at Wood Grill in Benton, AR, on February 21, 2026. In attendance were: Jerry Reichenbach, Larry Louden, Ken Zellmer, Bill Kehler, Ann Reichenbach, Adrian Hummel, Tracey Hummel, Irvin Reed and Marleen Eddlemon. Guest was Pat Louden.
2. After Marleen Eddlemon led the Pledge of allegiance and Jerry Reichenbach led the prayer, President Reichenbach called the meeting to order at 11:00am.
3. There were no Minutes and no Treasurer’s Report. Marleen made a motion to allow Bill to find a different bank, moving the two accounts we have in the AFCU to a different bank. Seconded by Larry Louden, the motion carried.
4. CHAPTER REPORTS
a. Lewis B. Lyle Chapter: Larry reported that the chapter has not met in over two years. It is still operational, with 286 members, 76 comp, and 159 life members.
b. David D. Terry Chapter: Jerry reported that they are continuing with Community Partner membership. The chapter holds monthly meetings, with new board members Irvin Reed, Adrian and Tracey Hummel, and Steve Stuer. Jerry is having trouble sending the chapter plan electronically. He will try to send a physical annual plan. Membership still dwindling. Currently the chapter has 462 members, 135 comps and 216 life members.
On January 15 he sent award packages to all JROTC and CAP units, the STEM school and the four wings and one group in the state. He has heard back from Westside JROTC, plus a response from CAP acknowledging receipt of the package, and a response from one wing.
A certificate of appreciation will be hand-delivered to all community partners within the next few weeks.
5. SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Membership: Jerry reported there are 748 members in Arkansas.
B. Communications: Marleen needs to be paid for website costs. $138.62 from each chapter and from state.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. There are still a lot of errors in the chapter rosters
b. 12 JROTC units will be presented with AFA medals.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. We are receiving minimal support from national
b. Jerry will check with other chapters in our region to see if they ae having the same problems.
c. We have not been able to file state plans and financial plans electronically. We need to file 990s.
d. We will ask a representative from national to attend our next meeting, possibly in June.
e. 21 March is Jacksonville Military Museum fundraiser.
There being no further business before the Board, upon motion by Marleen, seconded by Larry, the meeting was adjourned.
