7 December 2021
The banquet started with a prayer by Ken Rood. At 18:00 all the ladies were invited to join the chow line and get their grub. And what a spread it was – ham, escalloped potatoes, green beans, corn, salad, bread and butter. Of course, no meal is a meal without dessert. There were too many to mention. No really, I didn’t count the number. During the meal raffle tickets were sold for a beautiful quilt made and donated by Sachiko Haynes. Lots of conversation and consumption ensued. From the official sign-in sheet there were 51 attendees. However, it appears that not all signed in. So, the true number could be closer to 60.
General Meeting called to order at: 18:58 by Vice President Ron Wilson
Pledge of Allegiance by: VP Wilson
Roll Call of officers: term expires
David Loomis, Pres A 2022
Ron Wilson, VP P 2022
Tom Grinstad, Secretary / Treasurer P 2022
Ken Richardson, B of D P 2022
Randy Turnbull, B of D A 2022
Sam Houston, B of D A 2022
Gene Goldsmith, B of D A 2022
George Douglas, B of D P 2022
Duane Holliday, B of D P 2022
Guests: Steve Jordan American Legion Post 212
New members present: Steve Tatham and Mike Lane
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved.
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: now at 350 members, 80 AVVA members
Old Business:
1. Brief mention of national convention by Ron W. perhaps next month a more detailed report by the delegation.
2. Doc H. presented a check for $500 from the Whatcom County Cruisers.
3. Summation of members’ efforts at flood relief in Sumas and environs. The Chapter donated $1,000.00 to the AL Post 212 for flood relief.
New Business:
50/50 Raffle Won by: someone who I didn’t see. Total take to the Chapter $35.
Donation bucket proceeds $100
Quilt raffle won by Ray Radke. Proceeds to the Chapter $100.
Motion to adjourn: at approx. 19:20 (7:20 pm) our shortest business meeting. Congrats Ron!!