Minutes of 5 July 2022
General Meeting called to order at: 18:15 (6:15 pm) by Pres. Bob
Pledge of Allegiance by: Dave Loomis
Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Lonnie Rose
Roll Call of officers: term expires
Robert Aspiras, Pres P 2023
Ron Wilson, VP P 2023
Tom Grinstad, Secretary / Treasurer P 2023
David Loomis, B of D P 2023
Randy Turnbull, B of D A 2023
Sam Houston, B of D P 2023
Ray Radke, B of D A 2023
Larry Montgomery, B of D P 2023
Duane Holliday, B of D P 2023
Charles Muggy, B of D P 2023
Guests: Albert Lyduschuk (?), Bill Moore – who will join as soon as he can corral his DD214. Stacy Phelps, Cheryl and Jennifer from Peace Health Hospice; Glenda and Jeri from Home Care
New members present:
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: No new figures, but Randy Turnbull is in Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle receiving treatment.
Old Business:
1. Steve announced that the AVVA needs one more officer to be able to incorporate and become official. Someone step up.
2. Steve also said that there are still 55 families in temporary shelter after the severe flooding in the Sumas area last November. There are a couple of fund-raising efforts taking place this month.
New Business:
1. Ron W. will front the $50 for donut purchase from Haggen’s
2. A petition circulated to ask the county to reconsider demolition of the old NorBell nursing home. It is proposed to turn it into a vets’ center for the county.
3. 6 August is the picnic at Ande Michelle’s place in Sedro Wooley. The VVA national president is planning to attend.
4. There will be no meeting in August. We will all be recovering from the car show. And we don’t want to compete with the Sedro function.
5. Ron W. moved to purchase new flags for the chapter, including a VVA flag. Seconded and approved.
6. Pete Kremen wants short PSAs that he can deliver over the PA system during the car show. Send him your ideas pkremen@comcast.net. Phone 360 734 3802.
7. A celebration of life for Tom Haddox occurs 21 August.
50/50 Raffle Won by: Ruth $41.
Good of the Order: nothing left to say
Motion to adjourn: at approximately 19:20 (7:20 pm).
Donations tonight – $89. Meal expense $227.96