Minutes of 4 April 2023
General Meeting called to order at: 18:15 (6:15pm) by President Richard Carpenter
Pledge of Allegiance by: V.P. Donna Trecker
Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Lonnie Rose
Roll Call of officers: term expires
Richard Carpenter, Pres P 2025
Donna Trecker, VP P 2025
Tom Grinstad, Secretary / Treasurer P 2025
David Loomis, B of D A 2025
Lonnie Rose, B of D P 2025
Sam Houston, B of D P 2025
Charles Muggy, B of D P 2025
Duane Holliday, B of D P 2025
Dan Norvelle P 2025
New members present: David Ronan, Army Infantry; Otis Noe, Army Engineers; Young S Park, White Horse Brigade ROK
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved. Gene G remarked that we still do not have accounting of $6,000 disbursed for proposed Vets’ Center at NW & Smith Roads. Malcolm O said he will provide documentation next meeting. Ray R made a similar remark concerning the conex box placed on his property. We need a bill of sale.
Membership Update: VVA members: 338, AVVA 106
Old Business:
1. Chapter elections were noted.
2. National Vietnam Veterans’ Day celebrated at VFW 1585
New Business:
- Brief report on the WA State Council meeting at Yakima was given by VP Donna T. She noted that our previous chapter president was removed from the VVA.
- John F moved support for the Memorial Day Parade in the amount of $1,000. Seconded and approved
3. Steve J swore in AVVA officers: Pete Kremen, President; Malcolm Oliver, VP; LeLonni Muggy, Treasurer
4. Moved, seconded and approved $500 expenditure to VFW in lieu of rent.
5. Doc H gave a short report on the Car Show meeting of 3 April. Flyers are printed, ready for distribution. Tee shirts are on the way. We still need volunteers to do set-up, take-down, parking, judging, and other tasks.
6. Veterans’ Benefits Fair at the Veterans Resource Center, South Whidbey Community Center, 723 Camano Avenue, Building C. Call 360=331-8081 for more info.
7. Our Chapter Dinner and Bottle Auction happens this month, April 21 at 5:pm VFW main hall NOT the basement. The dinner is potluck, so bring a dish to share.
8. Gene G reported on the War on Terror Memorial to be placed in Greenacres. An eagle scout, Janon Gill, is heading the effort. M/S/A to give $2,000 to the Whatcom Allied Veterans’ Council to help fund this memorial.
9. Mike McCafferty from Regenesis Biomedical gave a short presentation on the Provant Infinity therapy system, using electrical stimulation to relieve pain. This is VA approved, and he is willing to help applying for this therapy. An information packet was supplied to all.
50/50 Raffle Won by: Mary $33
Good of the Order: Board of Directors meeting will be held at 15:00 (3:00pm) May 2nd.
Motion to adjourn: M/S/A adjourned at 19:25 (7:25pm)