Minutes of 5 September 2023
General Meeting called to order at: 18:25 by Pres. 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 P 2025
Lonnie Rose, B of D P 2025
Sam Houston, B of D P 2025
Charles Muggy, B of D A 2025
Duane Holliday, B of D P 2025
Dan Norvelle, B of D A 2025
Guests:
New members present: Tom Filion, U.S. Army, Truk Tolstad (donated to chapter) AVVA
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: VVA 400, AVVA 117
Old Business:
- Welcome Home BBQ at Sedro Wooley was a success. Didn’t hear what the attendance was.
2. Chapter donated $400 to have veteran’s apartment cleaned so he wouldn’t be evicted
New Business:
- Doc Holliday moved to provide $1,000 donation to Brigadoon Service Dogs. Moved to amend motion to $2,000 by Lonnie, passed overwhelmingly.
- Another of our members, Roy Mattingly needs help to fix his roof. He has the roofing tar, and a fork lift to get to the roof, but cannot do it by himself. Phone 360 383 7469 if you can assist.
- Darlene Carlson, the DAR chief locally has arranged for a presentation to our chapter at the next meeting. Any Gold Star Mothers, family members, veterans are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be 3 October, meal at 5:30, meeting at 6:30.
- Pres. Richard Carpenter read a portion of a letter to the chapter received from Ron Wilson. The matter is now closed.
- Upcoming September events:
11 Sep. – Patriot Day
15 Sep – National POW/MIA Recognition Day
“ VFW Post 1585 Garage sale pre-sale
16 Sep – VFW Post 1585 Garage sale begins at 9:00 – 3:00 pm
“ Annual Kenny Payne Pig Roast dinner starts at 5:00 pm
17 Sep – Garage Sale continues until noon
18 Sep – U.S.A.F. birthday (1949) also CIA birthday
24 Sep – Gold Star Mothers’ Day “ VFW breakfast 8:00 to 10:00 $10 adults / $8 children
11 Sep. – Patriot Day
15 Sep – National POW/MIA Recognition Day
“ VFW Post 1585 Garage sale pre-sale
16 Sep – VFW Post 1585 Garage sale begins at 9:00 – 3:00 pm
“ Annual Kenny Payne Pig Roast dinner starts at 5:00 pm
17 Sep – Garage Sale continues until noon
18 Sep – U.S.A.F. birthday (1949) also CIA birthday
24 Sep – Gold Star Mothers’ Day
“ VFW breakfast 8:00 to 10:00 $10 adults / $8 children
Remember to donate used ink cartridges to the chapter.
7. Lonnie Rose announced that there is a veteran’s handy man, Steve Weden 360 319 1514. He’s apparently a good guy.
50/50 Raffle: won by V.P. Donna Trecker who donated back $20
Good of the Order:
A certificate of appreciation given to Tom Filion for assistance.
Chapter Board of Directors’ meeting 26 Sept. at 3:00 pm VFW
Motion to Adjourn: made at 18:56, one of our shorter meetings.