General Meeting called to order at: 18:08 (6:08 pm) by President Richard Carpenter

Pledge of Allegiance by: V.P. Donna Trecker Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: V. P. Donna

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                                  A                 2025

          Sam Houston, B of D                                P                 2025

          Charles Muggy, B of D                             P                 2025

          Duane Holliday, B of D                             P                 2025          

Dan Norvelle, B of D                                P                 2025

Guests: DAR members: Leah Rosetti, Kristin Larsen and Kelley Slater, Julia Cliford, Scott Calkins.

New members present: none raised their head

Secretary’s report: Moved, 2^nd & approved

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: VVA – 402, AVVA – 120

Old Business:

1. Malcolm Oliver gave a quick update on the AVVA. They are incorporated in the state, still awaiting national approval.
2. Veteran handyman Steve Weden is looking for extra work. Phone 360-319-1514 if you have any nagging jobs, you need done.

We have received three short notes from the scholarship awardees of this year.

New Business:

1. Darlene Carlson gave a presentation to Gold Star Mothers and Vietnam Veterans. She gave VN pins to all who had yet to receive them. The Chapter got a new Vietnam Veterans banner and proclamations from three U.S. Presidents (Obama, Trump and Biden).
2. Darlene related the establishment of the Gold Star Mothers’ Arbor project that was dedicated a year ago in May. This arbor has been recognized nationally by the DAR and may become a model for others in the country.
3. A check for $2,000 was presented to Julia Cliford of Brigadoon Dogs by our president. Julia gave a short, gracious thank you to the chapter. She recounted a couple of stories of how the Brigadoon Dogs have helped as service dogs. She emphasized that Brigadoon never charges veterans for their service dog.
4. Scott Calkins of the Gearheads Car Club presented us with a check of $1,000.

5. Board of Directors meeting 15:00 31 October, 2023 at the VFW hall. Several items to discuss.

50/50 Raffle: won by Summer $52

Good of the Order:

          13 Oct. VFW Chili Cheese Dog Night at 18:00. $10 / person

27 Oct. VFW Chili cook-off. $5 for a bowl of chili and a ballot. Come see who wins best chili award. Starts at 18:00

29 Oct. VFW breakfast from 8:00 – 10:00 cost is $10 / adult $8 / child.

Motion to Adjourn: 18:49