Minutes of 5 December 2023
General Meeting called to order at: 18:20 by President Richard Carpenter
Pledge of Allegiance by: V.P. Donna Trecker
Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Chaplain 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 P 2025
Duane Holliday, B of D P 2025
Dan Norvelle, B of D A 2025
Guests: Ana Clark
New members present: Melenie Flink, Dong Choi, John King, Darrell Wade
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: VVA – 404, AVVA – 121
Old Business:
- Darlene Carlson presented DAR Certificates to the Vietnam veterans who were not present at last month’s meeting.
2. Celebration of Life for Randy Turnbull is scheduled for 7 July at American Legion Post 7. All are invited to attend.
New Business:
- Doc presented a $750 check from the Whatcom County Cruisers.
- Moved, 2nd and approved $100 donation to Seaplane Museum.
- Suggestion that the chapter provide a sympathy card to the surviving family members of chapter members who died.
- Suggestion to provide Randy Turnbull’s daughter to finish his car. It will be taken up by the Board of Directors.
- William Moore talked about the value of mentors for veterans who are having problems with alcohol/drug abuse that lands them in the criminal justice system. Veteran’s Treatment Court.
- The offer of the rifle donation by Curt Wolters for a raffle was postponed pending discussion with the VFW post to discover potential pitfalls.
- Malcolm gave a short update on the Annex project. Next week they are heading to Skagit to see specs for a vets’ center. Possible support from granges.
- Ana Clark gave a short rundown on the veterans’ programs that the Opportunity Council supports. Questions were varied and pointed.
- Whatcom County will have a standown in the springtime. This is where items such as hats, socks and gloves are distributed. Ande Mitchelle related his experience with the Skagit standown.
- Lonnie Rose is searching for a replacement for him as chaplain. He will miss many upcoming meetings due to travel etc.
- Steve mentioned Mending Waters program in Montana.
12. Larry moved to provide food baskets to veterans. BoD can meet electronically to discuss and vote. Tom asked if we use the Opportunity Council to identify recipients and determine amounts.
50/50 Raffle: Shay Loomis won $38
Good of the Order: National Conference is in New Orleans in 2024.
We collect used ink cartridges – bring them in.
Next meeting is 2 January 2024 same place, same time.Motion to Adjourn: 19:20