Minutes of 4 June 2024

I apologize for the late posting. I have no excuse – I forgot

General Meeting called to order at: 18:00 by President David Orona

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

          David Orona, 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                                A                 2025

          Charles Muggy, B of D                             P                 2025

          Duane Holliday, B of D                             P                 2025

          Dan Norvelle, B of D                                A                 2025

Guests: Joseph Miller, Corbin Luna, Bob Morgan

New members present: Bob Porter

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

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: VVA – 402, AVVA – 127

Old Business:

1. Chapter was represented at the Memorial Day Parade by David Loomis (Grand Marshal), Alex Thompson and Tom Grinstad
2. The Car Show needs donations for the raffle, (or cash would be fine too). Still searching for volunteers to help – especially parking, raffle sales, etc. Talk to Doc or Sam Houston.
3. AVVA elections will occur 2 July, 2024.
4. A short report on the Memorial Day Picnic and Greenacres ceremony was given.

New Business:

1. Bottle Auction will be held 14 June at the VFW. Please provide 2 bottles – one a “joke” and the other a real bottle of something.
2. Ray Radke’s birthday party is on 28 June at 16:00 (4pm) at VFW. It is his 39^th b’day, make it special…
3. A celebration of Life for Randy Turnbull will be held on 7 July at Legion Post 7, 1688 W. Bakerview Road at noon. Be there or be square.
4. Don’t forget the car show is coming to a Barkley near you. On 21 July 10:00-15:00 (3pm). Make it a great one.
5. Welcome Home BBQ at 6254 Fruitdale in Sedro Wooley. Date is 3 August. Time is 11:00 – 15:00. For more info call Ande Michelle 360 706 3265.
6. State Council President Francisco Ivarra made a few remarks.
7. The VVA National has set a couple of goals for the overall organization.
8. Determine the VVA’s legacy. What will this organization be known for? National will be instructed by local chapters – not top down.
9. Dissolution of VVA. How does the VVA end? This has been determined to be a “last man standing” organization. What does that mean for chapter, state and national?
10. National Leadership Conference is 20-24 August in Reno, NV.
11. National Convention is August 2025 in New Orleans, LA.

50/50 Raffle: No raffle this date

Donations: came to the amount of $ 188

Good of the Order: There will be a breakfast served at the VFW on 30 June from 8:00 – 10:00. Supposedly all you can eat. I don’t know if anyone monitors that. Motion to Adjourn: Came at 18:27 (6:27pm)