Minutes of 2 July 2024

General Meeting called to order at: 17:58 (5:58pm) by President David Orona

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

          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                                P                 2025

          Charles Muggy, B of D                             P                 2025

          Duane Holliday, B of D                             A                 2025

          Dan Norvelle, B of D                                P                 2025

Guests:

New members present: Donna Christian, Jerry Davis

Secretary’s report: Apologized for late posting on website, reminded all to get agenda items to Tom 5 days prior to meetings. Report was moved, 2^nd & approved

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: VVA – 403, AVVA – 131

Old Business:

1. Ray Radke’s birthday party attended by nearly 100 people.
2. State Council President’s remarks included
3. National Leadership Conference August 20 – 24, in Reno, NV

National Convention will be held in New Orleans, LA August 5^th – 9^th 2025.

New Business:

1. Celebration of life for Randy Turnbull will be held Sunday 7 July at noon. Location is American Legion Post 7, 1688 W. Bakerview Road
2. There is a July 4^th parade of cars in Lynden at 14:00, pre-parade staging at Bender Fields, 8770 Bender Road at 13:00.
3. Armed Forces Appreciation Night at the Bellingham Bells game Civic Field July 12^th 18:30. Seating behind home plate. Contact John Ferdon if planning to attend. 360 318 7521 johnferdon1@hotmail.com.
4. Our car show at Barkley Village 21 July 10:00 – 15:00. We need volunteers for all manner of jobs.
5. Ande Michelle announces the Welcome Home BBQ at 6254 Fruitdale Road, Sedro Wooley 3 August, from 11:00 – 15:00. For more info call him at 360 706 3265.
6. Chapter 165 AVVA officers, Pete Kremen, Autumn Sundown and LeLonni Muggy were sworn in.
7. Information only – the chapter will endow the VASH fund at the Whatcom Transit Authority $500 for veterans’ bus passes.
8. AVVA gave appreciation plaques to Sam Houston and Doc Holliday for being instrumental in the car show effort over all the years.
9. WA State Council President Francisco Ivarra sent info about a celebration of the first around-the-world airplane flight. Get the copy from David Orona.
10. Pete Kremen offered his email address and phone number for items to be aired during the car show (recognition of supporters, etc.) phone: 360 734 3802. Text 360 739 1676

Email: pkremen@comcast.net

50/50 Raffle: won by ? – I didn’t see $43

Donations: $266

Good of the Order: Remember to donate your used printer cartridges to the chapter. Give to Dave Loomis.

VFW breakfast 28 July 8:00 – 10:00 cost is $10, $5 for kids under 12.

Motion to Adjourn:  18:29 Another short, efficient meeting