Minutes of 1 October 2024

In what turned out to be one of the shortest general meetings in history:

The General Meeting was called to order at: 18:15 (6:15pm) 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                             P                 2025

          Dan Norvelle, B of D                                P                 2025

AVVA Roll Call:

          Pete Kremen, Pres.                                   P                 2025

          Lelonni Muggy, V.P.                                 P                 2025          

Summer Loomis, Secy.                            A                 2025

In a deviation from normal, Doc Holliday invited members of the Gearheads Car Club to the front to present a check of $500 to the chapter. Dick Mills, Brad Colglazer, Bob Parten and Sam Houston were among the presenters.

Guests: the abovementioned Gearhead guys

New members present: Lamar McKay

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

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: VVA – 403, AVVA – 132

Old Business:

1. Tom G noted the chapter paid for wheelchair batteries for a veteran referred from the Opportunity Council
2. State VVA Council meeting is scheduled at Snoqualmie Summit 12 October at 10:00. Lonnie Rose will represent the chapter.
3. The chapter will pay VFW Post 1585 $500 in lieu of rent for the meeting space. And pay for cleaning.

A press release was sent to the Veteran magazine for our contribution to the BTC scholarship endowment.

New Business:

1. VFW 1585 Octoberfest information will come from John Ferdon. Keep your eyes peeled.
2. Chuck Muggy will deliver a trailer full of Honeycrisp apples on 10 October, between 15:00 – 16:00 (3:00 – 4:00 pm). Bring your own bags or boxes to load.
3. AVVA now has applied for non-profit status. The application fee was handled by Lelonni.
4. Steve announced that veterans looking for work to apply for jobs funded by federal dollars for infrastructure work. Prevailing wage jobs with preference to vets.

50/50 Raffle: $30 to Shannon Loomis.

Donations: $625

Good of the Order: VFW 1585 breakfast 27 October, 8:00 – 10:00 cost $10 adults

Motion to Adjourn: at 18:30 – only 15 minutes long, way to go!!!