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, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: VVA – 403, AVVA – 132
Old Business:
- Tom G noted the chapter paid for wheelchair batteries for a veteran referred from the Opportunity Council
- State VVA Council meeting is scheduled at Snoqualmie Summit 12 October at 10:00. Lonnie Rose will represent the chapter.
- 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:
- VFW 1585 Octoberfest information will come from John Ferdon. Keep your eyes peeled.
- 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.
- AVVA now has applied for non-profit status. The application fee was handled by Lelonni.
- 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!!!