Minutes of 5 November 2024
General Meeting called to order at: 18:20 (6:20pm) by President David Orona
Pledge of Allegiance by: V.P. Donna Treckers
Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Chaplain Lonnie Rose
Roll Call of officers: term expires
David Orona, Pres P 2025
Donna Treckers, 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
AVVA Officer Roll Call: Present – Lelonni Muggy, Autumn
Guests: John & Tracy York, Devin & Ally Marquart, Lynn Ince
New members present: Steve Ince
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: VVA 408, AVVA 133
Old Business:
- Chuck Muggy delivered a ton of apples for VVA & VFW members.
AVVA has gained its non-profit status.
New Business:
- Tom Filion and John York finished another wheelchair ramp in Fairhaven. He promised to provide pictures of completed ramps.
- November 9th is the date of the poppy drive at the Fred Meyer Bakerview location. A VFW fund-raiser, please assist.
- 10 Nov is 249th birthday of the USMC, Hoorah
- 11 Nov is Veterans’ Day – find a celebration. Some restaurants and retail stores have discounts for veterans.
Nov 28th is Thanksgiving Day the VFW is closed.
50/50 Raffle: Vicki Hartshorn won $40
Donations:
Good of the Order: AARC of Bellingham has holiday dinner/dance 7 December held at Elks Lodge 710 Samish Way, Bellingham. No-host bar 5-6pm, dinner 6-7pm, music & dance 7-10pm. Cost $30/person, and $5 entry fee to Elks. Mail checks to AARC P.O. Box 503, Bellingham, WA 98227 or to Darlene Carlson 2845 Seaview Circle, Bellingham, WA 98225. Payment must be received by Friday, Nov 22nd . For more info call Darlene at 360 303 4190.
Ande Mitchelle summarized a simmering dispute with the state council.
Donation: $160
Motion to Adjourn: came at 18:45 (6:45pm)