Minutes of 7 January 2025
General Meeting called to order at: 18:08 (6:08pm) by Prez. David Orona
Pledge of Allegiance by: V.P. Donna Trecker
Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Darlene Carlson who also gave news about Gene & Yvonne and their recovery.
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 A 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
Guests: Ben Doul (??) invited by Dave Loomis, Jerry (I didn’t get last name)
New members present:
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved with one acknowledged reader.
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: VVA 409, AVVA 134
Old Business:
- Discussion of website and decision regarding hiring Isaac. He will provide a contract for BoD to approve, and then presented to the membership. Website hosting is under contract until October 2026. After that, he will host. He will work on website, making it more user-friendly. Will have registration form on site by month’s end.
- Donations by Melanie Flink and the Whatcom County Cruisers acknowledged.
- Steve reported on AVVA and also Code Talkers museum in AZ.
New Business:
1.March is election month – start thinking who you want to officiate this madhouse for the next couple of years. Spoiler alert – Donna is not standing for any office.
2. Jim Stilts of Ferndale, requests help with his private Vietnam War Memorial. He has several (10?) boulders placed on his property and would like help envisioning the project. His contact info is: tel. 360 224 2401, 6631 Trent Lane, Ferndale.
50/50 Raffle: None held this month
Donations: $130
Good of the Order: VFW breakfast 26 Jan. 8-10 am $10 adults, $5 children
Motion to Adjourn: 18:28 (6:28 pm) perhaps a new record in brevity.