Minutes of 11 February 2025
Delayed for a week by the weather the General Meeting called to order at: +/- 18:10 (6:10pm) by President David Orona
Pledge of Allegiance by: V. P. Donna Trecker
Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Darlene Carlson
She then gave a quick update on the healing of Gene & Yvonne G.
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 A 2025
Charles Muggy, B of D P 2025
Duane Holliday, B of D P 2025
Dan Norvelle, B of D A 2025
AVVA Pete Kremen, Pres A
Malcolm Oliver, V.P. A
Autumn Sundown P
Lelonni Muggy P
Guests: Gertie Juergens, Bonnie Parten
New members present: Corbin Luna AVVA
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: VVA – 411, AVVA – 136
Old Business:
- Alex Thompson recognition of assistance to member Larry Martin on New Year’s Day. Alex spent three hours shopping, adapting a motorized wheelchair and threshold work. Great work Alex!
2. March is election month. Consider who you want to run the asylum and nominate them next month.
New Business:
- Darlene proposed to assist funding a bench for Peace Arch Park to the tune of $ 250. After discussion, passed unanimously.
- David summarized the memo from State Council President Francisco. The important point is that voting delegates to the national convention must be submitted by 28 February. As the largest chapter in the state, we should send our share of delegates.
50/50 Raffle: $38 won by Mike Perkowski
Donations: $335. A big thank you to Tom B. for a generous check.
Good of the Order: VFW Breakfast 23 Feb 8:00 to 10:00. $10 adults
Motion to Adjourn: occurred at 18:35 (6:35pm) with a missive to drive carefully. See you all next month – the first Tuesday 4 March 2025…