Minutes of 1 April 2025

General Meeting called to order at: 18:20 (6:20pm) by President David Orona

Pledge of Allegiance by: David Orona

Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Darlene Carlson

She also gave an update on Gene & Yvonne, due in town soon.

David Loomis will be admitted to Sons of the American Revolution.

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: none

New members present: none

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

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: VVA – 416, AVVA – 141

Old Business:

1. Doc gave a short update on the car show meeting. Next meeting is 17 April at the VFW 15:00

2. National convention in New Orleans 5-9 August, Lonnie Rose to represent the chapter.

New Business:

1. Newly elected officers and directors sworn in by Ray Radke: David Orona, President; Mike Slocum, V.P.; Tom Grinstad Secretary/Treasurer; David Loomis, Sam Houston, Charles Muggy, Duane Holliday and Dan Norvelle all Directors.
2. Moved, seconded and approved donation of $1,000 to POW-MIA Memorial at Greenacres Veterans’ Memorial.
3. Moved, seconded and approved a donation of $2,000 to the Memorial Day Parade. The parade occurs 24 May at noon to 14:00 (2:00)
4. Moved, second and approval of car show budget submitted ($7,600).
5. Car show meeting on 17 April at 15:00.
6. Steve announced that on 3 June the AVVA chapter will receive its charter from the Region 8 Director. The first chapter chartered in the state. This chapter holds 1/3 of membership of the region.

VFW hosts a dinner on Saturday 26 April at 15:30 (3:30 pm) to celebrate the visit of the VFW Auxiliary National President. Cost is $22/person. Registration and checks mailed to Cindy Mellema at 2845 Lyle St. Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone 360 296 6139.

50/50 Raffle: Won by Frank H., donated back to chapter $63, thanks, Frank.

Donations: $170 donated tonight

Good of the Order: VFW Post 1585 breakfast served 27 April 8:00 – 10:00. Cost is $11/adult, $5/kids under 12 years old.

Steve reminded members that Fort Ord, and Seaside CA are now presumptive for Agent Orange exposure. Take care of yourself.

Book auctioned off for $25 to Ray.

Motion to Adjourn:  18:43