Minutes of 1 July 2025
General Meeting called to order at: 17:55 (5:55pm) by President David Orona
Pledge of Allegiance by: V.P. Mike Slocum
Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Darlene Carlson
Roll Call of officers: term expires
David Orona, Pres P 2027
Mike Slocum, VP P 2027
Tom Grinstad, Secretary / Treasurer P 2027
David Loomis, B of D P 2027
Lonnie Rose, B of D A 2027
Sam Houston, B of D P 2027
Charles Muggy, B of D P 2027
Duane Holliday, B of D P 2027
Dan Norvelle, B of D P 2027
Guests: Larry Bradley – Coast Guard ’69-’72, A. Hake, Chuck Anderson, Bonnie Parten
New members present: Mike Puckel
Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved
Membership Update: VVA – 413, AVVA – 145
Old Business: This chapter is allowed three voting members to the national convention in New Orleans meeting 5 – 9 August 2025. As of now, we have no one attending. Come on guys…
New Business:
- The 4th of July this year is the 249th anniversary of the birth of our country. Next year will be a big one…
- Car show meeting on 10 July 15:00 (3:00pm)
- July 11th Fund raising at VFW 11 July 15:00-18:00 (3:00-6:00pm)
- Ande Mitchelle hosts his annual Welcome Home Picnic at 6254 Fruitdale, Sedro Wooley, WA 98284. It’s a great time.
Steve announced that the AVVA is receiving their charter at the car show on the 20th. They are the largest chapter in Region 8. The AVVA will have a table at the car show to recruit new members. All are eligible. They do not have to be related to a Vietnam veteran. It is a 501 (c) 3 organization.
50/50 Raffle: won by George $20
Donations: $100
Good of the Order: No meeting in August. We will take the month off to recover from the car show.
VFW Post 1585 holds a breakfast on 28 July 8:00-10:00. Adults $11/ kids under 12 $5.00.
Motion to Adjourn: 18:10 (6:10pm) This has been the shortest meeting in this reporter’s memory.