Minutes of 4 November 2025

General Meeting called to order at: 18:15 (6:15pm) by President David Orona

Pledge of Allegiance by: V.P. Mike Slocum

Invocation by & Moment of silence for POW/MIA by: Lonnie Rose

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                                  P                 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                                A                 2027

Guests: Yvonne Goldsmith, Chyna Luna

New members present: Sorry, but I didn’t get his name

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

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: VVA 432 (13^th largest chapter nationally), AVVA 154

Old Business:

1. Jamie Arnett, Director of Animals as Natural Therapy
2. Antique Auto Restorers Club donated $1,000 to us
3. Darlene spoke about the America 250 bench to be placed in Ferndale, looking for our participation. Moved, second, approved $ 209.13 as our portion of the cost.

New Business:

1. 10 November at 08:15 in Assumption School is a Veterans Assembly and Prayer Service after which the gym will be offered light refreshments and pastries. RSVP to 360 733 6133 by 5 Nov.
2. 11 Nov. free breakfast to vets at Solstice 2818 Old Fairhaven Pkwy. 08:00 – 09:30. RSVP 360 671 6060.
3. 11 Nov. free dinner for vets and spouses is offered at the Elks Lodge 710 Samish Way. Dinner is at 18:00 (6:00pm). Program is at 19:00 (7:00pn). RSVP 306 733 3333 by 7 November.
4. For other Veterans Day events see the newspaper, or neighborhood busybody. The largest statewide parade is in Auburn on Vets Day.
5. Whatcom Co. Cruisers Car Club donated $500.
6. Pete Kremen showed off the AVVA Charter all framed and presentable. This is the largest chapter in Region 8.
7. Malcolm questioned the AVVA could have a member sit on the board of this chapter. Officers will research.
8. Francisco shared that all the VSOs got training from Jeanie Ebert in October, 3 days’ worth. VVA is growing membership still. Seahawk game will be honored and recognized along with Sons & Daughters. Time is undetermined.

50/50 Raffle: none this evening

Donations: $135.

Good of the Order: Sunday 30 Nov the VFW hosts breakfast from 08:00 to 10:00. The cost is a reasonable $11 adults / $5 kids 12 and under.

Malcolm noted American Legion Post 7 has a Veterans Day event at 10:00. VFW post 1585 has an event at 15:00 (3:00pm).

Motion to Adjourn: 18:47 (6:47pm)