Minutes of date 2 December 2025

General Meeting called to order at: 18:20 (6:20pm) by V.P. Mike Slocum

Pledge of Allegiance by: Mike Slocum

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

Roll Call of officers:                                                           term expires

          David Orona, Pres                                    A                 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: None

New members present: None

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

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: VVA – 429, AVVA – 158

Old Business:

1. Barron Heating (John) presented a substantial check to the Chapter to aid in our efforts to veterans’ relief. Courtney’s birthday today…A group photo was taken.

Darlene gave update on the America 250 bench in Ferndale

New Business:

1. Darlene talked about being part of the White House decorating committee. A unique honor for her, and us. 12,010 applicants and 150 were selected – she was the only one from WA state. Two days of preparation and then decoration began.
2. 13 December is the birthday of the National Guard/Wreaths Across America.

50/50 Raffle: None this month

Donations: $125

Good of the Order: Motion to Adjourn: 18:43