Minutes of 1 April 2026

General Meeting called to order at: 18:15 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                                A                 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: Lt. L Sisk USCG, others not identified

New members present: none

Secretary’s report: Moved, 2^nd & approved (after grilling, secretary floated an April Fools joke which went over like a lead balloon)

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved (no bank statement to reconcile, as it is the first day of the month)

Membership Update: None given this month

Old Business:

1. Chapter bylaws are changed to permit meetings on the first Wednesday of each month.

2. Chapter donated $326 in addition to the meeting collection.

New Business:

1. Lt Sisk gave a brief talk on the US Coast Guard Detachment at the harbor; what their duties are, what their strength is, etc. He also gave a short history of how he became the commander of the detachment, and some personal history. He answered many questions from the members.
2. The state council will beet on Saturday 4 April in Toppenish. V. P. Mike Slocum will attend.
3. AVVA slate of officers was announced for the two-year terms that will begin in May. Pete Kremen, President; Victoria Hartshorn, V.P.; Autumn , Secretary; Lelonni Muggy, treasurer.
4. The chapter was given a 65-inch flat screen tv to be auctioned off at the Memorial Day Picnic. No need to be present to win.
5. Chapter voted to donate $25 gift cards to the USCG detachment which were distributed today.
6. Chapter voted to support the Memorial Day Parade to the tune of $1,000.
7. 6 April is Army Day
8. 9 April is National POW Recognition Day.
9. Car show planning meeting will be 23 April at 15:00. State Council will donate $500 to the car show
10. 10. National Vietnam Veterans’ Recognition Day is Sunday 29 April

50/50 Raffle: $40 to Rhonda Brione

Donations: $150

Good of the Order: VFW Breakfast occurs 26 April 8:00 – 10:00. Cost $11/adults, $5 kids under 12 years of age.

Motion to Adjourn:  18:46 (not record time, but pretty good)