Minutes of 24 June 2026

General Meeting called to order at: 18:08 (6:08pm) 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                             A                 2027

          Duane Holliday, B of D                             P                 2027          

Dan Norvelle, B of D                                P                 2027

Guests: Nicole Richard, Tobin Hargreaves, USCG

New members present:

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

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

          AVVA Treasurer’s report: Victoria reported

Membership Update: VVA – 435, AVVA -179

Old Business:

1. Pres gave a brief recounting of the Memorial Day’s festivities

New Business:

1. Motion to change meeting venue to the American Legion Post 7, second, approved by acclamation
2. Motion to change meeting day to fourth Wednesday of the month, second, short discussion, approved.
3. We will honor our commitment to the VFW to financially assist with the kitchen floor.
4. The 4^th of July is America’s 250^th birthday – celebrate.
5. Car show date is 19 July. On the 17^th at 18:00 (6:00pm) will be a “walkthrough” for parking and other officials. On the 18^th the set-up crew will pick up chairs and tables at VFW to transport to show venue, 17:00 (5:00pm).
6. Korean War Armistice Day 27 July
7. For help in applying for V.A. card – call the Vet Center 360 733 9226 – Brent Waggoner. VSO Shawn Dalgren will help with your filing. 360 410 5380.
8. Any Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans – documentation of whether their ship & service may qualify for presumptive VA Disability benefits related to Agent Orange exposure can be found at: https://www.hillandponton.com/blue-water-navy-vietnam-map

9. Doc H. moved to donate $500 to Growing Veterans, second and approved.

50/50 Raffle: Did not occur

Donations: $260

Good of the Order: From State Council President:

1. State and national membership still increasing.
2. State VSO program is still very effective in processing V.A. claims
3. National board zoom meeting 20 July to discuss proposed new plan to continue the VVA. Plan M-85 will extend membership to service veteran prior to 1985 in a new division of VVA.
4. Tom Filion recognized for building another wheelchair ramp.
5. Next meeting tentatively 26 August.

Motion to Adjourn: 18:39 (6:39pm) by acclamation