Memorial Chapter #165

Minutes of 6 January 2026

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Minutes of 6 January 2026

General Meeting called to order at: 18:30 (6:30pm) by Pres. 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                                P                 2027

Guests: Robert Stadelman, Oceans Solomon

New members present: N/A

Secretary’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Treasurer’s report: Moved, 2nd & approved

Membership Update: 428 – VVA, AVVA – 161

Old Business:

  1. Veteran Service Officer for this district is Arthur Ebert phone number: 425-568-3178.

2.Pres. Dave recounted efforts of the chapter to assist in the flood relief in the north county. Good work you all.

New Business:

  1. I jumped the starting gun. The chapter officers and directors are elected for two years. Their terms end in 2027. No elections are required this year.

2. It was suggested from the floor that we donate a significant amount to the VFW Post 1585 to repair the kitchen floor. The Board will take it up at the next meeting and bring a recommendation to the chapter at the February general meeting.

50/50 Raffle: N/A this month

Donations: $125

Good of the Order: the VFW will host a breakfast 25 January from 8:00 – 10:00. Adults $11, kids $5.00

Motion to Adjourn:  made at 18:35 (6:35pm) The Pres must be trying to set a record for briefness, the way he rushes through the agenda. Good job David…

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