VVA Car Show 2017
some patriotic car
The VVA Chapter 165 held its annual car show on 23 July, 2017 at the Barkley Center north parking lot. The weather in the morning was marine cloudiness overcast, which is great for the cars. Gradually it burned off to a sparkling day. There were well over 250 cars exhibited (the actual count was 275) and so many members of the public that no one could get an accurate count. No matter what your preference for movable iron, there were several on exhibit.
First, second and third place awards were given for vehicles prior to 1930, the decades of the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and 1980 to present.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award was … (drum roll please)…the ’67 Chevelle owned by Ron Berg. This great car also took home the first place awards for the ‘60’s decade as well as the Vietnam Era.
This was a great show and you all should have been there.
just a stroll down gasoline alley
Tom Modica & his car
boat-tail anyone
the green contingent
Minutes of July 11, 2017 meeting
General Meeting called to order at: 6:55 pm (18:55)
Pledge of Allegiance by: Gene Goldsmith
Invocation by: Gene Goldsmith
Moment of silence for POW/MIA
Roll Call of officers: term expires
Gene Goldsmith, Pres Present 2018
Dave Loomis, VP Present 2018
Doug Spangler Absent 2018
Tom Grinstad, Secretary Present 2018
Bill Cox, Asst. Sec. Present 2018
Ken Richardson, Treasurer Present 2018
Tom Marich, B of D Present 2020
Larry D. Martin, B of D Absent 2020
Kirk Lyon, B of D Excused 2019
Peter Pavlik, B of D Absent 2019
David Osinski, B of D Absent 2019
Tom Modica, B of D Present 2018
Doug Spangler, B of D Present 2018
Guests: Rosemarie Loomis, Nancy Blackketter, Dorothy Rood, Connie Marich, Lonnie Shere (Chpt. 1109), Kerry Painter (Chpt. 1109)
New members present: Robert (Bob) Hines
Secretary’s report: Moved Ken R., 2nd Randy E. approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved Dave L., 2nd Bill C, approved
Membership Update: The latest roster shows 281 members and 7 AVVA members
Old Business:
- Car show update. We will need +/- 30 volunteers to pull this off. There is a pressing need for registration tables, set up & take down, raffle sales, virtually anything you can think of. Please contact Tom Modica prior to the date so he can update his work list. There will be a rehearsal at the Barkley parking lot on Tuesday July 18 at 18:00 (6:00 pm) to go through the intricacies of registration, car parking etc. On Saturday 22 July we need folks to load pickups with the tables, chairs etc. Pick up at the VFW at 18:00 (still 6:00 pm). On the day of the car show 23 July please show up at 7:00 a.m. to help set up and gear up for the greatest show on earth. Well at least the greatest show at 2200 Rimland Drive on that day. Worker bees please park your cars in the gravel lot near Zodiac, across Woburn, to allow for attendees to park near the show. We will verify with the Talbot Co. this lot will be available.
- Remember on august 5th the Skagit Chapter, VVA 1109, already the 2nd largest in the state – behind you know who – hosts a welcome home potluck picnic from 11:00 to 15:00 (3pm). The location is 6254 Fruitdale North in Sedro. Access from Hwy 9. Look it up on your recon maps.
New Business:
- The chapter has provided Carhart pants and a shirt for Veteran K.C. Dilliard to be able to work a job at Janiki. Mr. Dilliard has had a string of bad luck and needed a boost.
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Good of the order:
- Remember to check your VFW calendar. Check out the Memorial Day events.
- Please take some VVA business cards and carry an application form – just in case… They are available from Gene Goldsmith
- The DAV is looking for drivers.
- A big welcome back was offered to Jim Pace.
- VFW Post 9301 has breakfast this Saturday.
- 50/50 raffle winner was Rosie Loomis
Motion to adjourn: at 19:50 by Ken R, 2nd by Ray R. by acclamation
Minutes of June 6, 2017 meeting
General Meeting called to order at: 7:00 pm (19:00)
Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation and Moment of silence for POW/MIA
by: Gene Goldsmith
Roll Call of officers: term expires
Gene Goldsmith, Pres Present 2018
Dave Loomis, VP Present 2018
Tom Grinstad, Secretary Present 2018
Bill Cox, Asst. Sec. Absent 2018
Ken Richardson, Treasurer Present 2018
David Scattum, B of D Absent 2018
Bill Wilcox, B of D Present 2018
Kirk Lyon, B of D Present 2019
Richard Martinez, B of D Absent 2019
John Bradshaw, B of D Present 2018
Tom Modica, B of D Present 2018
Greg Bremer, B of D Present 2017
Guests: Rosemarie Loomis, Agnes Kenney, Nancy Blackketter
New members present: Soon to be a member BK Blackketter
Secretary’s report: Motion Ray R, 2nd Dave L, approved
Treasurer’s report: Motion Dave L, 2nd Gary P, approved
Membership Update: Increase of 3 to show 281 members and 7 AVVA members
Old Business:
- Memorial Day May 29th a big thank you to Kirk and the crew. We will need more help in the future. The park was not left as pristine and beautiful as it could have been. Just three or four old guys with bad tickers and backs showed up to load the evening before…
- Car Show – The car show will be held at the Barkley Center, 2200 block of Rimland drive. Doc H. reported we have all the trophy sponsors (22). We need help in several areas – judging, set up, cleanup, parking, etc. Please be sure to sign up. Dale Boe has the food well in hand. He will pick up at the next meeting. Posters and flyers are available for distribution. Contact Doc. Randy Turnbull brought up for discussion how to extract gift cards from potential sponsors. Bill B asked about Victory Lane and stated that photos of the winning entries for their owners and trophy sponsors make for good PR.
- The VVA 2019 convention is set for July 22-30 at the Grand Hotel and Doubletree in Spokane. In our March 2016 meeting the chapter voted to find a delegate to this convention.
- The Welcome Home Picnic sponsored by the Skagit Chapter is on August 5, at 6254 Fruitdale North, Sedro-Woolley. Help support those guys.
New Business:
- All attending elected officers and Board Members took the oath of office.
- A short discussion about holding a Hep C meeting for the chapter ensued. Decision that the informational meeting was not needed, since they were looking for at least 50 attendees.
- A request to help a USMC Vietnam Era veteran pay a PSE bill of $292.49 (split between the chapter and DAV). Motion by Dave L 2nd by Doug S approved.
- We have a published author in the chapter. Read Richard Brummett’s article in the Vietnam Veteran. It has already brought in a new kids sponsor (5). And Richard donated his pay for the article to the cause.
- Project Homeless Connect happens 21 July. Donations of sleeping bags, socks etc. will be appreciated. There is a special section for veterans. If anyone would like to volunteer to assist…
Next Meeting: Because no one will want to meet on the nation’s birthday (July 4th, remember) the next meeting is on July 11th. Dinner at 6:00, meeting at 7:00. There will be organization of the car show and other fun stuff. Show up!!!
Good of the order:
- Remember to check your VFW calendar. Check out the Memorial Day events.
- Please take some VVA business cards and carry an application form – just in case…
- the DAV needs drivers for the van to make the runs to/from Seattle. Any good driver is sought.
- The VFW post is holding a brat dinner this Friday. Check with the post for the time.
- There will be a Vietnam Day at the museum Paine Field On 23 September. A lot of the weaponry used in the war will be on display.
- The 50/50 raffle winner was Doug Spangler.
Motion to adjourn: by acclamation
Minutes 2 May 2017 meeting
General Meeting called to order at: 6:55 pm (18:55)
Pledge of Allegiance by: Gene Goldsmith
Invocation by: Lonnie Rose
Moment of silence for POW/MIA
Roll Call of officers: term expires
Gene Goldsmith, Pres Present 2017
Dave Loomis, VP Present 2017
Tom Grinstad, Secretary Present 2017
Bill Cox, Asst. Sec. Present 2017
Ken Richardson, Treasurer Present 2017
David Scattum, B of D Absent 2017
Bill Wilcox, B of D Present 2017
Kirk Lyon, B of D Present 2019
Richard Martinez, B of D Present 2019
John Bradshaw, B of D Present 2017
Tom Modica, B of D Present 2018
Greg Bremer, B of D Present 2017
Guests: Rosemarie Loomis, Elizabeth Rose, Marguerite Neyens, Jim Neyens, Agnes Kenney
New members present: Not really a new member, Jim Pace returned
Secretary’s report: Moved Ed S, 2nd Ken R approved
Treasurer’s report: Moved Ken R., 2nd Ed S approved
Membership Update: Still showing 278 members and 7 AVVA members
Old Business:
- Memorial Day May 29th volunteers meet at VFW Sunday evening at 6:00 (18:00) to load material in vehicles. Willy is providing a trailer to assist in the effort. The main speaker will be James McKinney and vocals by Malcolm Oliver.
- Car Show – The car show will be held at the Barkley Center, 2200 block of Rimland drive. Doc H. showed off the trophies that will be awarded and described the price tag associated with each level of trophy. They range from $35 to $100 for sponsorship. Posters and flyers are available for distribution. Contact Doc. We have two participating sponsors – Farmer’s Insurance and Les Schwab Tires. Can the membership find more? The show also needs judges for the cars.
- Gene Goldsmith reported on the state council meeting held in Yakima. Sort of distressing…
- Gene also reported on the DAR convention in Spokane. He shared his acceptance speech. He is in the running for National Finals. Heard later he was not selected.
- The VVA 2019 convention is set for July 22-30 at the Grand Hotel and Doubletree in Spokane. In our March 2016 meeting the chapter voted to fund a delegate to this convention.
New Business:
- Kenny Paine’s interment is May 5, 2017 at Tahoma Cemetery 18600 SE 240th Kent, WA at 11:30. A few from the chapter are able to attend.
- Two veterans need help, referred by Liz. Lakai Fairbanks needs steel toe boots to accept a new job. Bill Wilcox had size 14 that were delivered and fit!!! Dan Kiermaier has MS and needs a ramp to access his residence. Discussion about how to assist Dan.
- A short discussion about a Hepatitis C meeting occurred. To hold a presentation here we need to show about 50 attendees. Ken R. suggested tabling until next month.
- First alert button information is available. The VA will buy the button for qualified people. There is no monthly fee.
- The Skagit chapter is holding a Welcome Home picnic in Sedro-Woolley, 6254 Fruitdale North on August 5, 2017 11:00 to 3:00 (15:00). Be there or be square???
- Jim Daughtery, Spokane Chapter President visited Vietnam and the article concerned 3rd generation effects of the agent orange use in country. Richard Brummet shared a short report on his month in Vietnam – and the exciting 8th annual chocolate festival. The chocolate bar is now 12 kilos (about 27 ½ lbs.) and now requires a Chocolate Ceremonial Ax to cut it. He also related the bigfoot race. There are now 44 kids supported by the chapter and individuals. Way to go.
- David Loomis has the veteran’s cowboy hats for sale, talk to him.
Next meeting: June 6, 2017. Dinner starts at 6:00, and Wojo will be cooking, the general meeting is at 7:00.
Good of the order:
- Remember to check your VFW calendar. Check out the Memorial Day events.
- Please take some VVA business cards and carry an application form – just in case…
- A few organizations still need a member to attend the Festival of Flags. If you know of someone volunteer them.
- A big welcome back was offered to Jim Pace.
- Randy E. reminded the body that we need to find a replacement for treasurer Ken Richardson. Randy T suggested deferring discussion until after the car show.
- It costs $200 to buy a flagpole at the Festival of Flags and you must be interred there. (Even if it is only a spoonful of ashes). Ken R reminded us that every flag at the festival once covered a coffin. A real object lesson, especially for grandkids.
- The 50/50 raffle winner was # 0887.
Motion to adjourn: by Ed S, by acclamation
Minutes of Meeting 4 April 2017
Vietnam Veterans of America
Ron Davenport Memorial Chapter 165
Minutes of Meeting 4 April 2017
While waiting for dinner to come out of the kitchen, Jackie Thurman was introduced and she explained her background and situation. Then dinner was served.
General Meeting called to order at: 19:20 (7:20 p.m.)
Pledge of Allegiance by: President Gene Goldsmith
Invocation by: Gene Goldsmith
Moment of silence for POW/MIA Gene Goldsmith
Roll Call of officers: term expires
Gene Goldsmith, Pres present 2017
Dave Loomis, VP present 2017
Randy Elmore 2nd VP present 2017
Bill Cox, Secretary present 2017
Tom Grinstad, Asst. Secy. present 2017
Ken Richardson, Treasurer present 2017
David Scattum, B of D absent 2017
Bill Wilcox, B of D present 2017
Richard Martinez, B of D present 2019
John Bradshaw, B of D absent 2017
Tom Modica, B of D present 2018
Greg Bremer, B of D present 2017
Kirk Lyon, B of D excused 2019
Guests: Rosie Loomis, Agnes Kenny, Connie Marich, Jackie Thurman
New members present: Paul Nelson, David Williams, Skip Syvertsen
Secretary’s January minutes: approved Ray R / David L
Treasurer’s January report: approved David L / Ray R
Membership Update: Gene Goldsmith reported 273 members, 1 deceased. AVVA has 7 members.
Old Business:
- Memorial Day 29 May – Jim McKinney, 24 year vet, possible guest speaker. We need help to move to site – pick up at VFW 9am. We need all available members to show up for the Memorial Day service and picnic. Greenacres is trying to put together “Thank a Vet” program and needs representatives from various organizations.
- Wojo is gone for a while need helpers in the kitchen.
- Remember breakfasts are at VFW 9301 on 3rd Saturday and VFW 1585 (Bellingham) on last Sunday of the month.
- Very likely the car show will occur at Barkley this year. Only a few items left to iron out. A suggestion raised by Randy T to make some sort of tribute or recognition of both Gary Lysne and Kenny Paine be incorporated into car show activities. Member are needed at the VFW in the evening 6pm (18:00) of 22 July to pick up items for the car show on 23 July.
- Election of officers for the 2017-2018 year:
President Gene Goldsmith
Vice President David Loomis
2nd Vice President Doug Spangler
Secretary Tom Grinstad
Treasurer Ken Richardson
Board of Directors: term ends
Tom Marsich 2020
Larry Martin 2020
Peter Pavlik 2019
David Osinski 2019
Tom Modica 2018
Doug Spangler 2018
- f. A motion to buy Gary Lysne’s generator for $800.00 was approved. Motion by Ken R / Randy E
New Business:
- VASH (VA Subsidized Housing) bus passes were funded $400.00
- Expenses for delegate to attend State Council meeting in Yakima $390.38
- Expenses for Gene Goldsmith to attend DAR State Convention $ 630.46, motion by Ken R to fund both for $700.00 approved
- Request to buy more banners and sign for the car show tabled Randy T, Doc H, Sam H to bring cost and formal proposal to next meeting.
- VVA originally founded as “last man standing” organization. Now two committees at national looking into maybe making it everlasting.
- Jackie Thurmond is in a bind. Job cut short tossed out of housing, she is seeking help. Motion to assist with $1,300.00 allowing her to get into an apartment with her nephew approved. Tom M / Randy E
Good of the Order:
- Check VFW calendar
- pick up VVA business cards & applications from Gene G.
- c. Gene has 7 cases of Promot and various other medical supplies that are available.
- d. the Festival of Flags needs a representative from each organization. If you know of someone who could carry out the duties, let Gene know.
Motion to adjourn: made at 8:09 pm (20:09) passed unanimously
The raffle netted $110. The winning ticket #783 returned the proceeds.
39 folks showed up for this meeting. They were mostly the same faces. Keep on coming and let’s see some new or infrequent members.