General Membership Meeting
Firestone VFW Akron, OH
February 5, 2023
- Pledge of Allegiance by Jim Jarrett
- Opening Prayer by Kevin Ivey
- Moment of silence by Jim Jarrett
- Mission Statement read by Jim Jarrett
President Bob Fankhauser called the February 5, 2023 meeting to order.
The minutes from the January 8, 2023 meeting were approved as read by Carolyn Clement.
Treasurer’s report was read by Nancy Beisler. A motion was made by Dave Noaker and 2nd by Pat McPherson to accept the treasurers report, subject to audit. Motion carried.
President Report: Chapter dues of $40 are payable at this time.
Make sure and sign for the newest Constitution. A sign-up sheet for the Piston Power Show was sent around.
Vice-President Report: Wes read thank you notes from the Stark County VSC, the Sam Center, and the Woody Williams Foundation. We received a $250 donation from Joe Stepka and $400 from Dave And Susan Homan for our scholarship fund and $100 from Jack Dowler for the Suicide Prevention Fund.
Guests:
Guest Speaker:
Patches: Congratulations to Julian Duncan on receiving his junior member patch and to JoAnn Suladie on receiving her Rocker and Eagle.
Ron Mani Award:
(Select at October Board Meeting and present at November general meeting)
Committees
Events: The event fund would welcome ideas for a social or fundraiser.
Gun Bash: Kevin Ivey: Tickets have been sent to the printers and will, hopefully, be available at the March meeting
Website: Janet White
Adopt a Family Project: Sandy
Color Guard: Oppie: Contact Chris Duncan at 360-471-1033 if you are interested in participating in the color guard.
Membership: Carolyn Liggett:
Scholarship Endowment: Janet
Suicide Prevention & Military Families:
Wellness Committee: Kevin
Quarter Master: Tim Hess.
50/50: Was won by Donna Smith. $34 will be deposited to events.
New Business
A motion was made by Pat McPherson and 2nd by Jim Smith to donate $1200 to Volunteers of America. The funds will be allocated to the Sara J Harper Village in Cleveland, which is a 12-unit apartment for homeless women veterans. Motion carried.
The next spaghetti dinner will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 5:00 -7:00.
Our next meeting will be on March 5th.
Check the website often as new information is occasionally added.
There being no further business to come before the chapter, a motion was made by Pat McPherson and 2nd by JoAnn Suladi to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.