April Meeting Minutes

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General Membership Meeting

Firestone VFW Akron, OH

April 16, 2023

  1. Pledge of Allegiance by Dave Noaker
  2. Opening Prayer by Kevin Ivey
  3. Moment of silence by Dave Noaker
  4. Mission Statement read by Dave Noaker

President Bob Fankhauser called the April 16, 2023 meeting to order.

The minutes from the March 5, 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 Donna Smith to accept the treasurers report, subject to audit.  Motion carried.

President Report:  Bob thanked the Honor Guard for the great job at the Piston Power Show.

Saturday, May 27th _ Uhrichsville Memorial Services at 10:00am.  Leave VFW at 8:30 am in Dress Code.

Sunday, May 28th_ Ride to Columbus and Dayton Air Force Museum.  Leave VFW at 8:00 am.  Ride to Veterans Memorial Park at 300 West Broad St, then leave at 12:00 to ride to Wright Patterson AFB.

Vice-President Report:  Wes read thank you cards from Louie Sundheimer and Volunteers of America.

Guests:

Guest Speaker:

Patches:

Ron Mani Award:

(Select at October Board Meeting and present at November general meeting)

Committees

Events: Darlene

Website: Janet

Gun Bash: Kevin:  Breakdown on sold tickets sold: 238/600 Main, 229/600 Green & 235/600 Yellow.

 Adopt a Family Project: Sandy

Color Guard: Oppie:

Membership: Carolyn Liggett:

Scholarship Endowment:  Janet White:  Balance is now $77,885.03.  We received a $200 donation from the “Hawk”.

Suicide Prevention & Military Families:

Wellness Committee: Kevin.  Keep Donna Smith and family in our thoughts and prayers.  Also, James Pierse and Jack Dowler as they recuperate from surgery.

Quarter Master: Tim Hess.  In memoriam patches for Penny Martin are available for $5 each.

50/50:  Was won by Donna Smith.  $24 will be deposited to events.

New Business

A motion was made by Mark Lacey, and 2nd by Pat McPherson, to donate $250 to the Ashtabula VSC to help with the purchase of a flagpole.  Motion carried. A motion was made by Dave Noaker, and 2nd by Pam Murray, to donate $250, from the Ron Mani Account, to help sponsor the Greater Ohio Area Superkids Classics.  Motion carried.

Our next meeting will be held on May 7th.

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There being no further business to come before the chapter, a motion was made by Pam Murray and 2nd by Gloria Ivey to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.