January Meeting Minutes

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General Membership Meeting

Firestone VFW Akron, OH

January 8, 2023

  1. Pledge of Allegiance by James Pierse
  2. Opening Prayer by Wes Suladie
  3. Moment of silence by James Pierse
  4. Mission Statement read by James Pierse

President Bob Fankhauser called the January 8, 2023 meeting to order.

The minutes from the December 11, 2022 meeting were approved as read by Carolyn Clement.

Treasurer’s report was read by Nancy Beisler.  A motion was made by Donna Smith and 2nd by JoAnn Suladi to accept the treasurers report, subject to audit.  Motion carried.

President Report: Chapter dues of $40 are payable at this time, thru March 2023.

Make sure and sign for the newest Constitution. A sign-up sheet for the Piston Power Show was sent around.

 

Vice-President Report:  Wes Suladie read an email from James Reilly regarding his visit to our chapter, a thank you card from Scott Haws of the POW/MIA memorial in Canton, a thank you from a very grateful 91-year-old disabled Korean veteran who received some of our gift cards, and a thank you from Marilyn Peacock regarding the 91-year-old veteran.

Guests:

Guest Speaker:

Patches: Congratulations to Chris Duncan on receiving his Rocker and Eagle.

Ron Mani Award:

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

Committees

Events:

Gun Bash: Kevin Ivey:  Bob reported on behalf of Kevin that close to 50% of the guns are purchased.

Website: Janet White

Adopt a Family Project: Sandy

Color Guard: Oppie:

Membership: Carolyn Liggett: 

Scholarship Endowment:  Janet reported that the balance is $76,735.03

Suicide Prevention & Military Families: Contact Moe if you know of anyone who would like to sponsor our Vet Fest on August 26,2023 from 3-10.

Wellness Committee: Kevin

Quarter Master: Tim Hess.

50/50:

New Business

The next spaghetti dinner will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 5:00 -7:00.

Our next meeting will be on February 5th.

Check the website for events.

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.