General Membership Meeting
Firestone VFW Akron, OH
March 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 March 5, 2023 meeting to order.
The minutes from the February 5, 2023 meeting were approved as read by Carolyn Clement.
Treasurer’s report was read by Nancy Beisler. A motion was made by Pat McPherson and 2nd by Janet White to accept the treasurers report, subject to audit. Motion carried.
President Report: Piston Power Show gate passes were distributed. Enter at the East Entrance.
Dues of $40 are delinquent if not paid at this meeting.
Vice-President Report: We received another $100 donation from Jack Dowler, to be deposited in the suicide prevention fund. A thank you from Connie May on behalf of the 134th FARGT in Syria, Volunteers of America, and Stark State.
Guests: Welcome to our guest, Marilyn Cook
Guest Speaker:
Patches:
Ron Mani Award:
(Select at October Board Meeting and present at November general meeting)
Committees
Events : Darlene
Website: Janet
Gun Bask: Kevin: Tickets were distributed.
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. Practices will be held every other week.
Membership: Carolyn Liggett:
Scholarship Endowment: Janet White: Balance is now $77,385.03
Suicide Prevention & Military Families:
Wellness Committee: Kevin. Keep Donna Smith and family in our thoughts and prayers.
Quarter Master: Tim Hess.
50/50: Was won by Chris Duncan. $30 will be deposited to events.
New Business
The Italian American Reverse Raffle will be held on Saturday, April 15th, at a cost of $60. Contact Judi Willgues for tickets.
Chapter 8 Chili Cook Off will be held on Sunday, March 19th from noon-3:00pm at Post 9520 located at 1439 S Carpenter Rd, Brunswick. Leave VFW @ 11:00am.
Dave and Cindy Noaker donated $100 in memory of their son, Dave Noaker II, to be deposited in the adopt a family fund.
Freedom Farm Fest located in Buchanan Virginia will be held April 22 & 23. Contact Bob for tickets, cost is $8.
VFW spaghetti dinner from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, March 10.
April 20, 2023 the VFW will host a card and Game night. Cost $10
Our next meeting will be held on April 16th
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 Jim Smith and 2nd by JoAnn Suladi to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.