General Membership Meeting
Firestone VFW Akron, OH
October 6, 2024
- 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 October 6, 2024 meeting to order.
The minutes from the September 8, 2024 meeting were read by Carolyn Clement. A motion was made by Judi Willgues, and 2nd by Scott Hamilton to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report for the month of September, 2024 was read by Nancy Beisler. A motion was made by Donna Smith and 2nd by JoAnn Suladie to accept the treasurers report, subject to audit. Motion carried.
Guests:
Guest Speaker Debby Kirkpatrick from Hope United/Tyler’s redemption Center.
Patches:
President Report: The following dinner dates for the VFW dinners are:
1st Friday: Fish Fry 2nd Friday: Spaghetti 3rd Friday Hamburgers
Vice-President Report:
COB Report:
Ron Mani Award:
(Select at October Board Meeting and present at November general meeting)
Committees
Membership: Carolyn Liggett
Website: Gerry Beisler & Janet White
Gun Bash: Kevin: Main 600, Blue 360, Green 490, Yellow 519. Be at the Fairgrounds at 8:00 am Friday and Saturday.
Adopt a Family Project: Darlene and Kolleen
Color Guard: Contact Chris Duncan or Wes Suladie if you are interested in joining the color guard.
Scholarship Endowment: Janet White informed us that our current balance is $97,352.55. Donations thus far are $77,239.
Suicide Prevention & Military Families: Moe
Events: Our Christmas party will be held at Mulligans, located at 4118 Belden Village St. NW, Canton.
Saturday, December 14th at 6:00 pm.
Wellness Committee: Kevin.
Quarter Master: Tim Hess.
50/50 was won by Moe Pelkey who donated his winning back to chapter. $19 will be deposited to events and $20 to the Suicide Prevention account.
New Business
A motion was made by Dave Noaker and 2nd by Mark Lacey to donate $1000 to North Canton Cares Pantry, with a designation to Veteran’s Widows Military.
A motion was made by Marty VanHorn and 2nd by Jesse Alvarez to spend $800 to purchase an indoor Chair of Honor and all the accessories. Motion carried. This chair will be placed in inventory for future presentation.
A motion was made by Jesse Alvarez and 2nd by Pat McPherson to donate $1200 to Shreve American Legion Post 67 to sponsor Veterans for the 2025 Honor Trip. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pat McPherson and 2nd by Donna Smith to spend $12,000 on gift cards for Thanksgiving and Christmas, to be distributed to the Veterans Service Commissions of Ashtabula, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pat McPherson and 2nd by JoAnn Suladie to spend #1700 to purchase wreaths for Wreaths Across American. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Paul Noaker and 2nd by Pat McPherson to allot $500 from the Suicide Prevention fund for PTSD programs and events. Motion carried. A receipt must be submitted for all expenditures.
Dates to remember:
Tuesday, October 15th, Rose Lane Nursing Home. 9:00 am
Saturday, October 19th, VFW Octoberfest from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, December 14th Chapter Christmas Party 6:00pm
Our next meeting will be held on November 3rd at 1:00pm.
There being no further business to come before the chapter, a motion was made by Donna Smith and 2nd by Merry Ingraldi to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.