General Membership Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firestone VFW Akron, OH<\/p>\n

February 5, 2023<\/p>\n

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1. Pledge of Allegiance by Jim Jarrett<\/li>\n
2. Opening Prayer by Kevin Ivey<\/li>\n
3. Moment of silence by Jim Jarrett<\/li>\n
4. Mission Statement read by Jim Jarrett<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   President Bob Fankhauser called the February 5, 2023 meeting to order.<\/p>\n

   The minutes from the January 8, 2023 meeting were approved as read by Carolyn Clement.<\/p>\n

   Treasurer\u2019s report was read by Nancy Beisler.\u00a0 A motion was made by Dave Noaker and 2^{nd<\/sup> by Pat McPherson to accept the treasurers report, subject to audit.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n}

   President Report:<\/u> Chapter dues of $40 are payable at this time.<\/p>\n

   Make sure and sign for the newest Constitution. A sign-up sheet for the Piston Power Show was sent around.<\/p>\n

   Vice-President Report: <\/u>\u00a0Wes read thank you notes from the Stark County VSC, the Sam Center, and the Woody Williams Foundation.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

   Guests<\/u>:<\/p>\n

   Guest Speaker<\/u>:<\/p>\n

   Patches<\/u>: Congratulations to Julian Duncan on receiving his junior member patch and to JoAnn Suladie on receiving her Rocker and Eagle.<\/p>\n

   Ron Mani Award<\/u>:<\/p>\n

   (Select at October Board Meeting and present at November general meeting)<\/p>\n

   Committees<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

   Events<\/u>: The event fund would welcome ideas for a social or fundraiser.<\/p>\n

   Gun Bash<\/u>: Kevin Ivey:\u00a0 Tickets have been sent to the printers and will, hopefully, be available at the March meeting<\/p>\n

   Website: Janet Whit<\/u>e<\/u><\/p>\n

   Adopt a Family Project:<\/u> Sandy<\/p>\n

   Color Guard: <\/u>Oppie: Contact Chris Duncan at 360-471-1033 if you are interested in participating in the color guard.<\/p>\n

   Membership<\/u>: Carolyn Liggett:<\/p>\n

   Scholarship Endowment:<\/u> \u00a0Janet<\/p>\n

   Suicide Prevention & Military Families<\/u>: <\/strong><\/p>\n

   Wellness Committee<\/u>: Kevin<\/p>\n

   Quarter Master<\/u>: Tim Hess.<\/p>\n

   50\/50:<\/u><\/strong> \u00a0Was won by Donna Smith.\u00a0 $34 will be deposited to events.<\/p>\n

   New Business <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

   A motion was made by Pat McPherson and 2^{nd<\/sup> by Jim Smith to donate $1200 to Volunteers of America.\u00a0 The funds will be allocated to the Sara J Harper Village in Cleveland, which is a 12-unit apartment for homeless women veterans.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n}

   The next spaghetti dinner will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 5:00 -7:00.<\/p>\n

   Our next meeting will be on March 5^{th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n}

   Check the website often as new information is occasionally added.<\/p>\n

   There being no further business to come before the chapter, a motion was made by Pat McPherson and 2^{nd<\/sup> by JoAnn Suladi to adjourn the meeting.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n}

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