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N E V E R A G A I N W I L L O N E G E N E R A T I O N O F V E T E R A N S A B A N D O N A N O T H
President Greg Paulline 650-3055 Dir. David Woods 326-8Vice-President Roger Granbois 650-4958 Dir. Ed Gaudet 343-9Treasurer Charles Morel 243-7714 Dir. Lyle Peterson 386-1Secretary John Lavelle 355-4213 Dir. Harold Hansen 391-7Web Master Roger Granbois 650-4958 Dir. Larry Witt 388-7
THE SPIRIT OF 776S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3 N E W S L E T T E
V I E T N A M V E T E R A N S O F A M E R I C A C H A P T E R 7
Service Officers
&
Service Coordinators
Clarke Barnes
309 944-3674
Ed Gaudet
563 343-9456
David Woods
563 326-8723
Ernest Ledjte
563 785-6182
Tom Lemons563 359-3201
Chuck Morel
563 659-5512
Honor Guard
Jett Bork
563 528-0636
John Lavelle
563 355-4213
Next Meeting September 25,
at the Bettendorf Public Libr
7:00 P.M. - 1900 hours
THE CHAPTER HONORS IOWA NATIONAL GUARD WITH A PIC
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August Membership Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 1900 hours by President Paulline with a pledge of allegiance
moment of silence observed for POW/MIA and those still serving in harms way for our nation. O
present Vice-President Granbois, Treasurer Morel, and Secretary Lavelle. Members went throu
introduction period as is our practice and guests were introduced. Jerry Dikes BIX Chairman f
Opening Ceremony presented the chapter with a framed photo of the front page of the Quad City
commemorating the start of BIX 39, in which our honor guard took part. Members in distre
month include Bill Pinault who was taken to Iowa City because of a serious infection, Craig Norr
is still waiting on the list for a transplant, Jan Sebastian who had hie replacement surgery,
Bredar who had knee replacement surgery, and Martha Lavelle who had surgery for a sha
humerus. Our mail this month included a thank you from Cafe On Vine for a donation of hot d
request from the Military Explorers for a donation to obtain drill weapons. The chapter will m
donation not to exceed $250 based on the current needs of the Explorer Scouts. We heard fro
VSOs concerning questions on how long accreditation exists for a VSO and where and when th
attend classes for renewal of that accreditation. VVA accepts continuing education units for this pu
Jason Kerr shared current unemployment numbers from the department of labor which indicate
the population is now at 7.4% with veterans as a whole are at 7.3%, the veterans of the Global W
Terror represent 9.9%. He also shared news related to government contracts and the hiring oveterans and the disabled, which creates an element of concern because those numbers req
percentage of disabled that must be hired at rate of 7% and therefore they become labeled
finance committee reminded members present that the final say on spending remains with the ch
members and that their role is to recommend spending or to recommend not spending chapter m
At the meeting some budget decisions of the finance committee were shared with the members
these decisions were based upon our needs balanced against our ability to raise funds. The donat
shoes for the homeless stand down this year will be reduced to $250. The years Thanksgivin
Christmas baskets will be reduced to $500 total. The quarterly visits to the VA Hospital will be
$150 per visit. A review of the expenses required for our support of the Humility of Mary Ho
Shelter specifically for Veterans will be performed by Larry Witt. Roger Granbois has askmembers of the POW/MIA committee and all members of the chapter to email him with suggestio
where and when to create an event for September 20th POW/MIA Recognition Day. The Incarc
Veterans committee will be contacted by Ernest Ledtje during the month to host a meeting
Peterson told the members of the Humility of Mary Shelter picnic that was held, and also about th
National Guard picnic at the Rock Island Arsenal and that Bob Brooks and Andy Anderson w
cooking for this event. Lyle also will be the chairperson for the Vietnam War 50 Year Commemo
and that during the year 2015 through 2017 we will host two events per year. Art Heyderman wi
the next VA Hospital visit on September 26th and all attending will meet at the Machine Shed a
hours and they will leave at 0800 and return around 1230 hours. That same day there will be a
gather in at the Red Lantern at 1800 hours, everyone who wished to attend should contact Art
there will be room for all to be together for dinner call Art Heyderman at 563-505-4322 or em
[email protected]. There will be a NAMI fund raiser that will involve a Trivia Night,
interested contact Greg Paulline. Ideas were shared for new ways to raise funds for our chapte
consisted of possible dinners, bringing back the 50/50 raffle at our meetings, to hosting a testim
dinner. Bob Brooks informed the chapter that All Veterans Memorial will be selling Coupon Bo
9/11. Jason Kerr asked that anyone assisting at the Stand down lunch email h
[email protected] [email protected] . Minutes submitted by John Lavelle, secretar
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POW/MIA Recognition DOur POW/MIA Committee will host the chapters public event to acknowledge and honor those whnot return from our wars. All members are invitedcan contact Roger Granbois at [email protected]
Date: 20 September 2013Time: 1800 (6:00pm)
Place: Bettendorf Veterans Memorial Park
NAMI WalkSeptember 28that Schwiebert ParkRock Island, IllinoisContact Greg Paullinfor more information
BRIDGING THE GAPQuad City Homeless Veterans
Stand DownSaturday September 21st
QC Expo CenterRock Island, Illinois
Our chapter will serve lunch!
Contact Jason Kerr for info.
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