Minutes of July 22th, 2008 Meeting
Wayne Cunningham, Adjutant
POST MEETINGopened at 7:05 P.M. by Commander Bill Thomas in
Bldg #6 with the normal formalities.
Commander Bill noted that
our adopted National Guard Unit is shipping out of March Air Force Base on July
22nd, 2008 for training prior to a 1 year deployment to Iraq in Aub. 2008.
We will keep all members informed of their further
depoyment.
Commander Bill and Senior Vice Commander Jim Crowley
reviewed past memories of service to our country and noted future plans for
veteran reunions. Jim noted tha reasonable costs are available for all veterans
to attend these events in the San Francisco area.
Quartermaster Dave
Van Aken is recovering at home from an operation. Dave FAX'd the financial
report showing the Opening Valance, the Recepts, Disbursements and the Closing
Balance. The reprot was accepted as presented.
Member Jim
Bradford at the Long Beach VA Hospital Garden Center has extended an
invitation for all to visit and to note all the positive changes at this
facility.
They continue to improve their good work for the returning
veterans.
Commander Bill is working on a "VFW Post Member's
Manual."
This will inform all new and longtime members of the Rituals and
Operational Procedures during our meetings and events.
Details of each
officer's duties will be fully described so each officer will know what is
expected of him.
The Manual will also be of interest to Appointees and of
Committee Chairmen and members.
It is also a "Welcoming Brochure" for new
members so they will be able to grasp the operational procedures of our Social
and Regular meetings.
There will also be a section devoted to the Ladies
Auxiliary.
Quarterly Breakfast
Robert Coronado circulated a
Sign Up Sheet or our next Quarterly Social Breakfast on August 6th at 9:00 A.M.
at the Blackboard Bistro, 1198 PCH in Seal Beach.
All members and spouses
are welcome to attend.
Next regular meeting is Tues August
26th, 2008 at the Naval Weapons Station. (6:00 PM Social
Hour-7:00 PM Meeting)
Refreshments by Auxiliary and Beverages by Jim
Crowley
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