October 2, 1992
Meeting cslled to order: 1900 hours
Ninteen (19) members present (a quorum)
Adjourned 2100 hours
A1 : Introduced Susie Ryde, and John Gilliland.
Susie, will be doing our Veteran paper work. John and
Susie, will be the incarcerated Vets, outside coordinators.
They will speak for he incarcerated veterans.
Sonny : We have Vets that aren't in the group but need assistance
with their VA benefits, etc. Is there a way for them to get
assistance?
A1 : Put a list of names together and we'll give it to Susie and
John.
Frederick : Is there anyway to get documents any quicker?
Al : Sometimes yes, but, you know how the state is!!!!!
A1 : Our paperwork on our Buffet and fund raiser, are supposedly
is back on the road again. We don't know as of yet what
there restrictions are going to be.
Al : Last meeting we brought up new members, John Gilliland is
now an associated member.
David : We have old member business on Hollingsworth.
A1 : John can you shed some light on these dates in question?
Wambaugh : Army is two-two and two, so Hollingsworth is OK.
A1 : Lets vote on Hollingsworth now. There was a motion on the
floor at the last meeting until it was tabled. Motion still
stands, was also seconded. Vote taken, nineeen for. Motion
carried.
(Spider graced us with his presence after his visit)
Russell : The Vets Group meeting on Tuesday night, will be ending in
December because of budget cuts. Hopefully, we can get a replacement and keep it going
Al : Any new member forms?
Rose : Yes. Mike Andregg, H-34058 - 2-EY-57, motion to except this
New member pending his DD-214. Seconded by Wambauugh, motion
carried.
Frederick : - really appreciatce the group, my health isn’t so good, but
I'm dedicated to my group etc. – want and will try to
partcipate as much as possible, even though I’m hiv-pos
Thank you all very much.
Roseveare : I could be going to he Hospital at any day for a triple by
pass, I just want to let the group know this.
Miller : Spider, what did you find out about the Agent Orange
situation?
John : Answered for Miller.
Al : On October 23, 1992, we’ll have every thing set for the VVC
to come in, so get the list of the people names to me, so
that we can do the paper work for the movement
Spider : Rebecca, already has the list of people needing Agent
Orange, my wife gave it to her.
Al : We a1so have another person who would like to come in and
help the group, his names Steve Warren. We're also receiving
letters, from other outside persons, so we need to act and
see what help we can possible get for the group.
Russell : Did flowers get to Doug Carmichael?
A1 : No, it’s against institutional policy. The flowers are being
sent to the ladies and gentlemen in accounting, though.
Sonny : Enos brought up helping Vets as they paroled, and Doug and
Barry, were supposed to check it out.
Doug : As a group we can buy dress outs, but if we gave money we'd
Have to sent it to the parole agent. We still need to check
it more though. We'll have to draw up a proposal, etc..
Sonny : We need a committee to find out every thing about this.
(Helping Veteran parolees out)
Al : talked with John, and the meetings they need to attend are
quite far away, is there anyway we can assist our delegates?
Russell : Maybe we can kill two birds with one stone and see about
Helping our outside delegates and Veteran parolees. Look
into fund raiser possibilities.
A1 : Doug and Garrison, will look into this assistance thing.
Doug : Yes, I will, but remember I’11 be leaving soon.
Al : Enos, will be leaving shortly, so get together with John,
he might be able to help with dress out.
Garrison : Draw up a contract for a precise amount and deal with John,
on the distribution of funds.
We found a place to get medals and I called up to see and
get exact quotes. C/O Pennington’s plaque will be taken
care of.
Sonny : Our Vice Chairman (A) needs to be said on record.
David : Wright is set in as the acting Vice Chairman.
Al : Except last minutes, yes, by Miller, carried by group. Any
old business, or new business? NO
Rose : Motion to adjourned, seconded by Russell, carried at 2100
hours.
David Williams Al Haseltine
Secretary/Treasurer Chairman
V.V.G.S.Q. V.V.G.S.Q.