- The meeting was held at Mikeskas BBQ, El Campo, TX.
- There were 40 members and 9 guests present.
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President Leonard Sternadel declared the meeting open at 1900 hours and the following business was transacted.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited and a prayer was said.
- Sternadel then recognized the Marine Corps 240th birthday.
- He also wished everyone a happy Veterans Day. He then informed the members that Gerry and Nick Mikeska were donating the meal tonight in honor of Veterans Day A BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO THEM!
- The meeting was then recessed for the meal and reconvened at 1945.
- Bob Supak provided a very informative video regarding the making of the Vietnam Veterans Monument.
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Two beautiful, patriotic and delicious cakes were made by Dana Sternadel and presented to the Chapter. Colorful
fruit decorations for the flag cakes included blueberries and strawberries.
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One of the cakes (smaller one above) was made with sugar-free ingredients for those who are diabetic - what thoughtfulness!
- The minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.
- VVA SO Dwight Winkler provided a handout covering some of the benefits available to disabled veterans refer to the sheet for details. Thank you Dwight for all that you do to help us we need it!!!
- The following topics were covered:
- The $100.00 life membership drive ends 12/31/15, so get this done if you are interested.
- Bus trip to Austin to visit the Monument November 14th.
- TSC conference in Beaumont October 23 25th. Sternadel and Steelman attended. Sternadel has a binder with information for anyone interested.
- Christmas party regular meeting December 9th.
- Scholarship information is now available for anyone interested.
- Wreaths Across America the members voted unanimously to participate.
- Christmas parade participation the members voted unanimously not to participate.
- Need volunteers for GI Joe/ GI Jane project in November.
- Sternadel stated that the bylaws would be reviewed and a more mixed representation of members from different areas was needed to serve on the Board of Directors. This would be done in January and presented to the members upon completion.
- He also stated that a Historian was needed for the Chapter. Louis and Carolyn Milder have volunteered. Their salaries will be doubled from zero thank you both for doing this!
- There being no further business, President Sternadel declared the meeting adjourned at 2045.
- John F. Steelman, Secretary
They were both quickly "scarfed up by all those present.
Thank you very much Dana!