VVA Chapter 1069 Meeting Report for: Oct 10-10-2018
[posted on: 1-11-2019]
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The meeting was held at Mikeska’s BBQ, El Campo, TX.
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by chapter President, Leonard Sternadel.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited and a prayer was said.
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Leonard then recognized all those who were having birthdays in October.
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Leonard than introduced guests and potential new members.
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The meeting was then recessed for the meal.
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President, Leonard Sternadel, re-opened the meeting open at 8:00 PM, and the following business was transacted.
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The minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.
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Mike Harbaugh (see photo below), Chapter member and Wharton County Veteran Service Officer,
gave his Veterans Benefits presenation.
The topics for his presentation are listed below...
- VA Caregiver Support
- VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers - PCAFC
Use the link below to View or Print Mike's October Benefits handout:
CLICK HERE to View or Print Mike's Handout
Use the link below to visit Mike's webpage to view or print other meeting handouts, or to view other Veterans Benefits Information.
CLICK HERE to Visit Mike's VSO Webpage
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Leonard then presented more information regarding the upcoming "Everyday Heroes" Fundraiser Banquet
which is being held next Wednesday, October 17th, at the El Campo Civic Center.
Social time starts at 5:30 PM. The meal is served at 7:00 PM.
Members attending are asked to please wear jeans, white shirt, chapter vest and chapter cap.
The guest speaker will be Mark Geist, who spent 12 years in the Marine Corps before going into private security.
He was a member of the Annex Security Team in Benghazi when it was attacked on September 11, 2012.
He is credited with helping to save the lives of more than 25 Americans.
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Leonard then announced the upcoming "Vietnam Veterans Day" being held at Ryan Lake.
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The Fall VVA TSC (Texas State Council) meeting will be held in Galveston Tx, on October 27, 2018.
The chapter will not be sending any delegates to the meeting.
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Flu shots available to veterans, no cost, Walgreens, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; 979-543-8902.
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Be sure to VOTE Tuesday, Nov 6th; early voting begins Oct 22nd.
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Next meeting will be November 14, 2018
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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