VVA Chapter 1069 Meeting Report for: November 11-13-2019
[posted on: 11-21-2019]
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The meeting was held at Mikeska’s BBQ, (located on Hwy 59) El Campo, TX.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited and a prayer was said.
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President, Frank Laitkep (photo below), then recognized all those members who were having birthdays in November.
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Frank then introduced guests and potential new members.
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The meeting was then recessed for the evening meal.
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Frank then re-opened the meeting open at 8:00 PM.
The following chapter business was transacted.
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion - OCT 9: Members attended "Everyday Heroes" funrdrasiser in El Campo.
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Discussion - NOV 7: Members attended "Texana Veterans Ceremony Dinner" at Brackenridge.
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Discussion - NOV 9: Members attended "Veterans Family Day Celebration" at Ryan lake.
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Discussion - NOV 13: "Veterans Appreciation Open House" at El Campo Library.
NEW BUSINESS
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VVA Chapter 1069 Vice-President (and previous President), Leonard Sternadel, has received the
"National VVA Achievement Award", which is VVA's 2nd highest Award
given out to its membership. See Achievement Medal below.
The announcment was made at the October 2019 VVA Texas State Council meeting, by Kerwin Stone,
President of the TSC. The award was then mailed to our chapter. Our Chapter President, Frank
Laitkep, then presented the award (certificate and medal) to Leonard during this month's
chapter meeting. Use the link below to read the full report of the presentation of this award
to Leonard from VVA National.
CLICK HERE to read the full report
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Discuss chapter's 2019 participation in "Wreaths Across America" program.
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Discuss chapter's 2019 participation in "GI Joe & GI Jane" program.
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NOV 16: Schulenburg VVA Chapter 870 Fundraiser in Dubina Texas (stew dinner)
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DEC 11: Our Chapter's 2019 "Christmas Party"!
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Our next chapter meeting will be December 11, 2019 - Chapter Christmas Party.
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