Commander Gil Ormsby
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D.A.V. CHAPTER 15
Commander Gil Ormsby
Updated 03/2003
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NEWS
D.A.V. CHAPTER 15
DAV Monthly Meeting Chapter 15
06-02-2001
Opening Ceremony; Commander Cliff Workman opened the meeting 7:05 PM 12 members present 0 guest
Roll Call of Officers; All officers present.
Introduction of Visitors;.
Reading of the Minutes; Renee read minutes of the 5-1-2001 meeting Don Ward 2nd and the chapter approved the minutes as read!
Treasurer's Report; Don Direnzo gave the treasurers report it was 2nd and approved.
Chaplain Report; Don Direnzo reported that Art Sturvant is in a lot of pain and he has problems moving around and is still in the hospital but would be moving to Winship Green.
New Members and or Obligation; Dan Dunn new member retired Army 20 Years
Unfinished Business; Renee mentioned that the little league was too late and we needed to be ready for it next year! Cliff Workman mention that Jerry Elwell is commander for the State. Cliff mentioned that he wrote a letter in opposition to an elected representative about moving Veterans Day to Election Day. Money that was miss appropriated by state representatives was mentioned at the SCC meeting. There now is a strict receipt program for money at the state level. It was mentioned that Tom Allen reported to the group at the state convention. Cliff also mentioned that Greg Navy gave up the helm to Army Jerry Elwell. Adjutant is now Commander. Cliff mentioned you have to go before the nominating committee and no one else was interested in the position of commander. The nominating committee made judgments on who will become officers for the state.
New Business; Ralph Barrett made a motion to allocate money each month to Don Direnzo for use of his car. Don Ward wants to amend the motion so Don Direnzo has money available each month to use if he wants it. Don Direnzo wants to have to show receipts motion was 2nd and approved as it was amended. Cliff Workman wants us to help Donna Alley with her fuel cost from the winter . 2nd and approved.
Reading of Communications; Were read and passed around to everyone!
Minutes of the Executive Committee; Don Ward bought up the Executive meeting before the dinner The money that we put away for the building fund is untouchable by the state or the national organization. We talked about the money in the bank that is put aside into a CD for the building fund.
Reports of Committees;
Membership;
Service Officer; Don Direnzo is bringing Ralph to Togus. He also mentioned that there is a Pizza party going on the 17th of June. 34 Pizza's were put out at the last Pizza party
Hospital Committee; .Had a external stake holders meeting people from out of state were talking about a 40 person bed facility for homeless veterans. The police chief said that the Togus police would be armed. No more SCC meetings until September.
Legislative Committee; Renee spoke to the group about the email to there Reps
Chapter Home Committee; Don Ward mentioned some of the same things he did before about the chapter home
Moment of Silence and Salute;
Regular order of Business; Cliff Workman mentioned the Cook out at Cliff Workman's . Committee for the Cook out. Don Ward mentioned that he will buy the food. Need to know how many are coming by the August meeting. Hamburger, Hotdogs, Ribs, Soda, Charcoal, Paper Plates Cups Cliff Workman will help with the cooking, Paul O'Connell, Don Ward will be gone the month of July. The matter was tabled to be finish up at the July meeting. The National Convention is coming up and the State is going to pay the air fare for Cliff to go to the convention. Ralph Barrett said we should not go to the National Convention because we don't get anything out of it. Ralphs statement was not acted on.
Don Direnzo made a motion from the floor to send the Commander to the convention. Don Ward said that he made a motion to send the Commander to the National Convention 2nd by Leo St.Pierre there was no need for aproval because we had already approved that we would send the commander only to convention.
Don Direnzo bought up a fund raiser sales of key rings. Don Ward said we need to get approval to do it!
Good of the Order; .
Nine O' Clock Ceremony (at 9pm sharp) Takes precedence over what ever else is taking place at that time)
Motion to Adjourn; A motion was made to adjourn 8:40 PM
50-50 was won by Leo St Perrier
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05-01-2001
Opening Ceremony; Commander Cliff Workman opened the meeting 7:10 PM 12 members present 2 guest
Roll Call of Officers; 1 officer absent Donna Alley.
Introduction of Visitors; Armand F Landry and his wife were introduced he was visiting to see if he wanted to join our group he is a member of the Lewiston area group.
Reading of the Minutes; Renee read minutes of the 4-3-2001 meeting they were 2nd and approved.Paul O'Connell made a motion to accept the minutes as read and it was 2nd and approved.
Treasurer's Report; Don Direnzo gave the treasurers report it was 2nd and approved.
Chaplain Report; The state commander is sick and Cliff was trying to contact him but got no response. Renee Reported her mom was in the hospital and had surgery and she was improving.
New Members and or Obligation;
Unfinished Business; Don Ward checked into the building on Pleasant Street it is a no go. Tom Elliott mentioned that we can use the Elks club any time we want. Don Ward put out a news letter for the group and he received a call from a veteran to get help to get to the hospital. A guy in Marshfield Mass called and wanted help to get medication. He is a member of this group. We have a sale Cliff Called Laurie Galant at wall mart. 4th and 11th of May are our new days. Cliff also mentioned about the little league that was begging at Wall Mart. And some of the problems. We need to keep Wall Mart as a place for us to raise funds was mentioned.
Sales Friday the 4th of May 9 to 1 Don Ward and Cliff Workman 1 to 5 Paul and David O'Connell 5 to 8 Renee Chevalier and John Greene pm poppy Sales Wall Mart
11th of May Sales Friday 9 to 1 Don Ward and Cliff Workman and Tom 1 to 5 Paul and David O'Connell 5 to 8 pm Renee Chevalier and John Greene
Don Direnzo Reported that we have forget me nots now, we were out. Don Ward mentioned that we needed to be bonded. Don Ward made a motion that we get a bond for the Treasurer. The motion was 2nd and approved. Don Direnzo mentioned that he wanted to thank Paul for counting the change. It was mentioned that we should have 3 people to help count money from the Forget Me Not Drive.
Don Ward said we should only have one person counting the money!
State Convention we gave Cliff money for room and nothing for food and gas. Cliff needs about money for food and gas Tom Elliott made a motion to give Cliff money for the State Convention for food and Gas. was 2nd and approved.
Question by Neivo Augusta about the State Police holding or putting a hold on money collected by Bingo. Cliff said he would find out the answer.
Mr Fortin donated money to the Chapter. He was given a round of applause. And a hardy Thank You from everyone.
Cliff suggested a 5 min break
New Business; Renee Thanked the group for the flowers sent to her mother after her surgery . Renee bought up the little league sponsorship for the group. It would cost us for 3 years more Ralph made a motion to sponsor the little league the motion was made and 2nded. And approved. Renee will find out about everything!
Reading of Communications; Renee read the Communications that Cliff gave her. She also read about the business that we needed to do to get some money back from the state on a settlement for the group. It was suggested that Ren'ee write a letter to the Attorney Generals Office and request the money or part of it be sent to Chapter 15.
Minutes of the Executive Committee; None at this time
Reports of Committees;
Membership;
Service Officer; Don Direnzo mentioned that a Joseph Morais was put into Boston hospital and since he hasn't been able to find him.
Hospital Committee; Cliff said a woman told him that the Beal house was wonderful.
Legislative Committee; No report
Chapter Home Committee; Renee mentioned that we need to get the committee for the Chapter home together . Neivo Agosta asked that he be made part of the committee, The chapter home commmittee will consist of Nevio Agosta Renee Chevalier, Cliff Workman, Don Direnzo, Don Ward
Moment of Silence and Salute;
Regular order of Business; 3 people bought suit against the DAV and they cant settle the suit because they cant find the people to settle the suit against the State of Maine. David O'Connell wanted to thank Don Direnzo because he got him 100% after he was cut to 30%.
Good of the Order; After sale we are going out to eat noon 26th of May. For all the Poppy sales. We need to do something on the donations to the Little League. Ralph Barrett made a motion to dontate to the Little League and support them it was 2nd and approved.
Nine O' Clock Ceremony (at 9pm sharp) Takes precedence over what ever else is taking place at that time)
Motion to Adjourn; Paul made a motion to adjourn 8:55 pm
50-50 was won by Ren'ee and donated back to group.
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Held 04-03-2001
Opening Ceremony; Commander Workman opened the meeting at 7:05 there was 15 members present and no guests.
Roll Call of Officers; All Officers present
Introduction of Visitors; None
Reading of the Minutes; Minutes were read by Adjutant a motion was made to accept as read it was 2nd and approved
Treasurer's Report; Don Direnzo Cd's $18,044.31 interest on Cd's $82.33 Savings $1,969.79 interest on savings $3.54 Checking $973.26 Dividend $ .62 Service Charge on Checking $1.00 Interest for month $82.33 + $3.54 = $.62 = $ 86.49 Deposits 50-50 $12.50 Net worth is $20,987.36 2nd and approved
Chaplain Report; Donna Alley reported on Jerry Elwell had surgery on his shoulder Cliff Workman fell off a chair and hurt his hip. Stephen Heald moved to North Carolina because he has a back problem and the Doctor suggested that he go to a warmer climate.
New Members and or Obligation; none at this time.
Unfinished Business; Don Ward we talked about the delegates we need for the State convention! We need to pay 210.00 for the delegates. We have 21 votes or delegates for the state Convention. We have over 500 members so we have to pay for those members. We have to pay for delegates to the National convention. Much discussion insued.
Cliff Workman read the notice from State Commander Greg Holmes that we had to pay for the delegates. We listed the delegates Cliff Workman. Leo Pierre, Don Ward, Don Direnzo, (Note there was a lot of discussion)
Lots of discussion was made on the Forget me not sale! The final out come was we would have the Forget me not sale the weekend of April 27th and 28th 9am to 1 on the 27th Don Ward Cliff Workman 1 to 5 Paul and David O'Connell Leo St Pierre 5 to 9 pm Renee Chevalier, Al Ferris Sat Cliff Workman, Don Ward, 1 to 5 David O'Connell, Paul O'Connell, Leo St. Pierre 5 to 9 pm Ren'ee Chevalier, Al Ferris. Next sale June 1st and 2nd.
Leo StPierre asked that we get Al Ferris to help us get a booth at the Air Show. He agreed and it was mentioned that the commander at the base wanted us at the air show.
A motion was made to sign the corporate tax info. It was passed around. The delegate list was signed for the state convention.
A request was made by Cliff to get in some more adds.
Dave Barlag was given his award letter.
We took a break at 8 pm for 5 min!
New Business; Cliff went to the SCC meeting. Gary Burns was at the SCC meeting 3000 new people have come into Togus this year. Paients that are enrolling are getting to the pharmacy pretty good but not to see the doctor
The traveling wall will be at Lewiston May 31, 123 April
There is a new Chapter 8 it is in Medway.
Mobil Van to sign up veterans he wants help from Veterans to sign up veterans in the Brunswick area.
There is hope that the fresco with chapter 4 will be over in April. The State DAV said they have spent $1000.00 per week in legal fees and can't stop the people that are doing it. The group changed their name and allegiance and is now the Veterans Alliance.
POWs Mia flags at the DAV office in Togus.
There will be a Drivers dinner in Augusta.
DAV and FORD will put on a war movie on channel 10 for the Korean war veterans!
April 7th at 9 am there will be a program on about the Coast Guard. They will continue on with more during the month.
Togus had no insurance on the van that burnt up It was mentioned there should be GSA insurance on the van through GSA or the warrantee through the manufacturer should cover the cost of repair.
Don Ward said he would look at a place he thought that was for sale on Pleasant Street
Cliff mentioned that the money in the state department is on hold by the State Police.
Don Smith is in the hospital. A member in chapter 22 lost his leg.
Maine Veterans organization bought up the problems with Holton Clinic the project is now on hold.
Beal house if full.
A bill to change the Maine Turnpike to POWs MIAs highway.
VFW is donating a $1000 to the golden age veterans.
Leo StPierre on that Money deal for the state DAV is for the state.
Bruce Kaplan was not charged with a crime yet but was transferred. They didn't get the computer back.
Chapter 1 is involved with little league.
Don Direnzo reported that Cliff gave back some of the money for the chapter from the SCC meeting that was not used it was mentioned that this was a first.
Reading of Communications; Renee read the communications from the State Department.
Minutes of the Executive Committee; None
Reports of Committees;
Membership; None
Service Officer; Don Direnzo reported Don Wards add was effective for getting people help that needed help. A man from Dresden called to get medication help. A woman called Don Direnzo the VA was suppose to pay for the sons education for a veterans child and didn't. He hasn't gotten any money from the VA. Cliff Reported that Jerry Elwell got a call at night and drove a woman to Mass General Hospital at night.
Hospital committee: none
Legislative Committee; Renee Reported They increased the budget for the military and decreased the budget for the veterans administration end of June is end of physical year for the government.
Chapter Home Committee; still waiting for the snow to melt.
Moment of Silence and Salute;
Regular order of Business; Cliff reported Hr 62 to remove veterans day. The bill is sponsored by a woman in Texas (note copy of bill passed out at 5-1-2001 meeting with sponsors e-mail address)
Good of the Order; Renee asked that the group purchase a tape recorder for the chapter cost would be $30 or 69.00 plus tax all according to what works. Cliff asked that we send him to convention that the cost would be 150.00 both were 2nd and approved.
Nine O' Clock Ceremony (at 9pm sharp) Takes precedence over what ever else is taking place at that time)
Motion to Adjourn; at 8:45 pm
50-50 won by Don Ward 26 total 13 donated back to DAV.
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Held 3-20-2001
Opening Ceremony; Commander Workman opened the meeting at 7:10pm There are 13 members present 0 guest
Roll Call of Officers; 1 officer absent Jerry Elwell
Introduction of Visitors; None
Reading of the Minutes; Renee Chevalier read the minutes they were 2nd and approved
Treasurer's Report; Treasures Report Given by Don Direnzo The Treasurers report was 2nd and approved
Chaplain Report; Given by Don Ward for Jerry Elwell none that Don Ward knows of no one in distress and asked the Service officer Don Direnzo if he knew of anyone he said he is calling Forrest Crossmans Wife all the time to see if she is ok! Frank Debasios verified that Forrest wife was doing well. Frank's wife was sick and she is back volunteering again she is feeling better. Tim Seavey's mother had a heart attack and Tim Seavey didn't go to the Washington DAV mid winter conference so Cliff Workman didn't go and saved the chapter some money.
New Members and or Obligation; Cliff Workman announced that at this time we should have election of Officers Commander, Senior Vice, Junior Vice Commander, Treasurer, Chaplain and Sergeant of Arms.
Nominations for the Elections:
David O'Connell nominated Cliff Workman for Commander. Cliff spoke of his commitment to the chapter.
Don Direnzo nominated Don Ward for Commander.
Don Ward relinquished his nomination for commander and thanked Don Direnzo for nominating him.
Donna Alley made a motion to continue with the slate of Officers as they now stood. It was mentioned that we needed to fill some vacancies. Chaplain and Sergeant of Arms were needed!
Ralph Barrett nominated Donna Alley for Chaplain.
Renee nominated John Green for Sergeant of Arms he turned it down.
Discussion continued
Nomination for Sergeant of Arms Leo St Pierre
Nomination for Treasures Don Direnzo
Nomination for Sr. Vice commander Don Ward
Nomination for Jr. Vice Commander Ralph Barrett
All nominations were 2nd and approved.
Nominations were closed and the Adjutant cast one vote for each candidate. All nominees are elected to office. Al Ferris installed the officers by performing the instillation ceremony.
All new Officers were installed and took the oath of office. They were applauded. Each officer took his or her position at there regular post.
Unfinished Business; Don Direnzo said that Don Ward put a letter in the Brunswick Times Record and he did quite a lot of work on the letter. Don Ward reported on the moneys spent for the mailing to the members for the meetings. He also picked up information on getting a discount mailing for the group. He reported that this would not be cost effective for the group. He is selecting the members that are close to the meeting area that can come to the meeting.
Don Direnzo reported that we would see the results of our efforts to get people to the meeting and we already saw results of the mailing.
Don Ward mention that we need to get the word out to get people to come to the meeting this way the group may end up getting more members.
Cliff Workman mentioned that he feels this is one positive thing we can do to get people out to our meetings.
Don Ward mentioned he printed out the New National Commanders speech!
Cliff Workman asked for a 5-min break!
New Business; Don Ward showed the medal book they are the 50 year commemorative medals he was showing the medals that are available, he sent away for the medals and wanted to let everyone know that they can order them. Don Direnzo mentioned that we have a tax number. Don Direnzo mentioned that he filed the income tax for the group. Bill for the corporate tax is coming to us. Don hasn't received the forms. Cliff stated the Convention will start may 17 to May 19th. Cliff also mentioned that we need to sell adds for the DAV program book for the State convention for the Maine State DAV. Add has to be in by April 17th
Cliff Workman also mentioned that we could get letters made up to express the grief of the services for the loss of a member.
Cliff Workman mentioned that we have to pay for delegate's votes at the State Convention.
Don mentioned that he thought we had 16 votes and wanted Cliff to find out if we in fact had 16.
Leo St.Pierre mentioned from the floor that we should find out how many votes we have and if we have to pay for all the votes or if we only pay for the number that we send to the Convention.
Don Direnzo mentioned we would need a ruling on what we should do for the members. Cliff said he would find out what we would have to do from Ed Heath.
Reading of Communications; Renee read correspondence from senators to let people know that we will get both retirement and compensation for the veterans most was summarized and then passed around.
Don Ward mentioned that he got letters from senators for the veteran's retirement act. Bill 170
It was also mentioned that a letter was received from the LA Veterans Council and they were bringing the wall to Lewiston area.
Minutes of the Executive Committee; none this month
Reports of Committees;
Membership;
Service Officer; Don took a lady up to Togus to get medication for problems she had.
Hospital Committee; Nothing new to report no meeting this month.
Legislative Committee; We have contacted the senators
Chapter Home Committee; Renee called about property for the Group in West Bath but we are not able to see the property yet because the property is snow covered!
Moment of Silence and Salute; Cliff asked for a moment of silence for the departed members of the group.
Regular order of Business; Cliff Workman mentioned that we have been making money on Dog Tags. We need to keep up the sales. Cliff asked that we sell the remainder of the dog tags to the State Commander. Don Direnzo mentioned that we sold the dog tags for $ 4.00 each then we reduced the price to $2.00 each. This is confusing when you lower the price and some still have them.
Renee mentioned that she was upset when the group gave away dog tags to certain people and then others paid a lot of money for them.
A motion was made to sell the remaining dog tags to the State Commander for a $ 1.50 each this will finish the dog tags for the group! $69.00 cash from the State Commander for the remaining Dog Tags. Leo St.Pierre made a motion too re-sended the motion to sell the State Commander the dog tags. The motion to resend the motion was 2nd and approved!
Sell Forget Me Not's for the group at Wall Mart Meeting in April we will be looking to sell the poppies for May. Don Direnzo said Wall Mart will match our best day and we need to look into that for our group. Don Ward mentioned that we should look into going to different stores around the area like Shaw's and Shop and Save and the Military Base etc.
Good of the Order; Award letters were given out by Commander Workman to the members suitable for framing thanking them for all there help over the last year.
Cliff Workman mentioned that he was going to turn the meeting over to Don Ward the Sr. Vice Commander because of his interest in running for Commander.
Someone mentioned the Air Show and what to do for the sales of the poppies and maybe even sell hotdogs and soda. Have a booth and have fans.
Cliff Workman mentioned the State Department has a booth at the Air Show.
Leo St.Pierre mentioned that we needed to think of the Chapter 15 more.
David O'Connell mentioned that he wanted to buy back the dog tags from Ren'ee.
Ren'ee Said the reason she mentioned the Dog Tags was because She paid $4.00 each for them then gave some away and still had some in her drawer at home. And that we gave Greg Holmes 150 dog tags after he gave them away to National DAV Representatives at the National Convention and he was campaigning for him self to become State commander and to get a higher position in the National DAV.
Ren'ee mentioned that Cliff Workman worked hard to make the Dog Tags work that without his idea and work the dog tags wouldn't have been as successful as they were.
Cliff Workman showed the add he made up for last year.
A motion was made to make up an add for the group for this year.
Nine O' Clock Ceremony (at 9pm sharp) Takes precedence over what ever else is taking place at that time)
Motion to Adjourn; Leo StPierre made a motion to adjourn we adjourned at 8:58 pm.
Chaplain Donna Alley closed the meeting with a prayer.
Winner of the 50-50 drawing Renee Won and donated it back to the chapter!
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DAV Chapter 15 Monthly Meeting 02/06/2001
Opening Ceremony; Meeting called to order at 7:02 PM by Commander Workman he led us in the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officers; Adjutant called the officers Roll! 1 officer absent Jerry Elwell.
Introduction of Visitors;
Reading of the Minutes; Adjutant read the Minutes of January meeting a motion was made to accept the minutes as read and was second and approved.
Treasurers Report; Don Direnzo Report 2nd accepted as read!
Chaplain Report; given by Don Ward for Jerry Elwell had nothing new to report.
Cliff Workman Jerry Elwell was hurt had his arm in a sling! No one is in distress! Don Smiths wife had an accident side swiped a truck and hit a tree.
New Members and or Obligation; No new members present:
Unfinished Business; Don Direnzo and Don Ward nothing on the add we put in the paper for property for the group home!
Don Direnzo mentioned that there was property for sale in West Bath! Don Ward wants to put it in the media about entitlements for veterans!
Cliff Workman mentioned that we are going to be 1 of 2 chapters in the state that has a chapter home.
Don Ward mentioned that new service people that are getting out of the service don’t know what their entitlements are or what they are entitled to!
Don Direnzo mentioned that we need to put away the money to cover the rest of the year’s Expenses!
Cliff Workman mentioned that we cant use the money from the poppy sales to support the new home.
Dave Barlag mentioned that he thought that we were a dying breed and that we shouldn’t invest in a building because no one will be around to care for the building!
Don Ward mentioned that we need to get people interested in the DAV.
Leo St.Parie said that he had to go to these smelly old meetings that no one wanted to go to that but the DAV was there talking about what they were there for! Mentioned that we need to keep the money in the group for the group! But he felt that we may not be able to purchase the Group home but that the money should stay in the Group. But the groups that are making money have a group home and make lots of money like in the neighborhood of per year.
Renee mentioned that she has heard a lot of opinions and most correct. But the Group had a DREAM a Dream of having there own chapter home. And the only way the group could help veterans is to have a Chapter Home! To get funding and or get help for veterans programs etc we need a chapter home! That with the down sizing that is coming we will have lots of veterans needing help!
Ren’ee mentioned that we had Letters from old business, and the only letter that wasn’t sent was the letter to the Times Record. That Tom Elliot and the Elks Club had been sent a letter.
New Business: Don Direnzo said we had some transfers out of our chapter. Cliff Workman mentioned that he thinks that Greg Holmes transferred out of our chapter and Tim Seavey as well as Jerry Elwell and Don Smith also! They all transferred to Augusta Maine Chapter #1.
It was mentioned that the only transfer that was sent to us and National was Don Smith so far.
Cliff Workman mentioned that the State Convention meetings were going to be in Auburn and that he attended the planning meetings and that the suites were 50 per night and there would be more meetings on the Convention! Starts at 8:30 in the morning or 9 am it will be at Exit #12
The Auburn Inn is the name of the place. Cliff was at the meeting because he is 2nd junior vice for the state. We have 16 votes. Don Direnzo May 17 to the 20th of May. Chapter 22 has the Bingo!
Don Ward wants to send out postcards to members we need to send them notices we need to buy post cards! Ralph Barrett said: We need to time the business of sending out a post card to each and every member of the group to let them know. Don Ward said he would put out a list and a one page news letter to the group.
A motion was made by Dave Barlay to send out the News letter and not exceed a certain amount to send it out to all the members of the group was 2nd and approved!
Cliff Workman mentioned that there was a procedure in Article #3. No vote by proxy no guest would vote.
Nominations in February for officers for the New Year and the election for March! We will do everything at one meeting in March.
Communications: Renee read the communications letter from Greg Holmes at State Department! January 18, 2001 is the cut off date. It was read in February! Cliff Workman mentioned that there are reasons for letters being mailed out a month late! That death threats and other things have been made against the State Commander and others at the State Department office.
Minutes of the Executive Committee; none at this time.
Reports of Committees;
A Membership; no report
B Service Officer; Direnzo the fellow that he was suppose to help is having trouble giving him straight answers! Forrest Crossman’s wife is having trouble with the fact that he died.
Ralph Barrett was saying he can understand what Forrest Crossman’s wife was going through.
C Hospital Committee; Cliff Workman reported that there was a lot of yelling at the meeting but that is all!
D Legislative Committee; Renee mentioned the legislation she passed on over the computer. And the DAV CAN project for legislative action!
E Chapter Home Committee; Don Ward and Don Direnzo made a report on the Chapter home.
Moment of Silence and Salute;
Regular order of Business; Reported in New Business and in Old Business.
Good of the Order;
Nine O' Clock Ceremony (at 9pm sharp) (Takes precedence over everything else taking place)
Motion to Adjourn; a motion to adjourn was made Don Direnzo wanted to mention that he was glad to hear everything that was said! Cliff Workman said we are working together. Don said that he hoped that the other two people from Bristol and New Harbor stayed in the Brunswick Chapter! The motion was 2nd and approved we adjourned at 825 PM. Next meeting February 6, 2000!
50-50 The 50 - 50 was won by Nevio Agosta
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Opening Ceremony; Cliff Workman Opened the meeting at 7:05 PM on 1-02-2001 9 members present 1 guests.
Roll Call of Officers; One officer absent Jerry Elwell chaplain
Introduction of Visitors; Joan Ivester was introduced to the group.
Reading of the Minutes; The minutes were accepted as read 2nd and approved!
Treasurers Report; Ralph Barrett made a motion to accept the Treasurers Report it was 2nd and approved!
Chaplain Report; Jerry Elwell is ill his back is giving him a lot of problems and he is confined to a wheel chair.
The group will be giving him a fruit basket. Don bought it in to show us what it is! Ernest Jones was in the hospital and he sent a Thank You to the Group!
New Members and or Obligation;
Unfinished Business; Don Direnzo had a few phone calls about property for sale add we put in the news paper one of many was 3.2 acres on the Duram Road 19,000 for it 13 or 14 thousand possible! Don Direnzo wants to look at the property and wants people to go with him a lot of people volunteered Don Direnzo and Don Ward want to put the add back into the paper! For 1 week! Discussion followed about property and land.
New Business; Tim Seavey mentioned that Tom Elliott got a lot of flack about the party at the Elks! A motion was made to make letters to thank the people and the Elks from the Group to thank them for the party there was a second Motion to donate money back to the Elks club 2nd approved! Motion made to write 3 thank you letters 1 to the people and one to the Elks club motion 2nd and approved! One to the Editor of the Times Record praising the Elks Club!
Reading of Communications; Renee read the rules sent by Greg Holmes for voting! She also read the thank you from the Soup Kitchen!
Minutes of the Executive Committee; none at this time.
Reports of Committees;
A Membership; no report
B Service Officer; Don Direnzo Veterans organizations had a Christmas party at the hospital and Distributed the coupon books and took a bag of fruit to the hospital to 4 south. The VFW was represented well at the party! Don Direnzo will be working on a problem where a veteran lost his benefits because the post office said he was dead. Don will try to get his benefits reinstated!
C Hospital Committee; no meeting till next month
D Legislative Committee; Renee mentioned the new legislation and the possible loss of benefits because of the new administration!
E Chapter Home Committee; Don Ward and Don Direnzo made a report on the Chapter home.
Moment of Silence and Salute;
Good of the Order; Cliff Workman represented the group in Portland He also represented the group at other events and functions.
Motion to Adjourn; Don Ward made a motion to adjourn. The motion was 2nd and approved we adjourned at 815PM. Next meeting February 6, 2000!
50-50 The 50 - 50 was won by Don Ward $20 total Don donated it back to the group!
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Volunteer List For Chapter 15
Don Direnzo Deputy VAVS Representative and helps put on Monthly Patient Party's at nursing Home
Cliff Workman Patient Representative Volunteers and Veterans Rep on External Stakeholders Committee!
Arthur Sturtevant Monthly Nursing Home Party's
Tim Seavey Volunteer Driver
Jerry Elwell Veteran Services and VFW
Greg Holmes Veterans group Rep for the External Stakeholders Committee
and helps with monthly patient party's
Kathy Jacobs Pharmacy
Renee Chevalier Computer Lab
Write, Write, Write:
The only way we as a group have to stop the drain of our benefits and necessary Hospital and Medical care is to fight back with words. This is now our weapon of choice to stop the constant cuts to these benefits!
Here are the people to write to:
Sen.Olympia L. Snow (R)
174 Russell Senate Office Bldg.
Washington,DC 20510
(202) 224-5344
68 Sewell St. #101C
Augusta,Me. 04330
(207) 622-8292/ Fax (207) 622-7295
In Maine dial toll free 1-800-432-1599
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Sen.Susan M. Colins(R)
B40 Dirkson Senate Office Bldg.
Washington,DC 20510
(202)224-2523/224-2693 (fax)
150 Capitol Street 1st Floor
Augusta,Me.04330
(207) 622-8414/ Fax (207) 622-5884
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Rep.John Baldacci (D)
1740 Longworth Office Bldg.
Washington,DC 20515
(202) 225-6306
Post Office Box 858
Bangor,Me. 04402-0858
(207) 942-6935/ Fax (207) 942-5907
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Rep.Tom Allen (D)
1630 Longsworth Office Bldg.
Washington,DC 20515
(202) 225-6116/ Fax (202) 225-5590
234 Oxford Street
Portland,Me. 04101
(207) 774-5019/ Fax (207) 871-0720
A copy of a letter to our representatives:
Dear ( Representatives Name)
Thank you for your support. I am (if you are) a disabled veteran. As my representative I want you to support veterans in their fight to attain health care and benefits for medical problems they suffer from due to disabilities because of their service to the country.
I do not want moneys for veterans care to go to building roads or campaign reform or anything else not directly related to veterans care!
Sincerely Yours
(sign here)
by Chevalier
