DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Bill Kinnard Chapter #92 

"Regular Meeting Minutes" 
                            COMMANDER:  Daniel R. Floyd                                                                                                               
                              SENIOR VICE COMMANDER:  James G. Marley
                                1st JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER:  Gregory B. Rush 
                              ADJUTANT:  Cris Armington                                                                          
                              TREASURER:  Theodore R. Clevenger                                                                            		               CHAPLAIN:  Terrence G. Seidel                                                                                   
                              OFFICER OF THE DAY:  Gary Dandoy
                              SERGEANT-AT-ARMS:  Robert E. Chesnut
                              SERVICE OFFICER:  Lisandro V. Dehoyos "Sandy"
                              HISTORIAN/WEBMASTER:  Gregory A. Seidel
		               EXECUTIVE OFFICER:  Michael E. Glover
               EXECUTIVE OFFICER:  Robert “Bob” J. Erickson

The Commander called the REGULAR MEETING held at the Elks Lodge at Victorville California, on 14th January 2019 at 1:00pm to order.  There were 18 members present.
 
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:  The Adjutant called the roll of officers, all officers were in attendance accept; Senior Vice Commander James G. Marley, and Chaplain Terrence G. Seidel          
                                                                     
READING OF LAST MEETING MINUTES:  Decided not to have because last month was the Holiday party.      

TREASURER'S REPORT: Ted Clevenger presented the Treasurer’s Report.  All Items were discussed including checks/balances. 

BILLS AGAINST THE CHAPTER:  $49.80 for Verizon Communications cell phone for DAV.      

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:  Bo Bochiccio is home not able to get out and attend our meetings. Terence G. Seidel was sick and had been hospitalized, and James Ham is still in care down in Loma Linda, he is getting better but still is fighting infection from a wound on his leg.    

NEW MEMBERS:  Pastor Johnny Lewis, Ed Mitchel, Randy Armstrong, James Chapel and new transfer member Carlton King.   
 
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:  Bishop James Steele, Shannon Dunkle from Assembly Member Jay Obernolte’s Office, Kimberly Mesen VA Caseworker/Field Representative for Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) Office.           

READING OF COMUNICATIONS BY ADJUTANT:  No Communications were provided for this January Meeting.  November was the last copy of communications and no copy was present for review.  Commander mentioned that a mistake was made on the Officers Report as to the Chapters Address.  The Address needs to go back to the P.O. Box in Victorville.    
    
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  None

 NEW BUSINESS:  Commander mentioned that he assembled a Committee for revising and updating the chapters By-Laws and Standing Rules.  Committee member Gregory Seidel spoke on how the information is presented in the folders provided to the members, and how to submit ideas or changes by emailing the Chapters email.  Questions were asked, and questions were resolved with an overall agreement to hold discussions till next month after all members have had a chance to read and review.  Hopes are to have the Chapter vote and approve on the Changes twice before Aprils meeting this year.  Chapter Commander made motion to the Chapter to accept all audit committee work thus far, - Chapter made vote and approved the motion. Committee members include Gregory Seidel, Bob Erickson, and Michael Glover.    
Fred Daniels visited the Chapter as the Official visit from the District.
Vote was made and accepted by the Chapter to accept a copy of the latest version of our Chapter Standing Rules which was conducted in 2016 for the 2016 -2017 version.  Latest version was provided by past Commander Harvey F. De La Torre and will be provided to all members at the next meeting after copies are made. 
The Commander briefed the chapter, that after talking with State Department about auditing our Treasurer, Tammy Hernandez from the State Department recommended that all chapters should audit their Chapters Financial records twice a year.  First audit should be conducted prior to the Annual Financial Report submission which should happen between June 30th to Sept 30th and the other audit should take place between January and March, so Chapters have accurate accountability of their finances prior to the new year’s elections of new Officers. Commander made motion and put to vote a Committee consisting of our current Executive Committee, Bob Erikson, Greg Seidel, and Michael Glover as the Audit team to Audit the Treasurers Financial Records.  Motion for the Audit committee was approved by majority vote by the Chapter and motion was carried.   
Volunteer Rosters are now being required for both State Department and National.  Members attending the Department Mid-Winter Conference will be attending classes on how the Volunteer hours will be tracked and organized for summiting future forms.  
Commander brought to vote an amount of $1200 dollars to support 3 delegates to go to the State Department Mid-Winter Convention. Chapter members by majority vote approved the motion.
Commander reminded and briefed all members about the Feb 23rd DAV Veterans Claims Assistance Stand Down Day. Time of event will be from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
 
Commander made mention of State Department Rep Johnny Barnes and National Service Officer Steve Barnes will be at a city event on March 15th for assisting veterans with VA Claims

GOOD OF THE ORDER:   Pastor Johnny Lewis has a S.W.I.M (Seniors of Inquiring Minds) Greg Rush and Greg Seidel agreed to meet at the next meeting to discuss the Feb 23rd event.           
          
There being no further business the Commander adjourned the meeting at 1:52pm.  The next regular meeting will be held at Elks Lodge 14041 Hesperia Rd. Victorville, CA on Monday December 10th, 2018 at 1:00pm.

Ernie asked what date the Officers report was submitted to State Department.  Commander informed Ernie that the Officers Report was completed and on the Members Portal system it reflected that everything was updated.  

CALENDAR:
Feb:  23rd DAV Bill Kinnard Chapter #92 Service Officer's-Claims Assistance Day. Service Officers from various DAV Chapters within the District will be assisting local High Desert Veterans with filing VA service connecting Disability Claims. 
Feb:  24th – 27th DAV National Mid-Winter Conference Arlington, VA 
March:  11th DAV Victorville, CA Bill Kinnard Chapter 92 Members Meeting 
March:  ?? We coordinate with Jr. ROTC For Victorville High School - We go and evaluate High School Jr. ROTC Students on Military Dress and History.
March:  15th has a National and Department Mobile Service Officers that help at City event.   
March:  17th Elks invite us out for St. Patrick’s Day event. 
April:   8th DAV Victorville, CA Bill Kinnard Chapter 92 Members Meeting.  We have Elections and installment of new Officers.
April:  27th Last Saturday of the Month DAV Lunching Day at Barstow Veterans Home we provide $200 for food and support.  Contact Betty with Auxiliary for assistance with the program and helping the vets with passing out goods.  
Respectfully Submitted,

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Cris Armington  
Chapter Adjutant