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:  Ernest R. Bockhorn                                                                         
                              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   

The Senior Vice Commander called the REGULAR MEETING held at the Elk's Lodge at Victorville California, on October 8th, 2018 at 1:00pm to order.  There were 18 members present. 

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:  The Adjutant called the roll.  Daniel Floyd, and Terrence Seidel were absent and excused, all others were present.

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:  New visitor Abigail Estelle soon to be new member,  Robert Read, Founder of Spring Valley Lakes (SVL) Veterans Club in Victorville CA, and soon to be new Chapter Adjutant Chris Arminton.     

READING OF COMUNICATIONS:  Adjutant Ernie Bockhorn reported on the Saturday October 6th Victorville Fall Festival.  Thanks were giving to all volunteers who helped with setting up the booth and receiving donations an etc..., Jim Marley, Greg Rush, Ted Clevenger, Greg Seidel, and Jon Uzonyi. Throughout the day from 9:00am to 4:00pm we received 7 new veterans that signed up for Service Officer Claim’s assistance.  Donations were received for hats and bracelets and we educated veterans and the community about what the DAV is and what services we can assist veterans with.                                                                        

READING OF LAST MEETING MINUTES:  All attending members were handed the last months regular meeting minutes.  Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by the chapter with no corrections needed.       

TREASURER'S REPORT: Ted Clevenger presented the Treasurer’s Report.  All members were notified of the new Treasurer's Report form, and all Items were discussed including checks/balances.  Also discussed how we are going to change the Chapter DAV phone from a home landline to a new mobile cell phone. 

BILLS AGAINST THE CHAPTER:  $50.00 for Verizon Communications home phone for DAV.  When we switch to cell phone it will increase this cost but then should go back down.      

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:  Johnny Barnes, District Representative is out of ER and is feeling well again. Had a medical appointment so he could not attend the meeting.   

REPORTS ON COMMITTEES:  Executive Officer Greg Seidel briefed members on the progress with revising and updating our current Chapter Constitution / Bylaws and Standing Orders.  Also briefed members on how to log in to DAV members portal, the chapters Facebook and stressed the need for volunteers for all upcoming future events.  

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  
NEW BUSINESS:  Adjutant briefed members of the upcoming events:  On October 13th, the Elks Lodge will be hosting a Veterans Out Reach Program and addressed the signup sheet for volunteers.  On the 30th of October through November 12th is the Golden Corral Forget Me Not fundraiser and he really stressed the need for volunteers. Also volunteers will be needed for the Veterans Day Parade in Victorville on the 12th of November and we would like to have a good turnout.  

CALENDAR

OCTOBER 2018:
October 13th at B.P.O. Elks Lodge 14041 Hesperia Rd, Victorville, CA 92395 , The Elk's Lodge will be hosting a veteran’s outreach day with Service VSO Officers.  Will need Volunteers for setting up a booth and educating the public on DAV programs and opportunities.  
Golden Corral Forget Me Not Fundraiser for DAV is starting on October 30th and end on Veterans Day November 12th VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED,  2 shifts per day, first shift is 12:00pm to 4:00pm second shift will be 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  

NOVEMBER 2018:
Veterans Day Parade, Victorville.   Meet at Tracy and 6th street at 8:30am Parade starts at 9:00am from Tracy and 7th Street, on November 12th.
Golden Corral's Veteran Appreciation Day will be on the 12th Veterans Day and will start at 4:00pm to DAV and DAVA Meeting will be held on November 13th at 1:00pm at B.P.O. Elks Lodge 14041 Hesperia Rd, Victorville, CA 92395.
 
GOOD OF THE ORDER:   Robert Read, Founder of Spring Valley Lakes (SVL) Veterans Club in Victorville CA presented the Chapter with an opportunity to have the Chapters logo and design on an 18" X 18" Paver Plaque that will be unveiled on a new memorial on Veterans Day in Spring Valley Lakes.  Motion was made by Greg Seidel and second Ted Clevenger and all members were in favor for the $300 18" X 18" plaque.  

There being no further business the Commander adjourned the meeting at 1:52pm.  The next regular meeting will be held at Elk's Lodge 14041 Hesperia Rd. Victorville, CA on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 1:00pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Ernest R. Bockhorn
Chapter Adjutant