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Meeting Report for November 13, 2008
The meeting was called to order by the President Desi Arnaiz at the
Prince William County Animal Shelter.
Other attending Chapter officers were Vice President Gordon Tassi, Treasurer
Tony Midgett and Secretary Bob Pace.
Other attending members, associates and guests were, Darrell Harvey
VVA, Ginger Harvey AVVA, Harry Hittle AVVA, Fred Tompkins
VVA.
Desi requested the attendees stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Inspirational opening Some inspirational words were said
to open the meeting by Gordon.
Secretary Report for October was distributed and
accepted.
Treasurer Tony reported that the Chapters checking
account has a balance of $4,430.52.
For more information email Tony at
tonymidgett@comcast.net
AVVA Report Ginger reported that she and Harry are going
to attend the VVA Virginia State Council meeting to be held in Virginia Beach,
VA on December 12 - 14 2008.
The Chapters AVVA membership is still at 9 members.
Ginger reported on her trip to Operation Stand-Down Nashville,
TN. Ginger was one of the performing artist at this event.
Harry reported he had pickup the ten baskets and aluminum cooking pans
for the Chapters Holiday Food Basket program.
Committee Reports - Membership Darrell reported VVA has
77 members.
Community Service Gordon reported the next cleanup of
Hillendale Dr. would be November 15, 2008.
No other reports at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VVA Virginia State Council The next VVA Virginia State
Council meeting well be in Virginia Beach, VA on December 12 - 14 2008.
Desi for VVA and Ginger for AVVA are going to be at this meeting for
the Chapter. The meeting will be held at the Best Western Oceanfront, Virginia
Beach, VA.
Holiday Food Basket Program This years program well be
on December 13, 2008 from 12:00 1:30 PM. Place is still at the USO
Woodbridge, VA - Marys Way community.
Bob will place the food order and details as to who will pickup the
food shall be discuss at the next meeting.
Chapter Holiday Dinner The Chapter Holiday dinner this
year well be at the Charboil Grill at 14239 Potomac Mills Road,
Woodbridge, VA. The date of the dinner is to be on December 20, 2008 starting
at 7:00 PM.
Well try to get a copy of the buffet menu to post a head of time
for all to review.
NEW BUSINESS
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Added to the Chapters
web site is a new page with informational / links to other web sites on
treatments and how to cope with PTSD.
Also some publications that may be down loaded have been placed on this
web page with, information to help family members deal with the problem of
PTSD.
Other Business:
Veterans Day Chapter President Desi Arnaiz was a
guest speaker at American Legion Post 10 in Massassas, VA on
Veterans Day.
VVA National Bob reported that VVA National is getting
ready to move their offices into a new building this summer. The location
of the new building shall still be in Silver Springs, MD.
VVA Nationals membership has reached over 58,000 members
nation wide. VVA National is trying to make it to 60,000 members by the National
Convention this coming year.
Also the VVA National collectibles store, on the VVA National web site,
is having a 50% off sale. Now is the time to buy!
Inspirational closing Some inspirational words to close
the meeting were said by Tony.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned November
13, 2008.
Next Meeting - The Chapter's next meeting will
be held on December 11, 2008 at 7:30 PM
in the Prince William County Animal Shelter Training Room. For
more information call Bob at (703) 680-1329 or email -
rpace261@aol.com.
Respectfully submitted by -
Chapter Secretary: Bob Pace
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is the nation's only congressionally
chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely to the needs of
Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA's, founding principle is "Never
again will one generation of veterans abandon another."
To contact the Chapter write to:
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #617
P.O. Box 266
Woodbridge, VA 22194
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