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| | Minutes of Columbia River Detachment 826 Meeting of
12 January 2012 | |
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| Opening Ceremony:
1900 | |
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| Introduction of Dignitaries:
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| Introduction of Guests:
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• Opened with a joint presentation by Peggy Leinwever on the Veteran’s Therapeutic Court, here in Clark County, established by Judge Zimmerman. Peggy discussed the need for the court as an alternative to the traditional justice system, when working with veterans dealing with the effects of PTSD, and the fund raising projects in support of the activity. For more information do a Google search on the Clark County Veteran’s Court.
• Richard Wolf: who joined the Corps in ‘56 and served on the Rock and at MCAS El Toro as a jet mechanic on the F8’s.
• Tory Hendrickson: who will be retiring from the Corps in the coming month after serving in several billets including security and 3011.
• Linda Stern: who joined the Corps in ’81 at Paris Island, and served as a 2531 communications type on the Rock and at 29 Palms. |
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| Roll Call of Elected Officers:
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| Quorum of Board of Trustees (Elected Officers) Present:
Yes | |
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| Application(s) for Membership:
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• Richard Wolf
• Linda Stern |
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| Applicants Awaiting Oath of Membership:
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• Richard Wolf
• Linda Stern
A motion to approve the applications of the two candidates for membership was made by Marine LaFrazia and 2nd by Marine Hooper – Carried. The two Marines were sworn in by our Commandant with proper ceremony. |
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| Presentation of Life Memberships:
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| Minutes of Previous Meeting:
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• Motion to accept the December minutes as posted, Marine Hooper, 2nd Marine Zeleznik - carried. |
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| Correspondence:
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• Agenda for the Clark County Veterans Resource Committee for 11 January 2012
• Copies of the Retirement Connection Guide of Greater Portland and Vancouver, and an invitation to a gathering at the Gerding Theater on 12 January 2012 between 1600 and 1900.
• A copy of the Fort Vancouver Times.
• An army calendar from The National Museum of the US Army. |
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| Report of Paymaster, Rex Hopper:
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• Marine Hopper reported that he will be moving the Detachment’s accounts to the Columbia Credit Union in the next few days as authorized at last month’s meeting.
• A motion to move the remaining funds in the Discovery Nursing & Rehab lunch account to the Veteran’s Needs account and close the Discovery Nursing & Rehab account was made by Marine Rector, 2nd Marine LaFrazia - carried.
• A motion was made to accept the report made by Marine Baste, 2nd Marine Zeleznik - carried. |
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| Report of Adjutant,
James Renton:
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| Report of Sickness/Distress:
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Our Associate Member McKenzie is under in home care by Hospice and they have helped him with his pain management. |
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| Reports of Elected Officers:
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| Reports of Standing Committees:
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Bob Costello Memorial Fund, George LaFrazia:
No activity.
Clark County Veterans Resource,
Louis Baste:
Lou reported that he is serving as the Chairman of the committee while the chair is recovering from heart surgery. The free clinic and the dental clinic are not being utilized as hoped. The services rendered last month had a value of $6,750.00 assigned.
Marine Corps Coordinating Council,
John Stofiel: Marine Stofiel reported that he is stepping down as a Director, and that the Christmas party was well attended.
VA Voluntary Service Committee,
George LaFrazia:
Bee Close is now serving as Chairman; there was no meeting in January with the next meeting scheduled for February.
Honor Guard,
Keith Fitch:
Reported on the honor guard’s upcoming events.
Young Marines:
• Recruit Class underway with 34 candidates, with a current complement of 75 YM’s in the unit.
• A change of command within the YM’s command structure was held.
• The YM’s presented the Colors at a recent Trailblazer game.
• There is a new unit being organized in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
• Jr. and Sr. Leadership courses are being organized for May 9th to the 13th in Reno.
Boy Scout Program,
James Renton:
No Report
Detachment History,
Lynn Bolte:
Looking for additional materials for the scrapbook.
Detachment Website,
Larry Stewart:
Absent |
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| Reports of Special Committees:
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Bylaws,
William Hauser:
No report.
Awards,
Wendy McKenzie:
No Report.
Memorial Day,
George LaFrazia:
No Report
Community Military Appreciation,
William Hauser:
• Vancouver Barracks Military Association will have new displays commemorating Pearl Harbor’s 70th Anniversary.
• Clark County Veterans Court will hold an open house at the Lexington House 15 January from 1200 to 1600. 22 January there will be a dinner and entertainment at the Lexington House from 1500 to 1800. Tickets are now $20 or $30 the day of the event.
• Veterans Assistance Center will hold a celebration and fund raiser on 13 April at the 40et8 to commutate the first anniversary of their opening.
• Northwest Historical Perspective’s Frank Krone announced that there will be having lectures on the Battle of Shilo and ten other forts here in the northwest.
• USS Ranger Committee reported that they are still working with the BNSF to close the railroad bridge on the Columbia River for 24 hours to allow the Ranger to move upstream to Fairview. The railroad is not open to the idea.
Legislative,
William (Skip) Barnes:
• On 20 December the Governor signed a bill which will allow for time spent in the military service to count towards apprenticeship programs in the trades and the nursing fields.
• There are 14 bills currently before the Legislature, which are currently being reviewed by various Committees.
Marines History of Service,
John Hudson:
No Report
Discovery Nursing Care Center,
Keith Fitch:
The management of the Prestige Home is assisting with the costs of the luncheon. The next lunch will be 20 January 2012.
Clark County Museum, Roger Rueckert:
No Report |
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| Old Business:
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| New Business:
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| Announcements:
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• The First Marine Division Association will be holding it’s reunion in Portland next summer, more to follow. |
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| Good of the League:
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• All but six of 1,025 coins have been sold and those will be gone shortly. A final accounting will be given next month. |
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| Closing Ceremony:
Appropriate. | |
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| Next Meeting:
1900 09 February 2012
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| Present at Meeting:
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Skip Barnes, Lou Baste, Lynn Bolte, Keith Fitch, Bill Hauser, Rex Hopper, John Hudson, Bob Rector, John Stofiel, Mike Wilson, George Zeleznik, Jim Renton, Troy Hendrickson, Lynn Bolte, Roger Rueckert, Dave Hancock, Bernard Kendall, Phil Ruhmshottel, George LaFrazia, Henry Lasch, Richard Wolf, Linda Stern |
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| Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Renton; Adjutant
Columbia River Detachment #826
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