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| | Minutes of Columbia River Detachment 826 Meeting of
12 June, 2008 | |
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| Opening Ceremony:
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| Introduction of Dignitaries:
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- Phil Ruhmshottel - Honorable Kennel Sr. Vice Chief Devil Dog, Worthy Pack Dog Robber & VAVS National Deputy Rep. and Past Department Commandant
- George LaFrazia - Department Chaplain, Worthy Pack Dog Trainer
- John Stofiel – Past Department Commandant, Department Public Information Officer
- Michael Wilson - Young Marine 6th Division Commander
- Jim Renton - Detachment Marine of the Year, Worthy Pack Mad Dog, Department Sgt. at Arms
- DD George Zeleznik - Worthy Pack Barking Dog
- DD Bob Vollmer - Worthy Senior Vice Pack Leader
- PDD Nona Mallicoat – Lewis and Clark Pound #225 Pound Keeper |
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| Introduction of Guests:
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Thomas May of Vancouver, WA - unfortunately was not introduced or recognized. |
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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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• Jerome (Jerry) H. Merrill sponsored by Roger Rueckert.
• Leonard Stonich sponsored by Bill Bailey. Joined Jan ‘57, 3rd Marines, 2 Med cruises, Sept. ‘61. |
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| Applicants Awaiting Oath of Membership:
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- John Stofiel moved to accept both applications for membership. Bill Bailey seconded, approved by consensus and both were given the appropriate oath of membership and welcomed by those members present with G. Andy LaFrazia. |
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| Presntation of Life Memberships:
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| Minutes of Previous Meeting:
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Motion made by Phil Ruhmshottel to accept as published in newsletter with corrections sent to the majority of membership via e-mail. Motion seconded by Bernard Kendall, carried by majority vote. |
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| Correspondence:
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• Copy of Daily Word article on Marion “Bogey” Bodganovich from 15 May, 2008.
• Department of Washington newsletter.
• Letter from Jacalyn Hardy, M.S., chief of voluntary service for the Portland VA in appreciation of our providing lunch for the patients in the Nursing Home. |
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| Report of Paymaster, Donald Cheney:
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(Absent) – Copy of report made available to the members present for review. Motion to accept made by Bob Rector, seconded by George LaFrazia, carried by majority vote. |
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| Report of Adjutant,
Wendy Graves:
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We have 125 total members in the Detachment with 23 delinquent in their dues. We are beginning a new fiscal year so there are no new recruitments to report. |
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| Report of Sickness/Distress:
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• Don Cheney had to have a pacemaker installed a couple of weeks ago but is recovering well and is home.
• Keith Fitch, leg problem – will require more running! |
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| Reports of Elected Officers:
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| Reports of Standing Committees:
| | Bob Costello Memorial Fund (BCMF), George LaFrazia:
Aided one Marine with rent expense in the last month. |
| | Clark County Veterans Resource Committee (CVRC),
Louis Baste:
A lot of subcommittees are confusing the issues. Have decided to try to keep 1 ½ service officers working through the end of this year at least. Office space expenses will be pro-rated. |
| | Marine Corps Coordinating Council (MCCC),
George Zeleznik: No report. |
| | VA Voluntary Service Committee,
George LaFrazia:
- New facility in Hillsboro will open this month. Looking for property for a clinic in Oregon City. New building planned for Vancouver for office space and all dental will be moving to Vancouver.
- Home visitation program is coming online. Asking for volunteers to visit home bound veterans and nursing home inpatients. Will need a lot more volunteers and will begin allowing nursing home visits again (did this many years ago but was stopped due to confidentiality issues).
- Vancouver VAMC has already seen more than 6000 more patients this year than they saw last year. Newly returning veterans are to be assigned to a primary care provider within 24 days. Over 1000 people showed up at the welcome home celebration last month and this will become an annual event. Welcome Home bags are now being provided to new veterans with phone cards, shopping incentives, chamber of commerce information and are being paid for by the Vancouver VAVS group (money raised by selling popcorn and ice cream).
- Would like to have one day a month for our detachment to run the popcorn machine (approx. 4 hours) as a fund raiser. Still also need drivers for the shuttles – need to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. |
| | Honor Guard,
Rex Hopper:
(absent): John Stofiel: 4 upcoming events – still working on staffing all of the events. Flag Folding at Legacy Hospital on June 14th, Posting of Colors and Flag Folding at Historical Museum on July 3rd, Mollala Parade on July 4th, August 2nd is Troutlake Parade (4th year leading the parade – great breakfast, nice drive up the Gorge). Need more volunteers and responses from Honor Guard members. |
| | Young Marines:
• Lewis and Clark Unit (Presented before Official Business Meeting): Nona Mallicoat: Lewis & Clark Young Marines Raffle: raised approx. $2700 for the Young Marines! A gentleman who works with a young marine parent won the AK47, Keith Fitch won the poncho liner.
• Lewis and Clark Unit: Nona Mallicoat: Took 42 Young Marines to the Starlight Parade after the graduation on May 31st. End of July, Operation Belleau Wood campout. August 7th - 17th: Operation Ocean Breeze – the unit will be visiting Camp Pendleton after raising over $20,000 total to make the trip. George Pobi: The YM’s were selected by Salmon Creek Legacy to run up the flag in front of the hospital on Flag Day (June 14th).
• 6th Division Young Marines: Mike Wilson: Young Marine Program just had national adult conference, 6th Division Young Marine of the Year (from Columbia River Unit) now also the National Young Marine of the Year. |
| | Boy Scout Program,
James Renton:
No report. |
| | Detachment History,
Lynn Bolte:
Absent. No report. |
| | Detachment Website,
Larry Stewart:
Still fighting hacker attacks, over 400 in the last month. Has been doing a lot of software revisions and is seeing a reduction in attempts. Only two spam attacks, both against George Zeleznik again! |
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| Reports of Special Committees:
| | Bylaws,
Larry Stewart:
No report. |
| | Awards,
George Zeleznik:
-Presented prior to Official meeting:
• Wendy Graves: appointed staff (Adjutant)
• Mike Wilson: nominated for Dept. Marine of the Year, presented with Distinguished Citizen award.
• Bob Rector: nominated for Dept. Marine of the Year, presented with Distinguished Citizen award.
• Jim Renton (presented by Mike Wilson): Staff Medal Elect, Commandant Medal Bronze, and Distinguished Service medal Bronze.
- Presented during regular business:
Awards presented to the following in recognition of their service and dedication to our Detachment: Mel Huffman, Lou Baste, Bernard Kendall, George Pobi, Phil Ruhmshottel, Keith Fitch. John Stofiel presented certificate of appreciation to Nona Mallicoat from the Military Order of Devil Dogs. |
| | Memorial Day,
George LaFrazia:
No Report. |
| | Veterans Day,
John Stofiel:
November 8th parade, will be presenting application in August. This is a Department of Defense sanctioned parade which will start with a 21 gun salute fired by Howitzer cannons from the Parade Ground of the Historic Reserve. |
| | Legislative,
Daniel Brennan:
Absent, no report. |
| | Marines History of Service,
John Hudson:
Absent, no report. |
| | Discovery Nursing Care Center,
Keith Fitch:
Keith Fitch – Good turnout, June 19th next function – probably pizza! |
| | Clark County Chamber of Commerce, John Stofiel:
Chamber held Annual Legislative Review on June 10th, detachment presented the Honor Guard. |
| | Clark County Museum, Roger Rueckert:
1st Thursday lecture was presented by Troutlake Forest Service Ranger on the history of the Forest Service. Next presentation on July 3rd, will feature our Detachment Honor Guard. Show at 1700, Presentation begins at 1900. |
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| Old Business:
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- Presented both before official meeting began and again during regular procedure: Still Need volunteers for Firewatch at the Elk’s Fireworks Stand: 6 positions still open, 16 members initially stated that they would stand watches. {Adjutant’s Note: All shifts have now been filled. Thanks to the following outstanding Marines: Jim Renton (two shifts!), Larry Stewart, Bob Rector, Lou Baste’, Lynn Bolte, John Stofiel, Roger Rueckert, Bernard Kendall, George LaFrazia, Bill Mangels, Wendy Graves (two shifts), Jan Howe, Phil Ruhmshottel, Rex Hopper (two shifts!), Ric McKenzie.}
- • Still need volunteers to start firewatch at the Elk’s Fireworks stand on the evenings of 2 July and 4 July. Shift runs from 2300 – 0900. Generally two people stand the entire watch together but the shifts may be split as long as the evening is covered. Mike Wilson, product will be delivered on the 27th – will need a guard on that evening as well, open for business at 1200 on June 28th and selling through July 5th. |
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| New Business:
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| Announcements:
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- Presentation before Official Meeting: by G. Andrew LaFrazia - Civil Engineering Officer, sent to Iraq served with 557th Expeditionary Red Horse, Al Asad – home of 2nd Marine Airwing, then replaced by 3rd MAW. Explained mission there and how the different services worked together. Bottled their own water after filtering through reverse osmosis.
- Presented during Official Meeting:
• The Military Order of Devil Dogs will be meeting on June 14th at Jollie’s Restaurant at 0800. The August meeting will be moving to the 40 et 8 Chateau. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Annual Devil Dog picnic on July 21st.
• Cpl Michael Devier has returned from Iraq and is preparing to move to Camp LeJeune. Baran is at the Stumps (29 Palms, CA) for electronics repair.
• Mark Hunt has moved to a small town South of Atlanta, GA working for an alternative energy company. Todd Gottfried will be returning from Germany this weekend, to meet his new baby girl! |
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| Good of the League:
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- Presented before Official Meeting: Lewis & Clark Young Marines Raffle: Nona Mallicoat – raised approx. $2700 for the Young Marines! A gentleman who works with a young marine parent won the AK47, Keith Fitch won the poncho liner.
- Presented during Official Meeting:
• Five Marines from Clark County have been killed in Iraq and will be submitted to the officers for approval to add to our list of Honor.
• Healing on the Home Front will meet Saturday, June 14, 0930-1130. 40 et 8 Chateau Loci Shed located at 7607 NE 26th Avenue, Vancouver WA.
• Sponsorships are now being solicited for the “All Military Gala” to be held at the Salem, OR Convention Center on 23 August, 2008. Information is available on the Sgt at Arm’s table. All proceeds from this event (which will feature 10 Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients as honorary guests) will be donated to Wounded Soldier programs. Marine Corps Family Foundation (founded by two Marine Corp Mothers whose sons were sent to Iraq – Non profit corporation) also a strong supporter of our Family Day and one son is a member of 6th ESB.
• Commissary and AAFES Sales will be available by truck June 27-29th at Camp Rilea, Warrenton OR and September 12-14 at Jackson Armory, Portland. Anyone who has military ID will be admitted to shop the truckload sale of commissary goods as well as fresh meat, produce and seafood. For more information please contact Public Information Officer John Stofiel or AAFES POC: Mary Bell (503) 335-4193. |
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| Closing Ceremony:
at 2026. | |
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| Next Meeting:
10 July, 2008
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| Present at Meeting:
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(24) John Bailey, Louis Baste, Chris Finck, Keith Fitch, Wendy Graves, Mel Huffman, Bernard Kendall, Andy LaFrazia, George LaFrazia, Jack Lewis, Nona Mallicoat, Jerry Merrill, Ralph Peabody, Stoney Stonich, George Pobi, Bob Rector, Jim Renton, Roger Rueckert, Phil Ruhmshottel, Chuck Solomon, Larry Stewart, John Stofiel, Bob Vollmer, Mike Wilson, George Zeleznik and Guest Thomas May. |
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| Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy L. Graves, Adjutant
Columbia River Detachment #826
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