VVA Chapter 1069 Meeting Report for: Oct, 10-11-2017
[posted on: 11-15-2017]
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The monthly VVA chapter 1069 meeting was held in the big banquet room at Mikeska's BBQ (located on Hwy 59), in El Campo, Tx.
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We had another great turnout at this month's meeting - 40 members and 14 guests! - A BIG Thanks to all those who attended!
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VVA Chapter 1069 President, Leonard Sternadel, declared the meeting open at 1900 hours.
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The following Board members were present: Sternadel, Steelman, F. Kulcak, Mahlmann, Woods, Neumann and Supak.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited and a prayer was said.
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Sternadel then recessed the meeting for the evening meal and then reconvened the meeting open at 1945 hours.
The following business was then transacted.
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Sternadel introduced Jose Riveria as guest and prospective new chapter member.
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Sternadel then announced that Dana and Carolyn brought
several Halloween themed cakes for desert - See photo below. Much thanks to Dana and Carolyn for taking the time to bake
cakes for all of us to enjoy!
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Sternadel then talked about those chapter members that had sustained property and house damage caused by hurricane Harvey.
He felt this was a good time to have an expert speak and present an overiew of various insurance policy coverages, especially
those policies regarding flood and windstorm questions that some folks may have. He then
introduduced JoAnn Marik, a Germainia Insurance Representative
for the Wharton County area - See photo below. In her presentation, she stressed everyone to be sure and review their policies
and go to their individual insurance representative and ask questions!
The chapter wants to thank JoAnn and the other attending insurance folks for taking the time to attend and give a presentation
at our monthly meeting.
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The minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.
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Dwight Winkler then gave his monthly benefits presentation with 2-pg handout.
This month's handout from Dwight included all the topics shown below. Use the link below to View or Print the handout.
Pages 1
(1) BENEFITS CONTACT INFORMATION
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(2) VA BENEFITS PAYMENT SCHEDULE
(3) MILITARY RECORDS
(4) VA UPDATES RATING CRITERIA FOR DENTAL DISABILITIES
(5) FREE FLU SHOTS
(6) VA UPDATES RATING CRITERIA FOR DENTAL DISABILITIES
(7) CAMP LEJEUNE PRESUMPTIVE DISEASES
CLICK HERE to View or Print the Oct 2017 Handout
CLICK HERE to visit Dwight's Veterans Benefits page on our website
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Sternadel then reminded everyone of the following upcoming event dates...
- The Cutoff for the VVA TSC's Hurricane Harvey Relief Program for Veterans is October 12th.
- The Everyday Heroes fundraiser is scheduled for October 25th, at the El Campo Civic Center.
- The Vietnam Veterans Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 11th, at Ryan Lake.
- Our Chapter Christmas Party (YES, Christmas is almost here!) is scheduled for December 13th!
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Sternadel then reminded everyone that the NFL Conference Headquarters phone number to call, if you want to protest againts the
various NFL football teams member's behavior during the singing of the National Anthem, is: (212) 450-2000.
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There being no further business, President Sternadel declared the meeting adjourned at 2045.
Much Thanks goes out to Chapter Secretary, John Steelman, for providing the meeting minutes, from which this report was created!
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