VVA Chapter 1069 Meeting Report for: Aug 8-11-2021
[posted on: 8-15-2021]
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The meeting was held at Mikeska’s BBQ, (located on Hwy 59) El Campo, TX.
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A big thanks from the chapter to Mikeska's BBQ for showing the Welcome message for our members, on their new
big business sign (see photo below). It is much appreciated by the membership!
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Newly elected President, Joe McCreary opened the meeting at 7:00 PM (see photo below).
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
A prayer was given by Joe and he then recessed the meeting for the evening meal.
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After the meal, Joe re-opened the meeting at 8:00 PM
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All those members who were having birthdays in August were recognized and Happy Birthday was sung by all.
Happy Birthday to member spouses, Carolyn and Sharon!
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Joe then introduced the chapter's newest member, Tom Watkins. Welcome Home Tom!
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The membership was then reminded that Veteran's Day is Nov 11th, and that there will be a Veteran's Day family
celebration at Ryan Lake on Sat, Nov 13, for all our chapter membership and family members. This is a great
opportunity for us to get together and have some fun, and to bring out those grandkids for some fishing. All
chapter members are encouraged to attend and bring the kids & grandkids. And of course fishing will be
available for you, your kids and grandkids. Bring rods/reels and bait; lawn chairs, snack or dessert, and adult
beverages. Evening meal, tea and water will be provided.
Note that our VVA Chapter 1069 has participated in many Veterans Family Day celebrations for our chapter hosted by
Mike Ryan of El Campo. Mike is a big supporter of all Veterans. Use the links below to view the reports of some of
those past events.
Veterans Family Day 2020
Veterans Family Day 2019
Veterans Family Day 2018
Veterans Family Day 2017
Veterans Family Day 2016
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Joe then mentioned that our VVA Texas State Council chapter (TSC) would be holding the 2nd of their twice-a-year
meetings, in Denton, Texas, on October 22-24. He said that we plan to send two delegates to this meeting. If you
would like to be a delegate and attend this meeting, please notify Joe or Larry.
Use the link below to visit our VVA Texas State Council (TSC) website:
VVA Texas State Council (TSC) Website
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Leonard Sternadel (see photo below) then gave a short presentation regarding the current/future status of the
monthly veterans group sessions, lead by VA Service Officer, James Bailey, that some of our membership have
been attending the past years.
These group sessions have been held mornings, at the EC library on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
There were several possible options presented by Leonard for our membership to consider.
(1) would our membership consider have video conferencing with Bailey, versus live attendance at the EC library.
(2) the possibility of changing the location and time of the group sessions, from Wed morning sessions at the
EC libary, to Wed afteroon sessions (say 4:00pm or so) at Mikeska's BBQ Banquet room (same place we hold the Wed
evening meeting). This Wed afternoon option would make it easier for our members to attend both the group session
and our monthly chapter meeting. Note that the group session at Mikeska's could be held either as a video conference,
with Bailey participating via video, or, he may attend personally. If we opted for the video conference, Bob would
put Bailey up on the projector screen, and Bailey would be able to view and hear all attending the group session.
We will discuss this issue further at the next meeting so have your questions and comments ready. Much thanks to
Leonard for addressing this issue and for all his help with the past Bailey veterans group sessions.
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Note that 28 members & spouses attended this meeting.
The chapter officers and directors thank all those that attended the meeting.
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Next chapter meeting is: Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
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