May 2, 2022
President Goody Morrison called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. with the reciting of the
Pledge of Allegiance. There were 28 members in attendance.
A new member Don Birnbaum, who served in the U.S. Army in 1957, was introduced to the club.
Secretary Cal Hunter reported that the minutes of the last meeting had been posted on the club’s website and a motion was made, seconded, and accepted by the membership.
The Treasurer’s report followed with David Weissman indicating that the success of the Veteran’s Club Car Show resulted in a donation of $5,000 to the Wounded Veteran’s Relief Fund. To date the club has donated in excess of $150,000. The balance in the club’s account is now $7,320.
Steve Osterman reported on the successful blood drive, and asked for volunteers for the upcoming November blood drive.
Mike Heiserman reported on the very successful Car Show. Me l Kantor won 2nd prize for his 1965 Rolls Royce. Tom Nowak took over 700 photos of the event and detailed the extensive display of antique and special vehicles.
Jules Harper detailed the outstanding work that Mike Heiserman did to prepare for and arrange and coordinate the extensive details to make the Car Show such an outstanding success. The following members were also cited for their great and tireless efforts in helping Mike facilitate the operation of the show: Bill Poires, Mel Sherin, Arthur Novsum, Mike Epstein, and David Cohen.
New business was next on the agenda with Goody Morrison announcing that new hats were available and being ordered in a desert style. Goody also announced that the decor for the upcoming vets club dance would reflect the blue and yellow colors in honor of Ukraine.
Goody, and apropo of his previous discussion of military armaments and explosives, indicated that the Ukraine has received new claymore type mines which can be remotely controlled.
Tom Wood gave a presentation detailing his recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. He said it was a poignant and emotional experience honoring veterans of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The oldest veteran was 97 years old and the youngest was 62. There were celebrations to and from the airports which included fire personnel, policemen, and friends and relatives.
The meet was adjourned at 5:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Cal Hunter, Veteran’s Club Secretary