Aug 27, 2022
Veteran’s Club Meeting, June 12, 2022
Following breakfast, the Veteran’s Club meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM by Vice President Howard Berger in the absence of President Goody Morrison. There were 24 members in attendance.
Secretary Cal Hunter reported that the minutes of the previous meeting were posted on the club’s website, and called for a motion to accept the minutes. A motion was made, seconded, and passed by the membership.
The financial report was given by Treasurer David Weissman and the balance in the club’s treasury was in excess of $7,500.
The Donation Chairman, Jules Harper announced that Mel Kantor contracted for the use of Earl Stewart’s boat for 8 people at $1,000.00 donation per person. In addition, Jules noted that he arranged for a number of golfing trips, the proceeds of which would be donated to the Veteran’s club
The Vice President announced that there would be a ceremony at the flagpole in honor of Veteran’s Day, November, 11th.
Mike Silverman announced that a memorial plaque to honor deceased veterans of Valencia Reserve would be presented on that day.
The meeting was then followed by a presentation by Vice president Howard Berger, detailing his wartime experiences in Vietnam.
Howard enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1965. He was sent to Vietnam and served as the company mail clerk for most of his tour of duty there. He was also assigned to occasional patrol duty. He followed his discussion with a video tour of wartime Vietnam, and Okinawa where he was able to spend leave time. It was a very revealing presentation of the dangerous time in American history.
At the conclusion of Howard’s presentation, the 50-50 raffle was held. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Cal Hunter, Secretary