chapter 776 january 2016 newsletter
TRANSCRIPT
7/23/2019 Chapter 776 January 2016 Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/chapter-776-january-2016-newsletter 1/3
Next Meeting January 27, 2016 at theBettendorf Public Library
7:00 P.M. - 1900 hours
“ N E V E R A G A I N W I L L O N E G E N E R A T I O N O F V E T E R A N S A B A N D O N A N O T H E R . ”
Vol. 19 Issue 1
Officers and Board of DirectorsPresident Greg Paulline 563 650-3055 Dir. David Woods 563 326-8723Vice-President Bruce Cheek 563 349-4129 Dir. Ed Gaudet 563 349-9456Treasurer Harold Hansen 563 505-9674 Dir. Bill Matthews 563 355-5618Secretary John Lavelle 563 355-4213 Dir. Steve Satre 563 289-1776Trustee. Lyle Peterson 563 386-1286 Dir. Larry Witt 563 388-7179
THE SPIRIT OF ‘776 J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 6 N E W S L E T T E R
V I E T N A M V E T E R A N S O F A M E R I C A C H A P T E R 7 7 6
Veteran
Service Officers
&Service
Coordinators
Clarke Barnes
309 944-3674
Ed Gaudet
563 343-9456
David Woods
563 326-8723
Ernest Ledjte
563 785-6182Tom Lemon
563 359-3201
Honor Guard
John Lavelle
563 355-4213
Web Master
Roger Granbois
7/23/2019 Chapter 776 January 2016 Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/chapter-776-january-2016-newsletter 2/3
Minutes of November 2015 Membership Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Paulline at 1900 hours. Officers present, Vice-preside
Bruce Cheek, Secretary, John Lavelle, Treasurer Harold Hansen. The members recited the pledge
allegiance and observed a moment of silence for POW/MIA and also for those still serving in harm
way. A sheet was passed for members to sign and add their email address. The minutes of the Octob
meeting were accepted as published in the newsletter. Harold Hansen informed the membe
concerning our current monetary situation. Nick Meyer from Modern Woodman presented a che
for matching funds for our Trivia Night. He told us that they can contribute to a local non-profit eve
three years. The check was for $4,402 to match what Larry Witt and David Woods made for us wtheir Trivia Night. Members in distress were reported as Papa, Steve Bredar, Clarke Barnes, B
Konrardy, and Tom Lemons. The chapter voted to donate $100 to the Military Explorers.
Steve Satre presented a coin to the manager of the Golden Corral as a recognition of their continu
support for Veterans on Veteran’s Day. Al Thede presented six coins to some “West-Enders” that a
veterans who meet for lunch together. Ed Gaudet presented a chapter coin to helpful lady at the V
Hospital. Dave Woods presented a chapter coin to a 2-star and a 3-star at the 33rd Honor Flight.
According to Larry Witt we are at 58 Individual Members, 123 Life Members, and 23 AVVA Membe
for the year.
There is no chapter meeting in December. Ed Gaudet told the members that we will distribute
Christmas baskets to needy veterans at a cost of $27.30 per basket. He also got another single veter
a $25 gift card from HyVee. Lyle Wiggins and Lynn Kindred helped Ed deliver the baskets. Also in t
holiday tradition we will meet at the McDonald’s by the Machine Shed on December 7th for t
annual Christmas visit to the Iowa City VA Hospital. This year we will have Santa Claus with us
cheer up the patients. We donated $300 to Toys For Tots this year as well as a number of individu
presents that members brought to the November meeting. We also donated $250 to Sgt. Pepper al
known as Santa Claus to be used to purchase gifts for local need youth.
Ed Gaudet reminded the members that there is still a need for a VSO or a Service Coordinator at t
VA Hospital. The chapter will help pay any expenses to become trained in this area. The Iowa Sta
Council of Vietnam Veterans of America will meet on December 5th. David Woods had his evaluatifrom the Veterans Committee for Scott County and this year $1.3 million dollars in veterans benef
were accrued by him and his office for Scott County veterans. The meeting was adjourned. Minut
submitted by John P. Lavelle, chapter secretary.
Iowa City VA Hospital Vis We had a very large and spirited gro
this past visit to the patients at the V
Hospital. Having Santa Claus was
added bonus for us as well as t pa ti ents . Sa nt a wo ul d en ter t
patients room and ask them if they h
been good, which always was follow
by first a laugh from the patient a
then a lie! They all said they had be
good! In the photo at the left Santa
hidden just beyond Lyle Peterson
head. I was told not to take anymo
pictures so this is all I was able to gfrom our visit.
7/23/2019 Chapter 776 January 2016 Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/chapter-776-january-2016-newsletter 3/3
Leisure Time Billiards
& Sports Bar845 Avenue of the Cities
East Moline , IL
Full Kitchen
2 Sports Bars
8 Dart Boards & 13 pool Tables
Legend’s Sports Bar
Mon.-Sat. 6 AM - 2 AM
Sun. 11 AM - 2 AM
2118 Harrison Dr. - Clinton, IA(563) 243-4266Monday thru Friday 3-6 pm
“2-for-1” 16oz cansSHOWING ALL NFL GAMES
htt ://le endss ortsbar.home.mchsi.com/
Supportour
Sponsors
(Show them this Newsletter)
CHRISTMAS PARTY WAS AWESOMEWe had over thirty people at this year’s Christmas party. The meal was excellenand there was enough to make everyone full, some attendees were even able t
bring home a to-go box. A big thank you to Greg and Terri Paulline for organizin
this event. They had some exciting prizes and several people were thrilled to b
the recipients of those prizes. The early games to help break the ice and ge
everyone in a proper holiday spirit were very successful. This annual affair is
great beginning of the holiday season and affords an opportunity to share with th
members the camaraderie and good will that strongly exists within our chapter.