Next Meeting November 25, 2015 at the MILESTONES in DAVENPORT

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. 18 Issue 11

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 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 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

VeteranService Officers

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CoordinatorsClarke Barnes309 944-3674Ed Gaudet

563 343-9456David Woods563 326-8723Ernest Ledjte563 785-6182 Tom Lemon

563 359-3201

Honor GuardJohn Lavelle563 355-4213

Web MasterRoger Granbois

roger@granbois.net

On the map above, X indicates Milestones. Coming from the West you can turn right directly into the parking lot, coming from the East there is a traffic light on Tremont and you can turn left and go beyond Frito Lay and turn right, drive behind Frito Lay and turn right again and then Milestones is just to your North as you drive behind the Frito Lay building, parking will be to the West side of the building.

Minutes of October Membership Meeting The meeting was called to order by President Paulline at 1900 hours. Officers present, Vice-president Bruce Cheek, Secretary, John Lavelle, Treasurer Harold Hansen. The members recited the pledge of allegiance and observed a moment of silence for POW/MIA and also for those still serving in harms way. A sheet was passed for members to sign and add their email address. The minutes of the September meeting were accepted as published in the newsletter. Harold Hansen informed the members concerning our current monetary situation. Members in distress that we are aware of at this time include Steve Bredar, Bob Konrardy, Edwin Hildebrand, Tom Lemons, Sandy DeGeeter, Doug Dee, and Denny Grey. Larry Witt, the membership chairman shared that we have 71 Life members, 117 individual members, and 22 AVVA member so far this year. Hopefully some of the individual members will take advantage of the low cost life membership before it is too late. Ed Gaudet spoke about the finance committee and their current plans to include Thanksgiving baskets and the funding of the next VA Hospital visit on December 7th. As usual we will meet at the McDonalds by the Machine Shed and leave from there at 8:00 a.m. to go to Iowa City. Larry Witt said that we had 15 tables for the Trivia Night and made approximately $2200for the evening. A good time was had by all in attendance. A number of Veterans Day events were discussed at the meeting. The honor guard joined with Chapter 299 to march in the Davenport Parade and also took part in the Bettendorf observance. This years Christmas Party will again be held at American Legion Post 26 and the cost per person will be $16 just as it was last year. The party is planned for December 10th. The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by John P. Lavelle, chapter secretary.

VVA & AVVA Life Membership $100Contact Larry Witt wittlarry@rocketmail.com

Provide a copy of your DD 214 for VVA

Thanks to Ed Gaudet, a memorial bench was placed at Davenport Memorial Cemetery near the All Vets Memorial. It honors the memory of Terry L. Berg. A dedication will take place in the future.

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Leisure Time Billiards & Sports Bar

845 Avenue of the CitiesEast Moline , IL

Full Kitchen

2 Sports Bars

8 Dart Boards & 13 pool Tables

DRIVERS NEEDED FOR IOWA CITY VA CHRISTMAS

VISIT.W e w i l l m e e t a t t h e McDonalds near The Machine Shed and leave from there around 8:00 a.m. We are back by 1:00 p.m. We need vehicles to carry stuff. If you have never taken part in this chapter activity you should be there December 7 and be ready to share the holiday spirit. Santa may be there too!

Chapter Christmas Party December 10, 2015

American Legion Post 26 702 W. 35th Street Davenport, Iowa

Cost per person $16 Doors open 5:30 P.M.