Meeting Minutes 2024
Chapter 925 Meeting - January 2
Meeting called to order at 7: 00 PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors:
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, Bob McCann, Johnny
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $
Membership: 124 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 141
Correspondence - none
Honor Guard - Veterans weekend, did 8 different events in 3 days. This year we only did 30 events…lot less funerals. Funeral coming up Saturday. February 4th at St. Michael’s is a service about the 4 Chaplains.
AVVA - none
Chaplain -
Fundraising: Walmart needed a voided check to get us recognized as a legitimate non-profit.
Old Business:. Christmas - handed out 4 gift cards and 2 checks. Community Kitchen very appreciative.
New Business: Mike Holmes, former president, died in car accident in Tennessee
Easter Sunday is 2 days prior to our meeting. That meeting is cancelled. April is Election Month so we will do elections in March. State Council meeting in February. Leadership Conference coming up in August. It is Reno, NV. Region 3 just merged with Region 4.
Hector spoke about our chapter and how strong we are.
Meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM
Chapter 925 Meeting - February 6
The Secretary was on COVID quarantine and did not attend the meeting. These are notes from President Rich Gregory
Our meeting lasted 30 minutes and covered the following:
Ron handed in a $150 donation from a funeral service the HG performed.
Doug Layman presented another check from his golf tournament for $100.
Ron discussed the 4 Chaplin service at St. Michael’s.
Informed the members that we will have five days of fundraising this year at Walmart and the signup sheet will be available at the March meeting.
The body voted to hold elections that night and the only new officers are Jamie Lleras as VP and MJ Hayes as 1st VP.
The gentleman named Mike, who had given out books about Vietnam before, was at the meeting and handed out an additional 10 books.
State meeting is February 19th in Columbia.
On a side note we had 24 members eat dinner and donated $70 for the tip.
Chapter 925 Meeting - March 5
Meeting called to order at 6:56PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors:
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, Bob McCann, Johnny
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $
Membership: 123 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 140
Correspondence - none
Honor Guard - 3 funerals, 1 more on Friday, golf outing this weekend, 29th service at Tupelo Bay
AVVA - none
Chaplain -
Fundraising: May at the Walmart in Garden City
Old Business:. Rich spoke on getting a burial at Florence National Cemetery
Jaime spoke on how to get spouse buried with you in a National Cemetery.
New Business: Parade on May 25, Military Appreciation
$500 donation for our Cub Scout Troop 899
Looking to do trade school scholarship - Bob McCann. Rick Power will contact Dr. Maxey to see what school.
Ron Thornton - Pelican game, chapter invited
Rick spoke about a meeting sponsored by Russell Fry. If you are 100% disabled with VA, spouse is entitled to VA benefits. If you are 100%, wife can get insurance thru ChampVA.
Mike with the books brought a packet on Vettix.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM
Chapter 925 Meeting - May 7
Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors:
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, Bob McCann, Johnny, Bob McCray
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence - Gold Star Mothers looking for donation.
Josh Carroll talked about the 22 suicides each day of veterans and the app that he is working on for veterans for free
Honor Guard - 4 events since last meeting. 5 for this month. Pelican game - Saturday 5 PM- present colors, etc. May 17 funeral in Hillcreast, May 25 - parade, May 27 - Memorial Day in Conway, May 29 - MOAA golf outing. Black short sleeves until after Memorial Day
AVVA - none
Chaplain - Terry Steer will have back surgery on Friday
Fundraising: May 24-25 at Garden City Walmart
Old Business:. Bob McCann is still working on scholarship. Waiting to hear back from National
New Business: Motion $500 to 22 to 0. Motion - Chapter pay for a luncheon for Honor Guard and volunteers once a year. Bob McCann will research it. No Vietnam Veteran at Market Commons…city is working on it.
Charles Davies report on Region 3 - PTSD - VA recognizes PTSD2 - spouse. Fluke worm - if vet has it, check the wife also. State Council will be October.
PACT ACT - Discussed high blood pressure and how they are giving approval but with no compensation.
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM
Chapter 925 Meeting - September 3
Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors: 0
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, Bob McCann, Johnny, Bob McCray
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $not on web
Reported on his audit and corrections.
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence - Andrews invitation to parade. Will not go. Check in the mail for Honor Guard of $100.
Honor Guard - 6 events, only 2 funerals. Coming up is 9/11 ceremony at Tupelo Bay. Oct. 5 - DAV picnic, present colors, Oct 24, Legends - present colors at opening. Tickets are $20.
Nov. 10 - 2 services - funeral and Long Bay Symphony - 2 PM free and then Nov. 11
AVVA - Sandy Talked about book "The Women"…talks about nurses in Vietnam. Another book coming out called "The Men"
Chaplain -
Fundraising: 3 dates coming up in November.8, 9, 10. Having difficulty with Walmart Spark so hopefully we still have those date. We need volunteers to be at the table
Old Business:.
New Business: POW/MIA September 27 - may be at Warbird Park
Golden Corral will not reserve the room for us in June. DAV building might be a possibility . Several months to figure it out
Veteran's Cafe closing doors October 31.
National will close up chapters who do not file required reports.
Charlie reported on Convention. National shutting done TBD. State Council on the 13th. National has $13,000,00 in its account. Leadership Conference is fine for new officers otherwise a waste of time.
Hold off on donations until after fundraiser.
Motion - new flags for Honor Guard - passed
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM
Chapter 925 Meeting - September 3
Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors: 0
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, Bob McCann, Johnny, Bob McCray
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $not on web
Reported on his audit and corrections.
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence - Andrews invitation to parade. Will not go. Check in the mail for Honor Guard of $100.
Honor Guard - 6 events, only 2 funerals. Oct. 5 - DAV picnic, present colors, Oct 24, Legends - present colors at opening. Tickets are $20.
Nov. 10 - 2 services - funeral and Long Bay Symphony - 2 PM free and then Nov. 11
AVVA - Sandy Talked about book "The Women"…talks about nurses in Vietnam. Another book coming out called "The Men"
Chaplain -
Fundraising: 3 dates coming up in November.8, 9, 10. Having difficulty with Walmart Spark so hopefully we still have those date. We need volunteers to be at the table
Old Business:. Veterans Cafe now closing Oct. 25. Any artifacts you donated can be picked up.
New Business: Vet’s Cafe - we do a plaque for them. Closing ceremony possible. Maybe do an auction of the artifacts as a fundraiser for Lou.
Motion - up to $200 approved for the plaque.
Christmas gift cards - start gathering names - discuss next month how much we want to do.
Nov 11 - Conway service - Singers and Knights of Columbus
Oct 18 - Singing Sargents USAF in Marion
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM
AVVA -
Chaplain -
Fundraising: 3 dates coming up in November.8, 9, 10. 8th is Farrow Parkway Walmart, Market Commons
Old Business:. New Business: POW/MIA September 27 - may be at Warbird PM. DAV picnic 10-2. Doug Layman presented his annual Golf Fundraiser on 11/9. Sign in at 7:45.
Military Appreciation- Myrtle Beach planning a Vietnam Memorial in Warbird Park for 2026.
Meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM
Chapter 925 Meeting - September 3
Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors: 0
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, Bob McCann, Johnny, Bob McCray
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $not on web
Reported on his audit and corrections.
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence - Andrews invitation to parade. Will not go. Check in the mail for Honor Guard of $100.
Honor Guard - 6 events, only 2 funerals. Oct. 5 - DAV picnic, present colors, Oct 24, Legends - present colors at opening. Tickets are $20.
Nov. 10 - 2 services - funeral and Long Bay Symphony - 2 PM free and then Nov. 11
AVVA - Sandy Talked about book "The Women"…talks about nurses in Vietnam. Another book coming out called "The Men"
Chaplain -
Fundraising: 3 dates coming up in November.8, 9, 10. Having difficulty with Walmart Spark so hopefully we still have those date. We need volunteers to be at the table
Old Business:. Veterans Cafe now closing Oct. 25. Any artifacts you donated can be picked up.
New Business: Vet’s Cafe - we do a plaque for them. Closing ceremony possible. Maybe do an auction of the artifacts as a fundraiser for Lou.
Motion - up to $200 approved for the plaque.
Christmas gift cards - start gathering names - discuss next month how much we want to do.
Nov 11 - Conway service - Singers and Knights of Columbus
Oct 18 - Singing Sargents USAF in Marion
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM
AVVA -
Chaplain -
Fundraising: 3 dates coming up in November.8, 9, 10. 8th is Farrow Parkway Walmart, Market Commons
Old Business:. New Business: POW/MIA September 27 - may be at Warbird PM. DAV picnic 10-2. Doug Layman presented his annual Golf Fundraiser on 11/9. Sign in at 7:45.
Military Appreciation- Myrtle Beach planning a Vietnam Memorial in Warbird Park for 2026.
Meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM
Chapter 925 Meeting - October 1
Meeting called to order at 7 PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors:
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, MJ, Johnny, Bob McCray
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence - VVA 303 doing fundraiser, asking for assistance.
Honor Guard - Thursday, PTSD group at DAV. Oct. 5 DAV picnic
Reported on his audit and corrections.
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence - Andrews invitation to parade. Will not go. Check in the mail for Honor Guard of $100.
Honor Guard - 6 events, only 2 funerals. Oct. 5 - DAV picnic, present colors, Oct 24, Legends - present colors at opening. Tickets are $20.
Nov. 10 - 2 services - Long Bay Symphony - 2 PM free and then Nov. 11
AVVA - Sandy Talked about book "The Women"…talks about nurses in Vietnam. Another book coming out called "The Men"
Chaplain -
Fundraising: 3 dates coming up in November.8, 9, 10. Having difficulty with Walmart Spark so hopefully we still have those date. We need volunteers to be at the table
Old Business:. Veterans Cafe now closing Oct. 25. Any artifacts you donated can be picked up.
New Business: Vet’s Cafe - we do a plaque for them. Closing ceremony possible. Maybe do an auction of the artifacts as a fundraiser for Lou.
Motion - up to $200 approved for the plaque.
Christmas gift cards - start gathering names - discuss next month how much we want to do.
Nov 11 - Conway service - Singers and Knights of Columbus
Oct 18 - Singing Sargents USAF in Marion
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM
Chapter 925 Meeting - November 5
Meeting called to order at 6:54 PM by Bob McCray, Rich presiding
Pledge of Allegiance by Ron
Visitors: 1
Prayer: Rick
Roll Call - Rich, Gary, MJ, Johnny, Bob McCray
Reading of the Minutes- approved
Treasurer Report: $
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence -
Honor Guard - good at Legends.
Membership: 126 VVA (All Life members)17 AVVA Members, 11 Life. TOTAL: 143
Correspondence -
Honor Guard - Friday night, Military Ball,
Nov. 10 - 2 services - Long Bay Symphony, St. Michaels - 2 PM free and then Nov. 11, Conway Vietnam Memorial . MOAA meetings - present colors at meetings starting in January. Dec - golf tournament
AVVA -
Chaplain -
Fundraising: 3 dates coming up in November.8, 9, 10. Friday is at Market Commons Walmart. Signups posted on our website
Old Business:.Golf outing by Doug Layman $50 gift card from Chapter to give out at the tournament
New Business: Vet’s Cafe - will remain open under new ownership. December 3rd - Christmas Dinner. Cards will go to Freedom Fidos, Lou, VA Social worker, Community Kitchen, Shepherd of the Sea Food Pantry. Motion - $500 checks for each. Motion - donating $500 to State Council for Helene Relief for veterans in SC who suffered a loss.
Veterans Day dinner at the Elks. Need head count
State Council report by Charlie - Dissolution of VVA is cancelled. Making it a Legacy Program.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM
