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Post 2778 Club for beer and soda at Memorial Day lunch $282.19 – Quick Print for May newsletters $26.37 – Ed Koleske for film and developing Motion made by Mike Borg, second by Mike Page and passed to pay the bills. Audit is in the works. Correspondence: General information: 1) newsletters and flyers were passed around to the membership to view; 2) letter from National V.F.W. Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell, Sr. congratulating Post Commander Richard Rettler and the Post in achieving 100% membership for the 2009 – 2010 year. The Post received a streamer for this accomplishment which will be added to the Post Colors; 3) letter from Wisconsin V.F.W. State Commander Wilfred “Twiggy” Johnson to Post Commander Richard Rettler for achieving All State Commander. Commander Rettler will receive a white hat, pin and citation at the V.F.W. State Convention. Thank You: 1) from the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King for $500 donation to their Bus Fund. This was from the Funeral Fund; 2) Old Glory Honor Flight for the $500 donation to help send WW II Veterans to Washington D.C. to see the WW II Memorial; 3) Leroy and Theresa Kohlbeck for a plant; 4) from Dennis Haen for the $100 donation to the Kaukauna Veterans Memorial; 5) from Brianna Reseburg for receiving the Good Citizenship Award. She attended Appleton North High School and 6) from Elizabeth Eggert for receiving the Good Citizenship Award. She attended Appleton East High School. Funeral Honor Guard: Marvin W. Timm – May 6^th – non member, William G. Mayer – May 14^th – non member, James E. Farley – May 19^th – member, Kurt E. Deffert – May 19^th – member, Robert B. Anderson – May 27^th – non member, Lavern A. Eckes – May 29^th – non member, Lewis J. Van Eperen – June 5^th – Past 8^th District Commander and Raoul Smith – June 5^th – non member. Sr. Vice Cmdr.: Gimmick is good. Jr. Vice Cmdr.: Membership is: 349 life, 84 continuous, 2 reinstalled and 15 new for a total of 450 or 101.7%. 445 needed for 100%. Public Information: Pictures of the Old Glory Honor Flight, LZ Lambeau, Memorial Day and Flag Day activities. Youth: The Good Citizenship Award was presented to the students at the five high schools. Thank you to Bob Brown and Joe Cahill in helping present the awards. Bowling, New Members, Buddy Poppy, Service Officer, Teacher of the Year and VOD. Had no report. Life Membership: As of January 1, 2007 membership dues increased. With the Post installment pay plan, you pay back the Post in 8 payments. This is over a 2 year period. Contact Steve Conto about getting a life membership. After the life membership is paid up, the Post reimburses the member with a $35 rebate. House Committee: Normal business. Discussed the damage to the roof of the Post building. Request for Funding: 1) recommended to support purchase of wreath for $85 to be used at the Memorial Day Program at Highland Memorial Cemetery; 2) recommended to support the purchase of two club gift certificates, for $25 each, to present John Calnin for the use of his flat bed truck and Cadillac. These vehicles where use in the Flag Day Parade by Post and Auxiliary members; 3) recommended to support purchase of two club gift certificates, for $25 each, to Linden Stroess for the storage of the float that was used in the Flag Day Parade and 4) recommended to support paying the expenses of the Commander, Sr. Vice Commander, Quartermaster and Service Officer at the V.F.W. State Convention. This would be $0.50 per mile and two night stay at a hotel for a total of $319 per person for 2010. Unfinished Business: 1) no unfinished business. New Business: 1) motion made by Jim Zimmer, second by Ray Nelson and passed for the following to be delegates at the V.F.W. State Convention: Mike Borg, Steve Conto, Emmet Erdmann, Al Kudrle, Dick Rettler, Jack Voight and Arnie Van Handel; 2) motion made by Jim Zimmer, second by Joe Cahill and passed for the purchase of a wreath for $85 to be used at the Memorial Day Program at Highland Memorial Cemetery; 3) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Mike Borg and passed to purchase two club gift certificates, for $25 each, to present John Calnin for the use of his flat bed truck and Cadillac. These vehicles where use in the Flag Day Parade by Post and Auxiliary members; 4) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Bob Passow and passed to purchase two club gift certificates, for $25 each, to present to Linden Stroess for the storage of the float that was used in the Flag Day Parade; 5) motion made by Mike Borg, second by Fred Mc Crory and passed to support paying the expenses of the Commander, Sr. Vice Commander, Quartermaster and Service Officer at the V.F.W. State Convention. This would be $0.50 per mile and two night stay at a hotel for a total of $319 per person for 2010 and 6) motion made by John Boettcher, second by Mike Page and passed to support Mike Borg’s bid for the position of V.F.W. Wisconsin State Judge Advocate. Good of the Order: 1) F.V.V.C. meeting will be held at Andy Clark’s office at 6:30 pm on June 15^th. Andy is the county Veteran Service Office; 2) Don Eiden presented Commander Rettler with a Certificate of Appreciation for the Post’s helping in the American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony. The certificate was signed by American Legion Post Commander William Burton; 3) the Post / Auxiliary picnic is on August 1^st at Plamann Park. Lunch at noon with activities to follow for youth and adults. Bring a dish to pass and your own plate and utensils; 4) Joe Cahill discussed how the “Wounded Warrior Project” was developing; 5) Wisconsin V.F.W. State Commander Wilfred “Twiggy” Johnson spoke on activities and events going on within the State V.F.W.; 5) there was a article in the Appleton Post Crescent interviewing Russ Krueger and Bob Lichtfuss during the Flag Day Parade and 6) Commander Rettler Thanked the membership for their help in making his term as Commander so successful. He asked that we do the same for the new Commander, Al Kudrle. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. Submitted by, Jacob A. Paltzer – Adjutant Minutes of Post Meeting May 10, 2010 Commander Richard Rettler called the Meeting to Order at 7:30 pm with 35 members present. Roll Call of Officers: 4 excused: Kimberly Kamps, Jim Kuhlmey, Bob Lichtfuss and Dan Luebke. Minutes: Handed out the minutes to the membership to read and they were accepted as read. Quartermaster Monthly Report: Motion made by Jim Zimmer, second by Jack Voight and passed to accept as reported. Audit: Motion made by Joe Cahill, second by Ray Nelson and passed to accept the audit. Bills: $28.52 – Jake Paltzer for copies of minutes, returned newsletters covers for certificates $29.64 – Richard Rettler for stamps and envelopes for the Silent Recruiter $119.50 – V.F.W. Post 2778 Club for beer and soda $272.96 – Quick Print for April newsletter $68.18 – Joe Cahill for printing of material for the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament $20.48 – Al Kudrle for photo paper $21.00 – Rob Hotz for patches for Funeral Honor Guard Motion made by Joe Cahill, second by Mike Page and passed to pay the bills. Audit is in the works. Correspondence: General information: 1) newsletters and flyers were passed around to the membership to view; 2) American Flag Retirement Ceremonies at American Legion Post 38 on May 19^th at 6:00 pm and 3) William Thien, candidate for National Jr. Vice Commander, will attend the V.F.W. 8^th District Convention. Thank You: 1) from the John Bauhs family for the Funeral Honor Guard and bible at John’s funeral. Funeral Honor Guard: Lyle H. Casanova – April 17^th – member. Sr. Vice Cmdr.: Gimmick is good. Jr. Vice Cmdr.: Membership is: 349 life, 83 continuous, 2 reinstalled and 15 new for a total of 449 or 100.9%. 445 needed for 100%. Buddy Poppy: Poppies have been ordered for the drive in September. Public Information: Pictures from the Post Loyalty Day Banquet. Bowling, New Members, Service Officer, Teacher of the Year, VOD and Youth: Had no report. Life Membership: As of January 1, 2007 membership dues increased. With the Post installment pay plan, you pay back the Post in 8 payments. This is over a 2 year period. Contact Steve Conto about getting a life membership. After the life membership is paid up, the Post reimburses the member with a $35 rebate. House Committee: Normal business. Discussed the damage to the roof of the Post building. Request for Funding: 1) recommended to support the Wounded Warriors Golf Tourament with a “hole sponsorship” for $250.00. Unfinished Business: 1) Steve Conto, V.F.W. 8^th District Commander, discussed events at LZ Lambeau. New Business: 1) the following people were elected and sworn in for the 2010 – 2011 Post year: Commander – Al Kudrle, Sr. Vice Cmdr. – Ray Nelson, Jr. Vic Cmdr. – Ryan Felden, Chaplain – Ed Koleske, Quartermaster – Steve Conto, Surgeon – Bill Remter, Judge Advocate – Mike Borg, House Committee for 3 year position – Emmet Erdman and Bill Remter (2 positions are up for elections) and 3 Year Trustee – Richard Rettler; 2) motion made by Emmet Erdmann, second by Russ Brodtke and passed to support the King Bus Fund for $500; 3) motion made by Mike Borg, second by Joe Cahill and passed to place an ad in the Wisconsin State Convention booklet for $240; 4) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Mike Page and passed to support the Wounded Warriors Golf Tourament with a “hole sponsorship” for $250.00; 5) motion made by Jim Zimmer, second by Mike Page and passed for the following to be delegates at the V.F.W. 8^th District Convention: Mike Borg, Bob Brown, Joe Cahill, Steve Conto, Emmet Erdmann, Al Kudrle, Fred Mc Crory, Jake Paltzer, Dick Rettler and Arnie Van Handel Good of the Order: 1) F.V.V.C. meeting will be held at Andy Clark’s office at 6:30 pm on May 18^th. Andy is the county Veteran Service Office; 2) will need an Honor Guard for the opening and closing of the LZ Lambeau event. This will starts with the presentation of the “Moving Wall” on Thursday, May 20^th; 3) discussed the Memorial Day events and the need for a Color Guard at these events; 4) discussed Flag Day events on June 12^th and the need for a Color Guard and 5) Jake Paltzer is looking for help present the Good Citizenship Awards at the local high schools. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. Submitted by, Jacob A. Paltzer – Adjutant Minutes of Post Meeting April 12, 2010 Commander Richard Rettler called the Meeting to Order at 7:30 pm with 42 members present. Roll Call of Officers: 3 excused: Ryan Felden, Kimberly Kamps and Jim Kuhlmey, Minutes: Handed out the minutes to the membership to read and they were accepted as read. Quartermaster Monthly Report: Motion made by Jack Voight, second by Joe Cahill and passed to accept as reported. Bills: $7.39 – Jake Paltzer for copies of minutes $485.00 – Buddy Poppies ordered for the September drive $247.20 – V.F.W. supplies $272.96 – Quick Print for March newsletter $7.64 – Ed Koleske for film developing and film Motion made by Jack Voight, second by Jim Zimmer and passed to pay the bills. Audit is in the works. New Members: George Knapstein and Samuel A. Menning were accepted as new members and sworn in. Alexander C. Puffer was sworn in but was accepted as a new member at a previous meeting. Motion made by Mike Borg, second by Bob Brown and passed to accept these new members. Correspondence: General information: 1) newsletters and flyers were passed around to the membership to view; 2) Greenlawn Memorial Park will host the Armed Forces Day Program on Saturday, May 15^th; 3) golf outing for Old Glory Honor Flight at Westhaven Golf Club on June 18^th and 4) American Legion Post 38 will have their poppy drive on May 14^th. Please try to support them. Thank You: 1) from the Ron Lemmers family for the Funeral Honor Guard at Ron’s funeral; 2) from the Libby Perrine family for the Post’s support; 3) from the Frank Wiegard family for the Funeral Honor Guard at Frank’s funeral; 4) Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve for the $100 donation; 5) American Legion Post 38 for sponsoring a youth to their Badger Boys State Program. His name is Josh Malkowski Funeral Honor Guard: John A. Bouhs – March 13^th – member, Juergen H. Roesken – March 15^th – non member, Chester Jensen – March 19^th – non member, William W. Stilp – March 23^rd – non member, John A. Kurth – March 26^th – non member and Willis Dorton Jr. – April 8^th – non member. Sr. Vice Cmdr.: Gimmick is good. Jr. Vice Cmdr.: Membership is: 349 life, 81 continuous, 2 reinstalled and 13 new for a total of 445 or 100%. 445 needed for 100%. Public Information: Old Glory Honor Flight, where WW II Veterans go to Washington D.C. to see the WW II Memorial and other sites, was on April 8^th. Those from the Post that were on the flight are: Arnie Van Handel, Joe Verhyen and Larry Witthuhn. Arnie spoke on how an enjoyable trip it was. Teacher of the Year: The Teacher of the Year recipient will be at the Loyalty Day Banquet. He will receive his award for being selected and tell what he did to receive the award. Service Officer: Bob Passow has heart problems. Bowling, Buddy Poppy, VOD and Youth: Had no report. Life Membership: As of January 1, 2007 membership dues increased. With the Post installment pay plan, you pay back the Post in 8 payments. This is over a 2 year period. Contact Steve Conto about getting a life membership. After the life membership is paid up, the Post reimburses the member with a $35 rebate. House Committee: Normal business. Will meet with the insurance company and a contractor to discuss the damage to the building from ice this last winter and how to fix it. Request for Funding: 1) recommended to support the Old Glory Honor Flight with $500. WW II Veterans are flown to Washington D.C. to visit the WW II Memorial and other sights; 2) recommended supporting the Hines Blind Center with $100. They help blind Veterans by taking them to activities and functions; 3) recommended to support the Moving Wall, that the V.F.W. 8^th District is funding, for the LZ Lambeau event with $100 and 4) recommended to support Dennis Haen, who is doing a marathon to raise funds for the Veterans memorial in Kaukauna with $100 Unfinished Business: 1) nomination and election of Post officers. New Business: 1) the following people were nominated for the 2010 – 2011 Post year: Commander – Al Kudrle, Sr. Vice Cmdr. – Ray Nelson, Jr. Vic Cmdr. – open, Chaplain – Robert Hotz, Quartermaster – Steve Conto, Surgeon – Bill Remter, Judge Advocate – Mike Borg, House Committee – Emmet Erdman and Bill Remter (2 positions are up for elections) and 3 Year Trustee – Richard Rettler. Nominations will again be held at the May meeting with elections to follow; 2) motion made by Al Kudrle, second by Fred McCrory and passed to publish the newsletter on a monthly bases; 3) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Fred Mc Crory and passed to donate $100 to the Hines Blind Center. They help blind Veterans by taking them to activities and functions; 4) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Leon Meidam and passed to support the Old Glory Honor Flight with $500. WW II Veterans are flown to Washington D.C. to visit the WW II Memorial and other sights; 5) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Fred McCrory and passed to support the Dennis Haen, who is doing a marathon to raise funds for the Veterans memorial in Kaukauna with $100. and 6) motion made by Emmet Erdmann, second by Bob Brown and passed to reimburse Barb Hale for the Funeral Honor Guard’s flag cloth holders she made with $50. Good of the Order: 1) F.V.V.C. meeting will be held at Andy Clark’s office at 6:30 pm on April 20^th. Andy is the county Veteran Service Office; 2) Al Kudrle passed a sign up sheet for the spaghetti supper on April 21^st; 3) Joe Cahill and Al Kudrle spoke on the progress of the Wounded Warrior’s Golf Tournament; 4) will need a Honor Guard at the Wisconsin V.F.W. Loyalty Day Parade on May 1^st at the Duck Creek Post in Green Bay; 5) Kwik Trip has given a large donation to the Old Glory Honor Flight. Try to support them; 6) Steve Conto has tickets for the Saturday evening program at LZ Lambeau. This is a “Welcome Home” event to the Vietnam War and era Vietnam Veterans; 7) will need an Honor Guard for the opening of the LZ Lambeau event. This will starts with the presentation of the “Moving Wall” on Thursday, May 20^th. and 8) the Post Loyalty Day Banquet is May8th. Sign up at the bar or call 733-9774. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm. Submitted by, Jacob A. Paltzer – Adjutant Minutes of Post Meeting March 8, 2010 Commander Richard Rettler called the Meeting to Order at 7:30 pm with 42 members present. Roll Call of Officers: 5 excused: John Boettcher, Ryan Felden, Richard Gallagher, Jim Kuhlmey and Dan Luebke. Minutes: Handed out the minutes to the membership to read and they were accepted as read. Quartermaster Monthly Report: Motion made by Joe Cahill, second by Mike Page and passed to accept as reported. Bills: $16.63 – Jake Paltzer for copies of minutes and returned newsletters $63.00 – Steve Conto for ink cartridges $119.50 – beer, soda and lunch for February meeting $828.00 – V.F.W. Post 2778 Club for Post Birthday Banquet dinner expenses $272.42 – Quick Print for February newsletter $62.24 – Ed Koleske for film developing and film $29.00 – Gary’s Flowerland for flowers to Bill Remter $30.00 - V.F.W. Post 2778 Club for added food cost at February Post meeting Motion made by Joe Cahill, second by Ray Nelson and passed to pay the bills. Audit is in the works. New Members: Thomas J. Beno, Bruce Brunner, Jordan Olson, Alexander C. Puffer and Benjamin B. Sexton were accepted as new members. John Oakley was sworn in but was accepted as a new member at a previous meeting. Motion made by Mike Borg, second by Ed Koleske and passed to accept these new members. Correspondence: General information: 1) newsletters and flyers were passed around to the membership to view. Thank You: 1) from the Frank Van Den Boom family for the Funeral Honor Guard at Frank’s funeral and receiving the Bible; 2) from Sarah Pappas for being the VOD recipient and 3) Ryan P. Nelson for being the VOD recipient. Service Officer: Earl Christensen had surgery. Funeral Honor Guard: James A. Clark – February 19th – non member, Ronald T. Lemmers – February 24th – non member, George M. Packett – February 24th – non member, Charles Linglebrock Jr. – March 5th – non member and Frank H. Wiegand – March 6th – non member. Sr. Vice Cmdr.: Gimmick is good. Jr. Vice Cmdr.: Membership is: 349 life, 79 continuous, 1 reinstalled and 10 new for a total of 439 or 98.65%. 445 needed for 100%. Public Information: Members of the Post, American Legion Post 38, Patriot Guard Riders, other Veterans and people “Welcomed Home” Jordan Olson. He was returning home from Afghanistan. This was at the Outagamie County airport on Saturday March 3rd. Bowling: Did not get the application in on time so no Post team will be participating at the State tournament. Youth: Department of Wisconsin winner Elizabeth Laskowski, in the Patriot Pen Program, placed 17th at the National level. This was reported by Bruce Sorensen, Department Chairperson. Buddy Poppy, Teacher of the Year and VOD: Had no report. Life Membership: As of January 1, 2007 membership dues increased. With the Post installment pay plan, you pay back the Post in 8 payments. This is over a 2 year period. Contact Steve Conto about getting a life membership. After the life membership is paid up, the Post reimburses the member with a $35 rebate. House Committee: Normal business. Unfinished Business: 1) Jake Paltzer asked the members to think it over if they wanted the newsletter printed monthly or bi-monthly. Will discuss this at the April meeting Request for Funding: 1) recommended to support the Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve with $100. This is to be used on projects that will help make activities easier for handicap people that use the preserve; 2) recommended to support the V.F.W. National Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs and Military Assistance Programs with $50 and 3) recommended supporting sending the Post’s Boy Scout Troop Eagle Scout recipient to the Boy Scout Gathering Waters Banquet. The cost is $20 New Business: 1) motion made by Steve Conto, second by Bob Brown and passed to elect Ray Nelson to complete the 2009 – 2010 year as Post Jr. Vice Commander and Kimberly Kamps to complete the 2009 – 2010 year as 3 Year Trustee. She is completing Ray Nelson’s term as 3 Year Trustee; 2) the following people were nominated for the 2010 – 2011 Post year: Commander – Al Kudrle, Sr. Vice Cmdr. – open, Jr. Vic Cmdr. – Ray Nelson, Chaplain – Robert Hotz, Quartermaster – Steve Conto, Surgeon – Bill Remter, Judge Advocate – Mike Borg, House Committee – Emmet Erdman and Bill Remter (2 positions are up for elections) and 3 Year Trustee – open. Nominations will again be held at the April meeting with elections at the May meeting; 3) motion made by Emmet Erdmann, second by Mike Page and passed to withdrawal $500 from the Funeral Fund to be used for expenses; 4) motion made by Mike Borg, second by Joe Cahill and passed to donate $500 to the Auxiliary as a gift from the Post. This is for the Auxiliary’s 75th Anniversary; 5) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Fred McCrory and passed to support sending the Post’s Boy Scout Troop Eagle Scout recipient to the Boy Scout Gathering Waters Banquet. The cost is $20; 6) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Steve Conto and passed to support the V.F.W. National Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs and Military Assistance Programs with $200; 7) motion made by Jake Paltzer, second by Ray Nelson and passed to support the Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve with $100. This is to be used on projects that will help make activities easier for handicap people that use the preserve. Good of the Order: 1) F.V.V.C. meeting will be held at Andy Clark’s office at 6:30 pm on March 16th. Andy is the county Veteran Service Office; 2) Joe Cahill has a list of ships from the Vietnam War that were exposed to Agent Orange. The list was passed around at the meeting. Will put the list in the newsletter; 3) Major John Oakley, with Appleton’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry, 32nd Brigade of the Wisconsin National Guard, recently returned from Iraq. Major Oakley Thanked the Post for its support of the National Guard; 4) Dave Blum won the drawing in the Post’s recruiting a new member drive. Dave will receive an American Flag and pole. Joe Cahill and Jack Voight organized the drive; 5) Cootie 4th District meeting will be held at the Post on Saturday March 13th; 6) the Post received a Certificate of Appreciation from American Legion Post 38 – Badger Boys. The Post sponsored 1 student in their Badger Boy Program; 7) Terry Worsech and John Kelnhofer discussed how homeless Veterans could make a living by selling products from organic farming and 8) American Legion Post 38 was disappointed with the representation from the Post at the Veterans Day Banquet held at the American Legion Post 38. The American Legion Post and this V.F.W. Post take turns every year holding the banquet. Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm. Submitted by, Jacob A. Paltzer – Adjutant Email us at: Post2778@appletonvfw.org