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    The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 776 held their monthly meeting at the Bettendorf Library on April 24th. Topics discussed included service officer reports, an upcoming May picnic at Middle Park Lagoon, and nominations for officer and board director elections to be held at the April meeting. The chapter also provides honor guard services for funerals and commemorative events. Plans were discussed to raise funds through a clover sale and Birdies for Charity pledge program to support veterans services and send the state president to a national conference.

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    The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 776 held their monthly meeting at the Bettendorf Library on April 24th. Topics discussed included service officer reports, an upcoming May picnic at Middle Park Lagoon, and nominations for officer and board director elections to be held at the April meeting. The chapter also provides honor guard services for funerals and commemorative events. Plans were discussed to raise funds through a clover sale and Birdies for Charity pledge program to support veterans services and send the state president to a national conference.

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    The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 776 held their monthly meeting at the Bettendorf Library on April 24th. Topics discussed included service officer reports, an upcoming May picnic at Middle Park Lagoon, and nominations for officer and board director elections to be held at the April meeting. The chapter also provides honor guard services for funerals and commemorative events. Plans were discussed to raise funds through a clover sale and Birdies for Charity pledge program to support veterans services and send the state president to a national conference.

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    The Spirit of ‘776 VIETNAM VETERANS

    April 2019 OF AMERICA


    CHAPTER 776

    “Never Again Will One


    Meeting at Bettendorf Library Generation of Veterans
    Abandon Another.”
    April 24 at 7:00 P.M.
    Volume 23 Issue 4

    Veteran
    Service Officers
    &
    Service
    May Meeting
    Coordinators
    Clarke Barnes
    Picnic
    309 944-3674
    Ed Gaudet
    563 343-9456 5PM
    Ben Enlow
    563 326-8723 Middle Park Lagoon
    Ernest Ledjte
    563 785-6182
    Tom Lemon 2908 Parkway Rd
    563 359-3201
    Greg Paulline
    563-650-3055
    Bettendorf
    Jack Rhinehart
    641-745-9097
    Bring Chapter Provides
    Honor Guard
    John Lavelle Dish to share Meat
    563-355-4213
    Denny Queal
    563 340-9194 Dish/Utensils Water
    Web Master
    Roger Granbois
    roger@granbois.net

    Officers and Board of Directors


    President Ed Gaudet 563 343-9456 Dir. Ernest Ledjte 563-785-6182
    Vice President Bruce Cheek 563 349-4129 Dir. Sonny Kempf 563-505-1609
    Treasurer Harold Hansen 563 505-9674 Dir. Bill Mathews 563-355-5618
    Secretary Ed Grillot 563-210-5355 Dir. Steve Satre 563-289-1776
    Trustee Greg Paulline 563 650-3055 Dir. Larry Witt 563-579-6521
    March 27, 2019 Minutes
    VVA Chap. 776
    Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 7pm by President Ed Gaudet. Officers present Vice-
    President Bruce Cheek, Treasurer Harold Hansen and Secretary Ed/Chris Grillot. Pledge of Alle-
    giance said and moment of silence for POW/MIA and those still serving in harm’s way across the
    globe.
    Speaker – Ed Gaudet introduced Roseanne Lewis. Lewis represented CASI and spoke regarding
    Senior Olympics.
    Introductions were given.
    Secretary Report – Motion made by Joe Wessenberg, seconded by Jim Daxon to accept minutes as
    published in newsletter. Carried
    Treasurer Report – Financial report given.
    Finance Report – No report
    State President Report – Greg Paulline reported he will be attending the National State conference
    in DC. Ed Gaudet will send a letter to Iowa VVA chapters requesting they contribute $250 each to
    cover State President, Greg Paulline’s expense to the National VVA convention.
    Correspondence – None
    Members in Distress - 1)Ray Cheely is in hospice at Grand Haven, Eldridge. 2)Deceased members
    are Jim Williams and Gerald Lawrence.
    Hospital Visit Budget – Remaining funds in the hospital budget is $75. Motion made by Steve Sa-
    tre, seconded by Woody to add $250 to the hospital budget. Carried.
    Coin Stories – Stories told by Ed Guadet, Lyle Petersen, Denny Queal, Ernest Ledtje, Rolf Shave
    and Ed Hildebrand.
    Membership – 23 AVVA, 206 which includes 17 regular members.
    Honor Guard – 1)Seven funerals in the last week. 2)Twenty funerals in the last month. 3)March 29
    all honor guards will be at the Rock Island Arsenal cemetery, to commemorate National Vietnam
    Veterans Day. 4)The new Davenport VA clinic will have a ribbon cutting ceremony April 1PM.
    5)Need honor guard members. Chapter pays for uniforms.
    New Business - a) Elections: Nominees are needed for officers and board directors. Election of
    officers and board directors will be at the April meeting. 25% off members are needed to attend
    April meeting to vote. Need volunteers to call members to remind to attend April meeting. b) Clo-
    ver Sale -Funds from the April 27 sale will be dedicated to VSO expenses in Iowa City. Discussion
    held regarding doing a clover sale with funds earmarked for State President to attend National
    Conference.
    c) National VVA Conference – One slot remains for member to attend National VVA Conference.
    John LaVelle will be the 3rd person attending the conference. d) Birdies for Charity – Birdies for
    Charity is a way to raise money for the State VVA Council. Every $1 pledged comes to our chap-
    ter. Chapter then forwards funds to the state council.
    May Meeting will be a picnic at Bettendorf Lagoon Park 5-9pm. Scholarships and awards will be
    given. Ed Hildebrand volunteered to assist Ed Gaudet with award selection. Members need to
    bring their own table service, dish to share. Meat and water will be provided by the chapter.

    Adjourn – Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm

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