September Meeting Minutes Oct 19 Newsletter.pdf · Serving Hollis and Brookline . October 2019 ....
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1 Next Meeting: 20 Oct, 2 pm, Hollis Town Hall November Veterans Day Activities: 7, 9, and 11 November. Events are listed in the newsletter. Hollis VFW October 2019 Newsletter Vol. 29 Issue: 10 Serving Hollis and Brookline October 2019 The Hollis VFW meets the third Sunday of each month. Meetings in April through September are at the American Legion Hall, 38 Main Street, Brookline, NH and begin at 7 PM. Meetings from October through March are at the Hollis Town Hall, 7 Monument Square, Hollis, NH and begin at 2 PM. If you wish to join or have questions about the VFW, please call one of the Post Officers. September Meeting Minutes Meeting called to order at 7:04 PM by Commander Jonathan Matlock. 10 members and no guests present. Membership Applications: Paul Ricci, a Navy Veteran and Brookline resident, as a member of the Post. Paul stated he was appreciative of the vote of support and intends to become a Life Member. Greg d’Arbonne made a motion that Paul Ricci write a check to Chris Lussier directly so Chris can use his own credit card to directly pay for Paul’s Life membership through the VFW website; seconded by Russ Norris and unanimously approved. Minutes: A motion was made by Bruce Moran to dispense with the verbal reading of the Minutes since they were published in the September newsletter and sent to all the members; seconded by Chris Lussier and unanimously approved with no corrections made to the Minutes. Quartermasters Report: The Quartermasters Report was read. The policy for the Post’s insurance was paid in the amount of $250. There were no deposits in the past month. The Post collected $59 in donations at Old Home Days. Bruce Moran made a motion that the Quartermaster’s Report be accepted as read, pending audit; seconded by Greg d’Arbonne and unanimously approved. Commander Matlock stated that at the District Meeting, other Posts also have outstanding checks from students who won awards from the VFW for Patriots Pen and VOD. It was suggested that they be given a Visa Gift Card in order to not have checks outstanding for long periods of time. The members discussed this idea and agreed to address this point again in the springtime. Correspondence: • Patriots Paws and Harbor Homes sent requests for donations. • There is a Service Dog organization in Hollis called “Operation Delta Dog.” They train rescues
Transcript of September Meeting Minutes Oct 19 Newsletter.pdf · Serving Hollis and Brookline . October 2019 ....
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Next Meeting: 20 Oct, 2 pm, Hollis Town Hall November Veterans Day Activities: 7, 9, and 11 November.
Events are listed in the newsletter.
Hollis VFW October 2019 Newsletter
Vol. 29 Issue: 10 Serving Hollis and Brookline October 2019
The Hollis VFW meets the third Sunday of each month.
Meetings in April through September are at the American Legion Hall, 38 Main Street, Brookline, NH and begin at 7 PM.
Meetings from October through March are at the Hollis Town Hall, 7 Monument Square, Hollis, NH and begin at 2 PM.
If you wish to join or have questions about the VFW, please call one of the Post Officers.
September Meeting MinutesMeeting called to order at 7:04 PM by Commander Jonathan Matlock. 10 members and no guests present.
Membership Applications: Paul Ricci, a Navy Veteran and Brookline resident, as a member of the Post. Paul stated he was appreciative of the vote of support and intends to become a Life Member. Greg d’Arbonne made a motion that Paul Ricci write a check to Chris Lussier directly so Chris can use his own credit card to directly pay for Paul’s Life membership through the VFW website; seconded by Russ Norris and unanimously approved.
Minutes: A motion was made by Bruce Moran to dispense with the verbal reading of the Minutes since they were published in the September newsletter and sent to all the members; seconded by Chris Lussier and unanimously approved with no corrections made to the Minutes.
Quartermasters Report: The Quartermasters Report was read. The policy for the Post’s insurance was paid in the amount of $250. There were no deposits in the past month. The Post collected $59 in donations at Old Home Days. Bruce Moran made a motion that the Quartermaster’s Report be accepted as read, pending audit; seconded by Greg d’Arbonne and unanimously approved. Commander Matlock stated that at the District Meeting, other Posts also have outstanding checks from students who won awards from the VFW for Patriots Pen and VOD. It was suggested that they be given a Visa Gift Card in order to not have checks outstanding for long periods of time. The members discussed this idea and agreed to address this point again in the springtime.
Correspondence: • Patriots Paws and Harbor Homes sent requests
for donations. • There is a Service Dog organization in Hollis
called “Operation Delta Dog.” They train rescues
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for use by those Veterans with MSI, TBI and/or PTSD issues.
Old Business: • Brookline 250th Birthday Parade: Greg
d’Arbonne provided the details for all those want to participate in the Brookline 250th Birthday Parade.
• Post Rifles: The rifles and their safe are with the Hollis Police Department in the Secure Property Room.
• Lap Robe Donation: Andy Seremeth stated he received these and will bring them to the Manchester VA.
• Flags on Veterans Graves in the Hollis Cemeteries: Andy Seremeth stated he will work with Becky Crowther to sort out which graves get the Veteran grave markers. Betty thinks there is a list of Veteran graves at Town Hall.
• Flag Deposit Box for the Transfer Station: George Robinson stated there is a Boy Scout working on the plan, which will need to be approved by the Transfer Station.
• Veterans Day: George Robinson stated he reserved the Church and the Church Hall starting at 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM on 11 November for the Veterans Day activities. Greg d’Arbonne will try to contact the DAR about this event. Chris Lussier recommended we add the “5 Vets” singing group to the program. Greg d’Arbonne stated he will bring an agenda for the event to the next Post meeting for all to review. Greg will also contact the schools to see when they will be holding their Veterans Day ceremonies.
• Chris Lussier stated he spoke to Trevor Duval who told him the “Home Front Club” at the High School that supports Veteran related activities will likely hold a fund raiser the 3rd or 4th of November. He said they will be raising money for Veteran related interests.
General Orders: As distributed by Department and District and posted on the website.
The Post members said the prayer to remember the National Home and prayed for Mark Andrews, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan, that he safely returns home and protection for his family while he is away.
New Business: • Commander Matlock stated that he will have to
resign as Post Commander as he is moving to North Carolina to be with his family. The members thanked Jonathan for his outstanding leadership and service to our post.
• Greg d’Arbonne made a motion that Andy Seremeth become the Post Commander; seconded by Bruce Moran and unanimously approved. Former Post Commander and State Junior Vice Commander Russ Norris swore in Andy as the new Post Commander. Andy then took his position at the front of the Hall as the new Commander.
For the Good of the Order: • Russ Norris stated that in his capacity as the State
Junior Vice Commander he will be attending the Eastern States Conference and he will be travelling to Kansas City to visit VFW headquarters. He asked that if any members have a message for either place, to please let him know.
• Jonathan Matlock stated there was nothing to report from the District meeting he attended in this morning.
Comrade in Distress: • The members wished Bob Smith and his wife
prayers and thoughts for their well-being. It is requested that if any members can check in on them, please do.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM. The next meeting is Sunday, 20 October 2019 at 2 PM at the Hollis Town Hall, Hollis, NH.
News For & From Members Farewell to Our Commander, Jonathan Matlock
It is with sadness and pride in a great job well done that we bid farewell to our Commander, Jonathan Matlock. During his tenure, our Post achieved “All American” status; the first time in the history of our Post. Jonathan worked hard and inspired us to be the best we could be. Reaching “All American” status was
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possible through Jonathan’s hard work and leadership. We are all grateful for him putting in the time and energy to help us get this distinction. Jonathan, you will be missed but we also know you need to be with your family. You will always have a home here in our Post so let us know how things are going and we hope to see you back in the area in the future. Godspeed for the future!! Passing of Post Members Bruce Garvin and David Parker and deceased members widow,
Kris Schofield We recently learned that two of our members, Bruce Garvin and David Parker, passed away in the past few months. Also, Kris Schofield passed away on 1 September at the age of 69. She was the widow of deceased charter member Dan Schofield. Our condolences to their families and friends.
Flag Retirement Ceremony, 26 October
The Brookline American Legion Post will hold a Flag Retirement Ceremony on 26 October at 10 AM at the American Legion Post in Brookline. Dress warmly and prepared to get smoke on your clothes as we retire the worn flags. If you or your neighbors have worn and unserviceable flags that need to be properly disposed of, please bring them to the ceremony. The Legion Post will also have another “Coffee and Tea with a Vet” that morning, before the ceremony.
Veterans Day Activities Although October just arrived, before we know it November will be here and with that month comes one of our busiest times; Veterans Day. So far, here is what the schedule looks like: • 7 November: The schedule of events at the schools is tight. Due to other activities, they cannot make
changes so we told them we will do the best we can to get folks to all the ceremonies. Please be patient and get to each one promptly but also safely. o 7:45 to 9:15 AM, Hollis-Brookline Middle School ceremony. o 9 to 10 AM, Hollis Primary Elementary School Veterans Day Ceremony. o 10 to 11 AM, High School Veterans Day ceremony. o 2 to 2:45 AM, Hollis Upper Elementary School Veterans Day Ceremony.
• 9 November, 8 AM to 4 PM: Poppy Distribution at the Hollis and Brookline Transfer Stations (please consider volunteering for a one-hour block of time to help out)
• 11 November, 11 AM: Veterans Day Ceremony at the Hollis Congregational Church. Please arrive at the church by 10:45.
Calendar of Events Added/Changed events are highlighted in yellow. Please contact me with any questions. Thanks! – Greg d’ October:
20 Oct: Hollis VFW Monthly Meeting, 2 PM, Hollis Town Hall
24 Oct: Brookline American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7 PM, Brookline American Legion Hall
26 Oct: Flag Retirement Ceremony, 10 AM, at the Brookline American Legion Post.
November:
7 Nov: Veterans Day activities at the schools.
9 Nov: Poppy distribution at the Hollis and Brookline Transfer Stations, 8 AM to 4 PM
11 Nov: Veterans Day Ceremony in Hollis, Hollis Congregational Church, 11 AM
17 Nov: Hollis VFW Monthly Meeting, 2 PM, Hollis Town Hall
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21 Nov: Brookline American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7 PM, Brookline American Legion Hall
December:
15 Dec: Hollis VFW Monthly Meeting, 2 PM, Hollis Town Hall
18 Dec: Brookline American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7 PM, Brookline American Legion Hall
January:
15 Dec: Hollis VFW Monthly Meeting, 2 PM, Hollis Town Hall
18 Dec: Brookline American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7 PM, Brookline American Legion Hall
February:
16 Feb: Hollis VFW Monthly Meeting, 2 PM, Hollis Town Hall
27 Feb: Brookline American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7 PM, Brookline American Legion Hall
March:
15 Mar: Hollis VFW Monthly Meeting, 2 PM, Hollis Town Hall
26 Mar: Brookline American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7 PM, Brookline American Legion Hall
April:
19 Apr: Hollis VFW Monthly Meeting, 2 PM, Hollis Town Hall
23 Apr: Brookline American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7 PM, Brookline American Legion Hall
Please Make Sure You Renew ASAP If you pay annually for your membership, we ask that you renew as soon as possible so we can meet our numbers for the year now and not have to rush at the end of the year (which is June). You can renew at a meeting or you can renew online (https://www.vfw.org/OMS/QuickRenew.aspx), but please renew! Thanks!
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News of Interest to Veterans
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"Friends of Paul Lloyd"
Please know that the October 1st deadline for that fantastic Magic Show, Entertainment, and Spaghetti Supper fundraiser, scheduled for Sunday, October 20th has been extended another 2 weeks for your convenience!!
But please hurry; order your tickets from Theresa Lloyd (724-0560) or Madeline D. (508-0843).
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This event is Sponsored by…and all Proceeds will go to; "Friends of Paul Lloyd”, “Candidate for Jr. Vice C-I-C". This will be held at the Derry VFW Post 1617, 18 Railroad Ave. in Derry, NH. See the flyer for all the details!
Only $20.00. Checks should be made out to "Friends of Paul Lloyd", and sent to P.O. Box 927, Pelham, NH 03076.
(see next page for flyer about the event)
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Operation Care for Troops Packing Dates
On behalf of Operation Care for Troops Team I want to thank everyone who volunteered at the Armory or donated supplies or money for postage supporting the August Bare Necessities packing
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event. Through your hard work Operation Care for Troops managed to ship 1002 packages to our deployed men and women of our Armed Services. Operation Care for Troops has shipped a grand total of 109,934 packages! Without the support of local organizations and people such as yourself, Operation Care for Troops could not fulfill its mission of shipping packages to deployed troops. Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our next packing event is our Holiday Stockings scheduled for November 13, 2019 through November 16, 2019
Also, to help raise funds to cover the cost of shipping Operation Care for Troops is collecting used cell phones which are turned into cash! If you or anyone you know has any, we'll be collecting them during these packing so bring them with you!!! And, if you or any of your friends want to sponsor a package please send $20 to: Operation Care for Troops, PO Box 1604, Nashua, NH 03061
On behalf of the Operation Care of Troops Team we are wishing each and every one of you a wonderful New Hampshire Fall Season.
Thanks again and see you November,
Ted
Additionally, Operation Care for Troops is gearing up for our November "Holiday Stockings" Packing Event for deployed military. We expect to ship approximately 1200 to 1500 stockings. As well as support Harbor Homes, Liberty House, and the VASH program. However, our numbers are increasing as we just picked up two new units and expect this to continue with the holiday season coming.
We are in need of funds for shipping the packages. It costs approximately $20 per box to ship. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please let me. Thank you for all you do to support our Veterans.
Regards, Deborah [Deborah A. Luszey, Operation Care for Troops, 603-321-5541]
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To schedule an installation, visit: https://www.redcross.org/nhvt/in-home-smoke-alarm or Call: 1-800-464-6692.
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Points To Ponder The views expressed in the following article were deemed interesting enough by me to include in the newsletter. I take full responsibility and the content does not reflect the opinion of the members of the Post. Please contact me if these articles offend you. – Greg d’Arbonne
History of Automobiles
Q: What was the first official White House car? A: A 1909 White Steamer, ordered by President Taft. Q: Who opened the first drive-in gas station? A: Gulf opened up the first station in Pittsburgh in 1913. Q: What city was the first to use parking meters? A: Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935. Q: Where was the first drive-in restaurant? A: Royce Hailey's Pig Stand opened in Dallas in 1921. Q: True or False? The 1953 Corvette came in white, red and black. A: False. The 1953 'Vettes were available in one color, Polo White. Q: What was the first car fitted with an alternator, rather than a direct current dynamo? A: The 1960 Plymouth Valiant Q: What was the first car to be offered with a "perpetual guarantee"? A: The 1904 Acme, from Reading, PA. Perpetuity was disturbing in this case, as Acme closed down in 1911. Q: What car was the first to have its radio antenna embedded in the windshield? A: The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. Q: Where was the World's first three-color traffic lights installed? A: Detroit, Michigan in 1919. Two years later they experimented with synchronized lights. Q: What type of car had the distinction of being GM's 100 millionth car built in the U.S.? A: March 16, 1966 saw an Olds Tornado roll out of Lansing, Michigan with that honor. Q: Where was the first drive-in movie theater opened, and when? A: Camden, NJ in 1933 Q: What autos were the first to use a standardized production key-start system? A: The 1949 Chryslers Q: What car was the first to place the horn button in the center of the steering wheel? A: The 1915 Scripps-Booth Model C. The car also was the first with electric door latches. Q: What U.S. production car has the quickest 0-60 mph time? (A search of the internet does not agree.) A: The 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 409. Did it in 4.0 seconds. Q: What's the only car to appear simultaneously on the covers of Time and Newsweek? A: The Mustang Q: What was the lowest priced mass-produced American car? A: The 1925 Ford Model T Runabout. Cost $260, $5 less than 1924. Q: What is the fastest internal-combustion American production car? A: The 1998 Dodge Viper GETS-R, tested by Motor Trend magazine at 192.6 mph.
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E-mail addresses are for the use of the members to pass information and not to be sold or freely passed to others without formal consent of the member. No funds solicitation is authorized via e-mail.
Q: Who wrote to Henry Ford, "I have drove fords exclusively when I could get away with one It has got every other car skinned, and even if my business hasn't been strictly legal it don't hurt anything to tell you what a fine car you got in the V-8"? A: Clyde Barrow (of Bonnie and Clyde) in 1934. Q: What car was the first production V12, as well as the first production car with aluminum pistons? A: The 1915 Packard Twin-Six. Used during WWI in Italy, these motors inspired Enzi Ferrari to adopt the V12 himself in 1948. Q: What was the first car to use power operated seats? A: They were first used on the 1947 Packard line. Q: Which of the Chrysler "letter cars" sold the fewest amount? A: Only 400, 1963, 300J's were sold (they skipped "I" because it looked like a number 1) Q: When were seat belts first fitted to a motor vehicle? A: In 1902, in a Baker Electric streamliner racer which crashed at 100 mph. on Staten Island! Q: In January 1930, Cadillac debuted it's V16 in a car named for a theatrical version of a 1920's film seen by Harley Earl while designing the body, What's that name? A: The "Madam X", a custom coach designed by Earl and built by Fleetwood. The sedan featured a retractable landau top above the rear seat. Q: What is the Spirit of Ecstasy? A: The official name of the mascot of Rolls Royce, she is the lady on top of their radiators. Also known as "Nellie in her nighty". Trivia...Ford, who made the first pick-up trucks, shipped them to dealers in crates that the new owners had to assemble using the crates as the bed.
Post Officers Commander: Andy Seremeth - (603)880-8685, [email protected]
Senior Vice Commander: Andy Seremeth Junior Vice Commander: Jim Bélanger
(603)880-8685 [email protected] (603) 465-2301; [email protected]
Quartermaster: Chris Lussier Chaplain: Bruce Moran
(603) 465-2676; [email protected] H: 603-465-7611; C: 603-465-1040; [email protected]
Service Officer: Bruce Moran Adjutant: Greg d’Arbonne
(H: 603-465-7611; C: 603-465-1040; [email protected] (603) 672-5830; C: 978-604-8835; [email protected]
Post Mailing Address: C/o Commander, VFW Post 11373, PO Box 1012, Hollis, NH 03049
Post Website: http://www.hollisvfw.org/
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