Community Military Appreciation Committee

Minutes

June 6, 2014

  1. Meeting called to order by Chairman Larry Smith. Prayer led by Morris Giesler. Pledge of Allegiance led by Roy Billings. Chairman Larry Smith reminded everyone about today’s anniversary being “D-Day.”
  1. Members Present: Chairman Larry Smith, Chairman Dan Tarbell, Secretary Anita Stadey, and Treasurer Jan Wojciechowski [absent]. Executive Board Members: Robert Bean (40 et 8), Roy Billings (VFW 7824), Morris Giesler (A.L. + 40 et 8), Bill Hauser (40 et 8, Marine Corp), Jerry Keen (A.L. + 40 et 8)[absent], Samantha Whitley (Clark County Community Services), and Don Wilson (Elks Lodge + 40 et 8) [absent]. Richard Alvarez (American Vets Post 6), Andrew Bellah (Homes for Heroes),Beth Brown (MOAA), Jon Burgess (Costco), Walter Chase (5LINX), Randy Crisp(CVI), Jim Czmowski (Young Marines), Thomas Dombeck (Civil Air Patrol, 40 et 8, + A. L.), Jack Giesen (Ore. Military Vehicles + VBMA), David Hammer (Young Marines), John Hopkins (Combat Veterans International), Dixie Hotaling (Healing on the Homefront), Vancouver City Councilwoman Anne McEnerny-Ogle (Neighborhood Assoc + Scouts), Kristina Johnson (Costco), Jim Moody (Fort Vancouver Kiwanis), Bill Moorehouse (Buffalo Soldiers), Don Olson (Columbia River Chapter/AUSA), Bob Parsille (Equity NW Properties), Frazier Raymond (Buffalo Soldiers),.SFC Larry Rhodes (2nd BDE 95th Division), Dan Sockle (Vancouver Rotary Club), Michael Stacey (Pure Kraze Productions), Steven Stanley (Young Marines), Jo Anne Strickland (A.L. Auxiliary, VAVS), Linda Tarbell,Cody Trestrail (Team Rubicom- Brothers in Battle), Marlene Varga (Homes for Heroes), Ralph Walker (Fotos with Flair), and Jadia Ward (Bright Eyes Doves Release). Guest: Liz Johnston (AFRC Family Programs Family Assistance Specialist) [38]
  1. CMAC Guests:
  1. AFRC Family Programs Family Assistance – Elizabeth Johnston works with military families on personnel issues that require guidance in areas of military pay benefits, pay, and financial debt. She provides services in communications, community outreach/resources, counselor support, family care plan, family readiness groups, financial, ID Cards, financial, military retirement, natural disaster, property/household issues, reintegration, service member pay problems, Tricare, urgent/critical, VA benefits, and youth issues. For more information: Phone 360-604-7303, visit website or e-mail Elizabeth.a.johnston46.ctr.mil.
  2. Team Rulbicon Brothers in Battle – Cody Trestrail reminded everyone again of the upcoming fundraiser June 27th at Alderbrook Park in Hockinson. There will be a variety of activities including a volleyball tournament, BBQ, bands, beer, dunk tank, raffles, petting zoo, etc.
  3. Costco “Heroes Night” –Kristina Johnson also reminded everyone about their event on June 21st from 6:30PM to 9:00PM at the East Vancouver Costco (19610 SE 1st Street, Camas, WA 98607) in honoring local Police, Firefighters, EMT’s, Active Duty Military, Veterans, Teachers, and Doctors and Nurses who served and protect us every day. There will be a donation drive for local veterans and military families in need, scavenger hunt, booths, gas and cash card giveaways, membership promotions, and more.
  1. CMAC News:
  1. Stover Flagpole at Harmony Sports Center – Connor Johnson promoted his Eagle Scout project with a commemorative flag pole and plaque dedicated to Air Force Captain Chris Stover. Dedication was on May 26th. Over $4,000 was raised for this project. There were over 100 people in attendance...
  2. POW/MIA Project – Project Manager Bob Bean and Contractor Kelly Punteney Contact Bob for forms to be filled out for the bricks. $100 for each brick with engraving up to 18 characters per line, 2 lines at most. These bricks will be placed at the new Memorial site in front of the new Armed Forces Reserve Center. Site preparation has begun. Dedication will be in the fall. Bricks will be placed prior to the Dedication. Have 94 bricks, need 6 more for a total 0f 100. Need another press release.
  3. Fourth of July Parade – Jack Giesen Michael Stacey will ask Ron Powers to be the announcer for the parade. Civil Air Patrol will be the Color Guard and help carry the Gold Star Banners. The 40 et 8 Loci will be there. Still need cars, will check with the NW Convertible Club. The Buffalo Soldiers will be there with their horses, and Jack will have his military vehicles there, as well.
  4. Wall of Remembrance – Roy Billings said they still have a space and would like to have a Korean Mural placed there. He is asking for donations for this mural.
  1. Memorial Day Ceremony – May 26th
  1. Handshake between Chairman Dan Tarbell and SFC Larry Rhodes representing the 2/95 Division in agreement to have the 2/95th Division as the Color Guard for the Memorial Day Ceremony.
  2. Director Assignments: Dan Tarbell

REVIEW

  1. MC Host Speaker-Larry Smith
  2. Guests Speakers: Air Force Colonel Richard W Wedan, NPS Tracy Fortman, Congresswoman Jamie Herrera Beutler, Mayor Tim Leavitt Excellent!
  3. Memorial Day Script/time line – Larry Smith Need to cut down on biographies.
  4. Chaplain – Randy Warneke
  5. Photography –Ralph Walker and a video by Bob Parsille Excellent!
  6. Media – Madie Kozacek
  7. Invitations/Flyers/Programs - Samantha Whitley Was not aware that programs were to be handed out at the Indoor Reception area.
  8. Drivers – Jan Wojciechowski
  9. Honor Escorts – Dan Tarbell
  10. Parade Escorts – John Hopkins (CVI, Patriot Guards) Excellent!
  11. Gold Star Family Escorts – Portland Army Recruiting
  12. Reception Escort – Anne MacEnerny-Ogle (Gold Star Families)
  13. Flag Line - John Hopkins (CVI, Patriot Guard, Legion Riders) Excellent!
  14. Honor Guard/Posting Colors:

(1) 295th Division US Army Reserve Center (2) Marine Corps League

(3)Young Marines Excellent! (4) Buffalo Soldiers. Excellent!

Northwest Indian Veteran’s Association (unable to attend this ceremony)

  1. Bands – Robert Nicholas (204th Band), and Annette Allen (Vancouver Pipe Band) Both Excellent!
  2. Taps – 204th Band
  3. Singer - Rey Reynolds (National Anthem, Solo: God Bless the USA) Excellent!
  4. Wreaths and Carnations – Joel Scott 1 Large Wreath for all Veterans & 1 Small for Captain Christopher Stover. 20 Carnations for the Gold Star families. 1 Red Rose for the POW/MIA Table. The Wreaths need to be larger, will pay more!
  5. Wreath Stands – Thank you Young Marines!
  6. Bright Eyes Doves Release – Jadia Ward 51 Doves released and 1 person for each Branch of Service. Excellent!
  7. POW/MIA Chair & Table – Jack Giesen/Jeff Davis Excellent!
  8. Artillery Firing – Don Olsen –Fire 6 rounds; one for each branch of service and one for fallen veterans. Had the Young Marines firing the cannons. Very memorable!
  9. Honor Guard/Rifle Salute – John Hopkins/6th Marines Did not show up! VFW will now be the Honor Guard with the Rifle Salute.
  10. Permit – Dan Tarbell
  11. Set up/takedown Coordinator – Dan Tarbelland Morris Giesler.
  12. Set up/take down - Dan Tarbell(295th Division, Young Marines, Boy Scouts)
  13. Stage – Roy Billings
  14. Seating – Roy Billings 800 Chairs (600 Brown, 200 White) Thank you to all who help set up!
  15. Gold Star Seat Covers – Bill Hauser Elks Lodge memberssecured area. Thank you!
  16. Tents: 10 each 20’ x 20’ – Bill Hauser
  17. Port-a-potties – (1 handicap 1 regular) Jim Czmowski. Ran out of toilet paper!
  18. Parking – Tom Dombeck (Civil Air Patrol) Excellent job!
  19. Security – John Hopkins (CVI) Excellent!
  20. Sound System –Michael Stacy Speakers in back were a little weak, otherwise sound was good!
  21. Clean-up – Young Marines-Boy Scouts & volunteers. Need a final sweep of grounds.
  22. Flag Stands – Jim Czmowski
  23. State Flags: Set-up/Take-down – Peggy Gresham and Young Marines
  24. Waste Connections – Don Wilson/Park Service
  25. Indoor Reception (Artillery Barracks) -Jo Ann Strickland, Emblem Club Need signs in back for “No Entrance!”
  26. Banners – Marlene Varga Thank you to all who helped!
  27. Reception Committee – Karla Bean and Emily Stoutsenberger
  28. Indoor Greeter – James Mead Excellent!
  29. Outdoor Reception – Anne McEnerny-Ogle & Debra Coakes Wright (Clearwater Springs, MOAA, Red Cross, Neighborhood Association, Boy & Girl Scouts, Lions Club, Operation Military Kids). Reception will be held on the South side of the building. All tents should be in one area away from the emergency lane.
  30. Water – Byron Jacobus (Water & Air Works – The Water Store) Thank you!
  31. Juice – George Golden (LINKS) Thank you!
  32. Cemetery Flags – Richard Alvarez
  33. Military Vehicles –Jack Giesen Need a better location to park the military vehicles.
  34. Vancouver Fire Department Thank you for being there!
  35. 40 et 8 Loci – George Golden Thank you, Loci committee!
  1. National Park Service Soldier’s Bivouac to follow after the Memorial Day Ceremony.

Secretary, Anita Stadey

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CMAC Meeting Dates CMAC Events

June 27th at the 40 et 8 8:30 AM July 4th Fort Vancouver Independence Day

July 18th at the 40 et 8 8:30 AMSept. 20th POW/MIA Ceremony

Aug. 1st at the 40 et 8 8:30 AM

Aug. 15th at the 40 et 8 8:30 AM

Aug. 29th at the 40 et 8 8:30 AM

Sept. 19th at the Armed Forces Reserve Center 9:00 AM

  • Armed Forces Reserve Center 15005 NE 65th Street, Vancouver, WA
  • 40 et 8 7607 NE 26th Ave., Vancouver, WA
  • Artillery Barracks 600 E. Hathaway Road, Vancouver, WA