Vietnam Veterans of America
Fargo-Moorhead Chapter 941
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Vietnam Veterans of America
Fargo-Moorhead Chapter #941 Officers Meeting
09 AUG 10 7:00 p.m. CST
Northtown Grill - Fargo
Minutes
Meeting called to order by President Wayne at 1902 Hours
Present: Wayne Wermager, President, Ronn DuRand, Secretary, Russ Stabler,
Membership Chair, Wayne Ellefson, Public Affairs Officer
The officers reviewed the minutes from the 19 JUL 10 chapter meeting. Topics
discussed were as follows:
Membership report review and discussion on marketing VVA membership to
areas outside the Fargo-Moorhead metro area
Color Guard activity review
Veterans history project
USS Block Island review
MSUM scholarship fund
Agenda items for the 16 AUG 10 Chapter meeting include but are not limited
to the following:
Guest speaker will be a representative from Schwans to discuss a fund
raising opportunity
Russ and Wayne E. talked about doing an education session on proper United
States flag etiquette for all area Color Guard units
Wayne E. talked about procuring more flags for Color Guard activity
Veterans Day visits to nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living
facilities to honor veterans who might not be able to get out to community
Veterans Day events
o President Wayne will be speaking at One Oak Place in Fargo shortly before
or after Veterans Day. May need color guard and membership help
USS Block Island Reunion
o Les Bakke suggested a tour of the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
in Moorhead.
o Wayne Wermager may have provisions for complimentary tickets to
Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks dependent on the reunion date and the Redhawks home
schedule.
o We could also hold the annual veterans picnic during the reunion. Funds
associated with this event will need to be discussed.
No other agenda items. Meeting adjourned at 1954 Hours.
Next Officers meeting is scheduled for 13 SEP 10 at 1900 Hours at the North
Town Grill
Submitted By:
Ronn DuRand, Secretary
Vietnam Veterans of America
Northern Warriors Chapter #941
Website: www.tristateveterans.com/fargovva/index.html
Now As Then, Thank You for Your Service to Our Country!!!!