Veterans For Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI www.MadisonVFP.org
	          June 17, 2020, General Membership Meeting Minutes
		               Outdoor meeting at Olbrich Park
		
The meeting at Olbrich Park was a nice summer evening. David Giffey started the meeting, and then Fran W. chaired it. Brad Geyer read the VFP Statement of Purpose.
      The VFP May virtual meeting minutes were read and approved. Paul McMahon arrived and the VFP “hat” was passed.  Other members attending the meeting included Larry Orr, John Fournelle, Phil Fransen, Tom Glassel, and Steve Books.

Treasurers report  Paul outlined his detailed report and reported the status is good. A concern regarding WNPJ&S was asked as Dace Zeps from WNPJ has moved.

Committee Reports
Counter Recruiting  David reported the Delayed Entry Program is suffering due to high schools going virtual, and military recruiting is way down.  He's concerned about not being able to access the high schools next fall, and is enthused about investigating and making a counter-recruiting video. A motion was made and 2nded to have David seek information regarding a video production and a videographer. The video can be used in lieu of and in parallel with visiting schools for counter-recruiting and could be updated from year to year. The motion passes unanimously.
Memorial Day Peace Rally -  Hopefully next year, 2021
Memorial Mile – same -
Planning Committee – Fran reported the committee didn't meet, but there are some things that are on the list.
Website – Send in any items to Brad for posting. Brad is thinking of items to use virtually. More next month.
	www.MadisonVFP.org   National – www.veteransforpeace.org
Tabling/Outreach – Pretty quiet currently, but looking for a venue.

New Business
Display at Olbrich Park -  John and Tom discussed the Wisconsin Display for Olbrich Park that John applied for - was approved by Madison Parks. Phil and Steve brought some display items in for Tom.  The Display will be set up on Friday, July 3, at 1:00 PM, and will go to Sunday, June 12. Take down time to be announced.  Fran will send out a press release regarding the Display, and a Civilians commemoration will be included too.
F-35 issue – Brad reported a lot going on and all members are reminded to contact all politicians about the high cost and expenditures of military spending.  A new $ 350 billion reduction is being advocated. Brad also has information about a new video - “Overheard” that he will make available on-line.
Donation to a Black Lives Matter Group – In the works, more information next month. And, a Rep. Gwen Moore training will be available soon, more info later.
July Meeting Chair – Larry -  Location to be decided. Paul is checking with the Central Library to see if they're open to have a meeting safely in a meeting room.
Any other New Business – Paul received an E-mail from Doug Bradley regarding the Deadly Writers Patrol, a writing group, and VFP members are encouraged to join it. More information pending. Fran writes poetry.

Announcements
A list of announcements was read.

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at around 7:30 PM.

Minutes by Books