Veterans for Peace, Madison, September 16th, 2020, Meeting at the Park
 	 	 	 	 	Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI
 	 	Larry opened the meeting near the 4:00 PM special start time. Adjustments the meeting were requested and granted by Larry with Paul’s request regarding the next meetings and how, and Fran with a Deported Veterans request.  A “go around” regarding COVID-19 was aired.  Larry read the Vet’s for Peace Statement of Purpose, and the VFP “Hat” was passed. Other members at the meeting were Phil Fransen, Wayne Jensen, John Fournelle, and Fran via telephone, Paul McMahon, and Steve Books.  The August meeting minutes were read and approved. Tom Glassel was absent due to driving Vet patient to the VA via R.S.V.P. who was to have emergency surgery.
Treasurer’s Report - Paul gave an overview of the Chapter’s financial status reporting that no more contributions were coming in lately for the June fundraiser.  However, since June, it has been the best fund drive ever.  The checking and savings are in the green at $ 10,115.00.
 	Committee Reports
Counter Recruiting/Scholarship - Paul reported that David reported he’s attempting to work in the schools, however at this time a video to watch for students may be the way to go. The pandemic has curtailed many of the usual projects.  David will also be traveling to the Highground in Neillsville on Friday September 25, to make a short video about the Dove Mound, which he designed and helped build in 1989.  On International Peace Day, Monday September 21, there will be an observation of International Peace Day at the Dove Mound, but David will not be there this year of COVID-19.
Memorial Day/Memorial Mile - Discussion for the timing of planning during next spring.
Planning Committee - Fran reported the committee is planning an event for this fall, and that she has been in discussion with National VFP about having Zoom Meetings.  The Event would be via Zoom, and a Cost of War Panel discussion with four panelists.  Eileen Ahern of the V.A., and possibly David Cooper have expressed interest in helping for the event. Fran enlisted a vote on three possible dates of the event of October 25, November 12, or December 6.  Most of the members picked October 25 with 3 votes. The other dates had one vote each.  However, the discussion is still going on to finalize the date by voting on-line to Fran by September 20 to her e-mail. (Fran has sent out, and will re-send the planning committee notes out)
Website - No report from Brad, but Steve reported that Brad has updated the website. Tabling/Outreach - Steve reported tabling hard to do with pandemic going on.
 	New Business
Black Lives Matter issue - continued discussion on how to support the cause, and support peaceful action without compromising the cause.  No motion on a possible donation.
Yard Signs - continued discussion on how best to obtain support for Chapter 25, and VFP in general. Discussion of continued wearing of VFP clothing when out and about in the public. Variety of getting the word out in many ways
Cutting the Military Budget - continued discussion on actions that congress doesn’t take. Zoom, Skype, or other venue for meetings - Paul created a discussion regarding possible on-line meeting applications to use during the pandemic. A motion was made, and 2nded by Wayne to set up and coordinate the Zoom application for the Chapter to use for the October General Meeting and beyond with details and having co-hosts with John coordinating.  The motion passed unanimously. A time will need to be established?
Deported Veterans - Fran reported having a discussion with the point person for VFP Deported Veterans Chapter 182. Donations are down for the Chapter, and deportations are still happening. Various legislative Bills are still waiting. Discussion.  A motion was made and 2nded to donate $ 500.00 to U.S. Deported Veterans Chapter 182.  The motion passed.
 	Announcements
 A list of announcements was read for the future Chapter 25 meetings, with the next Chapter 25 meeting being the Ad/Hoc Committee via a conference call.  Other announcements were about the International Day of Peace where David Giffey will be at the Highground near Neillsville, WI at the Peace Dove for making a video project.

Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 5:18 PM
Minutes by Books