Veterans For Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI
 www.MadisonVFP.org
	         January 20, General Membership Meeting Minutes  (ZOOM Mtg.)

Meeting Chair Daryl Sherman opened the meeting at 6:00 pm with a "COVID-19" check-in.  Members in attendance were doing well so far, with some members reporting being immunized. Members need to know that the V.A. also administers the vaccine.  Larry Orr gracefully read the VFP Statement of Purpose. The December  minutes were reviewed, with at least one correction regarding the donation(s) item - amounts were not to be divided to an equal number. Separate amounts.  The December minutes were then approved. Daryl also checked for any adjustment of the agenda, seeing none, the meeting continued.  Other members attending included Judy Miner, Paul McMahon, Brad Geyer, Phil Fransen, John Fournelle, and Steve Books.

Treasurers Report – Paul reviewed his monthly detailed report highlighting expenditures and revenues that were significant. The donations from Tom Link, and the Link Friendship House were both nice gifts. We are doing well with overall donations of $ 4,800 for the December fund drive. A donation percentage of 14% has been realized which is very good.  Paul would like to bring in a Fiscal 2021 Budget to the meeting next month.  The total cost for the new VFP yard signs was $ 580.00, and the Prairie Farms caps count is at 805.

Committee Reports
Counter Recruiting/Scholarship – Paul has been busy contacting local High Schools and organizations regarding the Madison VFP Scholarship to persuade students to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship information is available on the MadisonVFP.org website.  A Madison writing program could also be valid in the contention for writing the scholarship application. The Madison application is due May 3. David Giffey reported via e-mail that he has contacted seven rural high schools, River Valley is Spring Green, Riverdale in Muscoda, Richland Center, Boscobel, Baraboo, and Dodgeville. He’s made available with the counselors the video that he made with Fran’s help, and he’s made the Highground video about the Dove Mound too. Wisconsin Heights will make a determination in February.
Memorial Day, Memorial Mile and the Planning Committee Reports – all on hold for now.
VFP Website – Brad reported that a volunteer is helping with the website. John asked about reactions to social media postings, and Brad reported that most people are not peace supporters.
Tabling/Outreach – Brad reported that more voices could be shared via social media. Share a comment to Brad to share and he will post it. Judy reports that the WNPJ anti-militarism e-mail link is also available for information.  Books reports that the 2021 Farmers Market annual permit has been obtained.  WNPJ also has one too for double bubble outreach on the Capitol Square if and when the Farmers Market gets back  running there.

New Business
Solidarity to Black Lives Matter Organizations, and others – The donations were approved via a motion by Judy Miner to be awarded to the top five votes of Just Dane - $ 300.00, Urban Triage - $ 300.00, 100 Black Men of Madison - $ 200.00, The Goodman Center - $ 100.00, and Second Harvest Food Bank - $ 100.00. The total amount did reach a total of the proposed $ 1,000.00 that had been discussed in December.
New VFP Signs, update – John reported that 57 signs have been distributed and are hopefully out on display. Brad and Tom have some to distribute too, and members should request some if someone needs some.
Warrior Songs, Jason Moon donation – moved to February meeting.
February Chair – to be decided.
Any other business – Paul asked to add to his report on the MATC Scholarship that articles will be published in the Labor News, UMOJA Magazine, and also promoted Operation Fresh Start.

Announcements – a list of announcements were read of future meetings.

Adjournment – The meeting concluded at 7:15 pm.        Minutes by Books