Veterans For Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI www.MadisonVFP.org
	          October 20, 2021, General Membership Meeting Minutes
	
	Larry Orr opened the meeting at 6:00 PM and asked for any adjustments to the agenda.  Two extras were requested for any other new business.  Jeff Froh read the VFP Statement of Purpose.  Other members reporting included Tom Glassel, Phil Fransen, Paul McMahon, John Fournelle, Daryl Sherman, Brad Geyer, Joan Kemble on speaker phone, and Steve Books.  No minutes from September yet.

Treasurers Report – Paul reviewed his detailed report starting with $ 250.00 in revenue from the June Fund Drive. Expenses were $ 342.00.  Paul reported the June Drive was not as big as in previous years.

Committee Reports -   Counter Recruiting/VFP Scholarships – Paul talked with David Giffey regarding school activities with David reporting that some schools are contacting him about the VFP Scholarships.  David wanted to ask and confirm with the Chapter to be sure with the rural scholarships at $ 500.00 ea. for each school, the same amount.  The confirmation was granted to continue the VFP Scholarships – YES.
Memorial Mile/Memorial Day – on hold for now.  Some discussion, but still in limbo.  Paul confirmed the reservations of both events tentatively with the Madison Parks Commission. John is working on calculating the square footage of the Synagogue for possible spacing requirements. The Mem. Mile could be a go for 2022.
Planning Committee - John covered his e-mail that was sent out that briefed the Chapter about a planned Armistice Day event for November 11 to be sponsored by Chapter 25 and The Progressive working with Norm Stockwell.  It would be streamed on the Progressive’s website at 7:00 PM that day. The program will include UW Professor Al McCoy, Kathy Kelly of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, Fran Wiednehoeft -  Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran, Si Kahn, John McCutcheon, and will be taped by Brian Alberth.  John would send out a press release about the program. A discussion ensued regarding an ad, and about a posted effort that would total $ 375.00.  The poster effort was dropped and a Motion was made and 2nded to spend $ 250.00 for an ad in the Isthmus within a Barrymore Theater ad of events.  The Motion passed. John will send a press release out.
VFP Chapter Website – Brad continues to add new items to the site. Brad updates the Chapter about a Drone Vigil at Volk Field for Oct. 26th at Volk Field.  Brad also agreed to be contact person for Chapter 25.
Tabling/Outreach – Books reports of tabling at the Farmer’s Market for a few weeks yet.  Brad reminds to get editorials in to the papers for the letter to the editor rotation.  Letters about Armistice Day could be penned now.

New Business
Chapter 25 Coordinator Position – Discussion on the Coordinator Position for Chapter 25 left open by Fran.  Brad agreed to look into the job description and responsibilities.  No Action.
Future VFP Meetings – General agreement that Sequoya Library works for now.  Same time on the 3rd Wednesday’s.  Next month at Sequoya will be in a smaller room near the SW Corner.
Adding new VFP Members/Chapter Growth – Discussion on attracting new members.  Many groups are available.  How to attract Veterans?
The Law of War – Brad discussed the nature of U.S. Foreign Policy.  Climate issues are not being addressed.
November Chair – Larry 
Other New Business – Phil reported about an article in the Brodhead paper about 12 Veterans who recently passed due to Agent Orange who lived in Rockford IL.  Brad reported attending a meeting about Veterans Political Innovation that had political tone to it.  Larry reported on going effort to keep the Welfare Committee meeting up a local establishments and inviting all to attend, and possibly contact folks who we haven’t seen for a while. Tom reported on various signs on display in Decora Iowa.

Announcements - A list of announcements was read about future meetings and other events.

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM
Minutes by Books