Veterans For Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI www.MadisonVFP.org
	          January 19, 2022, General Membership Zoom Meeting Minutes
	
	Daryl Sherman opened the meeting at 6:00 PM, held introductions, and asked for any adjustments to the agenda. Due to recent unfortunate deaths in the peace community, a postponement of the 2022 VFP Budget was suggested to wait until an in-person meeting, and a discussion related to Dot Williams, Patty Hoppe, and John Adams would go to Item 7 (a) in new business. Larry Orr read the VFP Statement of Purpose via John Fournelle’s screen share.  Other members included Tom Glassel, Phil Fransen, Paul McMahon, Brad Geyer, Joan Kemble, Jeff Froh, and Steve Books. The VFP “Hat” was suggested via Pay Pal, and, or, mail, and the November VFP minutes were read and approved.

Treasurers Report – Paul posted his detailed monthly and end of year report and December report with very positive outcomes.  The December funding appeal had a very good outcome of $ 3,600, and Prairie Farms reportedly sent in $ 50.00 for the milk bottle cap program. There were some printing expenses of $ 450.00.  The checking and savings are healthy, as Paul puts it.  We have ample funds to use for education.

Committee Reports
Counter Recruiting – David Giffey is still in contact with the rural High Schools but not going into the schools.
Scholarship – David is in contact with the school counselors.  Paul is talking with Allan Branch Sr. regarding a VFP Scholarship with the new Skilled Trades Center the Boys & Girls Club plans to build. More discussion in Feb.
Memorial Day – Discussion on the viability of a possible program if allowed.  VFP is registered/reserved for the both Gates of Heaven at James Madison Park and Olbrich Park. Paul and John discuss program options that would leave the same type of program to promote with music and selected speakers.  A suggestion was offered to invite VFP National to speak.  Involve Norm Stockwell possibly too.
Memorial Mile – Still up in question as the Memorial Day event. However a limited display could still ensue as the last two years as 2020, and 2021 were set with the Wisconsin monuments semi-circle display.
Planning Committee – I missed it, or this is when my power cord vent out.
VFP Website(s) – Brad reported several issues coming up with recruiting VFP members on the website, a possible re-design of the chapter website and managing it.  The item will be discussed with the 2022 VFP Budget.
Tabling/Outreach – Books reported the Farmer’s Market tabling permit granted. Larry on Wellness Committee suggested VFP Chapter 25 acknowledge Dot Williams.  Discussion moved to New Business.

New Business
Recent peace community deaths – Larry continued the discussion regarding Dot, Patty Hoppe, and John Adams to get more information on what Chapter 25 can do.  Found on Dot Williams’ obituary was to plant a tree, and discussion revolved around Will’s discretion on what organization(s) to support. No motion, but a general agreement to follow up. Dot’s Funeral to be at 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Sat. Jan. 22 near East Town.
VFP Sign Distribution – Brad is working on it. Possible distributions at various events, and a suggestion to hand-out without a payment to get the signs distributed since they’re paid for.
Possible Sponsorship of Annual Freeze for Food run/walk.  Books requested a Chapter 25 sponsorship that would go to Open Doors for Refugees as an effort. The event has a virtual option too.  A $ 300.00 amount was suggested and would include the VFP logo in race information on the Web with some printed info. A Motion was made and 2nded to support and help sponsor the Annual Freeze for Food event on March 5, noon, at Vilas Park Shelter for the amount of $ 300.00.  The motion passed.
Future VFP meeting location ? - Discussion with a suggestion by Jeff to have a Saturday morning meeting. General agreement for a Saturday meeting, but wait until March.  For February, the meeting will still be scheduled for 6 PM at the Sequoya Library.  The March Saturday VFP meeting is to be on March 12 with a time around 10 AM if possible. The big room could be location.  Paul is checking into it.
February Chair – Larry Orr – (Thanks Larry)                                                           - over - 
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Any other New Business – Brad found out about a request by Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin to support a request by them to endorse a complaint/lawsuit. A motion was made and seconded to have VFP Madison officially endorse/support the Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin environmental justice complaint.  The motion passed.
This complaint is regarding pollution from toxic chemicals and future noise from military aircraft is unconstitutional at the Dane County Airport and Truax Field.

Announcements
Daryl read a vast list of announcements that included the next VFP meetings, an announcement about a zoom meeting on February 7, at 7:00 to 8:10 PM that members interested need to register ahead of time for via Madison’s 350. org organization.  It can be found at http://350Madison.org under monthly meeting.

Members can comment on PFAS pollution at the Dane County Airport until 2/14 to william.myer.2@us.af.mil
There was an article in the WI State Journal on 1/12/2022 about the pollution and the website.

There will be a PSR, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Rally at the Capitol, State St. Side on Saturday, January 22 at 12:00 PM in conjunction with many groups with International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.  VFP Chapter member Lincoln Grahlfs, a WWII member who witnessed many nuclear bombs being tested in the Pacific Ocean, will have his statement read at the event regarding nuclear weapons.  VFP members are invited to attend, and VFP Madison has endorsed this event.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.  The Chapter thanked Daryl for chairing the meeting!
Minutes by Books