Veterans For Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI www.MadisonVFP.org
	          Sat. March 12, 2022 General Membership Meeting Minutes
	 
	Chair Larry Orr opened the meeting at 10:00, and asked for any adjustments to the agenda. A request to the announcements was mentioned. Introductions ensued with guest Olivia.  Daryl Sherman read the VFP Statement of Purpose.  Other members included Tom Glassel, Paul McMahon, Brad Geyer, John Fournelle, Phil Fransen, and      	Steve Books. The VFP “Hat” was passed, and the February VFP minutes were reviewed, and approved.

Treasurers Report – Paul reviewed his green financial sheet reporting that the Dec. Fund drive has generally finished.  However, there have been some donations via Pay Pal.  The expenditures from February included the Badger Flights donation, and Mike Boehm’s My Lai project.  There were 72 donors from the last fund drive.

Committee Reports
Counter Recruiting/Scholarship – Paul is working with the High School AVID program, Advancement Via Individual Determination, and is hoping to get students to write.  The students will pick one of four questions to write on of their choice. As far as the Rural Scholarships, Paul reported that David Giffey has awarded a Baraboo student an award. Brad mentioned if there would be anyway to get into the schools in Madison, it could be good.
Memorial Day – John and Brad reported a start to the program, and had a proposed program on hand to review.  Questions remain regarding the Gates of Heaven facility. VFP National Ex. Director Garett Reppenhagen has confirmed attending. Discussion, setting up a Chapter 25 meeting with Garett on weekend Sunday.  The Program would attempt to be one hour long.  Someone still needs to be the Master of Ceremonies, MC.  Continuing discussion, including on Carnations from George’s Flowers. 
Memorial Mile –  a - “go”. Yes.  Planning will be on-going now how to generate volunteers. Discussion.  Contacts to be made, and pre-paid postcards sent out.  Some new signs need to be made to include current, and updated information..
Planning – No report.
VFP Chapter Website – Brad reported being active on social media, and keeping the site current with updates.  Has been in contact with Garett Repenhagen.  Keeping current!
Outreach – Books reported a good event with the Freeze for Food event.  VFP Chapter 25 was in the packets.
Wellness – Larry reported about the Ad/Hoc being held at Dairyland Restaurant.  Will do it again 1st Wed. 6:00 PM, April 6th.  Hope to reach-out to members, and still working on it. Two members about to have surgery.

New Business
National Newsletter writing – Brad will take on the writing about Chapter 25 news in the newsletter.
VFP National Forms Address –  Books reports National address concerns regarding the brochures.  Paul will make the new address labels.  And, will take the brochures to work on.
WORT Access Hour – John reported that a taped or live show will be on Memorial Day, 7:00 PM on May 30th.
Issue of Ukraine – Discussion.  Role of VFP Chapter 25?  No perfect answers.  Possible new vigils, Larry advises to return to the Monday Noon Vigil on MLK Blvd. (soon). John mentions articles in Counterpunch site.
Human rights issues. 
Select April Chair – Larry. 
Any other New Business – Brad reports possible rallys. Other event – March 4th to Earth Day endorsement.  A Motion was made and 2nded to endorse the March 4th to Earth Day Actions around Wisconsin.  WNPJ will mention the actions too.  The Motion passed unanimously. 

Announcements – A list of announcements was read.  The Ad/Hoc – 6:00 PM @ Dairyland.  The next VFP Membership Meeting @ Sequoya Library Saturday,  April 9th,  at 10 AM.
Adjournment – The meeting ended at 12:09 PM.

Minutes by Books