Veterans For Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI 
     			www.MadisonVFP.org 
  	Wednesday, September 21, 2022, General Membership Meeting Minutes
	 
 Chair Larry Orr opened the meeting at about 6:00 pm., and asked if there would be any adjustments to the agenda.  One adjustment with Rehumanize Madison guest spokesperson Aileen Ida for the first part of the meeting,  a Stand Down event announcement, then, he proceeded with the agenda.  Volunteer Daryl Sherman read the VFP Statement of Purpose. The VFP “hat” was circulated. The August minutes were reviewed and approved. Other members included Tom Glassel, Phil Fransen, Brad Geyer, Lincoln Grahlfs & (Joan), Paul McMahon, Joan Kemble via phone, Jeff Froh and Steve Books
 
Aileen Ida Presentation, Rehumanize International – Madison, Aileen presented some ways of how the groups could work together for some issues as counter recruitment, or other connections.  Said that there may be issues that the groups do not agree on, but would work together with issues that are agreed upon.  There members are from big backgrounds.  The group is young professionals, and the group in Madison is about 10 members or so.  It is part of a non-profit international group, they could possibly help out, and they have some connections to public schools. After Aileen left the room, there were some issues, as women’s healthcare, that were decisive.

Treasurers Financial Report – Paul reported a net gain in revenue for August, $ 300.00.  40 people have donated so far since June, and the levels of donations are a little bit lower than previous years, but some big ones.

Committee Reports
Counter recruitment/Scholarships – Steve read David’s August letter about the scholarships.  The membership discussed options and decided to keep the scholarships going. Motion made and 2nded to continue the VFP Scholarships in the Rural Schools, with the change being the promotion will be by the schools’ counseling staff for the school year 2022-2023.  The motion passed unanimously.  Another motion was made and 2nded to continue the funding of the scholarships at the current amounts.  The motion passed unanimously.
Planning committee – John was absent(illness), but the book club was postponed until Sept 27th at the Dryhootch.
Websites – Brad reviewed updates with the local website, and asked for help with social media to post articles.  An update could be needed how to keep up with the updating of on-line discussions. Members thanked Brad.
VFP Social Club – Larry updated members about Dairyland Restaurant good food.  Next Wed., Sept. 28, 5:00 PM
Tabling/Outreach – Books reported Farmers Market going along, and a review to take place for Willy St Fair.

New Business
VFP Continuing Assignments discussion – Paul reported that on-going assignments are important to VFP Chapter 25, and that folks could/should be getting compensated for work.  Jobs as Coordinator, Treasurer, Web design could be updated for continued work.  On-going discussion.
Donation to Los Abuelos Farley Farm, re: Juan Martinez Farm truck accident.  Tom reported about the Farm Truck accident and requested a donation in Solidarity with the Farley Farm, former VFP Member  Dr. Gene Farley.  A motion was made and 2nded to donate $ 200.00.00 to the Farm.  The motion passed, 3 abstentions.
VFP Convention Recap -  Larry reports that the convention was good as William Barber, Poor Peoples’ Campaign, was the conventions keynote speaker. Convention meetings and presentations are available for 60 days from August to review.
Social Justice Center, Room Share Idea – discussion of obtaining a shared office space with the Social Justice Center for a monthly fee.  There is a social media facebook page.  Contract information will be sought out and brought to the next meeting for a discussion.
Select October Chair – Larry.
Other business – Lincoln Grahlfs – Lincoln discussed his Birthday Celebration Event, Friday, December 2, from 2 – 4 PM at Capitol Lakes and invited all VFP Members, and his Washington DC. Trip to have Pres. Joe Biden sign the Atomic Veterans Bills that will help Atomic Veterans.  There was also a bridge in Washington DC. in Peekskill dedicated at the Atomic Veterans Bridge. Members gave Lincoln and Joan a round of applause.

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New Business and Announcement -

VFP Golden Rule Sailboat – The Golden Rule Sailboat will be at various locations along the Mississippi River in October to visit, and to make connections with local folks.  In La Cross October 4th and 5th, and Cassville and Dubuque, IA October 7th to the 9th.

Announcements

Homeless Veterans Stand Down – October 8th.  A Homeless Veterans Stand Down, effort to aid people, will take place at the Salvation Army on Darwin St. October 8th from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.  Members can volunteer to help.

Next month the room for the VFP Membership Meeting will be at the same place, Room A, Sequoya Library.

Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM

Minutes by Books