Veterans For Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter 25, Madison, WI 
     			www.MadisonVFP.org 
     Wednesday, October 26, 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. Seeing no additions, he then proceeded with the agenda as written. Volunteer Daryl Sherman read the VFP Statement of Purpose. The VFP “hat” was circulated. The September minutes were reviewed and approved. Other members included Tom Glassel, Brad Geyer, Paul McMahon, John Fournelle, and Steve Books
 
Treasurer’s Report – Paul reported his financial statement of Chapter 25 operations. With one expenditure, and a few donations the September donation gain was positive by $ 200.00. Paul said the Chapter had a healthy balance. The total number of donors to date is 41. October donations to be tabulated for the November meeting.  There will be another Fund Drive in December, so stay tuned in when to help out if you can.

Committee Reports
Counter Recruiting – A discussion ensued regarding Aileen Id’s group Rehumanize Madison who spoke last month. The groups stand on issues didn’t seem to be in-line with Chapter 25, exactly.  John Fournelle mentioned that he would contact some people and groups that he knows of to see if a better match could take place for a group effort.
Memorial Day – John reported that Norm Stockwell reserved the Barrymore Theater for some type of an event for the Sunday of the Memorial Day Weekend. On-going discussion of programming for the weekend.
Memorial Mile – Discussion on placement(s), a possible “Arlington West” at the Labor Temple.  Brad reported a movie regarding Hollywood propaganda for showing on that weekend.  A West Washington Ave. site mentioned.
Planning Committee/Book Club – John reported members John Bell, Jim Roseberry, Daryl at the meeting with the next book being a good one too.
Websites – Brad reported adding pictures to the Chapter Website. On-going petitions on the Websites.
Ad/Hoc. Social Hour – Larry reported good discussions at the restaurant.
Tabling – Books reported on-going Farmer’s Market, New VFP National Information Fliers are out. Brad reported meeting with various other Peace groups and coordinating more events.

New Business
Update on The Golden Rule – Larry reported spending a week on the sailboat while traveling down the Mississippi River. Had Phil’s transportation to La Crosse at boarding location.  Had discussion at a Bookstore in La Crosse regarding The Golden Rule. Due to low water and a draft of 5ft. of the sailboat, the boat was stuck several times.  Pulled free by own efforts sometimes, and pulled out by a local fire department at least one time.
Went to Dubuque and was welcomed in by a delegation of singing Marshallease Islanders that live in the area. Larry was presented a traditional necklace upon arrival with all of the crew members. A Motion was made and 2nded to donate $ 500.00 to The Golden Rule Project.  The motion passed unanimously.  Daryl reported on the 28 mile long Marshall Islands and how inhabitants had to leave due to 67 U.S. Nuclear Bomb tests.
Justice Center room share idea – Tabled
Recent reports and actions – Brad reported Medea Benjamin’s new book event at Edgewood is available on video and is recommended to watch. Discussion of War in Ukraine.  Guest James, member of World Without War, reported that Veterans are important due to credibility when confronting power.  How does the war in Ukraine end? Discussion with ideas and to ask Rep. Mark Pocan to meet.
November Chair – Larry
Freeze For Food event – Tabled
Planning for the next meetings – Regular on-going meetings with the exception of December’s 3rd Wednesday Membership Meeting. A motion was made and 2nded  not have the 3rd Wednesday Membership Business meeting for December. (No meeting December 21), The motion passed unanimously.  The Fundraiser will be held, with more information on how to take part. Meetings for 2023 will take place at regular monthly time.

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Announcements
The Ad/Hoc Social Hour meeting at the Dairyland Restaurant will take place as scheduled. November 2.

The book “Tyranny” will be the next book for the Book Club

Peace Walks will still take place,

Armistice Day in November discussed.

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Minutes by Books