VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
DELAWARE COUNTY CHAPTER 67,
P.O. BOX 1220, MEDIA, PA
19063
MINUTES OCTOBER BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting was called to order by President Bill Gafford on Tuesday, October 13, 2015
at 7:30 PM at the Post Home at the Amvets Post 118. There were 19 members in
attendance. Absent were: Directors Paul Hanson and Mike Houlihan (excused). The
Chaplain, Jeffrey Dorfman was absent The reading of the Minutes of the Meeting of
September 8, 2015 was dispensed with by the President.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Michael Laganelli, Chapter 67 founding member; and all veterans who died during the
summer months and all US Troops KIA in Afghanistan and Iraq during the past month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Board Meeting, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM; and the next Business
Meeting, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Chapter Home at Amvets Post 118.
A Senior Expo sponsored by State Senator Tom McGarrigle will take place on Thursday,
October 15, 2015 at the Lazaretto Ballroom from 10 AM to Noon. Set up between 8:30
Philadelphia will hold its first Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Step
The Media Veterans Day Parade will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in
Media, PA. Assemble at 10 AM, step off at 11 AM.
COMMUNICATIONS
Thank you card received from Judy Campbell for us providing transportation down to
Gold Star Mothers Day in Arlington and for helping her find the headstone of her brother
STATE COUNCIL
Bob O'Neil stated the next State Council Meeting will take place at State College, PA the
weekend of November 7 and 8, 2015
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ray Stankus thanked the members of the Honor Guard who went down to Arlington, VA
for Gold Star Mother's Day. Joe Dubolino did a good job driving. The Honor Guard
presented the colors for the ceremony. Gold Star Mother Judy Founce and Gold Star
Sister Judy Campbell went down with us as well. It was a successful trip.
Ray stated that Philadelphia will hold its first Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November
8, 2015. Step off at noon. Chapter 266 will participate and will have a 2 1⁄2 ton truck
which we are invited to ride in. George Brown had suggested we drive up in a van because
we have to take our banner and rifles.
The Media Veterans Day Parade will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in
Media, PA. Assemble at 10 AM, step off at 11 AM. Breakfast will be at the Court Diner at
Wayne Lamond stated the Pancake Breakfast at Appleby's on October 10 was a success as
we made a profit of $423. We are locked in for November 5, 2016 at Appleby's for next
OLD BUSINESS
Bill Gafford stated that Mike Houlihan had suggested we have our Christmas Party at
Casey's Pub, State Road and Lansdowne Ave. in Drexel Hill on Tuesday, December 8,
2015 at 7 PM. They want us to order off a fixed menu and pick two main entrees. The
Chapter voted for Crab Cakes ($17) and Filet Mignon ($24) as the two main entrees. The
price doesn't include tip or taxes. They have a problem writing separate checks and want
to do table checks. We need a commitment at the November meeting (Money in hand).
We were asked about a tax ID and Bob O'Neil stated we don't have one.
Bill Gafford talked about our website. No one has maintained it in three years. He said
we should think about getting a new website with a new domain name and that we need to
Jack Mitch suggested we have a pizza party for the veterans at the Coatesville VAH. This
could take place sometime in January or February of next year. We would have to
coordinate with the hospital.
Jack also stated that Wreaths Across America will take place on Saturday, December 12,
2015 with ceremonies at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Washington
NEW BUSINESS
Motion 15-01 by Jack Mitch that the Chapter donate food and clothing in the amount of
$200 for Christmas to Walt Kraft. Second Tony D'Alterio. Motion passed.
Motion 15-02 by George Brown that the Chapter donate $100 Super Market Gift Cards for
five families of needy veterans for Christmas. Total amount is $500. Second Tony
D'Alterio. Motion passed.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The Chapter thanked Joe Dubolino for his donation of a VVA Plaque and flag holder to
Jack Mitch thanked Jeff McCaw for what he did with Product Sales and with provided us
with Krispy Kreme Donuts.
Motion to adjourn by Tony D'Alterio; second, Jerry Demartini.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael S. Kalichak, Secretary
