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MINUTES
Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council Meeting April 2, 2015 -‐ 1:30 pm
I. INVOCATION Richard Ortega
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Richard Ortega
III. CALL TO ORDER -‐ 1:32 pm Michael Waldrop ATTENDANCE AND GUESTS
PRESENT -‐ BOARD MEMBERS: Arthur Jarvis, Cathy Haynes, Cate Montuoro, Clare Hasler, Everett L. McKeown, Wade Foster, Mike Gentz, David Arnott, Robert Karas, Vickie DiGiovanni, Vinnie Monitto, Doug Richards, Robert Apodaca, Heather Frebe, Jim Nichols, Ellouise Hall, Karen Connors, William Vose, Christine Falkowski, Cleve Geer, Al Schroeder, Brian Fay, Christopher West, Dee Espeut-‐Jones; Jim R. Hawn, Jr., Oliver Kennedy, Richard Ortega, Tommie Maldonado PRESENT -‐ ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Kyle Evans, Leon Gather, Milan Dinga, Wilfredo Lopez GUESTS: Alan Alford, Bo Coeksey, Denise Smith, Frederick Smith, Ilana Moreno, Ryan Casson
IV. ONGOING BUSINESS
a. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes –March 5, 2015 -‐ General Membership Motion (Wade Foster) / Second (Jim Nichols) / Approved
b. Treasurer’s Report -‐ $15,421.77 – No Change -‐ Approved General Membership c. Veterans Court -‐ No Updates Vinnie Monitto
d. USO -‐ Updates -‐ No Updates Vinnie Monitto e. Memorial Day -‐ Monday, May 25, 2015– 10:00 am -‐ Karen Connors Location: Orange County Court House f. July 4th at Lake Eola – City reserves Veterans Council Members Doug Richards seating in front of Lake Eola Bandshell and Mayor Buddy Dyer invites us up to do the countdown of the fireworks. Free parking and will be able to go behind the bandshell to view the fireworks. This Railed balcony is the best seat in the house. g. National POW/MIA Recognition Day – September 18, 2015 – Michael T. Waldrop 10:00 am -‐ City Hall Rotunda – Discussed having boys choir again.
h. City of Orlando Veteran’s Parade, Saturday, Andrew Ewasko November 14, 2015 – Next parade meeting is April 9, 2015 – Blue Cord Office – 10:30 am – www.saveorlando.net/veterans to sign up – Channel 13 back on board to broadcast
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Michael T. Waldrop a. Discussed TSA Precheck b. Announced Honorary Members: Paul Hay, Hank Malenofski, Jerry Robinson and Earl Denton – Getting a plaque made to Put in Conference Room c. Discussed Strategic Plan – Vision – Expressed his visions that this be the best Veterans Advisory Council and continue to work together on upcoming projects. He commented that we had a variety of talent and we could surely put it to good use.
VI. NEW BUSINESS Michael T. Waldrop a. Announced 5 new members: Milan Dinga – Associate; Dee Espeut-‐Jones-‐ Councilmember; Wilfredo Lopez – Associate; Tommie Maldonado, Councilmember; and Jaime Quarnoccio, Councilmember
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Ellouise Hall, Curator/Historian – Made an announcement about blue shirt orders. b. Heather Frebe from Orlando VA Medical Center, Public Relations is waiting to hear from Secretary of Veterans Affairs – Robert A. McDonald to schedule the dedication. c. Tommie Maldonado said that the department offices have changed regulations on “how to file a claim”. d. Arthur Jarvis – Raf Club – Mentors high school students. e. Mike Gentz – SeeBee Vets reported on upcoming “Honor Flights” and a Virtual Honor Flight was given at the Villages for those due to medical reasons could Not go on a regular flight. f. Dee Espeut-‐Jones is actively persuing volunteers for the parade and has a sign-‐up sheet. g. Cathy Haynes is our conduit for communicating via email for upcoming events and Veterans activities for our Veterans information.
h. Next Meeting – May 7, 2015 – 1:30 pm
IX. ADJOURNED – 2:45 pm