February 17th, 2019
Chapter 5 Meeting After Action Keeping Our Members in the know!!!
At our meeting on Saturday February 16th, we discussed an abundance of key topics. For those that attended and those unable to, this is a brief summary of the meeting. We want to keep our family in the know!!!!!
- What we did/discussed this month:
- I thank all members who attended the meeting
- We had approximately 82 members attending
- The minutes from the January meeting were amended and passed
new members, Transfers, Guests - We had a guest speaker Aligned Mortgage speak on VA Home Loans
- The chapter welcomed 13 first-time attendees
- We welcomed several new members and voted on Transfers to our family
- A couple of members joined during the meeting. They liked the way we were bantering each other…. Especially to the Commander
- Gave the Obligations of New Members
- We look forward to you becoming active in the chapter’s activities
Chapter Service Officer (CSO) – National Service Officer (NSO) - Introduced the Chapter Service Officers that were present
- Mentioned how the claims process is changing
- Please pass the word about the Chapter Claims Assistance Offices.
- Committees:
Membership: - We still need approximately 52 new members
- Thank you for all your hard work
- VG Clark Cancer Trust
- Mentioned to amount of funds readily available
- VAVS (VA Volunteer Services)
- Provided tentative dates for the Floresville Veterans Home Bingos
- Legend Oaks West Nursing Home is now a VA Contract Nursing Care Facility
- They are always looking for volunteers
- Volunteer Services at Audie Murphy VA Hospital is always looking for volunteers
- The National VAVS conventions for 2020 & 2021 will be held here in San Antonio
Legislative: - If you were part of the Blue Water Navy, you may put a claim in for possible Agent Orange and Asbestos related issues
- HR 444 is being circulated to eliminate the 12-year rule/limit for using of Voc Rehab
PAO: - Tricare has express scripts for medicine reordering
Miscellaneous: - Mentioned how anyone can join the Commander Action Network
- How important is it to join and keep updated on legislative actions of the DAV
- Members were cautioned about trying to do claims (if not a CSO) or being aggressive with veterans about doing claims. There is a time and place
- Recognized chapter members that had recruited members
- Recognized Forget Me Not volunteers
- Voted on the chapter putting a 4X8 sign along Toeperwein Rd to advertise the chapter meetings
- Gave permission for Treasurer Duke Hendershot to investigate the most economical place to purchase more chapter pens.
- National Cemetery
- The Traveling Wall will be at the Assembly Area of the cemetery from Feb
- 28th till Mar 3rd
It will be open 24/7
50/50 drawing was won by Joseph Harrison Jr.
The monthly money goes toward offsetting the cost of the December Christmas banquet at Golden Corral
DAV cap was won by Mitchel Lopez
Happy birthday to all February birthdays
- Vince Emery had hand surgery and is recovering good
- Lula Emery (Past Auxiliary Commander) is still recovering slowly but surely
- Treasurer Duke Hendershot still having hearing issues
- Alex Sullivan is having severe shoulder issues
- Bob Broff’s wife has several medical issues
- Michael Kurth’s wife mouth cancer has returned
- William Spencer’s mother passed away
- Commander Crozier’s daughter in law had bone marrow replacement surgery and is recovering well
- If you know of any chapter member under the weather, please let one of our chaplains/officers know so we may visit and check on them
Please keep all our members and veterans in harm’s way in our prayers - Chaplain Graham contact information:
(210) 998-9086
ronnbetty@gmail.com
Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach & Transition Center VA Claims Assistance Office
Wednesday, Feb 27th
Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach & Transition Center
202 Connelly St, San Antonio, TX 78203
1000-1400 hours
CLC Bingo
Sat Mar 2nd
Community Living Center (2nd Floor Recreation Center)
Audie Murphy VA Hospital
7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229
1400-1600 hours
Volunteers greatly appreciated. Any amount of time you may provide would be great.
UTSA VA Claims Assistance Office
Tuesday, Mar 5th
John Peace Library JPL Room 4.03.04
1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
1300-1700 hours
WBU VA Claims Assistance Office
Thursday, Mar 7th
Wayland Baptist University main campus (Room #107)
11550 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, San Antonio, TX 78233
1300-1700 hours
PTSD Foundation of America (San Antonio) VA Claims Assistance Office
Tuesday, Mar 12th
PTSD Foundation of America
14747 Jones Maltsberger Rd. Bldg 500, San Antonio, TX 78232
1000-1400 hours
VA Benefits 101 Seminar at 1400
Next Chapter Meeting
Saturday Mar 16th
Rolling Oaks Baptist Church
6401 Wenzel Rd, SATX 78233
0930 hours for Coffee and donuts
Meeting at 1000 hours
Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach & Transition Center VA Claims Assistance Office
Wednesday, Mar 27th
Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach & Transition Center
202 Connelly St, San Antonio, TX 78203
1000-1400 hours
I would like to thank everyone who attended the Meeting on Saturday. I hope this provides more information to those who were there. For those who were not in attendance, it was another great meeting, fellowship and good food.