COMMUNITY MILITARY APPRECIATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES
May 3, 2013
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Meeting called to order by Chairman Larry Smith. Prayer led by George Golden. Pledge of
Allegiance led by Don Wilson.
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Members Present: Chairman Larry Smith, Chairman Dan Tarbell, Secretary Anita Stadey, and
Treasurer Jan Wojciechowski. Executive Board Members: Roy Billings (VFW 7824), Bill Hauser
(40&8 + Marine Corp League), Jerry Keen (40 &8, A.L., +Pointman Ministry), Dan Sockle (Vanc.
Rotary Club), Samantha Whitley (Clark Co. Community Services), and Don Wilson (Elks Club).
Milada Allen (Felida Neighborhood Assoc.), Richard Alvarez (American Vets Post 6), Mike Ayers
(Combat Veterans International), Jody Benson (Silver Buckle Ranch), Johnnie Brooking (Buffalo
Soldiers), Tom Cates (PT Boat 658), Jim Czmowski (Young Marines), Jeff Davis (Vancouver
Barracks Military Assoc.), Bob Day (PT Boat 658), Thomas Dombeck (40 & 8, A.L.), Robert
Durham (Kamlu Retirement), Morris Giesler (40 & 8 + A.L.), George Golden (LINKS), Peggy
Gresham (Operation Military Kids), David Hammersley (Silver Buckle Ranch), Dixie Hotaling
(Healing on the Homefront), Captain Richard Ingleby (US Army Recruiting), Byron Jacobus (Water
and Air Works), Elizabeth Johnston (Wa. Army National Guard), Madi Kozacek (Fort Vancouver
National Trust), Ray Kutch (USS Ranger Foundation), Marc Lacy (Pearl Harbor Survivors), LTC
Jonathan Litton (2/95th Division), Sally O’Brien, Anne McEnerny-Ogle (Neighborhood Assoc.), Tim
McLaren (Fort Vancouver Pipe Band), Jim Moody (Fort. Vancouver Kiwanis), Bill Morehouse
(Buffalo Soldiers), Anne Marie Murphy (VA Medical Center), Don Olson (Col. River
Chapter/AUSA), Pete Pringle (Joint Transition Assistance), George Raynor (Korea War Veterans
Assoc.), Doris Ruppel (Emblem Club), FC Benjamin Schaub (US Air Force Recruiting), Joel Scott
(Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), Glenn Shuck (Ore. Military Support Network), Joyce
Slemp (Emblem Club), Michael Stacey (Pure Kraze Productions), Steven Stanley (Young Marines),
Emily Stoutsenberger (Second Step Housing), and Linda Tarbell. Guests: Bob Cromwell (National
Park Service) and Patrick Keller (Boy Scouts of America) [53]
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CMAC News & Guests:
A. “Our Community Salutes” – Chairman Larry Smith reported that the event was a huge
success. This event will play a major role for CMAC to lead and participate in. A big
thank you was given to Elizabeth Johnston for all her help.
B. PT-658 Boat Shelter Robbery – Bob Day reported that over $6,000 worth of tools were
robbed from the boat’s shelter on Swan Island sometime April 28th or 29th. They were very
organized and took tools that could be sold quickly. The incident is being investigated by
the Portland Police. If you have the ability to donate tools or money contact Bob Alton at
503-209-8203. *During the meeting $423 was collected.
C. Flagpole – Bob Cromwell and Patrick Keller gave a review. The Flagpole will be on the
site of the Army Chapel built in 1904 and removed in 1996. On May 7 th concrete will be
poured and a granite Plaque put in place. The Plaque will read “Donated by Columbia
Credit Union. The Flagpole will be dedicated on Memorial Day.
D. Gold Star Scholarship Program – Captain Richard Ingleby is still looking for more
players to play in the Golf Tournament schedule for June 28th at the Tri Mountain Golf
Course. See CMAC Newsletter for more information.
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Memorial Day Ceremony – May 27th, 11:00AM, Memorial Grounds. Reception 10:00AM10:45AM in the Artillery Barracks (Invitation Only – CMAC Members are welcome!).
A. Directors Assignments:
1. Host Speaker & Speakers – Larry Smith Guest Speakers so far: General Jeff
Buchanan, National Park Service Tracy Fortman, Congresswoman Jamie HerreraBeutler , Mayor Tim Leavitt, and Colonel Mark Snyder.
2. Script/Time line – Larry Smith
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Chaplain – Jerry Keen
Set-up/Take-down Coordinator – Dan Tarbell
Set-up/Take-down – Young Marines and Boy Scouts
Stage – Dion Hess Will pick up stage from Clark College on Friday.
Tents 10 (20X20) – Bill Hauser Have on order! PUD will set up and take down the
tents.
Water – Byron Jacobus (Air and Water Works) Ready!
Juice – George Golden (Links) Ready!
Port-a-potties (1 handicap and 1 regular) – Jim Czmowski They will be there May
23rd and returned May 29th. Jim will be working with Bob Cromwell as to the locations
of them.
Seating (800 chairs) – Roy Billings Chairs have been ordered. The Young Marines,
Boy Scouts, and hopefully the Sea Scouts will help set up and take down the chairs.
Parking – Civil Air Patrol Thomas Dombeck announced that the Civil Air Patrol will
do the parking. There will be parking sites for volunteers and public.
Security – John Hopkins (CVI) Ready!
Sound System – Bo Russel Ready!
Media – Madie Kozacek
Photography –Jim Moody and Ralph Walker Ready!
Invitations/Flyers/Programs – Samantha Whitley Flyers were passed out at the
meeting.
Reception/Indoor – Joyce Slemp (Emblem Club), VA Hospital, and Matti Neal
(Parenting w/ Parents) Saturday will be available to set up the decorations and the
Gold Star Banners in the room.
Reception/Outside – Anne McEnerny-Ogle Organizations participating: MOAA,
Kamlu, Red Cross, Neighborhood Assoc., Boy and Girl Scouts, Lions Club, Operation
Military Kids. Reception will be on the South side of the buildings this year. Foster
Farms will be donating 1,000 hot dogs. Checking into acquiring the buns.
Drivers – Jan Wojciechowski
Honor Escorts – Dan Tarbell escorting the wreath
Parade Escorts – John Hopkins (CVI) Ready!
Reception Committee – Karla Bean
Reception Escort – Capt. Richard Ingleby and Anne McEnery-Ogle
(Representative for the Gold Star Moms )
Flag Line – Patriot Guards and American Legion Riders
Honor Guard/Posting Colors – Capt. Richard Ingleby, Young Marines, and
Marine Corp League
Bands – Robert Nicholas 204th Band and Tim McLaren Ft. Vancouver Pipe Band
Taps – Richard Alvarez
Singer – Rey Reynolds (“National Anthem,” and a solo “God Bless the USA”)
Wreaths and Carnations – Joel Scott Around 20 carnations.
POW/MIA Chair & Table – Jack Giesen and Jeff Davis Ready!
Artillery Firing – Don Olson announced that they will be there with the Howitzers.
Will fire 5 rounds for each Branch of Service and 1 round for all Veterans. Need to
have secure area for safety reasons.
Honor Guard/Rifle Firing – John Hopkins 6th Battalion Marine Corp
Buffalo Soldiers – Bill Morehouse
Cemetery Flags – Richard Alvarez reported that the flags will be placed at the Fort
Cemetery (across from the VA Medical Center on Fourth Plain Blvd.) May 23 rd at
4:00PM and removed May 28th.
Military Vehicles – Jack Giesen announced that he will have vehicles there for the
ceremony.
Clean-up –Young Marines and all volunteers
Permit – Dan Tarbell
Flag Stands – Jim Czmowski Stands are about 2/3rds done.
39. State Flags set-up/take-down –Peggy Gresham and Young Marines Peggy will
organize in picking up the flags and returning them to the Armed Forced Reserve
Center. They should be on site by 9:00 AM.
40. Waste Connections – Don Wilson A dumpster will be paced on site. Venture Scout
Troop #609 will be checking containers.
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Meeting closed. Next meeting will be May 17th, at the Artillery Barracks Reception Room starting
at 9:00 AM. Still have time for breakfast at the 40 et 8 which starts at 6:30AM to show our support
to the 40 et 8.
Schedules for the following CMAC Meetings:
May 17th (meeting at the Artillery Barracks Reception Room 9:00 AM),
May 24th,
May 27th Memorial Day
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Secretary, Anita Stadey
CMAC.Secretary@gmail.com