COMMUNITY MILITARY APPRECIATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES
November 22, 2013
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Meeting called to order by Chairman Larry Smith. Prayer led by James Mead. Pledge of Allegiance
led by Don Wilson.
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), Dan Sockle (Vancouver Rotary Club), Samantha Whitley (Clark Co.
Community Services), and Don Wilson (Vancouver Elks Lodge). Richard Alvarez (AmVets Post 6),
Beth Brown (MOAA), Julie Burger (American Red Cross), Tom Cates (PT Boat 658), Jim
Czmowski (Young Marines), Bob Day (Pt Boat 658), Thomas Dombeck (Civil Air Patrol, A.L., + 40
et 8), Jack Giesen (Ore. Military Vehicles), John Hopkins (Combat Veterans International), Dixie
Hotaling (Healing on the Homefront), Byron Jacobus (Water & Air Works, the Water Store),
Elizabeth Johnston (Wa. Army Nat’l. Guard), Madie Kozacek (Ft. Vancouver National Trust), Ray
Kutch (USS Ranger Foundation), Marc Lacy (Pearl Harbor Survivors), James Mead (VA Med.
Center Museum), Bill Moorehouse (Buffalo Soldiers), Sally O’Brien, Pam Peiper (Congresswoman
Jamie Herrera Beutler Rep.), George Raynor (Korean War Veterans Assoc.), John Root (Search &
Rescue), Penny Ross (Pearl Harbor Survivors), John Russell (Lewis & Clark Chapter), Keith Scott
(Veterans Assistant Center), Steven Stanley (Young Marines), Robert Sumrill (Korean War Veteran
Association), Christine Whitney (Visit Vancouver), Andrew Young (American Red Cross), and
Jodie Zelazny (Community Home Helath & Hospice). Guests: Mike Burton [39]
CMAC News & Guests:
A. CMAC Christmas Party – December 8th at 5:00PM at the 40 et 8 Boxcar Room. Cost will be
$10 per person. E-mails CMAC.Secretary@gmail.com for Reservations. Dec. 1st is the
deadline date. Dinner choice will be Chicken or Beef Brisket, please state your choice in your
reservation.
B. National League of Cities – Larry Smith reported upon the Conference. In the next ten yers,
80% of the population will be living inside the city. The city provides a variety of different
services and a better quality of life. The Baby Boomers are becoming more active now.
C. Fort Vancouver National Trust “Christmas at the Fort” – Madie Kozacek invited everyone
to this event from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. There will be Christmas Cards to sign, wreath making,
and caroling. Visit the website www.nps.gov/FOVA.
D. “Forgotten Laos” and “Witness to War” Preserving the Oral Histories of Combat – Mike
Burton. Mike is looking for Veterans to interview for video or audio on situations of personnel
history during any wartime combat. The videos or audio will be put in the Library of Congress
and copies will be available to the Veteran family. Mike is also an advisor for a documentary
“Forgotten Laos” to be launched in 2015 on the History Channel, commemorating the 50 th year
anniversary. He is especially interested in interviewing Special Groups Operation in the Airwar
in Laos. For more information contact him at mikelburton@comcast.net or 360-258-0636.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony – Review
A. Cemetery Flags – VFW 7824 and AM Vets Thanks to the Boy Scouts and the Young
Marines.
B. Directors:
1. Program – Larry Smith
2. Host Speaker – Larry Smith
3. Speakers – Larry Smith
4. Chaplain – Jerry Keen
5. Set up/take down – Dan Tarbell “Thank you for all the help!”
6. Stage – Roy Billings Stage from the Friends of Carpenter. Excellent!
7. Water and Juice – Byron Jacobus (Air and Water Works – The Water Store) &
George Golden (LINKS)
“Thank you, again!”
8. Parking and Security – John Hopkins (CVI) and Diana Pietras (CAP)
9. Sound System – Michael Stacey Sound needs adjustment in the back, with the
possibility of another set of speakers.
10. Media – Madie Kozacek “Excellent coverage!”
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11. Invitations, Flyers, and Programs – Samantha Whitley Certificates for Sponsors
will be handed out at the Christmas Party. Need Directions to the event on the Flyers
and Acknowledgements on back side.
12. Reception – Marsha Keen, Doris Ruppel (Emblem Club), and David Casteel (MOAA)
13. Flag Line – John Hopkins A big thank you to the Patriot Guards!
14. Honor Guard and Posting Colors – Captain Richard Ingleby, 2/95th Division, and the
Marine Corp
15. Bands – 204th Band “Excellent!”
16. Singer - Rey Reynolds “Excellent!”
17. Set up/POW chair and table – Jeff Davis
18. Doves – Jadia Ward (Bright Eyes Dove Release) “Wow! A Blessing!”
19. Program Handouts – Jim Czmowski (Young Marines) and Columbia Credit Union “US
Flags were handed out by Columbia Credit Union which added a very nice touch to the
event.”
20. Rifle Firing and Taps – Richard Alvarez Very nice to have in view by the front of the
building.
21. Military Vehicles – Jack Giesen Two vehicles in view, very nice!
22. Gymnasium Booths – Don Wilson A little crowded in the hallway but worked out okay.
Need to check as to having posters on walls. Should use only Blue Painters Tape on walls.
23. Children’s Program – Peggy Gresham, Anne McEnerny Ogle, and Columbia Credit
Union “Wow! What a turn out!”
24. Banners – Marlene Varga Thank you, looked really great!
25. Photography – Paul Alexander
26. Signs – Bill Turlay Need bigger signs to notice more. Also should have a sign at the
Cemetery for people to come to the Armed Forces Reserve Center for the Ceremony with
directions.
27. Iwo Jima Display – Young Marines “Excellent, need to stay in position longer for pictures
to be taken.”
28. Benediction – Jerry Keen
C. Junior ROTC and the Police Activity League will be joining in the upcoming ceremonies.
Meeting closed. Next meeting will be sent out in an e-mail for dates and locations.
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15005 NE 65 th Street
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Secretary, Anita Stadey
CMAC.Secretary@gmail.com