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MONDAY. A L 3 2023
3:00 PM
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3)ROLL CALL
4) MEETING CHAIR MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS
5) AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
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6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January P, 2023 Meeting Minutes
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8) PUBLIC INPUT
9) NEW BUSINESS:
Item A: Memorial Day Event Plan
Item B: July 4M Parade Participation Discussion
10)STAFF MATTERS
11) BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS
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VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM
Board Meetinq Date: April Vd, 2023
Aqenda Item Title: Meeting Minutes from January 9", 2023
Recommendation: Approval of Meeting Minutes from the January 9", 2023
meeting.
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Veterans Advisory Board Meeting Minutes from January 9'h, 2023
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 3:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN ST., SEBASTIAN FL 32976
I. Chairman Gary Shaw called the Veterans Advisory Committee meeting to order at
3:00 p.m.
IL The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
III. Roll Call
Gary Spiecker, American Legion Member
Gary Shaw, VFW Commander
Kim Paskiewicz, VFW Auxiliary Member
Not Present:
Neil Baumgartner, VFW Member — Excused
Stephen Hamerlin, American Legion Member -- Unexcused
Also Present:
Brian Benton, Director of Leisure Services
Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant
Janet Graham, Technical Writer
IV. Meeting Chair Makes Announcements -- None
V. Aaenda Modifications -- None
VI. Aooroval of Minutes — Auaust 1. 2022
Chairman Shaw called for a motion to approve the Minutes from October 10, 2022. A
motion approving the Minutes of October 10, 2022 as presented was made by Mr.
Spiecker, seconded by Ms. Paskiewicz, and approved unanimously via voice vote.
VII. Unnai§hed Business — None
Vill. Public Input
Chairman Shaw introduced Rick Lewis who will speak on "Wreaths Across America:'
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 2
MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2023
Mr. Lewis stated that it was a very good day when it came to laying the wreaths. The
ceremony was probably the best they have had in the time that this has been done. He
asked that it be put on the schedule for 2023 to occur on December 161h, 2023.
Mr. Shaw said that he was not able to attend. The program looked very nice, and this
event is going to be added to the annual schedule, so it will be in the rotation every year.
There being nothing further, Chairman Shaw moved to New Business.
IX. New Business
A. 2023 Veterans Events and Responsibilities Discussion
Mr. Spiecker stated that on February 12, 2023 Post 10 is going to do a poker
run. The proceeds will go towards a new roof for their facility.
Mr. Spiecker said that on St. Patrick's Day the American Legion will have a
dinner.
Mr. Spiecker also stated there will be a sock hop this coming Saturday
evening. The tickets are $5.00. There will be 50s and 60s music, all
provided by the Post.
B. Four Chaplains Memorial Event
1. Sunday, February 5v' at 2:00 p.m.
2. That event is organized by Larry Wapnick. He has historically handled
that event.
X. Staff Matters
Mr. Benton reviewed the list of the events that will take place at the Veterans Memorial.
He asked for clarification of which events will be organized by which group for 2023 as
follows:
A. Memorial Day Event
1. Last year this event was organized by the American Legion.
2. The VFW will hand that event for 2023. It will be held on May 291h.
B. July 4U Ceremony
1. Historically, the Lions Club has done a small ceremony at the flagpole,
and they will continue with that if they choose.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2023
C. Patriot Day Ceremony (9/11)
1. September 11U 2. In the past it was organized by a veterans group.
Then it went to the Police Department, and this past year it was back with
one of the veterans groups. This year it will be organized by the American
Legon.
D. Veterans Day Ceremony
1. November 11rh at 11:00 a.m.
2. Event will be organized by the American Legion.
E. Pead Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
1. December 71° at 12:30 p.m.
2. Event organized by the VFW.
F. Wreaths Across America
1. December 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. The noon ceremony will be at the
Veterans Memorial.
2. Event organized by Rick Lewiis.
XI. Board or Committee Member Matters
Chairman Shaw feels certain that a representative of all the religious denominations can
be obtained for the Four Chaplains event. Mr. Benton said he will contact Mr. Wapnick
in this regard. Chairman Shaw said there are two people, one with each organization,
who do great -looking flyers that can be put out anywhere, and he feels certain one or both
of them would be happy to design a flyer for that event.
Mr. Spiecker suggested contacting the Chamber of Commerce. They have an outside
bulletin board, and he suggested getting word to the Chamber suggesting they put
something out on that bulletin board regarding the event.
XII. Items for the Next Acenda and Date: April 3rd. 2023 at 3:00 o.m.
Mr. Benton asked that, if anyone has anything for the agenda, to let him know, and he
will see to it.
AT 3:14 P.M., THE MEETING WAS TERMINATED DUE TO UNFORSEEN
CIRCUMSTANCES.