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Home My WebLink About10/02/2023 VAB MinutesCROF SE�sT�A1V HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 3:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL 1. Chairman Baumgartner called the Veterans Advisory Committee meeting to order at 3:00pm. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Present Neil Baumgartner, VFW Member Gary Spiecker,American Legion Member— arrived at 3:13pm Kim Paskiewicz, VFW Auxiliary Member Kristine Burr, Commander of the VFW Also Present Brian Benton, City Manager Cathy Testa, Recording Secretary Fred Jones, Mayor 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Mr. Benton requested an agenda modification for Ms. Michelle Dale to do a presentation. He added the presentation under New Business as Item 8-D, the Board was in agreement. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Ms. Paskiewicz and SECOND by Ms. Burr to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2023 meeting and was approved by unanimous voice vote. 6. PUBLIC INPUT — NONE 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE 01 WAT1 Y1,1091►1=M*1 Item A: American 250 Monument Presentation and Discussion Ms. Hamilton serves as the Senior State President of the Florida Society for the Children of the American Revolution. They are a patriotic youth organization founded in 1895. She said their missions are historic preservation, veterans and education. The group is interested in placing an America250 semiquince/ntenniial or 250`h anniversary �� A Y 4. , —/ Printed Na.w�2��a�vr� �aE P � Veterans Advisory Committee Page 2 Meeting of October 2, 2023 of the United States commemorative marker in Sebastian Veterans Park. (See Attached) Their goal is have the monument done within two years. Mr. Benton requested the Board make a recommendation to City Council if they want to move forward with the project. They should also recommend if they want the monument placed in Veteran's Memorial Park or possibly placed somewhere else in the City. The Board made a Motion to have staff work with Ms. Hamilton to come up with a location and also to prepare a Resolution. They suggested for Ms. Hamilton to start the process in securing approval for the monument. This can all be done and brought back before the Board at the next meeting in January. The Board can have discussion on the location chosen and give their approval, then make their recommendation to the City Council to get their final approval. Item B: Veterans Dav Ceremony Mr. Benton explained that staff has been working on removing hedges around Veterans Memorial Park. They will be installing new landscaping which will be done in time for the Veterans Ceremony in November. Mr. Benton announced the American Legion will be in charge of the Veterans Day Ceremony this year; it will be held on November 11t' at 11am. The city will put out public notice and have everything set up and ready for them. Mr. Speicks will contact the High School to see if the Band is able to attend. Item C: Pearl Harbor Dav Ceremony Mr. Benton said this event will be hosted by the VFW on December 71h @ 12:30pm. The city will do the entire set up and will continue to live broadcast all of our events for those that can't attend. Item D: Gold Star Walk-a-Thon Mr. Lewis said he is helping Michelle Dale set up for the November 5`h Gold Star Walk- a-Thon. It will be held at Riverside Park, Vero Beach. It will start at 10am at the Bandstand. The Gold Star Walk-a-Thon is a 2.2 mile walk which represents the 2 a day that are lost to suicide. They are looking for sponsors and walkers. Mr. Speicker invited the City to attend VFW Post 189 on October 14th @ noon for a District 12 event; they will be serving hot dogs at the new pavilion. 9. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA Next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2024 @ 3pm Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 Meeting of October 2, 2023 10. ADJOURN With no further matters Chairman Speicker adjourned the meeting at 3:28pm. BY: Chairman Spiecker Date = orida Society Cii dren o- tie American Revo ution Children of the American Revolution • Y Y VP • • Y • i • M } • Introduction: America 2501. Special Project • -k vA-M RIC", A J.6 Wiat is tie America250? America250 is a multiyear effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. This effort is being led at the national level by the non -partisan U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, created by Congress, and its supporting nonprofit America250 Foundation, with a mission to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country's history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250. The commemoration period began in 2020, culminates on July 4, 2026, and officially concludes in 2027. The Objects of the America 250! Marker Commemoration Began By NSDAR The program has been established to honor the memory of the men and women with whom we have a sacred compact to ensure that these United States of America continue as a government of the people, by the people, for the people. It is also designed to raise appreciation amongst current and future generations of Americans of our Patriots' sacrifice for their benefit. Its importance leaves the legacy of this commemoration in a tangible and public way to publicly commemorate this occasion. Daughters of the American Revolution Revolutionary War Patriots This marker camnu mo raics the ime-ft 4�rpd weim en w bo -3-;h ' ev-e4 ATncri can undo unden4�-P, Picst P:RlriGta btIievin in the - Ito ble Can.L.0 -Df 1iberLy, IOU$t Va 112n[iy 1(3 fOILL64 a Mee ei a Lich. lir. 4.1 A -I A** 1NA Ibis klignir■ii.t rFhL&M r Mw Anne A1HO111■■ is iasm .rim 3;0 alcJ grump id I)i Eah i Lq ndi 0- V Children of the American Revolution 4k i� [I Revolutionary War Patriots J; This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 - 17B3 PjCSCnICd 13Y 4 W jrs ttoaar of the 250ih anniversary of the Vpjtcd Si.i— J.A Why a Rock? • Stones and boulders have been used since biblical times to remember people and events. • They are a permanent marker of remembrance. • Using a boulder adds significance to the importance of remembering the fight for independence and the patriots that gave up their lives and fortunes for that fight 11 �t. Possible workup of commemorative marker CFS-E-SY-9062 3� Item: inch 36*10*48H IN THIS 1tKK w C PEI RE WALLY t. WMEMORATd THE COUPACE V T140SE.W H-D LOST TUEJA UVE Chi VAL FLICNT •93 014 SE TEMIRER It ZtHDI TQI k LR"CY WILL EI,NRE F13TORE CENEBI1i.'k 5FILL PF REMINDED OF NEIR HONOR AND FOUW;E- :. DUWAXEE1'OV. a TIRE UMTL'D S:ATt3-FtUkAI Alit MARSFIAL AMY ' 5EF'TE�i6F81I.�4i W9 r,�f! *J! Prry � *+� •s! Ju1h1 iRd k�F -v,17 af t �rurgr aV dv�h _ Proposed Wording IrA Revolutionary War Patriots This marker commemorates the men, women, and children who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 -1783 Presented by the Florida Society Children of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. • Funds raised from dog tags • Monetary Donations • Donations from DAR/SAR/S.R. • Other initiatives • This year the F.S.C.A. R. will be working directly with the DAR and SAR chapters in the state to inform them of our events and goals. • A newsletter is being created by Sydney Rigaud and Holly Hamilton which will be distributed to our parent organization chapters asking for support of this project. • Regular communication all year will ensure local and state support of societies and our goals. Time Frame: • The time frame for this project is 2 years in order to have the monument installed before 2026. • The goal is one year for fundraising and installation. /8 4Z6 Ar4e Z7 At 3 O 1,4 Next Step • Approval by the City of Sebastian for placement at the Riverview Veterans' Memorial Park • Presentation to N.S.C.A.R. gaining permission to use the official insignia on the memorial marker • Working to gain permission in a local Veterans' Memorial Park to place the marker {y f h i . I Children of the American Revolution Children of the American Revolution