_VFW POST 10216 POST MEETING MINUTES AND NEWSLETTER

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, POST 10216, SONGTAN, KOREA
COLONEL LEWIS L. MILLETT - HILL 180 MEMORIAL POST 10216
BEST POST IN PACIFIC AREAS
2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-13 & 2013-14

These are the minutes from Post 10216 meeting held on Monday, 11 April 2016 at 1835. There were 36 Post
members in attendance.

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Opening Ceremonies: The meeting opened at 1830 by Commander Max. Chaplain Billy Q led us in our
opening prayer and Commander Max led the Post in our Pledge of Allegiance.
Distinguished Guests and Past Post 10216 Commanders:
*Past Department Surgeon, Chaplain, Past District Commander, Chaplain, and 3-time Past Post Commander
Billy Quintero
*5-time Department Surgeon, Past District and Post Commander, current District 3 JVC Doc Higgins
*Past District 3 Commander, Past Post Commander, and current District SVC Ron Davis
*2-time Past Post Commander Ernie Lee

Congressional Charter: Members recited Section 230102 of the Congressional Charter Incorporating the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

The purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic,

historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and
strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy
comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead;
and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true
allegiance to the Government of the United States of America,
and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true
patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American
freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all
her enemies."

Roll Call of Officers:

Commander Max: Present
SVC Cynthia Schmitz: Excused
JVC Leon Ellison: Present
Quartermaster Ron Davis: Present
Surgeon Mark Narkon: Present
Chaplain Billy Q: Present
Advocate Jim Yarbrough: Present
Adjutant Ernie: Present
Service Officer Doc Higgins: Present
Trustee 1-Year Frank ODonnell: Present
Trustee 2-Year Dan Delaney: Excused
Trustee 3-Year: Vacant
HRC Chairman H. Mao Van Hazel: Excused
Officer-of-the-Day / Guard Matt Mayclin: Excused
Community Activities Chairman / Public Relations / MAP Ernie Lee: Present
Youth Activities Doc Higgins: Present
Cub Scout Council Representative Zack Kalinauskas: Present
Boy Scout Representative Phillip Clifton: Absent
Voice of Democracy / Patriots Pen Doc Higgins: Present
POW/MIA Joe Perkins: Present
Hill 180 Committee Chairman Ernie: Present
Loyalty Day Parade Chairman Ron Davis: Present
Buddy Poppy Chairman Ron Davis: Present
Americanism Chairman Billy Q: Present
Women in the Military Cynthia Schmitz: Excused
First Responders Special Projects Doc Higgins: Present
VFW Motorcycle Riders Chairman: H. Mao Van Hazel: Excused
Safety Chairman Dean Yoder: Vacant
Reading of New Members:
Ron read a list of our 32 newest members with 8 present for induction. Ron made a motion to accept into the
VFW, subject to review of the investigating committee; 2nd by Leon. Motion carried.

Induction Ceremony: Eight new members present for induction. Trish Vigil, Mark Steele, Coiry Strother, Jim
Vergara, Bradley Allred, Melissa Berry, Darnell Walls and Raphael Torres Jr.

Commander Max inducts newest members and presents their Cross of Malta and VFW coins.
Post Meeting Minutes: March meeting minutes were disseminated via email /and at www.vfw10216.com.
Doc made a motion to accept the minutes subject to correction; 2nd by Billy Q. Motion carried. They have
been posted to our Post website at www.vfw10216.com and Canteen Facebook site at: VFW Post 10216
Canteen Facebook Page.
Bills: None.
Quartermaster Ron Davis: Ron gave the March report endorsed by two Trustees. Motion to accept reports
by Ernie, 2nd by Doc. You can view the monthly and quarterly audits at the Post home on the bulletin board
above the desktop computer.
Comrade in Distress: Chaplain Billy Q. asked that we keep Mrs. Price in our thoughts and prayers.

Reading of incoming communications: None.

Report of Service Officer/Doc Higgins: Nothing to Report
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Senior Vice Commander Report on Membership Statistics (MemStats) by SVC Cynthia Schmitz:

March MemStats

April MemStats - We added 32 members since the March meeting and are 27 members short of matching the
Adjusted Prior Year total (keep up the awesome recruiting effort)!
Junior Vice Commander Report on Community Service Reports (CSR) by Leon Ellison:

March CSR Summary - Send all CSR activities to JVC Leon Ellison at: emanosan@gmail.com
Advocate Report / Jim Yarborough: Nothing to report

Surgeons Report / Mark Narkon:

Heart failure is a chronic condition, which means it requires long-term treatment. You should be prepared to
make changes to your lifestyle to help control your heart failure, and any other medical conditions you may
have. In addition to managing the heart failure therapy your doctor has recommended, you may have to adapt
other aspects of your lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption, to ensure that you get
the most benefit from your treatment.
Smoking
Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke affects the oxygen carrying ability of your blood. Therefore, your heart
has to work harder to supply your body with adequate oxygen. Smoking also contributes to the deposit of fats in
your blood vessels, causing narrowing of vessels and increasing your blood pressure. Smoking causes the blood
vessels in your body, including those in your heart, to constrict (narrow). This will make the symptoms of your
heart failure worse. It is never too late to stop smoking, and stopping will be beneficial for your heart.
Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol may relax your heart muscle, slowing the beating of your heart and reducing your blood pressure.
While having a little alcohol may help to prevent coronary artery disease, too much alcohol intake when you
have an existing heart condition may raise your heart rate and blood pressure and long-term abuse may cause
cardiomyopathy.

Buddy Poppy Report / Ron Davis: The next Buddy Poppy drive will coincide with Memorial
Day in May. As of this meeting, we have no approval to conduct a Buddy Poppy drive on Osan AB. At FSS for
review and approval.
Public Relations Officer & Community Affairs / Ernie Lee:
DATE

17 - 19 June
25 June

EVENT
AFSA Run
Osan Readiness
Day
Nurses Week
Stump Run
Americanism
Parade
Department
Convention
BOSS Beach Blast
Wolf Dirty Dash

24 - 25 September

Air Power Days

6 May
7 May
16 - 20 May
21 May
21 May
5 - 9 June

TIME

REMARKS

0700-1400

LOCATION
Osan Air Base
Osan Flightline
Osan Air Base
Osan Fitness Center
Osan Air Base

0700
1200

Thailand
Sponsored by VFW
Recruiting Event

Yeonpo Beach
Gunsan Air Base

Recruiting and
Cotton Candy Sales

Osan Flightline

Social Media: Check out our sites:

- World Wide Web - http://vfw10216.com/ (Meeting Minutes posted here)
- Facebook Post Page - https://www.facebook.com/#!/VFW10216?fref=ts
- Facebook Canteen Page - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/569811843087730/
Americanism / Billy Q: Encourage maximum participation during our two largest community events, the
Hill 180 memorial ceremony and the Armed Forces Day parade.
Hill 180 Ceremony Chairman Ernie: 2017 date identified as 3 Feb.

Military Assistance Program (MAP) and Adopt-A-Unit / Ernie Lee:

-- Ernie received a request for support for Skivvy 9s annual spring pig roast. Approved 15 April 2016. Post
Officers are invited.
Youth Activities, Voice of Democracy / Teachers Award / Patriots Pen Doc Higgins: 2016 is CLOSED

First Responder Special Programs (EMT/Law Enforcement/Fire Fighter Doc: 2016 is CLOSED
Cub / Boy Scouts Representatives / Zack Kalinauskas / Philip Clifton: Nothing to report.
Upcoming Scout events:
- 23 April is the Peninsula wide Cub and Boy Scout camporee being held at Camp Humphreys training annex.
Pack 86 is sponsoring the Cub Scout side of the event. Looking for assistance with equipment and volunteers
for events. POC: Zack Kalinauskas (zackery.kalinauskas.1@us.af.mil)
POW/MIA / Joe Perkins: No Report
House Rules Committee Chairman / Van: Nothing to report.
Canteen Report / Van: From Ron - The Canteen made $305.00 in March.
Safety Chairman / Dean Yoder: Vacant
Women in the Military / Cynthia Schmitz: Women in the military are STILL good.
History / Vacant: Ernie stated he is working with Jason Schmitz to capture the history of the Post and Cootie
activity over the past few years.
VFW Motorcycle Riders by Chairman Van Hazel: Nothing to report.

Remembering of our National Home: Chaplain Billy Q offered remembrance and prayer for our National
Home in accordance with VFW tradition and ceremony.
OLD BUSINESS: No Old Business.
ELECTIONS:
- Nominations were reopened, then closed as outlined in the VFW Bi-Laws for next VFW year officers (all
nominations were accepted by the individuals). The Officers elected for the 2016-2017 year are reflected
below:
Commander - Cynthia Schmitz
Senior Vice Commander - Warren Maxson
Junior Vice Commander - Leon Ellison
Quartermaster - Ron Davis
Chaplain - Billy Quintero
Adjutant Ernie Lee/Dan Delaney (Share Position)
Judge Advocate - Jim Yarbrough
House Rules Committee - Harold VanHazel
Trustee 1- Doc
Trustee 2-Year - Mark Narkon
Trustee 3-Year Terry Smith
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NEW OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

- Doc made good on all of his Recruiter of the Month payments. All caught up. Three names went in the hat
for March and Ernie Lee gratefully accepted Docs $100.00.
-Doc reiterated the purpose and importance of Community Service Activities. Ask that if members participate
in any Community Service; USO Support; Hospital Visits, etc. please send the hours, miles and number of
volunteers for the event to Leon at emanson@gmail.com
-Doc asked the membership to cast a 100% vote for Warren Max Maxson for Chaplain at the Department
Convention.

- The next general membership meeting will be 9 May 2016 at 1830.

- BOSS Beach Blast support has secured an $18,000 MPA grant from VFW National to sponsor the 17 - 19
June event. Unlike the past two years where VFW members were involved in the food-handling and serving
process, this year we are leaving that aspect to the MWR professionals and are strictly the event sponsor. Wed
still like to have a strong VFW presence shaking hands, thanking these young folks for their service, and
roaming in the sands of Yeonpo beach. Anyone that plans on attending should contact Ernie Lee at 010- 29523362 or email: ynelee@sbcglobal.net (let him know if you prefer a room with a bed or if youre good sleeping
on the floor).
-Our Scouting Representatives presented Commander Max with the Charter and thanked the VFW for the 36
years of continual support to the organization. [Photo above]
-Rough Riders mentioned their Biker Bash at their club house, 23 April. All are welcome [Flyer Attached]
-303IS thanked the VFW for their support of the Sports Day and the Spring Fling. Thank VFW for the MAP
Funds procured for the Pig.
-District III Convention will be 21 May immediately after the parade at the VFW Osan. Commander Max
mentioned that we will purchase food/drinks for the Convention as well as the bands for the parade.

NEW BUSINESS:
- Randy Bach asked for $200.00 to support the Asian Pacific Islanders. Motion by Randy, 2nd by Doc. Passed
- Joe Perkins asked for $100.00 to place the VFW Logo on the AFSA Run Shirts. Motion by Joe, 2nd by Doc.
- Ernie asked for $100.00 for the Parade Banner. Passed Ernie will pay and be reimbursed.
- Max offered to cover the cost of the Ms. Armed Forces Banners for the car. Need name from ROTC
Commander to produce the banner.
-- Billy Q and Doc mentioned the flowers [approximate cost is $40.00] and $100.00 check that we will present
to Ms. Armed Forces prior to start of parade.

Military Order of the Cootie (MOC):

work at the Scratch.

The next Cootie scratch is 16 April at 1330. There will be degree

For those who have questions about the Cooties, the Military Order of the Cootie or MOC is considered the
Honored Degree of the VFW. Membership is open to members in good standing in the VFW who have
displayed their willingness to work for the parent organization. If you are active in supporting the Post, you
may be approached to join this prestigious organization.

CLOSING CEREMONIES:
Chaplain Billy Q gave the
closing prayer.

//record copy maintained online at vfw10216.com//

Ernie / Dan
Post Adjutant(s)

Warren Maxson
Commander