March 2019 Veterans Council MinutesVETERANS' COUNCIL
* *Agenda **
DATE: Thursday, February 28, 2019
City Hall, 3r Floor, S:OOpm
Jerry Guilebbe called the meeting to order at S:OOpm.
Veterans' council members present:
Jerry Guilebbe, President
David Perinchief
Paul Weinberg
Robert Laws
Ron Genest
Chuck Clark
Cory Paulette
Advisory members and guests:
Jan Pierce and Terry Mailloux
Reading and Approval of the Minutes
The minutes were handed out to all members in attendance for review. Jerry Guilebbe made a
motion to accept the minutes. Motion was seconded and passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Financial Report — Current account balance is $13,872.00
A discussion was held regarding setting up an enterprise fund for donations made to the
council.
Per David Perinchief, at the end of the year there is approximately $70,000.00 left over from
Chapter 115. He is going to ask for $1,500.00 to be put aside for a Homecoming event.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Flag Retirement Ceremony —A flag retirement ceremony with Boy /Girl Scouts is scheduled for
June 14, 2019 @ 5pm at Lynch Park.
Memorial Day — On May 26, 2019, a wreath will be posted at the Navy Memorial at
Independence Park. The Collings Foundation will provide a Sherman tank with five rounds at
Independence Park.
VETERANS' COUNCIL
* *Agenda **
DATE: Thursday, February 28, 2019
City Hall, 3r Floor, S:OOpm
NEW BUSINESS
Beverly Vietnam Veterans Memorial — Chuck Clark has completed the voiceover for the mobile
app at the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Fundraising — A discussion was held regarding different ways to raise funds such as a
lunch /banquet at the Collings Foundation museum.
Grants - The SCHRAB Grant for grave restoration was approved. The grant is for $15,000.00. A
discussion was held regarding a grant available through Costco.
American Legion 100 Anniversary — The annual golf tournament will be held on July 12, 2019.
There will be a cookout held on July 13, 2019 and a formal dinner in the upstairs hall of the
Spear Post on July 14, 2019. David Perinchief will contact The National Guard to see if they can
send a Howitzer.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
ADJOURNMENT
Jerry Guilebbe made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and carried.