9/12/2011
Present: Cliff, Terri, Big Dan, Lynette & Gordon, Ellen, Bethany &
Tracy, Lila, Meleah, Amy Pecue, Kim & Wayne, Brenda, Susan, Phyllis,
Kim Remsen. Guests- Gia Mertclifft and Staff Sgt. Bolan.
We would like to extend a warm welcome Gold Star Mom Amy Pecue.
Moment of Silence
9/11 Remembrance
We are still collecting lottery scratch off tickets in any denomination
for the lottery tree. If you would like to donate please contact Cliff
or Terri or mail to 4281 Route 50, Saratoga, NY, 12866.
Treasurers Report: Account balance is $22,496.38. Bank statement just
arrived and monthly report is forthcoming. Accepted 1st-Lila, 2nd- Phyllis.
Secretary Report- Last months minutes reviewed. Accepted 1st-Brenda, 2nd-Phyllis
Gia Mertclifft from Discovery Toys and S Sgt. Bolan from Toys for Tots
spoke of teaming up to benefit the toys for tots program and how we could
help out. We decided as a group that we would be a collection point. There
will be a collection box at 4281 route 50. We decided to focus our collection
on items for babies and girls 12-14 since they are the age groups least
likely to be collected for. If you have a donation for toys for tots please
contact Cliff or Terri to arrange drop off. Monetary donations will also
be accepted. S.Sgt. Bolan also discussed the need for volunteers. If you
would like to volunteer please email us for his contact information.
Co-Chair Report-
Information received regarding the Holiday Parade in South Glens Falls.
The parade begins at 1pm and all volunteers are asked to be at Carriage
Traders/ Spare Time parking lots at 12 noon. Fee is one unwrapped toy
per organization and a non perishable food item per person. The parade
theme is "Home for the Holidays". We need volunteers to march
with us and carry the flags. This is a huge parade with tons of spectators.
Please join us to show your support to the troops.
The Basket Raffle for Uncle Shawn's Hugs was held at Aviation Mall over
Labor Day weekend- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday- We raised $700.
Dawn and Paul Martin were present to draw the lucky winners. Thank you
to Aviation Mall for being our host for the second year and all that helped
man the table. There will also be a bake sale on October 9, 2011 at the
Queensbury Methodist Church. We are asking for donations of baked goods
for the sale- specifically breads, cookies, cupcakes, pies, brownies,
fudge and candy (no store bought). We would like to keep cakes at a minimal
as they have not been a big seller in the past. Please contact Terri or
Lynette (dilmore@nycap.rr.com) with your commitment as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Information was shared regarding Operation,"Adopt a Soldier"
and their intentions. There was a story in the Associated Press to reflect
the organizations "shady" operations. In earlier endeavors the
organization collected over $340,000 to make a quilt to raise awareness
to 9/11 victims. The quilt was never displayed. They are now soliciting
schools all over the country for a monetary donation to send letters and
posters to the troops. If you would like a copy of the article please
email Cliff or Terri. It's extremely sad and very disturbing that there
are organizations in operation for personal gain on the sacrifices of
our troops and the Twin Towers tragedy.
Books for Troops Report:
Ellen shared her report and monthly statement. She requested items for
an upcoming craft sale on October 1st. If you would like to donate your
hand crafted items please contact Ellen at ekeegan3@nycap.rr.com. Books
for Troops is also planning a their 2nd annual Election Day Bake Sale
on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 8am to 6pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall and are also
looking for donations of baked goods. Also, contact Ellen with your donation
of baked goods for this event.
Board of Directors Report:
No activity. Next meeting will be January, 2012.
Past Events:
8/1-Members Meeting
8/4-NYSDOCS-Race Track-Cliff and Brenda attended
8/20-Pack up with Girl Scouts
8/22-28-Washington County Fair- Raised $1300!! Thank you to everyone that
volunteered to man the table.
9/4-Red, White and Blue day at the Track-Raised $245.
9/2-5-Basket Raffle at Aviation Mall-See Co Chair report
9/11-Froggy 107.1 Event at Rainers Gourmet in Queensbury. Kate did a wonderful
job and we commend her for her efforts. Our table raised over $600. More
details forthcoming.
Upcoming Events:
9/17-SPAC-Coast Guard Band-set up table-Cliff and Terri will attend
9/24-Saratoga National Bank on Jones Road-Display table 12noon to 3pm.
Cliff will attend.
9/23,24,25-Adirondack Balloon Festival- Lynette, Gordon, Gerri and Brenda
will attend.
Events At a Glance:
10/3-Members Meeting
10/4-Veterans Assistance Night-Saratoga City Center from 6 to 10pm.
10/21,22,28 and 29-Harvest Event-Volunteers are needed with firm commitments
to help out.
11/20 - Holiday Parade in So. Glens Falls
Discussions:
Lottery Tree Tickets- If you think you are not going to be able to sell
your tickets please return them at the October meeting. We have members
looking for more tickets to sell. All tickets have been distributed for
sale. All ticket stubs and money must be turned in before the November
members meeting.
Twin sheets are still being collected. Used sheets in good condition as
well as new are requested for individual troops and for the hospital in
Afghanistan. They can be either solid colors or juvenile prints in good
condition.
Mohegan Sun- Next trip is November 6- Tickets are $30. which includes
transportation, $15. meal coupon, 2-$10 free bets and a $5. free bet.
We will be leaving light pole C-2 -near Dicks- Wilton Mall at 6:30am sharp.
We will also stop at Northway, Exit 8-Park and Ride at 7am. Please call
Cliff or Terri to reserve your seat- Seats will go fast. There will be
games on the ride down and movies on the return trip.
Harvest Event meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6pm at 4281 Route
50, Saratoga. We need several volunteers to make this event a success.
This is one of our major fundraisers to prepare us for our holiday postage
expense.
Around the Room:
Brenda: is in need of tent poles and velcro with adhesive .. If you can
help out with this request please contact Cliff at 587-8010. We voted
in favor of Brenda spending $50. on lighting for the hayride. We also
voted for an additional $200 for supplies/props in the woods if needed.
Ellen: is collecting hard covered book now in excellent condition.
Bethany: Is excited to help out with the Harvest Event :)
Lila: Granville School is once again doing Shoe boxes for the troops.
Thank you. Our troops love the support in those wonderful boxes.
Meleah: is promoting a current fundraiser with Swiss Oils. 15% of sales
will be donated to OAAS. Please contact Meleah for more information at
792-7884.
We would like to thank all the volunteers of OAAS. Without your efforts
we would not be able to fulfill our mission. We sincerely appreciate your
help.
Meeting closed- accepted 1st-Brenda, 2nd-Phyllis
Monthly Meeting- August 2, 2010
Present: Cliff, Terri, Red, Joshua Cooper, Lila Myer, Gordon & Lynette,
Gerri, Susan, Laura Vincek, Elaine Gerber, Ellen Keegan.
Treasurers Report- Financial Report reviewed and accepted- 1st-Red, 2nd-
Gordon.
Secretary's Report- Reviewed last months minutes. Accepted-1st- Lynette,
2nd-Red.
Bookkeepers Report- reviewed last months donations and income.
Board of Directors Report- 8/11 full board meeting at 6pm.
Past Events-
July 18- Froggy Family Fun Day- Kate did a wonderful job and raised over
$1700!!
July 24 & 25- Cliff and Terri attended the track community booth on
the 24th
Cliff and Phyllis attended on the 25th- both days total raised was $1100.
Upcoming Events-
August 4- NYSCOPBA- Track Day- Terri and Cliff will set up a table.
August 11- Board Meeting
August 14- Crandall Park- Open Door- Gordon and Lynette will set up a
table.
August 14 & 15- Basket Raffle for Uncle Shawn's Hugs. See www.uncleshawnshugs.org
for more info.
August 17- TGI Friday- 12-8pm. Nancy and Red will attend.
August 18- St. Peters Church Camp presentation.
August 21- Pack up at 12 noon.
August 21 & 22- Basket Raffle for Uncle Shawns Hugs
August 23-28- Washington County Fair.
August 25- Executive Meeting 6:30pm.
August 30- Harvest Event Meeting- 6:30pm.
Discussions-
Oil - all voted to pay $1000 for upcoming heating season.
Ellen Keegan has written four grants for us- Price Chopper, Stewarts,
Newman and Rotary Club. We
received $500. from Wilton Mall.
Laura Vincek would like to sell donation cards to raise money for OAAS.
Don & Kathy Mosher are doing "Flock a Friend" to raise money
for OAAS. If you have someone you
would like to flock please contact Don & Kathy Mosher at 584-3245
or email them at flockfortroops@
yahoo.com.
Books for Troops- Ellen Keegan has raised funds and collected enough paperback
books to send over
100 boxes of books to the troops.
Glens Falls National and Saratoga National are selling postcards to benefit
OAAS. You can purchase a
postcard for any denomination to display on their wall. There are 36 banks
involved in the fundraiser from
Saratoga to Plattsburgh.
Mohegan Sun Bus Trip- September 26- $30 per person- you receive $40 kickbacks-
leaving from
Wilton Mall and Exit 8. Contact Cliff or Terri asap to reserve your seat.
Granville High School have invited us to do a presentation again this
year. They will be collecting
Christmas shoeboxes to send to the troops. Date TBA.
We are also invited to set up a table in Sept. at a car show in Granville.
(9/19?)
We would like to sincerely thank all of our volunteers for your help.
Without you it would not be possible to fulfill our mission statement.
Thank you..
God Bless our Troops. "Till they all come HOME!!!"
motion to close- 1st Elaine, 2nd- Lynette
Executive Committee- Board Members-
Chairman- Cliff Seguin Red Lucas
Co-Chair-Terri Perry Chuck Gerber
Treasurer- Denise Herrick Laura Vincek
Secretary- Lynette Dilmore Nancy Lucas
Bookkeeper- Kim Collins Tony Strauss
Wayne Collins
Next Meeting- September 13 at 6:30pm at 4281 Route 50.
Addendum- 9/11 Blue Star Mothers 4th annual Freedom Walk at the Crossing
in Colonie at 4pm. Please see http://www.capitalregion2bsm.org/ for more
information.
July 12, 2010
Present: Gordon, Susan, Brenda, Ellen Keegan, Cliff, Red, Nancy, Stacie
and Terri.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Thank you to all for volunteering. There have been several events.. sometimes
two in one day .. We could not do it without you all and we thank you
for the hours and dedication.
Treasurers Report- approx. $13,200 in our account.
We discussed postage options and decided the flat rate priority boxes
are most efficient for us.
Thank you Brenda for looking into this.
Secretary Report- Last month's minutes read and reviewed.
Accepted- 1st-Red
2nd-Gordon
Bookkeepers Report- (not present)
Donations received in June- American Legion Post #873 - $900 for Hope
Schwartz
Newfane Student -pennies for pillows.
Ellen Keegan - books for troops- $500
VFW Post 358- $400.
Lighthouse- $183.75
HL Wesleyan Church-$156
Robert Turner-$250
Siena College-$600
Ellen Keegan- $200 books for troops
Queensbury Methodist Church- $200
Golden Eagles
IM Downing
Grace Brandow
Stacie Leininger
Carl Ure
Brian Brooks
Board of Directors report- Meeting tba.
Past Events-
Poker Run- We were able to donate $1000 to the Capt. John J. McKenna Military
Courtesy Room at
Albany Airport. It was a wonderful day, great turnout. Thank you to Mike
McCotter and
Big Dan for all your efforts.
Prospect Mt.- Ceremony was moved to the American Legion in Lake George
due to weather. It was a
very nice ceremony.
Mechanicville Advanced Auto Event- Cliff attended and collected items
for care packages. Thank
to the NG for organizing this event.
Mohegan Sun- We all had a great time, no big winners :( We added a second
bus due to popularity.
Another trip has been scheduled for Sept. 26. Call now to reserve your
seat. $30. pp
and you will receive a meal ticket and free plays worth $40 total, games
and raffles
on the bus on the way down and current movies on the return.
Flag Day Parade- We had a great show of support.. Thank you to all that
marched with us. We were
very proud to have Col. Waters and his family march with us.
June 26- pack up at the building.
July 2- Summer Jam- Raised $493.07, donated $150 to The Bed Osborn Memorial
Fund- "Giving Kids
a Little Lift".
July 3- Parade in Argyle. See pic.
July 10- Wilton Community Days- Successful day .. raised over $1030! Dunk
booth was a big hit!
July 11- Military Appreciation -Golden Eagles Night- Donations received-
$61- Proceeds from ticket
sales- $426. Mr. Williams donated $2. from each ticket sold to OAAS. Thank
you. Gordon
and Lynette attended.
July 11- Terri and Sue attended Mechanicville Family Fun Day. $150 was
raised.
Upcoming Events:
July 18- Froggy Family Fun Day- Set up at 10 am- Terri, Cliff, Gordon,
Susan & Nancy committed to
volunteer for the day. Kate has a variety of activities and vendors signed
up. She works
hard to make this a success to benefit OAAS. Kate and the Froggy team
are always there
for us and we can count on them for their support for everything we do.
We are very grateful
to them for all their support.
July 24 & 25- Community Day at Saratoga Race Track- Cliff and Terri
will set up on Saturday in front
of the silks. Cliff and Phyllis will run the table on Sunday. Cliff will
call for future weekend
dates for availability.
July 31/ Aug. 1- Cliff has canceled this event due to the possibility
of setting up at the track.
August 2- monthly meeting- 4281 Route 50, 6:30 pm.
August 4-NYSCOBA- DOC track event- Terri and Cliff will attend.
August 8-Wilton Elks Fun Day. Details tba. We will need volunteers to
set up the table.
August 14 & 15- Moreau State Park- Family Fun Days- set up table-
details tba
August 14 & 15- Basket Raffle at Clifton Park Center for Uncle Shawn's
Hugs. (see details below)
August 14- Crandall Park Open Door
August 18- Presentation at St. Clements
August 21- Pack up at 4281 Route 50- 12 noon to ?
August 21 & 22- Basket Raffle at Clifton Park Center for Uncle Shawns
Hugs.
August 23-28- Washington County Fair- I will be working on roster for
this event, please contact me with
your availability if you are able to help out with the booth.
August 25- Executive Meeting
August 28 & 29- Basket Raffle in Wilton - Venue tba - possibly Gavin
Park- to benefit Uncle Shawns
Hugs.
August 30 - Harvest Event meeting.
Discussions-
Logo- We have a new logo thanks to Susanne of Northeast Stitches. See
attachment. After seven
years we are very happy to have our own logo.
Shirts- We are looking into pricing for shirts with our new logo. The
American Flag Pique Polo shirts
can be purchased on www.texcessories.com.
Memorial Bingo Ride- 22nd Annual Kris Amorosi Memorial Bingo Run on August
1, 2010 to benefit
Bella, a local 7 year old. Sign in at 10 am until noon at McDonalds at
exit
18. $12 donation, lunch included-cars welcome! Please call Sandy at
792-1713 or www.adirondackriders.com for more information.
Irish Riders MC- Off-Road for Dummies Charity Ride- Kristin Hynes Memorial
Ride for the Wounded
Warrior Project- Starting point is Lebanon Valley Speedway- 1746 US Route
20,
East Nasseau. Registration- 11am - 1pm. $20 fee-all vehicles welcome-
see
www.irishridersmc.com or call Steve- 518-872-0953 for more information.
Mohegan Sun- We have booked two busses. Each bus has capacity of 55 passengers.
We
will leave from the Wilton Mall in front of Dicks or Exit 8, park &
ride.
TGI Fridays- We no longer can hand out flyers in front of Fridays on event
day but will be allowed to
pass them out on the Friday and/or Sunday before the fundraising event
date. Our next
event day will be August 17 from 12 noon to 8pm. Flyers will be emailed
prior to this date.
Please print your flyer before you go. If you are unable to print there
will be flyers on hand
but you will need to ask your server for one.
Books for Troops- Ellen has collected 65 boxes of books to send to the
troops and the postage funds.
She will be working with the Mayor of Troy and Waterford for community
support.
Glens Falls National- Will launch a fundraiser for us. They will be selling
Patriotic cards for $1. to
patrons. The campaign will go on for three months and will involve 36
banks
from Saratoga to Plattsburgh. Dennis and Jim Hill were instrumental in
this
project coming to form .. Thank you, we sincerely appreciate your efforts.
:)
Uncle Shawns Hugs- A non profit organization started by Gold Star Mom,
Dawn Martin after her Marine
son Shawn was killed in Iraq on June 20, 2007. Dawn has teamed up with
the
Toys for Tots campaign to hand out no sew fleece blankets to underprivileged
kids on the toys for tots train. She calls the blankets "Uncle Shawns
Hugs" after
her son, Shawn. Please see www.uncleshawnshugs.org for more information.
We will do a fundraiser to purchase material to make the blankets for
Dawn. The
times and dates were listed above for our upcoming basket raffle with
one last
date at the Aviation Mall in Sept. The winners will be chosen then.
Thank you again to all for volunteering your time. You are the heart of
the organization, we could not fulfill our mission statement without you
and we sincerely appreciate your efforts.
God Bless our Troops. "Till they all come HOME!!!"
Motion to end the meeting.
1st- Gordon
2nd- Nancy
Executive Committee- Members of the Board-
Chairman- Cliff Seguin Red Lucas
Co-Chair- Terri Perry Chuck Gerber
Treasurer- Denise Herrick Laura Vincek
Secretary- Lynette Dilmore Nancy Lucas
Bookkeeper- Kim Collins Tony Strauss
Wayne Collins
Thank you,
Terri
Terri L. Perry
Co-Chair
518-232-4526
www.operationadoptasoldier.org
Operation Adopt a Soldier/ Project Yellow Ribbon
"Till they all come HOME"
June 7, 2010
Present: Gordon, Brenda, Sue, Kim & Wayne Collins, Terri, Cliff, Red
& Nancy, Stacie, Pat & Rich Leininger, Ellen Keegan.
Treasurers Report- Statement reviewed and discussed. Accepted 1st-Nancy,
2nd-Brenda
Bookkeepers Report- Donations Received:
Denton & Jean Marie Crocker
Michael Holub
George Forfa
Grace Brandow
A. Hunt
Carl & Delores Ure
Hilltop Construction
Linda Letendre
Nancy & Thomas O'Brian
Robert Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Stevens
Crandall Library
Zack Keating--8 year old from Illinois raised $300.
also raised an additional $295.
Peter and Doris Seipel
Rose Marie Seabury
Jim Downing
Brian & Audrey Brooks
Ellen Keegan
Siena College
Thank you all for your generous and kind donations.
Jar collections raised $1022.56 for May!!! Wow!
Report accepted- 1st-Pat, 2nd Rich.
Board of Directors Report- Red reviewed board activity- Two new board
members were voted in with a unanimous show of hands- Wayne Collins -Wayne
has been a volunteer for the past year and a half and has displayed dedication
and enthusiasm. Tony Straus -With Tonys military experience he will be
our Military Mentor. Both will be valuable board members and great assets
to the OAAS team. We welcome you both. Officers will be elected when a
full board is present.
Past Events:
May 15, 2010-Cliff and Terri set up a table in the lobby of the Charles
Wood Theater for "As the Eagle Soars" Armed Forces Day concert.
Literature was handed out and volunteer opportunities were discussed with
all interested parties. It was a beautiful concert.
May 17, 2010- T,G.I. Friday event was canceled and rescheduled for June
22.
May 22, 2010- 3rd Annual "Support Our Troops" Walk at Saratoga
Spa National Park. The walk was a great success. Approx 90-100 individuals
walked and close to $4000 was raised! Shelly Farrington and her team "Our
Heroes" raised over $1500 and Mary Duxbury raised over $560! Awesome
jobs to you both..Thank you, thank you, thank you. May 22 was also Shellys
Birthday and we shared a cake with her. Happy Birthday- Shelly! :)
June 5, 2010- Capt. John J. McKenna IV memorial poker run- Ledger has
not been completed yet. We were able to donate $1000 to the Capt. John
J. McKenna IV Military Courtesy Room at Albany Airport. Mr. & Mrs.
McKenna, their Daughter and Granddaughter were present. We also donated
the proceeds of the 50/50 -$150 to Mr. McKenna. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nolin
had the winning ticket and also donated their half to Mr. McKenna for
the courtesy room. :) Thank you.
Upcoming Events:
June 12, 2010- Advanced Auto in Mechanicville- Cliff and Terri will attend-
There will be a drive to collect items to send to the troops.
June 13, 2010- Mohegan Sun Bus trip
June 19, 2010- Elks Flag Day Parade
June 22, 2010- T.G.I. Fridays Event- For every $20 you spend at the Wilton
location they will donate $5.00 to our cause. You must present our flyer
to the server. Red and Nancy will be present from noon to 5pm and Sue
and Brenda will be present from 5-8 pm.
June 27,2010- Pack up at the building - 4281 Route 50.
July 3, 2010- Argyle Parade at 11 am ... details to follow.
Discussions:
SUNYCAP Conference- Request was made for volunteers to attend their conference
on the 16th -18th- Ellen Keegan volunteered to man the table. Thank you,
Ellen.
Golden Eagles East Field Event- Lynette and Gordon will attend opening
day ceremony.
Uncle Shawns Hugs- Gold Star Mom, Dawn Martin has teamed up with Toys
for Tots to hand out no sew fleece blankets at the end of the year. She
calls the blankets "Uncle Shawns Hugs" after her Son. Dawn says
the demand is greater than she can accommodate. Please see www.uncleshawnshugs.org
for more information. Terri, Lynette, Kim, Tracey and Nancy have formed
a committee to raise funds to purchase materials to make the blankets
to donate to Dawn for this cause. Details to follow.
Gun Show- The next Gun Show will be in August.
Parades- discussed purchasing shirts to wear for parades. It was decided
that we would pay for our own shirt to wear when marching in parades.
I will look into some prices and keep everyone informed.
American Flag- It was brought to our attention that there is a volunteer
unknowing of the proper procedure to fold the American flag. There is
a flyer posted at the building describing the meaning of each fold and
the procedure. We will attempt to find someone for a demonstration at
our next monthly meeting.
Postage- Rich discussed a postage alternative. We will look into the details
to see if it might be less expensive for us.
Parking- When attending an event at the building please do not park in
the tenants driveways or on the road. There is extra parking in the back
of the building delegated for overflow.
Books for Troops- Ellen Keegan has initiated a drive to collect paperback
books to send to the troops. She has also raised the funds to pay the
postage. Great idea and initiative! Thank you, Ellen. We know how much
the troops will appreciate it.
Website- We had hand crafted items on display by Mr. Leslie Lane. Mr.
Lane is our 94 year old WWII volunteer that paints the ornaments we send
to the troops. Mr. Lane and his daughter, Anita, are willing to duplicate
any of the items for us. We are looking for someone to make a site to
link to our website to promote the items and focus on our artist. Please
contact Cliff or Terri if you know of anyone that could help us out with
that.
Froggy Family Fun Day- Kate has been working hard on this event and has
a huge variety of activities planned.. It is on July 18, 2010 11am to
3pm at Rainer's Gourmet on State County Route 41 in Hudson Falls. If you
can volunteer during this time please contact Kate at kate@froggy107.com
or call 518-615-1009. Flyers were handed out in packets.
Irish Riders MC presents "Off-road for Dummies Charity Ride".
This is a Kristin Hynes Memorial Ride for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Starts at Lebanon Valley Speedway in East Nassau. Registration 11am to
1pm. Contact www.irishridersmc.com or Steve @ 518-872-0953. (flyer distributed)
Sgt. Eddie Ryan Benefit Run- Saturday, July 24, 2010. Sponsored by Leathernecks
M.C Adirondack Lake George Cptr. Meet at: Marine Corps League Building
--3033 State Rt. 4, Hudson Falls.. Rain or shine-open to the public. $15.
donation single/ $25. double. Registration is 10am to 10:45. Ride leaves
at 11am.
For more info call: Scott- 518-307-7179, Lynn-518-696-3406, Jon-518-696-4131,
Ed-518-584-4636 or see www.leathernecksmcadklgc.com. Donations to benefit
Marine Sgt. Eddie Ryan. (flyer passed out)
Next Meeting- July 5, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Thank you to all the volunteers! We sincerely appreciate your efforts
helping with the great cause. Without you, we would be unable to fulfill
our mission statement. Thank you.
Addendum: Our community has suffered the loss of two American Heroes.
Spc. Ben Osborn of Lake George and Taylor Miller of Wilton. Our sincere
and heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends. We deeply
regret the loss.
Monday- May 3, 2010
Present-Sue Scanlon, Brenda, Mike McKotter, Dan Nolin, Phyllis, Cliff,
Terri, Red, Lynette & Gorden, Gerri, Pat & Rich, Donna, Ellen
Keegan.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Ellen.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Treasurers Report-Bank statement reviewed and discussed.
accepted 1st-Mike
2nd-Gorden
Bookkeepers Report- donations received
Jeffrey & Laurie Trottier
Shannyn McCarthy
American Legion 1450-Grooms Road
Charles & Eleanor Rockett
Robert Turner
The Atty Agency
Geri Tracey
Girl Scout Troop 3621
Darlene Beahan
James Altfeld, Inc.
David & Sue Ruhman
Ardythe Shovah
Curtis & Alicia Gregorie
Patrick Mion
Jar Collection for April- approx.-$410
Report accepted- 1st-Pat, 2nd- Phyllis
Board of Directors Report- Red Lucas
Quarterly meeting pending
Past Events-
April 6-Cliff and Terri attended a meeting with Hank, owner of Greenjackets
football team, in Glens Falls.
We discussed setting up a table at home games on July 17 & 24, Aug
7 & 14, Sept. 25 and committed
to the Sept. 11 home tribute game. See www.greenjacketsfootball.com for
more information.
April 18- Cliff, Terri and Katie Aubut attended a volunteer fair at the
Clifton Park Library
April 25-Pack up- packed up approx 350 care packages.
April 28-Lynette and Terri attended the Grand Opening of the Capt. John
McKenna IV Military Courtesy
Room at Albany Airport.
May 1- Terri attended So. Glens Falls Girls Softball Leagues opening ceremony.
They collected several
care package items. I presented them with a letter from Kent White (currently
serving in
Afghanistan) and a certificate of appreciation from OAS. :)
Upcoming Events-
May 15-"As the Eagle Soars"- Armed Forced Day concert at the
Wood Theater- 8 PM- $10 per ticket.
Cliff and Terri will set up a table with literature and volunteer opportunities
for OAS. For
tickets please call - 518-874-0800 or 798-9663 ext 30.
May 17-TGI Fridays- 12 Noon - 8 PM- When you present the flyer, TGI Fridays
will donate $5. for every
$20 spent to OAAS. Red & Nancy will attend from 12-5p, Terri and Sue
will attend 5-8p.
May 19-Executive committee meeting- 4281 Route 50 at 6pm.
May 22- 3rd Annual "Support our Troops" Walk at Saratoga Spa
State Park. Registration starts at
10 am. See attached flyer.
June 5- Capt. John McKenna IV Poker Run- Registration starts at 9am. See
attached flyer.
June 4, 5 & 6- Set up table at the Tee Pee for Elvis festival
June 6- Prospect Mt. Memorial Service- 1 pm. We will leave from 4281 Route
50 at 11am promptly.
Discussions:
Dan Nolin discussed the Veterans Recovery Project- The third MIAP/VRP
interment ceremony will
take place this coming June 11th, Friday of Americade week, 10:00am at
Saratoga National Cemetery,
Schuylerville, New York.
We are looking for someone to write grants for us. Ellen K. volunteered
and will meet with Cliff to
further discuss. Thank you, Ellen.
Per request of H & R Block, we have registered to CHAR410- NYS Dept
of Law Charities Bureau.
Wed., May 5- Exec. committee will meet with Pat from H & R Block to
discuss the responsibilities
of the organization.
Warren Co. Airport Cafe will once again be doing a Pancake Breakfast for
our benefit on June 26
with a rain date of July 3. More details to follow.
Levi Track Associates- we have requested any open weekends to set up a
table near the silks.
Washington Co. Fair- We have received the application to attend again
this year- Fair opens Aug
23- Aug 29 from 10 am to 10pm. More details to follow. Please contact
Terri if you have availability
and would like to volunteer to work the booth. This year we will have
3- 4 hour shifts per day- 10a-
2p, 2p-6p, 6p-10p. 1 person minimum per shift -- (with a preference of
2). Terri will complete and
send in the application.
Boscov's - sent us information to participate in their "friends helping
friends" day. We sell their
25% off shopping pass which can only be used on October 5 (friends helping
friends day) for $5. We
would get to keep the $5. for each pass sold. Pass can be used at any
Boscovs store on 10/5. We have
Boscov locations at the intersection of Wolf Road and Central ave in Albany
and also in Clifton Park
Center in Clifton Park. We can vote next monthly meeting on this fundraiser.
A grant has been submitted to the Rotary Club of Lake George. This grant
has the potential to award
between $500-3000.
Newman Award Grant has a $75,000 potential and the deadline to apply is
May 14.
We added a new fundraiser! On June 13, we will be taking a trip to Mohegan
Sun Casino. The cost is
$30 pp with $40 kickbacks. Please contact Cliff or Terri if you would
like to sign up before June 1. We
have room for 55 people.
Mike and Dan discussed details of the Poker Run. Volunteers, sponsors
and items are still needed.
Please contact Mike @ 812-1825 or Big Dan @ 361-6410 for details and your
availability if you can
help out with this event (flyer is attached please forward). You can participate
with any vehicle.
Registration begins at 9am at the American Legion on West Ave. in Saratoga.
The run ends at the
VFW on Excelsior Ave in Saratoga with a BB-Q, live music, awards and speakers.
Our Scholarship process has been completed and have been awarded to seniors
from Saratoga,
Ballston Spa, Schuylerville, So. Glens Falls and Granville.
Lynette set up a table at the Queensbury Methodist Church on April 24.
They raised $146
in box
sponsorships and donations and WON $200 for best display! Great JOB! Lynette
also wanted to
remind everyone of the campaign with the Golden Eagles.. each $10 box
sponsorship during May
will earn a family pack of tickets to any Golden Eagle event for the upcoming
season.
Upcoming Gun Show at Clifton Park Sportsplex on Rt 9- Aug 27, 28 &
29- volunteers needed to
work the table. Contact Red.
Froggy Event- July 18- Kate and committee are working on the details.
Volunteers are needed -if
you can help out or would like to donate please contact Kate at ksullivan@adirondackbroadcasting.com.
More details to follow.
Terri read a letter from Kent White, Lt Col, USAF currently serving in
Afghanistan.
Meeting closed- 1st Big Dan, 2nd Red.
Next meeting- June 7- 6:30 pm- 4281 Route 50, Wilton.
Thank you all for your time and efforts to make this program the success
it is. We could not fulfill our mission statement without you and we sincerely
appreciate all your help.
March 1, 2010
Present: Kim & Wayne Collins, Gorden & Lynette Dilmore, Red &
Nancy, Cliff, Terri, Phyllis, Brenda, Sue Scanlon, Matt Podkulski, Donna,
Tracey.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Matt :) Thank you to all volunteers.
Pledge of Allegiance
Treasurers Report- January statement is included on last months minutes,
February is forthcoming. As of Jan 27 our checkbook balance was $10,330.84,
current balance is $4,500. Money allocated for pennies for pillows-$996
and scholarships- $1500. Motion to accept report- 1st-Red, 2nd-Nancy.
Secretary's Report- Lynette reviewed last months minutes. Motion to accept
minutes- 1st-Nancy, 2nd-Kim.
Bookkeepers Report- Kim announced monetary donations received since last
month.
Burnt Hills Methodist Church- $70.
Grace Brandon-$50.
Jim Downing-$15
Sally Hayes $184
Charles Rockett-$25.
Roma Foods-$25.
Motion to accept- 1st-Red, 2nd Brenda.
Board of Directors Report- No activity since last meeting. Meeting date-
tba.
Past Events-
February 6- AIM to volunteer
February 13- Clifton Park Winter Fest- Cliff and Terri attended- raised
$108.
February 20-AIM to volunteer
Upcoming Events-
March 2- Bowling meeting
March 14-Key Club to volunteer
March 16- Moes Restaurant- Eat at Moes and turn in your flyer to donate
15% to OAAS/PYR
March 20- Bowl for a Soldier-1-4pm at Spare Time in So. Glens Falls-Prizes
and FUN!!
March 24- Executive Committee meeting
March 26- Lia Home school Kids to volunteer
March 27-NY State PEF Women's Health Fair - 9-3:30 pm
March 27-Pack up 12 noon to ?
March 28- Easter Baskets made up -12 noon.
Discussions:
Changes in "Events at a Glance"
Added: 2nd Annual Capt. John McKenna IV Poker run on June 5. A portion
of the proceeds will benefit
Capt. John McKenna IV Courtesy Room at Albany Airport.
Heritage Day Parade- 6/26 (see details below)
Sponsorship- Three levels of membership available.
We are looking for a donation of 90 laminated arrow signs. Approx size
11 x 17. Please contact Cliff if you know of anyone that can help out.
We are also in need of (gallon size or larger) jars. Leslie Lane (our
94 year old volunteer that paints the ornaments for care packages) is
now painting the jars. His daughter, Anita is placing them in venues to
collect monetary donations. To date they have placed close to 100 jars.
:) Please contact Terri if you have any.
H & R Block will be doing our taxes this year. Cliff is meeting with
them on 3/2 at 5 pm.
We received an invitation to Prospect Mt. Memorial Service. The date is
6/6. details to follow.
Poker Run start and end points have been confirmed. We are looking for
donation of hot dogs, rolls, hamburgers... etc.
Gun Club- 3/19 & 20 at the Saratoga City Center- OAAS/ PYR will set
up an information table. Friday- Red and Nancy, Saturday- Brenda, Sue
Scanlon and Tracey will volunteer to man the table. Tracey will pay the
fee to sponsor the table. Thank you Tracey, Red, Nancy, Sue and Brenda.
Future shows - April-Utica, May- Clifton Park.
Tracey gave details of the Heritage Day Parade on June 26. Parade is at
11am, line up at 10 am at the GE Parking lot. We need at least 12 people
to march with us. Contact Cliff or Terri if you are interested in marching
with us.
Wreaths across America- More information next month.
Tracey has information if you are interested in sending cards and letters
to wounded marines- Operation PAL program. Please contact Tracey for more
information at traceycurrielafountaine@yahoo.com .. This is a wonderful
opportunity for kids organizations.
Kim brought in a handbook for 501 (c) 3 organizations. This will be kept
on hand at the building for reference. Thank you Kim.
Next meeting April 5, 2010, 4281 Route 50, Wilton at 6:30 pm.
Close meeting- 1st- Nancy, 2nd-Phyllis.
Again, we can not express our gratitude to everyone for your volunteer
efforts and your continued support... we could not do this without you.
December 7, 2009
Our next meeting will be January 4, 2010 @ 6:30 pm- 4281 Route 50, Wilton
Present: Cliff, Terri, Phyllis, Brenda, Donna, Kim & Wayne Collins,
Red & Nancy Lucas, Lynette & Gordon Dilmore, Laura Vincek, Geri,
Sue and Wilma Wilson.
Pledge of Allegiance
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone for coming and
for your continued support.
Treasures Report:
We would like to welcome Kim Collins as our new bookkeeper. Thank you
Kim. We know you will be an asset to our team.
We would like to try to keep an equal amount of incoming and outgoing
funds.
Treasurers statement reviewed and accepted- 1st- Nancy, 2nd- Lynette
We would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their donations:
Charles Rockett- $25
Saratoga Co. Sheriffs Dept.- $100
Disabled Amer Vets-$200
Community Health Care- $100
Terry Waterston-$25
Saratoga Board of Supervisors-$300
Terry & Peg Stickle-$50
Michael Smith-$100
Eric White-$30 (GE Gift Matching)
Gail & John Plescia-$250
Ann Reznikoff-$25
Howard Doster- $100
M. Parker-$20
KC Latchford- $130
Grace Brandow-$50- (Fort Hood)
Eileen Gailor-$200
Rockwell Falls Presbyterian Church-$350
Mr. & Mrs. John Rutledge-$100
Deborah Tyler-$50
VFW Post #1653- $100
American Legion-#323-$200
Kathleen Hayward-$25
Ladies Aux. VFW #1653-$25
Dorothy Juknall-$25
American Legion Aux.-$25
Judy Shaw-$50
Richard Leininger-$10.
SEFCU-$2500
Ladies Aux. Post 32-$200
Macerich-$500 (postage grant)
Michael Holub-$25.
Olga Delorey-$100
John Rutledge-$100
Garth & Donna Lamb-$25.
Janet Salisbury-$10
DAV-Saratoga Spgs-$200
We would also like to welcome and thank Lynette Dilmore, our new secretary.
Lynette will also be an asset to the OAAS team.
Past minutes reviewed and accepted- 1st- Red
2nd-Brenda
Board of Directors Meeting reviewed.
Discussions:
duties & responsibilities, guidelines, quarterly meetings.
Laura Vincek was asked to sit on the Board of Directors. The Vinceks and
Ariels have been very
supportive to our efforts.
Past Events:
Nov. 6- Granville High School Presentation- Collected close to 300 Shoebox
Christmas Gifts-
Organized by Lila Myers :)
Nov. 7- Welcome Home Party for Wade Collins. Thank you Wade and Welcome
Home!
Nov. 7- Girl Scout Pack up.
Nov. 8- St. Peter's Church presentation
Nov. 14- Care Package pack up
Nov. 15- Breakfast with Santa at Wilton Mall.
Nov. 16- Veterans Day at the Golden Corral
Nov. 20- Girl Scout Pack up
Nov. 22- Christmas Parade- So. Glens Falls-
Upcoming Events:
December 6- Christmas Pack up
December 7- Monthly Meeting
December 8- TGI Fridays- Saratoga- Route 50- $5. of every $20 spent will
be donated to OAAS.
December 13- Saratoga High School students pack up
December 17- Pack up for Venturing group
December 18 & 19- Basket Raffle- Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 11am to
6pm - drawings at 6pm.
December 21- Deliver Christmas items to our adopted Christmas families.
December 24- Walk for a Soldier at Armory - Details to follow.
January 10-Set up at Glens Falls Civic Center- Lynette, Gordon and Brenda
will attend.
Discussions:
Bowl a Thon- Hi Roc lanes is not available, Gordon will check into Broadway
Lanes in Fort Edward.
We received an annual family sponsorship - bronze level.
Pennies for Pillows- to date we have $840.
We read a letter from a deployed Chaplain requesting items.
Any monies spent must be approved by three executive committee members.
Lila is checking into a coin drop for our benefit in Granville, volunteers
will be needed (tba)
Grant from Dept. of Military & Naval Affairs has been submitted.
Addendum- Cliff received notification- We have received the grant!! :)
$5000.
Building Hours of Operation -- Thursday- 12 noon to 2pm (closed 12/24)
Saturday- 3pm to 5pm
Red contacted electrician- All costs will be donated for a solar sign..
Thank you :)
Red inquired about a facebook page for OAAS/ Cliff will contact atty.
Phyllis volunteered to
set us up and maintain the page for us.. Thank you, Phyllis.
Wayne expressed an interest in becoming a board member.
Our Fort Hood dinner raised $2148.98 for the 13 victims families. We took
a vote to send $2500.
1st- Red, 2nd- Gordon.
Again, we can not express our gratitude to everyone for your volunteer
efforts and your continued support.. we could not do this without you.
Have a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy New Year.
June 1, 2009
We are now a 501 (c) 3- Public Charity Friday, June 5th, Saratoga National Cemetery.
You served your country through a war, or through peacetime. You expected to receive a military burial, recognition by our government of your commitment to our great country. You expected to have honor and respect paid to you as a result of your service to our great country. Instead, you reside on a shelf in a mortuary or a storage facility at a crematorium. The mission of the MIAP/VRP project is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremains of veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations. These forgotten veterans have served our country and, as such, deserve to be buried with honor and respect. Theimpetus for our fine program began in November 2006. The Idaho State Veterans
cemetery interred 21 cremains of forgotten veterans, with full military honors and the dignity these fallen heroes so richly deserved. Recently, a state hospital announced that 3500 cremains were on shelves to
be identified. (The link to the newspaper article is: http://tinyurl.com/2xrx9u_ (http://tinyurl.com/2xrx9u) . On the shelf were cremains for the time span of the 1890s to 1971. It is estimated 1,000 of these cremains are veterans. This is happening in every state. The MIAP/VRP operation began in New York this last year and we are continually working with funeral homes to determine who may have unclaimed
cremated remains and, more importantly, if any of those cremains may be that of a veteran.
We are pleased to announce that at this early stage of the program we have been given permission to inter 2 veterans that will no longer be kept in custodial care within a funeral home. These two veterans will be laid to rest in their rightful place, with full military honors, in Saratoga National Cemetery on Friday, June 5th of Americade week. One of the veterans served in the Army in WWI - the other served in the
Army in WWII. This is what we have at this moment. There is a very distinct possibility
that we will have other veterans to inter come Friday, June 5th. Tentative schedule: For those in the North Country, including those attending Americade week, participants will stage at the American Legion Post in Lake George village and will leave this location at approx. 8:30am. Travel South to the Flynn
Bros. Funeral Home in Schuylerville where the initial MIAP/VRP ceremony will kick off at approx 9:30am.
Other participants coming up from the South of Schuylerville will stage at the funeral home for services which will begin at 9:30am. Motorcycle escort of the veterans will then proceed South to the Saratoga
National Veterans Cemetery where ceremonies and full military honors will inter these veterans beginning at 10:00am. More complete details will follow in the coming weeks. Patriot Guard Riders mark your calendar for this day. This is an opportunity to show the rest of the nation how the New York PGR honors these
forgotten war veterans. We anticipate significant participation from our New York PGR members but also from those from across the nation who will be attending Americade week in Lake George.
More to follow………………