Monthly Meeting

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.

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Monthly Meeting- 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.

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June 1, 2009

Present:   Cliff, Terri, Lynette Dilmore, Red & Nancy Lucas, Angie Pollard, Phyllis Seguin, Pat & Rich Leininger, Jerry Loya, Tracy

 

 

Financial notes reviewed.  Beginning next meeting we will verbally acknowledge all donations received.

 

   May 18-Girl Scouts at the building to pack up.

May 27- donation accepted from Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls for $250.

May 30- Rick and Carol had an all you can eat breakfast to benefit OAS.

 

 

   June 12, 2009- Meeting for upcoming Support our Troops Walk at 6:30pm at the building.

 

   June 13, 2009- Saratoga Elks Flag Day Parade.  We will meet on North Broadway in Saratoga at 11 am,

parade starts at noon.  This is a very large parade with a lot of spectators and is a good

opportunity to raise awareness.  Please help us show our support to our troops by

marching with us.  We would like you to wear a support our troops shirt.  If you need one,

please contact Cliff or Terri.  :) 

June 14, 2009- Hugs for Heroes Motorcycle Run in Salem- Meet at the building at 9am if you would like

to participate.

June 16, 2009- Meeting to discuss The Memorial Poker Run at 6:30 pm at the building.

June 19, 20, 2009- 10am - 6pm- Tag Sale at the building.  Red and Nancy are taking care of the details

and are in need of volunteers to help out with tagging items, collecting

items and working the sale on the 19th and 20th.  Please contact them

at redmooseracing@yahoo.com  or call 490-6404 if you are able to help

out or if you have any gently used items in good condition to donate.

June 27, 2009- Support our Troops Walk at Saratoga Spa State Park at the Warming Hut.  There is a

meeting at the building on Friday, June 12 at 6:30 pm if you are able to help out with

this event.  We are still in need of sponsors, walkers and volunteers.

July 3, 2009- East Field Celebration- Lynette and Gorden are taking care of the details to set up a booth

at East Field.  If you are able to help man the table please contact

Lynette at dilmore@nycap.rr.com. 

July 4, 2009- Memorial Poker Run for Capt. John McKenna IV.  Starts at the American Legion Post 70

in Saratoga Springs. Meeting on Wed. June 16 at 6:30 pm for all volunteers.

July 5, 2009- Set up a table at Valley Cats Game.  Details to follow.

July 11, 2009- Wilton Community Days- We will set up a booth and will need two or three more volunteers

to work the tables with Cliff and Red.

July 11, 2009- Collection at Nemer Ford in Queensbury.  Terri, Lynette and Tracy will set up a table and

attend the event.

July 25, 2009- Wounded Soldier Motorcycle Run. Details to follow.

 

   We are looking for a family with a deployed parent that have two children that would like to go to summer 

camp.  Veterans Affairs is willing to pay for the fee for the camp.  It can be either a day or overnight

summer camp.  Please contact Cliff or Terri if you know of anyone.

Sgt. Richard Dempsey-  Wake hours are Wednesday, June 3 at 4pm at the Maynard Baker Funeral

Home on Lafayette Street in Glens Falls. We will meet at 4pm outside the Funeral Home.

Pennies for Pillows- Our total to date is $71.85.  Tracy also brought a large amount of coins to the 

meeting which will be added to the total for next month.    Thank you Lynette and Tracy :)  for doing the

tedious job of sorting, counting and rolling all those coins.

Level of Membership flyer was handed out and reviewed.  If you would like to join please

contact Cliff for a flyer.

We still have not heard from Fudruckers for a potential fundraising event they are willing to do for us. 

Jerry Loya- Jerry comes to us as our Military Mentor with 30 years of Military experience.  Thank you, Jerry for your service and welcome.   Motion to add Jerry by Nancy, 2nd by Pat. 

 

 

 

 

Terri

Terri L. Perry
Co-Chair
232-4526
www.operationadoptasoldier.org
Operation Adopt a Soldier/ Project Yellow Ribbon
"Till they all come HOME"

 

 

 

 

 

4/6 & 4/22- Girl Scouts at the building for a packup.

4/23- SEFCU presentation & pack up

4/24-Met with Executive team at Dunkin Donuts to present them with a plaque

4/25- Mohegan Sun Bus Trip was fun,  no big winners :(

Pat & Rich attended VFW for an event- we will follow up when they return.

 

Elvis Festival May 29, 30 & 31.  We need volunteers to work the table.  Contact Cliff or Terri with your availability if you can help out.

May 25- Hudson Falls Memorial Day Parade- starts at 11 am.   

May 27-Presentation at Queensbury Hotel with Glens Falls Kiwanis Club.

May 30-Pancake Breafast to benefit OAS- Warren Co. Airport

June 1-6- Americade- we need volunteers to work the table.  Contact Cliff with your availability if you can help out.

June 13- Flag Day Parade in Saratoga.  We start out on North Broadway.  Lineup starts at 11am, Parade starts at noon.  We need people to carry flags and hand out small flags. If you would like to march and don't have a AOS tee shirt, contact us for one to wear in the parade. This parade has a lot of spectators and is a good opportunity to raise awareness.  Lets all march together in honor of our troops..  Please call Cliff or Terri for details.

June 14- Hugs for Heroes Motorcycle Run in Salem- Meet at the building at 9am.

June 27- Support our Troops Walk at Saratoga Spa Park.  Registration is at 10am, walk starts at 11am.  Subway will again provide lunch.  Froggy will be present.  Awards for the team and individual with the most sponsors. Minimum fee is $20 per adult and $10 per child under 12. tee shirt sponsors still needed.  Contact Terri 232-4526, Kim Collins 654-7259 or Cliff 260-9922 for details, questions or suggestions.

July 3-Summer Fest in East Field.  Starts at 3pm -?  Volunteers are needed to help out with the table. Please contact Lynette or Gordon if you can help out at 792-2462.

July 4- Memorial Poker Run for Capt. John McKenna IV.  Starts at American Legion Post 70 in Saratoga Springs, vehicles are also welcome. Tee shirt sponsors and volunteers for event day needed.  Committee meeting for poker run on June 16 at 6:30pm.  Please plan on attending if you can help out.  More details to follow.

 

Dan Nolin sent me the details on the New York  State Interment  Ceremony
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………………

Garage Sale- Red and Nancy will handle details (need volunteers) Call 490-6404 if you can help out.  We will also be accepting any unwanted gently used items you would like to donate.  Tentative date for the sale is June 19 & 20.

Board of Directors- Motion by Dan Nolin, second by Mike McCotter to eliminate Art, Paul & Dave from the Board of Directors and seek new board members to carry out the bylaws and regulations set forth under section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Sean Smith will send details on the Wounded Soldier Motorcycle Run on July 25.

 

Shelly Farrington will open the building on Tuesdays from 6 to 8pm.   :)

Next Meeting June 1, 2009 at 6:30pm.

Thank you all for your help.  Without you we could not fulfill our mission.  We sincerely appreciate you all.

Please remember to keep our troops and their families in your hearts, thoughts and prayers till they all come home.

Thank you,