Welling – Washbush Chapter #11, Fond du Lac August 4, 2026
The August 4th monthly meeting of the DAV Fond du Lac Chapter #11 was called to order at 6:00 pm by Commander Jim Genz. A prayer before lunch was led by Larry Wodack. The lunch was provided by Post #75 Fond du Lac Legion. A very good meal, and the members could take home the extra food.
Opened ceremony - Commander Genz opened the business meeting at 6:35 pm with the opening ceremony, salute to the Flag. The opening prayer was given by Chaplin, Gary Davidson, with respect by draping of the POW-MIA chair. Roll call of Officers - All Officers were present.
The minutes of the July 7th meeting was distributed in printed form. One correction, the spelling of a new members name. Accepted as corrected.
Treasurer’s Report checkbook balance $12,070.63 at the start of the meeting. The agreement of $100.00 for each lunch provided by Post #75, and use of the hall, for each meeting from this meeting forward. Motion by Gary Davidson and 2nd by David Abler for approval, Motion carried. Finance Officer Keith Merten will be in charge of this lunch committee.
Sickness and Distress – none reported.
Unfinished Business – The Forget Me Not drive for this year over. The results are not completed, because some of money was turned in at this meeting. Thank the members that donated their time! The menu for each lunch will be coordinated with our Finance, Officer Keith. The Legion Post has a free meal the 4th Thursday each month from 3:00 to 6:30pm for our Veterans.
New Business –A motion to donate $1,000.00 to members in need after the tornado in Neenah. Adjutant Paul Birschbach did contact the CVSO in the area, so far there is no need at this time but later on there might be a need when all the other help is used up. Will keep in contact with our CVSO who will stay in touch with their CVSO. Motion by Ed Wenzel to allot $1,000.00 to this need for the Veterans who were affected by the tornado. 2nd by David Abler, motion carried.
DAV Department Fall Conference will be in Stevens Point, Oct. 29 & 31, at the Radisson Hotel. Delegates are Ed Wenzel, Jim Genz and Paul Birschbach, so far. Forget-Me-Not supplies; we used 1,438 for this year’s drive. We have 3,148 Forget-Me-Nots for our next year drive.
Being no further business, – Commander Genz held the closing service. Chaplain Davidson held the closing prayer with the undraping the POW-MIA chair. A motion to adjourn by Larry Wodack, 2nd by Bruce Donovan. Motion carried. The drawing for our $25.00 attendance winner, Gary Davidson. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Next meeting will be Sept. 1st at 6:00pm, with Legion Post having the lunch. Chapter website: http//davchapter11.yolasite.com. Can link to Facebook at that web. Submitted by Paul Birschbach, Adjutant