Welling – Washbush Chapter #11, Fond du Lac
Oct. 6, 2026
The Oct.6th monthly meeting of DAV Fond du Lac Chapter #11 was called to order by Sr. Vice Commander, Larry Wodack at 6:00 pm.
A before the lunch a prayer was led by Chaplain Gary Davidson. Lunch as provided by Post #75. Spaghetti noodle casserole and many cakes and donuts. Super meal and many leftovers for members to take home.
Opening ceremony – Sr. Vice Wodack opened the business meeting at 6:30 pm. with a salute to the Flag. The opening prayer was led by Chaplain Gary Davidson. Chaplain explains the POW-MIA Service at each of the DAV meetings. He draped the POW-MIA chair in honor of all that are missing or captured in our Military.
Roll call of Officers - All Officers were present or accounted for. No new members present. The minutes of the Sept. 7th meeting were distributed and presented in printed form. Being no correction the minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report, $15,945.51 balance at the start of this meeting. Cost of lunch $100.00 with the use of hall. $100.00 to purchase 10 tickets for the Dept. Veterans Assistance Fundraiser. The annual Dept. Financial Report from our Chapter was accepted and approved. Motion by Steve Mielke to approve the Financial Report, 2nd by Gary Davidson. Motion carried.
No report of Sickness & Distress. Will report if the Tornado victims of Menasha need help.
Unfinished Business – Chapter #11 to purchase a $100.00 brick for the Memorial Wall at our Veterans Park in Fond du Lac. Motion by Steve Mielke for the purchase of brick, 2nd by Bob Daley. Motion carried. Forger-Me-Nots we have around 3,000, will purchase 2,000 more.
New Business – Nov. 11 Veterans Day Programs, about 100+ plants ordered. The 11 nursing homes are contacted for the Veterans that are under their care. Will have a sign-up sheet at the Nov. meeting to help present the plants to the Veterans. DAV State Fall Conference will be Oct. 29 - 31, 2025 in LaCrosse, WI. 2 Chapter Officers will attend, Commander, Jim Genz and Adjutant, Paul Birschbach. Commander, Jim Genz did attend late, had a meeting. Said the Vice Commander did a good job and have the closing ceremony.
Being no further business, Vice Commander Wodack held the closing ceremony. Chaplain Davidson gave the closing prayer, with a salute and then undraped the POW-MIA chair. A motion to adjourn by Gary Davidson, 2nd by Steve Mielke. Motion carried.
Attendance drawing of $25.00 won by Sara Lloren, she donated it back to the Chapter. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting, Nov. 3rd voting day. The Dec. 1st meeting might be a Pot Luck, invite the Auxiliary. Chapter Website http/davchapter11.yolasite.com Can link to Facebook at the web site. Submitted by: Paul A. Birschbach Adjutant.