Welling – Washbush Chapter #11, Fond du Lac May 5, 2026
The May 5th monthly meeting of the DAV Fond du Lac Chapter #11 was called to order by Sr. Vice Commander Larry Wodack with a prayer from our Chaplin, Garry Davidson before the lunch. The lunch was served and donated Sarah Lloren. Pizza and trimmings. Thank you, Sarah!!
The opening ceremonies – Sr. Vice Wodack conducted the business meeting at 6:30pm. The Commander was on vacation. The opening prayer was led by the Chaplain. Chaplin Davidson held the covering the POW-MIA chair, in respect for our missing in action officers. Salute to the Flag by Commander.
Roll Call of Officers – All Officer were present or accounted for. 1 member was absent, 11 members attended this meeting. The minutes of the April 7th meeting was presented and distributed in printed form. No correction, Motion the approval of the minutes made by Dave Abler, 2nd by Gary Davidson. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – $11,807.45 balance in the checkbook. Bills against the Chapter; for Department to host the State DAV Convention Service Fee-$1.50 per member, with a total of $322.50, Motion to approve the Treasurers report by Gary Davidson, 2nd by Bob Daley. Motion carried.
Sickness & Distress – Elected Commander Jim Genz was hospitalized and is recovering at home.
Unfinished Business – Forget-Me-Not drive July 24 & 25, 2026, in the Fond du Lac area. Worker’s signup sheet was distributed. Will have sign up at the June meeting. Veterans Park should be completed by Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Department Convention will be at Green Bay June 11-14. 3 delegates are; Jim Genz, Ed Wenzel and Paul Birschbach.
New Business – Memorial Day May 25th, parade starts at 10:00. Need a color guard, with white shirts and blue tie uniform for the Memorial Day. The Installation of the newly elected officers for Chapter 11 Officers for the 2026-2027 year.
Past Chapter Commander Steve Mielke did the honors of Installing the Officers; Commander, Jim Genz, Sr. Vice Commander, Larry Wodack, Jr. Vice Steve Mielke, Finance Officer, Keith Merten, Sgt.-at-Arms, Bruce Donovan, Service Officer, Ed Wenzel, Chaplain, Gary Davidson, Trustees, Jesse Pflueger, Bob Daley, David Abler.
The opening of the Wall construction at Watertown will be dedicated on May 25th at 3:00pm. Chaplin Gary Davidson will attend. Will inquire if the Legion Post will make the lunch for our meeting and the cost involved. Being no further business Sr. Vice Commander Wodack held the closing ceremony.
Chaplin Davidson led a closing prayer, with a salute, then undraped the POW-MIA chair. Motion to adjourn by Bruce Donovan and 2nd by Steve Mielke. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm. The June 2nd lunch will be provide by Larry Wodack who won the $25.00 attendance prize drawing, which he donated back to the club. Next meeting June 2, 2026 Submitted by, Paul A. Birschbach, Adjutant Chapter web- http://davwichapter11.yolasite.com