The Sept. 1st monthly meeting of the DAV Fond du Lac Chapter #11 was called to order by Commander Jim Genz at 6:00 p.m.
A prayer before the lunch was given by Chaplin Gary Davidson. A lunch was provided by the Legion Post.
Opening ceremony – Commander Genz opened the business meeting at 6:30 pm. with the opening ceremony. The opening prayer was led by Chaplin Davidson with the draping of the POW - MIA chair. The explanation of the covered chair at each meeting, with the importance to remember the Veteran’s that are still POW & MIA. A salute to the Flag by the Commander.
Roll call of Officers – 9 Officers were present, I excused and I missing. The minutes of the Aug. 4th meeting were distributed in print form to the members for review. Being no correction, the members approve the minutes as presented.
Treasurer Report – was given by Ed Wenzel, Past Commander. The Treasurer was excused, he was on a trip. The report showed $16,094.69 in checkbook. The Forget-Me-Not total this year was $4,841.00 which was included in this bank total. The bills against the Chapter $100.00 for the food and use of the hall. $39.18 for the to go containers. Bruce Donovan motion to approve the financial report, 2nd by Ed Wenzel. Motion carried.
The Chapter had a visit from the State Commander Tiffy Taylor, also the State Sr. Vice Darrel Handliner. The State Commander stress to the members of the direction of the Department connection with our member with ZOOM on the 1st Monday of the month. The need for more members to join. On line membership and contact 1 on 1 to prospected members. Sr. Vice Darrel reported that National is raising the Life Member dues to $350.00 as of Jan. 1st. Need members to join before that date.
Unfinished Business – Dept. Fall Conference in Stevens Point Oct. 29 -31, 2026, 3 members will attend. Brick for our Chapter will be discussed at the Oct. meeting.
New Business – Report on the tornado in Menasha. The help has been good. Need help in the coming months. Need trade persons now; carpenters, electricians, roofers, heating and plumbers. Will coordinate with the volunteer group set up in Menasha. The Chapter financial report will be submitted before the due date.
Being no further business, Commander Genz held the closing service. Chaplin Davidson held the closing prayer with the salute and undraped the POW - MIA chair. A motion to adjourn made by Larry Wodack, 2nd by Bruce Donovan. Motion carried.
Attendance prize drawing winner Sara Lloren, she donated back to the Chapter. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. Next meeting Oct. 6th. The lunch for Oct. meeting will be Post #75.
Chapter Website: http//davchapter11.yolasite.com Can link to Facebook at that web. Submitted by, Paul A. Birschbach, Adjutant