VETERAN’S AFFAIRS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 2008
REVISED
1. Call to Order –Bernie called the regular meeting of the Veteran’s Affairs Commission to order at 7:04 pm on June 2, 2008 in 2nd Floor Conference Room.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call - PRESENT: J. Roger Pelletier, Dominic Fulco, Sr., Kirk Allison, Arden Passaro, Ch. Bernie Corona, William Miller, Mary-Ann Roczynski, Paul Barry. EXCUSED: Stanley deMello
2. Approval of Minutes from April 7, 2008 – Paul Barry made a motion to approve the minutes and Bill Miller 2nd motion. Commission unanimously voted to approve May 5th minutes as read.
3. Old Business –
A. Paul Barry & Mary-Ann updated the Commission on the Traveling Wall. They are looking for donations of burial flags of veterans to be lent to the Committee to be put on display during the exhibit. They will be returned after the exhibit leaves. Discussed the possibility of the Commission becoming a sponsor or donating to the Wall in some capacity. Tabled for further discussion at next meeting.
B. Mary-Ann reminded the Commission that on June 13-15, 2008 Bushnell Park will present “The Healing Fields,” a display of flags honoring veterans. She encouraged everyone who is able to go see the
display.
C. They are planning on working with local area restaurants/corporate sponsors to possibly give vouchers to The Marine Corp marching band and drill team while they are in town. The committee is also still
working on adding an educational component. Paul said the project is moving along well. He will provide additional information as it becomes available.
D. Stan deMello gave a synopsis of the “Leave No Veterans Behind: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans in Connecticut” program that was held in Hartford on April 19, 2008. He said that the program
was well attended, and underscored the need for services for veterans returning home. They talked about how homelessness among veterans is increasing and the need for more housing resources.
4. New Business –
A. Kirk Allison had a sign printed for the Commission to display letting people know they are there when the Commission has their office hours in the Atrium.
B. The Commission discussed having the summer months off, due to vacations and to convene again in September. Kirk Allison made a motion to approve taking off July and August, and it was 2nd by
Mary-Ann Roczynski. Commission unanimously voted to approve taking off July and August and to reconvene again in September.
Since the first Monday in September is a holiday, the Commission will meet on the second Monday, September 8, 2008. Office hours will still be held on September 15th from 10am – 2pm, and again on September 11th from 5-6pm.
C. Discussed options of how to get the word out to the public to get more veterans in. Kirk will check with Assessors office to see if brochures can go out with tax bills; Mary-Ann to connect with other local
area newspapers on doing a story on what the Commission does. Commission also discussed the possibility of having people make an appointment instead of meeting monthly in the Atrium. Tabled for
further discussion at a later date.
D. Bernie approved for the clerk to order stationery for the Commission when the new fiscal year hits in July – during the Commission’s break. Stationery should be in by the next meeting date.
5. Adjournment – J. Roger Pelletier made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dominic Fulco. Bernie Corona adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by: Tatia Lewis, Clerk
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