EAST WINDSOR VETERANS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
for
THURSDAY, September 5, 2008
OPENING:
Ernie Teixeira, Chairman, opened this meeting at 7:04 P.M. at the East Windsor Town Hall. There were nine commission members in attendance: Ernie Teixeira, Ron Hwalek, Mark Simmons, Warren Wenz, Dave Malo, Nicholas Macsata, Ken Crouch, Jim Barton and George Butenkoff. Absent: Rick Webster, Edward Bonetti, William Abbe Sr., and Fred McDermott.
Ernie Teixeira led the commission in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: The previous special meeting’s minutes of July 30, 2008, were submitted for the review of those present. George Butenkoff moved to accept the special meeting’s minutes of July 30, 2008. This was seconded by Nick Macsata and carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Ron Hwalek submitted a report on the status of our treasury as follows:
$1,266.97 - Revolving Fund $10,938.06 - Trust Fund
George Butenkoff moved to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. This was seconded by Nick Macsata and carried unanimously.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Committee -
No report
Memorial Day Poster/Essay Contest Committee -
No Report
Scholarship Committee -
Mark Simmons read a “Thank You” note received from our 2008 EWHS Senior scholarship award winner, Michael Macado.
Veterans Cemetery Project Committee -
No report
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Veterans Day Road Race Committee -
A brief discussion was held regarding the collection of sponsorships from our local businesses. There is a need for help in collecting sponsorships this year and commission members were asked to assist in this important effort as much as possible.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS:
Ernie Teixeira opened a discussion on the planned “Connecticut Honor Flight” trip to the WW II memorial in Washington D.C. The transportation program is facilitated by Vera Morrison, Town Clerk of Hamden, Ct on behalf of the “Connecticut Honor Flights” sponsored by the AmericanWarrior.us out of Norwich, CT.
MOTION: George Butenkoff moved to donate $200.00 toward the transportation expenses of our veterans to the WW II memorial in Washington D.C. this fall. This was seconded by Warren Wenz and carried unanimously.
Nicholas Macsata discussed the need for our commission to get involved with the veteran’s tuition waiver debate now in progress by the Connecticut legislature. Nick felt the proposed tuition waiver needed to be expanded to include more veterans. Nick asked that this item be placed on our next meeting agenda. Ernie Teixeira, Chairman, appointed Nick Macsata to create a draft letter on this matter for our review at our next meeting.
Nicholas Macsata also discussed the recent tax benefits made available to all active duty members and suggested that we as a commission should be proactive in keeping our local veterans informed of any news of interest to veterans. The commission members agreed, by consensus, that Nicholas Macsata should by the person on our commission in charge of the research and publishing of such news items.
Ken Crouch reported that, after many years of service, Mr. Yosky will no longer be providing the sound system set up for our public events. A brief discussion ensued.
MOTION: George Butenkoff moved to spend up t $300.00 from our treasury for a sound system for use at our public events. This was seconded by Warren Wenz and the motion carried 5 in favor and 3 opposed.
Ernie Teixeira, Chairman, opened a discussion on our proposed memorial for all East Windsor veterans. A discussion we held on this matter concerning to design, location and costs of such a memorial. All agreed that we are in the very preliminary stage of the project.
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MOTION: George Butenkoff moved that our commission should look into the design, placement and costs of such a memorial. This was seconded by Nichols Macsata and carried unanimously.
Ernie Teixeira, Chairman, appointed George Butenkoff to gather information on this planned memorial and report back to the commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing of no further business to come before the commission Chairman, Ernie Teixeira, asked for a motion to adjourn. Warren Wenz moved to adjourn and this was seconded by Nickolas Macsata. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman, Ernie Teixeira, closed this meeting at 7:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Simmons, Secretary, EWVC Approved _____________________
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