Thursday, September 9, 2021

Board Meeting - 9/8/2021

 

From: Cameron Taylor <cameron.forwardmarch@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:24 AM
To: Tyler Wible <thecarpentersecret@gmail.com>; Cynthia Wages <cynthiawages696@gmail.com>; Kristin Main <kristinmain1.kmz@gmail.com>; Henry McClure <mcre@cox.net>; John Hicks <jonathon.hicks20@gmail.com>; Debra Main <nurse_kansas@yahoo.com>
Subject: AV meeting notes 09/08/21

 

Meeting started at 545pm. 

Present: Tyler W, Henry M, Jonathon H, Cameron T, Cynthia W, (via phone)

 

1. Jonathon H: still working on the FB donation page, has dropped off business cards to "Go Blue" printing. Still waiting to hear back from Washburn Tech about their work on our banner+brochure/pamphlet

 

2. Cameron T: 

A. JN meeting updates, Will need to find out about his VA benefits, ask about getting hospital bills written off?, Ask about contact w/ the St Mary's city council

B. Will meet with Veteran CS on Sunday at 2pm. Will work on getting the Veteran's DD214.

C. Will meet w/ Veteran DM on Monday 09/13/21

 

3. Cynthia: attended the ABATE event. Suggested for next year to have a food vendor/truck or AV clothing available. Tyler also suggested maybe that we sell AV patches. Also Cynthia made a connection with an individual who has an electric chair that would be donated to AV. 

 

4. Henry M: had communicated w/ the Shawnee County appraiser's office about the gifting process and the licensed appraisers process. Also asked for a potential board member. Also asked for support for AV in the future around housing. Henry is to meet w/ Vanessa w/ Greener Pastures on 09/09/21 at 1pm about AV+GP. 

 

5. Tyler W: Heard from Glenda Cafer, owner of the 21st and Clay property. Was able to get a tour of the property. Assessment was that there would be alot of work to be done and the opportunity to house 20/30 Veterans. Glenda is requesting that the garden be dedicated to her father, who is a Marine. Tyler was given the opportunity to offer a price for the property. Tyler is looking to offer that the building be donated and the building be named after Glenda's father. 

Tyler sees opportunities in collaborating w/ the local American Legions, VFWs

Tyler states that the closing date will be 11/19/21 for the 21st and Clay property. 

Cameron motioned that the meeting end. Motion was 2nd by Tyler. Meeting adjourned at 640pm. 

Meeting ended at 640pm.