Meeting Report for October 10, 2024

The meeting was called to order by the Chapter President Desi Arnaiz at the Prince William County Police Association Hall.

Other attending Chapter Officer’s and member’s were: Treasurer Tony Midgett and Secretary- Bob Pace, VVA, Joseph Dimaria – VVA, Vice Presdent Lawrence Green – VVA.

Desi requested the attendees stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Inspirational – Inspirational words were said to open the meeting.

Secretary – Report for September was approved at this meeting.

Treasurer – Tony reported on the Chapter’s checking account balance. For more detail information contact the Chapter's President or Treasurer.

Committee Reports – Membership report – Membership report was have 79 members. Assisting in VA/HUD's local effort, - No request at this time.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS -

VVA National Meeting- October 20 – 21, 2023 National Board of Directors Meeting will be held at the Double Tree Hotel in Silver Spring, Maryland – 8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 589-0800.

VVA Virginia State Council Meeting -  VSC October 26th meeting will be held in the Double Tree Hotel, 1021 Koger Center Blvd., Midlothian, VA. The meeting is to be called to order at 9:00 AM

Hillendale Dr.Clean-up – The last  Hillendale Drive clean-up for this year is to be done Novemberr 9, 2024. starting at 8:30 AM.  Contact Lawrence Green for more information.

Manassas Veterans Parade –  The Veterans Parade  is to be November 2, 2024. Their line of march has not been posted on the web site at this time. Chapter members are asked to meet at DUNKIN', 8985 Centreville Rd.Manassas, VA 20110, by 9:00 am.

Holiday Dinner- The Chapter has started looking into hosting a Holiday Dinner Dec. 12th starting at 6:00pm at the Golden Corral #2462, 10801 Bulloch Dr. Manassas, Virginia 20109. Contact Tony information to come.

NEW BUSINESS -

Toys for Tots – A update on the “Toys for Tots” program donation for this year was given by Lawrence Green.

Veterans Flag Ceremony – You are cordially invited to the City of Manassas Park’s 3rd Annual Veterans Flag Ceremony on Friday, November 1st at 1pm at the Manassas Park City Hall.

Inspirational closing - Inspirational words were said to end this meeting.

Next Meeting - The Chapter's next meeting will be held on November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Prince William County Police Association Hall.

For more information email – Secretary@vva617.org

Respectfully submitted by – Chapter Secretary: Bob Pace

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is the nation's only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely to the needs of Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA's, founding principle is "Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another." 

To contact the Chapter write to:

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #617

4547 Diehl Court

Woodbridge, VA 22193

vva617@vva617.org

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