November 7, 2019

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for October 18, 2019



Meeting to order: 1:05 PM


Invocation by Nate Maas


Pledges of Allegiance & SAR


Attendance: 11 to include 4 guests


Sunshine Report: Daniel Friend is at home battling a form of blood cancer. We wish him well.

Guests & Speakers: Introduction by Russ Haynes as the late Gary Cooper’s family were acknowledged. Vonda, Gary’s wife, Shaun and Renne, Gary’s children were introduced with Russ providing a fitting tribute to the compatriot who was like a swiss army knife. He did everything.

Everything in the furtherance of this chapter and we are thankful.


Guest speaker Richard Potter from the SLO Chapter #45 of Disabled American Veterans was introduced. DAV if a national nonprofit designed to provide disabled veterans with assistance in interacting with the VA and other departments, finding meaningful employment and otherwise dealing with a lifetime of impairment. Nationally, over one million disabled vets have received assistance with over 600,000 simply receiving rides to medical appointments.


Locally, SLO Chapter #45 just held their annual pancake breakfast raising $3800.00 including a contribution from the DAR. Kelsey Winery of See Cyn recently donated a $1000.00. Services include transition assistance, handicap ramps and the local also belongs to the Veterans Collaborative. To receive more information, please visit www.DAV.org Richard’s presentation was warmly received and he was presented a replica cannon.


Old Business: None


New Business: Motion (Scully) seconded (Haynes) to reimburse Pres. Scully $155.50 for certificates and  Treasurer Harris $57.98 for postage, Carried. Motion (Scully), seconded (Harris) that the chapter contribute $200.00 to DAV. Carried.


Closing Pledge

Benediction by Nate Maas

Adjournment: 2:10 PM



Respectfully Submitted,



Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary

Vonda Cooper, widow of Gary Cooper, receives a certificate of appreciation for Gary's contributions to the Central Coast Chapter.

Richard Potter, guest speaker form Disabled American Veterans (DAV) receives a $200 check from the Chapter 

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