65th Annual Convention Book

AMVETS

65th Annual State Convention June 11-13, 2010

Department of California

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National Commander’s Welcome

For more than 60 years, we in AMVETS have taken to heart the credo of service set forth by our organization’s founding fathers. In so doing, we endeavor to provide our fellow veterans with the type of support they

truly deserve. This outreach effort takes many forms, from the professional advice our service officers offer on earned veterans benefits to our legislative efforts on Capitol Hill to the work done by our hospital volunteers. Other AMVETS members involve themselves in a range of initiatives aimed at contributing to the quality of life in their local communities.

These two areas—veterans service and community service—drive the commitment we have to make a difference in the lives of others. The pages of this website provide more detailed information on each area, as well as a wealth of information for veterans, their families and other interested citizens. Please take a few minutes to review what makes AMVETS the distinctive organization it is. Our aim of building for a better America is an undertaking to which all can contribute. I invite you to join us.

Duane J. MiskulinNational Commander

About your National Commander - Duane Miskulin

Commander Miskulin, a native of Stevens Point, Wisc., has completed his ascent to the post of National Commander, a journey that began with AMVETS nearly two decades ago. Miskulin has held numerous positions at all levels of the or-ganization, starting at his post. Last year, Miskulin served as AMVETS National First Vice-Commander. In a recent inter-view, Miskulin said his top priority for his term as National Commander will be addressed the mental health needs of veterans, past and present--particularly incidents of traumatic brain injury, which are becoming more and more prevalent on today’s battlefield.

DedicationWe dedicate this convention book to all the veterans (past, present and future) and their families whose sacrifices have made it possible for us to continue to live in a free country.

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State Commander’s Greeting

First and foremost I want to thank you all for the support thru some tough times and the good times. You need to know that New Orleans made us a strong voice at the National level. I have been to several events with National staff involved and can

state first hand they are interested in California’s views and support for elections and on the floor. Thank you for the strong showing. I ask that you give the same support to the next commander.

I can’t deny that we have had, and at the present still have, some tough issues to deal with due to some past problems that should have never happened. However, your JA and others are on the job and working day and night to protect your rights as members to keep the votes and to build a bigger and stronger Department that will operate as a unit law. Nobody said it would be easy but you have a group that have stayed the course and will continue to do so.

I feel we have made a lot of progress in the past nine months and will continue to do so if you all stick together for the big three – serving “The Past – The Present – The Future”. I know at times we don’t all agree on certain issues, but do believe we can come to agreements to better the Department if we work at it. Come on, I know several of you were not happy with grants; hell, neither was I on some things. Economy not easy on the Foundation either. Keep in mind that the Department and Foundation looked at over 175 grant request (with some not explaining request very well) and had to make tough decisions to help all as much as they could. Hopefully, income next year will be better and more can be granted. Don’t give up the battle just because we don’t always have it our way. Keep the big picture in mind thru thick and thin. I am confident that you can get the task at hand accomplished one way or the other. One big grant that was long overdue was the grant for our wonderful Ladies with the Auxiliary so they could finally have some money to operate full bore. Well deserved ladies!

I have to say it sure makes me proud when National talks about California and the super job on reporting in the past nine months (keep it up). You are out and about doing some darn good service for so many and I am proud to brag on California AMVETS when I get the chance. I have no problem telling others that we are moving forward with more involvement and projects. I sure as heck want to brag on our Service Officers and the fine job they have been doing and will con-tinue to do I’m sure. I mean, WOW - $96,000,000 in claims – outstanding! Chapman University Legal Clinic – over $2,000,000 in cases handled for service members and vets, Honor Flight, Valley Forge, Spirit of 45. We have posts going above and beyond to serve the big three – Past – Present – Future. We are funding our Department and Auxiliary, we are having training sessions for Staff and Post officers, we’re working together with National, have better communication at meetings, members are working together and listening to each other, working out our differences when we have to. One of our members, Post 99 Commander Pete Molina was appointed to be the First American Indian Veteran to be Assistant Deputy for American Indian Veterans Outreach for the State of California, April 20th was the first AMVETS Legislative Day in our Capitol and much more has and is happening because of you our members who are willing to put your best efforts into helping our veterans.

I want to thank the E-board and the committees for all the hard work and, doing the right things when called to duty. Thank you, Rose, for keeping me on the right track when I needed your help and always getting things I ask taken care of for me. Guess what it comes down to is the fact that even though it has been some tough calls at times for me on certain issues, I am damn proud to say I have had the honor of being your Commander and I ask that you continue your support for the next Commander.

Wishing all a very successful upcoming year – May God bless you and your families.

Commander Byrum

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Greetings from your Congressman

Our country owes a debt to our veterans that can never be repaid. Since the founding of our Republic, brave men and women have answered

the call to defend their country. We enjoy our freedoms today because of the heroism of veterans.

Sadly, too many paid the ultimate price to secure our liberty. Like all Americans, I salute our veteran’s bravery and will never forget their sacrifice for our country.

Devin Nunes, Congressman

Executive Director’s Greeting

I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to our 65th Department Convention; especially those who are attending an AMVETS convention for the first time or who are here as a guest.

Thank you to our host Posts 98 and 2009 and those who helped them to put together our banquet entertainment.

Thanks to the Doubletree Modesto staff who have worked hard to help make this convention so successful and enjoyable for all of us.

May you all have an enjoyable time making new acquaintances, connecting with old friends, sightseeing in downtown Modesto and learning more about California AMVETS and how things operate for all of us to help veterans.

Yours in Service,Rose Blackman

Welcome to our 65th Department Convention

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Presidential greeting

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Thomas JohnsonN. Area Commander

Post 1996

Department Officers

Frank GuerraC. Area Commander

Post 56

Charles Ramos2nd Vice Commander

Post 56

Dennis Starkey1st Vice Commander

Post 1240

Cephus R. DanielsS. Area Commander

Post 116

Phil PlascenciaFinance Officer

Post 56

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Filbert BejaranoN.E.C. Man

Post 56

Department Officers

Ben AguayoProvost Marshal

Post 113

Leo SimonTrustee SEB

Post 1996

Charles L. KisselPost 18

Judge Advocate/Americanism Chair

Jeff SharpDistrict 2

CommanderPost 18

Sheryl ShafferDistrict 4

Post 34

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Chaplain’s MessagePast Department Chaplain George McNally

Dennis BoyceDistrict 17

Post 311

Department Officers

Pat Paternoster PerezDistrict 15

Post 1996

Bud SimmonsDistrict 8

Post 40

May the breath of God fill the sails of the AMVETS ship of state that it moves in a successful direction while traveling through challenging seas.

Fire off a 21 gun salute for those in service both men and women, veterans, and their respective families.

While anchored here in Modesto, in the presence of our Flag, let us pledge to defend our Constitutional rights, promote the American way and pursue the AMVETS goals. With God’s help, shipmates, let us band together to overcome any obstacle placed in our path.

When we part from convention thrills, with God’s traveling mercy, always remember, with pride we are the family of AMVETS. America’s best organization for ALL veterans.

God Bless America.Past Dept. Chaplain,George McNally George McNally

Buck BordeauDistrict 14

Post 2002

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AMVETS Service & Rehabilitation Department of California Service Officers

Help When You Need ItDo you have any questions about veterans’ benefits or need help getting through the red tape involved in

completing veterans’ hospitalization or claim forms? Do you know who to write or call for help? AMVETS Service Rehabilitation Department has over 22 AMVETS-accredited representatives throughout the state

of California, in Reno and Las Vegas to help you FREE OF CHARGE providing you have appointed AMVETS as your service organization representative so that they may access your records at the Veterans Administration. These representatives have been certified by the AMVETS National Service Director and are accredited by the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs authorizing them to present claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Write or call our AMVETS accredited service officers below.

Jim Pidgeon, Foundation President1213 S. Dale AvenueAnaheim, CA 92980

1 800 640 VETS (8387)

Jim PidgeonPost 56

Foundation President

Dick HumPost 101

Foundation Trustee

Helen WongPost 34

Foundation Secretary

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The following rules have been adopted to govern Conventions and Executive Meetings unless amended or deleted by a two-thirds majority vote at such a meeting.

Robert’s Rules of Order - In any matter not covered by the AMVETS National Constitution and By-Laws, Department of California Constitution and By-Laws or these Convention and DEC rules, Robert’s Rules of Order shall prevail.

Privilege of the Floor - All AMVETS shall have the privilege of the floor when properly recognized by the chair. When recognized, they will declare their NAME and POST NUMBER, also when making a motion or a second.

Time Limit on Debate - Debate shall be limited to three minutes for each speaker, except for the proponent of a resolution or motion who shall have two minutes for rebuttal. Debate on any one subject shall be limited to fifteen minutes unless extended by a two thirds vote of the members present.

Post Delegate Chairman - shall control his delegation with regard to monopolizing argument on the floor, pro and con on a question.

On Any Question - the Chair shall recognize proponents and opponents alternately.

The Floor - shall be permitted but once to any one individual on any one subject except the proponent of a resolution or motion, except by majority consent of the members present. However, Committee Chairman may speak as frequently as necessary in connection with their committee reports. In the event of controversy, the Chair shall not entertain any motion which will curtail further debate without affording the Committee Chairman, or the proponent, an opportunity for a two minute rebuttal.

Resolutions, Requirements for Presentation - All resolutions to come before the meeting must be presented to the Resolutions Committee, or the Department Executive Director, for referral to the proper committee, before close of business on the first day of the meeting. They must be presented in three copies, typed or printed in proper resolution

form. If submitted by a Post the resolution must be signed by the Post Commander or the Post Adjutant. A resolution may be submitted when sponsored by five AMVETS in good standing from five different Posts.

No Resolutions - shall be discussed on the floor until it has been reported out by an appropriate Committee after referral by the Resolutions Committee. All resolutions properly submitted must be reported to the floor of the meeting. No Committee shall give consideration to any resolution, the subject matter of which does not pertain to the duties or functions of that particular Committee. Under these rules, a Committee may originate such resolutions as pertain to the subject with which the Committee is charge. A two thirds vote of the delegates may accept a resolution which does not meet the above requirements. Video & Recording Devices - in the audience are absolutely prohibited. Official minutes of this convention are property of AMVETS Department of California.

Legislative Rules For Convention And Department Executive Committee Meetings

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Legislative Rules For Convention And Department Executive Committee Meetings

Voting - Only duly accredited delegates or, in their absence, the accredited alternates, shall vote on any question before the meeting. Any vote is subject to challenge by another delegate.

Voting shall be by voice or hand vote, except that the Chair, or the delegates of at least three Posts, may demand a roll call vote. Election of Department Officers shall be by VOICE VOTE.

(a) Final nominations for Officers shall be held at 9:30 AM sharp on Sunday morning and the election shall immediately follow the close of nominations.

Nominations, Invitations for Meetings - Nomination speeches for Department Officers, invitations for meetings and acceptance speeches shall not exceed three (3) minutes. Not more than two seconding speeches for any candidate or place shall be permitted. Such speeches shall not be more than one (1) minute.

Discussions, Personal and Local Grievances - Discussion of PERSONAL GRIEVANCES, LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CLAIMS CONCERNING AN INDIVIDUAL with respect to his personal interest shall not be permitted on the floor; however, such matters may be discussed before Committees with a majority approval of the members of such committee. Time Keeper and Rules Administrator - The Provost Marshall shall be the Sergeant-at-Arms. The Judge Advocate shall be the administrator of the Rules of the meeting. A Time Keeper shall be appointed by the Department Commander. Each may appoint assistants with the approval of the Department Commander.

Election Rules - Delegates and Alternates who have paid their registration fees will be qualified to represent Posts in good standing.

Election of all Officers - shall be by a majority of the votes cast. After any ballot for any office, if no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes shall be eliminated. A candidate for any office receiving less than ten percent (10%) of the votes on any ballot shall likewise be eliminated when there are more than three

candidates for the office. In case of a tie, the Department Commander will break the tie.

No Ballot - shall be taken on any office until such time as reports on the qualifications of all for the office have been submitted.

Each Office - shall be voted on separately in the order outlined in Article VI of the Department Constitution. As each Department Officer is elected, nominations will be in order for the next office indicated.

Voting Delegates - shall be furnished with some visible means of identification to facilitate vote counting. Offices would then be voted upon and filled in the order listed in Article 7. The election shall proceed under the supervision of three AMVETS appointed by the Department Commander. The candidates for office may have one personal representative to witness the counting of the ballots for the office he or she seeks. The election shall proceed for one office at a time.

During the Elections of Officers - the doors will be closed and no one will be allowed to come in; however, delegates may go out.

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In MemoriamMembers who have passed since the last conference

Post 1 Post 53 Post 56Don Goecker G. Walter Titus James Walkup Otto P. Amstutz Bob R. JamesThilmer Hehr Post 85 Wm. WeddleJohn A. Herring Jack Rosenthal Mike CalderonStephen W. Lewis Charles Ctibor Robert Madriago Post 88 Wm. R. Landis Herschel G. Moore Joe Drogichen Calvin DodsonSonya Murillo Clarence J. ParreiraMary Ann Fleig Post 113 Raymond M. Rocha Lenn William Mael Raymond Martinez Manuel L. PerieraClifford McFarlan Wayne CtiborJohn C. Small Post 1775 Paulino CasaresWilliam R. Rogge Jack H. Bennett Paul Trudell Wendell HarrellPost 6 Post 1776 Douglas S. GilbertAlvy Alexander William E. Wilson Murrel MehaffeyLloyd F. Reid Mike O’Boyle Earl W. HendersonGeorge R. Williams Willie P. LaCroix Post 1989 Harry F. McDanielPost 17 Carl A. Slattengren Joseph J. RosaErvin Lewellen Jr. Barney Little Post 1996 Post 18 Herbert F. Cunninhan Post 101 Jerry Duran Alfred D. AnchundoErnest Kelly Post 2003 Don P. Bauer John Strother Boyd Thomas F. BradyPost 20 Howard L. CrowManuel Cardoza Post 9936 John B. Fitzpatrick Dale L. Clifford Sr. Eugene E. GiedtPost 22 Jack Minkler Sol GruberForrest D. Oakley Wayne Hansen Gary B. Hemphill Thomas Savage Lionel HvolbollPost 26 Joseph Choma Lawrence JohnsonHarry Gomes Joseph Scamihorn Warren W. Kecker Alfred E. Blythe Robert F. KnightPost 30 Raymond Spear William LandahlRobert E. Deline Larry LattmanLeonard T. Mandt MAL John G. Marriner Abe Englander William C. Miller Post 34 Bob MooreMon Dok Lam Elmer Pine John Schmucker Post 40 Gordon A. WalkerMarvin Stubbs Nicola Willet Norman WilliamsPost 48 Ralph G. Dodgen

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PAST COMMANDERS POST YEAR PAST PRESIDENTS AUX.*Jack Hardy 1 1945 *Edith Males 55*Edward Shattuck 1 *Ronald Button 1 *Frank Dee Scriven 1 1946 *Inez Murphy 18*Prentice Smith 13 1947 *Patricia Loeblich 30*James Kehoe 53 1948 Helen Wolf 14*Hampton Hutton 1 1949 Zoe Riley *William O’Sullivan 1 1950 *Genevieve Basham 48*Lionel Hudson 5 1951 *Pearl Barnett 30*Edward Miratti 3 1952 *Kathryn Lindsey 5*Douglas Kueny 52 1953 Helen Whelchel 14*Edward Branum 111 1954 Lucia Russo 48*Leroy Gardiner 4 1955 Lottie Young 14*Arthur Green 48 1956 *Louise Campbell 48*Jack Lindsay 5 1957 *Kay Camp 18Hal Camp 18 1958 *Mae Pierce 48*Frank Russo 48 1959 *Marion Walker 33*Walter Myers 48 1960 Vivian Wasner 48*Robert Kehoe 53 1961 *Texas Myers 48*Bearl Bennett 5 1962 *Diane Dodgen 48*Joseph Doyle 48 1963 *Clara Podrazik 48*Thad Males 23 1964 *Esther Glenn 48*B. Bill Murad 15 1965 *Roberta Stephens 18*G.W. Stewart 1 1966 *Nettie Pina 2*Julio Pina 2 1967 *Evelyn Stack 48John Engberg 44 1968 Kitty Kelly 18Faith Rothburn 30 1969 Rachel Brown 18*M. D. Christopherson 48 1970 *Marie Pena 48*Louis Kelly 18 1971 *Mildred Klesper 70Billy Alexander 15 1972 *Polly Nicolai 30*Joseph Lopez 19 1973 Diedre Lingenfelter 70Joseph Alexander 30 1974 Fern Graupmann 117*Jack Wu 34 *Harvey Boswell 24 1975 *Sarah Flores 33*John Lingenfelter 70 1976 *Agnes Kolano 30Manual Toledo 56 1977 Dolores Stoll 70*Murray Zeckowy 25 1978 Deborah Fox 48*Melvin E. Brown 18 1979 *Louise Weaver 30Stephen K. Davis 20 1980 *Esther Hodgson 10Stephen K. Davis 20 1981 Myra Rogers 30*Marion (Gene) Thomas 56 1982 *Vera L. Garner 26

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PAST COMMANDERS POST YEAR PAST PRESIDENTS AUX.*Arden Johnson 72 1983 Diana Honabarger 48Jim Adams 56 1984 Barbara T. Schmidt 80Baldemar Salmon 22 1985 Marilyn J. Murphy 48*Clarence J. Garner 26 1986 Patricia A. Cathey 48George Maness 56 1987 Marilyn J. Murphy 48George Maness 56 1988 *Vera L. Garner 10*Lionel (Butch) Madole 100 1989 Deborah L. Fox 48*Lionel (Butch) Madole 100 1990 Roberta Jacobs 5277Richard Bowen 18 1991 Roberta Jacobs 5277*Joaquin Silva 56 1992 Patricia Richardson 56*Joaquin Silva 56 1993 Hazel Hogan 100Frank Gonzales 1990 1994 Hazel Hogan 100Frank Gonzales 1990 1995 Deborah Fox 48Vernon Robinson 17 1996 Marie Lucero 113Vernon Robinson 17 1997 Charon Dunn 20*Howard Dean 56 1998 Charon Dunn 20*Howard Dean 56 1999 Charlene Newell 80Dennis O’Dell 2 2000 Charlene Newell 80Don McDonald 1990 2001 Helen Blanchette 20Leo Simon 1996 2002 Helen Blanchette 20Robert Salisbury 30 2003 Irene Cervantes 113Beverly Grable 56 2004 Irene Tellex 113John Reece 1 2005 Irene Tellex 113Arthur “Dell” Benton 2007 2006 Linda Adi 80Jim Pidgeon 56 2007 Linda Adi 80Mel Posey 26 2008 Michelle Scovil 1John Byrum 18 2009 Michelle Scovil 1AMVETS OF THE YEAR POST YEAR WOMEN OF THE YEAR AUX.*Ralph Thorpe 56 1957 (Not Awarded)*Edward Branum 111 1958 Mae Pierce 48*Earl Ash 48 1959 Lucia Russo 48 Hal Camp 18 1960 Kay Camp 18*Eugene Rudd 13 1961 *Marion Walker 33*Walter Myers 48 1962 *Texas Myers 48*Jack Lindsey 5 1963 *Kathryn Lindsey 5*Frank Stephens 18 1964 *Esther Glenn 48Manual Toledo 56 1965 Kitty Kelly 18*Bearl Bennett 5 1966 *Marie Pena 48John Engberg 44 1967 *Nettie Pina 2*Joseph Torres 98 1968 Rachel Brown 18*Julio Pina 2 1969 Phyllis Mannon 111

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AMVETS OF THE YEAR POST YEAR WOMEN OF THE YEAR AUX.(Not Awarded) 1970 (Not Awarded) *Emory Alderson 48 1971 *Evelyn Stack 48*B. Bill Murad 15 1972 Jean Farber 30*Joseph Doyle 48 1973 *Elma Kneip 48James G. Jay 34 1974 *Margaret Alexander 15(Not Awarded) 1975 Hazel Hogan 70Joseph Kolano 30 1976 *Lena Basilone 48*Melvin E. Brown 18 1977 *Vera L. Garner 26*John Lingenfelter 70 1978 *Esther Hodgson 10*M. D. Christopherson 48 1979 *Fern Graupmann 111*Mary Branum 80 1980 *Clara Podrazik 80Hal Camp 18 1981 Helen Tucker 20*Joseph Lopez 19 1982 (Not Awarded) *Clarence Garner 26 1983 *Geneva Bennett 7*David Hall 28 1984 Patricia Cathey 7Bert Sa 56 1985 (Not Awarded) *Joseph Tom 78 1986 *Mary Walker 48*Pete Valdez 2 1987 Rosie Valdez 2George Maness 56 1988 Barbara Schmidt 80*Clifford Well 23 1989 *Polly Nicolai 80*Lionel (Butch) Madole 100 1990 Mary Wilhelms 48Jo Fisher 4 1991 Jo Ann Blatt 80*John Everett 5277 1992 Marilyn Murphy 80Jim Adams 56 1993 (Not Awarded) Martin Fishman 177 1994 Charlene Newell 48Del Benton 2007 1995 Deborah Fox 48Vanda Bresman 18 1996 Helen Blanchette 20Gus Wilson, Jr. 100 1997 (Not Awarded) Donald McDonald 1990 1998 Regina Hasbrook 56*Lloyd Reid 6 1998 (Not Awarded) Bob Lynch 56 2000 Charon Dunn 20John Lock 34 2001 Eileen Hogan 100Leo Simon 1996 2002 Irene Taylor 4*Joaquin Silva 56 2003 Lee Peterson 48Joel Devenish 30 2004 *Agnes Kolano 30Jeff Sharp 18 2005 Diana Honabarger 48 Rose Blackman 56 2006 Bernandette Cawthorne 20Terry McCarty 18 2007 Vickie O’Neal 30Chuck Kissel 18 2008 Diana Honabarger 20Jim Pidgeon 56 2009 Debbi Johnson 1996

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05/11/2009 - 05/07/2010

PLATINUM

Elvia Goldberg

GOLD

ASI

Citizens Business Bank

Contech Inc.

Pauma Band of Mission Indians

SILVER

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Arnn Gordon Greineder

Capture 3D Inc.

DM Color Express Inc.

Fashion Resource (TLC) Inc.

Kings Winery Medical Clinic

Miranda Dairy A Cal Partner

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Sav.

Prolog Enterprises Inc.

RMS Distributors LLC

The Bolt

Vic the Picc

World Wide Parts and Accessories

2010 Convention sponsors

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Greetings from the Mayor of Modesto

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65TH ANNUAL CONVENTION JUNE 11-13, 2010DOUBLETREE MODESTO 1150 NINTH STREET, MODESTO, CA 95354

Friday, 11 JUNE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 0800hrs – Registration 0845-0900: Americanism- Chuck Kissel 0900-0930: Programs - Charles Ramos 0930-1100: Constitution and Bylaws – Chuck Kissel 1100-1130: Resolutions –Lewis Derfuss

Friday, 11 JUNE 1300 – ?

1300 hrs – CONVENTION called to order Commander John Byrum

Colors Posted by State Color Guard,Pledge of allegiance led by Provost Marshall Ben AquayoInvocation –Chaplain Tom SarciponeAcceptance of Agenda and DEC minutes: Commander ByrumWelcome – Ralph Davila, Convention ChairmanWelcome – City Officials – the Honorable , Vice Mayor Dave Lopez of Modesto

Speaker: Secretary of Calif. Veterans Affairs: Roger BrautiganSpeaker: Brandon Ida, from Senator Boxer’s office

Speaker: Cpt. Caleb Beyah CO.211 TC

First credentials report: Butch Stamos, Roll Call of Officers & Posts: Rose Blackman, Executive Director

Officers Reports: Dennis Starkey, 1st Vice, Membership Charles Ramos 2nd Vice, Programs Northern Area Commander Tom Johnson Central Area Commander Frank Guerra Southern Area Commander Cephus Daniels

District Commanders Reports : only accepted in writing no verbal reports, due to time constraints. Committee Reports:Ron Ferrara NEC report Chuck Kissel, Judge Advocate reportBen Aguayo, Provost Marshall report Dr. Chuck Kissel, Americanism

1600 hours, Executive Board meeting, immediately following the board meeting the Convention site selection committee will meet.

1900-2030 hours: No host Commander & President’s reception

SATURDAY, 12 June 2010 0800hrs: Registration

Commander Byrum reconvenes convention 0900 –1130 hours

Roll Call: Dept. of CA Officers & Posts by Rose Blackman- E. D. 2nd Credentials report: Butch Stamos

Committee Reports: CBLS, Awards, Resolutions, Programs, Sad Sacks,

65th Annual Convention Agenda

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65th Annual Convention AgendaSATURDAY, 12 June 2010, cont.Service Officer’s Report: Doug Bradley, Executive Director, AMVETS Service Foundation,AMVETS Service Foundation Report: Jim Pidgeon, President

Recess for lunch Reconvene convention at 1300 – 1430 hours (joint session with Auxiliary).

Commander introduces distinguished guests: National First Vice Commander Jerry Hotop Auxilary President Michelle ScovilLegislative Advocate: Pete ConatySpeaker: Joe Leal 311th ESC / 155 CSSBSpeaker: Sgt Edgar Robles 5th / 75th BDECommander Byrum dismisses distinguished Guests

Convention continues: Finance Officer’s Report: Phil Plascencia Proposed budgetVAVS Report: Mel PoseyNew business: 2011 convention sites:

1st Nominations of Officers

1830 hrs: no host cocktails 1900 hrs: Commander/ President’s Banquet- Dance AMVET of the Year Woman of the Year Volunteer of the Year, raffle

SAD SACK SCRIMMAGE, 31 minutes after the banquet

Sunday, June 13th - Memorial Services 0800 -0900Convention reconvenes 0930 - 1130 hrs

Registration 0800-0930 Commander Byrum Reconvened Convention Final Credentials report: Butch Stamos Roll Call of Officers and post, Rose Blackman, E.D. Executive Board report: Commander John Byrum

Final Nominations

Election of 2010-2011 Dept. OfficersInstallation of new officers by National First Vice Commander Jerry Hotop

Old business

New business

Benediction: Chaplain Tom Sarcipone Retirement of Colors Raffle

AgENdA SUbJECT TO CHANgE WiTHOUT NOTiCE

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AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA65th Annual Convention

Modesto, California June 11 – 13, 2010

AgENdAFriday – June 11, 20108:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ...........................................................................................................................Registration12:00 Officers Meeting….. To Be Announced ....................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. President1:00p.m. ..................................................................... Opening Of The 64Th Amvets Ladies Auxiliary ConventionCall To Order ......................................................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentPosting Of Colors ......................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsOpening Of Bible .....................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsInvocation ......................................................................................................................... Maria Moreno, ChaplainPledge Of Allegiance .................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsRoll Call Of Officers/Chairmen ..................................................................... Charlene Newell, Recrdng. SecretaryPresent ____ Excused ____ Total Officer/Chrm Voting Strength ____Roll Call Of Local Auxiliaries ......................................................................... Charlene Newell, Recrdng. SecretaryDelegates ____ Alternates ____ Total Voting Strength ____Establishment Of Quorum ...................................................................................... Hazel Hogan, ParliamentarianAdoption Of Convention Agenda .......................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentPreamble .................................................................................................................................. Linda Diaz, 1St Vice Code Of The American Mother ........................................................................................ Debbi Johnson, 2Nd ViceWelcome ............................................................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentMinutes Of S.E.C. Meeting, Santa Maria ........................................................... Charlie Newell, Recrding SecretaryIntroduction Of P.D.P’s And Guests ...................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentAppointment Of Time Keeper ............................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentReading Of Convention Rules ................................................................................. Hazel Hogan, ParliamentarianCorrespondence ................................................................................................ Carol Smith, Corrspdng. SecretaryCredentials Report ........................................................................................ Eileen Hogan, Credentials ChairmanOfficers/Chrm. ____ Delegates ____ Alternates ____ Pdps ____ Guests ____ Total Voting Strength ____Finance Report ...................................................................................................................... Rita Garcia, TreasurerBalance Forward As Of ________ (Date) $________Total Income $________Total Disbursements $________Checking Account Balance As Of _______ (Date) $________Recommendations Of Officers Mtg (First Reading) ........................................Charlene Newell, Recdng. SecretaryOfficer’s And Chairmen’s Reports (3 Copies-Explain Duties Of Office Also)Position How In Office NameWays & Means Appointed Benny AginigaCredentials Appointed Eileen HoganParliamentarian Appointed Hazel HoganCorresponding Secretary Appointed Carol SmithRecording Secretary Appointed Charlene NewellAwards (Jr. Past Pres.) Appointed Linda AdiChaplain Elected Maria Moreno

Ladies Auxiliary Convention Agenda

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Sargent-At-Arms Elected Dolores SanchezN.E.C. Woman Elected (2 Years) Irene TellezTreasurer Elected Rita GarciaScholarship Elected Linda EncisoHospital Elected Mags QuinterosAmericanism Elected Irene Cervantes3Rd Vice Pres./Cmnty Srvs Elected Gloria Sandoval2Nd Vice Pres./Child Wlfr Elected Debbi Johnson1St Vice Pres./Membership Elected Linda DiazPresident Elected Michelle ScovilAnnouncementsClosing Of The Bible ................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsWays & Means Raffle ...............................................................................................Benny Aginiga, Ways & MeansBenediction ....................................................................................................................... Maria Moreno, ChaplainRetirement Of Colors .................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt At ArmsAdjournment ........................................................................................................... Michelle Scovil Dept. PresidentStanding Committee Meetings To Be Announce (See Saturday)

7-8 p.m. ................................................................................................. Dept. Commander & President Reception8:01 p.m. ........................................................................................................................Bingo Hosted By Sackettes

Saturday – June 12, 2010

Registration ....................................................................................................................................... 8:30-9:00 a.m.Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Reconvenes ........................................................................................... 9:00 a.m.Formal Opening Of Convention ................................................................................ Shirley Cullum, Conv. Chrm.Call To Order ......................................................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentPosting Of Colors ......................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsOpening Of The Bible ...............................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsInvocation ......................................................................................................................... Maria Moreno, ChaplainPledge Of Allegiance .................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsRoll Call Of Officers/Chairmen ...................................................................... Charlene Newell, Recrdng. SecretaryPresent____ Excused ____ Officers/Chairmen Voting Strength ____Roll Call Of Local Auxiliaries .......................................................................... Charlene Newell, Recrdng. SecretaryDelegates ____ Alternates ____ Total Delegate Voting Strength ____Establishment Of Quorum ........................................................................................ Hazel Hogan, ParliamentarianIntroduction Of Pdps, Guests/New Members ........................................................ Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentDefinition Of Americanism ........................................................................................Irene Cervantes, AmericanismCode Of Ethics ..................................................................................................Gloria Sandoval, 3Rd Vice PresidentWelcome ................................................................................................................ Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentCredentials Report ..........................................................................................Eileen Hogan, Credentials ChairmanOfficers/Chairmen ____ Delegates ____ Alternates____ Pdps____ Guests ____ Total Voting Strength ____Correspondence ...................................................................................................... Carol Smith, Corresp. SecretaryFinance Report ........................................................................................................................Rita Garcia, TreasurerContinue With Unfinished Officers Reports From Friday

Ladies Auxiliary Convention Agenda

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Saturday – June 12, 2010, cont.

Report From District II .............................................................................................. Diana Honabarger, PresidentVavs Reports: Fresno ..........................................................................................................................................Mary Ann GilbertLa Jolla ...................................................................................................................................................Irene TaylorLa Outpatient Greater LA ........................................................................................................Irene Cervantes, PdpLoma Linda ................................................................................................................................. Hazel Hogan, PdpLong Beach ............................................................................................................................ Charlene Newell, PdpWest La Medical Center ........................................................................................................................Rosie ValdezReports From Standing CommitteesType ......................................................................................................................................................Lead ByMembership ............................................................................................................................................Linda DiazChild Welfare ....................................................................................................................................Debbi JohnsonCommunity Srv. ............................................................................................................................. Gloria SandovalAmericanism .................................................................................................................................... Irene CervantesHospital .......................................................................................................................................... Mags QuinterosScholarship ...........................................................................................................................................Linda EncisoAwards ......................................................................................................................................................Linda AdiConst. & By-Laws ................................................................................................................................Hazel HoganFinance ...................................................................................................................................................Rita GarciaRecommendations From Officers Mtg. (Second Reading) ............................... Charlene Newell, Recrdng. Secretary11:30 a.m. .................................................................................................................................... Recess For Lunch1:00p.m. ........................................................................................................................ Joint Session With AmvetsOfficers And Chairmen Please Attend In Uniform2:00p.m. ..................................................................................................................................... Awards CeremonyReconvene Convention ......................................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentReading Of Election Rules ...................................................................................... Hazel Hogan, ParliamentarianFirst Nomination Of Officers For 2010 – 2011Please Turn To Nomination Of Officers PageNominations Closed Until SundayCaucus …………………………..…. Anyone May Ask Questions Of The CandidatesContinuation Of Any Unfinished ReportsAnnouncementsClosing Of Bible .............................................................................................................. Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At Ways & Means Raffles .............................................................................................Benny Aginiga, Ways & MeansBenediction ....................................................................................................................... Maria Moreno, ChaplainRetirement Of Colors ..................................................................................................Sgt At Arms Dolores SanchezAdjournment .......................................................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. President6:30p.m. No Host Cocktails ...................................................................Dept. Commander & Presidents Banquet7:30p.m ......................................................................................................................................... Dinner Is ServedAMVET And Auxiliary Member Of The YearV.A.V.S. Volunteer Of The YearWill Be Awarded

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Sunday – June 13, 2010

8:00 a.m. .......................................................................................... Joint Amvets And Auxiliary Memorial Service8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ........................................................................................................................... Registration9:00 a.m. ............................................................................................................................. Reconvene Convention(Please Sit With Your Auxiliary)Call To Order ........................................................................................................ Michelle Scovil, Dept. PresidentOpening Of Bible ....................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsInvocation ........................................................................................................................ Maria Moreno, ChaplainPledge Of Allegiance ............................................................................................... Dolores Sanchez, Sgt. At ArmsIntroduction Of New Guests .................................................................................... Hazel Hogan, Dept. PresidentRoll Call Of P.D.P.’S ...................................................................................... Charlene Newell,.Recrdng. SecretaryRoll Call Of Officers/Chairmen ...................................................................... Charlene Newell, Recrdng. SecretaryPresent____ Excused ____ Total Voting Strength ____Roll Call Of Auxiliaries .................................................................................. Charlene Newell, Recrdng. SecretaryDelegates ____ Alternates ____ Guests ____Since The First Order Of Business Is Elections, Each Auxiliary Will Be Seated Together. All Alternates And Guests Will Retire To The Back Of The Room. We Will Count Off As The Credentials Report Is Given.

Final Credentials Report ................................................................................................. Eileen Hogan, CredentialsOfficers/Chairmen ______ Delegates ______ Alt ______ Guests ______Total ______ Total Voting Strength ______Majority Vote ______ 2/3% Vote ______

Establishment Of Quorum ...................................................................................... Hazel Hogan, Parliamentarian2Nd Reading Of Election Rules/Appointment Of 2 Tellers To Assist In Counting ...... Hazel Hogan, ParliamentarianReopen Nominations And Elections ...................................................................... Michelle Scovil, Dept. President

Remarks From Newly Elected PresidentFinal Committee ReportsUnfinished BusinessRecmmdtns From Officers Mtng. .................................................................... Charlene Newell, Recrdng. SecretaryNew BusinessOld BusinessFinal Convention Report ............................................................................ Shirley Cullum, Convention ChairmanPresentations

Installation Of Incoming Officers …....… Please Stay For This Ceremony To Honor Our Incoming Officers

Announcements/Good & WelfareClosing Of Bible ...................................................................................................... Dolores Sanchez, Sgt At ArmsWays & Means Drawings And Final Report .............................................................Benny Aginiga, Ways & MeansBenediction ....................................................................................................................... Maria Moreno, ChaplainRetirement Of Colors .................................................................................................Dolores Sanchez, Sgt At ArmsAdjourn Convention ............................................................................................ Michelle Scovil, Dept. President

Thank you one and all for your attendance of this convention, and congratulationsto our new officers for the year of 2009 – 2010. Drive home safely and have a great year.

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