AVMS Meeting Minutes October 14, 2024
Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Deb Distefano, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guest Speaker: Tidewell Hospice – Lisa Goss spoke about the program “We Honor Veterans”.
Officer Reports
Treasurer’s Report – Steve Milbrod:
Beginning Balance – $33,013.60
Ending Balance – $28,231.91
Revenues: $1,166,57
$28.00 – Dues
$20.00 – Donations
$91.00 – 50/50 proceeds
$992.57 – Fall Fiesta Ticket Sales
$35.00 – Shirt sales
Expenses: $5,948.16
$5,000.00 – Donation to Operation Warrior Resolution
$820.80 – Annual liability insurance premium
$54.66 – Supplies and new ceremonial flag bases
$72.70 – Membership Appreciation party supplies
Secretary’s Report – David Chervin – All (5) voting members of the Board were present.
Agenda Items
Operation Thanksgiving – Deb Distefano reported that we have reached 30% of our goal for this year. The deadline for contributions is October31st.
Fall Fiesta – Steve gave an update on the upcoming Fall Fiesta and reported that ticket sales are projected to set a new AVMS event record.
Manatee County Concert Band – They will be performing Saturday, November 2 and 5 volunteers are needed for a Color Guard.
Manatee County Library – There will be an Honorarium for Veterans 11/6 at 1 pm.
Board Member Elections – There are (2) positions up for re-election this year Vice President and Treasurer. These are (2) year terms beginning 1/25. Nominations will close 11/28 and results will be announced at our 12/9 meeting.
Members of the Quarter – D. Kent and Patty Goodger were recognized for their support and contribution to our organization.
50/50 – The 50/50 was drawn at the end of the meeting.
John Bastiani thanked our cookie sponsor – Wilma Koss.
Our next meeting will be Monday, December 9th at 6:30 pm.
Respectively submitted, Dave Chervin – Secretary