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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24.08.07 - Minutes, Veterans Advisory CommitteeWashington County Veterans Advisory Committee Minutes   Date:  Wednesday 07 August 2024 @ 18:30 Location: American Legion Post 26 240 East Main St., Hancock Maryland MD Attendance Present- Stephanie Pulver-Breeden (Chair), Jim Sword (Secretary), Derek Harvey (County Commissioner), Robert Breeding, Jamaal Brown, Starlene Hamilton Darrell Nelson, Aaron Palmer, Teresa Spruill, Robert Summers Not Present- Niki Falzone (Vice Chair)*, Laura Lane-Unsworth^ Business Meeting Committee Chair Stephanie Pulver-Breeden called the meeting to order at 18:30, a quorum was established and the previous meeting Minutes and Agenda were unanimously approved. Presentation Mr. Bill Dietrich from Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation provided a presentation to the committee. Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of year round outdoor educational and recreational activities to veterans and persons with disabilities. Mr. Dietrich wants to encourage more veterans to participate in the program and the organization is always looking for volunteers to teach and assist with lessons and activities. There is an application to volunteer on their website. They will provide training to teach, how to teach and anyone only has to be 18 years or older to volunteer to teach. Brochures were passed out to the Committee. Old Business Washington County Veterans Burial Benefit Proposal It was agreed upon to remove the language from the proposal which would preclude a veteran committing suicide from receiving the benefit. The final language for the proposal will continue to be worked on for a formal vote. Washington County National Flag Display Proposal Aaron Palmer further discussed the National Flag Display Proposal. The proposal would be for an education section to be included in the mortgage disclosure to encourage homes to fly the national flag and proper flag etiquette on how to properly display the National Flag. Additionally, if the language of the proposal can be added, for a tax break to be included. The proposal will continue to be worked on for a formal vote. Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Proposal Robert Summers provided a rough draft proposal and a packet detailing the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall for the Committee to review. This packet included information on costs, display specifications and sample agreement for review. Stephanie Pulver-Breeden had a concern on the proximity of Washington County, Maryland to the actual Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. Commissioner Harvey suggested that there may be more money available for the 250 year anniversary. Specific dates will be explored as well as other veteran organizations who would be willing to fund raise and participate in the project. March 29th is the anniversary for the end of the Vietnam War. This proposal is anticipated to be a specific request from the County Commissioners for funding. New Business No new business was discussed. Committee Member Reports No committee members had anything to report. Announcements/Upcoming Events Every 2nd and 4th Saturday 12:00 Star’s Stripes and Heros Greenhouse Mission Grow vegetable and flowers at the Star Community Greenhouses 13674 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown MD Free for Veterans and First Responders Community Care Network Every second Tuesday Washington County Department of Social Services 122 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown MD Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4th 2024 at the American Legion Joseph C. Herbert Post 222, 12335 Big Spring Road., Clear Spring MD.