Minutes

Vilas County Veterans Service Commission

January 16, 2008

Members Present:

Harold Else

Robert Kriehn

Raymond Johnson

Others Present:

Scott Jensen

Meeting called to order by Raymond Johnson at 9:12 am.

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda,

Minutes of meeting of September 12, 2007 read and motion to accept minutes by Else, 2^nd by Kriehn, motion passed.

Else inquired about status of grave marker for Herb Brocks, Lorraine has not contacted me to order it yet, maybe unsure of type of headstone to be purchased.

Discussed expenditure of burial fund and relief fund expenditures. Discussion of request for burial fund assistance from local veteran. Discussion about Veterans Relief fund and monies available for veterans in need. Else inquired if we had enough funds for veterans.. Jensen explained where and to whom funds were distributed and that funds were sufficient at this time. Request for relief fund payment for local veteran discussed and approved.

Discussion about Veterans Service Commission Annual Meeting at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wi.. Else stated it seemed more of a CVSO meeting than Commissioners meeting. Focus will be on commission issues.

Discussion about Herb Brocks grave marker request. Will check with Lorraine Brocks for details.

Veterans Memorial upgrade was discussed, Jensen gave report on status of monies and construction.

Harold Else brought up subject of Military Funeral Honors at different posts in the area. Much discussion about cooperation between service organizations and DOD provided honors. Jensen discussed local military retirees may for an informal color guard to fill in.

Motion adjourn by Kriehn, 2^nd by Else, Motion carried.

Next Meeting June 18, 2008

Submitted by Scott Jensen, CVSO