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Veterans Advisory Committee Minutes December 8, 2020 Page 5 Director Messina: Deb brought this up so I think it's something we definitely should look into. I don't know if it's one of the veteran's organizations or if one of you could reach out to maybe any VFW chapters to see if they could assist. Or if someone could reach out to Emile's group and see if that's what happened, they aged out and just can't do it no more. Does anybody know the answer to that? Chair Doolittle: I certainly don't know the answer. Lewis: What I do know is that since May, there is something that has prevented them. They tried to do it in the fall and then COVID hit. As you know our VFW took over Veterans Day for Korean War Veterans. (inaudible). We may have to go to other civil organization, like Rotary, something else that can get out there with pressure washers. We think they can keep the distance but were going to have to do a rider van. (inaudible). Chair Doolittle: You're right, it's an aging problem. (inaudible). They've got less than 20 members and that is a substantial burden and a costly one. They always did it in preparation of our Memorial Day ceremony. It always looked spectacular. We're going to have to address that need for some groups, maybe a combination of groups to coordinate trying to get that done. That's a huge ask. Lewis: I understand (inaudible) fuel. Chair Doolittle: that may be possible, we'll have to ask Emile. Sad to see he's not here today. Anymore comments about this. Liability Insurance for Events Antonio Gaspar: Regarding the liability insurance at the Wailoa Park, like the American Legion in Hilo, Councilman Aaron Chung will be buying the insurance for the American Legion when they do the celebration at the Wailoa Park. So, close the subject. Chair Doolittle: We still have the ongoing need to answer that question for all of the other events that go on. But commercial insurance industry is what is it. Liability insurance is kind of a standard rate, as long as there is no alcohol. Anyone else have any comments about the liability insurance issues we've been having? I don't hear any so let's move on. NEW BUSINESS Committee Vacancies Chair Doolittle: We have at least two or three now. Is that true? I know we lost Carolle Brulee-Wilson and Dale Wilson. Deputy Corporation Counsel J Yoshimoto: Michael? Chair Doolittle: Yes, J.