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Veterans Advisory Committee Minutes May 25, 2022 Page 3 Removal of DAV from Membership of Committee Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and gave a brief from past meetings. Asked for discussion or motion. Lewis made a motion to officially remove DAV (Disabled American Veterans) as a member of this committee and convert that spot to an "At -Large" member. Isaac Nahakuelua seconded the motion. Eight ayes. None opposed. Motion carried. Returning to In -Person Meetings Chair Doolittle introduced the topic. The committee secretary approached Chair whether the group wants to return to in -person meetings or should we keep the virtual meetings. Chair opened it up for discussion. Lewis: Believed we should keep the meetings virtual; this allows everyone to be flexible with locations and travel time for each member. Lewis motioned to keep the meeting virtual as a primary means for the meeting and we allow the public to be virtual or attend in Hilo or Kona locations. Soares seconded the motion. Eight ayes. None opposed. Motion carried. REPORT ON CEMETERIES Hawaii Island — East Hawaii Representative — Kelcie Figueira — OVS Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and deferred to Kelsie Figueira. Kelsie had no new information to report. ANNODUNCEMENTS New member: Doug Gora Chair Doolittle wanted to introduce our newest member, Doug Gora and asked Doug to give a little information about himself. Doug Gora: Doug was on active duty for 16 years. He is involved with the Wounded Warrior Program, and VFW. He worked for the Veterans Court system in San Diego and volunteered with the stand -out program, providing services to homeless. He is here to learn what the group does and be an effective part of the team. WHVC Vietnam Memorial Proiect Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and deferred to Minoru Hanato.