2004-01-15 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 January 15, 2004 Director Engelhard also said that one neighbor is requesting that the wall be higher so that she doesn't have to look at burials. Unsure how that issue may be addressed. Planting foliage may be a possibility. Civil Air Patrol Cadets — Honor Guard — Available for Funerals and Meetings Penny Fox announced that the Civil Air Patrol Cadets have put together an Honor Guard and would be happy to assist at Veterans burials. There are a few cadets available during the day and even more on weekends. They would be unable to fire weapons, however, they could present the colors, drape the casket and present the flag to the family. They would also appreciate opportunities to practice in front of people as they prepare for a Statewide competition in April. Cadets could also be at Veterans Organization meetings to present and retire the colors. Anyone interested should contact Penny Fox, her phone number is on the membership roster. Patrick Pavao recommended that a Civil Air Patrol representative contact the Mortuaries and inform them of their availability to perform at funerals. Official Meeting Called to Order * * 3:30 pm STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC No public statements made. Previous Meeting Minutes — November 20, 2003 • The Minutes for the November 20, 2003 meeting were approved as circulated. STATE VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD — REPORT Mr. Delbert Nishimoto, Big Island representative on the State Veterans Advisory Board was in Kona and unable to attend the meeting. Veterans Cemetery III — West Hawaii — Funding for Improvements Peter Callahan reported from Kona that there was a meeting at the Kona VA Office recently and Napua Springer will be writing a letter requesting the status of improvements to Cemetery IH. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Veterans Cemetery I — Expansion of Flagpole Area George Mukai did not receive a material list and had no report.