2004-09-23 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 September 23, 2004 Graveliners — Veterans Cemetery III — West Hawaii Mr. Ito's report stated that the design for graveliners is proceeding. Complete package including specs and plans should be ready for review and approved by VA within the next 30 days. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VETERANS CEMETERY III — WEST HAWAII Landscaping Improvement Project Minoru Hanato said that Richard Highley was still on the Mainland and shared the latest report from Mr. Les Chess of the Golf Course Superintendent's Association, volunteer coordinator for landscaping improvement project. He reported that the GPS reading was just obtained yesterday and work to remove the headstones is planned for this coming Wednesday. Still hopeful that project will be completed by November I Itn Mr. Hanato reported that the County's backhoe will be needed in approximately two weeks. They will coordinate use with the West Hawaii Parks Maintenance staff. VETERANS DAY PARADE Dale Wilson shared that there was nothing new to add, still researching insurance costs. He also said that Pat Engelhard was going to include in the P &R budget funds for police and emergency medical support for the parade. NEW BUSINESS West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery III Chairman Kaoiwi received grave measurements regarding headstones and turned form over to Deputy Director Mizuno. ANNOUNCEMENTS KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP Chairman Kaoiwi shared information regarding the operations of the KMC Cafe and the POW /MIA Recognition Day which was held on September 14th and the Rotary Blood Drive held on Monday, September 20th 100th Infantry Battalion — Memorial Service Committee received an invitation from the 100th Infantry Battalion — Veterans Association — Hawai`i Chapter — to attend the Memorial Service commemorating the 6151 anniversary of the first day of combat of the 100th Infantry Battalion in Italy on Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 10:00 am at Veterans Cemetery I.