2005-02-17 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 4 February 17, 2005 employee) estimates that approximately 30 plots are left. Burial numbers have recently increased and burial rate is approximately 1 t/2 per month. If reserved plots are included, that leaves 15 plots, which could fill within a year. They would like to have graveliners installed before burials begin on the other section. Delbert Nishimoto recommended that projects be prioritized and to stick to list rather than jumping from one project to another. Different people have different wish lists, but there should be one list of priorities rather than heading in different directions. VETERANS DAY PARADE Dale Wilson reported that the Military Order of the Purple Heart advised him that they have an umbrella policy that covers members from various chapters and departments when they participate in activities. If they sponsor such an activity, it wouldn't cover anyone else, just their members. The DAV advised him that an insurance company in Kansas City represents, DAV, (inaudible) and VFW altogether and individual chapters have liability coverage. Mr. Wilson requested that again the members check with their various chapters and organizations if they have liability coverage. Penny Fox said that their organization does not have liability insurance. In a separate matter, Mr. Johnston said that the president of the Korean War Veterans Association checked with representatives of the Merrie Monarch Festival and they said that participants are covered under their insurance policy for that parade. Mr. Highley shared that various veteran organizations have participated in Kona parades and haven't signed waivers or anything to participate. Mr. Wilson said that another way to handle liability is to have waivers signed by participants. Director Engelhard shared that if you are hosting the parade there is a difference from just participating. She also said that waivers are often challenged, but they do give people the idea that we care about safety. NEW BUSINESS ELECTIONS Elections were held and Chairman Kaoiwi and Vice Chairman Austen were re- elected, however, Mr. Richard Highley pointed out that according to Chapter 15 -63 elections are to be held biennially and elections were held on January 15, 2004. Director Engelhard confirmed that Chairman Kaoiwi and Vice Chairman Austen should remain as chairman and vice chairman until elections are held next year, since they were elected last year. A motion was passed to rescind the nominations and elections.