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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 4 <br />May 19, 2005 <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Veterans Cemetery II — Culdesac (Lighting) <br />Chairman Kaoiwi said that he was approached by someone who requested a light be <br />installed at the top culdesac at Veterans Cemetery II because of people hanging out and <br />drinking. He told them he would refer request to P &R Director. <br />EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS <br />No Report. <br />ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />Daughters of the American Revolution <br />Keith Ribbentrop said that if his memory serves him right the Daughters of the American <br />Revolution is the oldest veterans service organization in the nation and welcomed <br />Mrs. Smith who was attending the meeting in Kona. <br />Mrs. Smith announced that their organization is considering a program that was <br />originated by the Arlington ladies and continues in Phoenix, Arizona. Members would <br />volunteer to attend veterans burial ceremonies and briefly express their appreciation and <br />give thanks for their service. This volunteer program has been presented to members of <br />their organization (there are approximately 35 ladies throughout the island) and will be <br />presented again to the entire group at the fall meeting. This would be offered in both East <br />and West Hawaii Veterans cemeteries. Director Engelhard suggested that they work with <br />veterans and mortuaries as the County is not directly involved in the burial ceremony. <br />Memorial Day Ceremony — East Hawaii <br />Chairman Kaoiwi said that American Legion, Hilo Post 3 will be hosting the Memorial <br />Day event at Veterans Cemetery I on May 30th beginning at 9:45 am. <br />Memorial Day Ceremony — West Hawaii <br />Mr. Dick Scritchfield announced that American Legion, Post 20 is hosting the Memorial <br />Day event at Veterans Cemetery III on May 30th beginning at 11 am. <br />Congress Visits Hilo — .Tune 1, 2005 (Petitions) <br />Keith Ribbentrop announced that on June 1, 2005, the U.S. Representative from Senate <br />Sub - Committee on Veterans Affairs would be visiting Hilo to basically address <br />Community Based Outpatient Clinic Staffing, retention of the PTSD Treatment Center in <br />Hilo and mission of the Vet Centers. Distributed petitions that were given to him by <br />Veterans League of Hawaii Island to be returned to his office by June 1, 2005 for <br />presentation to congress. Petitions were also faxed to Kona. <br />