2005-07-28 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 4 July 28, 2005 MEMBERSHIP — VACANCIES Chairman Kaoiwi asked the status of vacancies on this committee. Deputy Corporation Counsel summarized the following and asked for input /corrections if necessary: American Legion — Vacant — Peter Callahan has moved to the Mainland and resigned in March 2005. Big Island National Guard Retirees Association — Vacant — P &R to ask Commander Herbert Ishii to resubmit another application form because during the transition between Mayor's Office and Corporation Counsel taking over of handling vacancies, the form was misplaced. (Following the meeting, Nathalie discovered that Mr. Ishii is still searching for a nominee since he is now unable to serve). Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. — Vacant — Charles Mayes moved to Oahu in June 2004 — Don Bennett has been nominated. Military Order of the Purple Heart — Vacant — Dale Wilson's term expired (Penny Fox said she was almost positive that Don Bennett was to fill the MOPH vacancy instead of HIVM, Inc.) (However, following the meeting Nathalie confirmed records indicate that Don Bennett was nominated by Commander Bob Williams of HIVM, Inc. in May 2005 after their original nominee Joe Sherrard declined to serve due to health reasons). In December 2005, the following terms will expire: Morris Kihara Club 100 Wendell Kekumu Veterans of Vietnam War Louis Kaoiwi Independent Paul Johnston Independent (Korean War Veterans) ANNOUNCEMENTS DONATION OF QUONSET HUT — Mr. Reyn Scheffer Director Engelhard was contacted by Reyn Scheffer who has a Quonset but (54' long by 20' wide) that has been turned into a house (it once belonged to the Goto family of Waimea). The outside is not in the best shape, but the inside is in really good shape. Mr. Scheffer has offered to donate it to veterans because he feels they would have the most appreciation for Quonset huts. It once was a 3- bedroom home and has been renovated. It now has an entry area, large open living space, one room that could serve as an office, a kitchen and a bathroom. The problems with accepting the donation is that it would have to be transported from its hillside location by August 20th (possible 60 day extension — latest date of removal is October 20th). He has sold the property and the new owner does not want it. If anybody is interested, Pat has Mr. Scheffer's phone number. She gave it to Minoru Hanato and will also inform Mr. Highley.