2009-02-19 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 7 February 19, 2009 Mr. Hanato said the veterans organization in West Hawaii were advised to contact P &R for a copy of a location map to be used at the cemetery so visitors can locate grave sites. Mr. Lum said it is the responsibility of P &R to maintain records, which includes having a current listing of gravesite locations available at the cemetery for visitors. Veterans have been doing it, but its something they shouldn't have to, it's a normal part of the maintenance of the cemetery. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Veterans Cemetery III - West Hawaii Reforestation Proiect (Dr. Richard Stevens submitted a written report dated February 15, 2009 - copy attached.) Meeting Dates for 2009 Chairwoman Fox said at the last meeting there was a discussion about the possibility of changing the meeting dates, however, after the meeting she discovered that Nathalie had already scheduled all of the meeting dates for 2009 and was in the middle of changing everything over to get ready for a new Director so she didn't feel extra work should be added. She instructed Nathalie to leave meeting dates as they were on the third Thursday of the month. Committee can discuss changing it for next year (2010) if anyone would like to do that. Members should have received the schedule for 2009 in the mail, there is no exception and there will not be a meeting in the month of December. Membership Status Chairwoman Fox reported there are (17) members on the committee of which (7) have expired terms so if everyone on the committee shows up, there would barely be a quorum. Club 100 will be removed from the Hawaii County Code because they no longer have members able to attend the meetings. Mr. Yamamoto of the Hilo Interpreter's Club has had to remain on the committee because there isn't anyone to replace him. HIVM, BIRMA , American Legion, MOPH and an Independent slot need to be filled. If you know people from these organizations, please ask them to fill the slots that are vacant on the committee. NEW BUSINESS Proposed Veterans Monument to be erected at Liliuokalani Gardens Presentation by the Korean War Veterans to follow the official meeting since Mr. Yamamoto needed to leave for an appointment and there wouldn't be a quorum. A vote would be taken at the March 19th meeting regarding erecting the monument proposed by the Korean War Veterans at Liliuokalani Gardens.