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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Minutes November 20, 2024 <br />Page 2 <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Cemetery Updates and Improvements: <br />Update on Camp Tarawa Exhibit at Kona Airport <br />Tom Wcjszynski reported they've received all approvals and are waiting on the funding <br />from Council member Evans to build the exhibit. <br />Status of Island Wide Memorials <br />Tom reported that Michelle Hiraishi was able to get him photos of the last two memorials <br />for the online directory. Everything has been completed for this. <br />Status of Veterans Housing Proiect <br />Chair Doolittle explained, Hale Na Koa `o Hanakahi is complete. They received their <br />certificate of occupancy. Due to the delay of the project, there may be some residents that <br />will be living in the facility before they can get an opening/blessing done. <br />Remarks from Veterans Parade & Planning for next year <br />Debra Lewis thanked everyone for their support in the parade. The parade would not be <br />possible without all the volunteers. The parade hosted 71 units, including three aircrafts. <br />The costs are getting astronomical. Deb thanked groups like HIVM and The Wall that <br />Heals for donating money to support the parade that now costs about $17,000. <br />Antonio Gaspar wanted to recognize American Legion Post 3 for cleaning the Vietnam <br />Veterans Memorial and eternal flame memorial prior to the parade and Veterans Day. <br />Tom questioned Michelle if there's a possibility that Parks & Recreation could add into <br />their budget to assist with parades. <br />Michelle announced P&R's Business Manager is Charmaine Felipe and she would be the <br />best person to discuss that with. <br />DCC Cody Frenz recommended Michelle email Tom and the business manager to get a <br />conversation going. With the Chair's permission, this would be a good "new agenda <br />item" for the next meeting. Invite both police and fire (paramedics) to the next meeting to <br />have a discussion with them. "How to flush out issues & curtails costs of the parade." <br />Chair Doolittle agreed to add it to the next agenda. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Proposed Meeting Dates for 2025 <br />Brittany presented a list of proposed dates following previous meetings, being the fourth <br />Wednesday, once a quarter. Due to Thanksgiving holiday, November will be the third <br />Wednesday of the Month: <br />• February 26, 2025 <br />• May 28, 2025 <br />• August 27, 2025 <br />• November 19, 2025 <br />