National
Organization of Chamorro Veterans in America (NOCVA) www.chamorrovets.com
Washington State
Chapter – http://nocvawastate.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/nocvawastate/;
http://chamorrovets.com/
General Membership
meeting Agenda – April 27, 2023 7PM -9PM
Sacred Heart
Hallen Hall, 812 Bowker St SE, Lacey, WA 98503
1.
President calls the meeting
to order at ______pm.
2.
Meeting Prayer: (If Chaplin
is not present, the Vice President will recite the prayer) Heavenly Father, we
come to you today, asking for your guidance, wisdom and support as we begin
this meeting. Help us to engage in meaningful discussion; allow us to grow
closer as a group and nurture the bonds of community. Fill us with your grace,
Lord God, as we make decisions that might affect the members, officers and the
NOCVA Organization and continue to remind us that all that we do here today,
all that we accomplish is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of
You, and for the service of our Che’lu Chamorro Veterans and associates. We ask
these things in your name, Amen.
3.
Pledge Allegiance to the Flag:
Sergeant-At-Arms (Joseph Leon Guerrero)
4.
Prayers and Special Intentions:
For our Armed Forces around the world, families with unemployed providers, all
those who are struggling to make ends meet. For our Chapter members whose jobs
take them away from their families; may they stay safe and return home soon.
For families who have experienced personal losses, as a result of terminal
illness, accidents, wars, and natural disasters. For continued diplomatic
negotiations toward world peace, particularly in Middle East, Africa, Korea,
and Ukraine/Russia and wherever our military forces are deployed. For the
protection of religious liberty. Our prayers out to: Paul Young, Dan Cruz, Joey
and Ann Benito, Mike Mafnas. The repose souls of +Aida Quitugua,+ Manuel G
Sablan Sr, +Joe Salas, +Joey Matanane, +Jesus Pangelinan, +Jesus Cruz, +Delores
Young, +Rudy Queja, +Manny Perez, +Daniel Cruz, and +Francisco Atoigue. In
Thanksgiving for the many graces and blessings we take for granted.
5.
Welcome new members/guest: Gary
Baker, James Hanley and Ramon Pocaigue
6.
Report of the President: I
have to thank Frank & Liz Agulto our Treasurer for keeping up with the Treasurer’s
report during NOCVA-WSC inactive period. I will need the membership to assist
in getting new members. NOCVA-National is gearing to more chapters activated
and Roy Leon Guerrero is heading this project along with folks and chapters.
7.
Report of the Vice President /
Hospitality Chairperson: Please notify Roy
LG (via Email, Text, or Phone) if anyone has passed away or has been
hospitalized. We will need a contact name, and phone number relative to the
deceased or hospitalized person. It does
not matter if the person is a chapter member or not. Also, please notify Roberto Maanao the
President of any changes to your home/Email address, phone numbers, etc.
8.
Treasurer’s Report (Frank Agulto)
a. Navy
Credit Union Checking Balance Statement ending April 8, 2023, Checking Balance $14,982.89;
YTD Dividend $.75
b. 2023
Dues paid: Tony Quitugua, Paul Young (& 2024) Robert SC Maanao, Roberto
Maanao, Tony Perez
c. Donation:
Roberto Maanao $100
d. The
Annual Report for NOCVA-WSC is now $20 annually.
e.
9. Recorder’s Report (Gloria Mantanona)
a. Meeting
Minutes of February 20, 2020 was sent out via email to all members with email
addresses on Wednesday April 19,2023 for membership review.
b. If
no request for the Recorder to read the minutes, a Motion from the floor needs
to be made to approve Meeting Minutes as presented via email.
10.
Sergeant-At-Arms Report: (Joseph
Leon Guerrero)(vacant)
11.
Historian Report: (vacant)Robert
Quenga was our Historian, but have decided to retire and do a lot of traveling
with his RV and he presently in Guam. It would be good to get a volunteer from
the membership to fill this spot.
12. Service
Officers Report: (Gloria Mantanona/Tony Aguon)
13. Membership
Coordinator’s Report: (Roberto Maanao)
a. Members
Please be active in getting new members into our Chapter. This is a Chapter
effort.
b. We
presently have 104 listed in our roster, 4 are supporters and 20 of these are
Honorary members which are non-dues paying members. In total we have 80 paying
members in our roster. We all know that there are more Chamorro veterans in
Washington State and this is why we need your assistance in getting them to be members
of NOCVA
14. Unfinished
Business:
a. A Motion was made by Robert Quenga that blue
garrison cap as the official headgear for NOCVA members. This was seconded by Joseph Leon
Guerrero. Motion was approved as
presented. This is presented to remind
members of the Member approved head gear. Please search for the cap in amazon.
b. I
Roberto Maanao, Roy Leon Guerrero, Frank Agulto was nominated as President,
Vice President, Treasurer respectively and Gloria volunteered to continue as
Recorder for 2020 & 2021 term. Since the Chapter was inactive from 2020 to
2022. Do we move forward with the same officers?
15. New
Business:
a. Resume
Chapter donation of $100 annually to Fisher House.
b. Donate
to Sacred Heart Church for the use of the Hall as Meeting place.
c. Sponsor
the Che’lu Riders Club into our Chapter.
d. Do
we know of a veteran that would need assistance in cleaning up the yard, repairing
a car, needing transportation to an appointment etc. This exposes the Chapter
to our Chamorro population.
e. Create
a Color Guard for the Chapter
f.
We can use more members to be involved in
the Tribute Team.
g. Set
for virtual meetings for members that are far away or up in age for night
driving.
h. Guam
Liberation Celebration Event, instead of the Veterans Day Event for Chapter Fund
Raising.
i.
New Business from the floor:
16. Announcements:
a. Please
pay membership during the year c/o Roberto Maanao at 3036 Marquette Drive SE,
Olympia, WA 98503
b. NOCVA-WSC
Patch available for purchase from Tony Aguon or President at $10per patch and
Lapel pin for $3.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members.
c. We
will have our meetings at this location for the remainder of 2023. Members if
know of place in Tacoma that will not cost the Chapter a lot to have 5 meeting
a year, please share that information with the president.
16.
50/50 Raffle winner: __________________Total Collected: $_______ Donated:
$_______ Chapter Fund $______
17. Next
Meeting: June 15, 2023 @ 7:00 to 9:00 PM, same location.
18. Meeting Adjourned at ___________ PM
Prepared by: Roberto Maanao, President
Washington State
Chapter General Membership Meeting Agenda- November 17, 2016 – 7 PM
Asian Pacific Cultural Center,
4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
1.
Call
to Order: President Roberto Maañao Start
Time: ________ PM
2.
Meeting
Prayer: Henry Miner.
3.
Pledge
Allegiance to the Flag: Roberto Maañao and Tony Aguon
“Inifresi”
4.
Prayer
and Special Intention: For
our Armed Forces around the world, families with unemployed providers all those
who are struggling to make ends meet. For our Chapter members, whose jobs take
them away from their families; may they stay safe and return home soon. For families who have experienced personal
losses, as a result of, terminal illness, accidents, wars, and natural
disasters. For continued diplomatic
negotiations toward world peace, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and
wherever our military forces are deployed.
For the protection of religious liberty. Prayers
for, Mike Duenas, Joe Salas, Dan Taisipic, Ben Salas, Joe San Nicolas, Mae
Quichocho, Annie Quitugua, Judy Myers, Joey Matanane and Francisca Matanane.
The repose soul of +Antonio Acosta LeonGuerrero, +Gloria Taitano Salas
5.
Welcome
new members/Guest: Please welcome our new members;
Juan Nangauta Naputi, Anthony Cepeda Mendiola, Benny Naputi, Vicente Ignacio,
Jesus Mafnas Cruz, Damazo Anderson Damian and Roland Concepcion.
6.
Report
of the President:
a.
The President Roberto Maanao and
Joseph Leon Guerrero managed the NOCVA booth during the Talofofo Fiesta and
able to get 6 new members, also presented some Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin with
Proclamation and sold a NOCVA Lapel pin to a member.
b.
The President have worked hard in
getting the membership to get dues updated. So far has been very successful in
collecting past dues, present and advance (2017). Please note that we should
have a position in our Chapter under the heading of Membership Coordinator and
appointed by the President.
c.
President have paid our Annual
Report for UBI #603361183 via on line www.sos.wa.gov/corps.
The fee is $10.00 annually, paid with Chapter Cash Card
7.
Report
of the Vice President: (Roy Leon Guerrero)
a. Provide
Members with our Brochures
b. Update
of our BlogSpot: (http://nocvawastate.blogspot.com)
8.
Treasurer’s
Report: (Atanacio Untalan)
a. Navy
Credit Union Account Balance Statement ending September 8, 2016 Checking balance
$2,754.85; Dividend $0.11
b. Annual
Dues Paid: $380.00 (this for 2016 and some include 2017)
c. 6
New Members; $150.00 Juan Naputi, Jesus Cruz, Damaza Damian, Vicente Ignacio,
Anthony Mendiola, and Roland Concepcion
d. Purchased
Patch: $6.00 2 each Lapel Pin
e. Annual
Report to Secretary of State, annual fee of $10.00
f.
Purchased 14 each Challenge Coins
for Special Tributes $111.86 via Chapter Visa Card.
9.
Recorder’s
Report:
a. Meeting
Minutes of September 15, 2016 was sent out via email to all members with email
addresses on Friday, November 4th. Those (7) without email address
was sent out via snail mail.
b.
The Recorder will read the minutes
if membership request it to be read.
10.
Sergeant
at Arms Report: (Manny Sablan)
11.
Historian
Report: (Pete Eustaquio) To any members take took photos during our annual picnic, please
send copies to the President. Looking for photos relative to the presentation
of the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin & Proclamations
12.
Service
Officers Report: (Tony Aguon) Claims Application; Resubmission of Claims; Claims related to
death; Process of new claims.
13.
Report
of the Committees:
a.
Veterans Day Dinner Dance 2017,
Roberto Maanao (Chairperson) Robert Quenga Entertainment, Joe Manalisay Food,
other committee members are Pat Pineda, Jim Barefield, Manny Sablan Tony Aguon
b. Special
Tribute/Veterans Assistance (Tony Aguon, Robert Quenga & Gloria Mantanona)
President Roberto Maanao setup Special Tribute for +Tony LeonGuerrero
14.
Unfinished
Business:
a. Continue Vietnam Era Veteran & DoD to be
recognized via Commemorative Partner
b. NOCVA-WSC
to sponsor 2017 Veterans Dinners Dance committee to meet soon to start
planning.
I
received confirmation from Lou Champaco that the San Dimas Group will continue
to sponsor the Veterans Day Dinner Dance.
c. NOCVA
National is in the planning stage of holding their first national convention
fund raiser at South Point Casino & Spa in Las Vegas in October 25, 2017,
President will be in attendance and encourage membership to attend to support
our Chapter, more information is forthcoming.
15.
New Business:
a. We need a Chairperson and committee
to for our Chapter 3rd Annual Family & Friends Picnic, this is
scheduled for August 19, 2017 at Holiday Park McChord Field JBLM
b. Approval for Membership Coordinator
position and appointed by the President. If approved will be added on to our
By-Laws.
c. Approval from membership present to
again donate a monetary amount for the use of the room with APCC.
16.
Announcements:
a. Please
pay membership dues; c/o Roberto Maanao at 3036 Marquette, Drive SE, Olympia,
WA 98503
b. NOCVA-WSC
Patch available for purchase from Tony Aguon or President at $10 per patch
c. The
Guam High School 1967 Graduate 50th Anniversary Reunion is set for
San Diego in September 18 – 24, 2017.
d. Next
meeting is on January 19, 2017, APCC at 7:00 PM (NOCVA-WSC: nocvawa@gmail.com)
e. Free
Breakfast for veterans’ family & friends at Muckleshoot Casino December 17,
2016 from 9:30 - noon.
f.
Motorcycle Riders, join the Che’lu
Riders Club, 2nd Sunday of February, April, June, August &
October
g. Please
become members of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
h. Executive
Board Meeting January 12, 2017 at 6:00 PM at Roberto Maanao Residence.
i.
Members please register or submit a
claim to VA let know so we make a note in our member roster.
17.
50/50
Raffle Winner; Total
Collected; Donated;
Chapter
Fund:
18.
Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at ________ PM
Prepared
by: Roberto T. Maañao, President
_________________________________________
National Organization of Chamorro Veterans in America (NOCVA)
http://nocvawastate.blogspot.com
Washington
State Chapter General Membership Meeting Agenda- May 19, 2016 – 7 PM
Asian Pacific Cultural Center,
4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
1. Call
to Order: President
Roberto Maañao
Start
Time: ________ PM
2.
Meeting Prayer: Henry
Miner.
3.
Pledge Allegiance to the Flag: Roberto Maañao and Tony Aguon will lead of the ‘Inifresi’
4.
Special Intention: Prayers
for Dan Taisipic, Annie Quitugua, Ike Toves, Judy Myers, Joey Matanane and
Francisca Matanane. The repose souls of Vincent Ortiz and Julia Blas
5.
Welcome new members/Guest: Gloria Aris Mantanona
6.
Report of the President: Las Vegas NOCVA Conference report held on April 25th
& 26th;
7.
Report of the Vice President: (Roy Leon Guerrero)
a.
Provide Members
with our Brochures
b.
Update of our
BlogSpot: (http://nocvawastate.blogspot.com)
8.
Treasurer’s Report: (Atanacio Untalan)
a.
Navy Credit Union Account
Balance Statement ending March 14, 2016 is $1412.68; Dividend $0.06
b.
Annual Dues Paid:
Mike Bamba, Manuel Borja (3 years, good up to 2018), New member: Gloria Aris
Mantanona
c.
Purchased Patch: 2
each ($10) by Benny Flores
9.
Recorder’s Report:
a.
Meeting Minutes of
March 17, 2016 was sent out via email to all members with email addresses.
b.
The President will
read the minutes if membership request it to be read.
10.
Sergeant at
Arms Report: (Manny Sablan)
11.
Historian
Report: (Pete Eustaquio) Photos taken during our first annual
Family & Friends NOCV-WSC Picnic and the Veterans Day Dinner Dance. We are
hoping that Pete will share some of the photos to members and also for our
BlogSpot.
12.
Service
Officers Report: (Tony Aguon) Claims Application; Resubmission of
Claims; Claims related to death; Process of new claims.
13.
Report of the
Committees:
a.
The President will
maintain inventory of Special Tribute Challenge Coin (On Hand – 6 ea. Used 8
ea)
b.
Special
Tribute/Veterans Assistance (Tony Aguon – Tony Leon Guerrero) Vincent Ortiz
c.
Annual NOCVA-WSC
Family & Friends Picnic
14.
Unfinished Business:
a.
Organizational Pin
(Roy LG) was introduced at Las Vegas Conference accepted as National pin
b.
Application
for the Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner Program we are accepted
c.
Annual
NOCVA-WSC Family & Friends Picnic, Chairperson, area volunteers
d.
e.
15. New
Business:
a. NOCVA-WSC Veterans Day Dinner Dance
in 2017 Chairperson/Committee
b. VA Hospital Visit POC
c.
Gloria
Aris Mantanoña to be nominated as Recorder for NOCVA-WSC
d. Recruit Regina Naputi as Chamorro
Veteran widow & widower Service Officer
16.
Announcements:
a.
Please pay
membership dues; c/o Roberto Maanao at 3036 Marquette, Drive SE, Olympia, WA
98503
b.
NOCVA-WSC Patch available
for purchase from Tony Aguon at $10 per patch
c.
The Guam High
School 1967 Graduate 50th Anniversary Reunion is set for San Diego
in 2017.
d.
Next meeting is on
July 21, 2016, APCC at 7:00 PM (NOCVA-WSC: nocvawa@gmail.com)
e.
Free Breakfast for
veterans’ family & friends at Muckleshoot Casino June 18, 2016 from 9:30 - noon.
f.
Motorcycle Riders,
join the Che’lu Riders Club, 2nd Sunday of February, April, June,
August & October
g.
Please become
members of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
h.
Executive Board Meeting
July 10, 2016 at 7 PM at Roberto Maanao Residence.
17.
50/50 Raffle Winner; Total
Collected; Donated; Chapter Fund:
18.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at ________ PM
Prepared
by: Roberto T. Maañao, President
*not paid dues
