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St. Lucie County Veterans Advisory Council
Meeting minutes January 8, 2010
Meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. with Vice-Chair Cathy LaValle presiding.
The meeting was called to order with the following 17 organizations in attendance:
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82 All Airborne Assn.; AFSA 564; AL 318 Legion Riders; AL Post 355; AL 355 Auxiliary; AL
358; AL 358 Legion Riders; AMRA Chap. FL -1; AMVETS 15 Aux.; Band of Brothers MTCL
Assn.; DAV Chapter 113; Jewish War Veterans Post 705; Korean War Veterans Assn.;
Special Forces Assn; Special Operations Assn; Special Forces Motorcycle Club; Vietnam
Veterans of America Chap. 566. Member excused: Jerry Padrta, USSVI TC Base.
Vice Chair LaValle reminded members that the sole purpose of today’s meeting is to elect
the Chair for the 2010 term per the operational procedures as adopted by resolution no.
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09-241 on August 25, 2009 by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.
Floor opened for nominations
Vince LaValle nominated Ron Knepshield for the position of Chair.
Seconded by Flo Ripperger. Hearing no others, motion to close nominations for
position of Chair made by Vince LaValle, seconded by Roy Brewer. Motion to elect
Ron Knepshield for the position of Chair for the 2010 term by acclamation made by Roy
Brewer, seconded by Rich Vassar. Motion passed with unanimous vote.
Ron Knepshield shall hold the position of Chair for 2010.
Vice Chair Cathy LaValle reminded members that this ad hoc committee will meet only
when required to prepare and/or vote on a formal recommendation to the St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Vince LaValle, and
seconded by Hal Ripperger.
Respectfully submitted
Eileen Hagerhorst
Executive Assistant, St. Lucie County Veterans Services
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