SILVER STAR
FAMILIES OF AMERICA
525 Cave Hollow Road
Clever, Mo 65631-6313
* SSFOA is dedicated to supporting and assisting the wounded and ill and their families of ALL Branches of Service and ALL Wars.
* Our goal is to recognize the blood sacrifice of wounded service
members and injuries or illness that originated in a war zone, including, Purple Heart recipients, victims of friendly fire, those who suffer from PTSD, Agent Orange effects and Gulf War syndrome.
* We are also advocates for the Wounded and assist in educating the public concerning their plight. SSFOA is a member of America Supports You and is working together with other ASY organizations to support our wounded service members in the way they deserve. SSFOA is a VA Volunteer Service Advisory Board member.
* Membership is FREE and includes Newsletter, and access to the Yahoo Boards. Membership is open to all.
2010
APRIL 2010
SSFOA President Roth conducted meeting as usual.
Meeting is called to order
Roll call was taken. Those present:
Sunshine Roth, President
Kathy Landess, Vice-President
Diana Newton, Treasurer
Margie Harich, Sergeant At Arms
Janie Orman, Chaplain
Guest- Steve Newton
Absent:
Cathy Storey, Secretary & Historian
New business, Pepsi response and Tunes for Troops
MARCH 2010
FEBRUARY 201O0
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Meeting was done by phone conference
Margie our Sgt. at Arms Closed the Door when everyone was in attendance, and asked Sunshine Roth the President to please say the Pledge
Meeting conducted as usual
January 2010
Minutes for January Board Meeting
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Meeting was done by phone conference
Meeting called to order by SAA
pledge
President Roth continued meeting as usual. Reports in order of Office were given
December 2009
Phone Conference
First meeting with new officers.
Pledge
Outgoing President Janie asked Margie to please verify the votes from the election.
Margie said:
Sunshine Roth – President
Cathy Storey – National Historian &
Kathy Landess – VA
Margie read the Oath and Sunshine, Cathy and KL said I DO.
Margie turned the meeting over to Janie.
Janie said:
I admonish you all to do the work set before you to the best of your ability, in honesty, loyalty and for the love and honor of our kids. It has been my greatest privilege and enjoyment to serve as the Silver Star Families President. It is with great honor that I hand over the reigns of the Presidency to Sunshine Roth.
Sunshine Roth called meeting to order.
The meeting was conducted as usual from this point.
November 2009
Meeting was held via phone conference from National HQ. Some officers visited and presented awards to Steve Newton, SSFOA Founder.
Those not in attendence at HQ attended via phone conference.
SAA Margie Harich Called meeting to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
No old business
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee
September 2009 Due to Holiday, No meeting
August 2009
Special Guests: Matt Flavin – White House Director of Veterans and Wounded Warrior Policy
Margie Harich – SSFOA Maryland/DC Representative
This was the first meeting that was recorded by the conference line.
Everyone was told that they were being recorded.
Call to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
No old business
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee
The BOD asked questions and discussed options with Matt Flavin. When he was dismissed, the regular meeting was conducted.
JULY 2009
Call to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee
Special Vote Called for On July 2nd, 2009 on the LA VA Complaint and it was discussed as Old business in this meeting.
Reports by Office
New business Steve discussed in the beginning of the meeting.
Prayer and Adjourned
Minutes for July Special Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Special Board Meeting with Auditor Jeff Keeling for upcoming SSFOA audit
JUNE 2009
Call to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
No old business
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee
Steve asked if he could say a few things. Steve said HB 678 was signed by the Speaker of the House and sent to the Governor. . Steve went on to talk for a few minutes about the new Hospice program. He said that it would be a trial run first. The first two VA hospitals are Roudebush VA Medical center in Indianapolis, IN. (10-15 beds) and North Chicago VA in Illinois (6 beds). Coupon books will also be sent so that the families can use them at the VA. KL and Steve also discussed issues concerning the Greater Los Angeles VA Center.
Minutes Approved
No old Business
Reports by Office
New business Steve discussed in the beginning of the meeting.
Prayer and Adjourned
MAY 2009
Call to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
No Old Business
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee, VA Committee
New business: discussed replacement for MA Rep
KL discussed VA issues
Closed with prayer
April 2009
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
No Old business
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee, VA Committee
New Business: Nancy Spoerke did not accept the position of Advisory-Board Liaison. Sunshine will continue as AB liaison.
Upcoming SSBD events discussed
Closed with prayer and adjourned.
March 2009
Call to order (Diana Newton took the meeting due to Pres. Janie unable to get online.)
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
No Old business
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials: Financial Status from 2008 Figures
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee, VA Committee
Welcome our newest BOD members. Vice-President Trish and our new Secretary, Sunshine Roth. Thank you both for taking these interim positions appointed by our President Janie Orman.
New business: James Storey and Cathy would like to sponsor a local Little League team in the name of the SSFOA.
It was suggested that Nancy Spoerke become the liaison for the Advisory Board to the Board Of Directors. motion approved.
Discussed upcoming mandatory VAVS Conference . The BoD made a motion to assist with the cost due to this being a mandatory meeting for the VAVS. Motion approved.
February 2009
Call to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved.
No Old business
Reports:
VP
Treasure financials
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee, VA Committee
New business: SSBD upcoming signings discussed and events
Discussion of the AB and SC/Reps
SSBD -- signings are taking place around the USA
JANUARY 6 2009 SPECIAL MEETING CONCERNING COMMENDATION AWARD TO GENERAL PETRAEUS
January 2009
Call to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Minutes approved
no old business
Reports:
VP
Treasure Financial Report for December 2008 End-Of-Month/End-Of- Year 2008
Historian and PAO
Directors: Advisory Board, SSBD, SC/Rep, Fundraising, Audit Committee, VA Committee
The new Advisory Board officially began on Dec. 10, 2008 with six (6) members. Discussion has been on how to educate people and families on PTS, and about New Service Dogs.
"From what I have seen I would highly recommend that we expand the Advisory Board. They have already contributed a lot. I have learned about service dogs, PTS, their concerns and their troubles. They even arranged for the intereview today. I am impressed with the Board and Sunshine"
Response to Proposed Study to Establish the SSFOA Silver Star Banner as a "Service" Banner was entered into the minutes.
2008
DECEMBER SAMPLE AGENDA
The Silver Star Families of America Agenda for December 2008 Board Meeting - Date: Monday, December 1, 2008 Time: 7:00 p. m. CST
1. President Janie Orman will call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag
3. Roll call will be taken
4. Motion to approve November, 2008 minutes
5. Old Business
6. Reports to be given in order determined by the President
7. New Business
8. Padre closes meeting with prayer
9. Floor will be open for discussion
Board Meeting should adjourn by 8:00 p. m. CST
Prepared by: Trish Benefield, Secretary, November 26, 2008
NOVEMBER 2008
Board authorizes advisory board of alumni and donors
OCTOBER 2008
SSFOA Board of Directors approved creation of Commendation Award
Prior Board meetings from 2006 and forward, and complete detailed reports are on file.Special Guests: Matt Flavin – Director of Veterans and Wounded Warrior Policy
Margie Harich – SSFOA Maryland/DC Representative
This was the first meeting that was recorded by the conference line.
Everyone was told that they were being recorded.
Steve explained that we conduct our phone meetings just like a
regular meeting.
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