City of Oak Forest Veterans Commission met Aug. 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
1. Pledge of allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of the June minutes
o All members present approved.
4. Liaison to the City Report Paul Selman:
5. OLD BUSINESS:
• Joe checking with PW about burning flags at PW area.
• Planning for 4th of July 2024 concert at Park District Pavilion behind main Park District building.
▪ Need to incorporate Operation Gratitude into Independence Day event July 4th.
▪ Need to schedule military vehicles around the area for display.
▪ Need to provide food trucks.
▪ Need at least four Port-a-potties, 1 handicapped accessible and 3 others plus handwash station.
▪ Parking would be in front of Park District, on Long Ave. and soccer practice fields. ▪ Hang Veterans Banners and American Flag on pavilion.
▪ Need MC of the event.
▪ Handout challenge coins and other veterans give aways.
• One of our members could use a little yard clean-up assistance. Joe talked with him about setting a date. His son and grandson have helped cleanup inside and outside.
• Veterans Birthday signs need to be handed out to members to place on lawns. If there are no volunteers, I will assign members.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
• Suds & Stuff car wash fundraiser for Illinois Torch Run at fire station 1, Saturday August 26 09:30 to 15:30. The Veterans Commission was asked if we want a table to advertise.
7. Once around the Table.
Each member shares any information for Veterans.
8. ADJOURNMENT: .
Meeting dates for 2023 meetings start at 19:30.
January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20 May 18 June 15
July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 November 16 Dec 15 No meeting
http://www.oak-forest.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172023-1773
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