AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN
SEC & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MEETING
POST 2273, DURAND, MICHIGAN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
Call to Order by the Commander: 1:00 p.m.
Invocation by: Chaplain Lisa Curtis
Salute to the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of the AMVETS Preamble: Adjutant Tim Hill
Roll Call of officers:
Commander: Natale “Nat” Pulizzi, present
1st Vice Commander: Marlene Gaitan, present
2nd Vice Commander: Terry Lavis, present
3rd Vice Commander: Jessica Jones, present
Adjutant: Tim Hill, present
Finance Officer Pro-Tem: Craig Robinson, excused
Judge Advocate: Kari Witte, excused. Lenny Hogan acting
Provost Marshall: Rob Harris, present
Immediate PDC: Kari Witte, excused
Web Master: Norm Zelony, present
Aide de Camp: PDC Lenny Hogan, present
Chaplain: Lisa Curtis, present
Roll Call of District Commanders:
District # 1: Tim Brown, present
District # 2: Terry Lavis, present
District # 3: Butch Cryderman, present
District #5: Jake Reichert, present
District # 6: Lisa Curtis, present
District # 7: Mark List, excused
SWEARING IN THE FOLLOWING: Tim Brown as District 1 Commander, Lisa Curtis as
District 6 Commander.
Motion by: 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis to appoint PDC Lenny Hogan as temporary
Judge Advocate in the absence of J.A. Kari Witte. Second, by P.M. Rob Harris, no
discussion, motion passed.
IAW Article IV-Department Officers #7: The Department Commander, with the
consent and approval of the SEC, shall appoint Chaplain, Inspector General, and
the Legislative Director. Chaplain was done at the Post Convention meeting.
AS COMMANDER, I APPOINT:
Inspector General: Joe Silva
Legislative Director: Charles Petch
Motion by: PDC Lenny Hogan to approve. 2nd by 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis. No
discussion passed.
IINTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
1. SOA Commander, Don Torr
2. SOA Adjutant, Steve Dun
3. 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene Gaitan to represent the Riders.
READING OF THE MINUTES: Adj Tim Hill and 1st Vice Marlene Gaitan have provided
copies of the Department Convention 2025. Motion to accept as provided.
Seconded by 6th District Cmdr Lisa Curtis. No further discussion, motion passed.
Adjutant Tim Hill provided the Post Department Convention 2025 SEC minutes for
review and approval. Motion to approve as presented by 6th Dist. Cmdr Lisa Curtis
seconded by P.M. Rob Harris. No further discussion, motion passed.
FINANCE REPORT: None at this time. We are still actively seeking a new Finance
Officer. If you know of anyone that would be willing to step into this position,
please have them contact Cmdr Pulizzi.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. District Commanders’ committee on realignment/SOP-Status. Cmdr
Pulizzi would like a draft presented to the body by the Fall Conference
(Oct 17-19, 2025). 5th Dist. Cmdr Jake Reichert gave a report: see
attachment 1.
2. A couple of By-Laws were presented at Convention. Language needs to
be drafted and presented to this body by Fall Conference, (October 17-
19, 2025. If approved, JA will forward it to National for National JA’s
signature and then disburse it to all District Commanders. This will be
given to JA PDC Witte.
3. Reminder, we are still looking for a Financial Officer and Lodge Manager
candidate. Temporary status using AMVETS to support, drafted job
description. Karen Prieur is currently helping with the Lodge. No motion
required. Cmdr Pulizzi and PDC Lenny Hogan have been helping with the
Lodge as well. We will be filing a complaint against the City of
Roscommon tax accessor in December for taxes against our property.
4. By-Law change regarding the holding of two (2) positions, status,
Department Commander only? Or all Department positions? JA to
clarify. Also, JA investigates whether we can vote on By-Law changes in
October instead of having to wait until June. Wording in the by-laws need
to be changed removing “Executive Director” to “Department Adjutant”
5. Mid-Winter Conference February 21,2026 (Saturday) possible at the
Lodge. Looking into restaurants to hold the meeting. All SEC and
Subordinate Organizations to attend. No motion required. Discussion
was held on possible locations to hold the meeting. Suggestion by Adj
Tim Hill to hold the meeting at AMVET Post 3720 located at 3440 N.
Morrish Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. It is a centralized location for the
state. Adj Tim Hill to check availability and report back to the
Commander.
6. Cmdr Pulizzi has been contacted by Post 52 in New Baltimore. They
claim that in 2008, they loaned the Department $5000.00. They would
like their money to be repaid to them. They have stated that letters have
been submitted to Department asking for repayment in the past, but
nothing has been acted upon. This matter needs to be investigated with
JA Witte. Web Master Norm Zelony stated that after seven years any
dings on your credit history are removed. This issue is seventeen (17)
years in the making?
7. Raffle application from the State Gaming is $50.00, the printing of the
tickets estimated $500.00 and distribute at the Mid-Winter Conference
(Feb 21, 2025) with the drawing in June 2026. Motion by Adj Tim Hill to
apply for gaming license and purchase raffle tickets. 2nd by 1st Vice Cmdr
Marlene Gaitan. No further discussion passed.
8. Discussion led by P M Rob Harris stating there has been a motion that
was approved to hold a raffle to support the Americanism program.
Motion by 3rd Vice Cmdr. Jessica Jones to pay $50.00 for raffle license
seconded by Dist. 6 Cmdr. Lisa Harris, discussion ensued, motion
passed.
9. Results of negotiations with DoubleTree for future Fall Conference (Oct
17-19, 2025). Room rate of $114,00 per night. Conference Rooms for
Saturday and Sunday are $950.00 each day. Breakout rooms and
boardroom can be used at no charge. Coffee is $38.00 per gallon. Cmdr
Don Torr concerned about the hospitality rooms being Friday and
Saturday not Saturday and Sunday. There is also a hotel fee of 26
percent. AMVETS main members have been paying all costs, Auxiliary,
Riders and Sons will start contributing to the cost. See attached report
by 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis. Unpaid invoice with taxes included
$4068.00 for past conference was presented two days prior to this
meeting to be investigated by 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis prior to signing
contract for October 2025. Motion to approve the contract by P.M. Rob
Harris, 2nd by Adj Tim Hill. No further discussion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Americanism Committee, this is a Veterans program that we as the
AMVETS permit the Auxiliary to run. Our options are to close out
checking accounts and transfer funds to the Auxiliary to disburse OR cut
gross amount check and present to the Auxiliary to disburse or put
Departments 3rd Vice Cmdr Jessica Jones on the Americanism account
ONLY so funds may be drawn and checks/money orders issued. Motion by
2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis to add 3rd Vice Cmdr Jessica Jones to the
account and to make an S.O.P. on how the program is to be handled.
Seconded by 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene Gaitan, discussion ensued, motion
passed.
2. Since immediate PDC is holding two (2) positions and reducing this S.E.C.
body vote, Cmdr Pulizzi would like to extend to the S.E.C. non-voting
members the right to vote, on a case-by-case basis if there is no District
replacement (i.e. 1st Vice present)
3. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that if we close the Lodge from October to March
each year, except when cabins are booked for winter event. Roberta
Robinson is still taking reservations for the Winter Months. If weeks are
reserved, we will not turn reservations away but by doing this, we only
must provide service for time booked. This will save the Department a lot
of money. Motion by 6th District Cmdr Lisa Curtis to close the Lodge
between October and March of each year, 2nd by P.M. Rob Harris,
discussion ensued, motion passed.
4. Continuing with the edict allowing our Finance Officer discretionary fund
up to $2500.00 to operate the Lodge (i.e. monitors for fire and monitor
yearly service) and pay Operational invoices (i.e. Quarterly Insurance)
that exceeds $2500.00 discretionary fund to continue.
5. Cmdr Pullizi stated that our Finance Officer must drive over one (1) hour
each way to do the Department Banking. It is requested that we move all
accounts to Huntington National Bank. Bob Buschman stated that all
accounts including membership and Foundation accounts are at Chase
subject to National suggestions since they use Chase and it makes it
easier for them to do online banking between National and Departments.
Motion by Adj Tim Hill to move all accounts to Huntington Bank subject to
National guidelines. 2nd by 6th District Cmdr Lisa Curtis. No further
discussion, motion passed.
6. Cmdr Pulizzi recommended that we change the name of Finance
Committee to the Finance Long Range Planning Committee.
7. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that our address is 106 Thorpe Ave in Roscommon.
Our Adjutant lives in the Flint area. We need a location close to our
Department Adjutant to receive our mail. Motion by 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry
Lavis to put in a change of address to have our mail redirected to our
adjutant. Seconded by 6th District Cmdr Lisa Curtis. Discussion: Tim Hill
presented paper from the USPS for a 6 x 12 box for $123.00 for six (6)
months or a 6 x 12 box at Mailbox etc. for $100.00 for the entire year. no
further discussion, motion passed.
8. There is an upcoming National by law change effort to ease the use of
“subordinate organizations” when referring to the Auxiliary and Sons
therefore, in lieu of the phrase “main membership” in this motion, we
should clearly depict that we are talking about AMVETS being sworn in
first at the Conventions. Adjutant to put this on Convention agenda that
Main Membership to be sworn in first.
TEN (10) MINUTE BREAK:
9. N.E.C. representatives will be provided with a list of items that need to be
presented on behalf of the Department of Michigan at the National
District # 4 meeting then provide the S.E.C. with a written report of the
results at the next scheduled meeting. Auxiliary can have “honorary
members” in their constitution. Department wants to know how it got
passed and when. Auxiliary, Riders and Sons must abide by
Department’s Constitution.
10. Grant or Sponsorship. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that he has a contact that
could be considered. I have printed one hundred copies of our Lodge and
Cabins. Spread the word, support our Cabins and Lodge. The owner of
Puro Vet supports and employes veterans. He supports all veteran
organizations. They are considered the Paramedics of Property Damage.
Mr. Frank Torre has funded the entire entrance to the Great Lakes
National Cemetery. I am trying to get Mr. Torre to support our organization
just like Commercia Park AKA Tiger Stadium. Pro-Temp Finance Officer
Craig Robinson is putting together an itemized list of what is needed to
run the Lodge, Cabins and our property. I will present the list to Mr. Torre
or one of his counterparts.
11. By-Laws were presented to the members of the S.E.C. where they were
discussed and approved so the JA will present it to the main body at
Convention.
12. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that our committees need filling. We have a
Manpower shortage.
13. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that Post 362 in Howell has surrendered their
Charter. Currently they have lost their Charter. The Post will be sending
all remaining funds in their accounts to department. The funds will be
placed in Escrow for one (1) year. We need the last three (3) bank
statements.
14. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that Post 69 in Ann Arbor (membership is 85+ years
of age) Respectfully requests to be excused from attending
Conventions/Conferences provided two (2) delegate fees are paid.
Request granted. Adjutant to send a response.
15. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that there is a forum, the Michigan Commanders
Organization, and it meets four (4) times per year. He would like our
Legislative Director, PDC Charles Petch and 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene
Gaitan, to represent the Department and report back to the S.E.C. at the
next scheduled meeting.
16. Cmdr Pulizzi would like our Web-Master, Norm Zelony to post our
minutes on AMVETS website within ten (10) days after approval by the
S.E.C. No financials will be published. Web-Master Norm Zelony to also
put a link to MVAA on our page and any other link that will help veterans.
17. Cmdr Pulizzi would like to have a Townhall meeting with all Posts in the
Department either individually or by District to address all questions,
comments or concerns quarterly or twice per year. Will investigate zoom
availability and possible live streaming. Currently looking at the fourth
Tuesday of every month.
18. Cmdr Pulizzi requested that the Department phone line that has been
forwarding all calls, other than reservations, to our 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene
Gaitan, who was acting as the Adjutant as well, now be forwarded to our
current Adjutant, Tim Hill. That new number is 810-858-0947. “WE DID NOT
CHANGE THE LODGE PHONE NUMBER”.
19. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that we need timelines and S.O.P. for our awards
that we pass out. Set up? Timelines? Criteria? Currently there are no
written procedures. I would like the District Commanders to work on
this.
20. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that PDC Kari Witte will represent the Department
at the National Convention. PDC Witte is authorized to use the debit card
for travel and lodging. The National Convention is on August 20-23, 2025.
IAW ARTICLE III-Department Conventions #10.
21. Cmdr Pulizzi stated that the Constitution and By-Laws from the
Auxiliary, S.O.A., and the Riders need to be submitted to the J.A., Kari
Witte. This is to ensure compliance with the AMVETS National and
Department, Article X-Subordinate Organizations.
22. Cmdr Pulizzi stated the Women Veterans Committee needs five (5)
female AMVETS members. The purpose of this committee advocates for
Female Veterans. PDC and JA Kari Witte, 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene Gaitan,
3rd Vice Cmdr Jessica Jones, 6th District Cmdr Lisa Curtis and Lola Geary.
23. Cmdr Pulizzi presented a proposed draft By-Law change, Formal
discussions, motion, amendments and voting.
ARTICLE III – DEPARTMENT CONVENTIONS
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3.a
Each Post will be required to pay a revalidation fee at the time of revalidating equal
to the current pre-registration fee for two convention delegates. Upon successful
revalidation the Post will be entitled to two delegates with no additional
registration fee required. A post may request a waiver of fee’s through the SEC due
to extenuating circumstances.
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3.a
Each Post will be required to pay a revalidation fee of $30.00 for each delegate at
the time of revalidating for two convention delegates, total $60.00 for years 2026 &
2027. Beginning 2028 – 2031 revalidation fee of $35.00 for each delegate at the
time of revalidating for two convention delegates, total of $70.00 for years 2028,
2029, 2030 & 2031.
Upon successful revalidation the Post will be entitled to two delegates with no
additional registration fee required. A post may request a waiver of fees through
the SEC due to extenuating circumstances
Motion by: Adj Tim Hill, seconded by 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis, no further
discussion approved.
ARTICIL V- EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
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7. The Department Headquarters shall consist of the Executive Director and such
other positions as the S.E.C. shall authorize.
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7. The Department Headquarters shall consist of such other positions as the S.E.C
shall authorize.
Motion to approve by: P.M. Rob Harris, seconded by PDC Lenny Hogan, no further
discussion, passed.
ARTICLE VI – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
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5. ADJUTANT: The Adjutant provides the administrative support for the Department
and is charged with taking minutes and maintaining all records (in conjunction
with the finance officer). He is also responsible for correspondence and handles
the routine business of the post.
The Adjutant is the official contact person for the Department and serves as the
liaison officer between the Department and the Posts, Districts and National
Headquarters.
Among the Adjutant responsibilities:
1. Maintain the Department’s electronic roster. Ensure e-mails are current for all
members and leaders.
2. Maintain records of current and past officers.
3. Forward a new list of officers to National Headquarters within 30days of the
election. E-mail membership when a member passes.
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5. ADJUTANT:
The Adjutant provides the administrative support for the Department and is
charged with taking minutes and maintaining all records (in conjunction with the
finance officer). The Adjutant is also responsible for correspondence and handles
the routine business of the Department.
The Adjutant is the official contact person for the Department and serves as the
liaison officer between the Department and the Posts, Districts and National
Headquarters.
Among the Adjutant responsibilities:
1. Maintain the Department’s electronic roster. Ensure e-mails are current for all
leaders of each Post, District and Department.
2. Maintain records of current and past officers.
3. Forward a new list of Department officers to National Headquarters within 30
days of the election. E-mail membership when a member passes.
4. Be responsible for administrative and management duties, as outlined in the
Personnel Regulations, for the Headquarters.
5. Be the custodian of all Department records and properties; provide the
necessary accounting services for the proper recording and reporting of
Department funds.
6. Edit and see the publication of the Michigan AMVET News in conjunction with the
Communication and Technologies Committee; to edit and publish other
publications,
directives and reports of the Executive Department.
7. The Adjutant shall be responsible to the Department Commander.
Motion to approve by 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis, seconded by 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene
Gaitan no further discussion, passed.
11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
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The Executive Director shall be responsible for administrative and management
duties, as outlined in the Personnel Regulations, for the Headquarters.
A. In addition to the above, shall insure administrative compliance with the
Department Constitution & By-Laws and convention mandates; be the custodian of
all Department records and properties; to provide the necessary accounting
services for the proper recording and reporting of Department funds; to edit and
oversee the publication of the Michigan AMVET News in cooperation with the
Communication and Technologies Committee; to edit and publish other
publications,
directives and reports of the Executive Department.
B. The Executive Director shall be responsible to the Department
Commander.
C. The Department Commander, with the advice of the Personnel Committee,
shall appoint an Executive Director with the consent and approval of the SEC,
should a vacancy occur in the Office.
D. The Executive Director can be removed for just cause, in accordance with
the provisions of the Personnel Regulations.
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NONE – Eliminate completely
Motion to approve by: P.M. Rob Harris, seconded by PDC Lenny Hogan, no further
discussion, passed.
ARTICLE VII – POSTS
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7. Any Post proposing to locate or relocate a Post Home or a regular Post meeting
place shall notify the Executive Director of its’ intent in writing. If there is
no Post within a one-half mile radius of said proposed location, the Executive
Director shall so notify the Post within seven days of his receipt of the Post
letter. The Executive Director shall notify, by registered letter, any Post
which is already permanently established within the one-half mile radius of said
proposed new location. If, after fifteen days from the date of sending said notice,
no
objection is received on said new location, the Post shall be free to establish in the
proposed new location. If, however, written objection is received from the
established Post the S.E.C. shall hold a hearing on the objection and approve or
disapprove of the Post’s proposed location.
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7. Any Post proposing to locate or relocate a Post Home or a regular Post meeting
place shall notify the Adjutant of its’ intent in writing. If there is no Post within a
one-half mile radius of said proposed location, the Adjutant shall notify the Post
within seven days of his/her receipt of the Post letter. The Adjutant shall notify, by
registered letter, any Post which is already permanently established within the
one-half mile radius of said proposed new location.
If, fifteen days after the date of sending the said notice, no objection is received to
the said new location, the Post shall be free to establish in the proposed new
location. If, however, a written objection is received from the established Post the
S.E.C. shall hold a hearing on the objection and approve or disapprove the Post’s
proposed location.
Motion to approve by P.M. Rob Harris, seconded by PDC Lenny Hogan no further
discussion, passed.
ARTICLE IX – FINANCES
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11. The Finance Officer and Executive Director shall meet annually between June
1st and the opening of the Department Convention to formulate a budget for that
fiscal year. The Finance Committee shall review the proposed annual budget and
present it to the newly elected S.E.C. for approval at the Post Convention S.E.C.
meeting.
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11. The Finance Officer and Adjutant shall meet annually between June 1st and the
opening of the Department Convention to formulate a budget for that fiscal year.
The Finance Committee shall review the proposed annual budget and present it to
the newly elected S.E.C. for approval at the Post Convention S.E.C. meeting.
Motion to approve by P.M. Rob Harris, seconded by 6th District Cmdr Lisa Curtis.
No further discussion passed.
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12. The Finance Committee in conjunction with the Finance Officer and Executive
Director shall, upon the direction of the S.E.C., or upon request of three voting
members
of the Finance Committee, meet during the Fiscal year to consider any changes to
the Annual Budget. Any new proposed program or changes to the Annual Budget
must be approved by the S.E.C.
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12. The Finance Committee in conjunction with the Finance Officer and Adjutant
shall, upon the direction of the S.E.C., or upon request of three voting members of
the Finance Committee, meet during the Fiscal year to consider any changes to the
Annual Budget. Any new proposed program or changes to the Annual Budget must
be approved by the S.E.C. Motion to approve by 5th District Cmdr Jake Reichert,
seconded by 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene Gaitan. No further discussion passed.
ARTICLE IX – FINANCES (Continued)
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18. Checks against all funds of the Department shall be signed by two of the
following officers: the Department Commander, 1st Vice Commander, the Finance
Officer, or the Executive Director.
The Service Director shall be authorized to sign Payroll Checks in the event the
Finance Officer and the Executive Director are not available.
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18. Checks against all funds of the Department shall be signed by two of the
following officers:
Department Commander and 1st Vice Commander, Finance Officer, Adjutant or
Immediate Past Department Commander.
In the absence of the Department Commander, any two with written approval via
email or text from the Department Commander. Motion to approve by 2nd Vice
Cmdr Terry Lavis, seconded by Adjutant Tim Hill. No further discussion passed.
24. New- Carry over from June Convention: The Department Commander
while serving as Commander cannot hold a position with either District
or Post Commander without approval of SEC.
Commander’s Appointments for Chairs and Committee members:
a. Americanism Committee Chair: 3rd Vice Cmdr Jessica Jones, Marlene
Gaitan, Bob Green, Rob Harris, Bob Wisinski.
b. Homeless Veterans Committee: Web Master Norm Zelony.
c. Audit & Review Committee: John Seeley Post 29 and Mark Gerhard
Post 72. Three (3) more to be named.
d. Constitution & By-Laws Chair: PDC Kari Witte, PDC Lenny Hogan and
three (3) more to be announced.
e. Convention Chair: 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis, plus all District 2nd Vice
Cmdrs.
f. Finance Committee: Pro Tem Craig Robinson plus three (3) to be
announced.
g. Fort Custer Cemetery: Jean Hall, AMVETS Representative. Deputy to
be announced.
h. Great Lakes National Cemetery: AMVETS Representative, Nat Pulizzi.
Deputy: Phil LaGuire and PDC Lenny Hogan.
i. Higgins Lake Lodge Committee: PDC Lenny Hogan plus four (4) to be
announced. Marina Representative: Brad Benchel, Auxiliary Liaison:
Roberta Robinson, SOA’s Representative: Bill Cheddister and the
Riders Representative: Joel Trombley.
j. Legislative Committee: Chairperson: PDC Chuck Petch, 1st Vice Cmdr
Marlene Gaitan, Mark Gerhard, PDC Lenny Hogan and John
Karezewski.
k. Membership Committee: Chairperson 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene Gaitan
plus all District 1st Vice Cmdrs. Department Adjutant to serve as an
advisor and Secretary.
l. Programs Committee: Chairperson, 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis and all
District 2nd Vice Cmdrs.
m. Technology & Communications Committee: Chairperson, Norm Zelony
and Craig Robinson. Norm requests a backup for future endeavors.
n. National Commander’s Tour Committee (if National Reps attend)
Cmdr Pulizzi, NEC Jean Hall/John Hoecherl, Nat Aide de Camp Jean
Hall/John Hoecherl, District Cmdr (of said location), Adjutant Tim Hill,
Auxiliary President Pam Pearce, SOA Cmdr Don Torr, Riders Cmdr Joel
Trombley.
o. Personnel Advisory board (5 IPDC, senior as Chair): Steve Bidstrup
(15-16), Lenny Hogan (16-17), Jean Hall (17-18), Charles Petch (18-22)
and Kari Witte (23-25).
p. Honors & Awards committee: (All past PDC’s) Chairperson: PDC Lenny
Hogan (2nd year IPDC).
q. Strategic Planning Committee: HOLD (incorporated Finance Long
Range Planning.
r. VAVs & Hospital Committee: Not in Michigan, only National.
s. Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Representative: HOLD
t. Homeless Veterans Committee: Would like to transfer this committee
under the Service Foundation Committee.
25. Motion by 3rd Vice Cmdr Jessical Jones to approve the Commanders’
appointments of Committee Chairs and Members, seconded by 6th
District Cmdr Lisa Curtis. No further discussion passed.
26. 2nd Vice Cmdr Terry Lavis made a presentation for the June Convention in
Mount Pleasant. Reservation code will be given when the contract is
signed. Room rate is $98.00 for a block of 30 rooms. If we exceed the
number of rooms, it is up to the hotel if the discounted rate will continue.
No comp rooms. Reservations to be made by May 2026 or the block of
rooms will be released to the public. Hospitality room will be a suite on
the 6th floor with a balcony and kitchen. We will not be able to provide
our own food for the Americanism luncheon. Main room seats 120 with
four (4) breakout rooms plus one (1) conference room that seats 20
people. There is a fee for microphones, podiums and all other audio
video equiment. Motion by 6th District Cmdr Lisa Curtis to approve the
contract with Courtyard by Marriott in Mt Pleasant for our June 19-21,
2026, Department Convention. Seconded by 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene
Gaitan. Discussion: 5th District Cmdr Jake Reichert asked for the
contract to be signed for one (1) year with a two (2) year or three (3) year
option. No further discussion, motion passed as amended.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Motion by 1st Vice Cmdr Marlene Gaitan to adjourn. Seconded by PM Rob Harris.
No discussion passed.
Closing Prayer: Chaplain Lisa Curtis
Provost Marshall: Rob Harris, Retire the Colors at 4:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Timothy W. Hill
Adjutant