Standard Roberts Rules of Order Agenda
1) Call to Order: Announces the start of the meeting
4:10 start frank was late
2) Attendance Confirmed - 10 present at start
3) Approval of Minutes: Reviews and approves the minutes of the previous meeting
moved/approved (army change)
4) Reports: Includes reports from officers, committees, and other relevant groups
Judy Treas Report: raised $370+ , past had $100+ = $490 today. No bank account yet. Waiting for paperwork to go to global CU
Motion = $400 for movie (cost 628) . Mike happy to accept as full and final. Unanimous . Love you
President- merging/expanding with Vets against fascism on national level. Today first march NC 300 miles to Wilmington DE called operation Roll Call. No to endless war and Yes to free/fair elections. We need more voices
Oct 17 - No Kings Day via HWOA. Oct 3 I go to europe/italy but will get our flags/table at the WKFL park
Social Media does somebody want to help? we need to advertise/share better for attendence... maybe advisory (non member) create a task force. Ann, Chris (refuge), Shirely
Gloria Wahl (assoc) welcome today as new member
Nov finish 501(c)3 status update
VFP sends monthly national report about our roster
Brandon not currently on roster because not paid any dues. Jasmine (wife) has not paid yet. Innaprop to be board member. Think mute.
Gloria comment... Purpose states Veterans
Maybe tuscany VFP chapter being created
VP Report = nothing
Secretary = Facebook group bla bla
comment = check with system,
5) Old Business: Discusses and potentially resolves any unfinished business
Jasmin not contacted, Bank account pending minutes approved,
comment 501(c)3 = retirement account possible to save taxes, other groups like 100 men/women maybe, finish soon please
RMD = required min distribution forced after a date
pick click give also an option in the future
CFC = combined federal fund program = goal to contribute, clearning house for charities as a govt employee (some agency match)
6) New Business: Introduces and discusses new topics and proposals
Next meeting Holloween? yes/ok
Mike Oct 27th Anch library = ak community action on toxic , panel discuss, earths greatest enemy movie (also local/porcupine homer), VP Bill invited (will try)
Nov 11 Vet Day = VFP tips
Mayor Val Day Bro E..
Youth Choir = volunteer for future events (maybe talke with Mark Robinson retired HS, was at peace rally, good suggestions to us (do not ask Sunrise)
Food Not Bombs = Youth + Team/Local/National
Homer Undergraound - HCOA Zines
7) Announcements: Provides an opportunity for general announcements
any? not be here until end Jan (HI) , son gave me to subscrip to Onion Mag,
8) Adjournment: Officially end the meeting - 5:40 done
Homer Veterans For Peace - Minutes Aug 29 Library 4pm
0) Before meeting comments about Baywell Printing banners and signs
1) Meeting to order: 4:02 pm on Saturday 08/29/2026 at homer library
2) Attendance: Doug V (Navy), Troy W (Army), Ruth (Aux), X (Army), Robert W (Air Force), Cunningham, Bill (Navy), Paul M (Army), Mike (Army) , Ron M (Army), Judy (Aux Treas), Bill B, Frank Q (Aux)
3) Approve past minutes: currently none available
4) Officer Reports:
Treasurer (Judy): We have $100 in cash in envelope waiting for bank account approval. She has already talked with bank, we need minutes showing approval of bank account. Frank mentioned that we need official officers.
Secretary (Frank): Reviewed our VFP state bylaws with original filing showing 3 directors and 3 incorporators. We are officially in good standing at state level. State initial report is required by bank which includes elected officers. We are an official nonprofit at a state level but this does not give us federal nonprofit status which requires we be a 501(c)3. We have an official federal EIN but not confirmed 501(c)3 yet.
Troy suggests that we get a CPA for taxes. Frank shared that if less than $50,000 income then only need to do post card filing with IRS using Hope nonprofit as example.
Pointed out that if we want local tax-exempt status in the Kenai borough then we also need a state business license.
Mike has requested from National VFP to qualify using their 501(c)3 status but this goes in circles without confirmation yet. Reviewed our website on screen with email, calendar, folders as main contact not emails.
President (Mike): Great activity as a new chapter including June 6th D-Day , July 4th parade with Billy as great vocalist. Doug mentioned to me about last meeting being a bummer, but we will grow and get stronger. We will be the most active chapter in Alaska (there in one in Fairbanks and Juneau) 25:21 Comments: maybe we can create template for other chapters to follow and maybe create/pioneer an online chapter for all the small communities. Maybe a zoom option on our websites.
Vice President (Bill): KBBI get public informed about coming Peace Events. Will reach out to the Town Crier for event notifications. Comment: There are 300+ facebook groups/pages covering Homer and it would be nice to have a strategy for using them to communicate our messages. Do we have a group now? Not sure maybe. Overview there are 3 things in FaceBook: Profile (Human), Page (top down), Group (peer to peer). Frank will create FB group and page
Old Business: Last meeting started out well. Before we could get to New Business, there was an issue about an individual communication/behavior. But, the structure was out of order for Roberts Rules of Order. Personal behavior should go to officers first and must be on the agenda. Mike gave his abbreviated version of how agenda was not followed and he felt blindsided. The issue was non-peaceful language. There were lots of details including a written apology offered by Mike. Comments included PTSD might have been triggered. We can prevent it in the future. For example, one should always address the Chair not a person within Roberts Rule of Order. Annessa is still listed as contact but she has resigned so she should be removed.
5) New Business:
Mike L. we need official board members for paperwork.
Motion-1: Nominated with second to have 3 new board members Paul, Mike M, Tim. Approved unanimously. We think 7 was a minimum not max. Currently Judy, Frank, Mike, Bill.
Motion-2: Mike L. to remove Jasman, Brandon’s wife, as unqualified but she did not resign. Agreed that she did not do anything wrong and there are no real qualifications. We move to table until we reach out to her. Unanimous vote to table.
Motion-3: Mike L. moved/seconded/unanimous approval all acting officers become official elected including Mike LeMay President, Judy Moss Treasure, Bill Barte VP, Frank Quinn Secretary.
Motion-4: Judy motion/seconded/approved unanimously to create bank account by Treasurer, President, and/or VP.
Motion-5: Frank motion/second/approved Establish 16 member guidelines to help prevent unpeaceful communication. Discussion is there a consequence if violated? First we establish guidelines then discuss outcome later.
Other Topics: Peace Event update thumbnail sketch by Mike L. Sept 20/21, Food Not Bombs group would be a good contact group.
Meeting Adjourned 5:07 pm Aug 29, 2026
Bylaws approved by the board and those in attendance at the 23 May 2026 meeting.
Article 1 - Name
Homer Veterans For Peace Brother Asasiah Chapter 187
Article 2 - Statement of Purpose
The chapter operates in alignment with the national Veterans For Peace purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to:
1.To increase public awareness of the causes and costs of war
2.To restrain our governments from intervening, overtly and covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations 3.To resist racism and repression in our home communities
4.To oppose the militarization of law enforcement
5.To end the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons
6.To seek justice for veterans and victims of war
7.To abolish war as an instrument of national policy
8.To promote a sustainable and peaceful world
Article 3 - Membership
Eligibility for membership shall be open to any person while is a member in good standing of the national Veterans For Peace organization based on approval of current local members.
Article 4 - Officers and Elections
The chapter shall be led by a democratically elected Executive Board with a majority of veterans consisting of, at minimum:
1.President - Veteran member, presides over meetings and serves as the primary contact or manages delegation of duties.
2.Vice President - Veteran member, assists the President and presides in their absence or manages delegation of duties.
3.Secretary - Veteran or Associate member, keeps accurate meeting minutes and maintains chapter records or manages delegation of duties.
4.Treasurer - Veteran or Associate member, manages chapter finances and submits annual reports or manages delegation of duties.
5.At Large Board Member - Veteran or Associate, responsibilites determined upon election and/or as needed.
Officers shall be elected for a term of one year or until a replacement is used.
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Article 5 - Meetings
Regular Meetings - The chapter shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly based on a calendar year. Any additional meetings will be defined in the Policies and Procedures.
Quorum - 25% of current voting membership shall constitute a quorum for conducting official business and voting electronically or by proxy. This includes online attendance and voting electronically or by proxy.
Meetings will be run in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order incorporating a progressive stack.
Article 6 - Policy and Procedure
All other rules and details not present in the bylaws will be defined in the policy and procedure manual.
Article 7 - Amendments
These bylaws may be amended by a 51% majority vote of all members, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing to all members and posted on the website at least 14 days prior to the meeting.