Guests: JROTC Instructors: William Crawford (Konawaena) and Bernard Garcia (Kealakehe), Konawaena Cadets: C/LTC David Jennings and C/MAJ Country Denis. Grateful for all the support that AL Post 20 have shown. Also, Konawaena Rifle team is looking for a Coach. Anyone interested contact myself (James H).

Motion to approve March Minutes by Paul Kelley, seconded by John Ferris.

Motion approved.

TREASURER REPORT: Nestorio Domingo. balance for April 8, 2025 is $11,583.52. Motion to approve the Finance Officer’s Report by Jim Hussey (upon audit), seconded by Paul Kelley. Motion approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

DISTRICT IV HAWAII: Antonio Gaspar reported on the many activities and meetings he attended since the last meeting. His detailed report is available upon request. Motion by Antonio to continue Adopt-a-HWY project for another year. Seconded by Paul Kelley. Motion approved.

HOMELESS PROGRAM: No report

BUILDING/OPERATIONS: No report

HONOR GUARD: Rico reports at present we can no longer except old flags due to storage space; this is until we can properly dispose of currently stored flags. Jim H. will contact VFW- Kona and see if they can except flags for us in the interim.

SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES: James H. reports that the PTA Open house has been postponed until further notice.

Jim H. reports on D.C Conference on Hawaii priorities: Taking care of Red Hill victims and PTA lease extension. King Kamehameha Parade, Saturday 7 JUN at 9:00 am. Post 20 Flag Day Ceremony, at 10:00 am Saturday 14 JUN at Ekahi Loft parking lot (Jim H to coordinate fire permit). State Convention 19-20 JUN. Fourth of July Parade will be on a Friday this year.

NEW BUSINESS: New Officers current slate: CDR James Hokoana, 1^st Vice Susan Bickell, 2^nd Vice John Ferris, Adjutant Antonio Gaspar, Finance Officer Nestorio Domingo, Judge Advocate Antonio Gaspar, Chaplain Alex Okimoto, Historian Jim Hussey. Elections to be held in May, installation in July.

OLD BUSINESS: Boy Scout gift card sale, please see Susan to get some to buy or sell to help support their organization.

BIRTHDAYS: 4/2 Keoni Babcock, 4/6 Donald Eller, 4/9 Richard Pinkerton, 4/20 Jack Stranger, 4/23 Gary Uriu, 4/28 Al Nakaula.

ILLNESS/DEATH: None reported

Further Business: James H announced that the Veterans of Hawaii will hold their 4^th annual reunion on 19-20 SEP 2025 at KMC in Volcano NP. Call Brenda at 808-383-8410 for more information. Also discussed CRSC/CRDP retired military eligibility, VA phone App for veterans enrolled with VA Healthcare and the VA are now authorizing massage therapy. Any questions come down to Umeke’s, we meet every Wednesday at 9:00 am for coffee or join us at our monthly meetings.

Benediction, POW/MIA Closing ceremony, Salute

ADJOURN: 4:38 PM. Next meeting 1600, February 12, 2025, at Ekahi Loft. Dress is blue shirt.

Submitted by James Hokoana, 1^st Vice.