Present: Susan Bickell, Commander, James Hokoana, 1st Vice, John Ferris, 2^nd Vice, Antonio Gaspar, Adj/Judge Advocate, Nestorio Domingo, Treasurer, Jim Hussey, Historian

Absent: Chaplain, Alex Okimoto, Dave Carlson, Alt NEC, Rex Corpuz, Sgt at Arms

Guests: None

Speaker: None

Motion to approve April Minutes by John F, seconded by Jim T.

Motion accepted.

TREASURER REPORT: Nestorio Domingo reports: typo error, item 65, check # 1644 dated 7 Jul 25 (it should be 7 May 25). Balance as of May 14, 2025 is $8,752.91. Motion to approve the Finance Officer’s Report by Jim Hussey (upon audit), seconded by John F. 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 reminded Adopt-a-HWY will be this Saturday 5/15 at 0600-0800. All available please come out to help.

HOMELESS PROGRAM: No report

BUILDING/OPERATIONS: No report

HONOR GUARD: Rico reports 4 scheduled funeral honors for month of May. Highlighting (4) regular AL participants: Rico, Jim H, James H & Ricky U.

SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES: Jim H. reports Memorial Day is Monday 5/26 at 11:00. Although Post 4 is hosting event, however, Minoru is asking for any additional help to come at 8:00 am. Jim H. motion to purchase a wreath of up to $150.00, seconded by Jim T, Motion accepted.

Flag Day- Saturday, 14 Jun- Flag retirement ceremony-location TBD, King Kamehameha Day Parade will be Saturday 7 Jun at Old airport at 7:30 am to set up trailer, State Convention 19-20 JUN, Fourth of July Parade will be on a Friday this year.

NEW BUSINESS: Boy Scouts invite for Veterans Memorial service at 10:00 am on Sunday, 1 Jun at the Kealakekua Hongwangi mission between First Hawaiian bank and Bank of Hawaii.

Jim H reports that Harbor House is offering a 20% discount for veterans, law enforcement officers and firefighters.

Antonio reports on past years donations to Child welfare. Jim H motion to donate $300.00, second by James H. Motion accepted.

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

Election of Officers: Commander-James Hokoana, 1^st Vice-Susan Bickell, 2^nd Vice-John Ferris, Finance Officer- Nestorio Domingo, Adjutant-Antonio Gaspar, Judge Advocate-Antonio Gaspar, Chaplain-Alex Okimoto, Historian-Jim Hussey.

No new nominations, Adjutant- Antonio G. Cast 1 vote. Election passed. Installation of new Officers at July Meeting.

BIRTHDAYS: 5/2 Frederick Dosher, 5/7 William Hilberg and Alex Okimoto, 5/8 Edward Corona, 5/9 Wayne Tanaka, 5/28 Henry Hills, 5/20 Mel Behasa

ILLNESS/DEATH: None reported

Further Business: James H. reports that this month we celebrate: on 5/8 the 106^th Anniversary of the St Louis Caucus, on 5/11 Mother’s Day, 5/17 Armed Forces Day, 5/23 is National Poppy Day it will also coincide with our Veteran visit next Friday at the Regency at Hualalai, 11:00 am. Noted: Jim H (and wife Cheryl) Rico P, Mel B, John F, myself and Susan B will attend. They will be honoring residential veterans with the revealing of a veterans wall, Lunch will follow.

Kealakehe’s JROTC sent two cadets (along with 9 others from around the State) to the Drill team Nationals at Daytona beach, FL (May 2-4). All performed well, but competition was tough. They didn’t past the 1^st round. What an achievement to even make it to that level. Job well done, Cadets!

Saturday 5/17 will be the Youth Golf fundraising tournament

Reminder- 1^st & 3^rd Thursday at 6pm is movie night at Elks Lodge

Benediction, POW/MIA Closing ceremony, Salute

ADJOURN: 4:39 PM. Next meeting 1600, June 11, 2025, at Ekahi Loft. Dress is blue shirt.

Submitted by James Hokoana, 1^st Vice.