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May 16, 2006
TUESDAY, 6:00 P.M.
1., CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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Third Floor Conference room
Chula Vista Police Department
ROLL CALL Robert White P Stephen Millikin _ E_.A.Y. Casillas P Sherry Strothers _E_
Gene Pellerin _P_ William Poindexter P , Bobby Price—P—.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. ACTION ITEMS
Biography Updates- Bob White stated that 3 updates were made in the biographies. Bob added that he spoke to
Salem Bachar's wife and she is very appreciative of tht, biography. Brian Webber, who was KIA in Vietnam was
also updated. Bob mentioned that Webber's family contacted him to update him on the biography and provided
him with a picture of Webber. The last biography to be :tpdated was Silva, who was KIA in Iraq. His family
contacted Bob and mentioned that Silva also received the State of Hawaii Medal of Honor.
Street names- Bob White mentioned that 14 street names will qo up in the Lomas Verde area within the next two
weeks McMillin informed Bob today that a park is also in the planning stages.
• Veteran Park Update- The dedication is scheduled for Saturday, May 20th at 10 am.
Veterans Home Update- Bob White mentioned that there are currently 370 residents at the home. He also
discussed the Golden Games and the 5th Anniversary/Founders Day.
Veteran of the Year- AY Casillas mentioned that he had a meeting with Goodrich in which he provided them with
an application and information for the Veteran of the Year. They agreed to post it in their paper. Star News also
agreed to post it. The deadline to turn in applications still remains July 15, 2006. Leonard Miranda added that he
will post an announcement in the CVPD newsletter.
Steve Millikin Update- Bobby Price mentioned that Steve Arends emailed him an update on Steve Millikin. He
mentioned that Steve Millikin had a relapse and is back in the hospital.
Veteran's Walk- The Veteran's walk is planned for 11/04/06. Bobby Price mentioned that Wal-Mart and
Pechangas are possible sponsors.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
COMISSIONERS COMMENTS:
7. ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 20, 2006 in the Chula Vista Police Department
Admin. Conference Room, 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista at 6:00 pm.
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