Members Present (35): Beasley, Blueford, Brown, Charlton, Coyle, Davidson, Earp, Fite, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Henerson, Hunter, Keesee, Lewit, Lilly, Lucas, Maston, Mathews, Miles, Morris, Painter, Parrish, Perry, Schendel, Silber, Simmons, Taylor, Thompson, Vanhoozier, Vissani, Wade, Williamson, Wilson, Witten, Yearout

Guests (1): Joseph Collins from the WWII Museum of the NRV

Community Service Hours: 77

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Call to Order

President Perry called the meeting to order. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer led by Vanhoozier

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Approval of Previous Minutes

The minutes of the July 16, 2026, meeting were submitted for approval. 

• Motion: Charlton

• Second: G. Morris
• The motion passed unanimously.

• Program- President Perry introduced Joseph Collins of the WWII Museum of the NRV.  Joe explained why he quit his job and started a 501-C3 nonprofit museum.  It all started with his son’s history class and a field trip.  He spent many years in the USMC and Army Airborne.  The museum isn’t a promotion of war or a downplay of other wars.  The museum exists as his grandfathers served honorably and he was intrigued with the Greatest Generation. His goal was to have a museum to educate our youth and expose them to the virtues and heroism demonstrated during WWII.  The museum opened in November 2025 and had over 400 school children visit. Joe is a jumper with the WWII airborne demonstration team and jumps in honor of a WWII veteran. Every exhibit in the museum is interactive with sites and sounds.  Every item in the museum has a story that needs to be told. The museum is located at 1531 N. Main St, Blacksburg where the old Aztec rental used to be and next to Village Groomers and up from Food Lion. Joe can find information on your veteran if you have a full name and/or service number. Great Q&A followed. The museum is open Thursday-Friday 0900-1400 (9am-2pm) and Saturday 0900-1600 (9am-4pm).  See business card below.

Committee Reports and Floor Comments

• New 16X24 Stage: President Perry statedwe need to practice stage assembly probably on a Saturday.
• KWTF: Wade briefed they are working on setting up posters. Need to work on getting vendors.  Need help with the festival on 9/17
• Board Meeting: Next week

Upcoming Speakers and Events (Please share suggested guest speakers with Bruce Board for scheduling.)

• August 13 – Peter Hayes of Senior Care Relations

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Meeting Location Changes (2026)

Meetings moved from the Holiday Inn to Kiwanis Park on the following dates:

• August 20, September 17, October 15

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Canceled Meetings Due to Holidays

• November 26
• December 24
• December 31

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Additional Comments

Members are reminded to check the weekly attendance roster and record any community service hours completed.

Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary