- Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2014 02:06
The May meeting of the Monessen Veterans Council was opened by President Ron Chromulak. Bob Gilotty led the group in the pledge to the flag.
Chromulak gave the chairman's report. Belle Vernon AL Post 659 will have their caisson in the parade. Trinity High School ROTC will be participating as will the Mon Valley Hospital and the Tribune Review Newspaper. Other organizations have been contacted and will be getting back to the council shortly.
Don Rattay, a Monessen veteran, wishes to be in the parade with his jeep and caisson. Rattay has participated in many of the Vet parades. He is welcome to be included in the lineup.
Gilotty reported that the booklet ads are moving along smoothly, but his present health condition has slowed him up and he may not be able to continue. Billy reported he is willing to step in and continue the job. Forms are available for anyone who wishes to get them out. Discussion was held on the price for patron ads and a suggestion was made to make it a $5 minimum for a patron ad. Discussion held again on repeat visits to different places and should be avoided.
Tag day is set for June 14 at Walmart and July 12 at K-Mart. The 8 to 10 a.m. and the 10 to noon time slots are covered. The noon to 2 p.m. has three people and we need one more person. The 2 to 4 p.m. time slot needs four people to fill in. The Boy Scouts have been contacted and will be helping out. Billy contacted Barb Janosik and the ladies will be assisting again this year.
Vlasic reported that Retired Lt. Col. Mark Mourier, a Monessen native, has accepted to be the principal speaker and parade marshal. Mark is a 34 year Army veteran and is a school teacher in North Carolina. An e-mail has been received from a Cal U musical group and they would like to participate in the parade on a float.
