General Membership Meeting Agenda

General Membership Meeting Agenda📅 Date: June 26, 2025🕕 Time: [Insert Time]📍 Location:3518 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Phone: (210) 732-1891

1. Call to Order

• Commander Pete Bernal

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Moment of Silence

• Opening Prayer – [Assigned Member or Chaplain]

2. Swearing-In Ceremonies

• A. Officer Installation

  • Cynthia [Last Name] sworn in as Chairwoman of Family, Friends & Allies of AGIF

• B. New Member Inductions

  • Motion to accept all pending applications

  • Administer Oath of Membership

  • Official welcome (issue pins, bylaws, cards as available)

3. Treasurer’s Report

• Review of financial standing

• BBQ Fundraiser Recap: Total raised, breakdown of costs, next steps

• Motion to approve report

4. Officer Updates

• Resignation of Vice Commander [First] Martinez

• Motion to accept with thanks for service

• Discuss process to fill vacancy

5. IRS Status Review

• Compare 501(c)(4) vs. 501(c)(19) structures

• How status affects endorsements, auxiliary, donations

• Motion: Assign review task force

6. State Conference Preparation (This Weekend)

• Confirm eligibility for 10 delegate votes

• Vote tonight to elect 10 delegates + alternates

• Logistics: credentialing, travel, table setup, lodging

• Motion to approve delegate list

7. National Conference Participation

• Motion to approve $1,000 for chapter table at National Conference

• Goal: Represent chapter, promote work, meet National Commander

• Discuss delegation, table design, travel plans

8. VASH Voucher Outreach Committee Update

• Report from VASH Outreach Committee

  • Status of outreach to landlords

  • Partnerships with HUD, city, and local orgs

  • Challenges and wins

• Open floor for suggestions

• Motion (if needed) to support next outreach phase

9. Chapter Rebranding Discussion

• Brainstorm and propose new chapter names

  • (e.g., Legacy Chapter, Valor Front, Tejas Unity)

• Vote or assign rebranding committee

10. Marketing & Storefront Initiative

• Gear: t-shirts, hats, pins

• Propose vendors/platform

• Motion to approve marketing budget of $[Insert Amount]

• Assign point of contact

11. Veteran Tax Advocacy – 2026 Planning

• Property tax exemptions, education, and clinic support

• Motion to create outreach and legislative tracking team

12. Good of the Forum

• Member announcements

• Recognition

• Open forum

13. Adjournment

• Motion to adjourn

• Closing statement/prayer