Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – Steven Foegley & Susan Armacost

Invocation – Brie Lycan

Birthdays – We sang “Happy Birthday” to no one

Announcements –

• Fundraisers Reminders & Updates
  • Fall Displays online sale started 08/01/26 Kris Williams
  • Golf Outing (09/08/26) Chris Hanson & Chris McCray
  • WeLEAD event this evening, 4-6pm @ Center Lake Pavilion to promote WBOC as a nonprofit in our community – Kris Williams
  • End of the Year Celebration, Evening of 09/30/26, Committee meeting update

Membership –

Allyson Taylor – Sponsor Stacey Leek (1st Reading)
Kristy Owens – Sponsor Michael Rees (1st Reading)
Jay Hinkel – Sponsor Brittany Lyon (1st Reading)

50/50 – Paul Heaton won $34.00

Sergeants – Abby Smith, Jim Smith and Jeff Owens harassed members by charging them $1.00 for bogus reasons.

Program – Anthony Garza introduced Judge Doug Fahl/Whitley County Vet Court.

The Whitley County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program began preparation in 2016 for the implementation of a Problem-Solving Court in Whitley County.  The Veterans Treatment Court has a purpose of helping participants achieve total abstinence from drugs and/or alcohol, address mental health issues, be diverted from prison or jail, and to have a more satisfying law-abiding life.  

The Veterans Treatment Court is designed to reduce re-arrests, promote self-sufficiency through employment and education, and to help veterans remain in the community as a productive and responsible member of society.

The Veterans Treatment Court program is voluntary.  Veterans must want to participate in this program.  The judge, court staff, supervision officers, treatment counselors, and other team members will guide and assist each person, but the final responsibility is theirs.  The participants must be motivated to make these changes and commit to a totally sober and healthy life.

The program involves working jointly with the court, community supervision, treatment providers, the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefit Administration, veterans service organizations, service officers, and other key team members, all dedicated to the participant’s recovery.

It is important that the veteran understands the long-term commitment required by this program.  He/She will become involved with support group meetings, attend substance abuse treatment (if indicated), participate in mental health treatment (if indicated), be subject to strict community supervision, submit to random drug testing, and make regular appearances in court.

Optimistic Quote – “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” – Aristotle

Next Week’s Program – Warsaw Municipal Airport/Nick King