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Minutes: 16 May 2026

Minutes: 16 May 2026

FreedomSystem Board Meeting Summary May 16, 2026 The FreedomSystem Board of Directors met on May 16, 2026, at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Board Business The Board approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and...
Beyond Survival – Learning

Beyond Survival – Learning

Learning Importance to Veterans I didn’t set out to create a blog series on this topic. But after re-reading my last article, I realized something — this conversation is needed. The number of people who read it (or at least clicked on it) was higher than I expected....
Minutes: 2025 October 11

Minutes: 2025 October 11

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Location: Elkhart County Community Foundation, E. Jackson St., Elkhart, INTime: 10:00 AM Call to Order: The meeting was called to order in due form by President K. Holmes, who also delivered the opening and closing prayers. Roll Call of...
2025 Sep 13

2025 Sep 13

FreedomSystem.org – Business Meeting MinutesSaturday, September 13th, 2025Elkhart County Community Foundation, E. Jackson St, Elkhart, IN10:00 AM The meeting was opened in due form by President K. Holmes. Guest Chaplain E. Wayne Hawn gave the opening (and closing)...
2025- Aug 23

2025- Aug 23

Meeting MinutesDate: Saturday, August 23, 2025Location: Elkhart County Community Foundation, E. Jackson St, Elkhart, IndianaTime: 10:00 AM The meeting was opened in due form by President K. Holmes. Guest Chaplain E. Wayne Hawn led the opening and closing prayers....