AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

08 October 2024

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1900 hrs.  08 October 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Michael Harris – Present     

1^st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2^nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Excused

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Present

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Present    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Present

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

17 Members in Attendance

1 SAL Member

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Rick Ebb – Post/Squadron 252

                                 John Freeland – DAV

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Garry Totty, Second by Doree Boger.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger

• September 2024 Finance Report
  • Deposit           $0.00
  • Bills-checks             -147.75
  • Membership           -315.00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 75
• Balance as of September 30, 2024, $11,304.54.

Motion to accept report by Tim Morris, Second by Charles Teague.

The financial report for September 2024 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

• Motion made by Doree to draft a letter to bank so an account can be created for SAL. Second by Dave Everett. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

52% of 2025 (108 of 208) Goal, as of October 8, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2025. This is still your best option. If you are a 10-year member, you will still get a renewal note from National. You are paid up, just see membership chair with questions/concerns. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

Showing movie “Down Periscope” in honor of Navy Birthday.

• October 13, 2024, 1800 Hrs.

 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett – Not doing well.

Don Harris – Out of Hospital.

Rich Carney – Back in hospital, Heart/Lung concerns.

Ed Wickham – Back operation.

George and Connie Wallace – Prayers for storm relief.

 

Unfinished Business

• Commander Michael Harris
  • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • Service Officer
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.
• Dave Everett
  • 1919 Family AL Vehicle Plates are in!
    • They have all three Legion organizations listed.
      • American Legion.
      • American Legion Auxiliary.
      • Sons of American Legion.
    • Will be available for purchase at $10.00 each.
    • See Dave or another officer if you would like to purchase.
  • Christmas Fund
    • Business Donations/Sponsorships are needed.
    • Goal is to sponsor four or five families for Christmas Dinner.

 

New Business

• John Freeland
  • Disabled American Veterans
    • Department Service Officer
    • Came in to discuss his role helping veterans needing assistance with VA records/cases.
    • Left his business cards, contact Dave for more information.
  • VFW Post 5864 is requesting we pay $350 month rent.
    • Agreement was signed to provide $300 donation each month until end of our physical year, 30 Jun 2025. It will be revisited at that time to see if we can pay the additional amount.
    • Vote was held to pay the entire monthly amount in one lump sum.
      • Will pay $2700 to cover rent of 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Jun 2025.
    • The agreement incorporated the below statements:
      • Donation includes the office the AL currently occupies.
      • There will be no additional monthly fees/bill attached to the rent or agreement.
      • All AL fundraising/gaming proceeds will stay with the AL
      • All AL/ALA/SAL meeting days and times will remain the same and cannot be moved by VFW business management.
      • All AL/ALA/SAL official functions that are booked in advance when no other post functions, either internal or external are booked for that day and time, cannot be cancelled due to other business that want to be book on the same day and time frame. This would include any internal or external business, paid or unpaid.
      • AL poker tournament cannot be changed from weekly Saturday 1200 to 1600 HRS.
    • During the discussion with VFW, it was suggested to hold an ALL Organization get together event.
      • To raise community involvement.
      • Get more member involvement, from all organizations.
    • Army / Navy Game.
      • 14 Dec 2024 1500 Hrs.
    • VFW Events.
      • Professional Wrestling
        • 13 Oct 2024 1400 Hrs.
      • Fish Fry
        • 18 Oct 2024 1600 to 1900 Hrs.

 

Good of the Legion

• District Meeting
  • Sullivan Post 139
  • October 13, 2025
• Dave Everett
  • Gaming time is officially 12:00 pm to 12:00 am.
  • Motion made to move forward to explore Euchre Tournament
    • Saturdays, Time TBD
    • Motion Carried.
  • Phil Martinez
    • Daughters of Revolutionary War.
      • Provides the following to Vietnam Veterans.
        • ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans’ book.
        • A Daughters of Revolutionary War Pin.
        • Take a picture of you with them.
        • Thank you card for serving.
        • Letter from Daughters of Revolutionary War.
      • This is a way for you Vietnam Veterans to receive the ‘Welcome Home’ you did not get.
      • If interested, contact Phil.
        
        

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $40.00.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 2012 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 12 NOV 2024.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10 September 2024

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1904 hrs.  10 September 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Michael Harris – Present     

1^st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2^nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett- Present

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Present    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Excused

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Excused

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

13 Members in Attendance

1 SAL Member

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Rick Ebb – District 7 Vice Commander

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Michael Roderick, Second by Garry Totty.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – Doree Boger

• August 2024 Finance Report
  • Deposit           $2,065.00
  • Bills-checks             -72
  • Membership           -405.00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00
• Balance as of August 31, 2024, $11,767.29

Motion to accept report by Dave Everett, Second by Tim Morris.

The financial report for August unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

50% of 2025 (104 of 208) Goal, as of August 13, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2025. This is still your best option. If you are a 10-year member, you will still get a renewal note from National. You are paid up, just see membership chair with questions/concerns. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

Showing movie “Down Periscope” in honor of Navy Birthday.

• October 13, 2024, 1400 Hrs.

 

 Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Larry Ross - Hospitalization

Don Harris - Hospitalization

Rich Carney – Out of Hospital

Ed Clark – Knee Replacement August 15

 

Unfinished Business

• Commander Michael Harris
  • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • Service Officer
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.
• Dave Everett
  • 1919 Family AL Vehicle Plates are in!
    • They have all three Legion organizations listed.
      • American Legion.
      • American Legion Auxiliary.
      • Sons of American Legion.
    • Will be available for purchase at $10.00 each.
    • See Dave or another officer if you would like to purchase.
  • Commander Michael Harris
    • AUSA Golf outing.
    • August 30, 2024, at Valle Vista.
    • We had one Foursome representing Post 1919.
  • Christmas Fund
    • Business Donations/Sponsorships are needed.
    • Goal is to sponsor four or five families for Christmas Dinner.
  • Garage Sale has not been locked in.
    • This year’s fell through due to location insurance requirements.
    • Looking to host either here or another location Spring 2025.
    • Anyone with suggestions of location, contact Commander or another officer.

 

New Business

• VFW Post 5864 is requesting we pay $350 month rent.
  • Vote was held to pay $300 a month until end of our physical year, 30 Jun 2025. It will be revisited at that time to see if we can pay the additional amount.
  • Vote was held to pay the entire monthly amount in one lump sum.
    • Will pay $2700 to cover rent of 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Jun 2025.
  • There will be a written agreement to be signed by both Commanders and one officer of each Post with specific items listed. Most likely the Treasurer of each.
    • Rent includes the office the AL currently occupies.
    • There will be no additional monthly fees/bill attached to the rent or agreement.
    • All AL fundraising/gaming proceeds will stay with the AL
    • All AL/ALA/SAL meeting days and times will remain the same and cannot be moved by VFW business management.
    • All AL/ALA/SAL official functions that are booked in advance when no other post functions, either internal or external are booked for that day and time, cannot be cancelled due to other business that want to be book on the same day and time frame. This would include any internal or external business, paid or unpaid.
    • AL poker tournament cannot be changed from weekly Saturday 1200 to 1600 HRS.
  • All motions listed above Carried.

 

Good of the Legion

• Rick Ebb, District 7 Vice Commander
  • District Meeting
    • Sullivan Post 139
    • October 13, 2025
  • Dave Everett
    • Dexter and Connor Albright Story detailing Connor’s journey from Boys State
    • Hoosier Legionnaire
      • No longer mailed.
      • Can access via internet.
        • Hoosier Legionnaire - Indiana Legion
      • If need a copy or cannot access, please notify Dave Everett or any officer.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• None this week.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• As September 11 approaches, several members gave accounts of where they were at the time of the Twin Towers collapse.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $22.75.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 2002 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 08 OCT 2024.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13 August 2024

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1902 hrs.   14 August 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Michael Harris – Present     

1^st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2^nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett- Present

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Absent    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Present

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

 

18 Members in Attendance

1 SAL Member

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Jesse Brown – District 7 Commander

                                 Rick Ebb – District 7 Vice Commander

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Doree Boger, Second by Michael Roderick.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – Doree Boger

• July 2024 Finance Report
  • Deposit           $2,058.00
  • Bills-checks             00
  • Membership           00
    • -1575.00 to AL National
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00
• Balance as of July 31, 2024, $10,977.01

Motion to accept report by Phil Martinez, Second by Garry Totty.

The financial report for May unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

43% of 2025 Goal, as of August 13, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2025. This is still your best option. If you are a 10-year member, you will still get a renewal note from National. You are paid up, just see membership chair with questions/concerns. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total.

September 1, 2024 is cut-off for Early Bird renewal. Looking to do an Early Bird Dinner ?

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Larry Ross - Hospitalization

Ralph Schuster – Parkinson’s

Rich Carney – Pneumonia

Ed Clark – Knee Replacement August 15

 

Unfinished Business

• Commander Michael Harris
  • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • Service Officer
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.
• Dave Everett
  • 1919 Family AL Vehicle Plates are in!
    • They have all three Legion organizations listed.
      • American Legion.
      • American Legion Auxiliary.
      • Sons of American Legion.
    • Will be available for purchase at $10.00 each.
    • See Dave or another officer if you would like to purchase.
  • Commander Michael Harris
    • ASA Golf outing.
    • August 30, 2024 at Valle Vista.
    • Tee time 0830.
    • We are sponsoring Four (4) spots.
  • Christmas Fund
    • Business Donations/Sponsorships are needed.
    • Goal is to sponsor four or five families for Christmas Dinner.
  • Garage Sale has not been locked in.
    • May need to postpone until Spring 2025.

 

New Business

• None

 

Good of the Legion

• Rick Ebb, District 7 Vice Commander
  • POW/MIA Recognition
    • September 20, 2024
    • Downtown Indianapolis
  • District Meeting
    • September 14, 2024.
  • Vietnam Wall
    • Morgan County Fair Grounds
    • August 18, 2024Rick Ebb, District 7 Vice Commander
  • Dave Everett
    • Dexter and Connor Albright Story detailing Connor’s journey from Boys State to Second LT US Space Force was posted on the American Legion Department of Indiana Website August 7, 2024.
      • https://www.indianalegion.org/post/a-legacy-of-service-the-albright-family-s-journey-from-hoosier-boys-state-to-the-space-force?utm_campaign=6890e662-bade-458a-ba75-fd74b911cfb8&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=b8430251-9ae6-4751-b25b-2d1253b8b09a
    • Hoosier Legionnaire
      • No longer mailed.
      • Can access via internet.
        • Hoosier Legionnaire - Indiana Legion
      • Jay Collier
        • 50 Year Member!

 Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• • The book of Job in the Christian Bible is one of the most compelling examples of perseverance in the face of unimaginable suffering. At the hands of Satan he lost all of his children, wealth and his health. He suffered horrible and painful skin sores. His close friends and even his wife urged him to curse God and give up. But he maintained his faith and refused to turn against God. Job’s unwavering faith in the face of adversity was and is a testament to his unending trust in God’s plan. Despite intense grief and physical pain, he sought wisdom and remained true to his faith. In the end, God restored Job’s fortunes and blessed him with more that he had before his trials began. His story encourages believers to remain faithful and resilient, trusting that God has a purpose for our suffering and will ultimately bring about from our trials.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• As September 11 approaches, Dave Everett gave a story of his deployment to the Middle East within days after the terrorist attack. He was working outside on base burying cable lines/connections. All of sudden an explosion. Then another, and another and another. He and a coworker hit the deck thinking they are under attack. As it turns out, ORD Disposal was discarding several suspicious unattended packages.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $40.00.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1942 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be held at 1900 hrs. on 10 SEP 2024.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

09 July 2024

 

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1902 hrs.   09 July 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

 

 

Commander              Michael Harris – Present     

1^st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2^nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett- Present

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Absent    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Present

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

 

20 Members in Attendance

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Joe Allen – Department Southern Vice Commander

                                 Dirk Titus – SAL

                                 Rick Ebb – District 7 Vice Commander

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Garry Totty, Second by Phil Martinez.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – Doree Boger

• June Finance Report 2024
  • Deposit           $0.00
  • Bills-checks             -249.64
  • Membership           -35.00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00
• Balance as of June 30, 2024, $11,094.01

Motion to accept report by Dave Everett, Second by Michael Roderick.

The financial report for May unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

104% of Goal, as of June 11, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2025. This is still your best option. If you are a 10-year member, you will still get a renewal note from National. You are paid up, just see membership chair with questions/concerns. National has a 3-year program at $45 each, $135 total.

September 1, 2024 is cut-off for Early Bird renewal.

Looking to do an Early Bird Dinner ??

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

John McLain - Surgery

Ralph Schuster – Parkinson’s

Joe Vidales - Back

 

Unfinished Business

• None

 

New Business

• Commander
  • ASA Golf outing.
  • August 30, 2024 at Valle Vista.
  • Tee time 0830.
  • We will sponsor up to Four (4) spots.
  • Participants needed.

 

• Commander
  • Four (4) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Chaplain
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • Service Officer
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.

 

• Commander
  • Reading of the amended By-Laws.
    • Article XIII of Post 1919 By-Laws.
      • SAL Amendment.
      • Read Aloud by Commander.
        •  
        • Vote to adopt amended By-Laws adopted 100 % by attending members.
      • Boys State Committee
        • One of our boys was selected as the Top 6 candidates.
        • AL Auxiliary
          • Meeting with their candidates sent.
        • We will have a joint meeting around September 2024 to discuss how it went with the girls.

Good of the Legion

• Joe Allen, Department Southern Vice Commander
  • Convention
    • July 10-14, 2024.
    • Marriott East Indianapolis.
  • Buddy Check
    • Call members you haven’t seen in a while.
    • One way to help with membership retention.
  • District Meeting
    • August to be organizational meeting.
  • Rick Ebb, District 7 Vice Commander
    • Meeting with several veteran’s organizations to see what how they can help our veterans.
  • Franklin Train Show
    • August 3-4, 2024.
    • Franklin, IN.
    • Michael Roderick has information and sign-up sheets for volunteers.
    • Will be approximately 350 vendors.
  • Greenwood VFW Riders
    • Tim Morris
      • Ride was to raid money for college / trade school scholarships.
        • Raised $4000.
      • Dave Everett
        • Motion to purchase up to $200 worth of AL vehicle plates with 1919 Family.
          • They will have all three Legion organizations listed.
            • American Legion.
            • American Legion Auxiliary.
            • Sons of American Legion.
          • Will be available for purchase at $10.00 each.
        • Tim Morris
          • Represented Post 1919 at the Greenwood Freedom Festival.
        • Planting Trees/Shrubs
          • 20 Jul 2024.
          • Planting 16 shrubs and 7 trees.
          • Per city of Greenwood instruction.
          • Needing help to plant.
          • Most have been donated.
            • Needing help to purchase additional shrubs/trees.
              • 3 additional shrubs needed.
                • Approximately $45 each, $135 total.
              • 4 additional trees needed.
                • Approximately $90 each, $360 total.
              • Doree Boger to personally donate $135.
              • Tim Morris made motion to donate up to $800, Charles Teague second.
              • Motion Carried.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• • The battle of Fredericksburg was a one-sided Civil War encounter that left thousands of Union troops dead or wounded after a failed attempt to overrun a firmly entrenched Confederate Army. Wave after wave of Union soldiers were cut down as they tried in vain to smash through a stone wall that protected the Confederates. The ground was soon littered with wounded, whose cries for help filled the air during lulls in the fighting. Those cries reached the ears of teenage Confederate soldier Richard Kirkland, who begged his general for permission to give water and aid to the injured. After the general reluctantly agreed, Kirkland gathered several canteens of water and went over the wall. In full view of both the Union and Confederate troops, Kirkland gave water and comfort to the wounded soldiers. Firing from both sides stopped and was soon replaced by cheers and applause. Hostilities resumed whenever Kirkland went back over the wall to get more supplies and stopped whenever he returned. The strange spectacle continued well into the night, with Kirkland reaching most of the wounded. For his uncommon act of compassion, both sides dubbed Richard Kirkland “The Angel Of Marye’s Heights.”

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• Several people gave brief stories of specific instances of time in service.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $42.00.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be held at 1900 hrs. on 13 AUG 2024.