Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes - 11 August 2026

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

11 AUGUST 2026

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1901hrs. 11 AUGUST 2026 by Commander Tim Morris with appropriate opening ceremonies.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Present 

1st Vice                     Terry Smiley – Present

2nd Vice                    Dirk Titus – Present

Chaplain                   Dale Berger – Present

Sgt At Arms              Johnny Dixon – Present

Adjutant                   Joe Vidales – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Pam Smith – Present

                                 John Hendrix – Present

 

18 Legion Members in Attendance

5 guests

 

Welcome guests:

John Dickey, Linda (John’s Daughter) and Ray (son in law), Vince Moran, Phillip Smith.

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees

Motion to approve minutes by John Hendrix - Second, Dale Berger.

Motion carried.

  

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger finance office ill Terry Smiley presented report.

  • August 2026 Finance Report
    • Deposit $143.00
    • Bills-checks -$80.40
    • Membership $675.00
    • Christmas $1232.81
      • Total $1970.41
    • Balance as of EOM August 2026 - $24,101.66
    • Money spent was for website (2months).

Motion to accept report by Gary Totty. Second by Terry Smiley.

The financial report for unanimously approved as distributed. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Terry Smiley

  • Membership starts a new year, 98 members signed up. Our tentative goal is 230. Would like to be first in district to meet.
  • Early bird cutoff for paying early is September 1. We will be voting on an early bird October dinner with a tentative date of October 17th.
  • Terry Smiley makes motion to approve up to $750.00 for the early bird dinner. Menu tentatively is grilled pork chops, mac and cheese and more. Motion made by Chairperson of Membership second through discussion. Question asked for the drawing for early birds to win a PUFL, do you have to be present to win? Answer was no. Motion was passed unanimously.
  • Commander Tim Morris presented 100% membership award 25/26 for post 1919 to Chair Terry Smiley and placed the 100% membership banner on top of Post 1919 Legion Flag.

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

  • Next meeting date: 27 August 2026 1800hrs.
  • SAL Squad 1919 met July 23rd to help man the outreach booth at the Johnson County Fair. Terry Miley, Dirk Titus, Tim Traub, Liam Scruggs, and Michael Harris were there. Had some members sign up and have names to call. Thanks to Mike Harris for being the point man.
  • Representative Shreve invited several members to attend a Purple Heart ceremony to the grandson of a World War l veteran. VFW Commander Rodney Davis and AL Commander Tim Morris attended.
  • Blood drive on 25th July was light.
  • SAL District Meetings

Aug 16 – Jasonville

Nov 22 – Mooresville

Feb 21 – Brazil

April 18 - Greenwood

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Will be hearing more about the Filipino event that happened at 252.
  • August 1 at AL 252 was the Filipino culture event Vince will talk more about it.
  • August 4 Coast Guard Birthday movie is The Guardian that week.
  • Air Force Birthday will be showing the movie 12 0’clock high.
  • Movies coming up are Pirates of the Caribbean, Secondhand Lions, and Star Trek 4.
  • Dave Everett said the poker committee had requested a trial period for Poker on Wednesday nights at 7pm with cash games at 5pm. Get the word out.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Ron McCoy – Keep in Prayer.

Ralph Schuester – Home, feeling better

Bob Bargers’ service dog passed away praying to get one soon.

 

Unfinished Business

  • Mike Palmer mentioned riding in the Nation Legacy Run which is this month. I leave Indianapolis and go to Lincoln, Nebraska and go though Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, finishing up in Kentucky. Completing 1800 miles on a motorcycle will report on the next meeting and taking a lot of pictures.
  • Mike Harris talked about the parades for the summer ending with the Franklin parade. A very good community outreach with wanting to sign up for Boys Sate and Girls State.
  • Commander Tim Morris talked about the good it does for our organizations to get out there to the public and be seen and wanted to thank all who participated. Also wanted an after-action report on the table at the fair, 2 things that we want to continue doing and 2 things that we need to work on.
  • Gary stated that need applications for all organizations and not to share space with another Legion. Mike stated he had a gentleman that could not join the military due to his back, but he wanted to donate $60.00 to the Christmas fund. Gave to Finance officer. To get more children friendly displays to get parents to stop at table. Dale Berger said had number to Big Boys Bakery and they said they would donate donuts or cake anytime we needed.
  • Vince Moran from AL 252 to communicate between posts to help.
  • Dirk Titus mentioned that not a lot of people know about scholarships for their children and can be used as a recruiting tool.
  • Contract signed for our office at $350.00 good for another year.
  • Bonding working on getting it completed.
  • Membership chairs need completed Terry Smiley will come around and ask.
  • Dale Berger went over notes on District Meeting at Worthington, IN.
  • Next District Meeting 22 August in Brazil, IN, Then 12 September in Jasonville at 1300hrs.
  • Hat was passed for donations to Holiday Party. $89.00 collected including donation of $60.00

 

New Business

  • National Convention Delegate forms
  • Finance committee working on an annual budget.
  • Department Fall Conference is coming up October 2-4 and the National Fall Conference 4-7
  • Flag education chairperson needed. No later than end of this month Flag education material needs to be ordered. Material is for fourth graders, coloring books.

 

 

Good of the Legion

  • Vietnam traveling wall will be in Plainfield IN September 18-21 at Hummel Park.
  • Coffee with Veterans last Saturday of the Month in Fishers IN.
  • Johnson County has a Military Appreciation Day September 12 starting at 4pm at the Johnson County Amphitheater
  • Post 64 has a car show coming up in September.
  • Vince Moran was recognized looking for a new date different venue for Filipino cultural event. Venue requested VFW post 5864. Working on getting date locked in.
  • Mike Palmer stated that the American Legion Riders on Patriot Day Sept 11 are meeting at Post 34, Kensington Post at 54th and Keystone and riding to the canal to the 911 Memorial for a service leaving at 1830hrs and arriving at Canal at 1900 hrs.
  • Monument250 was brought up can go on website and search for your name.
  • org for free tickets for different venues
  • Benefits Advisor Chris Torzewski, touched on property tax credit have until December 30 to file. Need DD214 and letter of rating from VA.
  • Dave Everett – We will be hosting the hospitality room on all 3 conferences at 21st and Shadeland. The purpose of hospitality is to foster our comradeship with our other members around the state but also locally.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned 2020 hrs. by Commander Tim Morris.

The next general meeting will begin at 1904 hrs. on 08 September 2026.

 

Meeting Minutes - 14 July 2026

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14 July 2026

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1903 hrs. 14 July 2026 by Commander Tim Morris with appropriate opening ceremonies.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Present 

1st Vice                     Terry Smiley – Present

2nd Vice                    Dirk Titus – Present

Chaplain                   Dale Berger – Present

Sgt At Arms              Johnny Dixon – Present

Adjutant                   Joe Vidales – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Excused

E-Board:                   Pam Smith – Present

                                 John Hendrix – Present

 

16 Legion Members in Attendance

3 guests

 

Welcome guests:

Robert Wager, Mike Palmer from AL 355 and Bruce Richman from CIC.

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve minutes with revision on Gina’s last name, by Dave Everett . Second, Terry Smiley.

Motion carried.

 

  

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger finance office ill Terry Smiley presented report.

  • June 2026 Finance Report
    • Deposit           $3400.00
    • Bills-checks     -1135.91
    • Membership     0.00
    • Christmas         0.00
      • Total      $2264.09
    • Balance as of EOM June 2026, $24,724.06
    • Looks like there was money for website and canopy that Dirk Titus purchased

Motion to accept report by Gary Totty. Second by Dirk Titus.

The financial report for unanimously approved as distributed. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Terry Smiley

  • 04% of 2026 - Retention was 90.86% our goal was198 for the year and we finished at 206 finished strong.
  • District 7 was 8th or 9th and bounced up to 1st place again with a strong finish.
  • 2026-2027 cards are in so get those payments in. Also remember the 10-year and 3- year memberships. We have 10 -3-year memberships which are national based and 16 – 10-year memberships which are department based.
  • Pam Smith – Fortville Post 391 was in 1st place, and we heard about it for two weeks. Terry Smiley advised District 7 was in 1st not the post.
  • Discussion on Early Bird membership cutoff around September 1. Terry Smiley stated wanted to do 2 buddy checks not asking for money just asking how the members are and if anything needed. Goal is to do 4 quarterly mainly around holidays.
  • Early bird dinner was discussed along with a PUFL drawing for 1 member.
  • Terry Smiley as membership chair made a motion (not needing a second) for early bird dinner to spend up to $700.00. Motion to table was made by chair to gather more information on how many members would have to be covered at $20.00 a head. Motion to table passed.

Motion to spend up to $2000.00 to pay a life membership in a drawing during Early Bird Dinner. Money will come from budget.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

  • Next meeting date:23 July 2026
  • Saturday 25th July 2026, blood drive at the Post as Indiana is in a crisis shortage for blood. One Pint will save 3 lives.
  • $20 membership dues.
  • Army Navy game December 12th

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Nick Lemmonti 7/19/2026 Thursday 7-10 in bar area sings Rat pack songs, Frank Sinatra etc., Whit’s Inn having spaghetti dinner.
  • Saturday very busy a lot going on Greenwood Alumni Party. Talked about needing help on 50/50
  • No movie next week, the week after is Blazing Saddles
  • August 1 at AL 252 Filipino culture event, a lot of food, vendors, etc.,
  • August 4 Coast Guard Birthday movie is The Guardian that week.

 

 

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Ron McCoy – Keep in Prayer.

Ralph Schuester – Home, feeling better

Brett Harold (district level) – fighting cancer

Per Tim Morris anyone with a security clearance his company hiring a lot of people if interested see commander Tim Morris.

 

 

Unfinished Business

  • State Convention was held July 9-10, Delegates were Commander Morris, Terry Smiley, Pam Smith, alternate was Dirk Titus.
  • Of the 368 posts there were only 260 with delegates
  • August the VA is moving to electronic records system as the Director of the VA came to convention to give us information.
  • Reminder from Adjutant if you are going to the National convention which is in Louisville KY to get registration in asap, link in website.
  • Had visits at State Convention from the DAV Commander, VFW Commander, National Guard Association, Indiana Funeral Care and 1919 Hugh Dagley for the Legionnaires Insurance Trust.
  • 158 Delegates that attended the Hoosier Boys State and 2 that are going to national.
  • New District Commander is Dave Everett.
  • Dirk Titus mentioned Canopy for recruitment.
  • Mike Palmer week of July 22-27 Legacy Ride. I will be posting updates on my part of the ride.
  • Dale Berger was asked for update on refund that he was working with Vicky, stated No reimbursement because they lost the receipts.
  • Boys state, 158 attended
  • Mike Harris reported June 26th at Greenwood Firecracker parade attended from VFW/Legion/40/8/ Aux good turnout with Military vehicles.
  • Johnson County parade still confirming some details on what we need to do. Sunday we will be in Herring Hall at recruitment table, signup sheet available.
  • Bonding being worked on by Finance officer.
  • Motion made by Mike Harris to pay for Legionnaire cover for Johnny Dixon, Korean War Veteran, Seconded by Christine Hurley. Motion passed.
  • VFW contracts make sure to have Rodney Davis sign.
  • Terry Smiley presented notes from District Meeting.

 

New Business

  • Gary Totty asked about the Christmas Fund, Terry Smiley reported $1089.00 as of June.
    • Johnny Dixon was presented with a Legionnaire Cover by Commander Tim Morris.
    • Chrisine Hurley suggested informational signage for Veterans when Post is not open. Will get information on how much is needed for next meeting.
    • Annual budget being set.
    • Charles Teague running the JROTC committee.
    • Next District meeting July 26 at Worthington.
    • Communication - email provider with free level of Mail Chimp and have been stymied by emails not going out as limit reached need to get to next level abou $20.00 per month to enable to send emails to our members. Motion made by Gary Totty to spend up to $500.00 to upgrade our email service, Seconded by Terry Smiley. Motion passed.
    • Motion to go back to normal business made by Dave Everett and Seconded by Terry Smiley. Motion passed.

                                                             

Good of the Legion

 

  • Dale Berger stated he helped in nominating Tom Peters for Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame. His daughter is recommending. Dave Everett read the Silver Star award.
  • Bruce Richman, guest, from WellCare and Medicare Advantage talked about plans for Legionnaires
  • Dave Everett talked about being Commander of District 7, mentioned Cystic Fibrosis as State Commander’s project.
  • District meetings will be held at 1pm.
  • Changes coming to Poker.
  • Tim Morris requested a motion be made to go back to new business - Motion made by Dave Everett seconded by Christine Hurley. Motion passed.
  • Christine Hurley stated 6 quilts of valor ordered during past month.
  • Property Tax Relief discussed.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned 2020 hrs. by Commander Tim Morris.

The next general meeting will begin at 1900 hrs. on 11August 2026.

Meeting Minutes - 09 June 2026

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

09 June 2026

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1900 hrs. 09 June 2026 by Commander Tim Morris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander               Tim Morris – Present  

1st Vice                       Michael Roderick – Excused

2nd Vice                      Rick Ebb – Excused    

Chaplain                     Dale Berger – Present

Sgt At Arms               Charles Teague – Present

Adjutant                     Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer          Doree Boger – Excused

E-Board:                    Jerry Logan – Excused

                                   Dirk Titus – Present

 

16 Legion Members in Attendance

4 Auxiliary

2 SAL

7 Guest

Total 29

 

Welcome guests:

Gina Howard, Brett Howard, Mark Tansel, Manual Fosco, Mark Quinn, Barbara Quinn.

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve minutes, Gary Totty. Second, Mike Harris.

Motion carried.

  

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

  • June 2026 Finance Report (Uses last month as Finance Officer out)
    • Deposit $800.00
    • Bills-checks -915.20
    • Membership -225.00
    • Christmas .00
      • Total                      $1,089.80
    • Balance as of May 30, 2026, $23,498.04.

Motion to accept report by Mike Harris. Second by Garry Totty.

The financial report for unanimously approved as distributed. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

104.04% of 2026 (206 of 198) Goal, as of 12 May 2026.

District 7 went from last place to first place. Still need 144 cards to reach 100%.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2026. 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. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total. Paid Up For Life is another option. Ask an officer or check the website for the schedule of fees. 2027 Membership begins July 2026.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

  • Next two meeting dates:
    • 23 July 2026.
    • 28 August 2026.
  • $20 membership dues.
  • 25 July 2026 Blood Drive.
    • Save the DATE.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright (not present)

  • No Report.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb (not present)

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Upcoming Events.
    • June 12 – Women’s Veterans Day
    • June 14 – Army Birthday
    • June 25 – Korea War Began.
    • June 26 – Veteran Service Officers at Post 1200-1600
    • June 27 – Greenwood Freedom Fest

 

                                  

Flag Committee

  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can receive credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem have a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
      • If a sponsor purchases an American flag from Flag & Emblemor com, they can request that their purchase benefit your Post. Here is how:
        • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative you want to sponsor your Post.
        • Post on their order form.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Ed Dunham - Pneumonia, back home.

Ron McCoy – Keep in Prayer.

Susan Everett – Lung Cancer, back in hospital.

Ralph Scheuster – Home, feeling better

Gary Prevatt – Home recuperating

Phil Timms – passed

Bob Barger – not feeling good.

 

Post Everlasting

  • n/a

 

Unfinished Business

  • Tim Morris
    • Nominations / Elections 2026-2027 Officers.
      • Commander
        • Tim Morris
      • 1st Vice Commander
        • Terry Smiley
      • 2nd Vice Commander
        • Dirk Titus
      • Adjutant
        • Joe Vidales
      • Finance Officer
        • Doree Boger
      • Sgt-at-Arms
        • Johnny Dixon
      • E-Board (At Large)
        • Pam Smith
        • John Hendricks

1918 HRS motion to suspend motion by Dirk Titus, seconded by Mike Harris, passed.

1927 HRS motion to unsuspend meeting by Dirk Titus seconded by Dave Everett passed.

 

  • Closing of the Books for American Legion.
    • Dave Everett attended, at the Veterans Home in Lafayette IN and it was a great experience. Lots of Fellowship. Highlights:

West Lafayette Post 492 put on some events could be a fun outing for our legion Families. Karaoke was comedic.

 

  • Commander Morris asked Dale Berger about issue of refunds for nursing home visits. Dale stated working on it and will follow up.

 

  • Bonding Doree working on issue

 

  • June 27 Greenwood Freedom Fest parade
    • Mike Harris reported logistics still being worked on.
    • Transportation from Post 5864 at 1400hrs.
    • 1600 hrs. start time of parade
  • July 18 Johnson County Fair parade.
    • Mike Harris reported waiting on logistic also on that.
    • Staging out of Franklin Middle School. Plenty of Parking will have military vehicles there.
    • There will be an indoor booth sharing area with Franklin American Legion in the hall. Giveaways being gathered.
    • Starts Sunday at 1100 HRS until 2200 HRS. Hopefully there are 1 or 2 people at booth. See Mike Harris about parking passes. Suggestion made to include Johnson County VSOs.

 

  • Canopy Update.
    • Dirk stated we now have a 10x10 canopy with American Legion signage plus on balance side had Legion, Auxiliary SAL, and Rider’s verbiage.
    • SAL old business 25 July blood drive 800-1400.

New Business

  • Monthly contract with VFW 5864.
    • Commander requested a motion to continue the same contract, same verbiage with VFW for another year, Dave Everett made motion Dirk Titus seconded, motion passed.
    • Indianapolis Hilton East.
  • Membership Drive plan.
    • Terry Smiley plan on doing two buddy checks this year and developing other strategies.
  • Johnny Dixon discussed the trip to Washington DC trip and Laying Wreath on tomb of unknown soldier.
    •  

 

Good of the Legion

 

  • Gina Howard stated Buddy checks do give results for membership and encouraged this to be done.

 

  • Manuel Fosco, 96-year-old Korea War Veteran, was introduced.
  • American Legion exclusive offer, $25.00 off grandstand, plus garage passes for the Borchetta Grand Prix in Nashville TN, all legion members should have received an email form offer.
  • Dave Everett stated he was slated for 7th District Commander and thanked the leadership of post. 97% for retention.
  • Auxiliary President
    • 100% retention 1st in state.
    • July 3 America 250th Birthday celebration at post.
    • Fundraisers – pampered chef party in August, Wicks pies, Craft fair November 7th, started supporting the Poker Tournament on Saturday’s.
    • Support 3 retirement homes

 

  • District Meeting.
    • Greenwood Post 22.
      • 13 Jun 2026. Lunch at 1130hrs, chicken alfredo, salad, dessert per Barb Quinn 252 Auxiliary president.
    • All meetings begin at 1400 with lunch preceding at 1100.
  • Legion Riders June 13, 2026 event in Bloomington IN.
  • Flag day Martinsville at 0900, and Franklin at 1800 hrs.
  • July 9-10 is Department Convention. Hoping to recognize Liam as Jr. ROTC of the year 7th
  • August 28-September 3 is National Convention in Louisville KY.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat $100.00.
  • 50/50 not held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned 2006 hrs. by Commander Tim Morris.

The next general meeting will begin at 1900 hrs. on 14 July 2026.

 

Meeting Minutes - 12 May 2026

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

12 May 2026

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1900 hrs. 12 May 2026 by Commander Tim Morris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Present 

1st Vice                     Michael Roderick – Present

2nd Vice                    Rick Ebb – Present    

Chaplain                   Dale Berger – Excused

Sgt At Arms              Charles Teague – Excused

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Excused

E-Board:                   Jerry Logan – Absent

                                 Dirk Titus – Present

 

17 Members in Attendance.

Welcome guests:

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve minutes, Michael Roderick. Second, Joe Vidales.

Motion carried.

   

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

  • April 2026 Finance Report
    • Deposit             $800.00
    • Bills-checks       -915.20
    • Membership     -225.00
    • Christmas          .00
      • Total        $1,089.80
    • Balance as of April 30, 2026, $23,498.04.

Motion to accept report by Dirk Titus. Second by Garry Totty.

The financial report for unanimously approved as distributed. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

104.04% of 2026 (206 of 198) Goal, as of 12 May 2026.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2026. 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. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total. Paid Up For Life is another option. Ask an officer or check the website for the schedule of fees. 2027 Membership begins July 2026.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

  • Next four meeting dates:
    • 28 May 2026.
    • 09 June 2026.
    • 23 July 2026.
    • 28 August 2026.
  • $20 membership dues.
  • 25 July 2026 Blood Drive.
    • Save the DATE.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

  • No Report.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Meetings are the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
  • Upcoming Events.
    • 21 May – Movie Night The World Fastest Indiana.
    • 22 May – Veteran Service Officers 1200 – 1600.
    • 23 May – VFW sponsored Free Breakfast of All Veterans.
    • 24 May – Indianapolis 500 (Plans to be determined).
    • 25 May – Memorial Day (Post OPEN).
    • 28 May – Movie Night
    • 31 May – VFW District Meeting.
    • 06 June – Day.
    • 12 June – Women Veterans Day.
    • 14 June – Army Birthday.
    • 25 June – Korean War Began.
    • 26 Jun3 – Veteran Service Officers 1200 – 1600.
    • 27 June – Greenwood Freedom Fest.

 

Flag Committee

  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can receive credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem have a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
      • If a sponsor purchases an American flag from Flag & Emblemor com, they can request that their purchase benefit your Post. Here is how:
        • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative you want to sponsor your Post.
        • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Ron McCoy – Keep in Prayer.

Susan Everett – Lung Cancer, going in the right direction.

Jean Boger – Trying to find in-home care.

Debbie Kimberly – Mike R Daughter’s Mother-in-law – Home, progressing.

Ralph Scheuster – Can’t talk, declining, prayer needed.

Gary Prevatt – Hospitalized.

 

Employment:

  • Tim Morris.
    • Looking for nominations for Employer of the year.

 

Post Everlasting

  • Laura Cook.

 

Unfinished Business

  • Tim Morris
    • Nominations / Elections 2026-2027 Officers.
      • Commander
        • Tim Morris
      • 1st Vice Commander
        • Terry Smiley
      • 2nd Vice Commander
        • Dirk Titus
      • Adjutant
        • Joe Vidales
      • Finance Officer
        • Doree Boger
      • Sgt-at-Arms
        • Johnny Dixon
      • E-Board (At Large)
        • Pam Smith
        • John Hendricks
      • Johnson County Fair.
        • 19-25 July 2026
        • Volunteers to ‘man’ the table.
        • Volunteers to ride in the parade, Saturday, 18 July 2026.
        • Motion to spend up to $1000, Mike Harris. Second, Garry Totty. Motion passed.
      • Greenwood Freedom Fest Parade.
        • 27 June 2026, Saturday 1600.
        • Meet at Post 1330 to 1430.
          • Terry will shuttle to ‘load up’ area.
        • Hoosier Boys State.
          • 14-19 June 2026.
          • Candidate to pay $50.
          • Looking for nominations.
        • Mike Roderick.
          • All entity newsletter.
          • To be distributed monthly.
          • Contact Michael for more information.

 

New Business

  • American Legion Department Convention.
    • 09-10 July 2026.
    • Indianapolis Hilton East.
  • American Legion National Convention.
    • 28 Aug – 03 Sep 2026.
    • Louisville, KY.

 

Good of the Legion

  • District Meeting.
    • Greenwood Post 252.
      • 13 Jun 2026.
    • Worthington Post 106.
      • 26 Jul 2026.
    • All meetings begin at 1400 with lunch preceding at 1100.
  • Dave Everett.
    • Card Committee
      • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs., $40.
      • Monthly Poker Tournament, Saturday, 27 Dec 1800, Hrs. $100.
    • Johnson County Courthouse
      • Setting Crosses on lawn.
        • 23 August, 2026 1100.
      • VFW Free Breakfast for Veterans.
        • 23 August, 2026 0800 – 1030.
        • Any volunteers to help with dish washing, please let an officer know.
      • Johnson County VSO.
        • Scott Denney to be at the Post.
          • Last Friday of the month.
          • 1100 to 1530.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

  • None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

  • None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat $30.00.
  • 50/50 No Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned 1957 hrs. by Commander Tim Morris.

The next general meeting will begin at 1900 hrs. on 09 June 2026.

Meeting Minutes - 14 April 2026

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14 April 2026

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1900 hrs. 14 April 2026 by Commander Tim Morris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Present 

1st Vice                     Michael Roderick – Present

2nd Vice                    Rick Ebb – Present    

Chaplain                   Dale Berger – Present

Sgt At Arms              Charles Teague – Present

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Jerry Logan – Excused

                                 Dirk Titus – Present

 

21 Members in Attendance.

 

Welcome guests:

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve minutes, Dave Everett. Second, Michael Roderick.

Motion carried.

  

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

  • March 2026 Finance Report
    • Deposit             $5,939.00
    • Bills-checks       -1,094.85
    • Membership     -585.00
    • Christmas          .00
      • Total        $1,004.80
    • Balance as of March 31, 2026, $23,838.24.

Motion to accept report by Garry Totty. Second by Charles Teague.

The financial report for unanimously approved as distributed. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

103.03% of 2025 (204 of 198) Goal, as of 14 April 2026.

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. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total. Paid Up For Life is another option. Ask an officer or check the website for the schedule of fees. 2027 Membership begins July 2026.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

  • Next four meeting dates:
    • 23 April 2026
    • 28 May 2026.
    • 25 June 2026.
    • 23 July 2026.
  • $20 membership dues.
  • 04 April 2026 Blood Drive.
    • Collected 26 units of blood.
  • 25 July 2026 Blood Drive.
    • Save the DATE.
  • 02 May 2026 ‘Planting Flags’
    • Will be putting flags on the front half of Greenwood Cemetery on US 31.
    • Will meet at The Post by 0930.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

  • No Report.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Meetings are the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
  • Upcoming Events.
    • 23 April – Movie, “Who’s Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?”
    • 25 April – Comedy Show, Dave “The King” Wilson.
    • 30 April – Movie, “Miracle of the White Stallions”
    • 02 May – Celebration of Life for Laura Cook 1300.
    • 08 May – Victory Europe Day.
    • 17 May – Armed Forces Day.
    • 23 May – VFW sponsored Free Breakfast of All Veterans.
    • 24 May – Indianapolis 500 (Plans to be determined).
    • 25 May – Memorial Day (Post OPEN).
    • 12 June – Women Veterans Day
    • 14 June – Army Birthday.

 

Flag Committee

  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can receive credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem have a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
      • If a sponsor purchases an American flag from Flag & Emblemor com, they can request that their purchase benefit your Post. Here is how:
        • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative you want to sponsor your Post.
        • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Ron McCoy – Keep in Prayer.

Susan Everett – Lung Cancer, going in the right direction.

Dirk Titus daughter, Megan – After last PET scan, no sign of Cancer!

Jean Boger – Trying to find in-home care.

Debbie Kimberly – Mike R Daughter’s Mother-in-law – Home, progressing.

Ralph Scheuster – Going through hard time, prayer needed.

Gary Prevatt – Hospitalized.

 

Employment:

  • Tim Morris.
    • Looking for nominations for Employer of the year.

 

Post Everlasting

  • Laura Cook.

 

Unfinished Business

  • Tim Morris
    • Nomination Committee members.
      • Past Commander Mike Harris
      • Garry Totty,
      • Dave Everett.
      • Commander
        • Tim Morris
      • 1st Vice Commander
        • Michael Roderick
        • Terry Smiley
      • 2nd Vice Commander
        • Dirk Titus
      • Adjutant
        • OPEN
      • Finance Officer
        • Doree Boger
      • Sgt-at-Arms
        • Johnny Dixon
      • E-Board (At Large)
        • Pam Smith
        • John Hendricks
      • Johnson County Fair.
        • 19-25 July 2026
        • Volunteers to ‘man’ the table.
        • Volunteers to ride in the parade, Saturday, 18 July 2026.
        • More information to come.
      • Greenwood Parade.
        • 27 July 2026, Saturday.
        • Float / Participation.
      • Of The Year Awards.
        • Most need to be submitted to District by April 2026.
        • To Department my 10 May 2026.
      • Hoosier Boys State.
        • 14-19 June 2026.
        • Candidate to pay $50.
        • Looking for nominations.
      • SOTY (Scout Of The Year).
        • May 2026 cut-off.
      • GSOTY (Girl Scout Of The Year).
        • May 2026 cut-off.
      • Military Vehicle Show.
        • 24-25 April 2026.
        • Help needed with the Recruiting Table.
      • Department Legion College
        • Dirk Titus, Dale Berger, Pam Smith.
        • All highly recommend attending.
      • Mike Roderick.
        • All entity newsletter.
        • To be distributed monthly.
        • Contact Michael for more information.

 

New Business

  • American Legion National Conference.
    • 04-07 May 2026.
    • Downtown Indianapolis.
  • American Legion Department Convention.
    • 09-10 July 2026.
    • Indianapolis Hilton East.

 

Good of the Legion

  • District Meeting.
    • Bloomington Post 18.
      • 09 May 2026.
    • Greenwood Post 252.
      • 13 Jun 2026.
    • Worthington Post 106.
      • 26 Jul 2026.
    • All meetings begin at 1400 with lunch preceding at 1100.

 

  • Dave Everett.
    • 40&8 DC Bus Trip
      • 29 – 31 May 2026.
      • Room / Food paid.
    • Card Committee
      • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs., $40.
      • Monthly Poker Tournament, Saturday, 27 Dec 1800, Hrs. $100.
    • Johnson County VSO.
      • Scott Denney to be at the Post.
        • Last Friday of the month.
        • 1100 to 1530.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

  • None this month.

Legionnaire Spotlight

  • None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat $41.00.
  • 50/50 No Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned 2007 hrs. by Commander Tim Morris.

The next general meeting will begin at 1900 hrs. on 12 May 2026.

 

Contact Information

American Legion 
Centennial Post 1919 - Greenwood, IN

1842 Veterans Way
Greenwood, IN 46143

‪(317) 497-3533‬

Post Commander: Tim Morris

Commander@post1919.org

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