Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes - 08/12/2025

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

12 August 2025

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1902 hrs.  12 August 2025 by First Vice Commander Michael Roderick.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Excused

1st Vice                     Michael Roderick – Present

2nd Vice                    Rick Ebb – Present    

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Present

Sgt At Arms              Charles Teague – Present     

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Excused

E-Board:                   Jerry Logan – Present

                                 Dirk Titus – Present

 

 

17 Members in Attendance.

 

Welcome guests:

Jan Tidwell – VFW Auxiliary Secretary

Lori Schmitt – Potential transfer from Florida

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Dave Everett, Second by Dirk Titus.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

  • July 2025 Finance Report
    • Deposit                   347.00
    • Bills-checks             -39.00
    • Membership           -45.00
    • Purchases                0.00
    • Christmas                25.00
      • Total               793.00
    • Balance as of July 31, 2025, $13,733.53.

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

The financial report for July 2025 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

00.00% of 2025 (98 of ?) Goal, as of 12 August 2025.

Reminder emails will be going out next week to alert passed due membership.

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. Membership year has begun, so renew today! Early Bird stamp will be available until 1 September 2025.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

  • Next two meeting dates:
    • 28 August 2025.
    • 25 September 2025.

SAL has taken responsibility for the cleaning/upkeep of the POW/MIA area. A ‘deep’ clean will be twice annually, January and July. Look for opportunities to help or lead.

$20 membership dues.

 

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

Dave Everett.

  • New Point of Sale (POS) system being installed by VFW to help with gaming.
  • VFW may need funds in the future for Wi-Fi connections.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Meetings are the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
  • Service Birthdays.
    • USCG August.
    • USAF September.
    • USN October.
    • USMC November.
  • Upcoming Events.
    • Movie Nights: Thursday, 1900 Hrs in Day Room.
    • 911 Anniversary, 11 September.
    • Veterans Day, 11 November.

 

Flag Committee

  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem has 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's 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.
      • If you are interested in helping, contact Dave.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Dick Pigati – Battling Cancer.

Phil Martinez – Home.

Butch Umphrey – Doing better, was in Friday for Karaoke.

Ron McCoy – Was in the hospital, home now.

John Keith

 

Employment:

Employer of the year nominations, see Tim Morris.

Tim Morris has two open IT positions within his company. Contact Tim if interested.

 

Post Everlasting

 

Unfinished Business

  • 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.

New Business

  • Dave Everett.
    • Motion to pay $350 a month donation to VFW. Second, Dirk Titus.
  • Motion Passed.
  • Terry Smiley.
    • Motion to donate up to $100 to Indiana Military Vehicle Preservation Association for Vehicle Show/Swap meet 19 Sep 2025. Second, Dirk Titus.
    • Motion Passed.

 

Good of the Legion

  • District Meeting.
    • Princeton Post 25
      • 06 Sep 2025
    • Sullivan Post 139
      • 04 Oct 2025
    • Martinsville Post 230
      • 08 Nov 2025
    • Dave Everett.
      • Card Committee
        • Euchre Tournament, Saturdays 1100 Hrs, $10.
        • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs, $40.
        • Poker $100 Buy-In, 28 June 2025, 1800 Hrs.
          • Please arrive prior to 1800 to register.
        • Mike Roderick.
          • Greenwood Air Show, 23 August 1000 to 1600.
            • Membership drive. We will have a pop up tent. 0900 set up.
            • Signup sheets on the bulletin board, Two (2) hour shifts.
          • Train Show.
            • Danville Train Show, 22 November 2025, 0900 to 1600.
              • Signup sheets on bulletin board, Two (2) per shift.
            • Colts Flag Day.
              • 14 September 2025
              • Tickets are Free.
                • Will need to contact Terry S to get on the list. We are only given a certain amount per post. They will be coming from District Commander.
              • Rick Ebb.
                • Treasure Hunt is coming! Beginning Saturday, 16 August. Tickets sold at bar.
                  • Drawing to be Friday, 22 August, right before Karaoke.
                • VFW Wednesday Bingo needs help. If you are interested, contact Rick Ebb.
              • Dirk Titus.
                • AL World Series
                  • Rockport, IN Post 254 is in the series this year. Dirk Titus’ Home Town!

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

  • None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

  • None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat $27.81.
  • 50/50 No Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 2015 hrs. by First Vice Commander Michael Roderick.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 08 September 2025.

Meeting Minutes - 07/08/2025

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

08 July 2025

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1905 hrs.  08 July 2025 by Past Commander Dave Everett.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Excused

1st Vice                     Michael Roderick – Absent

2nd Vice                    Rick Ebb – Excused   

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Present

Sgt At Arms              Charles Teague – Present     

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Jerry Logan – Present

                                 Dirk Titus – Present

 

14 Members in Attendance.

Welcome guests:

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Doree Boger, Second by James M.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

  • June 2025 Finance Report
    • Deposit             0.00
    • Bills-checks       -2,293.00
    • Membership     0.00
    • Purchases          0.00
    • Christmas          0.00
      • Total         0.00
    • Balance as of June 30, 2025, $13,670.53.

Motion to accept report by Dirk Titus. Second by Charles Teague.

The financial report for June 2025 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

85.09% of 2025 (177 of 208) Goal, as of 8 July 2025.

Reminder emails will be going out next week to alert passed due membership.

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. Membership year begins 01 July 2025. Renewal notices are out. Early Bird stamp will be available until 1 September 2025. Get your renewals now.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

  • Next two meeting dates:
    • 24 July 2025
    • 28 August 2025.

New Officers installed 26 June 2025.

$20 membership dues.

 

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

No Updates.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Meetings are the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
  • Upcoming Events.
    • Movie Nights: Thursday, 1900 Hrs in Day Room.
    • Freedom Fest, 28 June 2025.

 

Flag Committee

  • Will reach out to area Goodwill stores to see if can get their donated flags.
  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem has 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's how:
        • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative they want to sponsor your Post.
        • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.
        • Ordering online:
          • Customers who don't have an account: Visit Create Accountpage, complete required fields, and at the bottom of the form, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Customers with an existing account: Log in, visit Update Profile page, and at the bottom of the page, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Please Note:Once the previous steps have been taken, going forward, the Sponsor will need to log in before they check out to ensure your Post receives credit for their American flag purchases.
        • If you are interested in helping, contact Dave.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Dick Pigati – Battling Cancer.

Phil Martinez – Having medical procedure.

Butch Umphrey

 

Employment:

Employer of the year nominations, see Tim Morris.

Tim Morris has two open IT positions within his company. Contact Tim if interested.

 

Post Everlasting

 

Unfinished Business

  • 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.
    • Terry Smiley.
      • Banner with Legion Preamble to display during meetings.
        • Asked to head project.
          • Got one quote and looking for more.

 

New Business

  • Dirk Titus.
    • Be thinking of ideas for next year’s July 4 celebration.
      • 04 July 2026 will be America’s 250 Birthday!
    • Terry Smiley.
      • Department Convention 10-13 July 2025.
    • Dave Everett.
      • VFW in talks to rent out kitchen.
        • Meals/Dinner to be Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
        • Catering all events in Banquet Rooms.
        • Coming August/ September.

 

Good of the Legion

  • District Meeting.
    • Worthington Post 106 – Organizational Meeting.
      • 20 Jul 2025 – Sunday Meeting.
    • Brazil Post 2
      • 09 Aug 2025
    • Princeton Post 25
      • 06 Sep 2025
    • Dave Everett.
      • Hoosier Boys State.
        • We have Four (4) boys.
      • Auxiliary are sponsoring Four for Girls State (4).
      • Card Committee
        • Euchre Tournament, Saturdays 1100 Hrs, $10.
        • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs, $40.
        • Poker $100 Buy-In, 28 June 2025, 1800 Hrs.
          • Please arrive prior to 1800 to register.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

  • None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

  • None this month.

  

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat $25.00.
  • 50/50 No Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1925 hrs. by Past Commander Dave Everett.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 12 August 2025.

Meeting Minutes - 06/10/2025

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10 June 2025

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1905 hrs.  10 June 2025 by 1st Vice Commander Gary Totty.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander              Michael Harris – Excused    

1st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Present

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Present    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez – Absent

                                 Tim Morris – Present

 

14 Members in Attendance.

1 SAL Member,

1 Auxiliary Member.

0 Guests.

 

Welcome guests:

 

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Dave Everett, Second by Dirk Titus.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

  • May 2025 Finance Report
    • Deposit                      253.25
    • Bills-checks               -205.79
    • Membership             -135.00
    • Purchases                       0.00
    • Christmas                     21.25
      • Total                  768.00
    • Balance as of May 31, 2025, $15,195.53.

Motion to accept report by Charles Teague, Second by Michael Roderick.

The financial report for May 2025 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

85.09% of 2025 (177 of 208) Goal, as of 10 June 2025.

Reminder emails will be going out next week to alert passed due membership.

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. Membership year begins 01 July 2025. Renewal notices will be coming soon. Early Bird stamp will be available until 1 September 2025. Get your renewals in now.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus.

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

  • Next two meeting dates 26 June 2025 and 24 July 2025.

Two members under the age of eighteen (18) have been elected to 2025 – 2026 Officer positions. New Officer installation will be 26 June 2025. Come and show your support.

$20 membership dues.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

No Updates.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Meetings are the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
  • Upcoming Events.
    • Movie Nights: Thursday, 1900 Hrs in Day Room.
    • Freedom Fest, 28 June 2025.

 

Flag Committee

  • Will reach out to area Goodwill stores to see if can get their donated flags.
  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem has 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's how:
        • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative they want to sponsor your Post.
        • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.
        • Ordering online:
          • Customers who don't have an account: Visit Create Accountpage, complete required fields, and at the bottom of the form, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Customers with an existing account: Log in, visit Update Profile page, and at the bottom of the page, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Please Note:Once the previous steps have been taken, going forward, the Sponsor will need to log in before they check out to ensure your Post receives credit for their American flag purchases.
        • If you are interested in helping, contact Dave.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Dick Pigati – Battling Cancer.

 

Employment:

Employer of the year nominations, see Tim Morris.

Tim Morris has two open IT positions within his company. Contact Tim if interested.

Terry Smiley company has a Payroll/AP position open. Contact Terry if interested.

 

Post Everlasting

 

Unfinished Business

  • 2025 – 2026 Officers installed by Dave Everett.
    • They are:
      • Commander – Tim Morris.
      • First Vice Commander – Michael Roderick.
      • Second Vice Commander – Rick Ebb.
      • Finance Officer – Doree Boger.
      • Adjutant – Terry Smiley.
      • Sgt-At-Arms – Charles Teague.
      • E-Board (Two positions)
        • Dirk Titus.
        • Jerry Logan.
      • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
        • Historian.
        • Judge Advocate.
        • 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.
      • Terry Smiley.
        • Banner with Legion Preamble to display during meetings.
          • Asked to head project.
            • Got one quote and looking for more.

 

New Business

 

Good of the Legion

  • District Meeting.
    • Worthington Post 106 – Organizational Meeting.
      • 20 Jul 2025
    • July 2025 TBD
  • Dave Everett.
    • Hoosier Boys State.
      • We have Four (4) boys.
    • Auxiliary are sponsoring Four for Girls State (4).
    • Card Committee
      • Euchre Tournament, Saturdays 1100 Hrs, $10.
      • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs, $40.
      • Poker $100 Buy-In, 28 June 2025, 1800 Hrs.
        • Please arrive prior to 1800 to register.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

  • None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

  • None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat $47.00.
  • 50/50 Not Held.

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1947 hrs. by Commander Tim Morris.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 08 JULY 2025.

Meeting Minutes - 05/13/2025

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13 May 2025

 

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1911 hrs.  13 May 2025 by 1st Vice Commander Gary Totty.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Michael Harris – Excused    

1st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Absent

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Present    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez – Absent

                                 Tim Morris – Present

 

11 Members in Attendance.

1 Guests.

 

Welcome guests:

Sherri Jones – Greenwood Post 252.

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

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

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

  • April 2025 Finance Report
    • Deposit                    2532.00
    • Bills-checks             -239.00
    • Membership           -225.00
    • Purchases                 0.00
    • Christmas                 67.00
      • Total                679.75
    • Balance as of April 30, 2025, $16,051.07.

Motion to accept report by Charles Teague, Second by Michael Roderick.

The financial report for April 2025 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett, Given by Doree Boger

83.2% of 2025 (173 of 208) Goal, as of 13 May 2025.

Reminder emails will be going out next week to alert passed due membership.

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. Membership year begins 01 July 2025. Renewal notices will be coming soon.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham, removed by vote of attended members.

Dirk Titus.

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

  • Next two meeting dates 22 May 2025 and 24 June 2025.

Two members under the age of eighteen (18) are up for election to be officers for 2025 – 2026 year. Elections 22 May 2025.

$20 membership dues.

  

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

No Updates.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

  • Meetings will be the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
  • Upcoming Events.
    • Movie Night: Thursday, Hrs in Day Room.
      • Pacific to be shown in May.
    • Six-Week Comedy Boot camp: Graduation held Sunday, 4 May 2025.
      • Thirty-four (34) people attended.
    • D-Day Anniversary, Movie will be ‘The Longest Day’, 06 June 2025.
    • ASAP will have an ‘Open Mic’ Comedy night Saturday, 14 June 2025, 1700 Hrs.
    • Army Birthday and Flag Day, 14 June 2025.
    • Freedom Fest, 28 June 2025.

 

Flag Committee

  • Will reach out to area Goodwill stores to see if can get their donated flags.
  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem has 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's how:
        • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative they want to sponsor your Post.
        • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.
        • Ordering online:
          • Customers who don't have an account: Visit Create Accountpage, complete required fields, and at the bottom of the form, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Customers with an existing account: Log in, visit Update Profile page, and at the bottom of the page, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Please Note:Once the previous steps have been taken, going forward, the Sponsor will need to log in before they check out to ensure your Post receives credit for their American flag purchases.
        • If you are interested in helping, contact Dave.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Dick Pigati – Battling Cancer.

John Everett – Dave’s Father, Knee issues, in physical therapy.

 

Employment:

Employer of the year nominations, see Tim Morris.

 

Post Everlasting

Larry Ross.

 

Unfinished Business

  • Meeting Suspended for Elections.
    • Motion Terry Smiley, Second Charles Teague.
    • Officers Elected for 2025 – 2026.
      • Commander – Tim Morris.
      • First Vice Commander – Michael Roderick.
      • Second Vice Commander – Rick Ebb.
      • Finance Officer – Doree Boger.
      • Adjutant – Terry Smiley.
      • Sgt-At-Arms – Charles Teague.
      • E-Board (Two positions)
        • Dirk Titus and Jerry Logan.
      • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
        •  
        • Judge Advocate.
        • Service Officer.
      • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.
    • Motion to resume meeting, Michael Roderick, Second Doree Boger.

 

  • 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.
    • Terry Smiley.
      • Banner with Legion Preamble to display during meetings.
        • Asked to head project.
          • Got one quote and looking for more.

 

New Business

 

Good of the Legion

  • Rich Bishop, Franklin Post 205.
    • Franklin will have a booth at the Johnson County Fair and has invited us to help run and manage the booth, 19-23 July 2025.
    • Canceled due to lack of participation from Franklin Post 205.
  • District Meeting.
    • Greenwood Post 252.
      • 07 Jun 2025.
    • Worthington Post 106.
      • 20 Jul 2025.
    • Dave Everett.
      • Hoosier Boys State.
        • Must be a Junior in High School.
        • Registrations are now open.
        • We have Five (5) boys and Auxiliary may have Five (5).
          • Sponsoring Three (3), others sponsored from Edinburgh Post.
          • Motion to fund two (2) by Doree Boger, Second Michael Roderick. Motion passed.
        • Card Committee
          • Euchre Tournament, Saturdays 1100 Hrs, $10.
          • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs, $40.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

  • None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

  • None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat 21.25.
  • 50/50 Not Held.

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 2016 hrs. by First Vice Commander Gary Totty.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 10 JUN 2025.

Meeting Minutes - 04/08/2025

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

08 April 2025

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1905 hrs.  08 April 2025 by 1st Vice Commander Gary Totty.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander              Michael Harris – Excused    

1st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2nd 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 Guests

 

Welcome guests:

Rich Bishop – Franklin Post 205

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Dave Everett, Second by Doree Boger.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger

  • March 2025 Finance Report
    • Deposit           246.00
    • Bills-checks     -30.00
    • Membership   -990.00
    • Purchases       0.00
    • Christmas       26.00
      • Total 679.75
    • Balance as of March 31, 2025, $13,983.07.

Motion to accept report by Dirk Titus, Second by Phil Martinez.

The financial report for March 2025 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

80.3% of 2025 (167 of 208) Goal, as of 08 April 2025.

Reminder emails will be going out next week to alert passed due membership.

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. Membership year begins 01 July 2025. Renewal notices will be coming soon.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

  • Next two meeting dates 24 April 2025 and 22 May 2025.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

 

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee

  • Meetings will be the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
  • Upcoming Events
    • Movie Night: Thursday, 13 FEB 1800, Hrs in Bar Area.
      • Still showing Band of Brothers followed by a featured movie.
      • Pacific to be shown in May.
    • VFW Auxiliary is having an Easter Party, 13 Apr 1300-1500 in Banquet A.
    • Six-Week Comedy Boot camp: Sundays, 1300-1600 in Day Room.
      • Two more sessions left. Graduation will be on Sunday, 4 May 1400 in Banquet A. Come out and support them!
    • Poker Tournament $100 buy-in, 19 Apr 1800-2300 in Bar area.
    • Entertainer “Stefan” a former Cruise Ship singer, 26 Apr Time TBD.

 

Flag Committee

  • Will reach out to area Goodwill stores to see if can get their donated flags.
  • Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
  • American Legion Flag and Emblem has a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • American flag from Flag & Emblem
      • American Legion Flag and Emblem has 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's how:
        • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative they want to sponsor your Post.
        • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.
        • Ordering online:
          • Customers who don't have an account: Visit Create Accountpage, complete required fields, and at the bottom of the form, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Customers with an existing account: Log in, visit Update Profile page, and at the bottom of the page, enter your Post number & Post state.
          • Please Note:Once the previous steps have been taken, going forward, the Sponsor will need to log in before they check out to ensure your Post receives credit for their American flag purchases.
        • If you are interested in helping, contact Dave.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Dick Pigati – Battling Cancer.

John Everett – Dave’s Father, Knee issues, in physical therapy.

Jeffery Walker

Roger Rilly – Dale Berger stepfather, VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.

Larry Ross

 

Employment:

Employer of the year nominations, see Tim Morris.

 

Post Everlasting

Bobby Jennett

Don Harris – Wife, Sue.

 

Unfinished Business

  • First Vice Commander Gary Totty.
    • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
      •  
      • Judge Advocate.
      • 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.
    • Terry Smiley
      • Banner with Legion Preamble to display during meetings.
        • Asked to head project.
          • Got one quote and looking for more.

 

New Business

  • Elections
    • Nomination Committee.
      • Consists of:
        • Immediate Past Commander to be Chair.
          • If unavailable, Adjutant.
        • Committee Members:
          • Dirk Titus.
          • Dave Everett.
        • Nominations to be held at April and May Meetings.
          • Positions needed:
            • Commander
              • Tim Morris
            • 1st Vice Commander
            • 2nd Vice Commander
              • Rick Ebb
            • Finance Officer
              • Doretta Boger
            • Adjutant
              • Terry Smiley
            • Sgt At Arms
              • Charles Teague
            • E-Board (Two Positions)
              • Dirk Titus
            • Elections will be held during May Meeting.

 

Good of the Legion

  • Rich Bishop, Franklin Post 205
    • Franklin will have a booth at the Johnson County Fair and has invited us to help run and manage the booth, 19-23 July 2025.
      • We will be able to have members from our post there to help sign up new members either at our post or another within Johnson County.
    • Edinburgh Post 233 has been invited to participate.
  • District Meeting.
    • Bloomington Post 18 (Change from Brazil Post 2).
      • 03 May 2025.
    • Greenwood Post 252
      • 07 Jun 2025
    • Dave Everett
      • Hoosier Boys State.
        • Must be a Junior in High School.
        • Registrations are now open.
        • We have Five (5) boys and Auxiliary may have Five (5).
      • Card Committee
        • Euchre Tournament, Saturdays 1100 Hrs, $10.
        • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs, $40.
          • $100 Buy-in Tournament, Saturday, 19 Apr 1800-2300.
        • E-Board approved up to $200 to give toward Bobby Jennett celebration of life.
          • Motion made by Dave Everett, Second by Tim Morris.
        • Two (2) Post 1919 members graduated from Indiana Legion College.
          • It is Highly recommended to attend.
          • Next Indiana Legion College to be April 2026.
        • Doree Boger
          • VFW Auxiliary has invited us to help with a booth at Greenwood Freedom Fest, 28 Jun 2025.
        • Rick Ebb
          • Bobby Jennett Celebration of Life, 12 Apr 1600 – 1800.
          • Greenwood 252 SAL will be having a Blood Drive 19 Apr 0800 – 1400.
        • Terry Smiley
          • Be The One Training.
            • 13 May 1730 – 1900 Banquet Room A.
            • Everyone is invited. Bring the entire family.
          • Dirk Titus
            • July America’s 250th

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

    • The root word here is RESPONSIBLE. Responding is the answer, to be accountable good or bad. Irresponsible is immature behavior. Taking responsibility, no matter the cost, is a sign of maturity.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

  • None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

  • Pass the hat $67.
  • 50/50 Not Held.

 

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 2020 hrs. by First Vice Commander Gary Totty.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 13 MAY 2025.

Contact Information

American Legion 
Centennial Post 1919 - Greenwood, IN

1842 Veterans Way
Greenwood, IN 46143

‪(317) 497-3533‬

Post Commander: Michael Harris

Commander@post1919.org

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