AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10 JAN 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 10 JAN 2023 by Commander Kip Blake.

21 members present.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Kip Blake – Present                               1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Present

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Absent                          Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Present                          Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present         

Welcome guests:

None

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees. Amendments to spelling of names.

Motion to approve by Dave Everett

Motion seconded by Jay Collars

Motion Carried.

Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

End of year 2022. $8800 + $1200 and $500 Donations added to books

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

3 New Members

7 Renewals

2 Non-paying transfers

Total membership at 172. 101.19% of 2022 goal. Department goal is 100% by 17 May.

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

End of committee reports.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Rich Carney

Michael Roderick

Bobby Jennett

Ed Dunham

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

• American Legion Birthday - Dave Everett made a motion to hold a pitch in at the post on Sunday March 19^th. Would like the Legion to put $150 towards meat and paper items, etc. All Legion members will be invited.
  • Dave Everett made motion.
  • Christine Hurley second the motion.
  • Motion carried
• Boys State – Jay Collars is starting the process of canvasing schools for applicants. If anyone knows of any 11^th grade boys that would be interested, please contact him. Cut off for application is May.
• Post Relief Fund – Dexter Albright would like the Legion to help the VFW with relief for Veterans as they are picking up the entire tab for all relief funds given out. He suggested the Legion donate a maximum of $50 / Month.
  • Dexter made motion.
  • Christine Hurley second the motion.
  • Motion Carried

Good of Legion

• Scott Emmett will start giving a short speech on the 9 Virtues. He will spread these out over 9 meetings.
• Dave Everett
  • Next District meeting will be in Spencer on 11 February. The 4 Chaplains presentation will be given at this meeting.

• Need people to fill some open positions at the District level.
• Mid-winter conference is Jan 13/14. Indiana Alcohol/Gaming Commission will be giving a presentation on Indiana laws.
• March 21^st – VFW will be presenting Community Awards at the Post. All invited.
• April 15^th – Heart Stone Crossing will be playing at the Post. This is on a Saturday and will be from 1900 – 2300. Advance tickets $6. $8 at the door. Food and open bar.
• April 1^st – Vietnam Vets celebration at the post. Event is free. Starts at 1800.
• February 4^th – Christine Hurley invited everyone to stop by the post from 1000-1500 to see the Quilts of Valor being made. 171 nominees in the state of Indiana

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $27
• 50/50 Not Held

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Kip Blake. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 10 January, 20023 at Post 1919.