AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14 FEB 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 14 FEB 2023 by Commander Kip Blake.

15 members present.

ROLL CALL:

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

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

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

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present

Welcome guests:

None

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Jay Collars

Motion seconded by Joe Vidales

Motion Carried.

Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

Jan end - $9,700.00

Current as of meeting - $10,300.00

Motion to approve – Dave Everett

Motion seconded by – Michael Roderick

Motion Carried.

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

101.19% - 170 members  / 168 goal

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

Boys State Committee-

Jay Collars

Picked up two applicants from Franklin HS.

Would like to sponsor one more.

Application deadline is May.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Rich Carney

Michael Roderick

Bobby Jennett

Ed Dunham

Ron McCoy

Fred Brumley

Unfinished Business

-         American Legion 104 yr. birthday celebration. March 25^th, 1400 – 1700, banquet room A. Pitch in. AL will supply meat. All members welcome.

New Business

No new business

Good of Legion

• Scott Emmett shared the story of the 4 Chaplains.
• Dave Everett
  • Need people to fill some open positions at the District level.
  • 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.
  • Next District planning meeting will be held at the Mooresville post May 13^th.
  • Gaming training will be held by the VFW for those interested.
  • AL college will be held in April prior to the Spring Conference.
  • May post elections in May. Need to form an Election Committee.
• Michael Roderick
  • August 5/6. Franklin Train Show at the Johnson County Fair Grounds.
  • Handed out certificates for those who volunteered last year.

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $26
• 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 February 14 2023, at Post 1919.