AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919
Meeting Minutes
13 June 2023
Opening
The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 13 June 2023 by Adjutant Michael Harris.
ROLL CALL:
Commander Kip Blake – Excused
1st Vice Dexter Albright – Excused
2nd Vice Michael Roderick – Present
Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present
Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Excused
Adjutant Michael Harris – Present
Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present
E-Board: Joe Vidales – Excused, Mary Blake – Present
Welcome guests:
Jose Gaitan – District 10 Vice Cmdr. And Gina Owens
Approval of Minutes
Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.
Motion to approve by Michael Roderick
Motion seconded by Garry Totty
Motion Carried.
Motion to Suspend Meeting for New Officers to Take Positions
Motion to approve by Michael Tomes
Motion seconded by Steve Milbourne
Motion Carried
New Officers Took Positions and Meeting Was Continued with the Following Officers in Place
Commander: Michael Harris
1st Vice: Gary Toddy
2nd Vice: Michael Roderick
Sgt At Arms: John "Tiny" Campbell
Adjutant: John Reischman
Finance Officer: Mary Blake
E-Board: Steve Milbourn
Motion to approve – Mike Roderick
Chaplain - Scott Emerson
Motion seconded by – Steve Milbourne
Motion Carried.
Finance Committee –
Mary Blake -
March end - $12,040.50
Motion to approve – Mike Tomes
Motion seconded by – Steve Milbourne
Motion Carried.
Membership Committee –
John Reischman
105.36% of Goal
Motion to approve – Gary Totty
Motion seconded by – Mike Roderick
Motion Carried.
IT Committee -
No report.
Sick Call and Relief
Keep in Prayers:
Bobby Jennett - OK
Michael Roderick - OK
Rich Carney - OK
Jay Collars & family - OK
Gary Roy – Post Everlasting - OK
Unfinished Business
- NONE
NEW BUSINESS
- Bring Vets to meet their Vets at Bickford on 20June @10am
Good of the Legion
- Positions that need to be filled still are Chaplain, Judge Advocate, Service Officer, etc.
- Gina Owens thanked for installing the officers
- Gun Raffle @ district convention 8July2023
- Mike Roderick presented Franklin Train Show 5Aug2023
Pass the Hat and 50/50.
- Pass the hat raise: $20
- 50/50: $40 total, $20 payout
Closing ceremonies performed.
Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs. by Post Commander Michael Harris. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 11 JULY 2023.
