AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919
Meeting Minutes
14June2022
Opening
The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 14June2022 at the 1919 Post by 1st Vice Dexter Albright.
Present
13 members present.
ROLL CALL:
Commander Sarah Campbell – excused 1st Vice Dexter Albright – present
2nd Vice Kip Blake – present Chaplain Scott Emmett - present
Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – present Adjutant Mary Blake – absent
Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present
Welcome guests:
None.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes passed out and reviewed by members.
Motion to accept minutes: Garry Toddy, Seconded by Michael Roderick.
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee –
Balance: $7500.00ish
Expended for Boys State: $100.00
Motion to accept Finance report: Dave Tyler, Second by Garry Toddy
Membership Committee –
Michael Harris.
Post 1919 membership is 126%
Start the push for 2023.
Remember you can do your renewals online or in person (right after this meeting). There is a 10-year membership for $310.
If you or a Veteran that you know can’t afford membership, let Mike Harris or Dexter Albright know. There are options.
Dave Everett reminds everyone that getting the numbers up are important for better representation at the House/Congress/for legislative purposes.
IT Committee -
No report.
Hoosier Boys State
One of our boys state representative ran for the Governor position but didn’t win. This event is great for college applications and other community focused recognition.
End of committee reports.
Sick Call and Relief
Keep in Prayers:
Ken Hall moved on to Post Everlasting
-Ken was integral in starting Post 1919 and was the Chaplain. He was very welcoming. Steven M and Ken would visit the local nursing homes and Ken was extraordinary. He was known to be a little hard headed but very sincere.
-Steve Milbourn met with Ken’s wife, Sue today and she is doing okay. The daughter is setting up the memorial service and will happen towards the end of August or first part of September.
Sick Call:
Don LaFountaine – Has moved to Texas and had a surgery. He is in a rehabilitation facility and in good spirits.
Ron McCoy – Had a hip replacement 3 ½ weeks ago. Keep in your prayers.
Bobby Gennett – On June 10th he was looking better.
Mike Roderick – Hip surgery – doing well.
Jeff Emerson – Having back issues.
Unfinished Business
Dave Everett was curious “what is the status of live streaming the meeting?” Dexter will follow up on that in the next month.
New Business
None
Good of Legion
1st Vice Dexter Albright asked the Sgt At Arms to please invite the Auxiliary to our meeting.
-As District 7’s representative, Dave Everett reported the Districts new Commander is Dale McDonald. He is out of Jacksonville.
-Dave would like to bring up that if Post 1919 wants to host a District 7 meeting we need to present that to the District right away. The commander should get with the VFW to find an open Saturday to host.
-District 7’s Chaplain, Herald Hensley recently passed away.
-The Indiana Department Convention is coming up. It is an informative meeting with a lot of comradery - District hospitality is great.
-Pass the Hat raised $46.00
-Mike Roderick would like to remind the members of the opportunities available at the Train show 8/27 & 8/28. Sign up sheets have been passed out and if you have questions, see Mike Roderick.
The Installation of the new Officers was completed by Past Commander of Post 1919 and District 7 Vice Dave Everett.
New Officers Installed:
Commander Kip Blake
1st Vice Dexter Albright
2nd Vice Mike Roderick
Adjutant Mike Harris
Finance Mike Tomes
Sgt at Arms Jeff Emerson
The Chaplain, Scott Emmett led the prayers over the Officers.
-Other
-Jen Albright, President of the Post 1919 American Legion Auxiliary wanted to ensure that members were aware of parade participation coming up at the Freedom Festival, June 25, 2022. Meeting at the Farmers Market in Greenwood at 2:30pm.
-Steve Milbourn reminded members that there are volunteer opportunities to help with the beer tend.
-Gary Stout wanted to thank the Auxiliary for their generous gift basket at Christmas time.
-The new Commander, Kip Blake appointed the following:
Judge Advocate – Steve Milbourn
Chaplain – Scott Emmett
Historian – Dave Tyler
Service Officer – Open
Closing ceremonies performed.
Meeting was adjourned at 1945 hrs. by 1st Vice Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 12JULY2022 at Post 1919.
