AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13July2021

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1902 on 13July2021 at the 1919 Post by Commander Sarah Campbell.

Present

18 members present.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Sarah Campbell – present                      1^st Vice Dexter Albright – present

2^nd Vice Kip Blake – present                                      Chaplain Scott Emmett - excused

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – present                          Adjutant Mary Blake – present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present          

Welcome guests:

None.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes passed out and reviewed by Commander Sarah Campbell.

Motion to accept minutes: Jay Collars, Second by Don LaFontaine.

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Balance: $5300.00ish

Earmarked for Boys State: $1500.00

Motion to accept Finance report: Dave Everett, Second by Gary Totty

Membership Committee –

Dave Everett discussed the development of a new membership committee.  Per the bylaws the 1^st Vice is the Chair of the membership committee.  1^st Vice Dexter Albright has delegated Dave Everett to take on the primary responsibilities.  The committee currently consists of Past Commander Dave Everett, Adjutant Mary Blake and 1^st Vice Dexter Albright.  The committee will begin working on new and transfer members.  As new members join and attend their first meeting they will be introduced to the current membership. Dave has asked for anyone interested in joining the membership committee or helping out in future membership drives to let him know.

IT Committee -

1^st Vice Dexter Albright brought the subject of Live Streaming the meetings to the floor.  There are many reasons to reinstate the Live Streaming; younger Veterans look for these types of meetings due to their norms.  Older Veterans or ill members could watch from the safety of their homes.

Vicky LeMasters asked if it would be similar to Zoom.  Dexter explained that Live Streaming is unlike Zoom in the way that Zoom allows for others to participate in the meeting where Live Streaming does not.  We do not want to allow the interaction due to membership restrictions and the confusion it could cause.

Dexter Albright brought a motion to return to Live Streaming the meetings – pending approval from District/State.  The meetings at the onset of Covid were being Live Streamed but it was stopped.

Motion to accept Live Streaming (pending approval) the meetings: Don LaFontaine, Second Joe Vidales.  Motion passed.

End of committee reports.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Ron McCoy – out of hospital

Sick Call:

Ken Hall – at home

Bobby Jennett – ongoing

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

Dave Everett brought the need for a Bylaw committee up for discussion.  There are several things that need to be reviewed and updated in the current Bylaws i.e., 586 doesn’t exist any longer and the elections protocol needs review and updating.

James Pope opened up the discussion that it would be nice if there were a place, maybe in the minutes, for customs and courtesies.  For new members it can be confusing coming into a meeting and not knowing what is going on or expectations. This is to be discussed in the next eboard meeting for how this can be accomplished. 

Good of Legion

Don LaFountaine wanted to share information on entertainment at the facility.  On 7/17/2021 there will be a 50/60’s SockHop. 

Steve Milbourn informed the membership that the Winchester raffle was ongoing.  $10 per ticket and they will sell 100 tickets prior to drawing.

Dave Everett, as the District Vice over Post 1919 and the Edinburgh Post, that the next District meeting would be Sunday July 17 in Worthington and all were welcome to attend.

Dave Everett informed the membership that he will be taking renewal or new membership enrollment after this meeting.  There will be a Membership Early Bird Stamp for memberships renewed by 01 September 2021.

It was brought up that the Flag and Emblem store is way behind on orders and at last check the physical location was still closed.

Gary Totty asked to Pass the Hat.  Adjutant counted $47 and delivered to Finance Chair.

Jay Collars suggested that the membership committee print new member welcome certificates.

It was brought up that some members may have received an email that stated that renewal memberships were $25.  This was an error and a second email was sent out.

Commander Sarah Campbell appointed the following:

• Historian – Kip Blake
• Chaplain – Scott Emmett
• Service and JAG – Steve Milbourn

It was raised that it would be nice if the new Officers could introduce themselves.  There was a round of introductions.

Commander Sarah Campbell shared that she is interested in working on several projects, one being a Widows project.  This project would recognize widows(ers) or possibly family members of Veterans who have passed. The project might be in conjunction with students volunteering to assist with various needs for these families.  The Commander will work with Chaplain Scott Emmett to begin planning.  More to come on this subject.

Commander Sarah Campbell also is interested in developing a program/project to recognize the stories of Veterans.  There are several options she would like to pursue and will work with Historian Kip Blake to discuss options for what this project will intel.

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1935 by Commander Sarah Campbell. The next general meeting will be at 1900 on August 10, 2021 at Post 1919.