AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919
Meeting Minutes 13SEP23
Opening
The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1905 on 13SEP23 at the 1919 Post by Commander Michael Harris.
Present
17 members present.
ROLL CALL:
Commander Michael Harris – present 1st Vice Gary Totty – present 2nd Vice Michael Roderick – present
Chaplain Scott Emmett - present Sgt At Arms Ted MacDonald – present
Adjutant John Reichman – resigned Finance Officer Doree Boger - present
Approval of Minutes
Previous meeting minutes passed out and reviewed by members. Motion to accept minutes: Dave Everett, Second by Doree Boger.
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – Doree Boger reported that there was no report. Then preceded to report that she will work with Mike Tomes in order to get squared away for future reports.
Motion to accept report: Given and seconded in due order.
Membership Committee – Post membership is at 58.4%. Post is up to 5 or 6 10yr memberships now. Dues will increase for 2025. Will check on 10yr membership for people who already paid.
Sick Call and Relief
Keep in Prayers:
Bobby Jennett- Scott Emmett saw him. He really wants to go home, but not likely Darell Rodda
Phil Martinez sill recovering-per Phil Martinez
***Motion made to suspend regular order***
Motion made by Dave Everett to allow a guest speaker and seconded by Gary Totty
-Guest speaker was Samatha McMinn from Main Street Hospice.
-Works with Johnson County VSO Seneca Harbin
-Looking to start a “Vet to Vet” called “We Honor Veterans”
-Self directed time to sit with Veterans who are currently on hospice
-“Veterans interact differently with Veterans”
***Motion made to resume regular order***
Motion made by Dave Everett and seconded by Phil Martinez
Unfinished Business
NONE
New Business
Finance officer brought plans to E-Board about purchasing a new safe. Price would be less than $300. Was approved by E-Board and Commander OK’d the cost.
Good of Legion
Dave Everett reported that the 7th District Meeting will be held at the Mooresville Post on 21OCT23. Please attend if possible. Spoke about membership.
Scott Emmett and Phil Martinez gave a presentation about “Fortitude”
Michael Roderick shared with members that a Train show will take place on the 3rd and 4th of August of 2024.
Charles Teague introduced himself as a new member.
Commander Michael Harris spoke about the Christmas fund money. Has not been spent in the past. Looking for ideas for this year. Also, looking for ideas on events for the post for next year.
Pass the Hat - Gary Totty asked to Pass the Hat – Collected $31.29 and was delivered to Finance Officer Doree Boger.
Meeting was adjourned at 1950 by Commander Michael Harris. The next general meeting will be at 1900 on 10Oct23, at Post 1919.
