AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919
Meeting Minutes
09Nov2021
Opening
The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1911 hours on 09Nov2021 at the 1919 Post by 1st Vice Dexter Albright.
Present
19 members present. ROLL CALL:
Commander Sarah Campbell – excused 1st Vice Dexter Albright – present 2nd Vice Kip Blake – present Chaplain Scott Emmett
Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson - present Adjutant Mary Blake – present Finance Officer Mike Toms - present
Approval of Minutes
Minutes distributed by Adjutant.
Motion to accept minutes: Dave Everett, Seconded by Jay Colliers.
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.
Committee Reports Finance Committee –
Mike Tomes reported that there is approximately $5,500 with $1,500 earmarked for Boys
State. The Boys State will be spent in the spring 2022. The Christmas fund has $160. No discussion.
Motion to accept the finance report by Don LaFontaine, Seconded by Mike Tomes. Motion passed unanimously.
Membership Committee-
Dave Everett reported: Not yet to 100%. There are 8-10 new non-paying transfers. Buddy calls were done two Saturdays ago. Approximately 200 calls were made. These calls are more important than you know until you experience it first handed.
Example: There was a gentleman and wife and brother that made calls to suicide line with no help. Dave reached out and it was the first call they received from the American Legion (he is a member). The wife felt she had no purpose and she then became involved
in the auxiliary and she found a purpose. Please remember you may be the difference. Ultimately this is the reason to be here to make calls and be that help.
Added 6-10 members off the 777 list to our post. Post is 90% with about ½ dozen away, hope to have by June 2022. We also reached another new member through emails.
1st Vice Dexter thanked Dave for all of this work. Are there any other committee reports?
There needs to be a new committee set up for the Boys State – Chair person needs to be nominated. Commander will need to appoint at the next meeting to get the ball rolling soon.
Don LaFontaine has requested that a microphone be used in the meeting so that everyone can hear. 40/8 has offered the use of their microphone.
It was advised that the Sertoma Club has pledged $900 and holds to that pledge. Mike Tomes confirmed that there is still some from American Legion.
Sick Call and Relief
Keep in Prayers:
Rich Carney
Bob Jennett is doing better
Sick Call:
Ken Hall – no report
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
None
Good of Legion
The 7th District -no report
Americanism – Along with Phil Martinez, Scott Emerson is taking preservation to school age children. Academically there are seven traits. Please pray for this to be a success.
Question? Is this presentation to show younger generations to share Americanism? Will you want volunteers? We aren’t accepting volunteers yet. We will take this to churches with middle and high school students.
Pass the Hat - Gary Totty asked to Pass the Hat – Collected $46 and was secured in the American Legion drawers for delivery to Finance Officer Mike Toms.
Thanksgiving dinner – For the 6th year in a row, Joe Vandalez and is wife will cook all the foods and bring to the Post for anyone. Not just for Veterans. Last year 40 people attended the dinner. Plenty of help, no volunteers needed but any monetary donation is appreciated but not necessary.
Vietnam Party - 6pm this Saturday, November 13. Tony Kirk will do karaoke and there will be finger foods.
Poker event update: Money was allocated for food but hot dogs and chili were donated. Post made $400ish net. Chips were provided by Tony Kirk at a cost of $140. The allocated money will be used to repay the cost of the chips to Tony Kirk.
Attendence each Saturday: 9, 12, 14, 18. When we are able to get about 40 to 60 it will become very lucrative.
Every Saturday registration starts at 12 noon and poker starts at 1300 hours.
The event is very laid back. Winners received 1st: $250, 2nd $100, 3rd $55. Come hang out with us.
The VFW and 40/8 are making baskets. Donations, money and other baskets accepted.
Veterans Day Event – There will be a Education event on Thursday November 11 at 1300 hours. Taco’s will be available for $5 each. 2nd Vice Kip Blake will be asking questions of Veterans (volunteer at this point is Steve Milbourn). The youth will hear experiences, ask questions and learn the meaning of Veterans Day.
The Historian, Kip Blake would like to create ‘Baseball cards’ on Legion members. More to come.
50/50 drawing – Total of $53 collected. The winner Don LaFontaine received $26 but donated back $16 to the Legion.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 1940 hours by 1st Vice Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hours on December 14, 2021, at Post 1919.
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Minutes submitted by: |
Adjutant, Mary Blake |
