AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

12 November 2024

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1900 hrs.  12 November 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

 

 

Commander              Michael Harris – Present     

1^st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2^nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Present

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Present    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Excused

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

 

16 Members in Attendance

 

 

Welcome guests:

                                

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Michael Roderick, Second by Garry Totty.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger

• October 2024 Finance Report
  • Deposit           $1,807.00
  • Bills-checks             -468.00
  • Membership           -135.00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00 Donation
• Balance as of October 31, 2024, $13,500.54.

Motion to accept report by Garry Totty, Second by Michael Roderick.

The financial report for October 2024 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

• Motion made by Doree to draft a letter to bank so an account can be created for SAL. Second by Dave Everett. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

57% of 2025 (118 of 208) Goal, as of October 8, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2025. This is still your best option. If you are a 10-year member, you will still get a renewal note from National. You are paid up, just see membership chair with questions/concerns. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

• Showing Army / Navy Football Game.
  • 14 December 2024, 1500 Hrs.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett – Not doing well.

Rob Schuster.

Clyde Curt.

Rich Carney – Post Everlasting 09 October 2024.

 

Unfinished Business

• Commander Michael Harris
  • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • Service Officer
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.
• Dave Everett
  • 1919 Family AL Vehicle Plates are in!
    • They have all three Legion organizations listed.
      • American Legion.
      • American Legion Auxiliary.
      • Sons of American Legion.
    • Will be available for purchase at $10.00 each.
    • See Dave or another officer if you would like to purchase.

 

New Business

• Dave Everett
  • Sertoma Club Thanksgiving Baskets.
    • Motion to donate up to $300.
      • These are given to needy families in the Greenwood area.
    • Second by Butch Umphrey.
  • VFW Post 5864 is requesting we pay $350 month donation.
    • Update - -
      • The donation for 2024 has been made. We will revisit next year around May / June to look into our financial situation.

 

Good of the Legion

• District Meeting.
  • December 2024.
    • TBD
  • Linton Post 22.
    • 01 January 2025.
  • Dave Everett
    • Sertoma Club.
      • Meeting 14 November 2024 to ask them for donation for Boys State.
    • Motion made to move forward to explore Euchre Tournament.
      • Saturdays, Time TBD.
      • Motion Carried.
      • “Trial-Run” for Euchre Tournament.
        • 14 December 2024.
        • 1100-1400 Hrs.
      • ALA 1919
        • Went to Greenwood Village.
          • Met with several residents who are Veterans.
          • Talking and listening to the Veterans.
            • Enjoyable time was had by everyone.
          • Get out with the ALA on the next visit.
            • Visit Date/Time TBD.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $47.00.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1929 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 09 DEC 2024.