AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13 January 2026

 

Initiation of New (Current) Members

Commander Tim Morris began initiation at 1902, ended at 1922 hrs. Fourteen (14) members initiated.

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1922 hrs. 13 January 2026 by Commander Tim Morris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Present 

1^st Vice                     Michael Roderick – Present

2^nd Vice                    Rick Ebb – Excused   

Chaplain                   Dale Berger – Present

Sgt At Arms              Charles Teague – Present

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Excused

E-Board:                   Jerry Logan – Present

                                 Dirk Titus – Present

 

13 Members in Attendance.

 

Welcome guests:

Johnny Dixon

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve minutes, Dirk Titus. Second, Dale Berger.

Motion passed.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

None this month.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

87% of 2025 (172 of 198) Goal, as of 13 January 2026.

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. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total. Paid Up For Life is another option. Ask an officer or check the website for the schedule of fees.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

• Next three meeting dates:
  • 27 February 2026.
  • 27 March 2026.
  • 28 May 2026.
• Hosting District 7 Meeting.
  • 15 February 2026, Sunday.

$20 membership dues.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

• No Report.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

• Meetings are the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
• Service Birthdays.
  • National Guard Birthday.
• Upcoming Events.
  • Movie Nights: Thursday, 1900 Hrs. in Day Room.
    • 15 January – RV with Robin Williams. Family Comedy.
    • 22 January – Lt Robinson Caruso with Dick Van Dyke.
    • 29 January – The Best Years of Our Lives.
  • 08 February – Super Bowl at 1830, Bar opens at 1500.
  • 14 February – Valentine’s Day Party. Band Brentwood Crew.
  • 07 March – Legion District Meeting.
    • Lunch 1100-1330.
    • Meeting 1400.
  • 07 March – Band Gypsy Soul Revival. 1800-2200.
  • 14 March – American Legion Birthday.
  • 17 March – St Patrick’s Day.

 

Flag Committee

• Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
• American Legion Flag and Emblem have a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
  • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
    • American Legion Flag and Emblem have a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • If a sponsor purchases an American flag from Flag & Emblemor com, they can request that their purchase benefit your Post. Here is how:
      • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative you want to sponsor your Post.
      • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.
    • If you are interested in helping, contact Dave.
    • New chair is needed to head up Flag Committee. If interested, see an officer or Dave.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

John Everett – Having possible vertigo issues.

Susan Everett – Serious Medical.

Ralph Schuester – Has had five surgeries.

Webber LaGrange – At VA is in rehab.

Dirk Titus daughter, Megan – Doing well with Chemo, hopefully by April to                          be in remission.

Bob Berger – Ear Swells.

Randy Bowman – Fall.

 

Employment:

• Tim Morris.
  • Looking for nominations for Employer of the year.

 

Post Everlasting

• No Report

 

Unfinished Business

• 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.
  • Dirk Titus
    • 04 July 2026 – American 250^th
      • All Entity Celebration.
      • Post Cookout?
      • 5K Race?
      • Committee to be formed. If interested, see Dirk.
    • Attempt to obtain Permanent Charter.
      • Charter has been printed and presented to 7^th District Adjutant. Will be presented at Spring 2026 Conference.
    • Mike Roderick.
      • Post t-shirt design contest.
        • Need membership participation.
        • Mike will bring pricing.
      • Dave Everett
        • PUFL (Paid Up For Life) / Charter Member Dinner?
          • See Dave for more information.
        • Tim Morris
          • Contract with VFW is now in place. We will donate $350 each month.

 

New Business

• Tim Morris
  • Nomination Committee needed for elections beginning March.
  • Johnson County Fair
    • Volunteers to ‘man’ the table.
    • Volunteers to walk/ride in the parade.
  • Greenwood Parade
    • Float / Participation.
  • Boys State
    • Be thinking of participants.
  • Of The Year Awards
    • Most need to be submitted by February 2026.
  • Resolution written/spoken to endorse Dave Everett for position of District 7 Commander, 2026 – 2027.
    • Motion to accept resolution, Mike Roderick, Second, Gary Totty.
    • Motion passed.
  • Dirk Titus
    • Military Vehicle Show.
      • 24-25 April 2026
      • Johnson County Fair Grounds.
      • Will have a pop-up tent.
    • Mike Roderick
      • Train Show.
        • September 2026
        • State Fair Grounds.
      • Dave Everett
        • Motion to pay Johnny Dixon, Korean Veteran, dues as indicated in our By-Laws. Second Chris Hurley. Motion passed.

 

Good of the Legion

• District Meeting.
  • Spencer Post 285.
    • 07 Feb 2026.
  • Greenwood Post 1919.
    • 07 Mar 2026.
  • Lyons Post 475
    • 11 Apr 2026.
  • Bloomington Post 18.
    • 09 May 2026.
  • All meetings begin at 1400 with lunch preceding at 1100.
• Terry Smiley
  • National Vice Commander
    • Visiting 252 to help with a District Wide Membership blitz.
    • 21 Feb 2026 1000 – 1400.
    • Lunch provided.
  • Buddy Check.
    • 21 Feb 2026, 1100 hrs.
  • Christine Hurley
    • Quilts of Valor.
      • If interested, see Christine.
    • Dave Everett.
      • Card Committee
        • Euchre Tournament, Second Saturday each month 1030 Hrs., $20.
        • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs., $40.
        • Monthly Poker Tournament, Saturday, 27 Dec 1800, Hrs. $100.
      • Johnson County VSO.
        • Scott Denney to be at the Post.
          • Last Friday of the month.
          • 1100 to 1530.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

• None this month.

Legionnaire Spotlight

• None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat Not Held.
• 50/50 No Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned 2025 hrs. by Commander Tim Morris.

The next general meeting will begin at 1900 hrs. on 10 February 2026.