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                       1^st Vice Gary Totty – present 2^nd 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 7^th 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 3^rd and 4^th 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.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

11 July 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 11 July 2023 by 1^st Commander Mike Harris.

 

ROLL CALL:

Commander: Michael Harris    Present

1^st Vice: Gary Totty Present

2^nd Vice: Michael Roderick Present

Chaplain: Scott Emmet Excused

Sgt At Arms: John Tiny Present

Adjutant: John Reischman Present

Finance Officer: Mary Blake Excused

E-Board: Joe Vidales Steve Milbourne Present

                                

Welcome guests: None

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were read to attendees.

Motion to approve by Dave Everett

Motion seconded by Phil Martinez

Motion Carried.

 

Finance Committee –

Mike Harris-

Paid bills – 331.50

March end - $11,494.00

Motion to approve – Gary Totty

Motion seconded by – John Campbell

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee –

Dave Everett

Dave asked to be chair, asked Gary Totty and John Reischman to join Committee. New cards are in for this year. Dues are going up and a 10 year plan is presented. Received award for consecutive years. Early bird cutoff date for 1Sep2023.

105.6% end of year.

Motion to approve – Not needed

Motion seconded by – Not needed

Motion Carried.

 

IT Committee -

No report.

 

 

Boys State Committee- Not needed

No report

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett – Assisted living

Darrel Rodda – Cancer

Phil Martinez – heart surgery 18 July

 

Unfinished Business

• NONE

NEW BUSINESS

• Check written for donation Officer Smith dinner $300
• Motion – Gary Toddy
• Second – Steve Milbourne
• Motion Carried

 

• Sponsor a lady for cadet law Lauren Star $300
• Motion – Gary Toddy
• Second – Rick
• Motion Carried

 

• Vacancies on E board
• Appointed Dave Everett for membership and boys state committee
• Ted Macdonald appointed to POW/MIA
• Steve Milbourne appointed to VSO

 

Good of the Legion

• Dave Everett presented having district meeting at post for September, April, or May. Military hall of fame nominees if any. Membership needs over 180 members and goal is 200.
• Franklin Train Show at Johnson County fairgrounds Aug 5 and 6
• Commander wants to put a committee together for events throughout the year
• Commander handed out certificates from Larry year for helping at the train show

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise: $29
• 50/50: Not performed

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs. by Post Commander Michael Harris. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 11 JULY 2023.

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13 June 2023

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 13 June 2023 by Adjutant Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Kip Blake – Excused     

1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Excused

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Excused

Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present

E-Board: Joe Vidales – Excused, Mary Blake – Present

                                

 

Welcome guests:

Jose Gaitan – District 10 Vice Cmdr. And Gina Owens

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Michael Roderick

Motion seconded by Garry Totty

Motion Carried.

 

Motion to Suspend Meeting for New Officers to Take Positions

Motion to approve by Michael Tomes

Motion seconded by Steve Milbourne

Motion Carried

 

New Officers Took Positions and Meeting Was Continued with the Following Officers in Place

Commander: Michael Harris   

1^st Vice: Gary Toddy

2^nd Vice: Michael Roderick

Sgt At Arms: John "Tiny" Campbell

Adjutant: John Reischman

Finance Officer: Mary Blake

E-Board: Steve Milbourn

Motion to approve – Mike Roderick

Chaplain - Scott Emerson

Motion seconded by – Steve Milbourne

Motion Carried.

 

Finance Committee –

Mary Blake -

March end - $12,040.50

Motion to approve – Mike Tomes

Motion seconded by – Steve Milbourne

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee –

John Reischman

105.36% of Goal

Motion to approve – Gary Totty

Motion seconded by – Mike Roderick

Motion Carried.

 

IT Committee -

No report.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett - OK

Michael Roderick - OK

Rich Carney - OK

Jay Collars & family - OK

Gary Roy – Post Everlasting - OK

 

Unfinished Business

• NONE

   

NEW BUSINESS

• Bring Vets to meet their Vets at Bickford on 20June @10am

 

Good of the Legion

• Positions that need to be filled still are Chaplain, Judge Advocate, Service Officer, etc.
• Gina Owens thanked for installing the officers
• Gun Raffle @ district convention 8July2023
• Mike Roderick presented Franklin Train Show 5Aug2023

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise: $20
• 50/50: $40 total, $20 payout

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs. by Post Commander Michael Harris. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 11 JULY 2023.

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

09 May 2023

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 09 May 2023 by 1^st Vice Commander Dexter Albright.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Kip Blake – Excused     

1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Present

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Present  

Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present

E-Board: Joe Vidales – Excused, Mary Blake – Present

                                

 

Welcome guests:

Jose Gaitan – District 10 Vice Cmdr.

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Michael Roderick

Motion seconded by Jeff Emerson

Motion Carried.

 

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

March end - $12,250

Motion to approve – Gary Toddy

Motion seconded by – Mike Delaney

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris

104.17% of Goal

Dave Everett – Presented Post Adjutant Michael Harris with the Department 100% membership awared.

 

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

 

Boys State Committee-

Dave Everett – Have 1 boy confirmed to attend. Need $300 for tuition + $25 for spending money.

Motion – Gary Toddy

Second – Mike Delaney

Motion Carried

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Michael Roderick

Rich Carney

Jay Collars & family

Gary Roy – Post Everlasting

 

Unfinished Business

• NONE

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

• Post Elections
• Dexter Albright listed the Officer Positions to be nominated and voted on and introduced the election committee that will tally votes in the case that ballot vote will be taken for any elected position.
• The following persons will fill the corresponding office and will serve in this office for the 2023 – 2024 year.
  • Post Commander – Michael Harris
  • 1^st Vice Commander – Gary Toddy
  • 2^nd Vice Commander – Michael Roderick
  • Adjutant – John Reischman
  • Finance Officer – Mary Blake
  • Sargent at Arms – John Campbell
  • E-Board – Kip Blake / Steve Milbourn
• Congratulations to all.

Good of the Legion

• Mike Delany – Post cooler quit. Replacement cost is $2500. Continue discussion at next meeting.
• Poker on Saturday will go to $40 buy in with cash games.
• AL has had a 20+ increase in membership. Need to get more members to attend meetings.
• After elections, volunteers will need to help fill a few of the appointment positions. Chaplain, Judge Advocate, Service Officer, etc.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $30
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs. by 1st Vice Commander Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 13 JUNE 2023.

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