AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

12 Dec 2023

 

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919was called to order at1900 hrs.on12 Dec 2023by 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 - Excused        

E-Board:                   Joe Vidales – Present

                                 Steve Milbourn – Excused

                                

 

24 Members in attendance.

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Dennis Richards

                                 Dick Titus

                                 Ed Wickham

                                 Steve Kinnee

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were read by Commander Michael Harris to attendees.

Motion to approve by John Campbell, Second by Phil Martinez

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee - Doree Boger

• November Finance Report 2023
  • Deposit           $2353.76
  • Bills-checks             -31.50 (Oct water bill from VFW)
  • Membership           -420.00
  • Christmas Fund $1,157.30   
  • Bank Statement Total $13,096.81
    • Life member of $1200 needs to be written. Actual total is $11,896.81.

 

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

The financial report for November was unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

80.35% of Goal

37 new members needed to reach the 100%.

The 10 Year option is still available for $350.00.  Dues will increase next year.  There will be a vote to discontinue the 10 Year or increase option.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No report.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett – feeling better, hoping to go home soon.

Larry Olds – wife sick.

Larry Dent – wife has Covid.

Post Everlasting

• Nothing to report

 

 

 

 

Unfinished Business

• Funeral Arrangements
  • Commander, Michael Harris
    • Preplanning
      • Expenses have increased significantly over the las 30 plus years
      • Legion
        • Family will take the paperwork (DD214) to the funeral home.
        • They will file
        • Will have an Honor Guard
        • They will handle most of the arrangements
        • More information to come/to be available later

 

Boys State Committee

Homeless Veterans Committee

John “Tiny” Campbell

Nothing to report

 

New Business

E-Board

Wants to ‘round up’ the funds for food pantry boxes to $2000 total.

Motion to proceed with the round up by Michael Roderick. Second, Gary Totty.

Motion carried.

 

Suggested using the Christmas Fund.  Families have been selected.

Motion by Gary Totty to use the funds as such.  Second, Jeff Emerson.  Motion carried.

 

Dave Everett brought a motion to charter a Sons of American Legion Squadron.

John Campbell second.  Motion carried.

John mentioned the purpose of the SAL is to honor those who served.

 

 

 

Good of the Legion

District Meeting

• January 20, 2024 in Martinsville.
  • Meeting begins at 2:00
    • $1.00 to get in to the meeting.
  • Lunch begins at 11:00
    • $10 cost
  • Mid-Winter Conference
    • January 12-14
    • Indianapolis Marriot East at 21^st Street and Shadeland Avenue
      • Emergency vote
        • To increase member dues
        • To continue with 10-year membership
        • Remove Hoosier Legionnaire

Train Shows

• Michael Roderick distributed certificates to volunteers.

 

Virtues

• Scott Emmet and Phil Martinez
  • Compassion
    • A caring response to someone else’s distress together with a desire to alleviate it.
    • There are Hundreds of examples of compassion in history. You would most likely agree that THE standard for ALL virtues is none other than Jesus Christ. You can see that for yourself in scripture.
      • There are hundreds of examples in our nation’s history.
        • George Washington – Our first President
        • Abraham Lincoln – Our 16^th President
        • Clara Barton – The founder of the Red Cross
        • Benjamin Franklin – One of our founding fathers.
        • The Four Champlains

 

 

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• Mike Harris
  • While in Cuba doing Sonar Sub Chasing ‘REFTRA’ (Refresher Training), they received a ping on the sonar, spotted a submarine. A Mark86 (dummy) torpedo was fired from the portside at said sub. Then the ship started turning to the portside.  Someone realized the torpedo was chasing them. They called the Com to inform they were being tracked by a torpedo, their torpedo.  The torpedo scored a direct hit in the fan tail of their ship.  So we now know our Navy can actually hit a target, their own ship.  Go Navy! 

 

• If interested in sharing, please contact Commander Michael Harris before the meeting.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raised $41.00
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs by Commander Michael Harris.

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

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14 Nov 2023

 

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919was called to order at1907 hrs.on14 Nov 2023by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander              Michael Harris – Present     

1^st Vice                     Gary Toddy – Present

2^nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett- Excused

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Present    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger - Present

E-Board:                   Joe Vidales – Present

                                 Steve Milbourn – Excused

                                

 

Welcome guests:

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Michael Roderick, Second by Jeff

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee - Doree Boger

• Oct 2023
  • Deposit           $1167.00
  • Bills-checks             -1918.74
  • Membership           -175.00
  • Purchase -217.77
    • Check Duplicate & Deposit Slips
  • Christmas $1,116.30   
• Balance as of Oct 31, 2023 $12,757.31
  • Less Christmas $11,641.01

Motion to accept report by Dave Everett, Second by Gary Toddy.

The financial report for October were unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

73.15% of Goal

The 10 Year option is still available for $350.00.  If regular payment has been made this year, the amount will go toward the 10 year fee.  Dues will increase next year.  There will be a vote to discontinue the 10 Year or increase option.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No report.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett – starting to turn for the worse.

Post Everlasting

• George E Massey – passed September 2022
• Widow of Pearl Harbor Veteran has passed
• If you know of a Veteran that has passed
  • Have the family take the DD214 to the funeral home. The home will coordinate to have an Honor Guard present at grave site.
• Can set up the burial process beforehand with the funeral home/cemetery.
  • Commander, Michael Harris, will bring more information next meeting or a later date.

 

Unfinished Business

Boys State Committee

Homeless Veterans Committee

John “Tiny” Campbell

Indiana Veterans Homes

• Bingo Night/Day was a success.
• Post 1919 Auxiliary to put together 30 backpacks for homeless veterans
• Therapy Dogs and Peterman Brothers will be in for Employers of Veterans award.

 

New Business

E-Board

 

Dave Everett asked for interest to purchase a banner with the AL Preamble to post during meetings and ‘loan’ out for district meetings.

Motion to have up to $300 earmarked for banner by Dave Everett, Second by Randy Bowman. 

Motion carried.

Hoosier Legionaire

• No longer printed/mailed
• If need a copy, see Dave Everett

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

• To be in Martinsville in 2024
  • More information to come

 

Good of the Legion

District Meeting

• January 2024

Sons of American Legion

• E-Board has approved Son of American Legion for Post 1919
• Informational meeting, Thursday, November 16, 2023, 1900 hours.
• Membership to vote next meeting, December 12, 2023
• 20 plus interested to be on charter

Commander Michael Harris stated Wilhelm Construction will make a donation to Post 1919 to be ‘earmarked’ help with the Christmas fund

Train Shows

• Michael Roderick stated new flyers for shows are ready

Phil Martinez, for Scott Emmett

• Suggested members share a story within their time of serving to help understand and know one another and to help know / remember names of members. Will call it Legionnaire Spotlight
  • Phil elected to be the first to share.
    • During MEPS physical, the doctor wanted to disqualify Phil because of poor eyesight in one eye. He pleaded with the doc to let him join as his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had served.  He desperately wanted to continue the tradition. The doc reluctantly agreed.  In basic, Phil was once again having a physical.  When the eye exam came about, he was asked to cover one eye and read the eye test.  He did with no issue.  The doc then said cover the other eye and read.  Phil couldn’t see it.  The doc said stand closer. Phil took a step closer and still couldn’t see it.  The doc said stand closer.  This went on until Phil was literally nose to paper of the eye test and he read the test perfectly.  The doc stated “Pass!”.
    • So, we learned that Phil is blind and it is a miracle our Navy can actually hit a target. 😊
  • If interested in sharing, please contact Commander Michael Harris before the meeting.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raised $41.00
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be held at 1900 hrs on 12 DEC 2023.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10 Oct 2023

 

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at1905 hrs.on10 Oct 2023by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Michael Harris – Present

1^st Vice Gary Toddy – Present

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain Scott Emmett- Present

Sgt At Arms Ted MacDonald – Excused     

Adjutant John Reichman – Resigned

Finance Officer Doree Boger - Present        

E-Board: Joe Vidales – Excused, Steve Milbourn – Present

                                

 

Welcome guests:

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Michael Roderick, Second by Doree Boger

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee - Doree Boger

• Aug 2023
  • Deposit           $923.00
  • Bills-checks             -621.37
  • Membership           -525.00
  • Purchase           0
  • Christmas           ?
• Sep 2023
  • Deposit                     $1722.30
  • Bills 0
  • Membership -105.00
  • Purchase (Safe) -206.50
  • Christmas ?
• Balance as of Sep 31, 2023 $12,339.06

Motion to accept report by Gary Toddy, Second by Butch Logan

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

63.7% of Goal

Sending out 10 year mailer.  If regular payment has be made this year, the amount will go toward the 10 year fee.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No report.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Phil Martinez still recovering

Elmer Harris – Post Everlasting, Post 1919 was represented as Dave Everett brought the post flag.  Air Force Honor Guard was present.

Darell Rodda – Post Everlasting

 

Unfinished Business

Boys State Committee

Dave Everett – Have 1 boy confirmed to attend. Dave will go to schools to gather interest

 

 

 

New Business

E-Board

Thanksgiving Boxes by Sertoma Club

• Boxes are $40 each
• For needy families around the Greenwood area

     Motion to give $240 for six (6) boxes made by Dave Everett, Second Garry Toddy

     Motion Carried.

Walk-In Cooler for VFW

• $11,000 collected so far of the $13,500 needed

     Motion made by Dave to give $1000, Second Randy Bowman

     Motion Carried.

Election to replace resigned Adjutant

• Terry Smiley elected

 

Good of the Legion

District Meeting

• 21 Oct 2023 Mooresville, IN
• 1130 Lunch, $10.00
• 1400 Meeting, $1.00

Auxiliary

• Increase membership
  • Spouse, Daughter, Step-daughter
  • Membership $35

Sons of American Legion

• Meeting for interest, 19 Oct 23
• To help and support post
• Three (3) interested so far
• Probably another meeting second week of November

National Commander to reschedule post visit.  Time/Day TBD

Commander Michael Harris spoke about the Christmas fund money. Looking for ideas for this year.  Wrapping up by end of October.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raised $12.00
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs by Commander Michael Harris. 1900

The next general meeting will be held at 1700 hrs on 

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.