AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes
14 MAR 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 14 MAR 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 – Excused

Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present

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

                                

Welcome guests:

Gina Owens – South District VC

Brent Harrel – 1^st VC Post 233

Terry Smiley – Post 252

Ted McDonald – Post 355

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Joe Vidales

Motion seconded by John Cambell

Motion Carried.

 

 Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

Feb end - $11,000.00

 

Current as of meeting - $10,900.00

Motion to approve – Dave Everett

Motion seconded by – Phil Martinez

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris

101.19% - 170 members  / 168 goal

Dave Everett

2 Transfers, Ted McDonald, Terry Smiley

4 New paid transfers.

Post 1919 can win National Commander Membership Award if we hit 103% by 31 March.

 

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

 

Boys State Committee-

Jay Collars – No Report

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Ed Dunham

Fred Brumley

 

 Unfinished Business

-         No unfinished business

 

New Business

Election Committee to be formed for May meeting Officer Elections.

Committee Members formed at the meeting will be:

• Michael Harris – Post Adjutant
• Joe Vidales – E-Board Member
• John Campbell – Post Member

An email will be sent out to Post Membership reminding them of the election meeting in May and solicitation of Officer nominations.

 

Good of Legion

• Gina Owens
  • National programs for membership
  • Legacy Foundation – Set up to continue Legion programs.
  • Childrens Hospital donations. Goal for the post is $300.
    • Donation bucket is set up by the bar entrance. Due 1 July.
  • Recommend 10yr membership. Yearly dues will increase 2025.
• Dave Everett
  • Presented 100% Membership Flag to Post Adjutant Michael Harris.
  • District Fire, Police, EMT award nominations. 3 so far from 7^th
  • Cadet Law Enforcement information if interested.
  • Gaming Commission will be at the VFW 18 March if anyone interested. Topic is charitable gaming.
  • Post 1919 data form due to state by 15 April.
  • April district meeting at Bloomington on 22 April.
  • May district meeting at Mooresville for district planning and post everlasting.
  • Spring Conference at Shadeland Marriott on 14/15 April,

 

• Need help at District level. Advisory Council, committee’s, etc. If interested, contact Dave Everret.
• Korean War POW Sgt. Charles Garrigus from Indiana. His remains have been returned to the United States.

• John Reischman
  • Crown Hill Cemetery has established a dedicated area for veterans.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $34
• 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 11 April 2023.

 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14 FEB 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 14 FEB 2023 by Commander Kip Blake.

15 members present.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Kip Blake – Present        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

                                

 

Welcome guests:

None

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Jay Collars

Motion seconded by Joe Vidales

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

Jan end - $9,700.00

Current as of meeting - $10,300.00

Motion to approve – Dave Everett

Motion seconded by – Michael Roderick

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

101.19% - 170 members  / 168 goal

 

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

 

Boys State Committee-

Jay Collars

Picked up two applicants from Franklin HS.

Would like to sponsor one more.

Application deadline is May.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Rich Carney

Michael Roderick

Bobby Jennett

Ed Dunham

Ron McCoy

Fred Brumley

 

Unfinished Business

-         American Legion 104 yr. birthday celebration. March 25^th, 1400 – 1700, banquet room A. Pitch in. AL will supply meat. All members welcome.

 

New Business

No new business

 

 

Good of Legion

• Scott Emmett shared the story of the 4 Chaplains.
• Dave Everett
  • Need people to fill some open positions at the District level.
  • March 21^st – VFW will be presenting Community Awards at the Post. All invited.
  • April 15^th – Heart Stone Crossing will be playing at the Post. This is on a Saturday and will be from 1900 – 2300. Advance tickets $6. $8 at the door. Food and open bar.
  • April 1^st – Vietnam Vets celebration at the post. Event is free. Starts at 1800.
  • Next District planning meeting will be held at the Mooresville post May 13^th.
  • Gaming training will be held by the VFW for those interested.
  • AL college will be held in April prior to the Spring Conference.
  • May post elections in May. Need to form an Election Committee.
• Michael Roderick
  • August 5/6. Franklin Train Show at the Johnson County Fair Grounds.
  • Handed out certificates for those who volunteered last year.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $26
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Kip Blake. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on February 14 2023, at Post 1919.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10 JAN 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 10 JAN 2023 by Commander Kip Blake.

21 members present.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Kip Blake – Present                               1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Present

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Absent                          Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Present                          Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present         

                                        

 

Welcome guests:

None

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees. Amendments to spelling of names.

Motion to approve by Dave Everett

Motion seconded by Jay Collars

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

End of year 2022. $8800 + $1200 and $500 Donations added to books

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

3 New Members

7 Renewals

2 Non-paying transfers

Total membership at 172. 101.19% of 2022 goal. Department goal is 100% by 17 May.

 

 

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

End of committee reports.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Rich Carney

Michael Roderick

Bobby Jennett

Ed Dunham

 

Unfinished Business

None

 

New Business

• American Legion Birthday - Dave Everett made a motion to hold a pitch in at the post on Sunday March 19^th. Would like the Legion to put $150 towards meat and paper items, etc. All Legion members will be invited.
  • Dave Everett made motion.
  • Christine Hurley second the motion.
  • Motion carried
• Boys State – Jay Collars is starting the process of canvasing schools for applicants. If anyone knows of any 11^th grade boys that would be interested, please contact him. Cut off for application is May.
• Post Relief Fund – Dexter Albright would like the Legion to help the VFW with relief for Veterans as they are picking up the entire tab for all relief funds given out. He suggested the Legion donate a maximum of $50 / Month.
  • Dexter made motion.
  • Christine Hurley second the motion.
  • Motion Carried

Good of Legion

• Scott Emmett will start giving a short speech on the 9 Virtues. He will spread these out over 9 meetings.
• Dave Everett
  • Next District meeting will be in Spencer on 11 February. The 4 Chaplains presentation will be given at this meeting.

 

 

 

• Need people to fill some open positions at the District level.
• Mid-winter conference is Jan 13/14. Indiana Alcohol/Gaming Commission will be giving a presentation on Indiana laws.
• March 21^st – VFW will be presenting Community Awards at the Post. All invited.
• April 15^th – Heart Stone Crossing will be playing at the Post. This is on a Saturday and will be from 1900 – 2300. Advance tickets $6. $8 at the door. Food and open bar.
• April 1^st – Vietnam Vets celebration at the post. Event is free. Starts at 1800.
• February 4^th – Christine Hurley invited everyone to stop by the post from 1000-1500 to see the Quilts of Valor being made. 171 nominees in the state of Indiana

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $27
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Kip Blake. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 10 January, 20023 at Post 1919.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13 Dec 2022

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 13 Dec 2022 at the 1919 Post by Commander Kip Blake.

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21 members present.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Kip Blake – Present                                                     1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Present

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Absent                                               Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Absent                                                Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Absent           

                                                     

 

Welcome guests:

Spencer Dillman – Active USAF.

Dave Everrett introduced Spencer and family. Spencer is the youngest member of Post 1919.

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees. No additions or corrections.

Motion to approve by Dave Everrett

Motion seconded by Garry Toddy

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes - Absent

End of previous of month still at $9000.00

No report given.

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

5 New Members

23 Renewals

Total membership at 159. 95% of 2022 goal.

 

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

End of committee reports.

 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Joe Vadales

Don LaFontaine – Passed to post everlasting

Bobby Gennett

Ed Dunham

 

Unfinished Business

• Still need volunteers for Saturday poker. May have to terminate if cannot get additional members to help out.
• E-Mail survey was sent out to all members for suggestions on increasing support. There was a very low response with no suggestions.
• Dart league starting on Saturday, January 7. Accepting suggestions on how to advertise.

 

New Business

• Veterans family Christmas Donations to help 3 families in the local area. This will be a joint collaboration between Legion, VFW and Forty and Eight. Motion to donate $450 from the Pass the Hat Christmas fund. Mary Blake made a motion to approve. Dexter Albright Second the motion. Motion carried.
• Post bartenders are holding a Customer Appreciation Night. The bartenders the past 2 years have done this out of pocket. Motion was made to donate $50 towards their cost. Dexter Albright made a motion to approve. Phil Martinez second. Motion carried.

Good of Legion

• Discussion to make a paper and digital Introduction Pamphlet for new and current members. The following suggestions for content were made:
  • Detailing national and state Legion websites.
  • Officers names and email contacts.
  • Service Officer local and district with contact information.
  • Local FB page and website and any other social media platforms.
  • Preamble / Mission Statement.
  • What it means to be in the Legion.
• Scott Emmett will present the 9 Virtues in the upcoming meetings.
• Dave Everrett reminded all about the Mid-Winter Conference in Indy on January 13-15. Michael Harris, Post Adjutant will represent the 7^th District as the Chairperson for Police/EMS/Fireman Awards.
• Currently 4^th place in District Membership.
• Jay Colliers Submitted the application for small business award. He nominated Dexter Albright. He also informed us that Boys State applications start in January. There is currently $600 in the fund for sponsorship. The post will try to send 2-3 boys again this year.
• Dexter Albright informed the membership that the Auxiliary will sponsor 1 girl for Girls State.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $57
• 50/50 was not held this meeting.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Kip Blake. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 10 January, 20023 at Post 1919.