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.

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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