AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

09 AUG 2022

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 09 AUG 2022 at the 1919 Post by Commander Kip Blake.

Present

21 members present.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Kip Blake – Present                               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         

                                        

 

Welcome guests:

N/A

 

Approval of Minutes

Minutes reviewed by members.

Motion to accept minutes: Garry Toddy, Seconded by Dave Everett.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes

End of previous month July at $6700.00. Currently at $7600.00.

Increase contributed to membership renewal dues and poker proceeds.

Motion to accept Finance report: Joe Vidales, Second by John Campbell.

Motion carried.

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

Post 1919 membership goal for 2023 increased to 168 from 158 in 2022.

Post 1919 received the 100% Membership Pennant and Certificate for 2022. 

 

 

Remember you can do your renewals online or in person (right after this meeting).  There is a 10-year membership for $350. 

If you or a Veteran that you know can’t afford membership, let Mike Harris or Dexter Albright know.  There are options. 

 

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

 

End of committee reports.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Gennett – Continuing to recover.

Don LaFontaine – Recovering nicely after surgery and therapy.

Bill Martinez

Ed Bichalous – Post 252 member going thru Chemo Therapy

 

Unfinished Business

None

 

New Business

District Meeting will be held at Post 1919 on May 13, 2023.

Good of Legion

Steve Milbourn

• August 27^th, come out to the post to celebrate Gary Toddy’s B-Day. Everyone will receive a free beer.
• 8/27 there will be a silent auction.

Mike Tomes

• There is post memorabilia that can be purchase for a donation to the post.

Dave Everett

• No District meeting for August. District Officers will be performing ride arounds to visit posts during the month.
• District meeting in September will be in Brazil, IN. The Post Everlasting Ceremony will be held during the meeting.
• District buddy calls day will be schedule with membership committee’s and volunteers.

 

• Informed the members that the Post does receive $5 from a 10-year membership.

Kip Blake

• Post 1919 will be putting the “Pass the Hat” money to use this year to possibly sponsor 2-3 veteran families in need.

Michael Roderick

• Reminder of the Franklin Train Show August 27 & 28 at the Franklin Fair Grounds.
• E-Benefits for veterans has combined services on the website. This makes it easier to use and increases communication between the departments.

Joe Vidales

• Still need volunteers for Saturday Poker from 1300 – 1600. Run tables, food and other assistance. 1 time a month from a couple of members will help greatly.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Kip Blake. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 13 Sept 2022 at Post 1919.

 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

12 July 2022

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 12 July 2022 at the 1919 Post by Commander Kip Blake.

Present

21 members present.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Kip Blake – Present                               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         

                                        

 

Welcome guests:

Boys State participants: Tyler Krieder, Jesse Hester and guest.

 

Approval of Minutes

Minutes reviewed by members.

Motion to accept minutes: Garry Toddy, Seconded by Michael Roderick.

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

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee –

Year end financials presented by Mike Tomes.

Mike presented specific break down of income, expenditures and balance.

Ended the year + $3,000.00

Motion to accept Finance report: Dave Everett, Second by Michael Roderick.

Motion carried.

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

Post 1919 membership renewals started 01 July 2022.

Start the push for 2023. 

Remember you can do your renewals online or in person (right after this meeting).  There is a 10-year membership for $350. 

If you or a Veteran that you know can’t afford membership, let Mike Harris or Dexter Albright know.  There are options. 

 

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

Post 1919 will re-instate live streaming meeting. The video will be paused while discussing personal information, i.e., Sick Call and Relief.

Dexter will be setting up a web site for Post 1919 Auxiliary.

 

Hoosier Boys State

Two of the three young men who participated at Boys State were present at the meeting. Tyler Krieder and Jesse Hester spoke of their experience while at Boys State. The three Boys State attendees were presented with Good Citizenship Citations. The three young men were presented with a Good Citizen Citation. Vincent Albright was not able to attend the meeting. Dexter Albright accepted his Citation on his behalf.

 

End of committee reports.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

No new members or others

 

Sick Call:

Bobby Gennett – Continuing to recover.

Mike Roderick – Will be having left knee surgery.

 

Unfinished Business

None

 

New Business

None

 

 

 

 

 

Good of Legion

 

- Dave Everett reported the new District Commander is Dale McDonald. Gina Owens is the new South Vice Commander. Jim Daube is the new State Commander

-Dave reminded the Post that if they would like to host a District meeting, they need to get with the VFW and reserve a Saturday in April or May.

 

-Pass the Hat raised $46.00

-No 50/50 held

 

-Mike Roderick would like to remind the members of the opportunities available at the Train show 8/27 & 8/28.  Sign up sheets have been passed out and if you have questions, see Mike Roderick.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1955 hrs. by Commander Kip Blake. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 09 AUG 2022 at Post 1919.

 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14June2022

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 14June2022 at the 1919 Post by 1st Vice Dexter Albright.

Present

13 members present.

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Sarah Campbell – excused                     1^st Vice Dexter Albright – present

2^nd Vice Kip Blake – present                                      Chaplain Scott Emmett - present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – present                          Adjutant Mary Blake – absent

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present          

                                        

 

Welcome guests:

None.

 

Approval of Minutes

Minutes passed out and reviewed by members.

Motion to accept minutes: Garry Toddy, Seconded by Michael Roderick.

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

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee –

Balance: $7500.00ish

Expended for Boys State: $100.00

Motion to accept Finance report: Dave Tyler, Second by Garry Toddy

 

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

Post 1919 membership is 126%

Start the push for 2023. 

Remember you can do your renewals online or in person (right after this meeting).  There is a 10-year membership for $310. 

If you or a Veteran that you know can’t afford membership, let Mike Harris or Dexter Albright know.  There are options. 

Dave Everett reminds everyone that getting the numbers up are important for better representation at the House/Congress/for legislative purposes. 

 

IT Committee -

No report.

 

Hoosier Boys State

One of our boys state representative ran for the Governor position but didn’t win.  This event is great for college applications and other community focused recognition.

 

End of committee reports.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Ken Hall moved on to Post Everlasting

-Ken was integral in starting Post 1919 and was the Chaplain.  He was very welcoming.  Steven M and Ken would visit the local nursing homes and Ken was extraordinary.  He was known to be a little hard headed but very sincere. 

-Steve Milbourn met with Ken’s wife, Sue today and she is doing okay.  The daughter is setting up the memorial service and will happen towards the end of August or first part of September. 

 

Sick Call:

Don LaFountaine – Has moved to Texas and had a surgery.  He is in a rehabilitation facility and in good spirits.

Ron McCoy – Had a hip replacement 3 ½ weeks ago.  Keep in your prayers.

Bobby Gennett – On June 10^th he was looking better.

Mike Roderick – Hip surgery – doing well.

Jeff Emerson – Having back issues.

 

Unfinished Business

Dave Everett was curious “what is the status of live streaming the meeting?”  Dexter will follow up on that in the next month.

 

New Business

None

 

Good of Legion

1^st Vice Dexter Albright asked the Sgt At Arms to please invite the Auxiliary to our meeting.

 

-As District 7’s representative, Dave Everett reported the Districts new Commander is Dale McDonald.  He is out of Jacksonville.

-Dave would like to bring up that if Post 1919 wants to host a District 7 meeting we need to present that to the District right away.  The commander should get with the VFW to find an open Saturday to host.

-District 7’s Chaplain, Herald Hensley recently passed away.

-The Indiana Department Convention is coming up.  It is an informative meeting with a lot of comradery - District hospitality is great.

 

-Pass the Hat raised $46.00

 

-Mike Roderick would like to remind the members of the opportunities available at the Train show 8/27 & 8/28.  Sign up sheets have been passed out and if you have questions, see Mike Roderick.

 

The Installation of the new Officers was completed by Past Commander of Post 1919 and District 7 Vice Dave Everett. 

 

New Officers Installed:

Commander                     Kip Blake

1^st Vice                             Dexter Albright

2^nd Vice                            Mike Roderick

Adjutant                           Mike Harris

Finance                            Mike Tomes

Sgt at Arms                      Jeff Emerson

 

The Chaplain, Scott Emmett led the prayers over the Officers.

 

-Other

      -Jen Albright, President of the Post 1919 American Legion Auxiliary wanted to ensure that members were aware of parade participation coming up at the Freedom Festival, June 25, 2022.  Meeting at the Farmers Market in Greenwood at 2:30pm.

 

     -Steve Milbourn reminded members that there are volunteer opportunities to help with the beer tend. 

     -Gary Stout wanted to thank the Auxiliary for their generous gift basket at Christmas time.

     -The new Commander, Kip Blake appointed the following:

                                         Judge Advocate – Steve Milbourn

                                         Chaplain – Scott Emmett

                                         Historian – Dave Tyler

                                         Service Officer – Open

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1945 hrs. by 1st Vice Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 12JULY2022 at Post 1919.

 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10MAY2022

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 on 10MAY2021 at the 1919 Post by 1st Vice Dexter Albright.

Present

19 members present.

 

ROLL CALL:

 

Commander Sarah Campbell – excused                     1^st Vice Dexter Albright – present

2^nd Vice Kip Blake – present                                      Chaplain Scott Emmett - present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – present                          Adjutant Mary Blake – present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present                                  

 

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes passed out and reviewed by members.

Motion to accept minutes: Jay Collars, Second by Mike Roderick.

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

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee – Mike Tomes reported Currently have approximately $7,500 and all bills are paid.  Poker brought in about $1,500.  We are paying the VFW water bill.

Motion to accept report: Gary Totty, Second by Dave Everett.

 

Membership Committee – Two renewals, 1 transfer.  122.4% 

New renewals will start in July 2022.  Legion now has a new membership option – 10-year option.  It is $350.

 

Boys State Committee – Jay Colliers – Boys State Report.  The Post sponsored a Boy state district 7 orientation.  It was very successful.  Three participants and they will return to speak to the American Legion after the event.

 

Other reports – Joe V – Poker report.  Going well so far.  We will have poker this Saturday 5/14/2022 and we will have two poker tourneys.  First one is registration at 12:00, start at 1:00pm.  $30 buy in.  Expect about 15 people.  The second will have registration at 5:00pm and starting at 6:00pm $60 buy in.  We don’t know how many to expect.  Need volunteers to help in case it is busy.  It was run on Facebook ad with a lot of response.  Steve Milbourn confirmed that to be on gaming license you can be VFW or VFW auxiliary. 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Phil Martinez – In the hospital.

Bobby Jennett – Health is getting worse.

Ken Hall – Going into Hospice.  Steven visited with him and his wife.

Ralph Schluster – Ill

Don LaFontaine – Out of hospital and getting better.  He is moving to Texas very soon.

Ed Dunham

 

Unfinished Business

None

 

New Business

None

 

Good of Legion

 

Dave Everett – District meeting on 6/14 in Bloomington.  There will be a Post Everlasting service.

-Should we start a Post Everlasting service at Post level?

-If you would like to participate in District level, let Dave know.

-Although are membership is at 122.4% of goal, we are not in the lead.

Steve Milbourn there will be the Freedom Fest in Greenwood the last Saturday of June.  The VFW will have a table and Beer Cart.  Feel free to come visit and share American Legion info as new membership starts July!

The Beer Cart shares 50% of money with VFW. Will need 9/10 volunteer bartenders from 3pm to 10pm.  You will need to get a volunteer’s servers license – good for 2 years and is $15.

 

Mike Roderick spoke about the Train show even in August.  See the flyers around VFW for information.  Need volunteers!  2 hours of your time – gets you in for free and some free food.

Pass the Hat - $31 – delivered to Mike Tomes

50/50 $31 – winner Joe V – donated his 50% back to American Legion. Delivered to Mike Tomes

Nominations and elections of the new Officers.

Nomination committee has the following nominations.  Then you will be allowed to do any floor nominations.

Commander – Kip Blake

                                         No new nominations

1st Vice – Dexter Albright

                                         No new nominations

2nd Vice – Mike Roderick

                                         No new nominations

Adjutant – Mike Harris

                                         No new nominations

Finance – Mike Tomes

                                         No new nominations

Sgt at Arms – Tyler Pantel

                                         New nomination – Jeff Emerson

E board

-                                        Joe V

-                                        Mary Blake

-                                        No new nominations

 

Only required vote is for Sgt at Arms.  The election committee passed out voting slips.  Votes cast, votes collected and counted by election committee.  Winner of the Sgt at Arms is Jeff Emerson.

 

Closing ceremonies performed. Meeting was adjourned at 1950 by 1st Vice Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1946 on May 10, 2022, at Post 1919.