AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10AUG2021

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1902 hrs. on 10AUG2021 at the 1919 Post by 1st Vice Dexter Albright.

Present

18 members present.

ROLL CALL:

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

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

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

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present          

Welcome guests:

None.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes passed out and reviewed by members.

Motion to accept minutes: Jay Collars, Second by Don LaFontaine.

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

Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Balance: $5300.00ish

Slight increase due to memberships

Earmarked for Boys State: $1500.00

Motion to accept Finance report: Don LaFontaine, Second by Gary Totty

Membership Committee –

Dave Everett discussed that all cards have been sent and picked up.  Latest: 2 new members:  Donna Owens and Steven Frost.  More to come on new members. 

Remember you can do your renewals online or in person (right after this meeting).  Asked if there were questions.  None.

IT Committee -

1^st Vice Dexter Albright reported that the use of Live Streaming has not yet been approved.  Still pending.

End of committee reports.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Ron McCoy – out of hospital

Sick Call:

Ken Hall – at home

Bobby Jennett – ongoing

Sarah Campbell – family has contracted Covid but are not in serious condition.

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

Don Lafontaine reminding membership that we need to find funding sources and ways to bring in revenue.  This was discussed at the e-board meeting and looking for ideas from membership.  Please bring us your thoughts and ideas.  Membership dues will not move us in the right direction for the Post.

Steve Milbourn shared that the VFW had a successful Garage Sale event on a Sunday.  Made approximately $575 in the 4.5 hours.  The Auxiliary had planned on doing one but it didn’t work out, maybe something the Legion should try. 

Gary Totty asked the question as to why the Legion doesn’t have a gaming license.  Dexter shared that it is expensive and there is a lot of red tape.  Mike Tomes spoke up and said that the license doesn’t make a difference, we can share to an extent.  A problem is that the VFW uses the license a lot to pay the bills.  Only allowed 3 events per week and these are determined at the beginning of the year.  Saturdays are open and the Legion could do an event.

Dave Everett discussed the option of a Poker event. Need to square away details and planning. Need volunteers.  Steve shared that Tony Kirk does Poker at the Moose and averages 60-65 people and about $3000.  Gary Totty would like to volunteer to help.

Good of Legion

The eboard and Commander will start discussing and bring forward the planning for Christmas event.

Dave Everett, as the District Vice over Post 1919 and the Edinburgh Post, that the next District meeting would be Sunday September 18 in Duger, IN and all were welcome to attend.

A discussion of the Flag Education program at the schools should be forthcoming with information.  The Post needs to reach out to school districts.  If you know someone in the schools you could help out by making that connection.  Should be 4^th graders.  We have not participated in the past.  Gary Totty has volunteered to give the information to a contact at a school.

Gary Totty asked to Pass the Hat.  Adjutant counted $50 and delivered to Finance Chair.

Dave Everett announced that the Auxiliary is meeting again.  It is the 2^nd Tuesday (same day time as the Legions meetings).  There are membership requirements but if you know someone interested reach out to a Legion Officer for more information.

Don Lafontaine shared that there will be a Car Show, this Saturday.  Also, VFW Auxiliary Bingo is 8/15 from 1pm to 5pm.

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1933 hrs. by 1st Vice Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on October 12, 2021 at Post 1919.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13July2021

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1902 on 13July2021 at the 1919 Post by Commander Sarah Campbell.

Present

18 members present.

ROLL CALL:

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

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

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

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present          

Welcome guests:

None.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes passed out and reviewed by Commander Sarah Campbell.

Motion to accept minutes: Jay Collars, Second by Don LaFontaine.

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

Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Balance: $5300.00ish

Earmarked for Boys State: $1500.00

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

Membership Committee –

Dave Everett discussed the development of a new membership committee.  Per the bylaws the 1^st Vice is the Chair of the membership committee.  1^st Vice Dexter Albright has delegated Dave Everett to take on the primary responsibilities.  The committee currently consists of Past Commander Dave Everett, Adjutant Mary Blake and 1^st Vice Dexter Albright.  The committee will begin working on new and transfer members.  As new members join and attend their first meeting they will be introduced to the current membership. Dave has asked for anyone interested in joining the membership committee or helping out in future membership drives to let him know.

IT Committee -

1^st Vice Dexter Albright brought the subject of Live Streaming the meetings to the floor.  There are many reasons to reinstate the Live Streaming; younger Veterans look for these types of meetings due to their norms.  Older Veterans or ill members could watch from the safety of their homes.

Vicky LeMasters asked if it would be similar to Zoom.  Dexter explained that Live Streaming is unlike Zoom in the way that Zoom allows for others to participate in the meeting where Live Streaming does not.  We do not want to allow the interaction due to membership restrictions and the confusion it could cause.

Dexter Albright brought a motion to return to Live Streaming the meetings – pending approval from District/State.  The meetings at the onset of Covid were being Live Streamed but it was stopped.

Motion to accept Live Streaming (pending approval) the meetings: Don LaFontaine, Second Joe Vidales.  Motion passed.

End of committee reports.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Ron McCoy – out of hospital

Sick Call:

Ken Hall – at home

Bobby Jennett – ongoing

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

Dave Everett brought the need for a Bylaw committee up for discussion.  There are several things that need to be reviewed and updated in the current Bylaws i.e., 586 doesn’t exist any longer and the elections protocol needs review and updating.

James Pope opened up the discussion that it would be nice if there were a place, maybe in the minutes, for customs and courtesies.  For new members it can be confusing coming into a meeting and not knowing what is going on or expectations. This is to be discussed in the next eboard meeting for how this can be accomplished. 

Good of Legion

Don LaFountaine wanted to share information on entertainment at the facility.  On 7/17/2021 there will be a 50/60’s SockHop. 

Steve Milbourn informed the membership that the Winchester raffle was ongoing.  $10 per ticket and they will sell 100 tickets prior to drawing.

Dave Everett, as the District Vice over Post 1919 and the Edinburgh Post, that the next District meeting would be Sunday July 17 in Worthington and all were welcome to attend.

Dave Everett informed the membership that he will be taking renewal or new membership enrollment after this meeting.  There will be a Membership Early Bird Stamp for memberships renewed by 01 September 2021.

It was brought up that the Flag and Emblem store is way behind on orders and at last check the physical location was still closed.

Gary Totty asked to Pass the Hat.  Adjutant counted $47 and delivered to Finance Chair.

Jay Collars suggested that the membership committee print new member welcome certificates.

It was brought up that some members may have received an email that stated that renewal memberships were $25.  This was an error and a second email was sent out.

Commander Sarah Campbell appointed the following:

• Historian – Kip Blake
• Chaplain – Scott Emmett
• Service and JAG – Steve Milbourn

It was raised that it would be nice if the new Officers could introduce themselves.  There was a round of introductions.

Commander Sarah Campbell shared that she is interested in working on several projects, one being a Widows project.  This project would recognize widows(ers) or possibly family members of Veterans who have passed. The project might be in conjunction with students volunteering to assist with various needs for these families.  The Commander will work with Chaplain Scott Emmett to begin planning.  More to come on this subject.

Commander Sarah Campbell also is interested in developing a program/project to recognize the stories of Veterans.  There are several options she would like to pursue and will work with Historian Kip Blake to discuss options for what this project will intel.

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1935 by Commander Sarah Campbell. The next general meeting will be at 1900 on August 10, 2021 at Post 1919.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

08June2021

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 on 08June2021 at the 1919 Post by Commander Dave Everett.

Present

26 members present.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Dave Everett – present                           1^st Vice Ralph Schuster – present

2^nd Vice Ed Dunham – present                                   Chaplain Ken Hall - excused

Sgt At Arms Tyler Panter – excused                          Adjutant Cindy Coram – absent

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present                                  

Welcome guests:

District 7 Adjutant – Gina Owens

District 7 Vice Commander - Ralph Schuster

Post 233 – Brett Harold

Dexter Albright family for installment ceremony

Approval of Minutes

Minutes read aloud by Commander Dave Everett.

Motion to accept minutes: Jay Collars, Second by Ralph Schuster.

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

Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

+120 dues

26 web payments

Balance: $5281.00

Earmarked for Boys State: $1500.00

Motion to accept Finance report: Mike Delaney, Second by Dexter Albright

Raffle – Tickets for sale – sale continues until all tickets are sold.  100 initially – approximately 30 left as of this date. Report by Mike Delaney.

Boy Scout Committee –

Flag Ceremony took place and Presented Chapter

Pack 615

Ralph Schuster has pictures to share

End of committee reports.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Sick Call:

Ken Hall – at home

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

None

Good of Legion

Gina Owens reminded members of the Indiana Convention July 8-11, 2021. All can attend.

Gary Totty asked to Pass the Hat for Christmas Party.  Adjutant counted $97 and delivered to Finance.

Jay Collars reminded members that there is opportunity to join the 40-8.  They provide 4 scholarships each year from 2 endowments.

Commander Dave Everett shared that the ‘Wall that Heals’ was in Franklin, Indiana.

• It was suggested that our Post write Thank you letter to the group that brought it to Franklin. Maybe a donation can be made to help offset the cost to the group.

VFW Riders Group – Anyone can join the rider group.  The American Legion has not developed a Rider Group but you don’t have to be a VFW member to join their group.  There are info packets on the bookshelf in the bar area.

Commander Dave Everett can provide follow up or contact info for joining any activities happening at VFW or Legion.

The Installment of New Officers Ceremony was performed by Gina Owens.  The following members were installed:

Sarah Campbell – New Commander

Dexter Albright – New 1^st Vice

Kip Blake – New 2^nd Vice

Mike Tomes – New Finance Officer

Jeffrey Emerson – New Sgt at Arms

Scott Emmett - Chaplain

Don Lafontaine – New e-board member

Jay Collars – New e-board member

Mary Blake – New Adjutant

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1925 by Commander Dave Everett. The next general meeting will be at 1900 on July 13, 2021 at Post 1919.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

11May2021

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 on 11May2021 at the 1919 Post by Commander Dave Everett.

Present

22 members present.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Dave Everett – present                           1^st Vice Ralph Schuster – present

2^nd Vice Ed Dunham – present                                   Chaplain Ken Hall - excused

Sgt At Arms Tyler Panter – present                           Adjutant Cindy Coram – absent

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - present                                  

Approval of Minutes

Minutes read aloud by Commander Dave Everett.

Motion to accept minutes: Don LaFountaine, Second by Mike Tomes.

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

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – no report

Raffle – Tickets for sale – sale continues until all tickets are sold.  100 initially – 99 left as of this date.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Jim Haupt

Tom Frick

Sick Call:

Ken Hall

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

None

Good of Legion

The 7^th District Meeting was held at Post 1919 on 21Apr2021.  Approximately 10 members attended.  There were a lot of food leftover (approximately $200 worth).  Pictures were taken.  Post 1919 received 3 awards: Honor Award (Reaching membership goal early), 95% membership and 100% membership award.  These were presented by Department Commander Connelly and Rodney Strong.

The new officer elections will take place on Saturday 15May2021 from noon to 1700.  At 1700 the election committee will take the ballets to commander.  They will be retained for 30 days and then destroyed.  Any unmarked ballets are void.

Gary Totty reminded group that to vote you must have your membership card and it will be compared to the Greenbar and that Nominee’s must be in Good Standing and have paid their 2021 membership.

The Election Committee is:  Mike Delany (Chair), Steve Milborn, Joe Vidales

Nominations by office:

• Commander – The Nomination Committee member Doree Boger brought the email nomination of Sarah Campbell, committee recognized nomination. No more new nominations.  Motion to close nominations made by Mike Delaney, seconded by Don Lafontaine.  Commander nominations closed.
• 1^st Vice – No new nominations. Motion to close nominations made by Dexter Albright, seconded by Doree Boger.  1^st Vice nominations closed.
• 2^nd Vice – No new nominations. Motion to close nominations made by Gary Totty, seconded by Kip Blake. 2^nd Vice nominations closed.
• Adjutant – No new nominations. Motion to close nominations made by Gary Totty, second by Doree Boger.  Adjutant nominations closed.
• Finance Officer – No new nominations. Motion to close nominations made by GK Puckett, second by Butch.  Finance Officer nominations closed.
• Sgt at Arms – No new nominations. Motion to close nominations made by Doree Boger, second by Joe Vidales.  Sgt at Arms nominations closed.
• E-Board – No new nominations. Motion to close nominations made by Karen Emmett, second by Dexter Albright.  E-Board nominations closed.

The question was brought up by Don Lafontaine whether the 4 positions that were unopposed should not be on the ballet. 

Commander Dave Everett stated the Election Committee will review the By-laws and a determination will be made prior to elections. 

Pass the Hat - Gary Totty asked to Pass the Hat – Collected $57 and was delivered to Finance Officer Mike Toms.

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1929 by Commander Dave Everett. The next general meeting will be at 1900 on June 8, 2021 at Post 1919.