AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

10 December 2024

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1900 hrs.  10 December 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Michael Harris – Present     

1^st Vice                     Gary Totty – Present

2^nd Vice                    Michael Roderick – Excused

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Excused

Sgt At Arms              Ted MacDonald – Excused  

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Absent

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

 

26 Members in Attendance

1 SAL Member in Attendance

 

Welcome guests:

                                

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Doree Boger, Second by GK Puckett.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger

• November 2024 Finance Report
  • Deposit           $557.75
  • Bills-checks             -2,739.00
  • Membership           00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas $47.00
• Balance as of November 30, 2024, $11,296.79.

Motion to accept report by Garry Totty, Second by Dave Everett.

The financial report for November 2024 unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

63% of 2025 (123 of 208) Goal, as of December 10, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. It is a Department program and the cost is $400 for 2025. This is still your best option. If you are a 10-year member, you will still get a renewal note from National. You are paid up, just see membership chair with questions/concerns. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

Events Committee

Rick Ebb

Army/Navy Game in conjunction with SAL

• AL is Official Sponsor.
• Snack foods / Soft drinks.
• Will have Veteran Organizations with displays.
  • Representatives will be on hand.
  • Discussions during Half Time.
  • Possible 50/50 drawing.

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

• Next meeting 19 December 2024.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

• Army / Navy Football Game.
  • 14 December 2024, 1500 Hrs.
• Spaghetti Dinner.
  • Before February 2025 AL Meeting.

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett – In Long-term Care.

Ralph Schuster – Bad Shape.

Clyde Kerr – In nursing home.

Ted McDonald – Covid.

Ed Wickham – Back issues.

Roger Peterman – Covid.

Scott Emmett – Undisclosed procedure.

 

Unfinished Business

• Commander Michael Harris
  • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
    •  
    • Judge Advocate.
    • Service Officer.
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.
• Dave Everett
  • 1919 Family AL Vehicle Plates are in.
    • They have all three Legion organizations listed.
      • American Legion.
      • American Legion Auxiliary.
      • Sons of American Legion.
    • Will be available for purchase at $10.00 each.
    • See Dave or another officer if you would like to purchase.

 

New Business

• Rick Ebb
  • Motion to provide up to $100 for soft drinks / snacks for Army/Navy Game.
  • Second Tim Morris.
  • Motion Carried.

 

Good of the Legion

• District Meeting.
  • Linton Post 22.
    • 18 January 2025.
  • Spencer Post 285.
    • 01 February 2025.
  • Dave Everett
    • Army/Navy Game.
      • SAL will need help to set up, tear down and clean up.
      • Will use the round tables.
        • Long tables will be against the wall for displays.
      • Euchre Tournament.
        • ‘Trial Run’ Tournament.
          • 14 December 2024.
          • 1100-1300 Hrs.
        • Full Tournament.
          • Saturdays, beginning 04 January 2025
          • 1100-1400 Hrs.
          • $10 Buy-in.
        • Poker to move to 1500 hrs.
        • Self-Righteous Brothers in Bar Area.
      • Tim Morris
        • • • Saturdays – 0800 to 1030 Hrs.
          • Mike Harris – Commander
            • Beginning January 2025 to May 2025
              • Work transfer to Wabash Indiana.
              • Will be unavailable.
            • Second Vice Garry Totty will lead meetings.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• None this month.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat Not Held.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1939 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 14 JAN 2025.