AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13 October 2025

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1903 hrs. 13 October 2025 by 1^st Vice Commander Michael Roderick.

ROLL CALL:

Commander              Tim Morris – Excused

1^st Vice                     Michael Roderick – Present

2^nd Vice                    Rick Ebb – Present    

Chaplain                   Scott Emmett – Present

Sgt At Arms              Charles Teague – Present

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Jerry Logan – Present

                                 Dirk Titus – Present

 

17 Members in Attendance.

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Minutes are accepted as presented.

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Doree Boger.

•    September 2025 Finance Report
  o    Deposit                439.81
  o    Bills-checks          -40.20
  o    Membership        -315.00
  o    Donation             -100.00
  o    Christmas             0.00
                      Total     852.81 
• Balance as of September 30, 2025, $17,317.64.

Motion to accept report by Garry Totty. Second by Christine Hurley.

The financial report for September 2025 unanimously approved as distributed. Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

58.1% of 2025 (115 of 198) Goal, as of 13 October 2025.

Reminder emails will be going out next week to alert passed due membership.

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. National has a 3-year program at $55 each, $165 total. Paid Up For Life is another option. Ask an officer or check the website for the schedule of fees. Membership year has begun, so renew today!

Membership Blitz 25 October 2025, 1100, hrs.

 

SAL

Dirk Titus Commander Squadron 1919.

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

• Next two meeting dates:
  • 23 October 2025.
  • 11 November 2025.
  • 08 December 2025.

$20 membership dues.

Talking with Squadron 252 to do Blood Drive. More information to come.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright.

• No Report.

 

Entertainment Committee

Rick Ebb.

VFW / Legion Entertainment Committee.

• Meetings are the first Saturday of month at 1100 Hours.
• Service Birthdays.
  • USN October.
  • USMC November.
• Upcoming Events.
  • Movie Nights: Thursday, 1900 Hrs. in Day Room.
    • 16 October - Men of Honor.
    • 23 October - Enemy Below.
    • 30 October - Ghostbusters.
    • 06 November - A Few Good Men.
    • 13 November - Full Metal Jacket.
    • 20 November - Rules of Engagement.
  • 25 October - Poker Tournament (1800).
  • 26 October - VFW Halloween for kids.
  • 31 October - VFW Halloween.
  • 01 November - ASAP Comedy Show.
  • 01 November - Whit’s INN Grand Opening.
  • 08 November - Craft Fair, VFW & American Legion Auxiliary.
  • 11 November - Veterans Day.

 

Flag Committee

• Help with cleaning and replacing area business flags.
• American Legion Flag and Emblem have a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
  • American flag from Flag & Emblem.
    • American Legion Flag and Emblem have a ‘Flag Rewards’ program in which we can received credit for each flag ordered with our post 1919 listed on the form.
    • If a sponsor purchases an American flag from Flag & Emblemor com, they can request that their purchase benefit your Post. Here is how:
      • Ordering by phone: Tell Customer Service Representative you want to sponsor your Post.
      • Ordering by mail: Note they want to sponsor your Post on their order form.
    • If you are interested in helping, contact Dave.

 

Sick Call, Relief and Employment

Keep in Prayers:

Dick Pigati – Battling Cancer.

Ralph Schuester – Parkinson.

 

Employment:

• Tim Morris.
  • Looking for nominations for Employer of the year.

 

Post Everlasting

• No Report

 

Unfinished Business

• 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.
  • Dirk Titus
    • 04 July 2026 – American 250^th
      • All Entity Celebration.
      • Committee to be formed. If interested, see Dirk.
    • Dave Everett.
      • Inquired as to where we are in reference to the monthly donation agreement to the VFW.
      • Will reach out to Commander.
    • Attempt to obtain Permanent Charter.
      • Need insurance / bond.
      • Once Charter is finalized, then the Constitution and By-Laws will need to be updated.
      • Changes may need to be made due to National Convention being held.
    • Exploratory Committee to Find Building for Post 1919.
      • A committee to be formed to explore the option/ability to find a place/building of our own. If interested, see Dave.
    • Mike Roderick.
      • Information from District Meeting.
        • 2026 National Convention.
          • Louisville, KY
          • More information to come.
        • Post t-shirt design contest.
          • Need membership participation.
          • Mike will bring pricing.
        • Rick Ebb.
          • VFW Wednesday Bingo needs help. If you are interested, contact Rick Ebb.

 

 

New Business

• Scott Emmett has resigned as Chaplain.
  • If interested in the position, please contact Commander.
• Dave Everett
  • Motion to give $200 to John Heart, guardian of Ronald Hart, for Honor Flight. Garry Totty Second. Motion Carried.
• Trunk or Treat at Texas Roadhouse on 135.
  • 27 October
  • Motion to give up to $150 for candy by Mike Harris. Grant Maue Second. Motion Carried.
• Garry Totty
  • Motion to give Beth Vidales $300 to help with expenses for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Charles Teague Second. Motion Carried.

 

Good of the Legion

• 01 November – District 7 Day at the Indiana Veterans Home in Lafayette, IN.
  • If interested in joining, be at the post no later than 0900 to follow Terry.
• District Meeting.
  • Martinsville Post 230
    • 15 Nov 2025
  • December No Meeting
  • Jasonville Post 172
    • 17 Jan 2026
  • Spencer Post 285
    • 07 Feb 2026
  • All meetings begin at 1400 with lunch preceding at 1200.
• Dave Everett.
  • Card Committee
    • Euchre Tournament, Saturdays 1100 Hrs., $10.
    • Poker Tournament, Saturdays 1400 Hrs., $40.
    • Monthly Poker Tournament, Saturday, October 25, 1800, Hrs. $100.
  • Johnson County VSO.
    • Scott Denney to be at the Post.
      • Last Friday of the month.
      • 1100 to 1400 - 31 October.
    • VFW is now doing a newsletter. See Samantha Young if you need more information, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Dirk Titus.
    • All Family Meeting.
      • 09 December 2025.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez.

• • Defined as: the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
  • There is no shortage of people that will rush to take responsibility for a project that went well. However, there are few that will take responsibility for a project gone awry. Whom to we see in American history as an example of these behaviors? All the founding fathers took responsibility for the creation of our nation. They made mistakes and worked to fix them. On the other side, there are lots of people that went the immature way and tried to hide their actions. Watergate and My Lai Massacre. So, you challenge is to be Responsible NO MATTER the cost and teach that to whomever you can.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• None this month.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat $39.00.
• 50/50 No Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned 2000 hrs. by 1^st Vice Commander Michael Roderick.

The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 11 November 2025.