AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

13 August 2024

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1902 hrs.   14 August 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

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 – Absent    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Present

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

 

18 Members in Attendance

1 SAL Member

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Jesse Brown – District 7 Commander

                                 Rick Ebb – District 7 Vice Commander

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Doree Boger, Second by Michael Roderick.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – Doree Boger

• July 2024 Finance Report
  • Deposit           $2,058.00
  • Bills-checks             00
  • Membership           00
    • -1575.00 to AL National
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00
• Balance as of July 31, 2024, $10,977.01

Motion to accept report by Phil Martinez, Second by Garry Totty.

The financial report for May unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

43% of 2025 Goal, as of August 13, 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.

September 1, 2024 is cut-off for Early Bird renewal. Looking to do an Early Bird Dinner ?

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Larry Ross - Hospitalization

Ralph Schuster – Parkinson’s

Rich Carney – Pneumonia

Ed Clark – Knee Replacement August 15

 

Unfinished Business

• Commander Michael Harris
  • Three (3) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • 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.
  • Commander Michael Harris
    • ASA Golf outing.
    • August 30, 2024 at Valle Vista.
    • Tee time 0830.
    • We are sponsoring Four (4) spots.
  • Christmas Fund
    • Business Donations/Sponsorships are needed.
    • Goal is to sponsor four or five families for Christmas Dinner.
  • Garage Sale has not been locked in.
    • May need to postpone until Spring 2025.

 

New Business

• None

 

Good of the Legion

• Rick Ebb, District 7 Vice Commander
  • POW/MIA Recognition
    • September 20, 2024
    • Downtown Indianapolis
  • District Meeting
    • September 14, 2024.
  • Vietnam Wall
    • Morgan County Fair Grounds
    • August 18, 2024Rick Ebb, District 7 Vice Commander
  • Dave Everett
    • Dexter and Connor Albright Story detailing Connor’s journey from Boys State to Second LT US Space Force was posted on the American Legion Department of Indiana Website August 7, 2024.
      • https://www.indianalegion.org/post/a-legacy-of-service-the-albright-family-s-journey-from-hoosier-boys-state-to-the-space-force?utm_campaign=6890e662-bade-458a-ba75-fd74b911cfb8&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=b8430251-9ae6-4751-b25b-2d1253b8b09a
    • Hoosier Legionnaire
      • No longer mailed.
      • Can access via internet.
        • Hoosier Legionnaire - Indiana Legion
      • Jay Collier
        • 50 Year Member!

 Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• • The book of Job in the Christian Bible is one of the most compelling examples of perseverance in the face of unimaginable suffering. At the hands of Satan he lost all of his children, wealth and his health. He suffered horrible and painful skin sores. His close friends and even his wife urged him to curse God and give up. But he maintained his faith and refused to turn against God. Job’s unwavering faith in the face of adversity was and is a testament to his unending trust in God’s plan. Despite intense grief and physical pain, he sought wisdom and remained true to his faith. In the end, God restored Job’s fortunes and blessed him with more that he had before his trials began. His story encourages believers to remain faithful and resilient, trusting that God has a purpose for our suffering and will ultimately bring about from our trials.

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• As September 11 approaches, Dave Everett gave a story of his deployment to the Middle East within days after the terrorist attack. He was working outside on base burying cable lines/connections. All of sudden an explosion. Then another, and another and another. He and a coworker hit the deck thinking they are under attack. As it turns out, ORD Disposal was discarding several suspicious unattended packages.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $40.00.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1942 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be held at 1900 hrs. on 10 SEP 2024.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

09 July 2024

 

Opening

The regular meeting of theAMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1902 hrs.   09 July 2024 by Commander Michael Harris.

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 – Absent    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Phil Martinez  – Present

                                 Tim Morris – Present

                                

 

20 Members in Attendance

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Joe Allen – Department Southern Vice Commander

                                 Dirk Titus – SAL

                                 Rick Ebb – District 7 Vice Commander

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Garry Totty, Second by Phil Martinez.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – Doree Boger

• June Finance Report 2024
  • Deposit           $0.00
  • Bills-checks             -249.64
  • Membership           -35.00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00
• Balance as of June 30, 2024, $11,094.01

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

The financial report for May unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

104% of Goal, as of June 11, 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 $45 each, $135 total.

September 1, 2024 is cut-off for Early Bird renewal.

Looking to do an Early Bird Dinner ??

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Dirk Titus

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

John McLain - Surgery

Ralph Schuster – Parkinson’s

Joe Vidales - Back

 

Unfinished Business

• None

 

New Business

• Commander
  • ASA Golf outing.
  • August 30, 2024 at Valle Vista.
  • Tee time 0830.
  • We will sponsor up to Four (4) spots.
  • Participants needed.

 

• Commander
  • Four (4) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Chaplain
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • Service Officer
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.

 

• Commander
  • Reading of the amended By-Laws.
    • Article XIII of Post 1919 By-Laws.
      • SAL Amendment.
      • Read Aloud by Commander.
        •  
        • Vote to adopt amended By-Laws adopted 100 % by attending members.
      • Boys State Committee
        • One of our boys was selected as the Top 6 candidates.
        • AL Auxiliary
          • Meeting with their candidates sent.
        • We will have a joint meeting around September 2024 to discuss how it went with the girls.

Good of the Legion

• Joe Allen, Department Southern Vice Commander
  • Convention
    • July 10-14, 2024.
    • Marriott East Indianapolis.
  • Buddy Check
    • Call members you haven’t seen in a while.
    • One way to help with membership retention.
  • District Meeting
    • August to be organizational meeting.
  • Rick Ebb, District 7 Vice Commander
    • Meeting with several veteran’s organizations to see what how they can help our veterans.
  • Franklin Train Show
    • August 3-4, 2024.
    • Franklin, IN.
    • Michael Roderick has information and sign-up sheets for volunteers.
    • Will be approximately 350 vendors.
  • Greenwood VFW Riders
    • Tim Morris
      • Ride was to raid money for college / trade school scholarships.
        • Raised $4000.
      • Dave Everett
        • Motion to purchase up to $200 worth of AL vehicle plates with 1919 Family.
          • They will have all three Legion organizations listed.
            • American Legion.
            • American Legion Auxiliary.
            • Sons of American Legion.
          • Will be available for purchase at $10.00 each.
        • Tim Morris
          • Represented Post 1919 at the Greenwood Freedom Festival.
        • Planting Trees/Shrubs
          • 20 Jul 2024.
          • Planting 16 shrubs and 7 trees.
          • Per city of Greenwood instruction.
          • Needing help to plant.
          • Most have been donated.
            • Needing help to purchase additional shrubs/trees.
              • 3 additional shrubs needed.
                • Approximately $45 each, $135 total.
              • 4 additional trees needed.
                • Approximately $90 each, $360 total.
              • Doree Boger to personally donate $135.
              • Tim Morris made motion to donate up to $800, Charles Teague second.
              • Motion Carried.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• • The battle of Fredericksburg was a one-sided Civil War encounter that left thousands of Union troops dead or wounded after a failed attempt to overrun a firmly entrenched Confederate Army. Wave after wave of Union soldiers were cut down as they tried in vain to smash through a stone wall that protected the Confederates. The ground was soon littered with wounded, whose cries for help filled the air during lulls in the fighting. Those cries reached the ears of teenage Confederate soldier Richard Kirkland, who begged his general for permission to give water and aid to the injured. After the general reluctantly agreed, Kirkland gathered several canteens of water and went over the wall. In full view of both the Union and Confederate troops, Kirkland gave water and comfort to the wounded soldiers. Firing from both sides stopped and was soon replaced by cheers and applause. Hostilities resumed whenever Kirkland went back over the wall to get more supplies and stopped whenever he returned. The strange spectacle continued well into the night, with Kirkland reaching most of the wounded. For his uncommon act of compassion, both sides dubbed Richard Kirkland “The Angel Of Marye’s Heights.”

 

Legionnaire Spotlight

• Several people gave brief stories of specific instances of time in service.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $42.00.
• 50/50 Not Held.

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be held at 1900 hrs. on 13 AUG 2024.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

11 June 2024,

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 at 1907 hrs. 11 June 2024, by Commander Michael Harris.

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 – Absent    

Adjutant                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Present

E-Board:                   Joe Vidales – Present

                                 Steve Milbourn – Excused

                                      

 

18 Members in Attendance

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Ed Wickham – SAL

                                 Dirk Titus – SAL

                                 Rick Ebb – 252

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Dexter Albright, Second by Doree Boger.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – Doree Boger

• May Finance Report 2024
  • Deposit           $1,610.00
  • Bills-checks             -786.40
  • Membership           -70.00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00 (Apr)           37.00 (May)
• Balance as of April 30, 2024, $11,378.65

Motion to accept report by Garry Totty, Second by Michael Roderick.

The financial report for May unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

104% of Goal, as of June 11, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. However, it will go from $350 to $400 for 2025. This is still your best option.

September 1, 2024 is cut-off for Early Bird renewal.

Looking to do an Early Bird Dinner ??

Newest member of Post 1919:

                                 2nd LT Connor Albright, US Space Force.

                                 Hoosier Boys State Alumni

                                 Third generation American Legion

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

No Updates.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

Dual members to receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

Ed - Asking for donation for SAL flag.

 

Dirk – Let us know how SAL can help and benefit the post

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Ralph Schuster – Parkinson’s

Dean Logan – Spleen/pancreas, to have operation.

Tyler Pantell

John McLain

Ron McCoy

 

Unfinished Business

• Fund Raising
  • Garage Sale
    • To be held sometime in September 2024.
      • AL to charge $20 a spot.
      • A location has been secured.
        • Location: Grace Church on US31.
      • Participant to keep everything they bring in.
      • Stay tuned for more information.
    • Volunteers needed.
    • Will set up a table with applications to entice new memberships.
    • Request to use the pop-up canopy from District 7.
    • Raffle(s)
    • Any ideas, please let one of the officers know.

 

New Business

• Motion to suspend regular meeting to swear in officers made by Michael Roderick.
• 2024-2025 Officers are:
  • Commander Michael Harris
  • First Vice Commander Garry Totty
  • Second Vice Commander Michael Roderick
  • Adjutant Terry Smiley

 

• Finance Officer Doree Boger
• Sgt-At-Arms Ted McDonald
• E-Board Phil Martinez, Tim Morris          

 

• Motion to resume meeting made by Dave Everett, Second Michael Roderick. Motion carried.

 

• Motion made by Dave Everett to donate up to $500 to SAL for a flag assembly. Second by Doree Boger. Motion carried.

 

• Roger Peterman, ASA Golf outing.
  • August 30, 2024 at Valle Vista.
  • Tee time 0830.
  • Dave Everett motion to sponsor up to Four (4) spots, Second Garry Totty. Motion carried.

 

• Commander
  • Four (4) appointed positions needing filled.
    • Chaplain
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
    • Service Officer
  • If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.

 

• Commander
  • Article XIII of Post 1919 By-Laws
    • SAL Amendment
    • Read Aloud by Commander
      • No discussion
    • July meeting
      • SAL Amendment to be read again
      • Open for discussion

 

• Vote to accept

 

Good of the Legion

• Convention
  • July 10-14, 2024.
  • Marriott East Indianapolis.
• District Meeting
  • 21 Jul 2024 Worthington Post 106.
  • 1100 Lunch, $10.00.
  • 1400 Meeting, $1.00.
• Franklin Train Show
  • August 3-4, 2024
  • Franklin, IN
  • Michael Roderick has information and sign-up sheets for volunteers.
  • Will be approximately 350 vendors.
• Greenwood VFW Riders
  • Tim Morris
    • Ride to raise money for college / trade school scholarship.
    • June 15, 2024.
  • Dave Everett
    • Welcome next District 7 VP Col. Rick Ebb.
    • Proposes one (1) Saturday a month Legion Breakfast.
      • Post to pay for 1919 members and possibly spouse.
    • Shut-in member
      • Sent email appreciating meeting minutes being taken and sent out.
      • This way he can feel a part of membership.
    • To be presented with 70-year membership.
    • More information to come.

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

•  

 

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $37.00.
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 2002 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be held at 1900 hrs. on 09 JUL 2024.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14 May 2024,

 

Opening

The regular meeting of the American Legion POST 1919 at 1900 hrs. 14 May 2024, by Commander Michael Harris.

ROLL CALL:

on

 

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                   Terry Smiley – Present

Finance Officer         Doree Boger – Excused

E-Board:                   Joe Vidales – Present

                                 Steve Milbourn – Present

                                

 

21 Members in Attendance

 

Welcome guests:

                                 Paul Miller

                                 Randy Bowman

                                 Dirk Titus

 

 

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Garry Totty, Second by Michael Roderick.

The minutes of the previous meeting unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

 

Committee Reports

Finance Committee – Doree Boger

• April Finance Report 2024
  • Deposit           $1,010.00
  • Bills-checks             -168.06
  • Membership           -175.00
  • Purchases 00
  • Christmas 00
• Balance as of April 30, 2024, $12,600.05

Motion to accept report by Dave Everett, Second by Phil Martinez.

The financial report for February unanimously approved as distributed.

Motion Carried.

 

Membership Committee

Dave Everett

102% of Goal, as of May 7, 2024.

Dues have increased to $55. The 10-year option is still available. However, it will go from $350 to $400 for 2025. This is still your best option.

 

IT Committee

Dexter Albright

Upgrades to be done this week/month.

Site will be up and down as work progresses.

 

SAL

Ed Wickham

The first meeting was last month.

Dual members will receive a pin.

$20 membership dues.

Meetings are on the Fourth Thursday of the Month.

 

 

 

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Ralph Schuster – Parkinson’s

Doree Boger – Sick

Dean Logan – Spleen/pancreas, to have operation.

 

 

Unfinished Business

• Committee to Update By-laws
  • Some small ‘tweaking’ still needing to be done, then will be finalized.
• Fund Raising
  • Garage Sale
    • To be held sometime in September 2024.
      • AL to charge $20 a spot.
      • A location has been secured.
        • Location: Grace Church on US31.
      • Participant to keep everything they bring in.
      • Stay tuned for more information.
    • Volunteers needed.
    • Will set up a table with applications to entice new memberships.
    • Request to use the pop-up canopy from District 7.
    • Raffle(s)
    • Any ideas, please let one of the officers know.
  • American Legion Family event.
    • To celebrate the American Legion Family: AL, ALA, SAL, AL Riders.
    • Had a good showing.
    • Doree ‘Bailed’ us out.
      • She played bartender for us during the event.
    • Look forward to next year.
      • Let’s make it bigger and better.

 

 

 

New Business

• Elections
  • Elections were held with the following holding positions:
    • Commander Michael Harris
    • First Vice Commander Garry Totty
    • Second Vice Commander Michael Roderick
    • Adjutant Terry Smiley
    • Finance Officer Doree Boger
    • Sgt-At-Arms Ted McDonald
    • E-Board Phil Martinez

                                                Tim Morris                   

• Email to be sent concerning Appointed Positions. If anyone is interested, please contact the Commander or another Officer.
  • Appointed Positions are:
    • Chaplain
    • Historian
    • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
  • Cadet Law Academy
    • Molly Marshall, candidate.
      • Daughter of SAL Member
    • Motion made to give SAL 1919 $350 to sponsor, made by Dave Everett, second by Dexter Albright. Motion Carried.
  • Franklin Train Show
    • Michael Roderick has information and sign-up sheets for volunteers.
    • Will be approximately 350 vendors.

 

Good of the Legion

• District Meeting
  • 13 Apr 2024 Bloomington, IN.
  • 1100 Lunch, $10.00.
  • 1400 Meeting, $1.00.
• Arthur Parkhurst
  • To be presented with 70-year membership.
  • More information to come.

 

 

Virtues

Scott Emmett/Phil Martinez

• Compassion
  • Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
    • Clara Barton was known as the Angel of the Battlefield. She was instrumental in getting care of wounded soldiers of both armies during the civil war and she was responsible for the founding of the Red Cross. Her compassion for our soldiers was without limit and that compassion for soldiers continued until her passing.
    • There are hundreds of examples in our nation’s history, such as:
      • George Washington: Our First President.
      • Abraham Lincoln: Our 16^th
      • Clara Barton: Founder of the Red Cross.
      • Benjamin Franklin: One of our Founding Fathers and author

     of his own 13 Virtues.

• The Four Chaplains We discussed them a couple months ago.

 

Pass the Hat and 50/50

• Pass the hat raised $37.00.
• 50/50 Not Held

 

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting adjourned at 1958 hrs. by Commander Michael Harris.

The next general meeting will be held at 1900 hrs. on 11 JUN 2024.