AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

09 May 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 09 May 2023 by 1^st Vice Commander Dexter Albright.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Kip Blake – Excused     

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

E-Board: Joe Vidales – Excused, Mary Blake – Present

Welcome guests:

Jose Gaitan – District 10 Vice Cmdr.

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Michael Roderick

Motion seconded by Jeff Emerson

Motion Carried.

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

March end - $12,250

Motion to approve – Gary Toddy

Motion seconded by – Mike Delaney

Motion Carried.

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris

104.17% of Goal

Dave Everett – Presented Post Adjutant Michael Harris with the Department 100% membership awared.

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

Boys State Committee-

Dave Everett – Have 1 boy confirmed to attend. Need $300 for tuition + $25 for spending money.

Motion – Gary Toddy

Second – Mike Delaney

Motion Carried

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Michael Roderick

Rich Carney

Jay Collars & family

Gary Roy – Post Everlasting

Unfinished Business

• NONE

NEW BUSINESS

• Post Elections
• Dexter Albright listed the Officer Positions to be nominated and voted on and introduced the election committee that will tally votes in the case that ballot vote will be taken for any elected position.
• The following persons will fill the corresponding office and will serve in this office for the 2023 – 2024 year.
  • Post Commander – Michael Harris
  • 1^st Vice Commander – Gary Toddy
  • 2^nd Vice Commander – Michael Roderick
  • Adjutant – John Reischman
  • Finance Officer – Mary Blake
  • Sargent at Arms – John Campbell
  • E-Board – Kip Blake / Steve Milbourn
• Congratulations to all.

Good of the Legion

• Mike Delany – Post cooler quit. Replacement cost is $2500. Continue discussion at next meeting.
• Poker on Saturday will go to $40 buy in with cash games.
• AL has had a 20+ increase in membership. Need to get more members to attend meetings.
• After elections, volunteers will need to help fill a few of the appointment positions. Chaplain, Judge Advocate, Service Officer, etc.

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $30
• 50/50 Not Held

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs. by 1st Vice Commander Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 13 JUNE 2023.

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

11 APR 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 11 APR 2023 by 1^st Vice Commander Dexter Albright.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Kip Blake – Excused     

1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Present

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Excused

Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present

E-Board: Joe Vidales – Present, Mary Blake – Excused

Welcome guests:

Jose Gaitan – District 10 Vice Cmdr.

Boy Scouts Troop 615. Observing Meeting Protocals

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Dave Everret

Motion seconded by Joe Vidales

Motion Carried.

 Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

March end - $10,500.00

Motion to approve – Gary Toddy

Motion seconded by – Dory Boger

Motion Carried.

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris

102.9% - 172 members  / 168 goal

Dave Everett

• 10 year membership recommended at $350 one time payment.
• Dues increase in 2025

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

Boys State Committee-

Dave Everret – Need applicants for Boys State. Lost the 2 we had.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Michael Roderick

 Unfinished Business

-         No unfinished business

New Business

Dory Boger put a motion on the floor to commit $250 to the VFW to offset cost of new AED machine. (defibrillator)

• Dave Everret 2^nd
• Motion Carried

Dave Everret put a motion on the floor to commit $75 to boy Scouts to help offset the cost of American Flag disposal in Franklin, IN.

• John Campbell 2^nd
• Motion Carried

Post Elections will be held 9 May 2023. Emails have been sent to the membership to as for nominations. All members are encouraged to attend.

Normal business will be suspended on 9 May to accomplish nominations.

Good of Legion

• Dave Everett
  • Post 1919 data form due to state by 15 April. (completed)
  • April district meeting at Bloomington on 22 April.
  • May district meeting in Mooresville for district planning and post everlasting.
  • Close of books for post is June.
  • Dexter Albright, owner of ABC Pro, won the Business of the Year Award from Department. He will now be nominated at the National Level.
  • Nominations discussion. Dexter reviewed the list of officers to be nominated.
  • Dave Everret nominated Ted McDonald as Sgt. of Arms. Ted accepted nomination.
  • Michael Roderick – Reminder of the Franklin Train Show
  • Dave Everret – Presented Post Founder Tags to Steve Milbourn and Mike Delaney.

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $27
• 50/50 Not Held

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs. by 1st Vice Commander Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 9 May 2023.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes
14 MAR 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 14 MAR 2023 by 1^st Vice Commander Dexter Albright.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Kip Blake – Excused     

1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Present

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Present 

Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Excused

Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present

E-Board: Joe Vidales – Present, Mary Blake – Excused

Welcome guests:

Gina Owens – South District VC

Brent Harrel – 1^st VC Post 233

Terry Smiley – Post 252

Ted McDonald – Post 355

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Joe Vidales

Motion seconded by John Cambell

Motion Carried.

 Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

Feb end - $11,000.00

Current as of meeting - $10,900.00

Motion to approve – Dave Everett

Motion seconded by – Phil Martinez

Motion Carried.

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris

101.19% - 170 members  / 168 goal

Dave Everett

2 Transfers, Ted McDonald, Terry Smiley

4 New paid transfers.

Post 1919 can win National Commander Membership Award if we hit 103% by 31 March.

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

Boys State Committee-

Jay Collars – No Report

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Bobby Jennett

Ed Dunham

Fred Brumley

 Unfinished Business

-         No unfinished business

New Business

Election Committee to be formed for May meeting Officer Elections.

Committee Members formed at the meeting will be:

• Michael Harris – Post Adjutant
• Joe Vidales – E-Board Member
• John Campbell – Post Member

An email will be sent out to Post Membership reminding them of the election meeting in May and solicitation of Officer nominations.

Good of Legion

• Gina Owens
  • National programs for membership
  • Legacy Foundation – Set up to continue Legion programs.
  • Childrens Hospital donations. Goal for the post is $300.
    • Donation bucket is set up by the bar entrance. Due 1 July.
  • Recommend 10yr membership. Yearly dues will increase 2025.
• Dave Everett
  • Presented 100% Membership Flag to Post Adjutant Michael Harris.
  • District Fire, Police, EMT award nominations. 3 so far from 7^th
  • Cadet Law Enforcement information if interested.
  • Gaming Commission will be at the VFW 18 March if anyone interested. Topic is charitable gaming.
  • Post 1919 data form due to state by 15 April.
  • April district meeting at Bloomington on 22 April.
  • May district meeting at Mooresville for district planning and post everlasting.
  • Spring Conference at Shadeland Marriott on 14/15 April,

• Need help at District level. Advisory Council, committee’s, etc. If interested, contact Dave Everret.
• Korean War POW Sgt. Charles Garrigus from Indiana. His remains have been returned to the United States.

• John Reischman
  • Crown Hill Cemetery has established a dedicated area for veterans.

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $34
• 50/50 Not Held

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 2000 hrs. by 1st Vice Commander Dexter Albright. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on 11 April 2023.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919

Meeting Minutes

14 FEB 2023

Opening

The regular meeting of the AMERICAN LEGION POST 1919 was called to order at 1900 hrs. on 14 FEB 2023 by Commander Kip Blake.

15 members present.

ROLL CALL:

Commander Kip Blake – Present        1^st Vice Dexter Albright – Excused 

2^nd Vice Michael Roderick – Present  Chaplain Scott Emmett - Present

Sgt At Arms Jeff Emerson – Excused Adjutant Michael Harris – Present

Finance Officer Mike Tomes - Present

Welcome guests:

None

Approval of Minutes

Previous meeting minutes were distributed to attendees.

Motion to approve by Jay Collars

Motion seconded by Joe Vidales

Motion Carried.

Committee Reports

Finance Committee –

Mike Tomes -

Jan end - $9,700.00

Current as of meeting - $10,300.00

Motion to approve – Dave Everett

Motion seconded by – Michael Roderick

Motion Carried.

Membership Committee –

Michael Harris.

101.19% - 170 members  / 168 goal

IT Committee -

Dexter Albright

No report.

Boys State Committee-

Jay Collars

Picked up two applicants from Franklin HS.

Would like to sponsor one more.

Application deadline is May.

Sick Call and Relief

Keep in Prayers:

Rich Carney

Michael Roderick

Bobby Jennett

Ed Dunham

Ron McCoy

Fred Brumley

Unfinished Business

-         American Legion 104 yr. birthday celebration. March 25^th, 1400 – 1700, banquet room A. Pitch in. AL will supply meat. All members welcome.

New Business

No new business

Good of Legion

• Scott Emmett shared the story of the 4 Chaplains.
• Dave Everett
  • Need people to fill some open positions at the District level.
  • March 21^st – VFW will be presenting Community Awards at the Post. All invited.
  • April 15^th – Heart Stone Crossing will be playing at the Post. This is on a Saturday and will be from 1900 – 2300. Advance tickets $6. $8 at the door. Food and open bar.
  • April 1^st – Vietnam Vets celebration at the post. Event is free. Starts at 1800.
  • Next District planning meeting will be held at the Mooresville post May 13^th.
  • Gaming training will be held by the VFW for those interested.
  • AL college will be held in April prior to the Spring Conference.
  • May post elections in May. Need to form an Election Committee.
• Michael Roderick
  • August 5/6. Franklin Train Show at the Johnson County Fair Grounds.
  • Handed out certificates for those who volunteered last year.

Pass the Hat and 50/50.

• Pass the hat raise $26
• 50/50 Not Held

Closing ceremonies performed.

Meeting was adjourned at 1950 hrs. by Commander Kip Blake. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs. on February 14 2023, at Post 1919.