AL Post 136 Newsletter – November 2015

2 November 2015

 

The regular meeting of Paul Stewart Irwin Post No. 136 was called to order by Commander John Metz at 7:00 PM in the post home.  An opening prayer was offered by Chaplin Monta Plank followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution.  A short recognition ceremony for the POW/MIA's of our country was conducted.

There were 35 Legion, 2 S.A.L., and 1 Guests present

Guest Speaker.  No guest speakers at this meeting

Reading of the minutes.  Minutes were posted on the bulletin board and also posted on the Post Web Site.  Approved as Written.

Finance Report.  Finance officer and Adjutant presented finance reports.  Duane Kalous of the BOG gave the Canteen Report. Reports were approved as presented.

New Members: Jason Grissom, Michael Mangus, Wesley Shockey Gary Sorber and Gene Bradbury were presented as a new member to the American Legion and were welcomed as new members to the Post. 

Old Business:

Post cleaning has been a struggle to get people to participate in.  Because of this and offer was made by Debby Crawford and Connie Evans to do a deep cleaning once a month for a cost of $200.00.  Susan Lee moved that this be approved and the motion was seconded.  After discussion it was approved by a vote of the membership.  Cost to paid from the Canteen Fund.

                Heater for the patio has been purchase and installed.  Installation cost was donated by Phil Horner.

                Members were reminded that the legion dues are scheduled to increase to $40.00 after the first of the new year.  All were advised to pay their dues by 20 December 2015 to avoid the increase for the 2016 membership year.

                Rib Feed is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2015. Serving to run 5 – 7 PM.  Smoking of the ribs to begin at 7AM.  Members wishing to help are welcomed.

                Web site was discussed by the committee looking into upgrading the Post's electronic presence on the web.  It is estimated that the initial cost for the new web site would be $1000.00 to cover all costs.  Further action was tabled in order to contact John Wilson regarding the current site used by the post.

                Breakfast for the Mulvane Marauders is schedule for November 14, 2015 at 8:30 AM.  The Marauders has guaranteed a minimum of 35 for this first meal.  Post members and there guest are also welcome to come in and eat.

New Business:     

                Veterans day Flag Retirement and dinner hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to honor the veterans is scheduled for November 11, 2015. Flag retirement will be at 5 PM and a program and dinner to follow.

                Bierrocks will be served from 5 – 6:45 PM on 19 November 2015.

                The annual Post Thanksgiving dinner is scheduled for November 23, 2015.  The meal will turkey and ham prepared by the post officers and a covered dish brought  by those attending the dinner.  Volunteers are welcome in the preparation, serving and clean up of the meal.

                The idea of a Christmas party was brought up and a request presented for someone to head up the planning and execution of the event.  No one stepped up to lead the event.

For Good of the Legion

                Legion Rider:  The VA Christmas party is scheduled for December 20, 2015.  The Wichita Area Technical Center will be dedicating their new veterans center.  All members are welcome to attend.

                Patriot Guard:  Nothing reported

                Sons of the American Legion: The SAL Children’s Christmas party will be held 12 December 2015 from 2 – 5 PM.

                Ladies Auxiliary:  Nothing reported

                Rick Babinger passed on an invitation from the North Rock Road Sam's Club for all veterans to enjoy a breakfast that will be served the morning of 11 November 2015.  There will other incentives available for those attending.

                The big screen and projector have been installed and are ready for use for any event that could use them.

                Jerry Allen brought up the Douglass High School Veterans Day program.  All veterans are welcome to attend.

Sick Call:

                No one reported

               

Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 7 December  2015.

Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant

AL Post 136 Newsletter – August 2015

The regular meeting of Paul Stewart Irwin Post No. 136 was called to order by Commander John Metz at 7:00 PM in the post home.  An opening prayer was offered by Chaplin Monta Plank followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution.  A short recognition ceremony for the POW/MIA's of our country was conducted.

There were 34 Legion, 0 S.A.L., and 0 Guests present

Reading of the minutes.  Minutes were posted on the bulletin board and also posted on the Post Web Site.  Approved as Written.

Finance Report.  Finance officer and Adjutant presented finance reports.  President of the BOG gave the Canteen Report. Reports were approved as presented.

New Members: Verlyn Cheevers was presented as a new member to the American Legion and was welcomed as new members to the Post.

Old Business:

Post cleaning to be conducted by the Legion at 11AM on Sunday 9 August 2015.  More to be done after Old Settlers.

                Heater for the patio has been tabled until the September meeting when documents are to be presented for members to review and vote on.

                Next meeting of the Old Settlers committee to be 6 August 2015 at 7 PM.  Volunteers are still needed to assist in the various activities the Post is sponsoring. 

                Drawing tickets are available for the $500 gift certificate from Stroots Locker.  Price is $10.00 each and there will be only 250 sold.  Help support the post by buying a chance to win the prize.

                As part of the Old Settlers activities, the Ladies Auxiliary is having breakfast as a fund raiser.  The price is $5.00 for biscuits and gravy, hash brown potatoes and plain biscuits.  For an additional $2.00 you can have a made to order omelet.

New Business:     

                The E-Board and BOG will now be meeting at the same time in order to improve the communications between the two groups.

                After a combined meeting with the E-Board and BOG is was voted that Jimi Willie would be banned from the post due to his previous conduct.  Mr. Willie was offered to be present to give his input but did not appear.

                An offer has been made for donation of a full dress uniform from a Mulvane resident.  A motion was made by Rob Brown to accept the donation and was seconded by Del Kenneson.  Motion passed.

                Dave Williams invited all members to attend a celebration of his 40 years of American Legion membership.  The event is scheduled for 23 August 2015, 6PM at his home.

For Good of the Legion

                Legion Rider:  A Welcome Home is scheduled for the evening of 7 August 2015.  All are invited to attend.  The riders will be supporting the funeral ceremony for a homeless veteran on 4 August 2015.

                SAL: Nothing presented

                Ladies Auxiliary:  Nothing presented.

                Legion:  As a part of Old Settlers, the Legion is will be having a drawing for a $500.00 gift card from Stroots Locker.  There will be only 250 tickets sold and they are $10.00 each.

 

Upcoming Events: 

Nothing scheduled.

Sick Call:

                Rick Johnson – Continuing treatment for Cancer, Charlie Trapp – Continued treatment for cancer.

               

Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 14 September 2015.

Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant

AL Post 136 Newsletter – June 2015

The regular meeting of Paul Stewart Irwin Post No. 136 was called to order by Commander John Metz at 7:00 PM in the post home. An opening prayer was offered by Chaplin Monta Plank followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution. A short recognition ceremony for the POW/MIA's of our country was conducted.

There were 32 Legion, 2 S.A.L., and 3 Guests present

Emery Potucek, who received the scholarship from the post came to thank the members and also to read her essay that she submitted with her scholarship packet.

Reading of the minutes. Minutes were posted on the bulletin board and also posted on the Post Web Site. Approved as Written.

Finance Report. Finance officer and Adjutant presented finance reports. President of the BOG gave the Canteen Report. Reports were approved as presented.

New Members: There were no new members presented.

Old Business:

• Post cleaning to be conducted by the all organizations for the month of June at 10:30 AM on 7 June 2015.
• The exhaust fans for the smoking patio have been purchased and are scheduled to be installed during the next week.
• Next meeting of the Old Settlers committee to be announced. Volunteers are needed to assist in the various activities the Post is sponsoring. There is Karaoke scheduled for Friday night and the band Haywired scheduled for Saturday night.
• The ALR Rally is scheduled for 12 thru 14 June 2015 here at the Post. Any assistance from members would be greatly appreciated to help make this a success.
• Everyone that helped with the Memorial Day activities were thanked for all of the support that they provided.

New Business:

• The next food event will be a BBQ dinner to be held on Father’s Day. Anyone interested in attending need to contact Diana to insure that enough food will be available.
• The large screen be taken down and stored until it is permanently mounted in the meeting room. The removal will take place on the 7^th of June during the post cleanup.
• The next flag retirement will take place on July 4, 2015 at the Post.
• A request was made by Cheryl Carpenter for members to save their pull tabs, aluminum can, Pringles cans and empty medicine bottles. She uses the items in projects to support veteran programs.
• A motion was made by Duane Kalous and seconded by Del Kenneson to give Kenny Beran a plaque to thank him for all of the donations and work that he has provided to this post. Motion passed.

Good of the Legion:

• Legion Rider: State Rally fast approaching and volunteers are needed. Patriot Guard highway will be picked up on 6 June 2015 starting at 8:30 AM.
• Patriot Guard: No report.
• SAL: Next meeting to be at 1:30 PM 7 June 2015.
• Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing presented.

Upcoming Events:

• ALR Rally 12 – 14 June 2015.

Sick Call:

• Rick Johnson – Continuing treatment for Cancer, Robert Davis – Being transferred to the Veterans Home in Winfield, Jack Evans – Hernia surgery, Charlie Trapp – Continued treatment for cancer.
• Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.
• The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 6 July 2015.

Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant

AL Post 136 Newsletter – April 2015

The regular meeting of Paul Stewart Irwin Post No. 136 was called to order by Commander John Metz at 7:00 PM in the post home. An opening prayer was offered by Chaplin Monta Plank followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution. A short recognition ceremony for the POW/MIA's of our country was conducted.

There were 35 Legion, 3 S.A.L., and 0 Guests present

5^th District Commander Harold Scheaffer was present.

Reading of the minutes. Minutes were posted on the bulletin board and also posted on the Post Web Site. Approved as Written.

Finance Report. Finance officer and Adjutant presented finance reports. President of the BOG gave the Canteen Report. Reports were approved as presented.

New Members: 2 new members – Doug Wilson and Henry Bittle and 1 transfer William C. Nunn were presented. All welcomed to the membership.

BOG Election: Susan Lee and Beth Nye were nominated to serve on the BOG. After voting was completed by all the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL members present, Susan Lee was elected to serve a 2 year term.

Old Business:

• Post cleaning to be conducted by the Legion Riders for the month of April.
• The exhaust fans for the smoking patio have been purchased and awaiting installation.
• Nest meeting of the Old Settlers committee to be conducted on April 13, 2015 at 7 PM

New Business:

• Membership Stars were presented to those members that earned them.
• Legion scholarship selection was made and Emery Potucek, granddaughter of Gary Donaldson, was selected to receive the scholarship.
• Discussion was held regarding the use of funds donated for the various memorials. It was determined after a vote that it will be used to fund the luncheons in honor of deceased members.
• Food events for April 2015: Lunch with pulled pork, brats and other items on April 18^th, Bierocks on April 23, 2015.
• The post will participate in the City Wide Garage Sale to be held on May 2, 2015. Members can begin bringing in donations on April 27, 2015. Proceeds to be used in paying off the loan.
• Planning needs to begin to prepare for the Memorial Day activities to be held at the Mulvane Cemetery.
• Leadership College is scheduled to be held June 5 – 7, 2015 in Concordia, KS. Notify the Adjutant if you plan on attending so that he can provide a roster to Department of Kansas.
• 5^th District convention to be held in El Dorado, KS on 25 April. Names are being taken to attend as delegates.
• State convention being held in Topeka, KS May 15 – 17, 2015. Delegates need to be identified to attend,
• Nominations were taken for all of the officer positions. Nominees for the positions are as follows:
• Commander John Metz and Steve Coberly
• 1^st Vice Commander
• 2^nd Vice Commander Del Kennison and Ron Herndon
• Adjutant Warren Johnston
• Finance Officer Diana Nelson
• Service Officer Duane Kalous
• Chaplain Monta Plank
• Historian
• Sergeant at Arms Jake DeFrees
• One unanimous vote was made by the adjutant for all positions with only one person nominated to hold the position. After holding a vote for 2d Vice Commander, Ron Herndon was elected. The Commander position resulted in a tie vote. The tie was broken when the current Commander submitted his vote, John Metz was elected as Commander. After the election was determined for Commander, Steve Coberly was nominated as the 1^st Vice Commander and one unanimous vote was submitted by the Adjutant.
• The elected officers for 2015 – 2016 are as follows:
• Commander John Metz
• 1^st Vice Commander Steve Coberly
• 2^nd Vice Commander Ron Herndon
• Adjutant Warren Johnston
• Finance Officer Diana Nelson
• Service Officer Duane Kalous
• Chaplain Monta Plank
• Historian
• Sergeant at Arms Jake DeFrees

Good of the Legion:

• Legion Rider: Preregistration is urged to attend the State Rally in June and anyone wanting to assist is urged to volunteer. Next meeting to be held Sunday 12 April 2015 at 3 PM.

Patriot Guard: No report.

SAL: Nest meeting to be held on Sunday 12 April 2015 at 1:30PM. Election of officers to be held and the gun drawing to be held.

Ladies Auxiliary: The Auxiliary was present a plaque from the legion listing all of the life members of the unit.

Upcoming Events:

• Lunch and horseshoes at the post April 18^th.
• Bierocks – April 23.

Sick Call:

• Rick Johnson – Continuing treatment for Cancer

Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.

The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 4 May 2015.

Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant

AL Post 136 Newsletter – April 2015

The regular meeting of Paul Stewart Irwin Post No. 136 was called to order by Commander John Metz at 7:00 PM in the post home.  An opening prayer was offered by Chaplin Monta Plank followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution.  A short recognition ceremony for the  POW/MIA's of our country was conducted.

There were 35 Legion, 3 S.A.L., and 0 Guests present

5^th District Commander Harold Scheaffer was present.

Reading of the minutes.  Minutes were posted on the bulletin board and also posted on the Post Web Site.  Approved as Written.

Finance Report.  Finance officer and Adjutant presented finance reports.  President of the BOG gave the Canteen Report. Reports were approved as presented.

New Members: 2 new members – Doug Wilson and Henry Bittle and 1 transfer William C. Nunn were presented.  All welcomed to the membership.

BOG Election:  Susan Lee and Beth Nye were nominated to serve on the BOG.  After voting was completed by all the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL members present, Susan Lee was elected to serve a 2 year term.

Old Business:

                Post cleaning to be conducted by the Legion Riders for the month of April.

                The exhaust fans for the smoking patio have been purchased and awaiting installation.

                Nest meeting of the Old Settlers committee to be conducted on April 13, 2015 at 7 PM

New Business:                  

Membership Stars were presented to those members that earned them.

Legion scholarship selection was made and Emery Potucek, granddaughter of Gary Donaldson, was selected to receive the scholarship.

Discussion was held regarding the use of funds donated for the various memorials.  It was determined after a vote that it will be used to fund the luncheons in honor of deceased members.

Food events for April 2015:  Lunch with pulled pork, brats and other items on April 18^th, Bierocks on April 23, 2015.

The post will participate in the City Wide Garage Sale to be held on May 2, 2015.  Members can begin bringing in donations on April 27, 2015.  Proceeds to be used in paying off the loan.

Planning needs to begin to prepare for the Memorial Day activities to be held at the Mulvane Cemetery.

Leadership College is scheduled to be held June 5 – 7, 2015 in Concordia, KS.  Notify the Adjutant if you plan on attending so that he can provide a roster to Department of Kansas.

5^th District convention to be held in El Dorado, KS on 25 April.  Names are being taken to attend as delegates.

State convention being held in Topeka, KS May 15 – 17, 2015.  Delegates need to be identified to attend,

Nominations were taken for all of the officer positions. Nominees for the positions are as follows:

                Commander         John Metz and Steve Coberly

                1^st Vice Commander          

                2^nd Vice Commander          Del Kennison and Ron Herndon

                Adjutant                                Warren Johnston

                Finance Officer    Diana Nelson

                Service Officer     Duane Kalous

                Chaplain               Monta Plank

                Historian

                Sergeant at Arms Jake DeFrees

One unanimous vote was made by the adjutant for all positions with only one person nominated to hold the position.  After holding a vote for 2d Vice Commander, Ron Herndon was elected.  The Commander position resulted in a tie vote.  The tie was broken when the current Commander submitted his vote, John Metz was elected as Commander.  After the election was determined for Commander, Steve Coberly was nominated as the 1^st Vice Commander and one unanimous vote was submitted by the Adjutant.

The elected officers for 2015 – 2016 are as follows:  

                Commander         John Metz

                1^st Vice Commander           Steve Coberly      

                2^nd Vice Commander          Ron Herndon

                Adjutant                                Warren Johnston

                Finance Officer    Diana Nelson

                Service Officer     Duane Kalous

                Chaplain               Monta Plank

                Historian

                Sergeant at Arms Jake DeFrees

               

Good of the Legion:

                Legion Rider:  Preregistration is urged to attend the State Rally in June and anyone wanting to assist is urged to volunteer.  Next meeting to be held Sunday 12 April 2015 at 3 PM.

                Patriot Guard: No report.

                SAL: Nest meeting to be held on Sunday 12 April 2015 at 1:30PM.  Election of officers to be held and the gun drawing to be held.

                Ladies Auxiliary:  The Auxiliary was present a plaque from the legion listing all of the life members of the unit.

                Upcoming Events: 

Lunch and horseshoes at the post April 18^th.

Bierocks – April 23.

Sick Call:

                Rick Johnson – Continuing treatment for Cancer

               

Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.

The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 4 May 2015.

Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant