The regular meeting of Paul Stewart Irwin Post No. 136 was called to order by Commander R.G. Reser at
7:00 PM in the post home. Auxiliary Chaplain, Jean Horstman , offered an opening prayer followed by the
members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the POW/MIA Empty Chair Ceremony.
There were 24 Legion, 3 S.A.L., and 0 Guests present.
The meeting began as a joint session with the Auxiliary and members of the SAL to discuss the upcoming vote regarding the smoking policy. Several people expressed their opinion both for and against elimination of smoking once the renovation of the new bar is completed. Final vote to be conducted on
August 5, 2013.
During the joint session it was also announced that the fine from the Kansas ABC had been levied. The fine in the amount of $500.00 is scheduled to be paid on 2 July 2013.
Reading of the minutes. The meeting minutes have been posted and sent out for all to read. Approved as written.
Finance Report. The Finance Officer and Adjutant read their financial reports and were approved.
Updates from the Auxiliary, American Legion Riders, Patriot Guard and the Sons of the American Legion were presented for the good of all in attendance.
Old Business:
- The ABC has ruled on the infraction of serving alcohol outside defined hours of 9 AM and 2 AM. A $500.00 fine needs to be paid within 30 days of June 27, 2013.
- Karaoke is scheduled for 20 July 2013 and 24 August 2013. All are urged to come out and participate or just listen and enjoy.
- Old Settlers update: This post will again sell drinks at both the downtown booth and the turtle races. New this year will be selling drinks prior to the start of the parade along the parade route and the window display downtown.
- The renovation is scheduled to begin on September 9th. Items will need to be packed and stored during the renovation and Eric Evans has agreed to provide space for these items for storage. The renovation will require the post to be closed for 3-4 days during the final phases of the construction. In conjunction with the renovation Rick Johnson made a motion to upgrade the sound system at the post. Motion was seconded by Jerry Kirk and the motion was passed. Rick Johnson to check into the equipment.
New Business:
- Rick Babinger made a motion to purchase 10 flags for the display at the post. Motion seconded by Rick Johnson. Motion passed.
- Eric Evans made a motion to remove the 5 horseshoe pits on the north side of the pit area. Motion seconded by Tom Buskirk. Motion passed.
- A request was made to purchase a storage building for long time post member Wayne Lewis. A motion was made by Phil Horner and seconded by Rick Johnson. Motion was passed.
Sick Call: Nothing
Good of the Legion:
- Having no further business to come before the members, the ALR Chaplain Ron Herndon offered a closing prayer.
- The meeting adjourned at 8 pm by Commander Reser with the next meeting scheduled for 5 August 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant
