August 5, 2003
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. Chaplain, Monta Plank, offered an opening prayer followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to The American Legion Constitution.
There were 55 Legion, 13 S.A.L., and 0 Guests present.
The meeting opened with a joint session with the Legion Auxiliary, SAL and Legion members. Congratulations were given to Robert and Sharon Davis on celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary on 31 July.
Cheryl Carpenter presented a check in the amount of $1000 in memory of her husband Richard and brother Gerald Love. It was specified that the money be used in the renovation fund.
All current members of the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL present were offered the opportunity to vote regarding the smoking policy at the post once the bar renovation is completed. Results of the vote were 70.2 percent for no smoking and 29.8 percent to continue smoking. After the results were present the joint session was adjourned.
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 presented the finance report for the General Fund and the Adjutants gave the reports for the Canteen Fund, Adjutant’s Fund, Petty Cash, and Building Fund. Reports were accepted and approved as presented.
Old Business:
- Monta Planks rocket has been completed.
- With Old Settlers day fast approaching, several slots are open still open for the booth and other activities sponsored by the post. A book is located in the canteen area to sign up. Booth set up needs to begin at 8 AM on Thursday August 15, 2013.
- Karaoke is planned for the evening of August 24, 2013. This will be the last date for Karaoke until after the renovation.
New Business:
- In preparation for the upcoming renovation all items currently on display need to be taken down, packed and stored. If anyone has any personal items displayed and prefer not to have them packed away need to remove them. Contact the Commander or Adjutant prior to the removal so that a record can be kept. Packing will commence on August 26, 2013. It is desired that a committee be formed to coordinate the display of items in the new canteen area after the renovation. The ideal makeup of the committee would members of all organizations at the post.
Good of the Legion:
American Legion Rider (Director Ron Vangas)
- The Riders will participate in the Old Settlers Parade on August 17th. Those participating need to meet at the Post by 10:15 AM.
- September 14th is Veterans Appreciation Day. Activities start at 10 AM. Activities include Horseshoe Tournament, Dunk Tank and food from the grill. This is open to all members.
Son's of the American Legion (Commander Jerry Armstrong)
- The gun drawing will be conducted at the meeting being held on August 11, 2013. Contact a SAL member to purchase a chance for the drawing.
- The SAL will continue the tradition of grilling food at the Post during the Old Settlers activities on August 17th.
Ladies Auxiliary (President Lori Metz)
- Nothing to report.
Patriot Guard (Director Terry Houck)
- Nothing to report.
Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm by Commander Reser with the next meeting scheduled for September 3, 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant
