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. 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 30 Legion, 2 S.A.L., and 1 Guests present
Alexandera Coberly the winner of the 2014 Scholarship from American Legion Post 136 was present and read her submission that she submitted to win the scholarship.
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. Reports were approved as presented.
New Members: None
Old Business:
- Taxes for the post have been filed and paid prior to the May 15th deadline. The non-profit status is still under review and processing the the IRS.
- The Fish Fry was a great success. A total of $455.00 was earned from this fund raiser.
- Karaoke has been scheduled for 20 June and 19 July 2014.
- Painting of the exterior of the building received only one bid in the amount $9,500.00. Rick Babinger made a motion to permit Monica Barshney to paint the build. She has volunteered to paint the building at no cost except for the purchase of the paint. Motion was seconded and the motion was passed.
- The flag stands have been received and are in place.
- The past commanders plaque is currently being worked on. The life members boards are to be hung and improved at a later date.
- The license plates have been hung for all to see in the Pavilion.
- Post cleaning for the quarter is to be accomplished on June 14, 2014 by the ALR.
- The annual Rib Feed is to be conducted on 28 June 2014 with a Horseshoe Tournament prior to the feed starting at 12 noon.
- Prices are being checked to acquire LED lettering for the front of the building.
- Monta Plank will be conducting a Rocket Expedition on the 19th of July 2014.
OLD SETTLERS DAY
- Volunteers are needed to support all activities the post is participating in during the Old Settlers Day.
- A motion was made by Del Kenneson and seconded by Steve Firkins to place a full page ad in the MOS program. Motion passed.
- Plans are being made to make the Beer Garden a success. Again volunteers are needed to fill the many positions to make this activity a success.
New Business:
- Flag Day activities are going to take place on June 14, 2014 starting at 5 PM.
- Leadership College will happen at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, KS starting Friday 6 June 2013 and ending on the 8th.
- Taking care of the Post Home. All are reminded that in order to keep the building and grounds up, everyone needs to be make sure that nothing is done by them or others that could harm the property.
Good of the Legion:
- Legion Rider: Nothing to report.
- Patriot Guard: Nothing to report.
- SAL: Gun drawing to be held with tickets available for donation. Drawing to be conducted at the July 2014 meeting.
- Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing to report
Upcoming Events:
- Karaoke at the post on 20 June and 19 July 2014
- Rib Feed on 28 June 2014.
Sick Call: None
For the Good of the Legion:
- The PA system has been received and the electrical outlet installed. Installation of the speakers remains to be accomplished to make the system ready to use.
- Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.
- The meeting adjourned at 8 pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 7 July 2014.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant
