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 34 Legion, 2 S.A.L., and 1 Guests present
Dede Dannon, Committee member from 5 th District made a short presentation regarding membership. The second guest was Ashton Cody the Law Enforcement Camp attendee sponsored by AL Post 136 for 2014. He gave a brief rundown on what his experiences were while attending the camp.
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: 4 new members were presented to the post. Jerry Bumpus and Ralph Williams are transfers from other posts and Danette Harris and Adam Smith are new member in the American Legion. All were welcomed to the post.
Old Business:
- Non-Profit status is still in the hands of the IRS.
- Past commanders plaques are being redone.
- Post cleaning for August is to be conducted by the Legion Auxiliary.
- Room rental has been changed for rental of the dining room. Rates now are $100 for Post members and $300 for non members.
- OLD SETTLERS DAY
- Volunteers are needed to support all activities the post is participating in during the Old Settlers Day.
- 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.
- An ad has been placed in the Mulvane News advertising the activities being sponsored by the post for Old Settlers Days.
New Business:
- Proposed changes to the By Laws were presented to the membership for review and discussion. Voting on the changes to take place during the September meeting.
- A motion was made to add guttering over the entrance to the Post and on the ends of the Patio was made by Jerry Kirk and seconded by Duane Kalous. Motion passed.
- Rick Babinger made a motion to have the game machines removed from the Post and seconded by Ron Herndon. Motion passed.
- It was noted that non members cannot be served at the bar if unaccompanied but if qualified they can become members to the American Legion and enjoy the benefits of membership.
Good of the Legion:
- Legion Rider: Meeting is scheduled of 10 August 2014. Also the sheds have received their first coat of paint. ALR State Rally is scheduled for September 2014
Patriot Guard: Nothing to report.
SAL: Meeting to be held 10 August 2014.
Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing to report
Upcoming Events:
- Old Settlers
Sick Call:
- Carol Benson at home recuperation from surgery
For the Good of the Legion:
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 8 September 2014.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant
