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 26 Legion, 1 S.A.L., and 1 Guests present
Tonya from the Camaro Car Club made an appearance to request that the post be made available for a rally they have planned for October 19, 2014. The rally is being held to benefit local law enforcement. A motion was made by Jerry Kirk to support the event and seconded by Jake DeFrees. The motion passed
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:
- 6 new members were presented to the post. Thomas Schreffler requested transfer from Post 58. Larry Egan, Jonathan Helm, Shane Bradtmueller, Jerry Gardinier and Hayden Dudley signed up as new members to the 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. Hope to have completed by the October meeting.
- Post cleaning for September is to be conducted by the Son's of the American Legion.
- The General Fund grew by $2,337.56 due to the had work exhibited by some of the Post members support the Mulvane Old Settlers activities.
- Proposed changes to the By Laws were presented to the membership for review and discussion. Voting on the changes to take place during the October meeting.
New Business:
- A motion was made by Jerry Kirk and seconded by Jerry Allen to have the Beer Garden fund raiser in conjunction with Mulvane's Old Settlers for 2015. Motion passed.
- A work day is needed to add more flag pole holes at the Mulvane Cemetery. Jake DeFrees has and auger that can be used.
- A group of post members has formed to plan and see if a Veterans Memorial can be built in Mulvane. Ron Vangas indicated that they have reviewed all of the possible public areas owned by the City of Mulvane. It was explained that either the available property was located in areas either out of the way or access was not available from major roadways. A request was made to the membership to place the memorial on post property. A motion was made by Ron Vangas and seconded by Rick Johnson to use post property. Motion passed.
- Commander informed that the membership renewal process for 2015 has begun. Members need to start renewing.
- The Legion Riders from the post have a project called Project Surprise that is held at the McConnell AFB Commissary. Once a quarter they go to the commissary and assist some lower ranking military members in the purchase of items from the commissary. A motion was made by Jerry Bumpus and seconded by Rick Johnson to give the ALR $200.00 to supplement the funds that they use. This to for one quarter at this time. Motion was passed.
- The post did not have an Oratorical Coordinator. Jerry Kirk stepped up and volunteered and accepted the position. Thanks Jerry.
Good of the Legion:
- Legion Rider: Putting out flags at the VA on Patriots Day.
- Patriot Guard: On standby for the funeral of CPL Hargrove from the Topeka Police Department.
- SAL: Post cleanup to be held 21 September 2014 at 10:30 AM.
- Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing to report
Upcoming Events:
- Mexican Dinner on September 13, 2014
Sick Call:
- Terry Knight - Chemo for Cancer
- Rick Johnson - To begin radiation and chemo for Cancer
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 6 October 2014.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Johnston, Adjutant
