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. An opening prayer was offered by Legion Member Ron Herndon followed by the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution. A short recognition ceremony for the POW/MIA's of our country was conducted.
There were 33 Legion, 2 S.A.L., and 0 Guests present
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: No new members offered at the meeting.
Old Business:
- Past commanders plaques have been completed and hung at the Post.
- Post cleaning for December to conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Due to the many functions that are being held at the Post and the pending holidays, the Auxiliary has requested that they postpone the cleaning until January 2015.
- Brackets for the large screen still need to be obtained. Jerry Kirk has explored the replacement of the brackets but has found it more cost effective to replace the whole assembly, screen and brackets. Cost would be $200.00. Jerry Kirk made a motion to make the purchase and it was seconded by Ron Herndon. Motion passed.
- The ice machine has been repaired and was done so without cost to the post. The defective evaporator was covered by warranty and the labor cost was absorbed from an earlier repair visit.
New Business:
- Renewal of membership was stressed. The post is currently setting at 78% renewal rate.
- The commander indicated that he is acquainted with an individual who installs Limo Tint. The commander is going to contact him about tinting the west end exterior doors to eliminate the glare coming during the evening hours.
- Hosting of the ALR State Rally for 2015 has been approved to be held at American Legion Post 136. The date are 12 – 14 June 2014. Assistance will be required from all members to make this a success.
- A request was made for members to submit ideas for future fund raisers. Contact any of the Post Officers to do so.
- There is going to be a Christmas Party again this year to be held on 19 December 2014 starting at 6 PM and continuing until ?.
- Upcoming events: Mexican meal to be held on December 6, 2014 from 2 – 5:30 PM. Bierocks will be served the evening of 11 December 2014 starting at 5 PM.
- New pictures are still needed to update the Post Web Site. Send any that you may have to the commander.
- It was suggested by Rick Babinger about designating a day to hold game nights. Also suggested was the acquisition of a shuffleboard table for the Post. The commander along with Rick Babinger will explore the costs associated with this.
- Question brought up about a Valentines dance. Availability of the Fabulous Flesh tones being checked.
Good of the Legion:
- Legion Rider: November meeting to be held December 14, 2014. Also the next Banana Run to the VA to be on 7 December 2014 and Wreaths Across American on 13 December 2014
- Patriot Guard: No KIA's from Kansas so far this year..
- SAL: November meeting to be held December 14th . Children party to be held December 13, 2014 from 1-4. Shopping for the toys will be held on Wednesday 10 December 2014 at 7 PM. The SAL did make a payment towards the loan for the Post remodeling.
- Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing to report.
- Jerry Allen brought up the subject of purchasing a gun safe to store the rifles. Jerry made a motion to purchase the safe at a price not to exceed $500.00. Motion seconded by Jerry Kirk. Motion was passed. Jerry Allen assigned to pursue the purchase of the gun safe.
- Del Kenneson reported on the action of the Mulvane City Commission regarding the liquor license for the post. The City Commission voted to waive the $500.00 fee to renew the license.
- Jerry Kirk brought up the subject of the Oratorical contest. He explained what was required and is going to seek entries from the local high schools.
- Jerry Allen made a motion to move the monies allocated for the Bugle Fund to assist in the purchase of the gun safe. Motion died.
Upcoming Events:
- Bierocks at the post on 11 December 2014 5 – 7 PM.
- Annual Christmas Party on 19 December 2014 6 - ? PM
Sick Call:
- Rick Johnson – Continuing treatment for Cancer
- Charlie Trapp – Continuing treatment for Cancer
- Terry Knight – Continuing treatment for Cancer
Having no further business to come before the members, the Second Vice Commander offered a closing prayer.
The meeting adjourned at 8:12pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 5 January 2015
