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 Chaplin Monta Plank 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 35 Legion, 3 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: 4 new members to the American Legion – Tim Kinnick, Donald Comer, Robert Moore, Jim Roney and 4 transfers Billy Leible, Larry Walker, Alex Melcher and Albert Rogers were presented. All welcomed to the membership.
Old Business:
- Motion made by Rick Babinger to purchase a 20 foot shuffleboard table and seconded by Del Kenneson. After discussion a vote was taken and the motion failed.
- Post cleaning for January to be conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary.
- Another update presented by Jerry Kirk regarding brackets for the large screen. After some discussion the subject was tabled until more information could be obtained.
- Valentine’s Day dance – The band has been contacted and have agreed to perform for the post.
New Business:
- Renewal of membership was stressed. The post is currently setting at 82% renewal rate.
- Motioned made by Tom Knight to conduct a study regarding the ventilating of the smoking area. Motion was seconded by Duane Kalous, motion passed.
- New pictures have been added to the web site. The Commander indicated you need to scroll to the bottom of the page to see the new photos.
Good of the Legion:
- Legion Rider: Meeting on 6 January 2015 planning for State ALR Rally. Also reminder about the Winfield ALR Freeze you’re a*** off Poker Run stopping at our post on Saturday 10 January 2015.
- Patriot Guard: Nothing reported.
- SAL: Reported that the Annual Children’s Christmas party was a great success. Jerry Armstrong thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for their outstanding support with the event.
- Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing to report.
Upcoming Events:
- Bierocks at the post on 15 January 2015 5 – 7 PM.
- Build your own Mexican Plate on 10 January 2015 starting at 11 AM until gone.
- Hot Dog Bar on 31 January 2015 from noon until 5 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 Chaplin offered a closing prayer.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 2 February 2015
