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 32 Legion, 2 S.A.L., and 3 Guests present
Emery Potucek, who received the scholarship from the post came to thank the members and also to read her essay that she submitted with her scholarship packet.
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. President of the BOG gave the Canteen Report. Reports were approved as presented.
New Members: There were no new members presented.
Old Business:
- Post cleaning to be conducted by the all organizations for the month of June at 10:30 AM on 7 June 2015.
- The exhaust fans for the smoking patio have been purchased and are scheduled to be installed during the next week.
- Next meeting of the Old Settlers committee to be announced. Volunteers are needed to assist in the various activities the Post is sponsoring. There is Karaoke scheduled for Friday night and the band Haywired scheduled for Saturday night.
- The ALR Rally is scheduled for 12 thru 14 June 2015 here at the Post. Any assistance from members would be greatly appreciated to help make this a success.
- Everyone that helped with the Memorial Day activities were thanked for all of the support that they provided.
New Business:
- The next food event will be a BBQ dinner to be held on Father’s Day. Anyone interested in attending need to contact Diana to insure that enough food will be available.
- The large screen be taken down and stored until it is permanently mounted in the meeting room. The removal will take place on the 7th of June during the post cleanup.
- The next flag retirement will take place on July 4, 2015 at the Post.
- A request was made by Cheryl Carpenter for members to save their pull tabs, aluminum can, Pringles cans and empty medicine bottles. She uses the items in projects to support veteran programs.
- A motion was made by Duane Kalous and seconded by Del Kenneson to give Kenny Beran a plaque to thank him for all of the donations and work that he has provided to this post. Motion passed.
Good of the Legion:
- Legion Rider: State Rally fast approaching and volunteers are needed. Patriot Guard highway will be picked up on 6 June 2015 starting at 8:30 AM.
- Patriot Guard: No report.
- SAL: Next meeting to be at 1:30 PM 7 June 2015.
- Ladies Auxiliary: Nothing presented.
Upcoming Events:
- ALR Rally 12 – 14 June 2015.
Sick Call:
- Rick Johnson – Continuing treatment for Cancer, Robert Davis – Being transferred to the Veterans Home in Winfield, Jack Evans – Hernia surgery, Charlie Trapp – Continued treatment for cancer.
- Having no further business to come before the members, the Chaplain offered a closing prayer.
- The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm by Commander John Metz with the next meeting scheduled for 6 July 2015.
