American Legion Family:
· The Auxiliary was invited in to hear Zack Ketteman, who is running for the State House of Representative seat for the 81st District, speak.
· Rick Babinger moved, seconded by Tom Knight, to move the remainder of the money set aside for the bar remodel into the Building Fund. Motion passed.
· The names of four veterans applying for membership and seven members requesting transfers to the Post were presented. All were approved. Tim Stock and Mike Moreno were present and welcomed by the members.
Old Business:
- Finance Officer, Dwayne Stewart, reported on the results of the Old Settlers weekend.
New Business:
- The American Legion Veteran’s Affairs Tour will be at the Post on Wednesday,
September 22, at 5:30 P.M. Several members spoke encouraging all to attend as they had learned important information at the meeting last year. The Post has been asked to provide a light dinner. - The Early Bird Dinner will be held at the post on Saturday, October 9. Dan and Carol Benson will bake their famous Lasagna.
- Commander Benson announced that he would be presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to the American Family Insurance Claims Office on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 10:00 A.M., in recognition of their great support of Veteran’s programs.
- T-Shirts: Dwayne Stewart reported that he now has black T-shirts available by order. The price is $11 for S – XL and $12 for larger. He still has red T-shirts also.
- Larry Roney reminded the members that McConnell AFB will be honoring WWII vets at their open house on Sept. 25.
- Honor Flights: Larry also invited anyone interested in learning more about the Honor Flights that transport WWII veterans and their sponsor to Washington D.C. to attend a meeting on October 22 at
the Midian Shrine Temple in Wichita. - Rick Johnson presented the Adjutant with $27, donated to the Mulvane D.J.’s at the Veteran’s Appreciation Day, to be set aside to help pay for the Life Memberships next year.
- The Commander displayed a plaque presented to Rick Johnson for placing first in the History Book competition at the Dept. Convention.
- Rick Babinger addressed the members about signing up to be a volunteer dish washer on Friday nights on an emergency basis only.
- Charlie Trapp spoke on behalf of Dept. Cmdr. John Thomas. The National Commander will be in Wichita on Sunday October 17. John has requested that the Post host a dinner for the Commander at 6:00 P.M. that evening. All agreed and the E-board will organize the event.
- Commander Benson resigned his position as Post Commander. Commander Benson left the meeting and 1st Vice Commander Dennis Scuffham took over the meeting.
- All were advised that Chaplain; Carroll Everist, has indicated that he must resign due to health reasons. Someone will contact Carroll to verify his decision.
Fireworks stand:
- The supplier of the fireworks needs a commitment by October, so a vote will be held at the next meeting on whether or not to sell fireworks again next year.
ALR 136 Director’s Corner:
- Doug Lehman reported that the ALR will be in Topeka to welcome home the body of Capt. McMahan. They will also attend Capt. McMahan’s funeral on Saturday in Holton.
- The ALR hosted a Veteran’s Appreciation Day on Saturday, Sept. 11. There was a good turnout to enjoy the Fun, Food, and Games.
There will be an emergency E-board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 7:00 P.M.
Next meeting is scheduled for October 4.
