The American Legion Post 127 Regular Meeting
16 August 2018

 

  • The meeting convened at 1900 with a quorum present
    • Commander, Vice Commander, Finance, Adjutant, Judge Advocate, Chaplain, trustee
        • Colors and POW/MIA Flag presented

 

  • The Prayer, Pledge and Preamble were conducted
  • Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted
        • Approval Motion by Joe Grubb, John Kratzer Second, approved
  • Motion approved to send out Month of August Minutes

 

  • New members attending included:
    • Jim Wells Chaplain ALR and Commander of Sons of the American Legion
  • Finance
    • Total: $33,885.09
  • Approval Motion by Joe Grubb, Ken Barnes Second, passed

 

  • ALR Report given by Joe Grubb
  • Total: $2533.95
  • ALR Ride 08SEP18 from Tad’s in Tomball, $20
  • Son’s of the American Legion Report
  • First meeting of Sons of the American Legion to be 18AUG18 at 403 EATS at 1800

 

  • Executive Committee Report
  • From DEC, Posts are being scammed by people asking for (fraudulent) help from Emergency Funds. Verifications needed, and do not give cash.
  • The December DEC will be held here at the VFW on 15DEC18
  • New membership goals were discussed
  • Per Joe Grubb, the Legacy Run brought about $15,000, to be presented to National
  • Chaplain’s Report
  • There’s a luncheon on 30SEP18 at the Tomball Methodist Church

 

  • Sick Call
  • Dave Stephens just out of hospital
  • Arthur Torres just out of hospital
  • Stephanie Wells dealing with health issues
  • Old Business
  • Boys State was a success
  • Gun Show September 22-23 at VFW, volunteers needed
  • We are still looking into obtaining insurance for the Post
  • Per Joe Grubb, the Run for the Blues has been cancelled

 

  • New Business
  • Blood drive at VFW on Friday 15SEP18 1630-2030
  • Jim Wells looking into Union Pacific Rail Road property donation
  • Ted Ritts mentioned Tomball Football for Veteran Recognition 31AUG18
  • Ted Ritts to register Post 127 for Holiday Parade, 17NOV18
    • Approval motion for Christmas party on 08DEC18 by Ted Ritts, Joe Grubb Second, passed
    • Jim Wells asking for motion for monetary donation from Post to Sons of the American Legion. Jim Poe motioned for a $300 donation, Ken Barnes, Second, Passed
    • Approval motion by George Snell for hotel expenses reimbursement to Post Commander and ALR President for Department Convention. Discussion for hotel expenses up to $300. Ken Barnes Second, passed
    • Ken Barnes motioned for future Department Conventions that the Post pays hotel expenses up to $300 for a Delegate. Also suggested ALR pays for their President, and Sons of the American Legion pays for their Commander. Discussion is that ALR and Sons of the American Legion decide their own reimbursements, if any. Ted Ritts, Second, passed
      • Joe Grubb announced the VFW needs donations, and has fliers for various causes
  • Good of Legion
  • George Snell brought up Petfest festival in Old Town Spring was looking for a veteran-owned group that trains dogs for Veteran companion animals.
  • A Flag Retirement Ceremony is needed, discussion on date and location is tabled
  • Liaisons needed for area high school JROTC programs
  • Closing prayer, POW/MIA Flag, and Colors Retired; meeting adjourned at 2000.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Michael V Flynn 

Adjutant