American Legion Post 0146
Membership Meeting
September 9th, 2024
Commander Gary Gladue conducted opening ceremonies and declared the Post 146 monthly meeting regularly convened at 17:31.
The charter was draped in memory of David Mathy.
Roll call was taken, quorum was met. 11: Members Present 17.
The August Minutes were approved as printed.
Kurt Lepinski gave the Executive Committee Report. There were motions approved to reimburse Gary Scholtz for building repairs, Gary Gladue for snack shack repair and supplies, and Gary Gladue for attending Department Convention. There were also motions to hire and let go bartenders, and to thank the VFW for the chair donation.
Jan Lepinski moved “to accept the Executive Committee report.” The motion was adopted.
Guest(s): None
Greg Furmanski gave the Finance Report.
Jan Lepinski moved “to approve the Finance report, subject to audit.” The motion was adopted.
Kurt Lepinski gave the membership report. Department shows 224 paid of a goal of 376 members for 59.57% of goal.
Commander Gladue gave the activities report. Suicide Prevention event September 14 and 15. Snack Shack will be open 15 September. Using the kitchen on 14 September.
Steve Van Eyck gave the Athletics report. Looking at having a UP baseball tournament.
Steve Van Eyck gave the SAL report. The SAL Halloween Party is October 19, 2024. SAL will be hosting the Army/Navy game on December 14th.
Julie Erickson gave the Auxiliary report. The wreaths across America fundraiser was a success. Some donations are still coming in.
Discussion about State Commander’s U.P. Fall Tour.
Rick Baldwin gave the Legion Riders report. There will be a ride on 21 September to Little Lake.
Mike Cutaiar gave the Bar Report.
Kurt Lepinski gave a report on the Queen of Hearts raffle.
Commander Gladue gave a report on the Air Conditioner project.
New Business: November 14th is the NWTC vet council. Starts at 11:30. Bay de Noc state college civics program will be having a zoom call on November 11. Forming a legion family color guard. Still working on post credit card.
Commander Gladue won the drawing.
Adjourned at 18:35
Adjutant Kurt Lepinski