American Legion Post 0146 Membership Meeting November 11, 2024
Commander Gary Gladue conducted opening ceremonies and declared the Post 146 monthly meeting regularly convened at 17:38
Roll call was taken, quorum was met.
Jim Berry moved “to approve the October Minutes as printed.” The motion was adopted.
The Charter was draped in memory of Don Eack, Robert O. Hamer, Kenneth R. Kalk, Donald Mudrak, and Ernest E. Pintarelli.
Commander Gary Gladue gave the Executive Report. No action taken due to lack of quorum. Discussed issue with our fire extinguisher company and a proposal to raise the new member dues as the amount due to Department and National has changed.
Guest(s): None
Commander Gary Gladue gave the Finance Report. John Nutter presented the post with a $2200 check from the pull tab account. Ace hardware changed from Capital One to direct billing and there were some issues with emailing our invoice, so this month shows August, September, and October charges.
Kurt Lepinski gave the Membership report. We have 266 of a 376-member goal for 70.74%
Mike Cutaiar gave the Bar Report.
Athletics: no report
Rick Baldwin gave the Legion Riders report: working on blessing of the bikes in spring 2025.
Gary Gladue gave the House Committee report: getting a second estimate for air conditioning. Changed the filter for the air conditioner that still works. The pressure relief on the boiler is releasing water often, Longs heating to look at it. There is a leak in the dishwasher in the kitchen.
SAL: no report
Julie Ericson gave the Auxiliary report: Will be holding the Christmas ball raffle at several events. Wreaths Across America December 14th 10:00AM
Activities: Christmas with Santa December 7th, 10-12. Army/Navy game December 14th 14:00.
Correspondence: None
Adjourned at 18:24
Adjutant Kurt Lepinski