February Meeting Notes

Date: February 5, 2007

Re: Meeting Notes

  1. Meeting called to order at 7:09 pm.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  3. Moment of silence for those serving in the military.
  4. Minutes read from January 2007 meeting and accepted.
  5. Treasure Report
    1. $5,563.58 Veterans Memorial
    2. $2,836.57 Checking Acct.
    3. CD #1 cam up to renew at 5.1% interest.
    4. CD #2 remains the same
  6. Membership update – welcome to Post 182!
    1. January 2007

i. Bob Post – transferred and has 1 year with Post 182

ii. Commander Dave Espich presented Bob Post with the 50 year award ( 53 years actually ). Bob lives near New Palestine and retired from IFD.

  1. Committee Reports
    1. Boys State: John Biersdorfer has sent in and we have one candidate and one alternate.
    2. Flag Education: Commander Dave Espich attended Legion Mid-Winter Conference and picked-up all the material and plans to forward to all 4th grade elementary schools.
  2. Old Business
    1. Commander Dave Espich made contact with N.P.H.S. Superintendent, Mr. Halick, about obtaining possession of the Veterans Plaque. Feedback from Mr. Halick seemed positive but he thinks the school board should have the final say. Commander Dave Espich will following-up with them in writing.
    2. We are planning to have two horseshoe tournaments this year. The first one will be on June 9th and the second will be on September 15th. A committee will be formed at the March Post meeting.
    3. Legion Post 182 License Plates: Ron Ordelheide gave his report and said he is making 20 plates. We’ll sell for $15.00 each ( $10.00 for plate and $5.00 for Post ). Delivery of these plates should be soon.
    4. John Biersdorfer mentioned a response from the Lions Club, he needs the proposed dimensions for the Veterans Memorial at the Lions Club. First reaction is optimistic.
    5. Dick Shank mentioned that we need to form a new / younger committee for the memorial. We need to discuss the appointing of such.
  3. New Business
    1. Commander Dave Espich will be attending the 10th District Legion meeting in Hagerstown, 2/10/07.
    2. Special thanks to Joe Espich, Son’s of American Legion, for typing newsletters and meeting minutes.
    3. We received notice from the V.A. Medical Center that 2/14/07 to 11/11/07 is appreciation for hospitalized vets. Visitor times are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. V.A. hospital is asking for donations such as socks, sweaters, ect. Please bring any of these items to future meetings.
    4. Discussion regarding future Post home. Don Ordelheide mentioned the old Maria’s pizza in New Palestine is for sale with an asking price of around $200,000. Commander Dave Espich believes Post still lacks the funds to buy and thinks we should still look for a renting option.
  4. Commander Dave Espich has asked for all members of the Son’s of American Legion to attend the March meeting.
  5. Sick call
    1. It was good to see Bill Sevier attend this meeting. He seems to be doing well.
    2. If anyone knows of a member who is ill, please contact the Post.
  6. Motion made to adjourn by John Biersdorfer, Ron Ordelheide seconded.
  7. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 13:27  

January Meeting Notes

Date: January 8, 2007

Re: Meeting Notes ( taken by Mitch Cox, Adj. )

  1. Meeting called to order at 7:04 pm.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  3. Moment of silence for those serving in the military.
  4. Minutes read from December 2005 meeting and accepted.
  5. Treasure Report
    1. $5,563.58 Veterans Memorial
    2. $3,166.57 Checking Acct.
    3. 2 CDs remain the same
  6. Membership update – welcome to Post 182!
    1. December 2005

i. Chester Branham - transferred from Greenfield

ii. Tim Alldredge – new member

    1. January 2007

i. Joseph Hawkins – transfer from Indy

ii. Jeff Bowlby – new member

  1. Sick call
    1. Bill Sevier had knee replacement and is doing well in rehab.
    2. Bill McCoy had knee surgery and is doing well.
    3. Forest Parsley also had surgery and is believed to be doing well.
  2. Committee Reports
    1. Boys State

i. John Biersdorfer is our rep and will contact N.P.H.S..

ii. Our Post will sponsor one young man ( $300.00 ) to attend Boys State.

  1. Commander Update
    1. Dave Espich will meet with school grounds keeper to see what it will take to obtain the Veterans Plaque donated by the N.P.H.S. class of 1944 for dedication to all those who served in WWII from New Palestine.
    2. Dave Espich will meet with Superintendent and discuss the status of our intent to obtain historical artifacts to be used in our Post home.
  2. Old Business
    1. Xmas wreaths were hung in town.
    2. Barb Smith ( Chamber of Commerce ) invited Dave Espich and Jason Smith to Christmas Program held at Brookville Community Church.
    3. The New Palestine Chamber of Commerce presented the Post with a check for $100.00 and a 1 year membership to the Chamber of Commerce. These funds were disbursed by giving Gale Kleiman $50.00 and depositing $50.00 in Post checking account.
  3. New Business
    1. Legion National has raised dues again in 2007 to $27.00.
    2. If you haven’t done so already, please pay 2007 dues soon!
    3. Commander Dave Espich attended 10th District meeting in Middletown on 1/6/07 and has form to order DD214’s. Brad Seaton mentioned that this information be posted to the Post web site by Jason Smith.
    4. Larry Christle mentioned that many Post members may not be aware that Post 182 has a web site ( www.nplp182@blogspot.com ).
    5. Larry Christle also suggested that a monthly newsletter to members might help keep everyone informed and also help accomplish current / future goals of the Post.
    6. Norm Laufer suggested that a post card sent to members announcing meeting dates & times would be helpful.
    7. John Biersdorfer said that the Post should collect members email addresses for communication purposes.
    8. Dave Espich indicated that he had spoken to Ron Adams, Around the Corner Pub owner, and he has agreed to sponsor one of the Post’s horse shoe tournaments. Dave will work with Ron as dates get closer.
    9. Commander Dave Espich said that he would be attending the American Legion Mid-Winter Conference ( 1/13/07 and 1/14/07 Marriot East ) for future planning activities. He’ll also pick-up flags for 4th grade Flag Education Test Program. Members are needed in February to help with this activity.
  4. Next meeting will be held Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 7:00 pm in the New Palestine Town Hall.
  5. Motion made to adjourn by John Biersdorfer, Dick Shank seconded.
  6. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 13:25  

Legion Pictures


Legion member Tom Biersdorfer, probably up to no good.


Commander Dave Espich shakes hands with award winner Anthony Beatty.

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 17:54  

August Meeting Notes (Abbr.)

Meeting called to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of silence observed - Joseph Madden passed away in April of 2006
Minutes read from July
Approved as read

Savings Account converted to Checking
CD's remain intact from prior months

Indroduction of guests: Larry Christle introduced Norm Bohnert from Knightstown Legion to speak about presenting ideas of how to develop a strong plan for the Veteran's Memorial to be built in New Palestine. He also talked about the NP Legion starting a 501C3 to attract grants for building project.



Commander Dave Espich would like to thank Norm for coming out and speaking to the post. It was well received and appreciated by all.


Commander Dave Espich presented 60 Year Service Awards to Thomas Elliot, Max Hendricks and Shelton Hall. Dave would like to extend his appreciation and graditude to these gentlemen and thank them for their contributions to the post over those sixty years.





Other notables are:
Frank W Cones - 37 Years
James D Wheeler - 35 Years
Richard Shank - 40 Years
Robert Post - 50 Years

Old Business:
-45 Members paid to date.
-TEO golf outing sponsored third hole at Hoosier Links and brought in $47 in donations

New Business:
-Lions Club Festival September 7th, 8th and 9th
-Horse Shoe Tournament is September 16th

-Motion to Adjourn by John Biersdorfer
-Seconded and carried.

-Next Meeting September 4th.

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 15:27  

July Meeting Notes

Coming Soon!

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 22:16  

June Meeting Notes


Pictured from left to right, Dave Espich and Mitch Cox


Meeting called to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of silence observed

Reading of Finances
-Veterans Memorial Fund is at $5,415.83
-Savings Account is
-CD's remain the same

Minutes read from last meeting and approved


Introduction of guests and both are new members:

Bob Robertson
Lewis Lyons

Sick call - no updates

New Business

Flags throughout Main Street bracketed and hung on May 20th. Thanks to those members as well as Officer Ehle for traffic control and Mr. G. Kleiman for the boom and bucket truck.

Discussion on location for the Memorial and agreement reached between TAL and NP Beautification committee that if the Memorial is not set a prominant location that an approach from SR 52 would be prefered.

Letter from Larry Christle on Memorial that was organized and built by the Knightstown Legion. Offer made to invite Norm for August meeting for information on project details.

June 12th @ 1800, Sugar Creek Township Parks Board meeting to be held at the 600 West Fire Station. All interested asked to be present for discussion.

Motion made to send $70 to reserve booth for the Lion's Club Fall Festival. Bill McCoy motioned and Bill Sevier seconded. Motion approved and carried.

September 16th Horseshoe Tournament work needs to occur on the back boards in August. Dave Espich will put out a time.

Last Saturday, Dave attended the 10th District Meeting at Shelbyville Legion. Phone call with respect to NP resident that is interested in our post sponsoring a scholarship for Boys State for $300. Motion made by Bill to allocat and seconded by Brian Webb. Motion approved. Discussion on floor to handle future scholarships for Boy and Girls State. Ideas included: change collection dedicated each meeting, specific fund raiser like poker night and general fund raisers.

American Legion close of books occured June 11th and new cards are ready for distribution.

Brandywine, Sugar Creek and NP Elementary 4th Grade competion with two certificates. Each school winner was presented certificates by Paul Owens.

6th and 8th Grade Patriotism competition winners were presented certificates by Jan Wood.

Brian Webb researched the appropriate flag retirement ceremony scheduled sometime this fall after collection from the Lion's Club Festival. Brain has volunteered to be Segeant at Arms for this ceremony.

Bill McCoy read a chaplins email about Cpt. Jason Peters, USAF, first 24 hours in Kirkuk, Iraq.

Sgt. Mittman was wounded in Iraq, motion made by Bill McCoy to have the post gain a membership card for him. Motion seconded and approved.

No further business. Next meeting set for July 10th.

Motion made by Bill Sevier to adjourn.

Motion approved.

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 20:20  

May Meeting Notes

Meeting called to order

Pledge of allegiance

Minutes read from last meeting

Montion to approve minutes - Minutes approved

Treasurers report remains the same

Introduction of guests:

Bob Boyer-running for Sugar Creek Township Trustee (is supportive of Veterans Memorial and the Chambers gazeebo, and will push for having a view of the part from SR 52)
Ted Blevins-Chaplin for Post 333 in Hagerstown; Representive for Operation Brightstone, revitilizing of grave markings. $35.00 per headstone.

Committee report:

Jason Smith has developed website for newsletter on nplp182.blogspot.com. Dave Espich will print/mail postcards with info. Motion made to have post pick up cost to send - Approved.

Flags- Donations from, and thank you to:

Cafe Drago
Cafe 52
Dave Espich
Norm Laughner
Masonic Lodge

Indianapolis Elect donated conduit
Hardware Store donated lag bolts, nuts and washers

A big thank you to Brad Rossell for making and donating all the brackets

May 20th @ 0800 at Town Hall to meet to mount brackets (36). Flags will stay up from May 20th until after the 4th of July weekend.

New Business

Lions Club agreed to Septemeber 16th Horseshoe Tournament. Dave Espich has aquired 2X8 treated lumber from Lilly Demo and will organize a back stop refurbishing project at the Lions Club.

Patriotism Award being chaired by Dave Espich and Brad Seaton for 6th and 8th graders.

Veterans Day celebration at Doe Creek Elementary slated in November.

Old Business

Dave Espich will compose and send letter of intent relative to the park location for Veterans Memorial.

Bill McCoy will try once more with the school board.

Two weeks ago Dave Espich went to Greenfield Post, van was bought to transport Veterans to VA Hospital. Contact Tony Cross @ 777-9293 or Laurie McAvene @ 590-1988 if you would like to volunteer.

May 27th USAC event night before the 500 - Special Tribute to Veterans

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Organization Program is June 8th throught the 11th. Sponsorship request.

Opening floor up for elections. Motion made to keep Officers the same as last year. Approved.

Motion to adjourn. Approved

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 15:59  

Commander's Note and April Meeting Notes

Dear Legion Member,

First, I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter and Spring!

As the Legion's Close of the Books comes near in June 2006, we have had a good year with 103% paid dues. We now have 88 members, up from 85, and hope to grow more this fiscal year.

The VA has donated a van, with much help and hard work from Tony Cross, to transport Veterans to the VA Hospital and doctor visits. The van is being kept in Greenfield for use throughout Hancock County. Tony Cross is a member at Greenfield Legion. They are needing volunteer drivers, two days a week starting in June. Drivers can be paid $20 a day and must meet several simple formalities. For information, contact Tony at 213-777-9293 or Lori at 317-590-1988. This would be a great way to help out fellow Veterans.

Greenfield and Morristown posts are in need of volunteers to be on color guard and funeral details. They some time have two a week and come up short from the firing squad. If interested, contact me at Dave Espich at 317-861-6577.

Our meetings are the first Monday of Month at the Town Hall in New Palestine (the old 5/3 Bank).

Dates to remember:

May 20th - We'll be putting up flags through Main Street in New Palestine.

May 26th - At 1700, we'll meet at the New Palestine Cemetary south of SR 52 on Gem. We'll be putting Memorial flags on the graves of some 400 Veterans.

May 29th - Memorial Day Services will also be at the cemetary at 1300.

Please come and join us for these events.

Sincerely,
Dave Espich
Commander
Legion Post 182

MINUTES FOR MEETING ON 03APR06

Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Reading of Minutes and Approved

Special Note: Vern Mattingly passed away recently

Introduction of Guests: Mrs. Becky Gains and Mrs. Barb Smith - Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Tim Miller - Member of Sugar Creek Parks Board.

Discussion of park this last fall of 88 acres being aquired at a cost of 1.8 million for the land. Exploring conceptial plans on park. $100,000 trail grant given. Future for park in initial planning stage. Coordination with IN DOT on SR 52 expansion into New Palestine; Access/Right of Way this spring to summer. Planning beginning fall of 2007, possible start of construction. Property leased this summer.

Would like input from post. Will be looking into coordinating Memorial space with the conceptual plans.

-Becky Gains questioned Tim about mixed messages between conflicting info on Chamber and Post 182 having primary access and frontage implimentation of plans. The issue was if the park was going to sell off frontage property to finance other construction.
-Bill Sevier mentioned the location and need for initial plan or any modification to provide a boulevard config.
-Becky Gains said, "The Memorial is a matter of pride for the community and if not placing it on SR 52 would be a shame."
-Norm asked who has final authority on how the park is planned and was told Township Trustii has the final say so.
-Jason Smith asked if there would be a lease or a deed for the parcel. No actual response.
-Barb Smith asked if the insurance would be incurred by the Parks Department or if the Post would carry.

Emphasis on public opinion and concepts; Parks Board, County and Community input should drive the various needs of the park. Parks Board meet quarterly and on event of emergency.

Needs of greenspace behind the gazeebo for large gatherings and performances; Counterpoint - traffic will make noise. Is this the right location?

Currently DO NOT have a cut onto SR 52 for the access. Will have to get approval from IN DOT.

Brad Sexton asked if all people were welcome to meeting. Answer is yes.

*Need to send a letter to Montgomery C.O. that comments on size and possible config.

-Becky Gains and Barb Smith discussion of flags.

Flag banners are in bad shape. Chamber/Beautification Comm./Amer. Legion working together is appreciated.

16 Welcome banners requested to be installed and set for 8Apr06 @ 1000.

Barb needs qty of flags to turn in; Dale will check into PWP count.

New Business

Jason Smith mentioned the need for a website. Also can set up amemorial fund link.
Issue of Communication
Larry would like to see a news letter that might use the web address and mailers for others.

May 1st election of Officers scheduled.

Old Business

Dave will get with Max to look into getting with Yoder and trying to get the plaque out of the bus garage.

New/Old Memorial Tradition:
New
May 20th; Set brackets and American flags
Old
May 26th; posting of flag at NP cemetary
Memorial Service May 29th @ 1300

Meeting adjurned.

posted by New Pal Legion Post 182 @ 22:19