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