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