Meeting was called to order at 19:15 by 3rd Vice Roy Havekost in Commander Ward's absence.

A prayer was offered by Chaplain Bob Nagel

A quorum was present with 12 members present.

The Adjutant read the minutes of the March 4, 2010 Meeting. Steve Willis motioned to accept the minutes as read, Dave Jordan seconded and the minutes were approved.

ADJUTANT'S REPORT- Adjutant Jim Ross reported 33 member cards had been

processed to date at 84.3 % of our annual goal. The Compass Membership Fund Bank Balance was $4,248.86, on March 22. An applicant for membership Wilbur McClung was read in for approval. Steve Willis motioned to accept, Rick Kapeghian seconded and the applicant was approved for membership.

3RD VICE REPORT- In March, no transfer applications received or processed. No Project Stay Active correspondence for the month. Roy spend 1 1/2 hours calling for dues solicitation during March. Newsletters will no longer be mailed. Post cards will be mailed to members advising them of the change and that the newsletter will be available on-line and a limited number in the Post. Web activity included 1,135 visitors to the website viewing 2,256 pages and the most viewed area was the Newsletter pages. Steve Willis motioned to approve the 3rd Vice Report, Stu Lilly seconded and the report was approved.

FINANCE REPORT- Steve Hutchinson gave the finance report indicating income for February of $16,863.25 and Expenses of $17,141.93. During Feb. we paid $960 for septic repairs and $200 for furnace repairs. Bank balances included:

Canteen Account- $7,910.98 Canteen Savings- $1,004.54 Pull Tab Fund-$2,379.74 Steve Willis motioned to approve, Dave Jordan seconded and the Finance Report was approved.

HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT- Steve Willis reported that some very successful events had occurred. SAL is planning a BBQ for May 22, details to follow. The house comm. wants to change the chips for cooks program. 1 chip for volunteer cooking lunches plus free lunch. If the dinner cooks pays for the ingredients, they should receive a free dinner and 9 chips. When legion pays for ingredients, the cooks receive 1/2 price dinner and 9 chips. It was proposed that Patti O'Callahan receive 2 chips for her event flyers. Chuck and Tex to receive 2 chips for conducting Trivia Night. April 17 golf outing will now be the NO DOUGH Dinner for the Fish Fry. Post 88 expects to send approx. 40 Legion Riders to the event. Beach ST. Boogy will be the entertainment SAL and Aux. to help with the cost. There will be no cigar smoking during meals and the signs are up.

Dave Jordan motioned to accept the house com. report, Stu Lilly seconded and the report was approved.

COMMANDERS REPORT- Commander Ward introduced the Air Handler/ Heat System bid information. Stu Lily motioned to approve the purchase, Rick Kapeghian

seconded and the motioned passed by majority.

NEW BUSINESS - Dan Wortmann suggested we eliminate chips for cooks. Clen Ward

suggested an overall chip study be made by the Finance Officer and reported at the next meeting. Dan Wortmann motioned to approve a study, Steve Willis seconded and the

motioned carried by majority.

NOMINATIONS- Nominations for officers was opened to the floor and no nominations

were made.

The Meeting was adjourned at 20:10

Jim Ross, Adjutant