§  Ceremonial opening and prayer by Cmdr. Havekost.

§  Commander Havekost called the meeting to order at 7:11pm.

§  Roll call of twelve members present.

§  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted.

§  Applications/transfers:  Walter Baker transfer from Post 1000 NJ,  Donald Cherry transfer from Virginia, and Hoyt Bean, new applicant, all paperwork in order, motion to accept applicants, seconded and passed.

§  Commanders report read and attached.

§  Website report read and attached

§  Finance report attached.

§  3^rd Vice Stu Lilly’s reminded everyone that elections are coming up and we also need volunteers here at the Post. The Commander reported that Chaplain Bob Nagel, who is on medical leave, will not be seeking reelection as Chaplain. PC Dick Salzarulo spoke briefly on Bob’s present condition.

§  Auxiliary President Kathy Church absent, no report.

§  SAL Commander Tex Ward reported on the drainage problem on the south side property line. He would like the SAL to be involved in correcting the problem. A discussion followed. Information to be discussed with the Legion Planning Committee for consideration and scheduling for repair.

§  Riders, no representative present.

§  Public portion of the meeting concluded at 7:43pm, continued with Legionnaire only portion.

§  Planning Committee: Maury Lazenby reported having a meeting with the new committee, setting a mission statement, and reviewed five projects that need attention and need to be prioritized. The projects being reviewed are the ceiling over the bar, the north wall damage by the a/c unit, the buckling of the outside wall in the ladies restroom, increasing the liquor storage area(s) so that quantity discounted purchases can be made and lastly the office for increased ventilation.  The commander reported that the rear storage area (by the ice machine) needs to be cleaned out as well as a revamping of the office storage and sheet rocking - painting of the walls.

Unfinished Business

§  Pool table issue: Discussion followed regarding the honor system of paying for playing. The commander will make a sign for the coin box. Steve Sheffield to look into repair of the table coin mechanism device.

§  PC Don Mills reported that the tentative menu for the PC Dinner on April 24^th will be a seafood casserole, baby spinach, salad and dessert.

New Business

§  Stu Lily reported that the TPC will host a hazardous waste disposal for the public this coming weekend at the TPC parking lot.

§  The Commander reported that the E-Board has agreed to hire a new accountant for the Post. Karen O’Neill will be sent a letter to that affect. Tom Leppeard, Legionnaire is being hired effective July 1, 2013, the start of the new fiscal year. Tom agreed to work for the same amount charged the Post by Karen O’Neill. According to the Department Judge Advocate since there will be no rise in cost to the Post for the services, that E-Board approval and not general membership approval is all that is necessary.

Nominations

§  Wilbur Burnett nominated and seconded for Chaplain. Wilbur accepted, name placed on nominations list.

Nothing further for the good of the Legion.
Ceremonial closing, Cmdr. Havekost.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm.
Minutes transcribed by Cmdr. Roy Havekost from voice recording of meeting.