The meeting was called to order at 1905 hrs by CDR Roy Havekost.

CDR called for quorum status, Sgt-at-Arms stated a quorum of 16 members was present.

Chaplain Nagel opened the meeting with prayer.

CDR requested Roll call by ADJ:

CDR present

ADJ present

Finance Officer Excused

Service Officer Excused

Sgt-at-Arms Excused, medical leave

Sgt-at-Arms Pro-tem present

Historian absent

Kees present

Sonny present

Arnold excused

Wortmann present

Lazenby excused

ADJ read minutes of previous Legionnaire meeting. Motion to accept minutes as read by Sonny Kirkwood, seconded by Fred Harllee. Approved.

CDR welcomed guest, Kathy Church, ALA President & ALR Treasurer. He also stated that SAL did not have a representative

Adjutant read-in new members:

Piccione approved. Motion by Fred Harllee, seconded by Charlie Walker.

Thornton approved. Motion by James Durnal, seconded by Fred Harllee.

Williams approved. Motion by Charlie Walker, seconded by Fred Harllee.

Companaro pre-approval upon condition that DD-214 be received in good condition as he has been working on this for quite some time. Motion made upon stipulation discussed by Fred Harllee, seconded by James Durnal.

Officer Reports:

for the Alden Road School Children. Motion to accept by Dan Wortmann, seconded by Fred Harllee. Approved.

ADJ: Reported that she has logged in 178 hours for JUN; 135 hours for JUL; has mailed renewals/transfers/new members cards w/letters totaling 175, membership account at $4,025. Motion to accept Sonny Kirkwood, seconded by Fred Harllee. Approved.

Finance: CDR reviewed report briefly in the stead of the Finance Officer. Motion made to accept Finance Officer’s report for audit by Patty O’Callahan, seconded by Fred Harllee. Approved.

Chaplain: Reported that Rick Kapaghian has a broken hip and he needs our prayers.

Sgt-at-Arms Pro-tem: Fans have been installed in Pavilion. AC Unit & wall installed & repaired wall. Working on fan in the kitchen. Motion to accept by James Durnal, seconded by Sonny Kirkwood.

ALA President Kathy Church: Thanked CDR Roy for the invitation & that there will always be a representative. Report attached.

ALR Treasurer Kathy Church: Report attached.

CDR gave House Committee summary report.

ADJ clarified that the SAL & ALR are to present a report of events along with a financial report monthly IAW Department of Florida By-Laws

Web Report given by CDR. Motion to accept by Patty O’Callahan, seconded by Charles Walker. Approved. Report attached.

Conclusion of Public Forum, guest Kathy Church, was excused, thanked us for the invite & asked for volunteers for Christmas Caroling this year, at 1946 hrs.

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-No By-Laws Report.

-No Veterans Report.

-Financial Committee Report: The accounting appears to be in good order. Commending Diane Dorsey on an excellent job for her accounting input.

-Executive Committee: Thank you to the 15 members that responded so quickly for the query of the cost of the AC unit. Asking for a Legionnaire vote of approval. Motion to install new AC approval by Chuck Kees, seconded by James Durnal. Approved.

-CDR read thank you letter from Boys State Representative by Chance Russell.

-Discussed the fan/motor needed for the kitchen vent. Up to $300 for a new motor was approved, however, more may be needed. Motion for additional funds not to exceed $500 by Sonny Kirkwood, seconded by Fred Harllee. Approved.

-Executive Committee approved $50 per plaque for the Law Enforcement & Firefighter Awards. Motion to pay for plaques by James Durnal, seconded by Charles Walker. Approved.

-Also discussed at the Executive Committee meeting was the cost of insurance for the American Legion Softball Team. We, Legionnaires, will not be incurring that cost of insurance, a minimum of $300 for liability insurance, as required by softball fields. ALR was going to see if they could merge with Post #129 & 129 declined their request. Motion made by Mark Dorsey, seconded by James Durnal. Approved.

Chuck Kees discussed the publications of Ric Smith that he has read in our newsletter. He was not aware that he was a member here again & in what capacity of authority he has. CDR explained that he is our Judge Advocate General Representative, by appointment of the power of the CDR. He expressed that he objects to Ric Smith being our JAG & Bob Nagel concurred with Chuck Kees’ objection.

Patty O’Callahan reported that we are in need of two SUN breakfast teams as two teams have retired. Executive Committee volunteered to do a WED night dinner. We are scheduled for 29AUG, Sonny & Dan volunteered.

Chuck Kees reiterated his objection to Ric Smith. CDR duly noted his objection.

Chaplain closed the meeting with prayer.

The meeting was adjourned at 2007 hrs.

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Patty O’Callahan, Adjutant