Meeting called to order at 20:05 by Commander Clen Ward

A quorum was present.

Minutes of November 5, 2009 were read, motion to accept by Past Commander Don Mills, seconded Patty O'Callahan, motion passed, approved by all.

ADJUTANTS REPORT – Adjutants report read by Historian Rod Garing in Jim Ross' absence. Membership is at 70.9% of  2009-2010 goal. 1 new member, Michael D. Litchfield was read in and approved for membership. Motion made by Patti O'Callahan, seconded by Don Mills and approved by membership.

FINANCE REPORT – Read by Commander Clen Ward in absence of Dick Salzarulo. Motion to accept by Steve Willis, Seconded by Don Mills and passed by the membership.

Dick Salzarulo will be giving up his position as interim Finance Officer at the end of  December 2009. Steve Hutchinson was nominated by Steve Willis and seconded by Robert Scarlett to the position of Finance Officer. Motion carried and approved by membership.

2^nd VICE REPORT – Legionnaire Kees will be conducting our now annual Valentines Day Party, details to follow.  Wednesday Trivia will start again after the first of the year.

Motion to accept report by Dave Jordan, seconded by Steve Willis, approved by membership.

3^rd VICE REPORT – Legionnaire Roy Havekost delivered his report, motion to accept by Steve Willis, seconded by Robert Scarlett, motion passed by membership.

HOUSE COMMITTEE – Chairman Steve Willis delivered his report noting a private birthday party on December 12^th and Legion Christmas Party for kids and later in the evening for adult on December 19^th. Motion to accept by James Durnal, seconded by Don Mills and passed by membership.

CORRESPONDENCE – Received from Captain Robert E. Young, Senior Naval Science Instructor a thank you note for the money Post 233 donated for trophies for the annual Master Chief McFarland Interservice Drill Meet  held at Nease High School on October 31^st, 2009.

NEW BUSINESS – Boy's State deposits are due December 23^rd, 2009. Motion made by Don Mills and seconded by Stu Lilly to approve funds to send deposit for (3) three candidates to this event scheduled for the Spring of 2010. Motion approved by membership.

          Pool Table – Roy Havekost has placed a note on the web site about membership desires to keep or remove pool table, he will give us a report at the next meeting.

          Post 174, Fernandina Beach has been reformed and a request for help with funding has been made to us.  We will post this information on our web site and try to help in making others aware of their need for help.

No further business was brought up and the meeting was adjourned @ 1958     Hours.

Rod Garing, Historian for

Jim Ross, Adjutant