Commander Clen Ward called the meeting to order at 19:05

A quorum was present with 5 officers and and 17 members present.

Minutes- The Adjutant read the minutes of the February 4, 2010 Meeting. Dan Wortmann motioned to accept the minutes as read, Pete Mischler seconded and the minutes were approved.

Adjutants Report- Adjutant Jim Ross reported reported 327 Member Cards had been processed to date at 81.3% of our annual goal. The Compass Membership Fund Bank Balance was $4,133.46 on March .

Clen Ward covered Bob Schroeter's transfer request and read a letter of apology from Bob Schroeter. Wilbur Burnette stated that as a Legionnaire, Bob could visit our Post at any time and would be welcome. Don Mills stated that Bob was permanently denied transfer. Clen answered that the issue was brought up in August of 2009, but was shelved at that time. Rod Garing motioned that Bob Schroeter's transfer from Post #129 be permanently denied, the motion was seconded by Melvin Ard and the motion passed 11 votes for and 9 votes against.

1St Vice Report- Pete Mischler reported the Early Bird Dinner is scheduled for March 20 at 5:00 to 8:30PM and will be a bar-b-que.

2nd Vice Report- Chuck Kees reported that the Valentines Dinner with Dave Jordan's involvement and Rod Garing's entertainment was a huge success. Chuck then resigned as 2nd Vice. Roy Havekost motioned to accept the resignation, Stu Lily seconded and the motion carried. Maury Lazenby motioned to accept the 2nd vice report, Pete Mischler seconded and the report was approved.

3rd Vice Report- Roy Havekost reported no transfers or stay actives were processed in the month of February. Roy also covered the issue that no Newsletters were mailed last month and only a few complaints were received. Pete Mischler motioned to accept the 3rd Vice report, Don Mills seconded and the motioned carried.

House Committee Report- Steve Willis reported the trac lights are now installed. He also discussed the silent auction of the Wheel lights. Melvin Ard questioned if the wheels were donated by Johnny Jones. Clen Ward said he would look into it. Captain Ski will donate the next Fish Fry donations to the No-Dough Fund to benefit the USO. Don Mills

motioned to approve the No-Dough Benefit, Captain Ski seconded and the motion carried.

Service Officer- Maury Lazenby reported that Boy's State Program has 3 good applicants and is well underway. Patty O’Callahan motioned to accept the Service Officer Report, Wilbur Burnette seconded and the motion carried.

New Business- Clen Ward introduced the new By-Law Changes. Patty O’Callahan made objection to a Past Commander chairing the Executive Board. Following discussion, Roy Havekost motioned to accept the new by-law changes to Article IV, Section 1, with the Commander having the option of designating a past commander or conducting the E-Board himself Dan Wortmann seconded and the motion carried.

The change to Article VI, Section 3 was introduced to allow the 2nd Vice Commander work with the House Committee. Patty O’Callahan motioned to accept this change, Steve Willis seconded and the motion carried.

The change to Article VI, Section 5 was introduced to allow the 4th Vice Commander to assist the 2nd Vice with House Committee functions. Rick Kapeghian motioned to accept this change, Pete Mischler seconded and the motioned carried.

The change to Article VII, Section 4 states that regular legion meetings will be attended by Legionnaires only. Rod Caring motioned to accept this addition, Dave Jordan seconded and the motioned carried.

The change to Article VII, Section 2 states The Executive Committee shall meet on the Tuesday preceding the 1St Thursday of each month, starting at 1900 hours. Roy Havekost motioned to accept the addendum, Dave Jordan seconded and the motion carried.

This change to Article VII, Section 4 states 7 members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for any regular meeting of the Executive Committee. Patty O’Callahan motioned to accept the change, Dan Wortmann seconded and the motion carried.

This change to Article VIII, Section 10 states The House Committee shall have charge of post quarters, arrangement of social activities and duties of the house regulations. It will meet at least once per month at the call of the House Chair and normally a few days prior to the executive board meeting. Patty O’Callahan motioned to accept the verbage, Don Mills seconded and the motion carried.

This change to Article XIII, Section 2 states the post will pay the annual dues for all members reaching the age of eighty. Steve Willis motioned to accept the change, Dan Wortmann seconded and the motion carried.

Commander Ward adjourned the meeting at 20:20