2024-2025 Legion Officers
"The Post Commander shall be the Chief Executive of the Post. The Commander will preside
at all meetings of the Post and Executive Committee of the Post, and see that all recommend-
ations of the Executive Committee are presented to the general membership, a majority vote
shall be required for approval. The Commander shall be ex-officio member of all standing
committees and have the general powers and duties of supervision. The Commander shall,
from time-to-time, make reports covering the business of the Post and make recommendations
to the Post. In the absence or incapacity of the Post Finance Officer, the Post Commander shall
also be responsible for the maintenance of all Post financial records and the preparation and
timely* filing of all required Post income tax returns, and for Post compliance in regard to
inspection of the Post financial records by the American Legion Department and National
Organization; all taxing authorities; the Post members, and the general public. In the absence
or incapacity of the officer appointed or elected to maintain the Post membership records,
the Post Commander shall also be responsible for the maintenance of all Post membership
records and for Post compliance in regard to inspection of the membership records by
American Legion, Department and National Organizations; all taxing authorities; and the
Post members."
The First (1st) Vice Commander shall work with the Post Commander in running the Post.
The First (1st) Vice Commander shall, in the absence or disability of the Post Commander,
perform the duties of the Post Commander until the return of the Commander and the ability
of the Commander to resume his/her duties. See By-Laws Article V, Section 2 for additional duties.
2nd Vice Commander
"The Second Vice Commander shall be responsible for all kitchen functions and related
entertainment activities. He/she shall perform other duties as may be assigned by the
Post Commander." See By-Laws Article V, Section 3 for additional duties.
3rd Vice Commander
The Third (3rd) Vice Commander shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him/her
by the Post Commander and shall work with the First (1st) Vice Commander in securing
membership." See By-Laws Article V, Section 4 for additional duties.
"The Adjutant shall be the Secretary of the Post and shall attend all meetings of the
Executive Committee and of the Post and record all votes and minutes of all proceedings in a
book to be kept at the Post for this purpose. The Adjutant shall also keep such records as
the Department and National organization may require, and perform such other duties as
may be directed by the Post Commander."
Brian Holmes
Finance Officer
"The Finance Officer shall have charge of all Post finances and see that they are safely
deposited in some bank or banks approved by the Executive Committee, shall keep complete
records of the receipt and disbursements of Post monies, shall insure all monthly bills are
paid in a timely fashion and shall have all financial reports ready, at all times for inspection
by the Post Commander, the Executive Committee, and all Federal and State taxing authorities.
See By-Laws Article V, Section 6for additional duties.
Judge Advocate
"The Judge Advocate shall be the Legal Officer of the Post and shall provide unfettered advice to the
Commander, Officers and Executive Board on all legal matters including construction and interpretation
of the Post Constitution and By-Laws. The JA shall chair the Constitution and By-Laws review committee.
The JA shall preside as chairman of the Post Disciplinary Sub-Committee which hears charges against
any member of the Post. The JA shall also preside as otherwise prescribed in the Department of Florida
Judge Advocate Manual 2017 or later. See By-Laws Article V, Section 7 for additional duties.
"The administrative affairs of Palm Valley Post 233 shall be under the supervision of the
Executive Committee, who shall serve as the corporate directors. This Executive Committee
shall consist of all current Post officers, five (5) elected members, and one past commander,
elected by the (PCC) Past Commanders Club. The Committee shall meet at least once a month
at the call of the Commander and as often as the Commander shall deem necessary. The Commander
may also call a special Executive Committee meeting upon notification of twenty-four (24) hours
notice to members by personal contact. The Commander may also call a special meeting upon
receipt of a written request of three (3) or more members of the Executive Committee. The term
or office of the Executive Committee shall be for one (1) year. The Commander shall have the
option of designating a past commander or conducting the Executive Meeting himself.."
2024-2025 Auxiliary Officers
2024-2025 SAL Officers
"The Chaplain shall perform such divine and non-sectarian services as may be necessary,
adhering to such ceremonial rituals as may be recommended by the National Headquarters
of THE AMERICAN LEGION. He/she is responsible for contacting the sick, disabled and indigent
members of the Post." See By-Laws Article V, Section 11 for additional duties.
Bill Hyatt
Sgt. at Arms
"The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preserve order during the meetings of the Post and perform
such other duties as may be prescribed by the Post Commander." See By-Laws Article V,
Section 8 for additional duties.
Executive Committee
Doris Gill
Chaplain
Tony Correia
1st Vice Commander
Bob Bleak
Frank Davis
Jeff Warwin
Matt McCord
Executive Cmte.
PCC Representative
The Executive Committee shall also consist of one past commander, who has been
elected by the PCC Past Commanders Club to serve on the committee.
Sonny Kirkwood, PC
Greg Cressman
Commander
Jeff Warwin
Adjutant
Roy Havekost, PC
Webmaster
non-Officer position
Article XVII Sect. 2 was established for the purpose of communication of electronic notices
via an internet website. An online bulletin board is maintained for this purpose as well as a
repository for Post records and related information. This website was created in 2007 and
continues to be privately funded and maintained for this purpose since its inception.
Jim Warwick
Larry Vosmik
"The Historian shall collect, from year-to-year, all records and data of value and interest
concerning the activities of the Post"
Historian
Dave Brannon
4th Vice Commander
“The Fourth (4th) Vice Commander shall work with the Second (2nd) Vice Commander
in kitchen functions and related entertainment activities. He/she shall perform such other
duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Post Commander." See By-Laws Article V,
Section 5 for additional duties.
This website is privately owned and operated by Roy Havekost, Past Commander Post 233, 2012-2015. Information and updates are posted to this
website in cooperation with the current term Post Commander when possible. Final design & content is at the discretion of the webmaster.
Howard Sheble
Commander
Inez Celeste Sheble
President