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American Legion

Jeremy E. Ray Post 324

Jersey Village, TX

December 8, 2024

Regular Meeting – Minutes

 

Commander Stefanie Otto called the meeting to order at 1625 hours.  There were 7 officers present:

                Commander Stefanie Otto

                1st Vice Commander David Pyke

                2nd Vice Commander James Bramble – N/A

                Service Officer Bill Brown - Absent

                Adjutant Terry Coon

                Finance Officer Michael LaRose

                Sgt-at-Arms Wayne Huebner                                                                                                        

                Chaplin Richard Ater

                Judge Advocate Trey Pryor - Absent

                Historian Irene Infante

               

                And 12 other members and 15 visitors for a total of 37 were present.  A quorum was met, and the meeting continued.

 

Minutes:

                Adjutant Terry Coon requested a motion to forgo reading the minutes from the last meeting by distribution of minutes via email to all members. David Pyke moved to accept the minutes, and it was seconded by Mike LaRose.    Motion was then passed by membership.

 

Finance Report:

                Finance Officer: The balance as of 12/01/2024 is $5,289.00 with $300.00 set aside for member assistance and $57.00 set aside for Auxiliary.  A motion was made by Jimmy Baughman and seconded by Jerry Roberts to accept report pending audit.  Motion was then passed by membership.

 

Committees

 

 

(Reports from officers forgone due to time)

 

Chaplin:

 

1st Vice:

 

2nd Vice: NA

 

Sgt of Arms:

 

Service Officer:

 

Judge Adjutant: Absent

 

Historian:

 

 

New Members/ Visiting Members: 

               

Richard is a Navy veteran.  Jim Kotzur Army veteran (Wayne Sponsored)

 

Old Business

 

Commander Stefanie Otto reported on the post oratorical contest which Hunter Payne participated in and won the $300 scholarship.  The district 8 contest will be held on December 14th at 9am at Jersey Village Community Center.  Steve Volkman will be leading this up for the first time with Wayne Hueber assisting.  Terry Coon volunteered to be a female chaperone.

 

The Commander reported that our membership goal is at 75% and encouraged members to renew to meet a 100% goal by December 31st

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New Business

 

Commander Stefanie Otto reported on:

 

  1. We have 15 students to participate in the Junior Shooting competition at Langham Creek High School.  We will need $270 to support the event.  Last year we had 6 students to the state competition.
  2. Wreaths Across America will take place this Saturday December 14th.  Individuals can participate in the National Cemetery placement of wreaths. Jimmy Baughman submitted that his son’s company, Allied Concrete, donated $2500 towards wreaths in the Posts name.  This is considered a fund raiser.
  3. Commander Stefanie Otto presented Ashton Banks with a certificate of service for his help with serving our Family meal in August.  Other scouts were also honored but were not present today.

 

Good of the Legion:

 

  1. Jimmy Baughman submitted that the joint Saint Aiden’s Church and Post bus trip was well attended and the Cistern was an excellent destination.
  2. Commander submitted that Richard Ater has donated new banners we can use for events and the Veteran’s Parade. 
  3. The commander submitted that Irene Infante has been able to join us today despite her injuries.
  4. Irene Infante requested help with the food distribution task since we are the only ones helping with this.  See her after the meeting if you wish to help.
  5. The commander submitted that she would deliver the Toys and donations to the VA.  $250 will be used to shop for the VA.  If you have monetary donations, I will use that to shop for the VA.
  6. Jimmy Baughman moved to adjourn the meeting to enjoy the family meal.  It was seconded by many and passed.

 

Adjourn:

                There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 1643 hours. Our next scheduled meeting, be on Sunday, January 12th at 1600 hours (4pm) at VFW 8905, HWY 290 next to Carl’s BBQ.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted:

Terry Coon, Adjutant

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