Monthly Minutes Posted
American Legion
Jeremy E. Ray Post 324
Regular Meeting Minutes September 13, 2026
Meeting called to order at 4:00 PM by Commander Stefanie Otto
23 Members signed the attendance roster and 13 visitors for a total of 36. This includes 7 officers.
Opening ceremonies were performed.
Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes from previous meeting were postponed to next meeting due to Family Dinner Event.
Finance Officer: Financial report reading was postponed to next meeting. Mike LaRose provided ledger for reporting into minutes. The report showed the following top line financial as of September 1st, 2026.
Bank Balance: $ 3,645.71
Committed
Funds: $
680.00
Total Available Funds:
$ 2,965.71
Commander Stefanie Otto announced that Houston Mayor has declared that September 15th will be American Legion Day. AML Post 560 will the there to accept the honor and all are invited to be present at city hall by 12 noon on the 15th.
Please continue to sell Raffle Tickets.
November 11th we will be participating in the Houston Veterans Day Parade meeting at the Kroger on Studemont at 10a. JV Fire is providing the High-Water Truck.
The school drive donations were delivered to 2 different schools.
The DEC will be held at post 560 on October 10th. Our State President for Auxiliary and State Commander will be attending.
The post needs a Boy’s State Lead. Donna McCarty will assist training the new lead.
Post Oratorical lead Steve Volkman reported that our contest will be held on November 21st at 9am at the Jersey Village Fire department. Please let him know if you wish to volunteer to help. A list of contacts is being sent from the schools to seek contestants. If you know of any high-school age children seeking a scholarship for college, Please contact him.
Commander Stefanie Otto reported that Langham Creek has a Junior Shooting Team. Let her know if you wish to attend the event.
October 17th is Salute to Heroes banquet and ceremony with speaker. Contact Donna McCarty or Paul Haines for information on tickets.
Commander announced a VIP, Peggy Kanjura, who is continuing her husband’s volunteer service in his honor. Peggy is interested in joining the Auxiliary.
New members attending today are Angela Maness-Cenicacelaya, a transfer from Oklahoma a veteran of the Marine Corps where she served 30 years. Trino Garcia who is coming from the VFW along with Merideth Whillock transferring and is a VFW member.
Reports: Waived for today
Sick Call: Paul Sarraf continues to mend himself from a car accident while fighting cancer. John Pettijohn has suffered another stroke. As previously mentioned, Bill Brown is recovering from surgery. Jean Dicks is also ill. Keep these members in your thoughts and prayers.
Old Business:
Jimmy Baughman moved to table further business and adjourn the meeting. Donna McCarty provided the second and motion passed.
New Business: Waived
Good of the Legion: Waived
Meeting was adjourned at 4:17pm. Next meeting will be on October 11h, at 4pm. at VFW Post 8905, 21902 Northwest Freeway, Cypress TX 77429, next to Carl’s BBQ..
Respectfully Submitted
Terry Coon, Post Adjutant
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