American Legion
Jeremy E. Ray Post 324
Jersey Village, TX
February 11, 2024
Regular Meeting – Minutes
Commander Stefanie Otto called the meeting to order at 1601 hours. There were 9 officers present:
Commander Stefanie Otto
1st Vice Commander David Pyke
2nd Vice Commander Open
Service Officer Bill Brown
Adjutant Terry Coon
Finance Officer Michael LaRose
Sgt-at-Arms Wayne Huebner
Chaplin Richard Ater
Judge Advocate Trey Pryor
Historian Robert Howard
And 10 other members and 1 visitor for a total of 20 were present. A quorum was met, and the meeting continued.
New Members:
Paul Sarraf is an Air Force Veteran with experience on C-141 and C-130 aircraft. He is still working at driving truck but will participate as he can.
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. Jimmy Baughman motioned to accept the minutes and it was seconded by Wayne Huebner. Motion was then passed by membership.
Finance Report:
Finance Officer: Michael LaRose reported that the available funds of Post 324 were $8,105.01 as of 02/01/2024 (not including the $500.00 set aside for Veterans in need, return of check from Irene Infante and $57.00 restricted funds for Women’s Auxiliary.) Motion to accept finance report pending further audit was made by Dave Pyke and seconded by Bill Brown. The motion passed by membership.
Committees
Chaplin: We had a member death back in January of Gordan Lee Carpenter who was 95 years old. Will provide family with Bible and request permission to send the check for remembrance.
1st Vice: Nothing to report.
Sgt of Arms: Nothing to report.
Service Officer: There have been no calls from veterans needing assistance. Attended the 8th District Annual Scouting Awards ceremony where Post 324 received the Charter Partner of the Year. Out of the 33 units of scouting we have 4. They stated our Post was very well appreciated. One of our troops, troop 3, was awarded number 1 in sales for fund raising. The Business Partner of the Year was awarded to the City of Jersey Village. The Eagle Scout of the Year was from one of our troops.
Judge Adjutant: Nothing to report.
Historian: Nothing to report.
Old Business:
New Business:
All positions remain open and can be submitted in next month’s meeting. We vote in March.
Good of the Legion:
Adjourn:
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 1643 hours. Our next scheduled meeting will be on Sunday, March 10th at 1600 hours (4pm) at VFW 8905, HWY 290 next to Carl’s BBQ.
Respectfully Submitted:
Terry Coon, Adjutant