Monthly Minutes Posted
American Legion
Jeremy E. Ray Post 324
Regular Meeting Minutes May 3, 2026
Meeting called to order at 4:00 PM by Commander Stefanie Otto
16 Members signed the attendance roster and 0 visitors for a total of 13. This includes 6 officers.
Opening ceremonies were performed.
Previous Meeting Minutes. Wayne Huebner motioned to suspend the reading of the minutes, second provided by Jimmy Beaughman. No discussion and the motion was approved.
Finance Officer: Mike LaRose read the revised financial report. The report showed the following top line financial as of May 1st, 2026.
Bank Balance: $ 8,210.14
Committed
Funds: $
5,345.00
Total Available Funds:
$ 2,865.14
Jimmy Baughman moved to accept the Financial Report. Saul Cenicacelaya provided a second. Motion passed.
Reports:
1st Vice Commander: Nothing to report
2nd Vice Commander: N/A
Chaplain: N/A
Service Officer: Absent
Sergeant at Arms: Nothing to report
Historian: Absent
JAG: Nothing to report
One new member was present, Paul Stalnaker is a transfer from Austin 345 post, served in the Marine Corps and a Vietnam Veteran.
Sick Call: Paul Sarraf, although present, continues to mend himself from a car accident while fighting cancer. John Pettijohn has suffered another stroke. Jean Dicks is also ill. Wayne Huebner is mending from an accident. Keep these members in your thoughts and prayers.
Old Business:
Commander Stefani Otto announced that the post has made the membership goal of 100%.
Commander reminded everyone that this quarter’s charity is Grace After Fire. They welcome donations of nice gently used women’s clothing and especially Walmart Gift cards.
Boys state participants is at 12 and all applications have been sent off. Good job Jimmy Baughman.
New Business:
Commander Stefanie Otto reported that she is waiting for more bids to come in on the proposal to sell yard signs celebrating the U.S. 250th birthday.
Mike LaRose, Finance Officer, asked that when we shop for gift cards be aware of open card packaging. There has been multiple reports of fraud, especially from Walmart.
Our fund raiser raffle should have an update of tickets available next month. The drawing will take place in November, corresponding with Veteran’s Day.
Post 324 is hosting the DEC meeting on Tuesday, May 5th. Dinner is Pizza and Salad starting at 6pm. Meeting starts at 7pm. Danny Mee??? will be at the DEC meeting.
Curtis Haverty informed members that 80 JROTC students were honored from the Legion. They are excellent representatives of the generation. There will be more to come, according to Commander Stefanie Otto. Jimmy Baughman added that the Marine Corps recruiting is very strong for high school graduates this year with very strong and dedicated young people.
Curtis Haverty reported that he was informed that a new Scout Troop at Post Elementary is seeking a sponsor. The rules are that a post can only sponsor 5 and he will be meeting with the regional Scouts director to discuss increasing this number. He will also talk to them and his wife about the Auxiliary as a possible sponsor.
Good of the Legion:
Commander Stefanie Otto wished all a Happy Mother’s Day. She also reminded everyone that Jersey Village Officer of the Quarter for the year has been nominated for the Legion State award. The Fireman award is in the works through the Rotary Club in the next week or two.
Trey Pryor announces the next bus trip will be June 10th to tour Channel 2 station. There is a limit of 25 people and lunch will be at Willies Icehouse in Cypress. Terry Coon will send out the information so please sign up by emailing Trey as soon as possible.
The Post Auxiliary is now looking for a good meeting date and time. Their Charter is approved and should be finalized at the meeting on the 16th and 17th.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:26pm. Next meeting will be on June 14th, at 4pm. at VFW 8905, HWY 290 next to Carl’s BBQ.
Respectfully Submitted
Terry Coon, Post Adjutant
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