Monthly Minutes Posted

American Legion

Jeremy E. Ray Post 324

Jersey Village, TX

May 15, 2022

Regular Meeting – Minutes

Commander Stefanie Otto called the meeting to order at 1600 hours.  There were 5 officers present:

            Commander Stefanie Otto

            Vice Commander David Pyke

            Adjutant Larry Dick

            Sgt-at-Arms Wayne Huebner

            Historian Robert Howard                        

And 15 other members for a total of 20.  A quorum was met and the meeting continued.

Minutes:

            Adjutant Larry Dick read the minutes from the April minutes.  David Pyke made a motion to accept the minutes and it was seconded by Mike Larose.  Motion passed and was approved by membership.

Finance Report:

            Finance Officer was not available but we had a copy of his report showing we had $11,667.95 as of May 15, 2022.  Motion to accept the finance report pending further audit was made by Tom Zahn and seconded by Wayne Huebner.  Motion passed and was approved by membership.

Commander Otto introduced Virgil Kellogg - Army, Terry Wilson – Air Force transferring to Post 324; Valerie Hashman White – Army new member and Stephen Johnson Adjutant visiting from Post 827.  Kerry McKan visiting.

Committees

            Wayne reported we have 17 Boy’s State and it will be May 29^th.

Old Business

            We are in our 2nd Quarter Charity – Grace After Fire

New Business

            We are looking for a location for our Family Dinner in July and looking for suggestions. 

            Commander will be attending the Department State Convention June 11- 17.  Wayne Huebner motioned to pay for food, boarding and other.  Tom Zahn seconded and was approved by membership.

            May 21 is Armed Forces Day

            May 30 is Memorial Day

Good of the Legion

            Wayne Huebner discussed the upcoming State Convention

            He also talked about Boy’s State

            Tom Zahn mentioned the October 21 is White Cane Day and there will be things going on at City Hall.  This is to make awareness about those woo are blind.     

            Wayne Huebner thanked everyone for the party for his 50 years of membership. 

            There will be a July 4^th Parade at Jersey Village

            Steven Johnson is encouraging that all members take the Legion Training that is available online.

Adjourn:

            There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 1700 hours. Our next scheduled meeting will be on Sunday, June 12 at 1600 hours (4pm) at VFW 8905, HWY 290 next to Carl’s BBQ.

Respectfully Submitted:

Larry Dick

Adjutant