American Legion Post 324

Jersey Village, TX

Regular Meeting Minutes

June 9, 2019

Commander Stefanie Otto called the meeting to order at 4 pm.

Officers present:

Commander Otto

1^st Vice Commander Pyke

2nd Vice Commander Davis

Finance Officer Baughman

Sgt. At Arms Huebner

Adjutant Dick

Chaplin Link

Service Officer Riley

Judge Advocate Pryor

Historian Howard

There were (10) Officers and (9) other Legion members and one guest in attendance.  A quorum was met and the meeting continued.

Minutes:

            Adjutant Dick read the May minutes.  A motion to approve the minutes was made by David Pyke and seconded by Wayne Huebner.  Motion passed and was approved by membership.

 Finance Report:

            Finance Officer Baughman read the finance report. We have available funds as of May 31 of $13,087.54. Motion was made by Janet Donath pending any further audit and seconded by David Pyke.  Motion passed and was approved by membership.

Committee Reports:

            1^st Vice Commander Pyke reported that there was no official DEC this month as they did not have a quorum.

            Women’s Veteran’s Day is June 12^th at Ellington Field.

Chaplin Link discussed the July 13th Precinct Bus trip to Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Field.  Bus will leave at 8:30 am.

Historian Howard reminded that he is looking for military stories from the post members to share.

2^nd Vice Davis discussed the fundraiser

Commander’s Report

            Commander Otto introduced new members to the post; Don Forcha – Army, Gonzalo Garza – Army, Eric Behrndt – Army, and Ken George – Navy,

Unfinished Business

            Donna McCarty mentioned the Fairfield 4^th of July Parade and festivities

New Business

            Wayne Huebner reported we had 19 boys go to Boys State from Post 324 and 39 total boys from 8^th District.

            Jimmy Baughman discussed T-Shirts he his ordering for those interested.

Sick Call:

            LARRY KEIL

            RON LANCE

            TIM GIVENS

            JESSE UNDERWOOD

            HOWARD MEAD

            STEFANIE OTTO (FATHER-IN-LAW FRANK)

            PAUL ALLEN - Deceased

            TED LUKEMAN – Wife Janet Chemo

WAYNE HUEBNER

GERALD PRANTE

JANETH DONATH

Good of the Legion:

            Trey Pryor discussed the Harris County VA.

            Wayne discussed the VA Group Therapy for PTSD

Adjourn:

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 5 pm. The next meeting will be on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  It will be at VFW 8905 starting at 4pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

Larry Dick

Adjutant