Post Commander Alvarez called the meeting to order at 1000 on Wednesday, 9 April 2008.
There were 28 members in attendance and no guests.
Chaplain Hommel gave the opening prayer.
Commander led attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and Section 3 of the Congressional Charter.
The Roll Call was taken by the Adjutant. All present except Advocate Jim Correll
who was excused and Surgeon Larry Nizra who was absent.
Commander called for new recruits:
None
Commander called for distinguished guests:
None
Commander asked if the minutes from the previous meeting had been posted:
The Adjutant reported they had and that no comments had been made and no corrections made. Comrade Gordon made the motion to accept the minutes as posted, seconded by Comrade Spears. Carried.
Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
QM Burnett presented the report. Trustees conducted an audit of QM records on 3 Apr. No discrepancies found. Comrade Gordon made the motion to accept the report as presented, seconded by Comrade Boruff. Carried. The report is on file at the Post home, if anyone wants to see the report contact the Quartermaster. Summary of Report:
| Annual Dues |
$18.50 |
| Life/Admission Fees |
159.00 |
| Post General Fund |
(4,150.70) |
| Post Relief Fund |
608.72 |
| Post Dues Reserve Fund |
986.75 |
| Canteen Stock/Change Fund |
1,169.91 |
| Building Fund |
10,001.42 |
| 13th Month |
0.00 |
| Balance |
$ 8,793.60 |
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Commander called for the Service Officer’s report:
Service officer Alvarez reported.
Past Commander “Sandy” Saunders’ health is stable.
Past Commander James Correll returned to the hospital this date. Reason is not known at this time.
Commander called for the Surgeon's report:
Absent
Commander asked if there was a member or family
member in distress:
Comrade Mike Trimble is wheelchair bound at home and would like to have some visitors. His birthday is today!
Commander called for Committee reports:
PHC Report:
1.
Post Home Committee: PHC Chairman Cox reported.
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 on 7 April by Chairman Cox. The following members were present: Commander Alvarez, Chairman Cox, PHC Members Best, PHC Member Melvin “OB” O’Briant. QM Burnett was excused.
Also attending were: Buzz Bronson, Fain Boruff, Dennis Doty, Seth Hendricks, John Ray, Ed Spears.
Audits and Reviews:
- PHC Members Mike Best and RC Cox conducted Post canteen end of the month inventory and daily chips on 31 March. All 480 chips were accounted for.
- Canteen records and funds were audited by the Trustees on 3 April.
- PHC reviewed canteen monthly financial report and found it to be in good order.
- A committee has been appointed to review menu pricing. The committee consists of Dennis Doty as Chairman, Carmen Hendricks, R. C. Cox, Mike Best, John Ray, “Shorty” Phillips, Ed Spears, Wayne Gordon.
The committee meets every Tuesday morning at 09:00. This schedule will continue until the menu review is completed.
- Approved Recommendations:
- Carmen Hendricks has been selected as Canteen Manager effective 15 April. At this time, the Trustees will conduct a complete audit of the canteen records.
- The Aircon in the dining room will be turned on from 11:00 until 15:00 daily.
- All bar prices will be increased by five pesos effective Monday, 14 April. Kitchen prices will be adjusted at a later date, after recommendations from the menu review committee.
- For the free steak dinner, the customer will sign their name on back of ticket and place it in the box provided. Effective immediately.
Canteen Managers Report:
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Bar sales increased.
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Kitchen sales decreased
- Electric / Water bills for March will be paid this month.
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SSS still not paid—waiting for CPA report.
Membership Committee:
SVC gave the report. Life membership stands at 368, 8 new members, 32 continuous and 2 reinstated for a percentage of 96.93. No new members this month. Annual members who have not paid yet please do so; the list of names is posted on the bulletin board.
Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
SVC Reported that a mother of one of our Scholarship kids died of heat stroke in the past few days.
Buddy Poppy Chairman:
Chaplain Hommel reported P 500 ($12.50) was collected for the Relief Fund.
Seam Squirrel Report:
Seam Squirrel Sullivan reported another good scratch. The FRA Chili Cook-off was great. Cooties took second place.
Web Master:
NTR
Building Committee:
Quartermaster Burnett reported that the proposal to The Marmont Hotel, will be presented today. Comrade Phillips reported that he has been approached by the owners of the Xanadue to re-discuss options. There may still be a possibility there. He will report back to the building committee.
Chaplain Hommel led the membership in reciting the National Home Prayer.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Officers Elected for the 2008-2009 year: |
| Commander: |
Jose Alvarez |
| SVC |
Wayne Gordon |
| JVC |
Ed Spears |
| Quartermaster |
Tom Burnett |
| Advocate |
Ted (Shorty) Phillips |
| Surgeon |
Reid (Buzz) Bronson |
| Chaplin |
Dan Richmond |
| 3 Yr Trustee |
Bob Koeppen |
| 3 year PHC |
Ralph (RC) Cox |
NEW BUSINESS
None
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Comrade Spears recommended that in the future, burial details should wait until the services are completed before leaving the site, instead of leaving while the Philippine Military (or other organization) perform their rites.
Comrade Steakley reported that the FRA’s FRALICS went very well, with good golf tournament, good chili cook-off and great beauty contest.
50/50 Raffle was won by Tom Burnett. P2600 ($65.00) was collected, P1300 to Post Bldg Fund and P1300 to the winner, Comrade Burnett donated his to General Fund.
Chaplain Hommel gave the Closing Prayer.
Commander adjourned the meeting at 11:10. Next Regular meeting will be held at the Post Home at 10:00, Wednesday 14 May, 2008.
Official:
/S/Dennis Doty
Post Adjutant
16 April 2008
/S/Jose A. Alvarez
Commander |
