There were 29 members in attendance.

Post Chaplain Jerry Rowe 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 and absentees noted.

Commander called for new recruits:
New member Wayne E. Gordon was introduced.

Commander called for distinguished guests: None.

Commander asked if the minutes from the previous meeting had been
posted. The Adjutant reported they had, and no comments or changes had
been made. JVC Boruff made motion to accept the minutes as written,
seconded by Comrade Saunders. Carried. Note. Starting this month
minutes will be sent to members who we have email addresses for.

Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
Comrade Burnett gave the QM report. Trustee audit was completed on 7 Dec 2005.

Comrade Phillips made the motion to accept the report as presented, seconded by Comrade Saunders. Carried.

Quartermaster reported to the membership the results of the recent C of A. The C of A was very successful with favorable comments from most attendees. The Post made a profit of $1,183.87 from the C of A, also during the C of A, the Post received $1,000 from Post 727 and our PT 11 members living in Taiwan for the Building Fund. Also received $100 from Department Commander Dave Teets for the Building Fund. In addition, the Post received $90 in Buddy Poppies donations. QM gave a thank you for everyone's contributions. The QM also gave a thank you to Tom Wash for his $500 donation to the Post Scholarship Fund.

Commander called for the Service Officer's report: NTR

Commander called for the Surgeon's report: NTR

Commander asked if there was a member or family member in distress:
JVC Boruff will be entering the hospital soon for surgery.

Commander called for Committee reports:

PHC Report:
VFW Post 11447 PHC monthly meeting was held 7 December, 2005. The meeting commenced at 0900 - the following were present: Mike Kelly, James Correll, Buzz Bronson, John Frey, Tom Burnett, Carmen Hendricks, Dan Richmond and Jay Hammond.

a. John Frey continues to investigate smoke eaters, he has found in the local area a combination smoke eater/air-conditioning unit.

b. The sign pointing to the Post home is finished and installed, thank you to John Frey for providing material and Post employee Wilson who painted the pole and sign and installed it.

c. The situation concerning security guards as reported in last months minutes is still ongoing.

d. Back in June a COLA was pass by Philippine Government for Filipino employees at P20 per day. Post was not aware of this and now has a debt of approx. P30,000 in back wages. Canteen Manager is working on a solution to catch up payments to employees. If any member sees something in the paper concerning employee wages please contact
the Canteen Manager, Post Home Committee members or any Post officer. The Dept of Labor does not send out notice to employers.

e. The interior of the Post Home will be painted in January. Volunteers are needed to help prep and paint. Painting will be done in the evenings between 8-10 pm. Sign up sheet is posted at the entrance of the Post.

f. PIOL (Internet server) will installed in the Post home a wireless internet. This is being done on a test basis and each member can use it free with a 15-20 minute limit. POC is James Bryson (JB). Installation date unknown at this time

Membership Committee:
SVC Sullivan gave latest stats on membership drive. 340 Life Members,11 new, 7 reinstated and 23 continuous for a total of 390. We are at 101.00%. Members were encourage to go out and remind our annual members to pay their dues.

Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
The children's Christmas party is scheduled for the 18th. Approx 15 kids do not have
volunteers for presents, the list is posted on the front bulletin board, each present should cost at least P250, if you do not want to give a present you can give the Canteen Manager P250 and she will buy the present for you.

Buddy Poppy Chairman: Comrade Rowe reported P753 was collected.

Seam Squirrel Report:
Comrade Phillips gave a report on Cootie Social during the CofA. The Social was very successful, probably the best in many years if not ever. The Social was held at Lagoon Resort on Baloy Beach.

Web Master: NTR.

CofA: Post 11447 hosted the CofA Dec 2-4 2005. Venue was at By-the-Sea Hotel on National Hi-way, Barrio Barretto. It was very successful. A well done is given to all members and Post employees who helped make this event the success it was. See QM remarks above. Comrade Sandlin with assistance from the Adjutant will make an article
for the website, Typhoon and Rim of the Pacific publications concerning the CofA

Building Committee: NTR

Beach Bash: Dates for the Bash is 16-19 Feb 2006. Watch the website for updates. Comrade Boruff needs help in soliciting donations; also need other members to help out with setting up/tearing down the stage, props etc. and help in other areas. Contact Comrade Boruff. A sign-up list will be posted on the bulletin board.

Comrade Rowe led the membership in reciting the National Home Prayer.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Nominations were reopened for the position of Post Surgeon. Comrade John Corbin only member nominated. Nominations were close. Post Advocate Phillips made the motion that the Adjutant cast one unanimous ballot for John Corbin as Post Surgeon. Seconded by Comrade Alvarez. Comrade Corbin elected as new Post Surgeon.

NEW BUSINESS

1. A motion was made by Comrade Phillips to approved a budget change for a member to attend the Dept Admin Convention in Bangkok. The motion was to approve funds for the member going to the convention for travel, hotel and meals. The budget change presented would be $700 for the trip but not to exceed $1000. The member would carry the delegate
votes and make an offer for the Post to host the 2006 C of A. Seconded by Comrade Corbin. Carried

2. Motion was made for the Post Commander to carry the delegate votes to the Convention. Seconded by Comrade Phillips. Carried

3. Christmas Parties. The party for the Scholarship children will be held on the 18th of Dec. Still need sponsors for 15 children. The party for membership children will also be held on the 18th. Lynn Miller volunteer to handle the preparations for the party and supervise. The Commander made motions that candies and snacks be purchased from Post General Funds for the event. P6000 will be made available for the Scholarship party and P3000 for the membership children party. Seconded by Comrade Corbin. Comrade Sandlin said that
he could donate toys from his previous business. Carried.

4. Comrades Corbin and Rowe were sworn in as Post Surgeon and Post Chaplain.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

1. District V11 raffle books have been sitting at the bar unsold for two months. All post officers were give 5 books each to sell.

2. Commander read a letter from Global City Innovative College Subic International Inc. for donations of medical books to the college.

3. Commander read an email from HVC giving new address and phone numbers. HVC main office is now located at SBMC. Address is:

Health Visions Corporation
Bldg 3022 Zambales Hiway
Upper Cubi
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Olongapo City 2200
Telephone numbers are Phone: (047) 252-3848/3846 and FAX (047)
252-1191. Insurance Loc/ext 120

4. Commander read an email from Jerry Prinz concerning accommodations at the Baguio Country club for the upcoming VFW 124 fun day/district meeting (8-9 Feb). POC is Alex Fores (post JVC) at abfores@yahoo.com or 0915-775-1322 or bill at 0920-905-3738.

5. Commander read email from Jerry Prinz concerning the recent C of A. Excerpt "On behalf of the Grand of Pacific, I want to thank you for your hospitality and professional hosting of the C of A and Grand Scratch. All venues were excellent. Please pass on to your troops in the Post and Pup tent a sincere Well Done!"

6. Commander introduced Christopher Bell, the new Service Officer.

7. John Frey has an abundant of Spanish Bayonet plants at his residence. He will donate some to the Post and any plants not needed could be given to members for a small donation to the Post.

8. Comrade Alvarez passed out applications for VVA membership.

9 Commander Correll reminded everyone to update the phone book at the bar, and to provide the Adjutant with their email address if they have one.

10. 50/50 Raffle won by Comrade Lynn Miller. He donated his winnings to the Building Fund. Total of P2,200 went to the Building Fund.

Comrade Rowe gave the Closing Prayer.

Commander adjourned the meeting at 12:35. Next meeting will be held at the Post Home at 1100, Wednesday 11 Jan 2006.

Official:
/S/Tom Burnett
Post Adjutant

/S/James E. Correll
Commander