Post Commander Gann called the meeting to order at 1010 on Wednesday, 11 July 2007.

There were 20 members in attendance.

Comrade 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. Two officers absent, one excused.

Commander called for new recruits:
None

Commander called for distinguished guests:
District VII Commander Correll

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. Comrade Correll made motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Comrade Best. Carried.

Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
QM Burnett presented the report. He said that the first four former employees in the labor dispute had been paid off, another gets three more payments and one case pending. Trustees audited the report on 4 July. Comrade Correll made the motion to accept the report as presented, seconded by Comrade Best. Carried. The report is on file at the Post home, if anyone wants to see the report contact the Quartermaster.

Commander called for the Service Officer’s report:
Service Officer Alvarez said that there will be a special outreach at the Embassy on 20 Jul 0730-1400 for Olongapo residents only. Only notaries, passports and report of birth applications will be accepted. The next regular Outreach will be in October.

Commander called for the Surgeon's report:
The Medical/Dental Outreach will be held on 30 Sep in West Bajak-Bajak, Olongapo City. Need donations from members and clinics.

Commander asked if there was a member or family member in distress:
NTR

Commander called for Committee reports:

Post Home Committee Report:
Post Home Committee:  PHC Chairman Cox reported.   Highlights of report:  Inventory was conducted on 30 June, the Trustees audited the books on 2 Jul and no discrepancies found. The 4th of July celebration was a great success, with a profit of $443. A complete report is on the bulletin board or contact the PHC Chairman for a copy at subic11447@yahoo.com.ph  

Membership Committee:
SVC Alvarez said that National has not put the memstats on the Web Page for 2007-8 term however Post membership stands at 423. Should have a full report next month. For annual members in order for the Post to receive one free life membership, annual members must be paid up by 30 Nov and the Post must be at 100%. If the Post receives a free life membership, a draw will be conducted of paid up annual members to see who wins.

Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
Comrade Seth Hendricks said that the field trip was a great success and photos taken during the event will be posted on the website. He thanks all who supported the trip.

Buddy Poppy Chairman:
Comrade Hommel reported P500 ($10.87) was collected for the Relief Fund.

Seam Squirrel Report:
Comrade Sullivan said that there was only a small turn out at the scratch. He also thanked everyone for making the Pup Tent 11 sponsored 4th of July celebration a great success. Reminded all members of the Scratch and social to be held on 20 July.

Web Master:
NTR 

Building Committee:
Comrade Correll said that the owner of the building still has not answer our emails.

C of A :
Comrades Correll and Burnett have contacted By-the-Sea Resort concerning reserving rooms and meeting hall for the event. No committee has been appointed yet.

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Adjutant reported that the funds voted on at the last meeting for the dart and horseshoe teams have not been disbursed to date.  Comrades Sullivan and Cox will see the QM when they get the correct application fees.

NEW BUSINESS

Commander said that he would like to see the hours of the Post Canteen be extended past 1800.  Comrade Alvarez made the motion to change the closing time, seconded by Tom Stone.  During discussion it was decided that a questionnaire be made available for all customers to decide if the customers/members would approve the change and use the canteen after 1800.  QM and PHC Cox will make up the questionnaire and the PHC will bring it up at their next meeting and then present their decision at the next Post meeting.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

-   Comrade Alvarez  reminded everyone that American Legion Post 4 will be holding KIA/MIA services on Sep 21 at 10:00.  Commander said he would like to see a good Post turnout at the service.

-   At the DPA Convention held in Angeles, the Clark Cemetery Chairman said that funds to operate the cemetery were getting low.  At the most he could only operate for three years.  Comrade Correll said that he is joining the Grave Diggers Association and challenges all members to join the Grave Diggers, one time membership fee is only $25.  Funds paid to the Grave Diggers goes to the operation of the cemetery.  Comrade Correll also challenges members to get life membership at the National Home.  Life membership costs $35.

-  QM Burnett said that Comrade Boruff (past JVC and SVC) left with the QM before he moved to the Bicol region several checks.  The first was to buy the watches that were left over after the raffle, the check was in the amount of $300 (five watches were left over).  He also left six checks to be deposited on the 1st of each month between Jul and Dec for $100 each.  Checks go toward payment of labor dispute.  From all the members of the Post, thank you Fain.   

- QM also said that Comrade Humfleet (Pup Tent 11 Cootie) donated $1000 to the Building Fund last month.  From all the members Thank You Orville.

- The Adjutant reported that the 4th of July raffle sale went very well with the Post reaching its goal of $2000.  Total of P91.100 was made and at exchange rate of 45.60 comes to $1998, Comrade Boruff contribution for the watches put us over $2000. Thanks to all who participated.

- Adjutant read to the membership an email from Kristie Leftridge concerning information about her father who passed away last year.  If anyone has any info about him, i.e. hobbies, duty assignment, photos etc., please contact her at leftridge5@cox.net .

50/50 Raffle was won by Comrade (Sully) Sullivan.  P1300 ($28) was collected, P650 to the Post and P650 to Comrade Sullivan who donated his to the General Fund.  Thank you Sully!  

Comrade Hommel gave the Closing Prayer.

Commander adjourned the meeting at 10:55. Next meeting will be held at the Post Home at 10:00, Wednesday 8 Aug 2007.

Official:
/S/Tom Burnett
Post Adjutant
15 July 2007         

/S/Virgil E. Gann
Commander