Post Commander called the meeting to order at 1000 on Wednesday, 14 July 2010.

There were 41 members in attendance.

Comrade Phillips 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 Adjutant Burnett. All present except Chaplain Alvarado who arrived late, Trustees Bob Koeppen and Dan Steakley, PHC Members Bryan Rowell and Mike Best.

Commander called for new recruits:
Commander asked if there were any new recruits. Adjutant reported that we have an application for membership from Rodney J Thurman, Jr., currently on active duty with the National Guard from the state of Washington.  Comrade Thurman has served in IRAQ receiving the Iraq Campaign Medal w/two campaign stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.  Comrade Thurman is fully qualified for membership and Adjutant made a motion that his application be approved.  Motion seconded by JVC Mike Gallant. Carried. Welcome aboard Rodney.

Commander called for distinguished guests:
None

Commander asked if the minutes from the previous meeting had been posted:
The Minutes were sent out to all members with an e-mail address on file. Comrade Burnett made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Comrade Doty, Carried.

Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
QM Burnett presented the report.  Comrade Schrauben made the motion to accept the report as presented, seconded by Comrade Gallant, Carried. The audit was conducted on 5 July 2010.  The report is on file, if anyone wants to see the entire report, contact the Quartermaster.

QM Burnett gave a rundown on results of the Fil/Am Raffle and 4th of July Celebration.
A total of 485 raffle tickets were sold, it was a good effort but not great.  Seven hundred would have made the event more successful, thank you to all the members who purchased books and a big thanks to the members in the States who purchased books by email. Winning tickets were R. Price (Post 2485) P20,000; Cathy (Mango’s Staff) P15,000; Post 9892 P10,000; Jessica/Honey (FRA Staff) P1000; Post 9892 VFW staff P1000; Danderand (Post 2485) P1000; QM Post 11447 P1000; and Wyffels (Post 9892) P1000.  With the raffle sales, profit from the food sales, donation from Mango's, and the 50/50 we had a profit of over $4,600. The Post dues reserve was also transferred to the General fund on 1 Jul. Will see a big drop in the General Fund in next months minutes, right now the General Fund stands at -$3,030, however most July bills are paid and we did good at the Post meeting and should dip below minus $3000.

Commander called for the Service Officer's report:
Commander reported that Comrade Terry Gerken at the RAO will be taking over the duties of Service Officer for the Post

Commander called for the Surgeon's report:
NTR

Commander asked if there was a member or family member in distress:
Commander said that burial services for Rooster would be held tomorrow 15 July at Clark Field, Angeles City at 10am.  Need volunteers for burial detail, the minimum of five.  The FRA and American Legion will be represented.

Commander called for Committee reports:

Membership Committee:
QM Burnett gave the report. National has not updated the report for term 2010-11.  Figures were adjusted by the QM and does not include any members who renewed by mail directly to National. Life membership stands at 374, 4 new members, 23 continuous and 0 reinstated Total 406 for a percentage of 98.06%.

PHC Report:
NTR

Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
School started on 15 June. School supplies were distributed on 14 June.  Number of scholars remains at 70.

Buddy Poppy Chairman:
Comrade Burnett reported that P1180 had been collected at the meeting, thank you to all who donated, the best donation we had in quite a while at a meeting.

Seam Squirrel Report:
NTR

Web Master:
If you want to see latest Peso rate vs Dollar go to our website and enter Yahoo Finance located on the home page, it is updated almost hourly.

Building Committee:
See for "Good of the Order".

Beach Bash Committee:
First meeting will be held on Tuesday 20 Jul at 9am.

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
-None-

NEW BUSINESS
Commander made a motion for the Post to loan Minda (Rooster's Friend) P19000 to bury him.  She has an insurance policy made out to her from Rooster (Michael Wetzel), however it will take a few months to clear (bank has a 1 month holding policy on checks).  She will sign a promissory note.  P9000 is for the plot at Clark Field and P10000 the funeral parlor as partial payment.  Motion was seconded by Comrade Storment. After discussion which included who was to ensure that payment was made to funeral parlor and getting funds returned to the Relief Fund the motion was carried.  The Post Commander will take care of all arrangements.

Motion was made to form a Raffle Committee to make plans for next years FIL/AM day to include lowering price of tickets from P500 a book to P300 or P250.  Seconded by Commander Doty. Discussion also included getting sponsors to purchase 25 books or more and get recognition at the celebration.  Comrade Phillips will chair the committee.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Adjutant introduce Post member Bill Bay who hasn't been at a meeting for several years and just recently moved back into the area.

Commander asked the membership what they thought would be a fair opening price for negotiations of a new post home. He recommended a maximum of P20000.  Discussion included looking for a location before setting a price, would like a place with a small kitchen for fast food items only and shorter hours then prior Post home.  It was suggested that a plan be made up which would include rent, utilities, hours of operations, number of employees, security guard etc so that a good estimate of cost could be made before opening negotiations. Commander and QM will take that for action.  A member said that we would need a new committee; however we already have a building committee.  Comrade Phillip's said that every member is part of the building committee and if they find something that might be suitable to contact the Commander.

Comrade Anderson won the 50/50 raffle P1300 was collected. P650 to the winner, P650 to the Post.  Comrade Anderson donated his to the Relief Fund. Thanks Phil.

Comrade Phillips gave the Closing Prayer.

Commander adjourned the meeting at 10:55. Next regular meeting will be held at Mangos in Keith’s place at 10:00, Wednesday 11 Aug 2010

Official:
/S/ Dennis L Doty
Commander

/S/ Tom Burnett
Adjutant
15 July 2010