There were 34 members in attendance.

Comrade Alvarez 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 absentee noted (Trustee Truax).

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 no comments or changes had been made. Comrade Alvarez made motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Comrade Saunders. Carried.

Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
QM Burnett presented the report. Report was audited on 12 June by Trustees (Comrades Koeppen and Truax). Comrade Alvarez made the motion to accept the report as audited, seconded by Comrade Corbin. Carried. The report is on file at the Post home anyone who wants to see the report contact the Quartermaster.

Commander called for the Service Officer's report: Comrades Billman and White are out of the hospital.

Commander called for the Surgeon's report:
NTR

Commander asked if there was a member or family member in distress:
Comrade David Gorton was admitted to St Jude Hospital on Monday.

Commander called for Committee reports:

PHC Report:
Report was given by RC Cox. The meeting was called to order on 12 June.

a. Post Home Committee members and others present:

b. PHC members conducted end of the month inventory on 31 May.

c. Wall to wall inventory was conducted on 12 June by VFW members to update inventory for our fire insurance policy.

d. Audits and Reviews:
    1. The Canteen records were audited on 12 June by Trustees Koeppen and Truax and found them to be true and accurate.

    2. Chairman Cox reviewed the Canteen Profit/Loss Statement and found it to be true and accurate.

    3. The Canteen By-Laws have been reviewed and updated. It will be presented for approval/disapproval at Unfinished Business during the General Membership Meeting.

Membership Committee:
SVC Sullivan gave latest stats on membership drive. 345 Life members, 12 new, 10 reinstated and 38 continuous for a total of 405. We are at 104.38%.

Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
School supplies were distributed to the 60 scholarship kids. Quartermaster Burnett received a check from Comrade Fred McClure for $50 to help with the scholarship program.

Buddy Poppy Chairman: Comrade Alvarez reported P980 was collected.

Seam Squirrel Report:
NTR

Web Master:
Comrade Landry said that the font (print) size has been made larger on the front page so that it is easier to read. Also, any pictures donated to the Webmaster for possible input on the website must be submitted on a floppy/CD disc.

Building Committee:
NTR

Beach Bash Committee:
JVC Boruff gave final Beach Bash Financial Report.

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Nominations were reopened for the position of Surgeon. No new nominations, nominations were closed and Comrade Saunders made motion that the Adjutant cast one unanimous vote for Comrade John T. Brady as Post Surgeon. Comrade Brady and Ben Dela Vega (3 rd Year PHC) were sworn in by Post Advocate Phillips.

2. . Commander Correll read to the members and explain the changes to the Canteen and Post House By-Laws. Comrade Saunders made motion to accept the By-Laws with changes. Seconded by Comrade Alvarez. Following discussion vote was taken. Carried. The By-Laws will be delivered to Department Advocate at the convention for approval.

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Commander presented the budget to the membership for discussion and approval. He read each line item and explained the changes from previous year. Many items had been reduced or deleted from last year due to financial situation and lower expected revenue this year. A new budget may be made later in the year it the situation warrants. Comrade Saunders made motion to accept new budget, seconded by Comrade Corbin. Carried.

2. Cubi Point Hospital and NAS Cubi Point will be celebrating its 50 th Anniversary of their opening in July 2006. A ceremony is proposed to be conducted on the 22 nd of July. Various post and clubs will participate. The hospital may provide buses from Barretto to Cubi.

3. Comrade Landry made motion for meeting hours to be changed from 10:30am for officers call to 09:30 and general membership meeting from 11:00am to 10:00am. Seconded by Comrade Haviland. Carried.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

1. PHC Chairman “RC” Cox made motion for canteen hours to be changed to 6am to 6pm. He said that there are few if any customers after 6pm. Comrade Alvarez seconded. Carried.

2. Comrade Koeppen said that members should look for items to be raffle off at the next Beach Bash. The main reason for the successful Beach Bash's over the last few years had been high-ticket items such as motorcycles.

3. Commander Correll said that there is no credit allowed at the Canteen. This was voted on previously by the membership but has been violated at times. Credit may be granted overnight if the bar has no change and member pays the next day.

4. Comrade Landry said that there is a bill in the Senate (S-2766) where there will be many changes affecting members, including but not limited to ex-spouses getting part of your retirement even if less then 10 years of marriage (may be retroactive), DFAS giving your ex-spouse your current address, etc.

5. 50/50 Raffle was won by Comrade Swogger. Total of P1250 went to the Building Fund and Comrade Swogger donated his P1250 to the General Fund. Thank you Mhel.

(Note: Following meeting Comrade Michael P. Storemski transfer his membership to the Post and donated $100 to the Building Fund and $100 to the General Fund. Thank you Michael.)

Comrade Alvarez gave the Closing Prayer.

Commander adjourned the meeting at 1210. Next meeting will be held at the Post Home at 1000, Wednesday 12 July 2006.

Official:
/S/Tom Burnett
Post Adjutant
15 June 2006

/S/James E. Correll
Commander