Post Commander Correll called the meeting to order at 1000 on Wednesday, 9 May 2007.

There were 21 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. All officers present or excused.

Commander called for new recruits:
None

Commander called for distinguished guests:
Ken Schaefer, DPA Commander and Rhett Webber DPA Senior Vice Commander

Commander Correll introduced Greg Harris who just transferred to our Post.

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 Corbin made motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by SVC Boruff. Carried.

Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
QM Burnett presented the report.  . Trustees audited the report on 3 May.  Comrade Best made the motion to accept the report as presented, seconded by SVC Boruff.  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:
On Friday 11 May, services will be held for departed comrade Gary Hudson at the Fleet Reserve Association in San Antonio.

Commander called for the Surgeon's report:
Absent.

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.   Meeting was called to order at 0900 on 7 May by Chairman Cox.  The following members were present:

  Audit and Reviews:

1. PHC Members conducted Post canteen end of the month inventory on 30 April.    
   
2. PHC Chairman inventoried daily draw chips.
   
3. Canteen records and funds for the month of April were audited by the Trustees on 3 May.
   
4. PHC reviewed canteen records and found them to be in good order.

  Canteen Managers Report:

1. Due to slow business sales are down and manager had to get funds from Quartermaster to pay electric and water bill and partial payment of employees.

Meeting was adjourned at 0930.

Comments after report:  Commander said that we need more support from the membership by frequenting the canteen more often, these are the slow months and we need customers. The QM gave a loan to the canteen manager of P35,000 to pay some of the bills.

Membership Committee:
SVC Boruff gave report. Life Members 370, New 9, Reinstated 8, Cont 36, Total 423 members.  No membership applications outstanding.

Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
Comrade Seth Hendricks reported that six students graduated in March and students now stand at 54.  Carmen Hendricks the Amerasian/Scholarship Chairman gave a report on status of funds spent last year.  A total of P35,279 ($750) was spent last year which included the Christmas party (most funds for the party came from donations). She said that she is trying to arrange a field trip for the students this year at the Subic Safari on SBMA. The manager at the Safari will give free tickets for the children and Victory liner will provide a bus, but we will have to pay for the gas and driver.  Cost would be P2500 ($53) for gas and driver and P5000 ($106) for food.  Commander Correll said that the trip will be paid for by donations (which he guaranteed).

Buddy Poppy Chairman:
Comrade Alvarez reported P750 ($15.95) was collected for the Relief Fund.

Seam Squirrel Report:
Regular scratch was held on the 3rd and a good time was had by all.  After the scratch, Loyalty Day service was held by the Cooties.

Web Master:
NTR

Building Committee:
NTR

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-  DPA Commander Ken Schaefer conducted the installation of new officers for the 2007-2008 year. The installation will take affect following the Department Convention in June.

-  Commander explains the status of the McGowan case for termination of membership.  He asked for a motion from the floor for the Post to continue with the request for termination.

Motion made by Comrade Koeppen and seconded by Comrade Best.  Carried.  See April minutes for details and charges/specifications.

-  Quartermaster reported on donations for the labor dispute.  To date $770 has been donated, this includes $270 from members in the U.S.  Donations are still requested from all members.

-  Commander said that he had purchased a new printer that was voted on at the last meeting.  Total cost was P9500 over the approved cost ($10,000). Commander covered the P9500.  The printer is 3 in 1, with copier, fax and scanner.

-   The Adjutant reported that the name change of the Post has been approved by National and a new charter will be sent to the Post.

-    Quartermaster reported that the plaque for the Chili cook-off had been changed and only P100 of the P1000 voted on had been used.

NEW BUSINESS

- Commander said that the Post no longer has any Post 11447 pins. He asked for a motion to be made for the Post to order 100 pins which will cost $153.90. Comrade Phillips made the motion to purchase the pins, seconded by Comrade Best. Comrade Koeppen asked if we needed to order that many since we would probably never get 100 new members. Commander said that the pins are also for sale and other posts have requested some. Vote taken, carried.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

-   Raffle tickets for Fil/Am day (4th July) are ready.  Tickets have already been distributed to some posts.  Each officer will be given 15 books to sell and more are available.  Books are P300, individual tickets P30.  He asked for each officer to try to sell his quota to help the Post General Fund get out of the red.

-   Commander asks Commander Schaefer if he had anything to say.  Commander Schaefer said that it is always good to be at our Post, he enjoys his visits.  He said that the Department needs our help in reaching it membership goal.  District III-Korea has long been the leader in membership, but with troop levels in Korea going down and deployments to Iraq/Afghanistan recruitment in that district has gone down.  He asked if Post 11447 could try to recruit 10 new members.  He also asked us to solicit convention books ads, there are a lot of businesses in Barretto that he was sure would take out an ad.  He reminded everyone to attend the Department Convention 17-22 June in Angeles City.

-   Clark Memorial Day services will be held on 30 May

-   Installation of Post 2485 officers will be held on 19 May with dinner.

-   50/50 Raffle was won by Bob Wright.  P1710 ($36) was collected, P855 to the Post and P855 to Bob. Comrade Wright donated his half to the General Fund, thank you Bob.         

Comrade Alvarez gave the Closing Prayer.

Commander adjourned the meeting at 1135. Next meeting will be held at the Post Home at 1000, Wednesday 9 May 2007.

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

/S/James E. Correll
Commander