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Post Commander called the meeting to
order at 1000 on Wednesday, 4 November 2009.
There were 21 members in attendance and no guests.
Comrade Richmond 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 Comrade Soper.
All present except Surgeon Geselschap-Absent;
Service Officer
Gerken-Excused; and PHC Member
Culotta-Absent.
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 Minutes were posted and corrections have been made. Comrade Doty made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Comrade Best. Approved
Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
QM Burnett presented the report. Comrade Soper 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.
Summary of Report:
| Annual Dues |
$ 0.00 |
| Life/Admission Fees |
(141.71) |
| Post General Fund |
6233.08 |
| Post Relief Fund |
187.59 |
| Post Dues Reserve Fund |
726.21 |
| Building Fund |
12,633.26 |
| Thirteenth Month |
138.84 |
| Balance |
$ 7311.21 |
Notes:
1. The negative balance in admission fees is because we are waiting for a final payment from a member who went Life on a installment program.
2. The general fund decrease was due to payment of Rent
3.The decrease of $850 in Relief fund was due to Post paying part of a members hospital bill who has since died.
Commander called for the Service Officer’s report:
Comrade Alvarez reported that we have lost
several members recently not only from our post, but
also members of the American legion:
Commander called for the Surgeon's report:
Absent
Commander asked if there was a member or family
member in distress:
Comrade Riblett is out of danger and will be
visiting shortly.
Commander called for Committee reports:
Membership Committee:
Adjutant Doty gave the report gave the report. Life membership stands at 369,
3 new members, 12 continuous and
3 reinstated Total 387 for a percentage of 93.48%.
QM
reported we have two new qualified membership
applications for Lee Liesinger and John Price.
Motion made by QM to approve the
applicants for joining the VFW.
Vote was taken and new members approved.
PHC Report:
PHC-Chairman Rowell reported.
Meeting was called to order at 0900 2 Nov by Chairman Rowell. The following members were present:
| Quartermaster: |
Tom Burnett |
| Vice-Chairman PHC: |
Mike Best |
Others Present: Canteen Manager Jhen Ellis, Carmen Hendricks, Dennis Doty, Bob Koeppen, and Bob Wright
Audits and Reviews:
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PHC Members Mike Best and Commander Jim Correll conducted Post
canteen end of the month inventory on 31 October 2009.
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Daily Draw chips were inventoried by Comrade Best and Comrade Rowell . All 479 chips are present and accounted for.
- Canteen records and funds were audited by the Trustees on 13 October 09.
- PHC reviewed canteen monthly financial report and found it to be in good order.
- Canteen Report
| Total Sales / Income: |
P 84,765 |
| Total Expenses |
P 93,851 |
| Profit / Loss |
(P9,086) |
- Other Business:
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Thanksgiving tickets will be 400Pesos.
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Traded old TV for grill from Mangos
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The super bowl payout has been requested to
change to one of four quarters. This item is still
in review
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Please try to have the
correct change when paying your bill
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Menu prices will be increasing 10% after we
receive the new menus
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Comrade Doty will be heading
up the Marine celebration on 10 Nov
- All Members are welcome to attend the Monthly PHC meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35
Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
Reported by Comrade Doty
The sponsorship list is up 300 pesos per head please sign up. The annual Christmas party will be held the same afternoon.
Buddy Poppy Chairman:
Comrade Richmond reported that P570 had been collected at the meeting. Nothing has been collected at the bar.
Seam Squirrel Report:
Jose Reported: Good Scratch. Looking for some new members The Cooties will be handling the funeral for Buzz. Nothing else to report.
Web Master:
QM has updated website if any member notes any problems pse contact Adjutant.
Building Committee:
Need to talk with T-Rose about lease details. Comrade Sullivan stated that his landlord is amicable to talks. Comrade Best is talking with actual owner of Blue Danube not lease holder.
C of A Committee:
Please register for the upcoming convention through the website so you can get name cards.
Beach Bash Committee:
Meeting scheduled for 9 November all is on schedule Need to have volunteers for .
Chaplain led the membership in reciting the National Home Prayer.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Commander reopened the
tabled motion to admit members who are not
present to have a representative sign up for the
drawings on a daily basis.
Motion was seconded by Comrade Phillips.
Carried Adjutant will amend rules for
immediate implementation.
Commander vacated Surgeons
post and PHC3 post due to continued non
attendance.
Commander nominated Comrade
Doty for SVC. Motion accepted and carried.
Commander nominated Comrade
Soper for PHC 1st year.
Motion accepted and carried.
Not sure who nominated Doty
NEW BUSINESS
Commander pushed 2485 raffle tickets we need to reciprocate as they sell numerous tickets of ours. Thank you for your support. We also have Chili cook off tickets to sell. Commander made the motion to have the post and the pup tent purchase the remaining books of the tickets. Comrade Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried
There will be a Marine Corps ball here 10 Nov 1600 open to all hands See Comrade Doty or Comrade Soper.
Commander received a solicitation letter from Wesleyan school for sponsorship for a team. Commander made a motion for giving them a 1500 peso donation once we get more information as to the details of the team that is being talked about. Motion was seconded by Comrade Phillips. And Carried
Comrade
Phillips passed that the Vietnam Veterans
Representative is in town all who wish to meet
with him on Friday 1330 6 November. Followed by
a social at Rum Jungle.
Comrade
Alvarez passed that the RAO will not be losing
it’s mailing privileges.
Comrade
Doty is heading up the Hellship memorial on the
11th.
Comrade
Burnett passed the Outreach will be on 20 Nov.See flyer for details.
Comrade
passed American Legion members wish to have
members pay their dues.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
50/50 Raffle was won by Comrade Doty. P1600 was collected. P800 to the winner, P800 to the Post.
Chaplain gave the Closing Prayer.
Commander Correll adjourned the meeting at 11:05. Next regular meeting will be held at the Post Home at: 10:00, Wednesday 9 Dec 2009
Official:
/S/ Jim Correll
Commander
/S/ George Soper
Adjutant
4 November 2009
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