There were 27 members in attendance.

Post Commander Correll 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 absentees noted.  

Commander called for new recruits: Comrade John Corbin who is transferring from Post 1054 Yokosuka , Japan was introduced.

Commander called for new recruits:
Comrade John Corbin who is transferring from Post 1054 Yokosuka , Japan was introduced.

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 Boruff made motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Comrade Koeppen. Carried.

Comrade Koeppen made the motion to accept the report as presented, seconded by Comrade Alvarez. Carried.

Commander called for the report of the Quartermaster:
NTR

Commander called for the Service Officer's report:
NTR

Commander called for the Surgeon's report:
Comrade Boruff gave the following report.

The medical and dental outreach project was a hugh success for Barrio Barretto. Notable among the VIPs present were Barretto Senior Counselwoman Gina Demorse and the Mayor of Castillejos, the Honorable Wilma Billman. Mayor Billman was accompanied by her husband James P. Billman, past Commander of the Post.

The Post representatives in attendance were:

• Commander Jim Correll
• Adjutant Tom Burnett
• Surgeon Fain Boruff
• Trustee Bob Koeppen
• Trustee Rich Truax
• Comrade Buzz Bronson
• Past Commander James Billman
• Comrade Chester Gross
• and District VII Surgeon Harland Saunders

The Mabuhay Shriners, whose assistance and donation of medicine was invaluable, was represented by: Chester Gross; Michael C. Best and Chuck Demorse.  

192 Patients were treated for medical problems and 67 for dental.  

Donations collected for the project was P40,112.85 in cash and P7500.00 in medicine.

The Palm Tree Resort donated furniture and equipment and the Barretto Barangay Capt. Carlito Baloy, donated the facility for the project, had our banners hung and assigned Security Officers for crowd control.

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

Commander called for Committee reports:

Post Home Committee (PHC) Report:
No PHC members present. Commander Correll brought to the attention of the members one of the items discussed at the last PHC meeting. In an effort to cut costs, the PHC and Canteen Manager are looking into the possibility of letting go one or both of the two security guards. If they are let go, it will cost the Post approx. P37,000 (18,500 each), ½ month pay for eight years of employment each. Comrade Truax contacted the Labor Board and they said it should cause no problem as many companies are in retrenchment due to the economy. Health Visions would let us use one of their guards for P6500 a month, we would not be responsible for giving any benefits to the guard (i.e. 13th month). Nothing has been decided as of yet, still considering other options.  

a. Membership Committee: SVC Sullivan gave latest stats on membership drive. 334 Members, 7 new, 7 reinstated and 15 continuous for a total of 366. We are at 94.33%. Members were encourage to go out and remind our annual members to pay their dues.  

b. Amerasian Scholarship Committee: NTR

c. Buddy Poppy Chairman: Comrade Alvarez reported P560 was collected.  

d. Seam Squirrel Report: Seam Squirrel was absent, Blanket Bum Sullivan said that the COA, (midterm) social would be held at Laguna hotel on Baloy Beach on 2 Dec. All post members are invited to attend. Chili Cook Off is scheduled for Dec. Hungry Cootie Jerry Rowe was introduced.

Membership Committee:
SVC Sullivan gave latest stats on membership drive. 340 Life Members,11 new, 7 reinstated and 23 continuous for a total of 390. We are at 101.00%. Members were encourage to go out and remind our annual members to pay their dues.

Amerasian Scholarship Committee:
The children's Christmas party is scheduled for the 18th. Approx 15 kids do not have
volunteers for presents, the list is posted on the front bulletin board, each present should cost at least P250, if you do not want to give a present you can give the Canteen Manager P250 and she will buy the present for you.

Buddy Poppy Chairman: Comrade Rowe reported P753 was collected.

Seam Squirrel Report:
Comrade Phillips gave a report on Cootie Social during the CofA. The Social was very successful, probably the best in many years if not ever. The Social was held at Lagoon Resort on Baloy Beach.

Web Master: NTR.

CofA: COA: Post 11447 will host the COA Dec 2-4 2005. Venue will be By-the-Sea Hotel on National Hi-way, Barrio Barretto. Need volunteers to help out during the CofA.

Building Committee: Still looking for new site/building. A proposal for a new lease on current Post Home will be given to the owner.

Beach Bash: Dates for the Bash is 9-12 Feb 2006. Watch the website for updates. Comrade Boruff needs help in soliciting donations, also need other members to help out with setting up/tearing down the stage, props etc. and help in other areas. Contact Comrade Boruff.

Commander Correll led the membership in reciting the National Home Prayer.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Nominations were reopened for the position of Junior Vice Commander. There were no new nominations and nominations were closed. Sole nominee Comrade Boruff was elected by the majority of the members present in open vote.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Due to his election as Junior Vice Commander, Comrade Boruff submitted his letter of resignation as Post Surgeon. Nominations were opened for the position of Post Surgeon for the remainder of this term. Comrade Jerry Rowe was nominated and he said he would accept the position. There were no other nominations and nominations were closed until next meeting.

2. Due to personal reasons, Post Chaplain Robert Smith cannot continue to perform his duties. Nominations were open for the position. There were no nominations and will be reopened at next meeting.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

1. Comrade Frey informed the membership of a shop that repairs all types of stoves.

2. Comrade Alvarez said that the FRA will be celebration its birthday on Saturday, 15 Oct beginning at 11:00 am.

3. A guest, Ms. A. Floresca, Director of "Ellis (ESL) Center" (ESL stands for English as a Second Language) gave a presentation about her organization. They are starting a school for teaching the English language at the old Conti building. They are looking for donations and other help including teachers. No special qualifications of students needed, cost will be P40 per hour. Aim is to help Filipino's like nurses to prepare themselves for interviews for overseas employment. In the future they will also start Tagalog classes for foreigners.

4. Comrade Truax said that the owner of the Victory Liner Corporation will let the post have one bus for use at the Chili Cook Off in Dec. The post will only be responsible for paying for the fuel and the wages of the driver (the driver will sleep on the bus). It can carry 40 persons. If interested sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.

5. Comrade Miller told the membership that he recently met a U.S. Army veteran who is retired and served during WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam . He was going to attend the meeting but could not make it. Commander Correll said that if he is qualified he should be asked if he would like to join the post. If the Post reaches it 100% membership goal, Commander Correll said the free life membership from District VII will be presented to him if the post membership agrees. By showing of hands the majority agreed. Comrade Lynn said that Maria Dunn has cancer and is six months pregnant, she would like to have some visitors (morale support). She lives at 31B Jamin Street in Barretto, but currently she is at TLC room 2005.

6. 50/50 Raffle won by Comrade "Buzz" Bronson. Total was P2400 with Buzz getting P1200 and the Post P1200. Comrade Bronson donated his half to the Post Relief Fund.

Commander Correll gave the Closing Prayer.

The Post Commander adjourned the meeting at 12:35. Next meeting will be held at the Post Home at 1100, Wednesday 9 November 2005.

Official:
/S/Tom Burnett
Post Adjutant
19 October 2005

/S/James E. Correll
Commander