MINUTES OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

 

COMPILED BY:   _____________________                                                          DATE:  3 May 2004

                              RICKORD J. SCHMITGEN, ADJUTANT

 

APPROVED BY:                                                              POST NO.   759      DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

 

Following the formal opening ceremonies the two remaining young men going to “Boy’s State” were introduced and spoke to the membership.  They are Adam Hartsler and Jorge Jimenez.  They are both grateful for the Post’s support and will give reports to us upon their return.

 

Matt Allen introduced one of our new members, Melissa Richardson.  Her father is fellow member Ron Richardson.

 

Coach Bob Erickson spoke concerning his hope & desire that the Post underwrite the Legion Baseball teams insurance premium and perhaps defray all or part of the cost to enter into a tournament.

 

The Adjutants and Finance Officer reports were given & approved.

 

The Service Officer reported that Silver Suarez is now in Heritage Mannor after a fall at home.  Further, Edris Mabe was admitted to Memorial hospital.

 

Building Committee –

The survey for the new post building is being completed this evening & they will be breaking ground May 6. 

The formal ground breaking ceremony will take place May 22 @ 10 a.m.

The results of the asbestos survey will be received shortly.

 

A motion was made by John Haines & 2^nd by Bill Barnhill to let the Building Committee have the Post’s permission to make the determination as to which way is best in either applying for a TIF fund or pay ourselves to have the rental house demoded  & then apply to the Village for tax exempt status.  Motion passed without any desenting votes.

 

Homecoming report – we are still in dire need for I.D. checkers.

 

We have surpassed our goal of 100% membership renewals again.

 

Ten Post members participate in the Vet Ham memorial vigil and walked the Korean Memorial too.

 

The Post will again be placing flags on the graves of Veterans this Memorial weekend.

 

Les Morgan talked the membership about the WW II observance that will take place at Paula Staab Polk's after our Memorial Day ceremonies.  He also asked the membership if they would be willing to help by donating $250 to pay for Sub Way sandwiches for the get together.  At this time member Gerald Wright said that he, representing Fat Willy's would pay for half.  John Haines made a motion which was 2^nd by Matt Allen to have the Post pay for the other half.  Motion passed without any desenting votes.

 

 

 

The second & final acceptance of nominations for 2004-2005 officers was held next.  The slate is as follows:

Commander – Joe Davis

Sr Vice Comm. – Gary Ori

Jr Vice Comm. – Matt Allen

Chaplin – John Haines

Finance Officer – Dan Bedell

Sgt @ Arms – Bob Davenport

Service Officer – Jim Spohrer

Election will be held at the June meeting with installation in August.

 

A motion was made by Joe Gragg & 2^nd by Dan Smith to allot $660 to Bob Erickson and the Legion baseball team to be use to pay for the insurance and requested tournament.  Motion passed with no desenting votes.