General Membership Meeting Minutes
Post Commander Ray Jones convened the meeting at
Roll Call of Officers: Commander/Service Officer Jones,
First Vice Commander/Public Relations Officer Dennis Drazkowski, Second Vice
Commander/Kitchen Manager Jerry Bristle(Absent), Finance Officer Walt Howard,
Chaplain John Welsh III, Judge Advocate H.J. Hardy, Sergeant-at-Arms David
Butler, Adjutant Larry Wade, General Manager Sean McHale, Fil-Am Officer
Ernesto Sabado(Absent), Historian Thomas Anderson(Absent), and Communications
Officer(Vacant).
A motion was passed to accept the minutes of the
Introduction of Guests and Prospective New Members:
Sergeant-at-Arms Butler introduced Mrs. James L. Hubbard and party of seven as
guests. There were no prospective new members present.
A Post Memorial(Post Everlasting) was performed for departed
Post Life Members John R. Ford and James L. Hubbard.
Finance Report: Finance Officer Howard read the American
Legion Post 123 Financial Report for September 2005. A motion was made and
seconded to accept the Financial Report. A question was raised concerning customer
credit limitations. It was suggested that the question be brought up under New
Business. The motion was voted upon and the Financial Report was approved
subject to audit.
Membership Report: Membership Chairperson Drazkowski
reported that for Legion Year 2006 we have 130 Post Life Members, 33 Annual
Members, and 17 Paid-up-for-Life Members for a total of 180 Paid-up Members(77%
of Legion Year 2005 total of 234). We should have 18 Paid-up-for-Life Members.
Legionnaire Charles L. Morgan(Paid-up-for-Life Member) transferred in to our
Post on
We transmitted fifty-one(51) Paid-up Members along with
their dues(P900 each=P45,900) to Department on October 8. As of October 9, we
have one hundred twelve(112) Paid-up Members along with their dues(P900
each=P100,800) yet to transmit.
Balloting on Applications: Leo L. Murphy was balloted. A
motion was made and seconded to accept him into the Post. No discussion. The motion
was voted upon and approved.
Sick Call, Relief and Employment: Adjutant Wade reported
that Legionnaire Richard Jones is in Philippine International Hospital(PIH –
Room 212). He was admitted on
Post Service Officer’s Report: PSO Jones reported that on
Unfinished Business:
1. Post Constitution and By-Laws, Post House Rules: Judge
Advocate Hardy read the recommended changes. The changes will be typed up and
posted on the bulletin board for thirty(30) days. The changes will also be made
available to any member requesting a copy. At the next General Membership
Meeting(
2. Labor Board: Commander Jones advised the Membership that
the status is unchanged; a follow-up meeting at the Labor Board is scheduled
for
3. Comelec: Two Members(Legionnaires William Brown and
Ronald Woodson) volunteered to assist Comelec Chairman Lafayette Donaldson.
New Business:
1. Nominations: Comelec Chairman Donaldson opened
First Nominations for Post Officers for the upcoming year(2006) with the
following results:
Post Commander – Raymond Jones(accepted), Dennis
Drazkowski(declined). No other nominees.
Post First Vice Commander – David Butler(declined), Dennis
Drazkowski(declined), John Welsh III(declined). No other nominees.
Post Second Vice Commander – David Butler(declined). No
other nominees.
Post Finance Officer – Lafayette Donaldson(declined), Walt
Howard(accepted). No other nominees.
Post Chaplain – John Welsh III(accepted). No other nominees.
Post Judge Advocate – H.J. Hardy(accepted). No other
nominees.
Post Sergeant-at-Arms – David Butler(accepted), William
Brown(declined). No other nominees.
Five-Year Board of Trustee(BOT – American Position) – Eugene
Flantroy(accepted), William Brown(accepted). No other Nominees.
Five-Year Board of Trustee(BOT – Filipino Position) –
Antonio Abuy(accepted). No other Nominees.
Second Nominations will be held at the General Membership
Meeting on
2. National Commander’s Visit: The American Legion National
Commander Thomas L. Bock and Party is scheduled to visit the
3. Customer Credit Accountability: General Manager McHale
explained the customer credit situation for the Membership. The current and
approved Post House Rules dated
The Post House Rules with changes that will come up for a
vote at the next General Membership Meeting on November 13 state that the Post
Commander, Canteen Manager or Post Adjutant can only approve credit on a
case-by-case basis, and only for paid-up members. If credit is granted, the
amount of credit will not exceed P2,000.00 and must be paid by the 10th
of the following month. Members failing to pay credit for a three-month period
will have this privilege permanently revoked.
NOTE: Post Employees should not receive cash advances from
the Post.
Good of the Legion:
1. A special Barbeque Pork Rib Dinner for P185 follows the
meeting today.
2. The Sunday Jam Session is scheduled from
3. The Post has a weekly “You Pick Them” NFL Football Pool
and also a Football and World Series Squares Pool. Help support the cause by
buying a few.
4. Raffle tickets are available for the “AA” Annual Round-up
which is next weekend(14-16 October). Tickets are P500 per book or P50 per
individual ticket. This is very important since this money goes to help our
“Santa for the Children” event on
5. VA Accredited American Legion Philippine
6. Legionnaire Norman Simonsen praised the officers and
members of Post 123 for the outstanding job they are doing. Legionnaire
Simonsen would like us to have more Socials or Members Appreciation Nights. This
possibility will be discussed.
Commander Jones closed the meeting at
Compiled by: Larry
Wade
Attested to: Raymond Jones
Post
Adjutant
Post Commander