By June 1948, the building was essentially complete, although there were many finishing touches still to be done, and all of the equipment and furnishings had to be acquired. The only equipment the post had prior to June 1948 was a used drink box, several surplus government tables, a Juke Box donated by B.F. Reed and a piano, loaned by Mrs. Lorena Pruitt, who incidentally, was the first woman mayor of Smyrna.
At the June 1, 1948 meeting, the membership voted to purchase a Snack Bar for the downstairs area, and investigate the possibility of purchasing fans. The House Committee was also authorized to purchase a Public Address System from the Dance proceeds. In November 1948, Howard Martin was hired as a full-time Manager, and he ran the clubroom for many years
