Monthly Post 501 Meeting, Held via Teleconference
Meeting Minutes April 23, 2020
Present (8) Bob Dolan, Tom Grezek, Bob Halter, Dale Johnson, Paul Lindahl, Mike Zerr, Dean Shepersky
Opening Ceremonies
Since we conducted an on-line meeting Chaplain Mike Zerr lead us in an opening prayer.
Previous Meeting’s Minutes
March 26, 2019 Meeting Minutes were read by the members present and approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
Financial report was read by the Commander and approved.
Membership
· We reported last month that the Post was at 100% of its membership renewal goal. Due to a discrepancy in 3 renewals with Department our Post was officially at 138 renewals, at the end of March. Through April we had 2 members renew bringing our number to 140 members that have renewed for 2020. We still have around 8 members that still need to renew for 2020.
· Over the last month we had 3 people transfer into the Post from the At Large roles. We will continue to pursue Legion At Large members to grow our Post within the Woodbury community.
Communications
It was reported that the Woodbury Bulletin would cease publication in the first week in May 20. The Woodbury Bulletin has been a valuable publication to get the word out to the community on what the Legion Post is doing. Bob Dolan will pursue other avenues to get the good work that the Post members do to the Woodbury community.
Service Officer
The Service Officer presented his report to the Post members. The highlights of the Service Officer report are:
· Memorial Day Program: The Memorial Day Program planning committee continues to discuss actions and decisions as we need to have a plan for the event, however, recognize that if COVID-19 continues, the program may need to be cancelled.
· Joint Color Guard: The Joint Color Guard conducted a drive by for Dick Tarner, who was the VFW Post past Chaplian.
· Armed Forces Service Center: The AFSC closed its doors on 19 Mar 20.
Donation Committee
There were no donations requests to consider this month.
Old Business
· 2020 Poppy Days: After consultation with the Post 501 Commander and Dale Johnson, co-Poppy Days lead, we have decided to postpone Poppy Days, which was schedule for 24-26 April. It was discussed that the Legion and VFW Posts had to discuss & coordinate potential dates and procedures to hold Poppy Days safely. Paul Lindahl will set up a meeting with Commander Grezek, Bob Dolan, and Dale to discuss to a way forward.
New Business
· Post 501 Officer Elections: During the April Post meeting we held our elections for Post officers for the New Year. We had a quorum of current Post officers on the conference call to officially hold elections. With the nominations made and the votes counted your new Post 501 officers are:
· Post Commander – Bob Dolan
· Finance Officer – Tom Grezek
· Service Officer – Paul Lindahl
· Sergeant at Arms – Bob Halter
· Chaplain – Mike Zerr
The new Post officers will assume their roles starting on 1 July 2020 and continuing through 31 June 2021,
· Stafford Scholarships: So far we have not had any applicants for this years Stafford Scholarships. Maj Petzold will continue to pulse his AFJROTC cadets for interest. The deadline for applications was 15 April.
· AFJROTC Awards Program: The medals have been delivered to Maj Petzold who will personally present the awards to each of the recipients.
Donations
· It was discussed and approved for $300 to Legionville & $300 to the Hastings Veterans Home.
· It was discussed and disapproved for $300 for the Christian Food Shelf.
Announcements
· Officers, Children & Youth & Community Service reports filed. Consolidated Post Report is underway.
· The American Legion Minnesota Department advised us that Boys State, Legionville School Safety Patrol Camp, National, Department and District 3 conventions have been cancelled for 2020.
Closing Ceremonies
Prayer, adjournment at 8:03 p.m.
