On June 15, 2024, the post meeting was called to order, and the order of business was conducted to include a ceremony for the Installation of Post Officers. The Installing Officer was Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, conducted the ceremony. We were honored to have Mrs Geneva Langston, Post 157 Auxiliary Unit Vice President in attendance. The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris, honored the Post by swearing in the newly elected / reelected officers. She took control of the meeting informed the Sergeant-at-arms to bring forward newly elected officers to be installed / reinstalled. She read the Oath of Office to the newly elected officers as they took the pledge to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of the office in The American Legion that they assume. The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris thanked and congratulated the newly reelected Officers. She turned the meeting over to the Newly reelected Post Commander James Langston as she handed him the gavel. The Sergeant-at-Arms escorted each officer-elect to their respective station. During the member recognition of the ceremony Post Commander James Langston presented the Certificate of Appreciation to some members for their outstanding assistance and service which contributed to the advancement of the Post. Legionnaire Willie Pulley Post Chaplain conducted the offer prayer and the Post Commander closed the meeting. L to R: Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander, Michael Parrott, Finance Officer, Willie Pulley, Chaplain, Parliamentarian, Michael Shaw, James Whitaker, Historian and Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms. Not pictured: Gabriel Carr, 1st Vice Commander/ Adjutant and Donald Debnam, Service Officer. L to R: Installing Officer Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, Legionnaire Howard Upperman and James Langston, Post Commander.

 

 

The first and second vice commanders unfold the POW/MIA flag and drape it over the empty chair with the crest facing the membership.

 

The post meeting was called to order, and the order of business was conducted to include a ceremony for the Installation of Post Officers. Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, James Langston, Post Commander and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander.

 

Michael Parrott, Finance Officer gave the Financial report to members.

 

Members in attendance: back row: Mrs Geneva Langston, Post 157 Auxiliary Unit Vice President, Legionnaire Elree Smith, Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms front row: Legionnaire Greg Bethea, Legionnaire Howard Upperman and Legionnaire Stanley Best.

 

Legionnaire Greg Bethea speaking to the members. seated: Legionnaire Howard Upperman, Legionnaire Stanley Best and Legionnaire Elree Smith.

 

Mrs Geneva Langston, Post 157 Auxiliary Unit Vice President speaking to the members. Seated: Legionnaire Greg Bethea, Legionnaire Howard Upperman, Legionnaire Stanley Best.

 

Legionnaire Elree Smith speaking to the members. Seated: Mrs Geneva Langston, Post 157 Auxiliary Unit Vice President, Legionnaire Greg Bethea, Legionnaire Howard Upperman and Legionnaire Stanley Best.

 

Executive Board Members: Willie Pulley, Chaplain, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, James Langston, Post Commander and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander.

 

Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms maintains control and keeps track of the attendance.

 

The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, talks with James Langston, Post Commander prior to the Installation of Post Officers as Willie Pulley, Chaplain looks on.

 

During the member recognition of the ceremony Post Commander James Langston preparing to presented the Certificate of Appreciation to some of the members for their outstanding assistance and service which contributed to the advancement of the Post. Seated: Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander and Michael Parrott, Finance Officer.

 

Post Commander James Langston presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Michael Parrott, Finance Officer for his outstanding assistance and service which contributed to the advancement of the Post. Seated: Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander.

 

Post Commander James Langston presented the Certificate of Appreciation to James Whitaker, Historian for his outstanding assistance and service which contributed to the advancement of the Post. Seated: Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander.

 

Post Commander James Langston presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Legionnaire Howard Upperman for his outstanding assistance and service which contributed to the advancement of the Post. Seated: Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander.

 

Michael Parrott, Finance Officer Keeping track of the financial records.

 

The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, read the Oath of Office to the newly reelected officers as they took the pledge to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of the office in The American Legion that they assume.

 

The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander read the Oath of Office to the newly reelected officers.

 

The newly reelected officers took the pledge to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of the office in The American Legion that they assume. L to R: Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander, Michael Parrott, Finance Officer, Willie Pulley, Chaplain, Michael Shaw, Parliamentarian, James Whitaker, Historian and Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms. Not pictured: Gabriel Carr, 1st Vice Commander/ Adjutant and Donald Debnam, Service Officer.

 

The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander read the Oath of Office to the newly reelected Post Commander James Langston.

 

The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, turned the meeting over to the Newly reelected Post Commander James Langston as she handed him the gavel. The Sergeant-at-Arms escorted each officer-elect to their respective station.

 

The Installing Officer, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander thanked and congratulated the newly reelected Officers. As Legionnaire Howard Upperman looks on.

 

The Newly reelected officers was presented to the post members: L to R: Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms, James Whitaker, Historian, Michael Shaw, Parliamentarian, Willie Pulley, Chaplain, Michael Parrott, Finance Officer and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander.

 

Members in attendance: L to R: Legionnaire Greg Bethea, Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms, Michael Shaw, Parliamentarian, Legionnaire Stanley Best, Legionnaire Elree Smith, Legionnaire Howard Upperman and Mrs Geneva Langston, Post 157 Auxiliary Unit Vice President.

 

Post Commander James Langston has the gavel again after being reelected as Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander looks on.

 

Willie Pulley Post Chaplain conducted the offer prayer L to R: Willie Pulley Post Chaplain, Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, James Langston, Post Commander and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander.

 

Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms salutes prior to removing the POW/MIA flag. Willie Pulley Post Chaplain and Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander stand at attention.

 

Ernest Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms refolded the POW/MIA flag to be stored for future use. As Willie Pulley Post Chaplain and Mrs. Patricia Harris, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Past District Commander, Past Department Commander, Past Post 124 (Apex) First Vice Commander, Past Post 157 Commander, James Langston, Post Commander and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander stand at attention.

 

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