American Legion Post 94
E-Board Meeting
January 2018
· Call to Order
· Commander
a. Thurston County Food Bank: we distributed 57 food baskets on 12/22. Was it worth it and, if so, how should we do it better next year?
b. Post donation of $100 to Food Bank and give their POC a certificate of appreciation at our February Post meeting – agreed?
c. Sons of Italy rental funds received? Distribution as follows:
i. Fort Lewis AER - $200
ii. McChord Chaplain’s Fund - $200
iii. Camp Murray – $200 of Fred Meyer gift cards will be presented to LTC Brewer at the January 2018 Post meeting – Gary to purchase and be reimbursed.
iv. American Legion Gift Shops (American Lake and Orting) - $150 each
· New Business
a. Boys/Girls State
i. High school visits – Timberline and North Thurston on January 10th and 19th.
ii. Post 100 coordination meeting – plan is to get all Thurston County Posts involved and cover all high schools in county.
· Old Business
a. WDVA WWII and Vietnam War display and Post will offer to host. Rose and Dave to follow up with WDVA – I believe this event is already over? Dave will follow up.
b. Post cards to Post members concerning membership renewals were finalized. Gary drafted postcard. Larry will review and print postcards and mailing labels. Gary will mail. On hold until after phone bank.
c. E-Board will conduct a membership recruitment and reach out phone call work session after January meeting.
d. Community Awards. Gary met with City of Lacey and they want to do this.
e. Property boundary application – submitted and awaiting final approval from Thurston County but it looks like it is done.
f. The potential, pending need for facility repairs is a concern. What are our options to raise the necessary funds?
· On Hold
a. Pavilion roof quotas (Dave): Action deferred and gutter repairs for Post building will be added to work assignment. Dave will work on it.
· Calendar
· Reports and Updates
a. 1st Vice and Boy Scout Representative
i. Eagle Scout award?
b. 2nd Vice
i. Programs
1. January – LTC Brewer – suicide prevention and WWII veteran flag presentation. Hub volunteers, Posts 49 & 100, and county commissioners will be invited.
2. February – USO and Thurston County Food Bank Appreciation
3. March – CPR/Medic One (potential)
c. Adjutant – We have membership goal of 226.
d. Finance Officer
e. VSO
f. Chaplain
g. Sergeant at Arms
h. Historian
i. Judge Advocate
j. Auxiliary
· January Post Meeting
a. Dinner menu?
b. Board members are asked to come at 4:30 pm to help with set up. Dave to meet LTC Brewer at 6:00 PM to set up projector and test laptop.
· Good of the order
