R.V. VAN SCHOICK
AMERICAN LEGION LACEY POST 94
2602 Marvin Road SE, PO Box 5639Lacey, WA 98509-5639
(360) 459-0150
Commander Service Officer Adjutant
Gary Walker Rose Hodgeboom Larry Granish
(360) 867-1839 (360) 491-3621 (360) 459-5545
walkersolympia@comcast.net rhodgeboom@comcast.net lgrani@comcast.net
April 12, 2019
Meeting was opened by Commander Walker at 7:30.
Roll Call of Officers:
Commander Gary Walker
1st Vice Commander Bob Nakamura
2nd Vice Commander Larry Douglas, excused
Adjutant Larry Granish
Chaplain Otis Chapman
Finance Officer Dave Hodgeboom. excused
Service Officer Rose Hodgeboom, excused
Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Lindsey
Judge Advocate Dave Hodgeboom
Historian Eric Strom
Minutes of March 8, 2019 meeting approved as posted on website.
Sergeant-at-Arms, Kevin Lindsey introduced visitors, guests and prospective members, including Scouter Larry Sheppard and Post 110 member Jim Layton.
Larry Sheppard escorted forward and presented a weapons safety class. He also explained the provisions of Resolution 1639.
Committee Reports
· Adjutant Granish reported that membership is currently 182 of goal of 213, 85.45%. Motion made, seconded and passed to accept transfer of Jim Layton from Post 110.
· Finance report, Adjutant gave finance report for March. He reported that the recent water line break and cost to find and repair it had a substantial impact on our finances..Balance as of March 31 is $1, 381.81 and Evergreen Boys State is currently at $444.34.
· 1st Vice Commander, Bob Nakamura reported that he is working with the ESC and will be a judge at the Special Olympics aquatics.
· Service Officer. Commander Walker reported that they are busy at the Lacey Veterans Hub. He stated that Len Tobin is also helping with claims.
· Nominating Committee, second reading of nominees for the 2019-2020 year is as follows. Final reading and elections will be at the May 10 meeting.
o Commander, Gary Walker
o 1st Vice Commander, Eric Strom
o 2nd Vice Commander, Bob Nakamura
o Adjutant, Larry Granish
o Finance Officer, Jose Vargas
o Chaplain, Otis Chapman
o Sergeant-at-Arms, Kevin Lindsey
o Service Officer, Rose Hodgeboom
o Judge Advocate, Dave Hodgeboom
· Evergreen Boys/Girls State. Karen Grundler reported that they now have three girls and one boy from Timberline High School. Gary and Karen will be on interview panel, April 30, starting at 5:15. If you are interested, please help with the interviews. These young people are our future.
· Commander Walker reported that the firefighter/police officer/EMT nominations have been forwarded to Department.
· Auxiliary Unit President, Karen Grundler, reported that we will present poppies at the Safeway at Carpenter and Pacific on May 17-19, She has a sign-up sheet. We will be hosting the Evergreen Girls State orientation on May 19. The unit has funds for one girl. Corky Cunningham will sponsor a girl.
Business and Correspondence
· Adjutant Granish reported that our by-laws have been reviewed by the Department and approved.
· Resolution nominating Dave Hodgeboom for the position of Alternate National Executive Committeeman for the 2019-2021 term, was read and unanimously approved by acclaimation.
· Resolution encouraging support of National Security was read and approved.
Good of the Legion:
· Commander reported that the Post will be hosting the National Commander for a dinner on June 26.
· We will have a post clean up/work party on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 9:00 am.
· We are participating in Home Depot veteran build projects on April 19 and 23.
· Upcoming Memorial Day events:
o May 25, 8:30, placing flags at Woodlawn and Forest Cemeteries
o May 26, 1:00, Waterside ceremony at Perceval Landing
o May 27, 11:00 Ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda
o May 27, 2:00, meet at post to load chairs
o May 27, 4:00, ceremony at Woodlawn
· Lacey Joggernauts will be conducting a Memorial Weekend Poppy 5km walk/run on Saturday, May 25.
There being no further business, Commander Walker closed the meeting at 8:55.
Gary Walker Larry Granish
Commander Adjutant
