Minutes of Meeting Conducted by Corvallis Post #91

Type of Meeting: Executive Meeting

Date of Meeting: 12 Oct 16

Location of Meeting: Red Hangar at Hamilton Airport

Opening Time: 1100

Post Officers Present:

Commander – Scott Turner, 1^st Vise Commander – Don Goodnight, 2^nd Vice Commander – Jack Pfau, Historian – Doug Mason, Executive Committee Members – Allen Bjergo, Frank Mason, Ike Slaughter

Post Members Present: Corey Johnson

Guests Present:

Minutes of the previous meeting: Read a approved

Committee Reports:

          Americanism: Doug Mason (Post Historian) presented Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #4, titled “2017 American Legion Boys State.” Frank Mason made a motion to accept proposal as presented, Jack Pfau seconded the motion, motion was discussed and voted on. Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #4, titled “2017 American Legion Boys State.” was approved unanimously. (See Attachment #4)

Doug Mason (Post Historian) presented Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #5, titled “2017 Oratorical Contest.” Frank Mason made a motion to accept proposal as presented, Ike Slaughter seconded the motion, and motion was discussed and voted on. Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #5, titled “2017 Oratorical Contest.” was approved unanimously. (See Attachment #5)

Doug Mason (Post Historian) presented Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #6, titled “2017 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.” Ike Slaughter made a motion to accept proposal as presented, Frank Mason seconded the motion, and motion was discussed and voted on. Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #4, titled “2017 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.” was approved unanimously. (See Attachment #6)

          Ceremonials:

          Children and Youth: Corey Johnson (scholarship committee) presented the Scholarship Application to the committee. Doug Mason made a motion to accept application as presented, Jack Pfau seconded the motion, motion was discussed and voted on. Corvallis Post #91’s Scholarship Application was approved unanimously. (See Attachment #1)

          Economic: Doug Mason (Post Historian) presented Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #1, titled “Student trip to Boeing Manufacturing Plant in Helena.” Ike Slaughter made a motion to accept proposal as presented, Frank Mason seconded the motion, and motion was discussed and voted on. Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #1, titled “Student trip to Boeing Manufacturing Plant in Helena.” was approved unanimously with the addition that the post also pay for the students lunch while in Helena. (See Attachment #2)

Doug Mason (Post Historian) presented Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #2, titled “Student trip to Selway Corporation and Cooper Firearms.” The proposal was tabled until more information can be obtained.

          Finance: Doug Mason nominated Brad Burgess to be on the Finance committee, it was seconded by Frank Mason; nomination was discussed and voted on. Brad Burgess was approved unanimously.

          Foreign Relations:

          Graves Registration and Memorial:

          House and Entertainment:

          Legislative:

          Membership:

          Public Relations: Doug Mason made a motion for the post to start a Facebook page, a blog, and email address. The motion was seconded by Jack Pfau, the motion was discussed. The committee agreed that more publicity is need for our programs to grow and be successful. Corvallis Post #91 main objective is to get more members, so we can accomplish programs for the community, state and nation. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.

          Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation:

          National Security: Doug Mason (Post Historian) presented Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #3, titled “Active Duty Reconnect.” Doug Mason made a motion to accept proposal as presented, Don Goodnight seconded the motion, and motion was discussed and voted on. Executive Committee Proposal 16-17 #3, titled “Active Duty Reconnect” was approved unanimously. (See Attachment #3)

          Sons of The American Legion:

          Visiting:

Commander’s Report:

Officer Reports:

Special Committee:

Sick Call or Memorial:

Old / Unfinished business:

New Business: Veterans Day Dinner; Victor Senior Center; 1730, Friday, 11 November 2016

Cost will be $17, Early Birds are free

Upcoming Events: Regular Meeting of Corvallis Post #91 – 1900, Wednesday, 19 October

                             Executive Meeting of Corvallis Post #91 – 1100, Wednesday, 2 November

                             Veterans Day Parade – 1100, Friday, 11 November

                             Veterans Day Dinner – 1730, Friday, 11 November

                             Auxiliary Christmas Diner – 1730, Tuesday, 13 December

Correspondence:

For the Good of The American Legion:

Closing Time: 1220

Date of Minutes Approval: 2 Nov 16 – Motion made to approve the above minutes as read by Ike Slaughter, second by Frank Mason, motion passed

CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION!!!!!

AMERICAN LEGION CORVALLIS POST #91 

P.O. BOX 205, 

CORVALLIS, MT 59828 

OCTOBER 2016 UPDATE 

To My Fellow Legionaries:

I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to my fellow Legionaries from your Commander of American Legion Corvallis Post #91. There have been some changes in our organizations leadership and I wanted to recognize those members who go above and beyond their membership providing leadership for our great organization. Here are your Post Officers for 2016-2017:

1 st Vice Commander – Don Goodnight; (406) 360-5275; phantom_colt45@hotmail.com
2 nd Vice Commander – Jack Pfau; (406) 369-0412; jalkpfau@yahoo.com
Post Adjutant – Robert Leaver; (406) 361-0992; 955ranger@gmail.com
Post Financial Officer – Robert Montes; (406) 369-3396; roboemon04@gmail.com
Sergeant at Arms – Bob Koellermeir; (406) 370-7584;
Post Chaplain – Martyn Reiss; (406) 360-0640; martyn77@aol.com
Post Service Officer and Junior Commander – Edna Nasca; (406) 523-9565; momamud@msn.com
Post Historian – Doug Mason; (406) 546-4244; mtmotorstables@gmail.com
Executive Committee Members:
Allen Bjergo; (406) 369-4100; allen.bjergo@cybernet1.com;
Frank Mason; (406) 544-0781; nosam1335@yahoo.com; &
Ike Slaughter ; (406) 207-1404; slaughteri@aol.com

OLD BUSINESS:
• Our regular meetings are every third WEDNESDAY of each month at the Corvallis High School Library at 1900 (7:00pm)
• The next meeting (19 October) is scheduled for 1900Hrs at the Corvallis High School
• If you have not paid your membership, please pay the $36.00 dollars as soon as possible. Your continued membership is needed to support our great organization.

NEW BUSINESS:
• Email addresses are needed to save mailing costs. Please email scott@jdeng.org with your email.
• Veterans Day Dinner –
WHO: All members and spouses - Early bird members are FREE;
WHAT: Veterans Day Dinner;
WHERE: Victor Senior Center 246 5th AVE, Victor MT;
WHEN: Friday 11 November, Social 1730 (5:30pm), Dinner 1800 (6:00pm);
WHY: Celebrate our Veterans • Dinner: Green salad with ranch or red wine dressing; choice of fire grilled tri-tip or lemon oregano chicken breast; garlic mashed potatoes; green beans; berry cobbler for desert.
• RSVP Jack Pfau; (406) 369-0412; jalkpfau@yahoo.com
• Attached to this update are the BY-LAW revisions. Please review & comment. • If you have any comments on the BY-LAWS please contact any of the Post Officers Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your service and support to our Nation and the American Legion – Post #91.
Respectfully,
Scott Turner
406-218-9980 cell; 406-363-9022 home; scott@jdeng.org

From the minutes of Corvallis Post #91 Post 91

November 23, 1937

Nov. 23 – This meeting held at I.O.O.F. Hall, 8:30 pm.
George Rasmussen acting as Commander
Earl Hall acting as Adjutant
Dues were fixed at $3.50 per year and paid by all present.
Officers were selected by acclamation and approved unanimously.
The officers selected are as follows:
Dudley F. Bowden – Commander
Gilbert E. Chaffin – Vice Commander
Earl L. Hall – Adjutant
Willard Hall – Finance Officer
Sidney A. Johnson – Sergeant at Arms
George O. Rasmussen – Chaplain
Motion was made by Sidney A. Johnson to name the post Corvallis Post. Motion approved by all.
Sidney A. Johnson made motion to select Dudley F. Bowden as Commander. Motion unanimous
George B. Korman made motion to select Gilbert E. Chaffin as Vice-Commander. Motion unanimous
Motion was made by Gilbert E. Chaffin to select Earl L. Hall as Adjutant. Motion unanimous
Gilbert E. Chaffin made motion to select George O. Rasmussen as Chaplain. Motion unanimous
Earl L. Hall made motion to select Sidney A. Johnson as Sergeant at Arms. Motion unanimous
Motion was made by George O. Rasmussen to select Willard Hall as Finance Officer. Motion unanimous
Motion was made by Sidney A. Johnson for the Adjutant to send notices when charter arrives.
Meeting closed by George O. Rasmussen.

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AMERICAN LEGION CORVALLIS POST #91 

P.O. BOX 205, 

CORVALLIS, MT 59828 

OCTOBER 2016 UPDATE 

To My Fellow Legionaries:

I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to my fellow Legionaries from your Commander of American Legion Corvallis Post #91. There have been some changes in our organizations leadership and I wanted to recognize those members who go above and beyond their membership providing leadership for our great organization. Here are your Post Officers for 2016-2017:

1 st Vice Commander – Don Goodnight; (406) 360-5275; phantom_colt45@hotmail.com
2 nd Vice Commander – Jack Pfau; (406) 369-0412; jalkpfau@yahoo.com
Post Adjutant – Robert Leaver; (406) 361-0992; 955ranger@gmail.com
Post Financial Officer – Robert Montes; (406) 369-3396; roboemon04@gmail.com
Sergeant at Arms – Bob Koellermeir; (406) 370-7584;
Post Chaplain – Martyn Reiss; (406) 360-0640; martyn77@aol.com
Post Service Officer and Junior Commander – Edna Nasca; (406) 523-9565; momamud@msn.com
Post Historian – Doug Mason; (406) 546-4244; mtmotorstables@gmail.com
Executive Committee Members:
Allen Bjergo; (406) 369-4100; allen.bjergo@cybernet1.com;
Frank Mason; (406) 544-0781; nosam1335@yahoo.com; &
Ike Slaughter ; (406) 207-1404; slaughteri@aol.com

OLD BUSINESS:
• Our regular meetings are every third WEDNESDAY of each month at the Corvallis High School Library at 1900 (7:00pm)
• The next meeting (19 October) is scheduled for 1900Hrs at the Corvallis High School
• If you have not paid your membership, please pay the $36.00 dollars as soon as possible. Your continued membership is needed to support our great organization.

NEW BUSINESS:
• Email addresses are needed to save mailing costs. Please email scott@jdeng.org with your email.
• Veterans Day Dinner –
WHO: All members and spouses - Early bird members are FREE;
WHAT: Veterans Day Dinner;
WHERE: Victor Senior Center 246 5th AVE, Victor MT;
WHEN: Friday 11 October, Social 1730 (5:30pm), Dinner 1800 (6:00pm);
WHY: Celebrate our Veterans • Dinner: Green salad with ranch or red wine dressing; choice of fire grilled tri-tip or lemon oregano chicken breast; garlic mashed potatoes; green beans; berry cobbler for desert.
• RSVP Jack Pfau; (406) 369-0412; jalkpfau@yahoo.com
• Attached to this update are the BY-LAW revisions. Please review & comment. • If you have any comments on the BY-LAWS please contact any of the Post Officers Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your service and support to our Nation and the American Legion – Post #91.
Respectfully,
Scott Turner
406-218-9980 cell; 406-363-9022 home; scott@jdeng.org

Changes to Constitution and By-Laws

Post Executive Committee

P.O. Box 205

Corvallis, Montana 59828

September 21, 2016

Dear Post #91 Legionnaire:

As per the Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc., Constitution and By-Laws, the Executive Committee has agreed to the amend the above said Constitution and said By-Laws and put the following resolutions to a vote of the Post membership at 7:00 p.m., 19 October 2016. The resolutions will state the following: 

By-Law Resolution #1 – Post Executive Committee Quorum

WHEREAS, the post by-laws of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article III, Section 1, “The Post Executive Committee shall meet for organization and such other business as may come before it at the call of the Post commander within ten (10) days after the installation of the new officers. Thereafter the Post Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the commander at least every third month and as often as said commander may deem necessary. The commander shall call a meeting of the Post Executive Committee upon the joint written request of three or more members of said Post Executive Committee; six members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof.”

RESOLVED, the post by-laws of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article III, Section 1, be changed to read “The Post Executive Committee shall meet for organization and such other business as may come before it at the call of the Post commander within ten (10) days after the installation of the new officers. Thereafter the Post Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the commander at least every third month and as often as said commander may deem necessary. The commander shall call a meeting of the Post Executive Committee upon the joint written request of three or more members of said Post Executive Committee; three (3) members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof.”

By-Law Resolution #2 – Post Liaison Committee to the Legion Family Units

WHEREAS, the post by-laws of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article IV, Section 15, “Sons of The American Legion Committee. This committee shall have supervision over the operations of the Post’s squadron of the Sons of The American Legion.”

RESOLVED, the post by-laws of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article IV, Section 15, be changed to read “American Legion Family Liaison Committee. This committee is a line of communication between to the Post’s American Legion Family units which include the American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, and American Legion Amateur Radio Club.” 

By-Laws Resolution #3 – Post Meeting Night

WHEREAS, the post by-laws of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article VIII, Section 1, “The regular meeting of the Post shall be held at the club rooms on the third Thursday, at which may be transacted such business as may properly be brought up for action; such meetings may be converted into entertainment meetings, as may be deemed advisable by the officers of the Post.”

RESOLVED, the post by-laws of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article VIII, Section 1, be changed to read “The regular meeting of the Post shall be held at a previously designated location on the third Wednesday of the month, at which may be transacted such business as may properly be brought up for action; such meetings may be converted into entertainment meetings, as may be deemed advisable by the officers of the Post.”

Constitution Resolution #1 – Sons of the American Legion Name

WHEREAS, the post constitution of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article X, Section 1, “This Post recognizes a Sons of the American Legion organization to be known as the Sons of the American Legion Squadron of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc.”

RESOLVED, the post constitution of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article X, Section 1, be changed to read “This Post recognizes a Sons of the American Legion organization to be known as the Terry  Nobles Squadron of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc.”

Constitution Resolution #2 – Amending Post Constitution

WHEREAS, the post constitution of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article IX, Section 2, “This constitution may be amended at any regular Post meeting by vote of two-thirds of the members of said Post attending such regular meeting, providing that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing and read at the next preceding regular meeting of said Post, and providing, further, that written notice shall have been given to all members at least ten (10) days in advance of the date when such amendment is to be voted upon, notifying said members that at such meeting a proposal to amend the constitution is to be voted upon.”

RESOLVED, the post constitution of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article IX, Section 2, be changed to read “This constitution may be amended at any regular Post meeting by vote of two-thirds of the members of said Post attending such regular meeting, providing that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing and read at the next preceding regular meeting of said Post, and providing, further, that written notice shall have been given to all members at least seven (7) days in advance of the date when such amendment is to be voted upon, notifying said members that at such meeting a proposal to amend the constitution is to be voted upon.”

Constitution Resolution #3 – Radio Club Call Sign

WHEREAS, the post constitution of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article XII, Section 1, This Post recognizes an American Legion Amateur Radio Club organization to be known as the Amateur Radio Club of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc.

RESOLVED, the post constitution of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc. states in Article XII, Section 1, be changed to read “This Post recognizes an American Legion Amateur Radio Club organization to be known as the KG7SPL of Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion, Department of Montana, Inc.”

The beginning of Corvallis American Legion Post 91

November 16, 1937

From the minutes of the Corvallis American Legion Post. "On the night of November 16, 1937 seventeen ex-service men met at the Hall Drug Store for the purpose of finding out how many would be in favor of a post in Corvallis (Montana). All were in favor. Cards were mailed for another meeting to be held November 23, (1937) at the I.O.OF. Hall 8:00 pm."