Minutes of Meeting Conducted by
Corvallis Post #91, The American Legion,
Department of Montana, Inc.
Type of Meeting: Regular Membership Meeting
Date of Meeting: 19 April 2022
Location of Meeting: Corvallis Fire Station
Opening Time: 1902 by 2nd Vice Commander Helmbrecht
Attendance: Post Officers - 6 Post Members - 11 Guests - 3
Minutes from February 2022 – Minutes were submitted with tonight’s agenda. One change was noted – Date for submission of scholarship applications should be April 25 and not 24th as recorded. Jack Berman motioned to accept minutes as corrected, Matt Savage seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
Commander’s Report: None
Program: Four Corvallis School District Board members/candidates spoke about the upcoming Board election and answered questions from the membership
Committee Reports:
Jim reported:
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The post recently received a $2000 donation from the Pfau family in the memory of Jack Pfau.
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He has received the insurance coverage cards for the Post jeep. They and a list of approved drivers will be in the vehicle glove compartment.
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A surplus $1000 will be transferred from the membership pass-through account to the general checking account.
Membership:
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2022 Membership goal is 185 – New/Renewed membership as of 4/18 is 191.
House and Entertainment: No report
Family Liaison Committee:
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Radio Club- Member Jack Berman said work is continuing on Jack’s Place and a recent donation of equipment was received from the Jeff Cherry estate.
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Scholarship Committee – Chair Marc Sabin reported that to date there has been one application received, despite more initial interest. April 25 is the deadline for receiving applications.
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Bitterroot Marksmanship Club – No Report
Old Business:
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Memorial Day Parade – Chair Jack Berman announced that the next planning meeting will be held at BJ’s at 1800 on April 25.
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Honor Guard Summer Uniform – Don Helmbrecht showed a sample shirt of the approved summer honor guard uniform. He said he would gather sizing information after the meeting from those Honor Guard members present.
New Business:
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Main Street and Veterans Memorial Flag Replacements – The Main Street flags need some repair and the Memorial Flag needs replacement. April 30 was set as the tentative day for a work party. A robocall will go out asking for help.
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Post Newsletter – Adjutant Clover asked for submission of articles for the next Post newsletter.
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Social Media – Member Adam Merlino has put together a new Facebook page for the Post. He, Adjutant Clover, Finance Officer McHugh, and PAO Kurinec will make up a subgroup to oversee the Post’s social media accounts. Any other interested members are encouraged to join them.
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Legionnaire of the Year – 2nd Vice Commander Helmbrecht brought up to the membership that the Post has not had a Legionnaire of the Year named in the past two years and he would like to re-establish the honor. Adjutant Clover will put together a list of criteria for people to use in nominating a 2022 Legionnaire of the Year before the July Picnic. He will have those available at next month’s membership meeting.
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Firewood Donations – Jim McHugh spoke of a disabled veteran in Sula that has a long-term need for firewood. He is looking for others who could help with providing wood for the veteran for next winter.
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Officer Elections – There were no nominations from the floor. Nominations were closed by Marc Sabin’s motion and Mark Savage’s second. Approved by voice vote. Membership voted by confidential ballot. Results were tabulated by Adjutant Clover. Results are attached to these minutes.
Good of The American Legion:
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Monthly Pot of Gold Drawing – Member Brad Burgess’s name was drawn. He was not present to win.
Sick Call and Memorials
Passing of Gary Mason, USANG
Upcoming Events:
1. Monday Apr 25 – Memorial Day Parade Committee Meeting – 1800 @ BJ’s
2. Monday 2 May– Amateur Radio Club Meeting – 1800 @ BJ’s
3. Tuesday 3 May – Legion Riders Meeting – 1830 @ BJ’s
4. Monday 16 May – Executive Committee Meeting – 0900 @ RCVSC
5. Tuesday 17 May – Membership Meeting -1900 Corvallis RFD
6. Saturday 28 May – Flag installation at Corvallis Cemetery - 1000
6. Monday May 30 – Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Memorial – 1000
7. Tuesday May 31 – Flag retrieval at Corvallis Cemetery - 1000
7. June Timeframe – Women’s Pistol Course
Closing Time: Vice Commander Helmbrecht adjourned meeting at 2015 hrs.
2022-23 Corvallis Post 91 Officers and Board Members
Commander – Harris Himes
1st Vice Commander – Don Bratsch
2nd Vice Commander – Jack Berman
Post Adjutant – Pat Clover
Post Finance Officer – Jim McHugh
Sergeant-At-Arms – Bob Koellermeir
Post Chaplain – Brian Wrede
Post Service Officer – Dan Griffin
Post Historian – Doug Mason
Executive Committee Member – Don Helmbrecht
Executive Committee Member – Marc Sabin
Executive Committee Member – Ike Slaughter
Past Jr. Commander – Edna Nasca
