Minutes of Meeting Conducted by Corvallis Post
#91, The American Legion, Department of
Montana, Inc.
Type of Meeting: Regular Membership Meeting
Date of Meeting: 18 January 2022
Location of Meeting: Corvallis Fire Station
Opening Time: 1900 by 2nd Vice Commander Helmbrecht
Attendance: Post Officers - 8 Post Members - 7 Guests - 1
Minutes from November 2021 – Minutes were submitted with tonight’s agenda. Doug Mason motioned to accept minutes as submitted, John Mowat seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
Commander’s Report: None
Program: WWII Historian and Author, Terry Poyser, spoke about his experiences in researching the history of Fox Company, 101st Airborne Division during WWII. He also donated two copies of his book to the Post.
Committee Reports:
Membership:
-
2022 Membership goal is 181 – New/Renewed membership at of 1/18 is 163.
-
Adjutant Clover reported the New Member Packets are ready for use.
Family Liaison Committee:
-
Radio Club- Historian/Radio Club President Doug Mason gave a brief report about the upcoming winter field day on January 29/30 at the Chief Joseph’s trailhead. He anticipates about 20 members will participate.
Old Business:
-
Winter Active Duty Reconnect – Ike Slaughter and Chris Kurinec gave an overview of the planning for the next reconnect program. Plans are to hold it March 2-6. Chris will coordinate with help from John Nolan, Harris Himes, and Jack Berman. Attendees will probably be four couples. JSSOF will sponsor two people and the Montana SFA Chapter will sponsor two. Post 91 will sponsor the other two couples as it stands now. Presently there will be two people from USA, two from USAF, potentially two from USMC. We would like to find two more from USN or USCG. Planned activities are skiing and snow mobile riding with dinners at local restaurants. Lodging will be provided by the Stock Farm.
-
Scholarship Program – Scholarship Chair Marc Sabin covered this year’s goals for the program. An overview is attached to these minutes.
-
Honor Guard Training – Member Don Bratsch said the planned Honor Guard training for tonight has been postponed due to Martyn Reiss being ill. To be rescheduled.
-
School Career Day – Adjutant Clover reported that the CHS Guidance Counselor has requested that the Post sponsor a Career Day in April that will be centered on Health Care Professions. Date to be determined.
-
Legion Birthday Dinner – Doug Mason suggested that we think of a different activity to celebrate the March 15 Legion birthday than the usual dinner. He thought maybe a “Pint Night” at a local brewery for all veterans may be a good recruiting tool. Ike Slaughter motioned that Doug be authorized to represent the Post in making such arrangements. Edna Nasca Seconded. Motion approved by voice vote.
New Business:
-
Jeep Drivers – Finance Officer McHugh has finally found some insurance coverage through State Farm for the jeep. He asked for some volunteer drivers and there were three. They will send in their vital information to State Farm so we can receive a quote.
-
Law Enforcement Office of the Year – Adjutant Clover reported that Sheriff Holton has nominated Deputy Ike Jessop for our program. We have forwarded his application on to Department of MT for their consideration for the State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award.
-
Financial Software Training – Doug Mason mentioned that there will be a training at Bitterroot College for Quick Books and said it would be beneficial for the Post to cover training for Jim McHugh. Doug motioned that the Post cover the cost providing the class fits into Jim’s schedule. John Mowat seconded. Motion approved by voice vote.
-
Youth Programs – Adjutant Clover brought up that we are still looking for coordinators for the Oratorical and Constitutional Essay contests in the local schools. Deadlines are looming.
Good of The American Legion:
-
Monthly Pot of Gold Drawing – Member Ron Marshall’s name was drawn. He was not present to win.
Sick Call and Memorials
Sick Call members are Martyn Reiss, Don Goodnight, Fred Upchurch
In Memoriam - SAL member Jeff Cherry, Auxiliary member Helen Gurtner
Upcoming Events:
1. Sat/Sun 29/30 Jan – Amateur Radio Club Field Day @ St Joseph Trailhead.
2. Tuesday 1 Feb – Legion Riders Monthly Meeting, BJ’s at 1830
3. Monday 7 Feb – Amateur Radio Club Meeting – BJ’s Restaurant at 1800.
4. Monday 14 Feb – Executive Committee Meeting, 0900 at VVSC Hamilton.
5. Tuesday 15 Feb – Monthly Membership Meeting, CFD at 1900.
6. Wednesday 2 Mar – 6 Mar – Winter Active Duty Reconnect
7. Monday 30 May – Memorial Day Parade
8. June Timeframe – Women’s Pistol Course
Closing Time: Vice Commander Helmbrecht adjourned meeting at 2017 hrs.
