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 April 2023
Location
of Meeting: Corvallis Rural
Fire Department – Corvallis, MT
Opening
Time: 1900 by 2nd Vice
Commander Jack Berman
Attendance:
Post Officers - 7
Post Members - 20 Guests - 1
Minutes
from March 21 2023, Meeting – Minutes
were submitted. Doug Mason moved that
the past meeting’s minutes be accepted as submitted. Brian Wrede seconded the motion. Motion passed by voice vote.
Guests
and New Members – CSD1
Community Liaison Sarah Fryer was present; New member Tony Westbrook introduced
himself.
Program – Sarah spoke about the volunteer opportunities at
the Corvallis Elementary School that she was hoping members might be interested
in. She provided a handout with
information (attached).
Member David Smith gave a
short talk about the Aspen Trail Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted
Services he and his wife are starting.
The group will be serving people with disabilities and veterans. He will be the main speaker at the May
membership meeting.
Membership – 2023 new
members and renewals to date are 202. District
Goal is 185. Member Randi Thorson was
awarded the National Commander 2023 Membership Incentive Pin for recruiting
three new members.
Committee Reports:
· Bitterroot Valley Military Program: Sean Smothers reported that they now have 17 cadets signed up. They have had two workdays and have received good response from the cadets and their parents. Of the 17, 5 are female cadets. The group is made up of 7th through 11th graders from Darby to Corvallis.
· Law Enforcement Liaison – No report
· Radio Club – The monthly Emergency Communications class has 25 members and is wrapping up the classroom section and will move into practical activities. He has attended one tabletop exercise for the Family Reunification Center drill that will occur on April 19 at Hamilton High School. The club held a fox hunt over the weekend on Apr 15/16. Club elections are in May.
· Scholarships – Marc Sabin reported that to date three applications have been received. The deadline is April 28.
· Bitterroot Marksmanship Club – No report
· Fishing Club – Chair Chris Haxton reported that there are about 12 regulars now that the Post has joined forces with Healing Waters.
· Auxiliary – No report
· Memorial Day Parade – Parade Chair Jack Berman had held an organizing meeting prior to the membership meeting. He said volunteers are still needed.
· House and Entertainment – The District 5 meeting will be held at CHS on 4/30. Breakfast will be served at 0800 with the regular meeting to start at 0900.
Old
Business:
· School Programs – Chair Marc Sabin reported that all segments have been completed within the schools. The winner and other participants in the Constitutional Essays will receive awards at the upcoming May 9 school board meeting. Oratorical awards will be at the Speech Club banquet in May. School awards will be at the respective school awards nights. No update on the Boys and Girls State candidates.
· Social Media – Randi Thorson reported that she has been working on a brochure with various resources as part of Be The One campaign. She is still looking for backup editors.
· FY24 Budget Approval – Adjutant Clover presented the proposed next fiscal year’s budget that was developed by the Budget Subcommittee. The forecast is to have a balance of $18,137 on July 1 to start the fiscal year and a balance of $9739 at the end of FY24. Brian Wrede motioned to accept the FY24 budget as submitted. Keith Graves seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote.
New
Business
· FY24 Executive Committee Member elections – Meeting Chair Berman asked if there any more nominations for the committee from the floor. There were no additional nominations. Keith Graves motioned that the open nominations be closed. Brian Wrede seconded the motion. Motion carried by voice vote. Ballots were handed out to the attending members. 25 ballots were returned. Results are listed on an attachment to these minutes.
Good of The American Legion:
· Monthly Pot of Gold Drawing – Member Bobby Tucker’s name was drawn. He was present to win the $500 Frontier Guns and Ammo gift certificate.
· Ruth Smith – Chaplain Wrede spoke about Hamilton Legion Member Smith who provides branch of service hats to residents of local assisted living facilities.
Sick
Call and Memorials
Upcoming Events:
1. Sunday April 30 – District 5 Meeting –
CHS Breakfast 0800-0900, meeting to follow.
2. Monday May 1 – Radio Club
Monthly Meeting – 1800 @ BJ’s
2. Monday May 1 – Semi Monthly Fishing Club
Meeting – 1830 @ Hamilton Masonic Temple, 115 S. 3rd St., Hamilton.
– Chris Haxton (406-531-2184)
3.
Tuesday May 2 - Legion Riders
Meeting – 1830 @ BJ’s
4.
Thursday May 4 – Emergency
Communications and Response Training – 1900 @ CHS Library.
5.Monday May 8 – Executive Committee Meeting –
1900 @ Jack’s Place
6. Tuesday May 9 – Constitutional Essay
Awards – CSD1 @ 1900
7.
Monday May 15 – Semi Monthly Fishing
Club Meeting – Hamilton Masonic Temple, 115 S. 3rd St, Hamilton @1830
8. Tuesday May 16 -– Monthly Membership
Meeting – CRFD@ 1900.
9.
Monday May 29 – Memorial Day Parade and following ceremonies - 1000
Closing
Time: 2nd Vice
Commander adjourned the meeting at 2029 hrs.
FY24
Executive Committee Election Results – 18 April 2023
Commander: Harris Himes (23 Votes)
1st Vice
Commander – Bobby Tucker (25 votes)
2nd Vice
Commander – Jack Berman (25 Votes)
Adjutant – Christopher
Haxton (25 Votes)
Finance Officer – Pat Clover
(25 Votes)
Sergeant-At-Arms – Bob Koellermeier
(25 Votes)
Post Chaplain – Brian Wrede
(25 votes)
Post Service Officer – Dan
Griffin (25 Votes)
Post Historian – Doug Mason
(25 Votes)
Executive Committee Member –
Ike Slaughter (25 Votes)
Executive Committee Member –
Don Helmbrecht (25 Votes)
Executive Committee Member –
Marc Sabin (25 Votes)
