POST MEETING August 3, 2010
American Legion
Gilbert C. Grafton Post #2 Fargo, ND
Monthly Membership Meeting
(Membership Meeting Minutes: August 3, 2010)
(7:34 pm @ Gilbert C. Grafton Post Legion Hall)
Proceedings:
Meeting called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Commander Linda Whaley with the
Presentation of the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem (recorded
by American Legion State Band), Prayer and American Legion Preamble.
Executive Committee Minutes for July 20, 2010 approved.
Special Guest Launette Figliuzzi, Cass County Veteran Service Officer and
newest American Legion Gilbert C. Grafton #2 Fargo ND member. Commander
Whaley introduced Launette Figliuzzi. Legionnaire Figliuzzi provided the
members in attendance a briefing on Veterans Benefits.
Commander Whaley:
Post Meeting Minutes are published on www.FargoLegion.org within a couple
days after the initial Post meeting and are on the back table for
Legionnaires to view. No corrections were made.
o Motion made by Rick Morales to approve July 6, 2010, Post Meeting Minutes,
second by Amy Wieser-Willson, motion approved
Presented Legionnaire Hank Deyle with the American Legion Award of
Appreciation for his accomplishment regarding the Post Revitalization
Program.
o Legionnaire Deyle received a standing ovation from the members
Informed the membership the number to Post #2 Legion Office is 237-4013
Provided State Legion Office cost to rent Bomber Bus
Reminded membership to bring in their can tabs for Ronald McDonald house
Finance Officer, Tom Tolman:
Provided members present a detailed overview of the Finance Report and
financial statements to members present
Reviewed highlights, trends and issues from the balance sheet, income
statement and cash flow statement.
Membership renewals have begun to arrive and reflect on our balance
sheets.
Shared Gilbert C. Grafton Post #2 is financially solvent through April
2011.
Motion made by Rick Morales to accept the financial report, second by Amy
Wieser-Willson, motion approved
Adjuncts Report:
Read July 20, 2010, Executive Board Meeting Minutes
o Motion made by Rick Morales to approve July 20, 2010, Executive Board
Meeting Minutes, second by Amy Wieser-Willson, motion approved
Has State Commander Vetters Pins available for $5.00 each
3rd Vice Commanders Report:
Legion Service Officer Jim Deremo - Not Present/No Report Given
1st District Vice Commander Ron Matthews - Plans on traveling throughout
the district to discuss membership
1st District Commander Steve Parmer Not Present/No Report Given
VA-VS Dave Lee - Bingo at Veteran Affairs Medical Hospital in Fargo, ND
on July 8, 2010
o 14 players, 3 workers (Dave Rice, Mike Stenerson and Jim Schlenker)
o Next meeting on Aug 12, 2010. Commander Whaley is invited attend
VA & R Cathy Keogh Referred to Amy Weiser-Wilson
o Discussed Public Service Announcements coming out soon
o Connecting with Heart Springs in developing a seminar on PTSD
Oratorical Michele Olson Nothing new to report
2rd Vice Commanders Report:
Color Guard Will Hebert - Color Guard presented Colors and provided
military honors at two (2) funerals and welcome ceremonies for returning
troops
Toy/Bike Shop Will Hebert - Bike shop has provided lots of bike to
homeless veterans referred by the VA and Project Hart
United Patriotic Bodies Bob Long Has provided flags during the July
4th celebrations and for welcome ceremonies for returning troops
Boys State Wayne Wermager- Nothing new to report
Band Cathy Keogh
o Dixie Band played at Local Days
o Informed membership recording of National Anthem play during our opening
ceremonies was a recording of the State American Legion Band and that CDs
are available for purchase.
o State Legion Band will perform at the American Legion National Convention
later this month
Athletics Hank Deyle Baseball season is over
o Post #2 finished with a record of 24-30 and came in 5th place
o Bombers finished with a record of 34-16 and finished in second place
o This week the Junior Legion Mid-State Regional Classic is being played in
Fargo, ND
? August 5 9, 2010
? Legionnaires are needed to read sportsman code at the Junior Legion
Mid-State Regional Classic
1st Vice Commanders Report:
Discussed Membership
o Challenged Gilbert C. Grafton Post #2 members to contact their friends and
past members to join Gilbert C. Grafton Post #2
o Challenged Gilbert C. Grafton Post #2 members to make Adjutant Matthews
crazy with processing new memberships and membership renewals
o Shared Gilbert C. Grafton Post #2 as of this meeting has 506 members and
our minimum goal is 1250 members
Adjunct read Correspondence:
Read letter of Thank You from Boys State attendee
New Business:
o Hank Deyle - Provided update regarding the sale of the building. He shared
today the building was viewed by an encouraging prospect and further
discussion still need to take place.
Helmet Passed $27.29 collected
Closing Ceremony - Moment of Silence Commander Linda Whaley offered the
closing prayer and Colors Retired
Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Minutes submitted by 3rd Vice Commander, Ricardo Morales