Meeting held April 16, 2026 • Completed by Larry Hess • Approved by Commander D. J. Watkins
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Download PDFAbsent: Donald Scalum • Excused: Phil Mowry, Rich Jackson
No report.
Submitted by Finance Officer Chris Solo. Motion Carried. Subject to Audit.
Post Savings Account Balance: $10,112.17
Reported by Larry Hess. Membership stands at 643 as of April 16, 2026 — balance to goal: 36 members. 100% renewal goal is 679. Larry also reviewed the over-80, Military, and Hardship list; revised count is now 98 members (down from 117 after removing 19 no longer on active duty). Total dues now $3,332.00; operating fund covers $2,690.00 leaving $642.00 needed.
Class A: 643 • Social: 142
The SAL will donate funds for the Vietnam and Korean dinners. They are also selling raffle tickets for the two Henrys hanging above the bar at $10.00 each. See signs at the Legion entrance.
Saturday, April 18th the Auxiliary will host a Sip & Gab from 5 PM to 8 PM. The Tri-County meeting hosted by the Auxiliary went very well. Auxiliary bingo coming up soon.
The Riders are planning a ride; details not finalized. Region 4 Acting Director attended the April meeting. There is a 250th Anniversary ride starting in Pittsburgh for PA Riders. See Scott for details.
Nomination list has not changed. Rich will provide the list at the May meeting. Nominations will be closed at the May 21st meeting.
No report.
See the Fund-Raising Committee minutes attached to the official PDF.
The Vietnam Veterans Brunch went very well. D.J. attended the ROTC awards on Tuesday, April 17th. Discussion about having Boy Scouts help with flags at Memorial Park.
See the Building & Grounds Committee minutes attached to the official PDF.
Honor Guard stood three funerals last month.
LITW financial report as of March 31, 2026: HA Operating – $20,312.05; SGOC – $28,157.52; Total – $48,469.57. SGOC YTD transfer (60% to Post): $20,794.60. On April 11th, LITW approved new draft by-laws for posting to membership pending review of the required audit process.
| Name | Served | Branch | Date App. | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William L. Tyson | Global War | USA | 3-23-26 | Larry Hess |
| Jordan W. Myers | Global War | USA | 4-8-26 | Larry Hess |
| Jonathon M. Berry | Global War | USA | 4-5-26 | Larry Hess |
Motion by Larry Hess, seconded by D.J. Watkins. Motion Carried 9-0.
No transfers.
Chris Solo presented new budget accounts for 2026. The following budgets were approved:
These budgets are for calendar year 2026. In November 2026, each budget will be reviewed and submitted to the PEC for approval. Final approval by the membership will be at the December 17, 2026 Post meeting for calendar year 2027.
D.J. Watkins announced that a folder of all correspondence will be in the office for review.
We remember and honor our fallen comrades:
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. Respectfully submitted by Larry Hess, Adjutant.
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