Minutes of
The American Legion 22nd
District, Department of Texas
District Executive Committee
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The meeting was
called to order at 1402 by Commander Terry Messinger at The American Legion
Post 594, 3105 Campbell, and
GUESTS―Commander Messinger welcomed Past Department Commander Butch
Sparks, 2nd Division Command Lynn Sparks, Past 2nd
Division Commander Al Marlowe, and Past District Commanders Tom Larsen, Buddy
McFarland, Dan King, Bill Menbeck.
Committees Reports
BASEBALL―Tom
Larsen reported that
BOY SCOUTS/S.A.L.―Dan
King gave the S.A.L. membership percentage for 2009(Encl. 2). The District S.A.L. were
13 members short for 100%. Commander
commented all Posts should help a Boy Scout Troop.
COMMUNITY SERVICE―Juan
Torres reported that S.A.L. Squadron 472 held a fundraiser yesterday which
raised $3500. to buy school supplies for the area
needy children. Post 64 had 4 members that took an 8 hours
course to become certify for the Wounded Warriors Program. Post 490 served steaks to 30 to 35 patients
from the VA and their Post was used for a fundraiser to paid for a funeral by a
family who lost a child in a car accident
MEMBERSHIP―
Jerry Blaylock will post the membership standing on the 22nd
District web page. Past Department
Commander reported that to apply for PUFL you need to send a copy of the DD214
with the application and that the dues for PUFL had greatly increased.
DISTRICT BAR-B-QUE COOK-OFF―
Marcos Carley stated that the first meeting of the District Cook-Off will be on
the third Thursday of the month, starting September 15 at Post 521 at
ORATORICAL/SCHOOL AWARDS―
Tom Larsen said that the new school is about to get started and it time to
working on the oratorical program which will be held in January.
POW/MIA ― Bill Hutson reported
that one MIA has been recovered.
VA&R ― Joe Leslie reported
the volunteer hours and Miguel Navarro mentioned that it took him 9 years to
get his 100% and for veterans not to get discouraged and follow through with
the appeals. If you wait for more an
hour for your appointment, complain to the Veteran officer.
OFFICERS
REPORTS
VICE COMMANDER― Jerry
Blaylock read the standing percents and new goals of the District’s Post(Encl. 3). The 22nd District is in fifth
place in Department and the 2nd division is in first place. The following Posts had turn-ins: Post
416(15), Post 521(26), and Post 594(21).
Post 490 is turning 75 tomorrow and Post 164 turned in 20. Commander Terry mentioned the increase in the
goals and stressed the importance of retenting members.
ADJUTANT―Juan Torres mentioned that
the PUFL will change on
Also mentioned that the Department
Adjutant wants all members to contact your congressman to support the bill
making September 19 to name American Legion Day.
FINANCE OFFICER―Tom Larsen gave the finance report
for a four months period (Encl.4). Mentioned
that the Preamble in the back of the membership card so we can make a better
job of reciting it. Tom Larsen motioned to accept report, seconded by Butch
Sparks, and motion passed.
CHAPLIN―Cal Gruetzmacher stated that
the memorial team conducted 5 funerals last month, the lowest total this year.
SERVICE OFFICER ― Reported
that the VA is receiving more claims from the Veterans that are returning from
the war in the
SGT.-AT-ARMS―Leo Villafranco reported that
34 legionnaires had signed in.
PAST DISTRICT COMMANDER ―
Lynn Sparks emphasized MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP, and AND MEMBERSHIP. Mentioned that we should be
at 50% on August 28, 65% on October 27, and 75 % on November 27.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Tom Larsen, Finance Officers reported that District has
money for nurse’s scholarship and he has and will approve 3 nurses scholarship
that have been submitted their application.
Rahpel Morris mentioned that he has the application for the
ad for the fall convention brochure which will be a full size ad.
GOOD
OF THE LEGION
22nd District Sgt. @ arms Leo Villafanco invited
every member to attend the Post 416 Officer Installation
22nd
Service Officer Ben Saenz mentioned that new computers are available for those
veterans who are 50% disable.
Post 521 Commander Marcos Carley talked about a program that
disabled veterans can enjoy the outdoors, riding river rapids, etc. He will bring more information.
Meeting was adjourned at 1520.
Compiled by _____________________
Date__________________________
Approved by _____________________
Motion to approve__________________
Seconded by __________________