​​American Legion

Post 108​

​Prescott Valley, Arizona

Post 108 Recent Minutes

Gary Streeter Post 108 Minutes
14 December 2021

Joint Meeting

A. Potluck was held. Twenty-one attended and enjoyed the various foods offered.

B. Several raffles were held and $$$$ went into the checking account.

C. Chipotle fund raiser will be Saturday, 18 December 2021. There is a flyer out but if you don’t have one, just tell them you are with Post 108.

D. Wreaths Across America- there will be no public service this year

Post Meeting

A. Opened per ritual at 1700.

B. Roll call – all presents except 2nd vice, excused; 19 members present.

C. Minutes of previous meeting.
• Waived reading minutes – Mike McKibbin, second Robert Dorfman, passed.
• Motion to approve minutes – Michael McKibbin, Second Beverly Sanchez, passed.

D. Introduction of guests, prospective and new members:
• Welcomed new member Leland Warne and Caitlyn Detert (Commander’s granddaughter, who is active-duty Navy). John Moffit motion to accept, second Doug Keller , passed.
• Guests – Tony Hampton, Commander, Post 140; CJ Raibourne, Area “C” Oratorical Coordinator; Rudy and Debra Perez; Mike and Frances Siavelis, Coast Guard; all from Post 140.

E. Certificates and Recognition – None.

F. Committee reports
• Finance - Statement Balance as of 11/30/2031, $1,895.45; Checkbook Balance as of Dec 12, 2021, $2,036.45; Savings Account $3,196.13; Woodbury Financial as of 11/30/2021 $25,113.22; Ready Cash $162.91; TOTAL $30,367.77. Motion to approve subject, to audit Doug Keller, Beverly Sanchez seconded, passes.
• Membership – Present membership 95, 2022 goal 2022 96 members, we are at 75%, received one renewal.
• Fund raiser - Chipoltes Saturday, 18 December 33%, 2nd Vice absent no report on Mod Pizza.
• ALR Report – John Moffit reported Ron Meadows in hospital for heart problem.
• Web Site – Doug Keller reported 58 hits this month, 288 last month, average 530 month, 7579 total for year; pvpost108.com is web site address.
• 2022 Boy’s State – Elton Anderson will contact Bradshaw Mountain High School official; also check with Equine School.
• 2022 Oratorical – Jan 31, 2022 deadline for Oratorical.
• 2022 ALLECA – Commander Tayor nothing heard about it yet.
• BMHS ROTC – Commander Taylor can’t get response from BMHS ROTC Cmdr.
• Horseshoe Tournaent – Commander Taylor has requested date in April or October, no response at this time, thinking about patches for next year.
• Flags – February 21, 2022, Presidents Day, need 4 people per truck; Bob Dorfman and Bob Meadowcroft are caring for flagpole holes and Marvin MacKaben repairing flags.

G. Sick call, Relief and Employment.
• Bob Singer had hip surgery, Ron Matthews, Bob Davis.

H. Post Service Officer’s Report – VACANT.

I. Old Business.
• 2022 dues payable now; $43 for 2022; $44 for 2023; $45 for 2025.
• Wreaths Across American – No Public Service this year.
• Horses with Heart sent thank you for donation.

J. New Business (and Correspondence).
• PV Adopt-A-Highway on hold for now; still need to get with city regarding what street and three times a year.
• VFW Post 10227 Dirty Dozen contributed $1200 a year for expenses to keep post open. It helped carried them through 2020.

K. The Good of the American Legion.
• New project ideas and members willing to head up and participate.
• Service Officer, Public Affairs/Relations Officers, Flag Captain are needed.
• Next Meeting Date and location – Jan 11, 2022, at ABC.
• Welcome for Vets January 19, 2022; 1730 at Elks Lodge in PV.

L. Chaplin gave the closing prayer.

M. Adjourned at 1750.

Anita Wulf,  Adjutant