POST 186 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Date: 10/3/2020
Time: 1000
Roll Call - Members in attendance
Commander Bob Culp, 2nd Vice Melvin Baker, Adjutant Dan Hipp, Finance Officer Denny Haight, Historian Bill Toner, Service Officer Doug Blaney, Chaplain Mark Cannitto, Sgt@Arms Fred Hall, Internal Events Bob McGraw, Trustee Kraig Dickes
Absent – 1st Vice Wayne Southworth, External Events John Lawrence, Volunteers Jim Donatone, Maintenance Bill Finch, Trustees, John Pazoga and Norm Valentine
There is a quorum.
Commander Robert Culp opened meeting as per official protocol.
Minutes of 9/5/2020 were read and approved.
New members Richard Miller and Patrick Czwartacki were recognized and introduced.
Commander as well introduced our new Chaplain Mark Canitto.
Finance Officer - Reported that the canteen account is doing good. Things are better then last year. We not in that position of waiting for deposits to come in to see what we can pay. We are also doing this without bingo. Concerning the mortgage there will not be any more reduction and we do have a mortgage refinance coming up next year.
1st Vice – Was not present but did offer his report to the commander and me. Presently we are @ 58% membership overall. We have 15 new members and 25 transfers. We need to keep up the great work, get all members to pay their dues before the end of the year.
2nd Vice – We did very well from the yard sale and the cruise in. We had 57 cars, with that we did well for the canteen. I created flyers to post on Facebook for our next event and reduced them down to business size cards so everyone can pick up and pass them out.
Chaplain – Mark introduced himself to members as being a member for 12 years. Served in the Army. Member of the Legion and the Sons.
Service Officer – Nothing new to report
Historian – Nothing to report
Internal Events – Wanted to thank everyone on helping with the yard sale. We made a total of $1172.00.
Commander – Thanks to Deb Browning for donating her time. She sold masks and donated all the proceeds to the Post. Bingo has restarted. With the Governor lifting the restrictions to full capacity we still must find out of the limitations on bingo. Veterans Day we are looking for help. Tom Rice will be there also. We will be coming back to the Post and be serving pulled pork. All precautions will be in effect for covid. Saturday Nov. 7th the Aux. will be having a lasagna dinner for takeout. All profits will be made to the Post. Thanksgiving dinner we will also need help. All Officers are needed to donate turkeys under 13lbs.
Also, a motion was made on the floor for the Auxiliary and the Sons to help cover expenses by giving a fixed amount monthly to the Post. This was second but unanimously voted against.
For God and Country,
Daniel Hipp, Adjutant
POST 186 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Jerry Gronke held the nomination and election process of the swearing in of the new slate of Officers with Help from John Pazoga. A vote by acclimation was made. These are the Officers for 2020-2021.
POST 186 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Date: 11/2/2019
Time: 1000
Roll Call - Members in attendance
Commander Bob Culp, 1st Vice Frank Shields, 2nd Vice Bob McGraw, Adjutant Dan Hipp, , Finance Denny Haight, Sgt@Arms Fred Hall, Service Officer Doug Blaney, Volunteers Jim Donatone
Absent – Chaplain Bill Finch, Historian Jim Cirulli, Ext. Events John Lawerence.
There is a quorum.
Commander Robert Culp opened meeting as per official protocol.
Minutes of 12 Oct.2019 meeting were read and approved.
Finance Officer – Reported that the Post has made a slight profit past month. Trying to get quick books up to date. Once the snow birds come down things will pick up. Commander has the financial report with the breakdown that was completed on Excel if anyone wants to see it.
1st Vice – Needing Boys State volunteers for the interview committee. We need to support them. November 11 Is Veterans Day ceremony at NMB sports complex. Please show up to support our Post. Post Everlasting will follow ceremony at 7:00 pm. Come show your respect to honor our fallen Comrades. As of Nov. 1st we are at 532 renewals, which is 70.5%, we need 222 More to reach 100%.
2nd Vice – Shrimp fest went well. We made $300.00 in donations and sales.
Sevice Officer – Nothing to report
Sgt @ Arms – Nothing to report.
Volunteers – We are always needing volunteers for various functions. If you or anyone you might know would like to help out your Post please see me.
Commander – We did send the $300.00 donation to the Boys Scout Troop that was approved at last meeting. Still looking for volunteers for Boys State and police cadet academy. We still have not had any nominees for police, firefighters or service officer of the year award yet. I have the forms for this award if anyone needs one. New Years eve party will be held from 7-10, Music is by Deb Browning. Prices are $25.00 or $45.00 per couple. I would also like to inform everyone that the canteen prices have been raised to compensate for increase in food prices from vendors. There has been problems in the kitchen Lately so we are looking for a qualified individual with the certifications needed by DEHEC and board of health. We are needing fundraising ideas to replace the partition curtain that separates the rental hall from the canteen.
Jerry Gruncke explained what boys state is all about to fellow members.
District Commander - Reported on state level it has been very quiet.. Membership is doing very well. I received a call from State Commander he complimented district 4 on being 91 members ahead of last year of our membership goals. Everyone is welcome to attend our district meeting after this meeting.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned as official protocol
For God and Country,
Daniel Hipp, Adjutant
POST 186 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Date: 9/7/2019
Time: 1000
Roll Call - Members in attendance
Commander Bob Culp, 1st Vice Frank Shields, Adjutant Dan Hipp, Chaplain Bill Finch, Finance Denny Haight, Historian Jim Cirulli,
Absent – 2nd Vice Bob Mcgraw, Sgt @ Arms Fred Hall, Service Officer Doug Blaney, Ext. Events John Lawerence.
There is a quorum.
Commander Robert Culp opened meeting as per official protocol.
Minutes of 8 Aug 2019 meeting were read and approved.
Ray Pollock, Leader of Boy Scouts introduced the new troop 877 at the meeting. Needing donations and support on their adventure
Finance Officer – Reported that the post made a profit of $3000.00. All Bills are paid to date
1st Vice – The post has picked up a lot of new members this year. Our renewal rate is coming in early and strong. Frank also introduced and read the Blue Water Resolution act
2nd Vice – Absent
Service Officer – Absent
Chaplain – 2 members were sent to Post Everlasting
Historian – Stand Down is offering free medical and dental on Sept.27th from 8:00 am – 2:00pm. Thank you to all who are continuing to send in pictures.
Maintenance – Currently open position. Our Commander has been working hard on keeping up with general maintenance with help from other post members.
Volunteers – If anyone can donate their time for a couple of hours during special events it would help out the Post tremendously. Dart league starts up Sept. 18th
Ext. Events - Absent
Sgt-At-Arms – Absent
Commander – Reported that we need to create a maintenance committee. Anyone interested please contact an Officer. We replaced all air filters, cleaned out grease trap, had our kitchen steam cleaned and pressure washed. In doing this it helped us to reach a grade of 99 with DEHEC. Clam Bake will be on the 28th of Sept. provided by the Sons. Also Early bird special will be on Sept 26th
Wayne Southworth our district Commander reported that out of 7 posts in his district 6 of these posts reported 100% membership. South Carolina as a whole reported a 98.9% membership. With the American Legion Act we should be able to reach that 100% goal. October 19th at 10 am there will be a membership workshop located at the Conway Post 111. Materials will be provided by Headquarters. Refreshments will be served as well.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned as official protocol
For God and Country,
Daniel Hipp, Adjutant
POST 186 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Date: 8/3/2019
Time: 1000
Roll Call - Members in attendance
Commander Bob Culp, 1st Vice Frank Shields, 2nd Vice Bob McGraw, Adjutant Dan Hipp, Chaplain Bill Finch, Finance Denny Haight, Service Officer Doug Blaney, Historian Jim Cirulli, Sgt-@-Arms Fred Hall, Ext. Events John Lawrence,
Absent – Volunteers Jim Donatone
There is a quorum.
Commander Robert Culp opened meeting as per official protocol.
Minutes of 7 July 2019 meeting were read and approved.
Finance Officer – Everything has been updated with Quickbooks. The canteen has made a profit of $4545.00. All bills are current.
1st Vice – The post has picked up a lot of new members. Total members stands at 800. With President Trump signing the American legion act this will give us the opportunity to even pick up a whole lot more.
2nd Vice – Nothing to report.
Service Officer – Reported that if anyone knows of someone that is in need of veteran affairs help to please contact him.
Chaplain - No reports of anyone being sick at this time
Historian – Please send any photos you may have of our past couple events,
Maintenance – Currently open position. Our Commander has been working hard on keeping up with general maintenance with help from other post members.
Volunteers – If anyone can donate their time for a couple of hours during special events it would help out the Post tremendously.
Ext. Events – Nothing to report.
Sgt-At-Arms – Nothing to report.
Commander – Dan Hipp is our new Adjutant and Bob Mcgraw is now our 2nd Vice. John Pazoga has stepped down from maintenance due to personal reasons. If anyone can help out with the position please let me know. We had to purchase a new convection oven. The old one was obsolete, so trying to get parts for it was impossible. Bingo was fined again for filing late again. The fine was $5000.00 and we were able to get that reduced to $3700.00. Freddie Melton has assumed the duties to file proper paperwork and ensuring it gets turned in before deadline.
Wayne Southworth our district Commander reported that out of 7 posts in his district 6 of these posts reported 100% membership. South Carolina as a whole reported a 98.9% membership. With the American Legion Act we should be able to reach that 100% goal. October 19th at 10 am there will be a membership workshop located at the Conway Post 111. Materials will be provided by Headquarters. Refreshments will be served as well.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned as official protocol
For God and Country,
Daniel Hipp, Adjutant
POST 186 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Date: 7/6/2019
Time: 1000
Thanks to George Law and the young men of Boys State.
There reports were very impressive.
Roll Call - Members in attendance
Commander Bob Culp, 1st Vice Frank Shields, 2nd Vice Bob McGraw, Adjutant Dan Hipp, Chaplain Bill Finch, Finance Denny Haight, Service Officer Doug Blaney, Historian Jim Cirulli, Sgt-@-Arms Fred Hall, Volunteers Jim Donatone, Maintenance John Pazoga.
Absent – Ext. Events John Lawrence.
Commander Robert Culp opened meeting as per official protocol.
Due to the resignation of our former Adjutant. Daniel Hipp stepped up to assume the position. Bob McGraw stepped into the 2nd Vice position. A vote by acclamation was made, Daniel Hipp is our new adjutant. Bob McGraw will be the Posts 2nd Vice.
Finance Officer. Cintas, We have received up to a 55% discount Going thru a national contract. We are working with other vendors to see if they offer a national contract discount as well to resolve issues of our tax exempt status.
1st Vice – We have reached our 100% membership goal. Reminder it is time for renewals.
2nd Vice – Nothing to report.
Service Officer - - Nothing to report
Chaplain - No reports of anyone being sick at this time
Historian – Please send any photos you may have of our past couple events, Memorial day and July 4th American Pride March.
Maintenance – John Pazoga has been on vacation for two weeks. He is going to continue working on a grant with Lowes Home improvement for our ceiling tile replacement.
Volunteers – If anyone can donate their time for a couple of hours during special events it would help out the Post tremendously.
Commander - Our cook Steve had quit. We hired another cook Walt Ethridge. As of now he is doing well.
Thank you to Freddie and others in volunteering their time and labor for stripping and waxing the floors.
Novation Networks has come in and installed a 5g antenna on our roof for a lease fee of $1000.00 a year.
Thanks to all who attended and helped out at the 4th of July American Pride March.
District 4 Commander and Member Wayne Southworth, Department level did not make 100% had a 98%. Trying various ways to get younger Vets to join the American Legion with social media.
George O’Neil – Thank you Post 186 for sponsoring the American Pride March. Will forward all pics to the Historian.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned as per official protocol.
For God and Country,
Daniel Hipp, Adjutant.