THE AMERICAN LEGION PETER WOLLNER POST 288
Executive Board Meeting 26 March 2024
The meeting was called to order by Commander Kristin Burkart at 1900 hours followed by the appropriate opening ceremonies.
Roll call of officers was taken with 12 present and 4 excused. Quorum present.
GUESTS: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1st Vice Commander Jim Lee – Jim reported the Post is at 95.55% of new and renewed members but still need 12 new or renewed members to meet 100% goal.
2nd Vice Commander Gene Szudrowitz – No Report.
3rd Vice Commander Jerry Smith – 61 days until Memorial Day. The next Memorial Day committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16thth starting at 6:30 p.m. Jerry also reported on the passing of his good friend Mike Giles who has participated for many years in the Post’s Memorial Day activities.
Finance Officer Dennis Loberger – No report currently.
Bar Chairman Rick Siefert – Rick reported that revenues for the month of March were very good due to an excellent Fish Fry. Rick reported cash receipts, and credit card revenues. Expenses were above average while Rent and donations were average.
House Chairman Ed Downey – Ed was absent however Commander Burkart reported the following: She ordered swivel stools for the basement from TriMark. Cost for the stools is $1,007.41. The leak in the vestibule has been fixed at no charge by John McFadden. John installed new drywall and taped, sanded, and painted the ceiling. Our thanks go out to John.
Chaplain P.J. Glavey – No report
Assistant Chaplain Bill Raymond – Absent.
Judge Advocate Tom Ingram – No report.
Immediate Past Commander Dennis Jaeger – No report.
Post Adjutant Bob Batty – No report
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Art Filter – No report.
Ray Ronchetti – No report.
George Maumee – Excused.
Debbie Gabert – Excused.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commander Burkart read a thank you letter from Patricia Thiel thanking the Post for providing Military Honors at her father’s, (a Post member) funeral.
The commander read a letter from Dan Buttery, president/CEO of the War Memorial Center located in Milwaukee asking for a donation. After discussion, no action was taken on this request.
Wisconsin and the Civil War Lecture Series at Cedarburg History Museum begins 12 April. Call ahead to reserve a spot.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid: Finance Officer Dennis Loberger read the bills to be paid totaling $1,762.52. Motion and second to pay the bills. Motion carried.
Commander Burkart inquired as to whether the Auxiliary has been paid their portion of the Fish Fry profits since October of 2023. Fish Fry Chairman Bob Batty said he thought they had but still needs to bring his spreadsheet on Fish Fry revenues up to date. Fish Fry Chairman Batty will check his records and if he finds no payment was made to the Auxiliary in January, he will rectify that immediately.
NEW BUSINESS
Immediate Past Commander Dennis Jaeger reported he received a communique from Steve Cundy at Operation Task Force Uplift seeking a donation for their golf outing the proceeds of which is used to purchase computers for veteran’s children. The Post has donated $300 in the past. Motion and second to donate $300 to Operation Task Force Uplift. Motion carried.
Commander Burkhart requested she be allowed to purchase 6 Round tables plus 2 regular chairs per table for downstairs at a total cost of $1317.65. Tables cost $100 ea. and chairs $60 ea. However, the commander stated she might be able to get a better deal from TriMark and would like to look at their pricing as well. Motion and a second to purchase tables and chairs for the basement not to exceed $2,000. Motion carried.
Commander Burkart asked for Post support of the Auxiliary Car Show. After an extended discussion it was decided to provide the support given last year. Motion and second to donate $500 to the Auxiliary for the Car Show in addition Auxiliary will issue tickets good for a free beer or soda to the first 50 entrants and the Auxiliary will reimburse the post for half the cost of the tickets that were remitted. Motion carried.
Commander reminded the board the Second District Conference will be held April 27, 2024 in Mayville. Any Post member in good standing interested in attending should give their name to the commander forthwith. The Post is allowed five (5) delegates excluding Bob Batty, Bob Shappell and Jim Lee who are all delegates-at-large. Post will pay registration fees and for the luncheon.
The Lions are holding their Spring Swing Golf Outing, and this Post generally sponsors a hole. Motion and second to donate $150 to sponsor a hole for the Lions Spring Swing Golf Outing. Motion carried.
GOOD OF THE LEGION
Post 288 monthly Fish Fry on Friday, April 19th
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Walk – Saturday, April 20th
Auxiliary Sweat 4 Vets Walk – Saturday, May 18th – starting at Post 288 at 9 a.m. and walking to Grafton Post 355
Department of Wisconsin Chaplains Retreat – tentatively scheduled for May 17 – 19, 2024 at Camp American Legion
Department of Wisconsin Legion Family Testimonial Dinner – Saturday, May 18, 2024, at LaSure’s Banquet Hall in Oshkosh, WI
Thursday morning coffee @ Jim’s Grille, 10 a.m.
Motion and second to send card/flowers to Legion Family Members on the passing of a family member. Motion carried.
Commander Burkart recommended author Kristin Hannah who writes historical fiction about women and war. Her latest book The Women, about nurses in Vietnam is a very good read, and the commander recommends the book to all those interested in the topic.
There being no further business the meeting ended with the appropriate closing ceremonies and was adjourned at 1942 hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert S. Batty, PDC
Adjutant Post 288
Department of Wisconsin
The American Legion