THE AMERICAN LEGION PETER WOLLNER POST 288
Executive Board Meeting 28 February 2023
The meeting was called to order by First Vice Commander Jim Lee at 1900 hours followed by the appropriate opening ceremonies.
Roll call of officers was taken with 12 present and 4 absent. Quorum present.
GUESTS: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1st Vice Jim Lee – Jim reported The Post is about 40 members short of its 2023 membership goal.
2nd Vice Gene Szudrowitz – reported that he won’t be here for General Meeting. The Auxiliary wants to drop the Fish Fry ad for their events, the Re-enactment and Car Show. The board discussed options. A motion was made for an ad in the month of March for the Car Show. There was a second. Motion carried
3rd Vice Jerry Smith – Jerry announced that Thursday, March 16 at 6:30p there will be a Memorial Day Meeting. Rifle Squad practice will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 10am
Finance Officer Dennis Loberger – No Report
Bar Chairman Rick Siefert – reported on February results for the bar.
House Chairman Ed Downey - Absent
Chaplain Jerry Wanty – The chaplain reported on upcoming Memorial for deceased members
Assistant Chaplain Bill Raymond – No Report
Judge Advocate Tom Ingram – Absent
Immediate Past Commander Bob Batty – Absent
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Kristin Burkhart – No Report
Rick Siefert – As above
George Maumee – No Report
Kim Queen – Absent
Post Adjutant – Bob Batty – Excused
CORRESPONDENCE
- A thank you was received from the family of Harold Buelow with donations of $475 to be used as we wish
- Another letter has been received this week for our $500 Post 288 Scholarship with a total of 6 so far. Winner will be drawn at the April General Meeting. The Post pays $250 and the Auxiliary pays $250
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid: Finance Officer Dennis Loberger read the bills to be paid totaling $ 3264.62. Motion and second to pay the bills. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
The American Legion 104th Birthday party is on Saturday, March 18. Free soda, entertainment and catered by Dave Salkowski for $15 per person.
Do we wish to send letters via US mail for events to those not having emails/Social Media? Discussion followed. A motion was made to continue using email only. There was a second. Motion carried
GOOD OF THE LEGION
Mel’s Happy Dance for Charities on March 1 at the Post at 7pm. Goodwill entry fee. Entry and tips to go to Mel’s Charities with bar proceeds going to the Post
Wisconsin American Legion College virtual training March/April 2023. Sign up online
Veteran’s Day at the Capitol on April 26, 2023
WWII Living History event Saturday, May 20 at Pioneer Village
Thursday morning coffee @ Jim’s Grille, 10 am
There being no further business the meeting ended with the appropriate closing ceremonies and was:
Adjourned at 1938 hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Loberger
Acting Adjutant
Finance Officer
Peter Wollner Post 288