6 April 2008
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Post 2485 GMM
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OPENING CEREMONIES:
Post
Commander Barsy called the meeting to order at 1000 hours in the
Post Home. Opening ceremonies were held in accordance with
VFW Ritual. There were 37 members present. Comrade John Flahrety
was appointed Officer of the Day.
DISTINGUISHED
MEMBERS:
Commander Barsy recognized the following distinguished members
and guests:
National Council member District XVI Bob Zaher,
Past District Commander Al Mitchell, Past National
Council Member and PDC Tom Elliott, PDC’s Ken Schaefer, Joe
Carsley, and Paul Gasperson, PGC Jerry Prince.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Commander Dale Barsy
Present
Senior Vice Commander Larry Heilhecker Present
Junior Vice Commander
Vacant
Assistant Quartermaster Bob Dodson
Present
Adjutant Bruce Wright
Present
Judge Advocate Ken Schaefer Present
Chaplain Ed Jernigan
Present
Surgeon Lafayette Donaldson Present
Officer of the Day Leonard Leake
Absent
Trustee 1 year Tom Elliott
Present
Trustee 2 year Dennis Carlton
Present
Trustee 3 year Charlie Dwyer
Excused
Service Officer Robert Jones Present
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS:
Membership Chairman Wilsey read applications for five new
members.
It was moved and seconded to accept the
following applicants for membership in Post 2485.
Benjamin Pennel Jr (ACM), Thomas L. Jones
(ICM), Ralph F. Lieberhaber (VSM), John Gilbert (SWASM), Gary E.
De Young (KDSM). Chairman Wilsey made a motion, and seconded by
Comrade Elliott, to accept these applicants for membership in
Post 2485. Motion passed.
READING
OF MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to accept Marches GM minutes and 26
March Special Meeting minutes as posted. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Commander Barsy presented the following correspondence:
(1) US Embassy Warden Message dated 1 April
2008 warning of potential of kidnapping in Zamboanga City area.
(2) Stimulus Payment Schedule for tax returns. (3) District
Convention letter. (4) VA Manila Travel Policy Changes. (5) VFW
Post 2485 Mailroom Cage/Key Policy.
QUARTERMASTER REPORT:
Assistant Quartermaster Dodson gave the Quartermaster Report. He
said the current balance for the Post is $60,991.96 with
$16,367.84 in checking, $8,399.60 in saving’s, $3,644.32 in
cash/checks on hand, and $32,580.20 in CDs.
It was moved and seconded that the report be
accepted, subject to audit. Motion passed.
TRUSTEES’
REPORT:
Trustee Elliott
reported that the books are in order and
records have been audited.
JUDGE
ADVOCATE’S REPORT:
Comrade Schaefer gave a negative report.
SERVICE
OFFICER’S REPORT:
Comrade
Jones submitted the Service Officer’s Report. 745 total hours
spent assisting Veterans. 33 new and pending claims. P12,300 out
of pocket expenses for office supplies and furnishings.
COMRADE
OR FAMILY OF A COMRADE IN DISTRESS:
Comrade Mitchell reported that Rick Tremback had passed.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Chairman Wilsey submitted the Membership Report. The Post
membership now stands at 1531 with 1472 Life Members, 101.18% of
last year’s members.
CHILDREN’S OPERATIONS PROGRAM:
Chairman Cliff Wilsey submitted the following report. 2 Cleft
lip operations performed at an expense of $750. Expended 4
manhours.
POST
RAFFLE:
Comrade Wilsey reported that raffle for Veterans Day 2008 has
begun. See him for raffle tickets.
HOSPITAL
REPORT:
Chairman Donaldson gave a negative report.
SAFETY
REPORT:
Chairman Donaldson gave a negative report.
CLARK
CEMETERY/GRAVE DIGGERS REPORT:
Cemetery Chairman Heilhecker submitted the following report.
Three local hire employees worked 552 man-hours maintaining the
grounds of Clark Cemetery.
Clark Development Corporation continues to
maintain the outside area.
Total cemetery expenses for March 2008
were $674.51.
Burials and Ceremonies:
Mar 13…VFW Post 11447 conducted military burial honors
for
Larry G. Chrisman, ENC,
USN.
(Clark)
Mar 14…VFW Post 11447 conducted military burial honors for
William T. Deason, EN1,
USN.
(Clark)
Mar 17…VFW Post 2485 conducted military burial honors for
Paul W. Collier, 2LT,
USAAC.
(Clark)
Mar 21…VFW Post 2485 conducted military burial honors for
immy R. Farley, HMC3,
USN.
(Clark)
Mar 26…VFW Post 2485 conducted military burial honors for
Robert E. Stewart, A3C,
USAF.
(Clark)
Donations:
Received $100.00 from organizations.
Received $111.00 from individuals.
Received $25.00 from Grave Diggers memberships.
As of 31 Mar 2008, the Grave Diggers membership stands at
832, an increase of 1 from the previous month.
Ordered 4 new Cemetery tents using grant money received
from VFW Hqs Military Assistance Program.
If you would like to receive a copy of this report, you
can download it from the Post 2485 website at
www.vfwpost2485.com.
Discussion on corporation donation to cemetery fund and
concerns expressed as to companies intent
COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Comrade Carsley gave the community activities report.
POST
HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT:
Comrade Gasperson gave PHC report.
MIGHTY
PINATUBO PUP TENT 15 REPORT:
Comrade Carsley reported that next scratch would be held on 8
April 2008.
POST
RELIEF COMMITTEE REPORT:
Comrade Jernigan gave a negative report.
BUDDY
POPPY REPORT:
Buddy Poppy Chairman Donaldson gave a negative report.
WEB SITE REPORT:
Webmaster Comrade Carlton submitted
the following report.
For March, 6429 website pages were viewed, a
record high and 33% increase over the year.
Other than the
pages normally updated on a periodic basis, the home page
was updated to correct a long standing error with the street
address of the Post Home; the Officer’s page was updated to
reflect changes related to the new Adjutant; the Children’s
Operation Program page was updated to add new before and after
photos; the Cemetery page was updated with a new link to a
Cemetery Truck page that has the instructions for using the
Cemetery truck; the Membership page was updated to show
current statistics; and the Pictures page was updated last month
with Commander Barsy’s presentation of community activity awards
to Chaplain Jernigan, SVC Heilhecker, and Service Officer
Milward and submitted to the “Around
the Pacific”
newsletter. Those photos were not published in the
“Around
the Pacific”
newsletter last month, but appear in this month's issue. I’d
like to thank those who provide Web content on a regular basis,
and ask members to submit new or updated information that may be
of interest to the visitors to our website.
VOD/PATRIOT’S PEN REPORT:
Comrade Flaherty gave report.
NATIONAL
HOME:
Chaplain Jernigan led the membership in Prayer for Our National
Home for Children.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Nominations were opened by Commander Barsy for following Post
Officer positions and elections were held with the following
results:
Commander
– Comrade Heilhecker, nominated by Comrade Elliott.
Comrade Heilhecker accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Commander and a unanimous vote was cast
for Comrade Heilhecker.
Senior Vice Commander – Comrade Mike Harrington,
nominated by Comrade Cliff Wilsey. Comrade Harrington accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Senior Vice Commander and a unanimous vote
was cast for Comrade Harrington.
Junior Vice Commander – Comrade
Jim Winterbottom, nominated by Comrade Jack
Dietz. Comrade Winterbottom accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Junior Vice Commander and a unanimous vote
was cast for Comrade Winterbottom.
Quartermaster -- Comrade Chesko, nominated by Comrade
Elliott.
Comrade Chesko accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Quartermaster and a unanimous vote was
cast for Comrade Chesko.
Judge Advocate –Comrade Ken Schaefer, nominated by
Comrade Bob Zayer. Comrade Schaefer accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Judge Advocate and a unanimous vote was
cast for Comrade Schaefer.
Trustee 1 Year – Comrade Elliott, nominated by Comrade
Dwyer.
Comrade Elliott accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Trustee 1 Year and a unanimous vote was
cast for Comrade Elliott.
Trustee 2 Year – Comrade Dwyer, nominated by Comrade
Elliott.
Comrade Dwyer accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Trustee 2 Year and a unanimous vote was
cast for Comrade Dwyer.
Trustee 3 Year –. Comrade Dougherty, nominated by Comrade
Elliott.
Comrade Dougherty accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Trustee 3 Year and a unanimous vote was
cast for Comrade Dougherty.
Chaplain – Comrade Jernigan, nominated by Comrade Lary.
Comrade Jernigan accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Chaplain and a unanimous vote was cast for
Comrade Jernigan.
Surgeon – Comrade Flaherty, nominated by Comrade Jimmy
Dale.
Comrade Flaherty accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion made and seconded to
close nominations for Surgeon and a unanimous vote was cast for
Comrade Flaherty.
Post Home Committee 3 Year – Comrade Carsley, nominated
by Comrade Lary. Comrade Carsley accepted. Comrade Sculley,
nominated by Comrade Al Mitchel. Comrade Sculley accepted.
No further nomination made. Motion
made and seconded to close nominations for Post Home Committee 3
Year and a secret ballot election. Comrade Sculley was selected
with 26 votes, over Comrade Carsleys 11 Votes.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Commander Barsy opened new
business.
Nominations were opened
for delegates to attend the District and
Department Convention. The following Comrades were nominated:
District Convention:
Ken Schaefer
Cliff Wilsey
Al Mitchell
Bob Zaher
Larry Heilhecker
Lowel Johnson
Mike Harrington
Jim Winterbottom
Dale Barsy
Motion was made to close nominations and seconded. All of
the above unanimously elected as post delegates.
Department Convention:
Jerry Prince
Jim Winterbottom
Ken Schaefer
Al Mitchell
Tony Power
Cliff Wilsey
Dale Barsy
Paul Gasperson
Tom Elliott
Bob Zayer
Larry Heilhecker
Lowel Johnson
Charlie Dwyer
Rick Nelson
Stuart Dougherty
Bruce Wright
Motion was made to close nominations and seconded. All of
the above unanimously elected as post delegates.
GOOD OF
THE ORDER:
1. Commander Barsy stressed the
importance of being prepared in the event of emergency.
Prepare
all wills and double check all next of kin information is up to
date.
Don’t leave
your
loved ones guessing what they need to do.
This makes it easier for VA, RAO and
and the VFW
to assist spouses during stressful times.
2. Comrade Winterbottom won the 50/50
drawing for 2200 pesos, with 2200 going to the post.
3.
Dinner drawings were won by Rich
Niggard and Larry Heilhecker.
CLOSING
CEREMONIES:
Commander Barsy conducted the closing ceremonies according to
VFW Ritual. The meeting was adjourned at 1130. The
next General Membership Meeting will be held at 1000 on 4 May
2008 preceded by Officer’s Call at 1000 on 30 April 2008.
OFFICIAL:
APPROVED:
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Bruce Wright
Dale Barsy
Adjutant
Commander
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