|
monthly meeting minutes
|
July 2019 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 16 July 2019
Time convened: 1803 Time adjourned: 2045
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster attached
Meeting Minutes: June Meeting minutes read, motioned to accept by Bob Grigsby, 2nd Carmen Cherry
Finance Report: June Finance Report read, motioned to accept
Visitors/First time attendees: Steve Little, Jerry Gilber, Melody Alex (Treasurer from BS289)
Sick/Shut in: Covered
Executive Reports: 2nd
Vice: Written report submitted
Sergeant at Arms: Written report submitted. Honor Guard training extended every Friday night at 6pm. Color Guard training at the Austin Peay ROTC gym. Received weapons from TACOM. Now awaiting ammunition.
Service Officer: Working on 4 cases, 2 out of town.
1st Vice/Membership Chairman: 138 Active Members and 27 Lifetime members.
Chaplain: Reported
Standing Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman: Pack 510 and Troop 289 are needing leadership. Cub Scout pack at Summit Heights is being supported by the Housing Authority.
7/18/2019 – Will be at Council
7/25 /2019 – Eagle Scout Board
8/11/2019 – Losing our District Executive for BSA.
Americanism Committee: Written report submitted.
Graves Registration and Memorials Committee: Gravesite riddled with tick infestation. The grass has been cut.
Special Committee Reports:
Building Committee – No written report from Fae. Discussed long term plan to be worked out by committee currently no options within the budget or business expertise of the post. Need to establish fundraising. Possibly partner with a church. Find someone who would donate a building to lease for $1 per year.
Commanders Tour Committee: Written report submitted.
Old Business:
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft. The school wants to commemorate an area to vets who did/will attend Daymar.
- Securing of rifles for the Honor Guard Team – Pending final approval from TACOM.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at William O. Beach Civic Center @ 10am, Post 289 presented a wreath.
- New & transferred members voted on and accepted, written list submitted.
- Need SAL – need paperwork and place to meet.
- Next month: State Farm will be presenting.
- Space Camp attendee may come for a briefing.
For the good of the Legion: Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Minutes Approved
June 2019 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 18 June 2019
Time convened: 1803 Time adjourned: 1947
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster attached
Meeting Minutes: May Meeting minutes read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd Bob Grigsby.
Finance Report: May Finance Report read, motioned to accept
Visitors/First time attendees: Carl Downey, Otis Crawley, <2 – see sign in roster>
Sick/Shut in: Carmen Cherry, Jerry Colbert
Executive Reports:
2nd Vice – Spoke to the Civil Air patrol. Discussed Flag Day ceremony with Post 7 and VFW. Discussed Fort Campbell Retiree Day – a success. Supported the Auxiliary Unit for National Poppy Day. Working with Signs now and Daymar College to replace flags & lanyards.
Sergeant at Arms – Written report submitted. Honor Guard training extended every Friday night at 6pm. Color Guard training at the Austin Peay ROTC gym. Awaiting weapons from TACOM.
Service Officer – Working on 4 cases, 2 out of town.
Membership Chairman – 1 July, early renewal window opened for 2020 membership.
Chaplain – Veterans Disability information available at the DAV in Nashville.
Standing Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Pack 510 & Troop 289 placed flags at Soldiers headstones at Greenwood Cemetery on 25 May 2019. Presentation by Pack 510, James Woods to Carmen Cherry for his support and donations for the Blue and Gold ceremony.
Americanism Committee – Written report submitted. Reported on success of 12 June Flag advocacy & upcoming 8 July flag advocacy at Summit Heights
Graves Registration and Memorials Committee – Working with community experts to determine plan moving forward to manage cemetery on Needmore road. Previous naming convention found incorrect, name is Meyers Cemetery.
Special Committee Reports:
Building Committee – Written report submitted, discussed long term plan to be worked out by committee currently no options within the budget or business expertise of the post.
Commanders Tour Committee – Written report submitted. Provided details on upcoming commanders tour 5-W’s. Committee continues to work on details & execution.
Old Business:
New Business:
New & transferred members voted on and accepted, written list submitted
Officer Inductions: 2nd Vice Ernest Schmidt was inducted in by Commander David Zeveney
Guest Speaker(s): Andrew Kester, Director Veterans Service Organization. Discussed the way forward with the VSO, will provide mobile connections with the community. Celebrating 75 (since 1944) years in the Clarksville community as a VSO, will host a community event 24 August 2019 10-2 at Veterans Plaza, accepting organizational applications to have a booth & provide Veteran services.
For the good of the Legion:
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: 1803 Time adjourned: 1947
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster attached
Meeting Minutes: May Meeting minutes read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd Bob Grigsby.
Finance Report: May Finance Report read, motioned to accept
Visitors/First time attendees: Carl Downey, Otis Crawley, <2 – see sign in roster>
Sick/Shut in: Carmen Cherry, Jerry Colbert
Executive Reports:
2nd Vice – Spoke to the Civil Air patrol. Discussed Flag Day ceremony with Post 7 and VFW. Discussed Fort Campbell Retiree Day – a success. Supported the Auxiliary Unit for National Poppy Day. Working with Signs now and Daymar College to replace flags & lanyards.
Sergeant at Arms – Written report submitted. Honor Guard training extended every Friday night at 6pm. Color Guard training at the Austin Peay ROTC gym. Awaiting weapons from TACOM.
Service Officer – Working on 4 cases, 2 out of town.
Membership Chairman – 1 July, early renewal window opened for 2020 membership.
Chaplain – Veterans Disability information available at the DAV in Nashville.
Standing Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Pack 510 & Troop 289 placed flags at Soldiers headstones at Greenwood Cemetery on 25 May 2019. Presentation by Pack 510, James Woods to Carmen Cherry for his support and donations for the Blue and Gold ceremony.
Americanism Committee – Written report submitted. Reported on success of 12 June Flag advocacy & upcoming 8 July flag advocacy at Summit Heights
Graves Registration and Memorials Committee – Working with community experts to determine plan moving forward to manage cemetery on Needmore road. Previous naming convention found incorrect, name is Meyers Cemetery.
Special Committee Reports:
Building Committee – Written report submitted, discussed long term plan to be worked out by committee currently no options within the budget or business expertise of the post.
Commanders Tour Committee – Written report submitted. Provided details on upcoming commanders tour 5-W’s. Committee continues to work on details & execution.
Old Business:
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft.
- Securing of rifles for the Honor Guard Team – Pending final approval from TACOM.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at William O. Beach Civic Center @ 10am, Post 289 presented a wreath.
New Business:
New & transferred members voted on and accepted, written list submitted
Officer Inductions: 2nd Vice Ernest Schmidt was inducted in by Commander David Zeveney
Guest Speaker(s): Andrew Kester, Director Veterans Service Organization. Discussed the way forward with the VSO, will provide mobile connections with the community. Celebrating 75 (since 1944) years in the Clarksville community as a VSO, will host a community event 24 August 2019 10-2 at Veterans Plaza, accepting organizational applications to have a booth & provide Veteran services.
For the good of the Legion:
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
May 2019 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 21 May 2019
Time convened: Time adjourned:
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster attached
Meeting Minutes: April Meeting minutes not available.
Finance Report: April balance $2,395. Motion to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Grigsby. Detailed written report filed.
Visitors/First time attendees:
Sick/Shut in:
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Nothing new to report.
2nd Vice – Excused Absence.
Sergeant at Arms – Honor Guard training extended until the end of June every Friday night at 6pm. Color Guard training will begin in June at the Austin Peay ROTC gym, details forthcoming. Additional volunteers needed for both.
Historian – Edgar Harrell, Indy Survivor Dinner at Sykes Funeral Home RSVP. Flyer shared with membership. 2018-2019 Post History Book Submitted to Department. Motion to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
Membership Chairman - 225 Members, 57 recent transfers in, 45 to contact from post 2000. Motion to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson.
Chaplain – Veterans Disability information available at the DAV in Nashville.
Standing Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Pack 510 & Troop 289 will be placing flags at Soldiers headstones at Greenwood Cemetery on 25 May 2019.
Special Committee Reports:
Old Business:
Officer Elections: Elections were held as posted for the previous 2 months, with announcements for the call of Nominations shared in meetings, Facebook, Newsletters and www.tnpost289.org.
2019-2020 Elected Officers:
Commander – David Zeveney
Adjutant – Sandra Empey
Service Officer – John Beck
Finance Officer – Larry Johnson
1st Vice – Bob Grigsby
2nd Vice – Ernest Schmidt
Historian – Robert Lamon
Chaplain – Carmen Cherry
Sergeant at Arms – Bob Sisson
Membership Chairman – Tony Walters
Officer Inductions: Chuck Clark, Post 7 Commander inducted all newly elected officers (except 2nd Vice Ernest Schmidt (absent)
Guest Speaker(s):
For the good of the Legion:
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: Time adjourned:
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster attached
Meeting Minutes: April Meeting minutes not available.
Finance Report: April balance $2,395. Motion to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Grigsby. Detailed written report filed.
Visitors/First time attendees:
Sick/Shut in:
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Nothing new to report.
2nd Vice – Excused Absence.
Sergeant at Arms – Honor Guard training extended until the end of June every Friday night at 6pm. Color Guard training will begin in June at the Austin Peay ROTC gym, details forthcoming. Additional volunteers needed for both.
Historian – Edgar Harrell, Indy Survivor Dinner at Sykes Funeral Home RSVP. Flyer shared with membership. 2018-2019 Post History Book Submitted to Department. Motion to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
Membership Chairman - 225 Members, 57 recent transfers in, 45 to contact from post 2000. Motion to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson.
Chaplain – Veterans Disability information available at the DAV in Nashville.
Standing Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Pack 510 & Troop 289 will be placing flags at Soldiers headstones at Greenwood Cemetery on 25 May 2019.
Special Committee Reports:
Old Business:
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft.
- Securing of rifles for the Honor Guard Team – Pending final approval from TACOM.
- Unit 289 Auxiliary is hosting a poppy awareness & donation table on Fort Campbell 24&25 May looking for volunteers to help make poppies and represent the post either day. Department
- New & transferred members voted on and accepted, written list filed.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at William O. Beach Civic Center @ 10am, Post 289 will be presenting a wreath.
- Americanism & Youth activity – Flag advocacy as part of the Mayor Night Lights 530pm – 8pm 12 June @ Bel Aire Park & 8 July @ Summit Heights. Volunteers needed to help teach and share with the community Flag folding and advocacy.
Officer Elections: Elections were held as posted for the previous 2 months, with announcements for the call of Nominations shared in meetings, Facebook, Newsletters and www.tnpost289.org.
2019-2020 Elected Officers:
Commander – David Zeveney
Adjutant – Sandra Empey
Service Officer – John Beck
Finance Officer – Larry Johnson
1st Vice – Bob Grigsby
2nd Vice – Ernest Schmidt
Historian – Robert Lamon
Chaplain – Carmen Cherry
Sergeant at Arms – Bob Sisson
Membership Chairman – Tony Walters
Officer Inductions: Chuck Clark, Post 7 Commander inducted all newly elected officers (except 2nd Vice Ernest Schmidt (absent)
Guest Speaker(s):
For the good of the Legion:
- Department Convention ½ June in Franklin. Early registration has ended, members can register at the door.
- Auxiliary Finance Officer Sue Johnson, requested support for the Veterans Welcome Home Celebration 18-22 September.
- 3-4 June Tennessee Legion College
- Post 7 Hosts a breakfast at the VFW 7-11 am
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
April 2019 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 15 April 2019
Time convened: 1818 Time adjourned: 1923
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Meeting Minutes: March minutes read, motioned to accept by Douglas Kirby, 2nd by Bob Grigsby with the correction of Scoutmaster Blue changed to Cubmaster James Wood by Ernest Schmidt.
Finance Report: March Finance report read by 1st Vice in excused absence of Finance Officer, motioned to accept by Fae Casper, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
Visitors/First time attendees: Robert Smith (New Member), Bill Vanderwege
Sick/Shut in: Jerry Colbert, Melanie Sadie – Mother passed, Fae Casper – recovering from hospitalization
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Report read motioned to accept by Fae Casper, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
2nd Vice – No report
Sergeant at Arms – Recommended moving to action steps to re-coop funds from Timothy Himburg for the cost of un-refundable uniform and cleaning charges. Motion was made by Fae Casper and 2nd by Sandra Empey to move forward with re-coopment of funds. Member had already been notified via telephone conversation with the Sgt at Arms. Next step is a certified letter to Timothy Himburg.
Historian – Report Read & Accepted motioned to accept by Fae Casper, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Information provided on Eagle Scout presentation at Fort Campbell. Certificates presented to Robert Lamon and Bob Grigsby for their support of the Blue and Gold Ceremony. Discussed Scout camp location. COR responsibilities are relinquished from Ernest Schmidt to Douglas Kirby as of 12 April 2019. Motioned to accept by David Bjelic, 2nd by Fae Casper
Special Committee Reports:
JROTC (Chairman - Adjutant) – 3 remaining ceremonies for the year posted in newsletter.
Old Business:
New Business:
Guest Speaker(s): None
For the good of the Legion:
Upcoming events: 27 April 2019 1pm 6th district Convention, 18 May Retiree Appreciation Day Fort Campbell 11-4. 21 May 2019 Post Elections, 1-2 June Department Convention, 3-4 June Tennessee Legion College
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: 1818 Time adjourned: 1923
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Meeting Minutes: March minutes read, motioned to accept by Douglas Kirby, 2nd by Bob Grigsby with the correction of Scoutmaster Blue changed to Cubmaster James Wood by Ernest Schmidt.
Finance Report: March Finance report read by 1st Vice in excused absence of Finance Officer, motioned to accept by Fae Casper, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
Visitors/First time attendees: Robert Smith (New Member), Bill Vanderwege
Sick/Shut in: Jerry Colbert, Melanie Sadie – Mother passed, Fae Casper – recovering from hospitalization
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Report read motioned to accept by Fae Casper, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
2nd Vice – No report
Sergeant at Arms – Recommended moving to action steps to re-coop funds from Timothy Himburg for the cost of un-refundable uniform and cleaning charges. Motion was made by Fae Casper and 2nd by Sandra Empey to move forward with re-coopment of funds. Member had already been notified via telephone conversation with the Sgt at Arms. Next step is a certified letter to Timothy Himburg.
Historian – Report Read & Accepted motioned to accept by Fae Casper, 2nd by Bob Grigsby.
Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Information provided on Eagle Scout presentation at Fort Campbell. Certificates presented to Robert Lamon and Bob Grigsby for their support of the Blue and Gold Ceremony. Discussed Scout camp location. COR responsibilities are relinquished from Ernest Schmidt to Douglas Kirby as of 12 April 2019. Motioned to accept by David Bjelic, 2nd by Fae Casper
Special Committee Reports:
JROTC (Chairman - Adjutant) – 3 remaining ceremonies for the year posted in newsletter.
Old Business:
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft
- Securing of rifles for the Honor Guard Team – Pending final approval from TACOM.
- Recommended changes to the Constitution & By-Laws to specifically outline requirements, duties and timeliness of financial audit. Motioned to table until elections by Fae Casper.
- Elections will be held May 21st. Vacant position for Service Officer.
New Business:
- New members voted on and accepted. Ben Zegiri, Joshua Hill, Robert Baker
- National Commander Recruiter pin presented to Tony Walters
- Presented by Ernest Schmidt – plan to adopt a cemetery on Needmore Road which has WWII, Korean & Vietnam Veterans buried in it. Proposed project to clean –up and maintain semi-annually. Motioned to accept by Bob Grigsby, 2nd by Tony Walters after exact location of the cemetery is presented to the membership.
Guest Speaker(s): None
For the good of the Legion:
Upcoming events: 27 April 2019 1pm 6th district Convention, 18 May Retiree Appreciation Day Fort Campbell 11-4. 21 May 2019 Post Elections, 1-2 June Department Convention, 3-4 June Tennessee Legion College
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
March 2019 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 - 19 March 2019
Time convened: 1818 Time adjourned
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Meeting Minutes: February minutes read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Ernest Schmidt.
Finance Report: February report read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Fae Casper.
Visitors/First time attendees: Dick Pryor, Sekou Toure, Rob Hersh-NRA & Scouting, David Johnson, guest speakers Nikki Prodromos-S3Shop.org, Astra Eaglin-Parker House. Den master Robert Blue (Pack 510) thanked the post for all its support.
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Report read on membership 142 members.
Sergeant at Arms – Report Read & Accepted to include increased practices to every Friday starting in April
Historian – Report Read & Accepted
Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Verbal report given, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson
Webmaster: Discussed the need for identifying sources, names of individuals on photos etc, when submitting them to the Webmaster, Facebook Editor & Historian for accuracy & clarity.
Special Committee Reports:
JROTC (Chairman - Adjutant) – Final list of ceremonies and presenters provided. 1st Ceremony was completed 16 March by Fae Casper.
National Commander Tour (Chairman - Fae Casper, Commander) Resolved final report given
Financial Audit (Chairman – Larry Jonson) – Resolved report given
Proposed - Buddy Check Week Committee (Chairman – Larry Johnson) Resolved report given
Old Business:
New Business:
Guest Speaker(s):
Nikki Prodromos S3Shop.org Combat Recovery, Astra Eaglin Parker House, both speakers discussed what their programs offer to Veterans in the community. Ms Eaglin mentioned that 2 May was the Big Payback, 1 day a year that Tennessee Non-Profits have an online donation date. There will be a rally downtown Clarksville 2 May for the Big Pay Back.
For the good of the Legion:
25 March Weather Spotter training, 29 March 2019 Mission BBQ free meal for Vietnam Veterans, 27 April 2019 1pm 6th district Convention, 21 May 2019 Post Elections, 1-2 June Department Convention, 3-4 June Tennessee Legion College
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: 1818 Time adjourned
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Meeting Minutes: February minutes read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Ernest Schmidt.
Finance Report: February report read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Fae Casper.
Visitors/First time attendees: Dick Pryor, Sekou Toure, Rob Hersh-NRA & Scouting, David Johnson, guest speakers Nikki Prodromos-S3Shop.org, Astra Eaglin-Parker House. Den master Robert Blue (Pack 510) thanked the post for all its support.
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Report read on membership 142 members.
Sergeant at Arms – Report Read & Accepted to include increased practices to every Friday starting in April
Historian – Report Read & Accepted
Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman – Verbal report given, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson
Webmaster: Discussed the need for identifying sources, names of individuals on photos etc, when submitting them to the Webmaster, Facebook Editor & Historian for accuracy & clarity.
Special Committee Reports:
JROTC (Chairman - Adjutant) – Final list of ceremonies and presenters provided. 1st Ceremony was completed 16 March by Fae Casper.
National Commander Tour (Chairman - Fae Casper, Commander) Resolved final report given
Financial Audit (Chairman – Larry Jonson) – Resolved report given
Proposed - Buddy Check Week Committee (Chairman – Larry Johnson) Resolved report given
Old Business:
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft.
- Securing of rifles for the Honor Guard Team – Paperwork approved by National, pending new policies to take affect before post can proceed. No change.
- Need for storage unit – Resolved storage unit secured
- Recommended changes to the Constitution & By-Laws to specifically outline requirements, duties and timeliness of financial audit. Members recommended to make adjustments to recommendations. Topic tabled until December to be re-presented to membership. Discussed but not finalized to present to post for voting. - no update
New Business:
- New members voted on and accepted
- Motion to purchase new flags for color guard motioned by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Jerry Colbert, approval by majority vote.3) Carmen Cherry offered 2 $500 scholarships for JROTC Cadets. Discussion concluded that it would be in conjunction with the Frederick B. Bowling JROTC Cadet of the Year. Funds would be given to the Finance Officer and separate checks presented by Carmen Cherry to the awardees.
- Nominations for elections should be turned in to the Commander or Adjutant for the 2019-2020 election. Ballots available to the membership NLT April 16th for review. Elections will be held May 21st followed by inductions.
Guest Speaker(s):
Nikki Prodromos S3Shop.org Combat Recovery, Astra Eaglin Parker House, both speakers discussed what their programs offer to Veterans in the community. Ms Eaglin mentioned that 2 May was the Big Payback, 1 day a year that Tennessee Non-Profits have an online donation date. There will be a rally downtown Clarksville 2 May for the Big Pay Back.
For the good of the Legion:
25 March Weather Spotter training, 29 March 2019 Mission BBQ free meal for Vietnam Veterans, 27 April 2019 1pm 6th district Convention, 21 May 2019 Post Elections, 1-2 June Department Convention, 3-4 June Tennessee Legion College
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
February 2019 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 - 19 February 2019
Time convened: 1814 Time adjourned: 2022
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Meeting Minutes: January minutes read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Chuck Cook.
Finance Report: January report read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson.
Visitors/First time attendees: Richard Jackson – new proposed member, Jason Empey – current member, Sandra Empey – current member, John Beck – proposed transfer in, Jason Randolph – guest/son of Bob Grigsby, Brad Flanery – guest speaker Combat Reboot.
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Report read & accepted
Sergeant at Arms – Report Read & Accepted
Historian – Report Read & Accepted
Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman - (Report given by Committee Chairman & Troop Scoutmaster-Scott Eldridge) Troop is coordinating with TN Veterans Home to volunteer, Saturday, 23 March 4-6pm, Blue & Gold Ceremony, requested National Commanders Committee review the idea of the Troop Boy Scouts selling camp cards at event. Motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson.
Special Committee Reports:
JROTC (Chairman - Adjutant) – Details for award ceremonies received, continued coordination
Centennial Celebration (Chairman - Membership Chairman) – motioned to dissolve as the Centennial Celebration is complete.
National Commander Tour (Chairman - Fae Casper, Commander) – Tour rescheduled for March, Post visit on the 17th. Meeting are every Thursday nights @ 6pm at Daymar.
Financial Audit (Chairman – Larry Jonson) – no updates
Proposed - Buddy Check Week Committee (Chairman – Larry Johnson) Discussed agenda and asked for volunteers. Approved.
Old Business:
New Business:
1) Membership Pin awarded to Ernest Schmidt for recruiting 3 new members
2) New members voted on and accepted: Richard Jackson – new member (recruiter Carmen Cherry), John Beck – transfer in.
3) Carmen Cherry offered 2 $500 scholarships for JROTC Cadets. Discussion concluded that it would be in conjunction with the Frederick B. Bowling JROTC Cadet of the Year. Funds would be given to the Finance Officer and separate checks presented by Carmen Cherry to the awardees.
4) Nominations for elections should be turned in to the Commander or Adjutant for the 2019-2020 election. Ballots available to the membership NLT April 16th for review. Elections will be held May 21st followed by inductions.
Guest Speaker: Brad Flannery – Combat Reboot Alliance
For the good of the Legion: Boys State 19-25 May. Online registration required by delegates deadline approaching. Membership discussed ways to sponsor, further discussion required and committee planning proposed for 2020. Douglas Kirby proposed connecting with the Director of High School Curriculum.
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: 1814 Time adjourned: 2022
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Meeting Minutes: January minutes read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Chuck Cook.
Finance Report: January report read, motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson.
Visitors/First time attendees: Richard Jackson – new proposed member, Jason Empey – current member, Sandra Empey – current member, John Beck – proposed transfer in, Jason Randolph – guest/son of Bob Grigsby, Brad Flanery – guest speaker Combat Reboot.
Executive Reports:
1st Vice – Report read & accepted
Sergeant at Arms – Report Read & Accepted
Historian – Report Read & Accepted
Committee Reports:
Scouting Committee Chairman - (Report given by Committee Chairman & Troop Scoutmaster-Scott Eldridge) Troop is coordinating with TN Veterans Home to volunteer, Saturday, 23 March 4-6pm, Blue & Gold Ceremony, requested National Commanders Committee review the idea of the Troop Boy Scouts selling camp cards at event. Motioned to accept by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Bob Sisson.
Special Committee Reports:
JROTC (Chairman - Adjutant) – Details for award ceremonies received, continued coordination
Centennial Celebration (Chairman - Membership Chairman) – motioned to dissolve as the Centennial Celebration is complete.
National Commander Tour (Chairman - Fae Casper, Commander) – Tour rescheduled for March, Post visit on the 17th. Meeting are every Thursday nights @ 6pm at Daymar.
Financial Audit (Chairman – Larry Jonson) – no updates
Proposed - Buddy Check Week Committee (Chairman – Larry Johnson) Discussed agenda and asked for volunteers. Approved.
Old Business:
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft.
- Securing of rifles for the Honor Guard Team – Paperwork approved by National, pending new policies to take affect before post can proceed.
- Commander presented the need to have a storage unit for collection of post assets. Motioned and accepted by members that it was an acceptable expenditure of post funds. Pending bids. – no update
- Recommended changes to the Constitution & By-Laws to specifically outline requirements, duties and timeliness of financial audit. Members recommended to make adjustments to recommendations. Topic tabled until December to be re-presented to membership. Discussed but not finalized to present to post for voting. - no update
- Volunteer Event planting trees on Fort Campbell, postposed from 23 February to 2 March
- 2nd Vice spoke to Mayor Pitts and there is an opportunity to secure a building on Trenton road – resolved building not available.
- Post storage unit request for bids – Carmen Cherry proposed 3 different bids, monthly fees: 41A bypass 8x12 $1 no climate control, I Storage 10x10 $110, climate control, US Storage 10x15 $120mo, 10x10 $127, climate control, 10x15 $110.50 climate control. Further proposal to review current funds before final decision. All storage units will require insurance. Mentioned by guest speaker USAA offers discount.
New Business:
1) Membership Pin awarded to Ernest Schmidt for recruiting 3 new members
2) New members voted on and accepted: Richard Jackson – new member (recruiter Carmen Cherry), John Beck – transfer in.
3) Carmen Cherry offered 2 $500 scholarships for JROTC Cadets. Discussion concluded that it would be in conjunction with the Frederick B. Bowling JROTC Cadet of the Year. Funds would be given to the Finance Officer and separate checks presented by Carmen Cherry to the awardees.
4) Nominations for elections should be turned in to the Commander or Adjutant for the 2019-2020 election. Ballots available to the membership NLT April 16th for review. Elections will be held May 21st followed by inductions.
Guest Speaker: Brad Flannery – Combat Reboot Alliance
For the good of the Legion: Boys State 19-25 May. Online registration required by delegates deadline approaching. Membership discussed ways to sponsor, further discussion required and committee planning proposed for 2020. Douglas Kirby proposed connecting with the Director of High School Curriculum.
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
January 2019 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 - 15 January 2019
Time convened: 1809 Time adjourned: 1948
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Sick & Shut in: Past 2nd Vice Ed Eaglin recovering in the hospital from open heart surgery.
Meeting Minutes: December minutes reviewed, motioned by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Kirby Douglas.
Finance Report: December finance report read, motioned by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Ernest Schmidt
Service Officer: Commander introduced Scott Eldridge as new Service Officer, membership approved selection.
Visitors: Comrade Joseph Lutz, 1st time attendee, current member
Executive Reports
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: 1809 Time adjourned: 1948
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Sick & Shut in: Past 2nd Vice Ed Eaglin recovering in the hospital from open heart surgery.
Meeting Minutes: December minutes reviewed, motioned by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Kirby Douglas.
Finance Report: December finance report read, motioned by Carmen Cherry, 2nd by Ernest Schmidt
Service Officer: Commander introduced Scott Eldridge as new Service Officer, membership approved selection.
Visitors: Comrade Joseph Lutz, 1st time attendee, current member
Executive Reports
- 1st Vice – Report on membership numbers
- Membership Chairman: Membership drive 21 January time and location to be announced unresolved, tabled until Executive Committee meeting.
- 2nd Vice: Scouting Report given
- Sergeant at Arms: Practices continue every Friday through January. Still recruiting, storage at Sykes Funeral Home of weapons once obtained.
- Historian: Working on the Centennial website – requesting honorable mention recommendations. Recommended CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289.
- Judge Advocate: Recommended changes to the Constitution & By-Laws to specifically outline requirements, duties and timeliness of financial audit. Members recommended to adjust recommendations. Topic tabled until December to be re-presented to membership. Discussed but not finalized to present to post for voting. - no update
- Oratorical Committee (Commander & Historian): Dissolved, no submission to Dept
- Law Enforcement Committee (1st Vice/2nd Vice): Dissolved, no submissions to Dept
- JROTC Committee (Adjutant) – Details for award ceremonies received, continues coordination with schools by committee chair.
- Centennial Celebration (Membership Chairman & 2nd Vice) – Presented subcommittee positions and names.
- National Commander Tour (Fae Casper, Commander) – January tour postponed follow-up when give the updated tour dates.
- Special Committee formed for financial audit – Volunteered Fae Casper, Bob Grigsby, Kirby Douglas. – no updates
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar is in draft.
- Securing of rifles and ammo for the Honor Guard Team: Paperwork awaiting signatures.
- Recommendation to purchase music for the ceremonies as a back up to live instruments. – Resolved post resources and Bugle player currently available, purchase declined.
- Commander presented the need to have a storage unit for collection of post assets. Motioned and accepted by members that it was an acceptable expenditure of post funds. Pending bids. – no update
- Commander and 1st Vice awarded 5 consecutive year pins to Robert Lamon and Chuck Cook.
- New members voted in: David Henricksen, Robert Blue, Bonnie Wise
- Carmen Cherry offered to purchase Banner for the post
- Carmen Cherry offered to purchase banner for Troop 289
- Bob Grigsby offered to coordinate a guest speaker “Combat Reboot Recovery”. Recommendation approved.
- 2nd Vice spoke to Mayor Pitts and there is an opportunity to secure a building on Trenton road, more details forthcoming.
- Bob Grigsby has stepped forward and volunteered to be the Newsletter Chairman and Webmaster, membership approved.
- Billie Zeveney opened to the membership an opportunity to participate in Americanism month by planting trees with Fort Campbell’s DPW 1,000 tree initiative 9-23 February. Potential volunteers included Billie Zeveney, Carmen Cherry, Kirby Douglas Scott Eldridge. Approved by membership to plan event.
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
December 2018 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 - 18 December 2018
Time convened: 1807 Time adjourned:
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Sick & Shut in: Past 2nd Vice Ed Eaglin Open heart surgery, card and flowers sent. Jerry Colbert
Meeting Minutes: November minutes read, motioned and accepted.
Finance Report: November finance report read, motioned and accepted.
Executive Reports:
New members voted in: David Henricksen, Robert Blue, Bonnie Wise
Guest Speaker: None
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: 1807 Time adjourned:
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Sick & Shut in: Past 2nd Vice Ed Eaglin Open heart surgery, card and flowers sent. Jerry Colbert
Meeting Minutes: November minutes read, motioned and accepted.
Finance Report: November finance report read, motioned and accepted.
Executive Reports:
- 1st Vice – National is offering a $5 incentive for the post for each expired member who renews
- Membership Chairman – Membership drive 21 January time and location to be announced
- 2nd Vice – Excused absence. Charter for Cub Scout Troop 289 $40 needed from the post finance officer.
- Sergeant at Arms – Initial uniform orders received. First practice proposed for 4 January 6pm @ Sykes funeral home. Confirmation pending.
- Historian –Not in attendance
- Judge Advocate – Recommended changes to the Constitution & By-Laws to specifically outline requirements, duties and timeliness of financial audit. Members recommended to make adjustments to recommendations. Topic tabled until December to be re-presented to membership. Discussed but not finalized to present to post for voting.
- American Legion Auxiliary President – Spoke on recommendation of 1st Vice to sponsor Scouts of America (Female only pack). It will be taken back to the American Legion Auxiliary members for review. Declined to take on task, new unit without its own charter at this time challenges to establish internal plans.
- Oratorical Committee(Commander & Historian) – No update
- Law Enforcement Committee (1st Vice/2nd Vice) – No update
- JROTC Committee (Adjutant) – Pending details for awards ceremonies in January.
- Centennial Celebration (Membership Chairman & 2nd Vice) - Conflict with the Buffalo Soldier Annual Dinner & Dance voted to move forward will plans.
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft.
- Sergeant at Arms cannot obtain rifles and ammo for the Honor Guard Team until there is a full team. After 1st mtg paperwork will be submitted
- Recommendation to purchase music for the ceremonies as a back up to live instruments. Recommendation to research price
- Special Committee formed for National Commanders Visit – Fae Casper & Ernest Schmidt
- Special Committee formed for Financial audit – volunteered Fae Casper, Bob Grigsby, Douglas Kirby
- Commander presented the need to have a storage unit for collection of post assets. Motioned and accepted by members that it was an acceptable expenditure of post funds. Pending bids.
New members voted in: David Henricksen, Robert Blue, Bonnie Wise
Guest Speaker: None
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
November 2018 Meeting Minutes
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 - 20 November 2018
Time convened: 1803 Time adjourned: 1915
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Chaplain – Not in attendance. No contact with Chaplain voted by membership since July. Carmen Cherry has offered to move from Service Officer, Commander accepted transfer of positions.
Meeting Minutes: October minutes read, motioned and accepted.
Sick & Shut in: Past 2nd Vice Ed Eaglin will have Open heart surgery, Commander requested Finance Officer to send card and flowers. Post Chaplain Carmen Cherry has walking pneumonia.
Introductions: Welcome and introduction of new members, 1st time attendees & guests. Honorary guests. Merrie Morrison, Robert Huntley and Larry Bolden
Executive Reports:
Meeting adjourned by the Commander
Time convened: 1803 Time adjourned: 1915
Attendance: Officer roll call, Sign in roster
Chaplain – Not in attendance. No contact with Chaplain voted by membership since July. Carmen Cherry has offered to move from Service Officer, Commander accepted transfer of positions.
Meeting Minutes: October minutes read, motioned and accepted.
Sick & Shut in: Past 2nd Vice Ed Eaglin will have Open heart surgery, Commander requested Finance Officer to send card and flowers. Post Chaplain Carmen Cherry has walking pneumonia.
Introductions: Welcome and introduction of new members, 1st time attendees & guests. Honorary guests. Merrie Morrison, Robert Huntley and Larry Bolden
Executive Reports:
- 1st Vice – Current stats on memberships and 6th in Department
- 2nd Vice – Reported on National American Legion Boys Scout Chairman Meeting. Middle TN Boy Scouts creating 2 new Troops in the spring in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community. Further discussion if Post 289 will be picking up sponsorship of pack. Updates reported for Pack 510.
- Finance Report: October Finance report read, motioned, and accepted.
- Sergeant at Arms – Report on the color guard. Orders placed for uniforms. Additional new members volunteered and will have uniforms ordered. Requirements on accepting uniforms and expected participation.
- Historian –Not in attendance
- Service Officer – Carmen Cherry has resigned as Service Officer. Post has an opening to fill.
- Judge Advocate – Recommended changes to the Constitution & By-Laws to specifically outline requirements, duties and timeliness of financial audit. Members recommended to make adjustments to recommendations. Topic tabled until December to be re-presented to membership.
- American Legion Auxiliary President – Spoke on recommendation of 1st Vice to sponsor Scouts of America (Female only pack). It will be taken back to the American Legion Auxiliary members for review. Request donations of deployed troops NLT 10 December items such as toiletries, sunflower seeds, board games, etc.
- Oratorical Committee(Commander & Historian) – Department has sent packets to the schools
- Law Enforcement Committee (1st Vice/2nd Vice) – Packets eMailed and USPS to Clarksville Police Department, CMC Sheriff’s Department, Clarksville Fire Rescue, Clarksville Emergency Medical Services, Clarksville Emergency Management Agency.
- JROTC Committee (Adjutant) – Pending details for awards ceremonies in January. Additional awards ordered in preparation.
- Centennial Celebration (Membership Chairman & 2nd Vice) - February dance committee formed and meets regularly. Membership noted that there is a conflict with the Buffalo Soldier Annual Dinner & Dance. Tickets are now available online.
- American Legion Auxiliary Committee (Fae Casper) Recommendation to resolve committee as the American Legion Auxiliary has been Chartered. Motioned, seconded and accepted.
- Commander working on a written partnership agreement for CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 and Daymar. – In draft.
- Sergeant at Arms cannot obtain rifles and ammo for the Honor Guard Team until there is a full team. Working on building a team in order to submit paperwork.
- Recommendation to purchase music for the ceremonies as a back up to live instruments. No update
- American Legion Service Officer – VSO @ Veterans Plaza, DAV has certification, ask why American Legion does not have a certified officer at post level. – No update
- Naming of the Post – Fort Campbell vs. Clarksville & CSM Gary W. Crisp – Department and District say there is a requirement to do a supplemental charter due to the original location. Pending Department approval
- Commander presented the need to have a storage unit for collection of post assets. Motioned and accepted by members that it was an acceptable expenditure of post funds. Finance Officer will look for options.
- Department has enlisted the joint efforts of post 7,143 and 289 to host the American Legion National Commander in January. Special Committee formed – volunteers Ernest Schmidt and Fae Casper
Meeting adjourned by the Commander