Post 3 Meeting Notes, November 2024

Commander Bruce Gubser opened the November 12, 2024 American Legion Post 3 meeting at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Elks Lodge 80 with 20-25 Legionnaires and guests present.

Veterans of the various war eras were asked to stand and be recognized.

The minutes of the October meeting were read and approved.

Ed Schnabel gave the financial report for the month ending October 31, 2024; and it was approved and filed for review.

Membership was reported as 678.

Dr. Jackson gave an Americanism report.

Ron Hindmand reported on Salvation Army Bellringers and indicated that Post 3 is signed up to cover a number of locations on several days in early December.

It was announced that due to the illness of a contestant, the District 15 oratorical contest had been postponed to November 19th.

Gerry Wolf reported for the Memorial Squad. A flag retirement was held November 9th. In addition to funeral details, the Memorial Squad led the Lincoln Veterans Parade and participated in the Veterans Gratitude Service at St. Marks Church.

Brendan Moore reported for the Sons of the American Legion and indicated they were planning to do some charitable giving for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Commander Gubser reported for the American Legion Riders. Almost $6,000 was raised in conjunction with their poker run activities. The money is going to be divided between the American Legion National Emergency Fund and the Wheels for Warriors program.

Commander Gubser read a statement regarding identical complaints filed with the national headquarters by several American Legion posts in District 12 alleging some kind of wrongdoing by Post 3 in regard to American Legion baseball and operations in the department headquarters. He indicated an investigation is underway and further updates will be provided when available.

Ed Muggy pitched the Elks raffle.

The Chaplain read TAPS, and the meeting was closed in proper form at about 7:35 PM.

Steve Bartos, Recorder