Post 3 Meeting Notes, January 2025

Regular Meeting of American Legion Post 3

Lincoln Elks Lodge #80

January 14, 2025

Commander Bruce Gubser opened the January 14, 2025 meeting of

American Legion Post 3 at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Elks Lodge 80 with 25-

30 Legionnaires and guests present. Several first-time attendees were

recognized and allowed to introduce themselves.

Also introduced as a visitor was Past Department Commander Don  Suchy from Valparaiso.

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

The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved.

Ed Schnabel gave the financial report for the month ending December 31, 2024, showing a balance of $48,352.88. It was approved and filed for

review.

Adjutant Schnabel reported 2025 membership as 856, a little over 80% of goal.

Dr. Jackson gave an Americanism report.

Gerry Wolf reported for the Memorial Squad. He said that it had been a

slow December for funerals.

Commander Gubser reported that SAL Commander Brendan Moore had

been hospitalized with some heart problems.

Fred Craigie reported for the SAL. He said that they had conducted

another Christmas Cash give-away and that their membership stood at

about 95% of goal.

Fred Craigie announced that Rick McLaughlin had been selected as the

2024 recipient of Voiture 103’s Distinguished Service Award. Since Rick

was not able to attend the Voiture 103 Christmas Party, Fred called him

forward and presented him with his award.

Commander Gubser reported for the Legion Riders, He indicated that they would be having another rifle raffle with the drawing to be at their Poker Run on August 23rd. If any member would like to purchase tickets, please contact any Legion Rider.

Wendy Gumb presented her concerns about a few items and asked for the surveys she had passed out earlier.

The Chaplain read TAPS, and the meeting was closed in proper form

shortly after 7:30 PM.

Steve Bartos, Recorder