Post 3 Meeting Notes, February 2026

Regular Meeting of American Legion Post 3
Lincoln Elks Lodge #80 - February 10, 2026

Commander Ron Hindmand opened the February 10, 2026, meeting of American Legion Post 3 at 6:30 PM at the Lincoln Elks Lodge 80 with about 30 Legionnaires and guests present.

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

Past Post 3, District 15, and Department commanders were asked to stand and be recognized. Guests introduced included Doug Frahm, Martin Neal, Eric Martin, Judy Walters, Jim Costello, Richard Colson, and Don Nelson.

Department Commander Judy Walters presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Gerry Wolf recognizing his dedication to Post 3, specifically mentioning his work producing the Post 3 monthly email newsletter.

Department Commander Judy Walters presented a plaque to Bruce Gubser recognizing Lincoln American Legion Riders Chapter 3 for their participation in the effort to raise money for the Children and Youth Foundation.

Commander Hindmand presented a desktop memento to Ed Schnabel, recognizing his years of service to Post 3 as Adjutant and Finance Officer.

Commander Walters presented a Special Americanism Citation to Post 3.

Commander Walters addressed the meeting and made comments on membership, the recently concluded American Legion workshop om Indianapolis, and the upcoming national convention.

Department Adjutant Eric Martin was introduced, and he made remarks on several topics. Including some current legislative issues. He also commented that the department website was being updated.

National Executive Committeeman Jim Costello was introduced and made a few remarks. He indicated that National Vice Commander Jerry Landkammer was going to have a homecoming event at the Department Convention in June.

The following candidates for office made remarks:

Doug Frahm for Department Commander

Richard Colson for Department Senior Vice Commander

Martin Neal for Department Senior Vice Commander

Bruce Gubser for Area C Vice Commander

Don Nelson for Area C Vice Commander

Jim Costello for National Executive Committee

The visiting candidates for office were given the opportunity to depart.

Fred Craigie and Steve Bartos were nominated to be recommended as delegates to the national convention. By show of hands, Bartos was recommended as the delegate and Craigie was recommended as the alternate.

Rich Lemmerman was elected to a 2-yeat term as the next District 15 Commander. John Ottoson was elected to a 2-year term as the next District 15 Vice Commander.

The times and locations of several upcoming events were approved.

Adjutant Steve Fowles reported that Post 3 membership stood at 858 --- 91.47% of our goal. The 85% target date is tomorrow.

Finance Officer Bruce Gubser gave a brief financial report. Legion Riders Chapter 3  Director Bruce also reported on some Legion Rider activities, including the annual poker run and two raffles.

Commander Hindmand announced that we currently had two applicants for the Jr. Law Cadet Program.

Wendy Gumb suggested that the post recognize a veteran-owned business each month.

Chaplain Jackson read TAPS, and the meeting was closed in proper form at about 7:40 PM.

Steve Bartos

Recorder