Post 3 Meeting Notes, December 2025

Regular Meeting of American Legion Post 3
December 9, 2025 - Lincoln Elks Lodge #80

Commander Ron Hindmand opened the December 9, 2025, meeting of American Legion Post 3 at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Elks Lodge 80 with 24 Legionnaires present.

Introduced were unexpected visitors at tonight’s meeting --- Department Commander, Judy Walters, and National Executive Committeeman, Jim Costello. 

Also introduced was a recent transfer into Post 3 --- Lynn Anderson. He did a brief self-introduction.

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

The minutes of the November 11, 2025, meeting were read and approved.

In the absence of the Finance Officer, Commander Hindmand gave an abbreviated financial report for November.

Ed Schnabel reported that 2026 membership tonight stood at 723 --- 77% of goal. Commander Hindmand reported on recent efforts to encourage Post 500 members to “transfer” or “renew and transfer” into Post 3. He encouraged all present to do what they could to retain and recruit members.

Commander Hindmand reported on the recently concluded Post 3 participation in Salvation Army Bellringing. Several bellringers were present and were asked to stand and be recognized.

Commander Hindmand reported that the Area C Oratorical Contest was held on December 7thin Seward. Contestants were present from four districts in Area C, and our contestant finished in 4thplace. Ron pointed out that the winner of the Area C contest (from Waverly) was very good --- and that the department finals will be held at the Mid-Year Conference in Norfolk in January.

Gerry Wolf reported for the Honor Guard and indicated that they had participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the State Capitol.

Brendan Moore reported for the Sons of the American Legion. Squadron 3 membership stands at 131, and they need only 3 more members to attain their membership goal. He also reported on their Thanksgiving charitable giving project.

Brendan also reported on the Big 10 Blood Drive. Wisconsin won out this year.

It was announced that the 40/8 would hold its Christmas Party next Tuesday.

Commander Hindmand read a statement pertaining to a document filed last week in the district court to the effect that --- Last week on 3 December 2025 a document was filed in the Lancaster District Court “American Legion Post 1919 vs The American Legion Department of Nebraska.” Listed Plaintiffs were two members of Post 1919 and one member of Post 3. Listed Defendants were 13 American Legion members including 8 from Post 3 and 21 individuals associated with the Lincoln Baseball Association. As this is a pending case, we will not discuss it further.  As Commander of Post 3, he would be the contact for any questions or announcements. The case number of this document should you want details is: D02C12500042333.

Commander Hindmand announced some modified office hours over the holidays.

Bartos read TAPS, and the meeting was closed in proper form at 7:30 PM.

Steve Bartos

Recorder