Post 3 Meeting Notes, February 2026

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Regular Meeting of American Legion Post 3

Lincoln Elks Lodge #80

June 9, 2026

Commander Ron Hindmand opened the June 9, 2026,

meeting of American Legion Post 3 at 7:00 PM at the

Lincoln Elks Lodge 80 with about 25 Legionnaires present.

Introduced as a new member and providing a brief self-

introduction was Larry Poppema.

Veterans of the various war eras were asked to stand and

be recognized.

The minutes of the May 12 th April meeting of Post 3 were

read and approved.

Finance Officer Bruce Gubser gave the financial report for

May showing a balance on hand of $ 46,598.00

For the Legion Riders, Bruce reported on a number of

activities, including the Ride 250 across the state which is

taking place this coming weekend.

Adjutant Steve Fowles reported 2026 membership at 894 -

-- 95.3% of goal.

Dr. Jackson gave an Americanism report.

Steve Bartos indicated that he hadn’t heard any bad

reports about Boys State, so it must have gone well.

Commander Hindmand reported that we still have 2

participants scheduled to attend the Junior Law Cadet

program.

Squadron 3 Commander Brendan Moore reported briefly

for the SAL. No meetings until September.

Gerry Wolf reported for the Memorial Squad. In addition

to funeral details, they have a number of activities coming

up --- including the Veterans Music Festival and the flag-

raising following completion of the Ride 250.

Ron Hoppes made brief comments about the Stephen

Ministries.

Commander Hindmand went over a long list of activities

coming up in June, July, and August.

Commander Hindmand read the “convention call” for the

upcoming Department Convention to be held June 25-28

in Columbus. He reported that District 15’s delegate

strength at the convention will be 11 delegates plus an

additional vote for several department officers if present

and registered.

Using a Power-Point presentation for reference,

Commander Hindmand reviewed several resolutions that

will be considered at the department convention.

Commander Hindmand presented the uncontested slate of

candidates who had been nominated at the May meeting. They were as follows:

Commander --- Ron Hindmand

1st Vice Commander --- Rich Lemmerman

2nd Vice Commander --- John Ottoson

Executive Committeeman (3-year term) --- Ed Schnabel

Upon motion by Craigie and a proper second, the adjutant

was directed to cast a single ballot representing a

unanimous vote for the entire slate of candidates as

presented. The motion carried.

The chaplain read the TAPS report, and the meeting was

closed at about 8:00 PM.

Steve Bartos

Recorder