Meeting called to order by Cmdr Nick at 7:30 PM in the back room of "The Bank".

Opening Prayer read by Erv H.

Last months (February's) minutes read by Adj. John D.

Approved.

Finance Committee Report by Ralph J.

The Legion will be sending a Sartell High School student to Boys State.

The Sauk Rapids High School requested a donation to their drug free graduation party.

Ralph responded to a request to how Firearm training costs have been covered. Ralph reported the last time a request for funds was received was in 2002.

Motion to approve the Finance Officers report, Paul S.

2nd by Don T. Approved

2006 Membership Report by Erv H.

We stand at 141 paid members. Our goal is 143.

Sick Call: Bill Nelson. Due to illness and Bills work with the Legion, his dues will be covered by the Legion.

Old Business

Nick D. posted nine (9) letters to ask for donations. No replies have been received.

The CMDR listed the cost of items requested at the last meeting:
Legion Caps $37
Vests $30 Plus set up charges
Winter Legion Jacket $75 Plus set up charges
Summer Legion Jacket $38 Plus set up charges
This includes all patches and stitching)
Contact the CMDR if interested in ordering any or all these items.

New Business

The 6th District Convention is to be held at Pine River on June 2 - 4, 2006. The Cmdr asked for delegates by the next meeting.
To repair the flags, Legionnaire Paul Schaefer has volunteered his house. The repairs will happen on April 11th at 6:30 PM. The address is 3802 Riviera RD, Sartell (320) 260-2299. We could use a lot of help.
The CMDR has setup a meat raffle on April 1st (no fooling). The raffle is at "The Bank" at 11 am and should last about 2 hours or so. If you wish to help out, contact John Denney at (651) 343-0203. The funds will be used for Legion Baseball.
Nominations for Officers in the Sartell American Legion will start at next month's meeting. Please nominate a candidate or volunteer yourself.

Closing prayer read by Erv H.

Attendees: Don Thompson, Ralph Janski, Charles Haselkamp, Warren Nikodym, Erv Haehnel, Paul Schaefer and John Denney.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:10 PM

John Denney, Adjutant