American Legion Post 277
Sartell, MN

SARTELL AMERICAN LEGION
Lester McNeal Post 277
Sartell, MN
17 May, 2007

Meeting called to order by Cmdr Paul at 7:30 PM at the Sartell Bowling Alley.

Opening Prayer read by Snuffy.

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

    Motion by Nick D, 2nd by Snuffy. The minutes were Approved.

Guests:

    Ann Doyscher-Domres and Tim O'Driscoll presented their ideas for the 2007 Memorial Day observance. The ceremony will start around 9:00 AM at the Veterans Park in Sartell on 28 May, 2007. The Agenda will be posted on the Legion website. The Flag Bearers are requested to be at the park by 8:00AM for rehearsal.
    The Service is part of Sartell.s Centennial Celebration and a large crowd is expected. Upwards of 150 people. The Legion will supply refreshments, Chuck H. volunteered to get all the goodies together. He and Snuffy will make sure the Flags are posted at the local Cemeteries.

Membership: Stands at 134, reported by Nick D.

Finance Committee Report by Ralph J.

    Motion to approve the Finance Officers report was made by Chuck H 2nd by Nick D. Approved

Old Business

    Flags were put up on May 17, at 9:00 AM. Thanks to all who helped.

New Business:

    Officers of the Sartell Legion Post 277 for the 2007-2008 year:
    CommanderPaul Schaefer
    1st ViceAyers Putnam
    2nd ViceErv Haehnel
    FinanceNick Dockendorf
    ChaplinRolly Weis
    SGT at ArmsHenry Doeden
    MembershipRalph Schwalboski
    Appointed: AdjutantJohn Denney
    The Legion received a Thank You note from Ms. Bettenberg about the Ceremony given for her father.
    For the Sartell Parade on June 9th, 3 Flag Bearers have volunteered. They are Robert S. Snuffy and Nick D. After the Parade the Legion will host a booth to hand out items, to remind people there is an American Legion in Sartell. The Flag Bearers and Flip volunteered to man the both.
    Erv H. brought up the idea of selling the pans the Legion bought to cook up scrambled eggs for our past breakfasts. The CMDR will look into this and report at the next meeting.

Closing Prayer was given by Snuffy.

Attendees: Ralph Janski, Ayers Putnam, Erv Haehnel, Paul Schaefer, Bob Schwalboski, Nick Dockendorf, Flip Mastey, Harry Doeden, Chuck Haselkamp and John Denney.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 PM

John Denney, Adjutant