American Legion Post 277
Sartell, MN

SARTELL AMERICAN LEGION
Lester McNeal Post 277
Sartell, MN
17 June, 2009

Meeting called to order by Cmdr Paul at 7:00 PM at Liquid Assets in Sartell.

Opening Prayer was read by the Sgt-at-arms Chuck H.

Last months (May’s) minutes read by Sgt-at-arms Chuck H.

    Financial report amended, previous total assets were incorrect. Corrected copies of the report were distributed to appropriate officers. Amendments were also made to the nomination of officers for next Year. Snuffy withdrew from running for Cmdr. Nominations were Corrected as follows: Commander: Paul S. 1st Vice: Snuffy P. 2nd Vice Chuck H. Membership: Bob S. Finance Off: Nick D. Sgt-at-Arms: Flip M. Chaplin: Rollie W. Adjutant: To be named by Cmdr Motion by Nick D. to approve minutes as corrected. 2nd by Snuffy. The minutes were approved.

Guest to the Sartell Legion: Mayor Tim O’Driscoll reported that there was good, Positive feedback from the Memorial Day Celebration. All went well, a larger attendance than last year was present. He made several recommendations for next year: New mini-flags New wreath The Legion should purchase its own large MN State Flag. Legion members said they would check on costs and budget for next year, if feasible.

Membership: None given. Goal is still 130.

Finance Committee Report by Finance Officer Nick D.

    All financial notes are in a separate report.
    Motion to approve the Finance Officers report was made by Chuck H., 2nd by Snuffy. Approved

Old Business:

    Memorial Day: Chuck H. reported the donation given by Coborn’s to support the Memorial Day Celebration: $60 for Coffee and $134.77 in Donuts, cookies and refreshments.

    New Business:

      A White ballot vote was done for all officer positions, as no more than one candidate Ran for each office. John Denney was appointed as Adjutant.
      Motion was made by Chuck H. to give the Waite Park Legion Post 428 Rifle Squad $75 for their participation in the Memorial Day Celebration. 2nd by Snuffy, approved.
      Motion by Paul S. to raise Officers salary to $400.00 per year. 2nd by Chuck H. approved.

    Closing Prayer was read by the Sgt-At-Arms Chuck H.

    Attendees: Paul Schafer, Nick Dockendorf, Chuck Hasselkamp, Ayers (Snuffy) Putnam, and Flip Mastey

    Meeting Adjourned at 7:59 PM

    Nick Dockendorf, Finance Officer