American Legion Post 277
Sartell, MN

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

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

Opening Prayer was read by the Chaplin, Rollie W.

Last months (November’s) minutes read by Adjutant John D. Motion by Nick D. to approve minutes. 2nd by Chuck H The minutes were approved.

Membership: Reported by Membership Chairman Robert S. Current membership stands at 99

Finance Committee Report by the Finance Officer, Nick D..

    All financial notes are in a separate report. Motion to approve the Finance Officers report and bills was made by Chuck H. 2nd by Flip M. Approved.

Old Business:

    The CMDR will check on the progress of getting a new blacktop at the Veterans Park and report at the next meeting. The CMDR has gotten donations to help cover the cost of repaving the blacktop. A final total will be announced later in the Legion’s Fiscal year.
    The Scout Troop (11), that our American Legion sponsors, will have 3 Scouts earning the Eagle Scout Ranking this year. Nick D. brought in his choice for trophies to give the young men for their accomplishment. Each will receive a trophy with a plate marking the occasion. A motion by Rollie W. was made to purchase these trophies and hand them out at the next Scout meeting. 2nd by Chuck H. Approved.
    Christmas Basket donations will be to three (3) churches this year. The buying will occur at The Sartell Coborn’s store on 21 Dec, 2009 at 9:00 AM. Volunteers are welcome.
    Flags where retired on 12 Dec, 2009 starting at 9:00 AM. The Boy Scouts helped out a lot. So much so that the Legion is going to give each Scout, that showed up, $5.

New Business:

    The Sartell American Legion will present to the City of Sartell, a Flag and Certificate to have displayed in City Hall. This will occur on January 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM. A good Legionnaire turnout would be great.

Closing Prayer was read by the Chaplin, Rollie W.

Attendees: Paul Schafer, Ayers (Snuffy) Putnam, Chuck Haselkamp, Nick Dockendorf, Flip Mastey, Rolli Wies, Robert Schwalaboski and John Denney

Meeting Adjourned at 7:40 PM

John Denney, Adjutant