American Legion Riders of Missouri. Chapter 1
Meeting
Minutes
18
Aug 2003
ATTENDANCE: 31
CALL TO ORDER:
by
Jim David @1900
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE: Lead by J. David
INTRODUCTION
OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS: Guests: A. Poppe, J.
Crawford, Eddie (did not get last name), J. Moore New Members: Greg Benton, George Trowbridge and Larry Midget.
REPORTS:
a. Secretary: Read previous months minutes, motion
made by J. Schwent for acceptance as read, 2nd by W. Wallace, motion
passes unanimously by chapter.
b.
Treasurer: Beginning
balance: $3000.17,
dues: $60.00, Branson Raffle: 197.00, Patches and Name Tapes: $29.00, Collected
for J. Neushe $230.00, 50/50: $61.00,
Total: $3577.17 Expenses: Winner of Branson Raffle (who?), $250.00, J.
Davids Hotel in Jeff City: $60.00, Donation to J. Neushe: $460.00, Purchase of
203rn En Bn Pins: $92.00, Donation to Post 162 (for USO Charity Ride): $50.00,
Total paid out: $912.67, Ending Balance: $2664.50 Motion made by J. Schwent for
acceptance, 2nd by J. Vogel, passed unanimously by Chapter.
c.
Asst.
Director: None/Absent
d. SGT at Arms/Run Coordinator: None
e.
Parliamentarian:
None:
K. Bruegmann says we are doing a great job!
f.
Membership
Chairman: (T.
Watts): 45 members, 2 honorary members
OLD BUSINESS:
USO
Charity Ride: Be at Soldiers Memorial NLT 1200hrs, Depart O’Fallon Memorial at
1000 hrs. Travel to Jeff. Barracks Cemetary, escorted by St. Louis City Police
Dept., Tour cemetary, have a ceremony at the flag pole, then go to American
Legion Post 162 for a reception. All members are encouraged to
participate/attend.
J.
Schwent will be in charge of operations at the Memorial., S. Squires, K. Buese,
and A. Brauch will take care of the Campground area, D. Turner will be in
charge of parking at Post 162.
7
Sep, 1400 Bike Show at Garden View Nursing Home, all members are encouraged to
attend.
14
Sep. Hartbaur /McBride Poker Run starting at Bob Schulz H-D Dealership, sign up
starting at 1000, run starts at 1200.
19
Sep. POW/MIA Day Rememberance Day, Ceremony at the O’Fallon Walk, starts at
1900. A.L.R., Chapter 1 has been asked to transport the flame form city hall to
the memorial site. They would also like the A.L.R. to have all members online
as an Honor Guard fpr the other VSO’s to pass through. Chapter 1 will meet at
City Hall at 1800, depart NLT 1830 in parade uniform, ceremony will consist of
speakers and lighting of the eternal flame.
4
Oct. Picnic/Ride for A.L.R. Chapter One @ location: TBD, time: TBD, k. Bues and
C. Brauch will have more info later.
A.L.R.
Riders Flag-we need one, T. Watts will research
A.L.R.
Visibility in various ceremonies.veterans events in the St. Cahrles County
Area.
J.
Davis briefs new members and guests on the A.L.R. vest and parade uniform. The
front is open, all we ask is that the American Flag is the highest patch on the
left side. The back is limited to ONLY the American Legion Riders Patch. Parade
uniform is the A.L.R. Vest, black pants, black boots, white button down shirt,
either long sleeve or short. The hat is optional depending on if we are allowed
to ride with out helmets.
There
was a discussion on how we present ourselves as an Honor Guard at functions.
What is our head gear all do all members render the hand salute? All members will salute, we will practice
drill and ceremonies at the end of the next meeting to be on line with the
POW/MIA Ceremony.
3.
Sep is the next A.L.R. officers meeting. Meeting is opened to all members who
want to participate.
50/50: Total:$122.00 Amount Won: $66.00 Drawn By: J. Crawford Won By: S. Squires, who donated
winnings back to the Chapter
CLOSE: Motion made by
J. Schwent to adjourn meeting, second by T. Watts, meeting adjourned by J.
David at 2010 hrs.