Minutes of November 25th, 2008 Meeting


Wayne Cunningham, Adjutant

POST MEETING opened at 7:00 P.M. by Actg Commander Jim Crowley in Bldg #6. Commander Bill Thomas was able to attend this meeting but asked Jim to handle the normal formalities.

Jim Crowley reviewed plans for the Seal Beach Christmas Parade and asked members to be in place by the pier by 6:00 PM on Dec 5th. Parade starts at 7:00 PM. Vehicles are available for members who cannot walk the parade route. A sign up sheet was dist for the 11:30 AM Dec 3rd Christmas luncheon at Finbars Resturant in SB.

QM Dan Schmaltz distributed a computerized financial report showing the Opening Balance, Receipts, Disbursements. and Closing Balance. It was recommended that post funds be donated to veterans as follows: $800 to be paid when paperwork is furnished by SB American Legion Post #448 for our share of National Guard sponsorship. Additional $400 Phone Cards purchase for overseas veterans was recommended by Bill Thomas. Members voted approval of these 2 expenditures. Rod Carpenter noted the need for more caution on future expenditures.

QM Dan will contact unpaid members to determine if they have a need for financial assistance and report at our next meeting.

Jim Mueller questioned why revised By Laws were sent to post officers without quorum approval and was assured this was not intentional. QM Dan furnished new 2009 By Law Editions for all to review. Jim Mueller will keep us advised on his JFTC family assistance project with Target Gift Cards for the holidays.

Jr. Vice Dave Van Aken advised that we still have 300-450 poppies on hand after report from QM Dan of $1379 for Poppy monies turned in. We still have a few members who have not turned in their final tally. Jerry Lingren was #1 again with $803 in donations.

Jerry Lingren and Paul Lambach presented a patient coupon program for the VA Medical Center that may be used at their exchange. Members voted approval for purchase of $200 in Money Chit booklets. Jerry also advised of boat tours at the Naval Weapons Station. Jerry may be contacted for details. They also advised that Jim Bradford and Rex Jennings plan to attend our Feb 2009 meeting to discuss VA Hospital needs.

Jim Crowley encouraged all to become more involved with the SB Chamber of Commerce since our post is a member and our city is so supportive of veterans. Jim also noted that community events should be included in member activity reports and turned in ASAP.

Next regular meeting is Tues Jan 27, 2009 at the Naval Weapons Station. (6:00 PM Social, 7:00 PM Meeting) Refreshments to be furnished by the Auxiliary and Dan Schmaltz.

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