MEETING MINUTES OF JAN .18, 2012 (DRAFT)
Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer With 20 members present.
The Adjutant read the minutes for the Nov.16, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Don Murray to approve the minutes as read. The motion was second by Martin Dupslaff and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Marc Mccully read the financial report for Dec and Jan. 13, 2012 , ending Jan 17, 2011 . Motion by Sandy Devoss to accept the financial report as given, second by Frank Page motion passed unanimously. ..
The State Adjutant letter for Dec..2011 and Jan 2012 was read by Adjutant...
Bingo still doing well...
Martin Dupslaff gave membership report. 169 collected. Or 84%, We gained two new members.
A Happy Birthday to Tom Serra who turned 96.
Sick Call: Gene Maransani
Two thank you cards from Methodist Church for food mixer.
Received two letters from Third District Adjutant John Melvin , one was on Heroes to Hometown Committee which will be discussed at next meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45M.
Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
Meeting called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM: and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion.
Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer With 19 members
The Adjutant read the minutes for the Oct. 20, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Mike Hagerty and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Marc Mccully read the financial report for beginning Oct 20, 2011 , ending Nov.16, 2011. Motion by Sandy Devoss to accept the financial report as given, second by Frank Page motion passed unanimously. ..
The State Adjutant letter for Nov...2011 was read by Adjutant...
Bingo still doing well...
Martin Dupslaff gave membership report. 149 collected. Or 78%,
It was suggested that a committee be formed to help collect dues. Volunteers were Herb Wolfington, Floyd Simon Gus Bosetti, Don Morey, Don Murray and Mike Hagerty
Discussion on sons of Legions for Frontenac Post..
Frontenac Methodist Women�s Group asks to buy our Kitchen Aid mixer. Motion by Floyd Simon to give it to them and we could barrow it if we need it. Second by Frank Page Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion on parade signs and jeep for parades and other events...
Motion by Gus Bosetti to not have Dec. meeting because of Christmas second by Sandy Devoss Motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45M.
Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
Meeting called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM: and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion.
Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer With 22 members and one guests present The Adjutant read the minutes for the Sept, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Martin Dupslaff and Motion passed unanimously.
Acting Finance Officer Frank Papish read the the financial report for beginning Sept. 21, 2011 , ending Oct. 19, 2011 . Motion by Sandy Devoss to accept the financial report as given, second by Martin Dupslaff motion passed unanimously. ..
The State Adjutant letter for Oct...2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: Gus Bosetti and Ron Wattelet
Bingo still doing well...
Martin Dupslaff gave membership report. 132 collected. Or 69% had 1 new member, Marion Kutz who was present.
Motion by Sandy Devoss to send $48 for 12 bumper stickers from Team Johnson Motorsports, Legion Racing to get more exposure for The American Legion and POW-MIA cause, second by Martin Dupslaff Motion carried..
Dr. Slagle our school Superintendenth was present and invited all the veterans to the high school on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2011 at 10:00
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 PM. Post Adjutant Herb Wolfingto
MEETING MINUTES OF Sept. 21, 2011 (DRAFT)
Meeting called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM: and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer With 22 members and no guests present
The Adjutant read the minutes for the July 20, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Marin Dupslaff to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Don Murray and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Marc Mccully read the the financial report for beginning Aug 17, 2011 , ending Sept 21, 2011 . Motion by Gus Bosetti to accept the financial report as given, second by Mike Hagerty motion passed unanimously. ..
The State Adjutant letter for Sept..2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: Winfred Hamm went Mayo Hospital
Bingo still doing well..
Martin Dupslaff gave membership report. 120 collected. Or 62% had 4 new members
Motion by Sandy Devoss to send $50 to Kansas American Legion Canteen Books and $10 to Eisenhower Pilgrimage for one memorial Rose Second by Gus Bosetti, passed unanimously.
Motion by Charles Quenoy to put new flag on Post flag pole, second by Martin Dupslaff passed unanimously.
Discussion on phone tree
Motion by Sandy Devoss to have Shalon Jameson to clean Legion Hall once a month
For $75 second by Martin Dupslaff passed unanimously.
Motion by Martin Dupslaff to raise yard mowing cost from $25 TO $30, second by Sandy Devoss, passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 PM. Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
MEETING MINUTES OF Aug.17, 2011 (APPROVED)
The Adjutant read the minutes for the July 20, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Gus Bosetti and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Marc Mccully read the the financial report for beginning July 20, 2011 , ending Aug 17, 2011 . Motion by Martin Dupslaff to accept the financial report as given, second by Sandy Devoss motion passed unanimously. ..
The State Adjutant letter for Aug. 2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: Albert Kozjek went to Sunset Manor rest home.
Martin Dupslaff gave the Bingo Report. Bingo doing well.
Martin Dupslaff gave membership report. 114 collected. Or 60% had 4 new members
Motion by Gus Bosetti to pay Legion dues for members in Rest Home, second by Sandy Devoss.motion passed unanimously.
Motion to add names to Veterans Memorial at city hall if they went to Frontenac School
Citizen of city or member Post 43, all others, post members will decide. Motion made by Bill Schwenker, second by Martin Dupslaff. Motion passed unanimously
Motion by Charles Quenoy. To give $50 to Booster Club golf tournament, second by Sandy Devoss Motion passed unanimously
Motion by Mike Hagerty to buy 3 flag poles for the City Cemetery , second by Frank Grilz, motion passed unanimously
Oct. 1 is Girard Homecoming parade.
. Meeting Adjourned at 7.35 PM. Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
MEETING MINUTES OF July 20, 2011 (APPROVED)
The Adjutant read the minutes for the June 15, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Martin Duplaff and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison has resigned because of illness. Commander Don Morey read the finance report for beginning May 19, 2011 , ending June 15, 2011 . Motion by George Cameron to accept the financial report as given, second by Martin Dupslaff motion passed unanimously. Commander Don Morey read the finance report for beginning June 16, 2011 , ending July 20, 2011 . Motion by Martin Dupslaff to accept the financial report as given, second by Gus Bosetti motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Martin Dupslaff to appoint Marc Mccully as the Finance Officer, second by Sandy Devoss, motion passed unanimously.
The State Adjutant letter for July 2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: Albert Kozjek, Bud Parkison, Charles Quenoy, and Sib Mendicki are on the sick list
Bingo has been doing real well.
Martin Dupslaff was collecting for the 2012 membership dues.
Thank you cards from Children�s Miracle Network Hospitals , Matt Bonner and Zach Palumbo.
Marc Mccully spoke on the Frontenac 12yr old softball team which has won the Kansas State First place title. And are going on to Indianapolis , In. to represent The State of Kansas. Marc said they needed some extra funds and ask Post 43 to help out. Motion by Sandy Devoss to give them $550, Martin Dupslaff second the motion and motion passed unanimously. And a Big Good Luck to our Frontenac Team.
We discussed Flag folding again .Marc Mccully said his out fit could possibly help out.
Gus said, He, Melvin Rupard and Martin Dupslaff attended the Erie Old Soldiers reunion.
We got an invite to the Arma Homecoming parade Aug. 13, 2011 ; Gus said we should have a good showing for that one.
. . . Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 PM. Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
JOHN F.DERBY POST #43, INC. at FRONTENAC, KS.
MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2011 (APPROVED)
The Adjutant read the minutes for the May 19, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Charles Quenoy and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison, was sick and unable to attend, The finance report will be read next meeting .
The State Adjutant letter for June 2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: Albert Kozjek, and Bud Parkison are on the sick list
Motion by Gus Bosetti to give $200 to the Local Children�s Miracle Network Hospital in Joplin which is Freeman Hospital of Joplin Mo. Second by Sandy Devoss, motion passed unanimously.
We are invited to the 138th old soldier reunion by the Erie , Ks Post Sat. July 16.Meet at the Catholic Church at 9:45to10:00 Parade at 10:30 .
. Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 PM. Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
The Adjutant read the minutes for the April 20, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Don Murray and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial reports for April 21, 2011 to May, 18, 2011 . Martin Dupslaff made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Robert Serra Motion passed unanimously.
The State Adjutant letter for May, 2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: Albert Kozjek is still having problems
Membership Report by Martin Dupslaff of 177 members collected or 88.5 % same as last month.
Don Murray gave Bingo Report and we are doing well.
Senator Bob Marshall of Fort Scott was a visitor...
The roofing project on Post is completed, A big thanks to High school trades class, teachers and others and Marc McCully. Bob Dittman and Allied Insurance came thru with a hail damage check on both roofs. So a big thanks to Bob Dittman for his help on the cost.
Motion by Bud Parkison to give Frontenac Police Department $200 for their Indigent Fund. The motion was second by Gus Bosetti, passed unanimously.
Motion by Frank Page to void the Motion on April 20, 2011 to buy a flag and solar light for the Shirley Cemetery because they found other funding. Motion second by Martin Dupslaff, motion passed.
We received a thank you card from Kids First Day for our funding
We had a discussion on the Memorial Day Activities..
Gus Bosetti gave report on the 93rd Annual State of Kansas American Legion Convention in Topeka , Ks.
. . Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
Meeting called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM: and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer With 22 members and no guests present
The Adjutant read the minutes for the Mar..16, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Martin Dupslaff and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial reports for Mar. 17, 2011 to April, 20, 2011 . Sandy Devoss made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Mike Hagerty Motion passed unanimously.
The State Adjutant letter for April, 2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: Ron Wattelet is still sick, Walt Marlier went in to Sunset Manor, Tom Serra and wife were hurt in a auto and truck wreak.
Membership Report by Martin Dupslaff of 177 members collected or 88.5 %
Don Murray gave Bingo Report and we are doing good.
Principle Joe Martin from the High School said the Buildlng and Trade Class from High School with teachers and other helpers would tear off the Post roof and put new shingles on. Motion by Charles Quenoy second by Don Murray to buy shingles and other material Motion Passed unanimously.
Motion by Frank Grilz to buy a new POW Flag Second by Mark McCully Motion Passed Unanimously.
Motion by Jack Evans to order a new cover for POW chair, second by Martin Dupslaff. Motion pass�unanimously.
Motion by Charles Quenoy to buy a flag and solar light for Shirley Cemetery north of town. Second by Mark McCully. Motion passed unanimously.
Chris Daugherty was present and presented the Post with the flag that was flown in Afghanistan on the aniversity of 911. A Big thanks to Chris. For a job well done.
Motion by Mark McCully to have Scott Fields to mow the Post lawn this year, second by Sandy Devoss motion passed unanimously
Motion by Herb Wolfington to give the Frontenac Methodist church. $50 for annual Golf Tourament second by Sandy Devoss motion carried.
. Election:
Motion by Gus Bosetti elect Don Morey as Commander, second by Sandy Devoss Motion pass unanimously.
Motion by Mark McCully and second by Sandy Devoss to keep all positions the same as last year. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:55 PM. Post Adjutant Herb Wolfington
Meeting called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM: and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer With 24 members and no guests present
The Adjutant read the minutes for the Feb.16, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Frank Page to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Gus Bosetti and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial reports for Feb. 17, 2011 to Mar. 16, 2011 . And Charlie Quenoy made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Don Murray Motion passed unanimously.
The State Adjutant letter for Mar., 2011 was read by Adjutant...
Sick Call: James Hurt has cancer and a motion was made by Sandy Devoss and second by Gus Bosetti. to pay his dues .Motion passed unanimously
Membership Report by Martin Dupslaff of 177 members collected or 88.5 %
Don Murray gave Bingo Report and we are doing good. He also thanked all the Bingo workers for the hard work to make it possible,
Four Boys have filled out application to go to Boys State . Motion by Gus Bosetti and second by Mike Hagerty .Motion carried, to pay $300 per student to go. Students going are.
Keegan Brown
Travis Cleffman
Luke Dainty
Kyler Vena
Chris Daugherty, who is a member of our post, gave us a flag that was flown in Afghanistan on the anniversity of 911.
The Commander encouraged ever body to attend next meeting night because it is election night.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Post Adjutant: Herb Wolfington
MEETING MINUTES OF Feb. 16, 2011 (APPROVED)
The Adjutant read the minutes for the Jan. 26, 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Don Murray and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial reports for Jan. 20, 2011 to Feb. 16, 2011. And Charles Quenoy made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Frank Page Motion passed unanimously.
The State Adjutant letter for Feb, 2011 was read by Adjutant..
Sick Call: Ron Wattelet was about the same, Jim Adcock was in St. Johns Hospital , for Stint in kidney. Frank Grilz had eye surgery, Shirley Galichia.reported sick.
Thank you cards from Gerald Falletti and Frontenac Education Foundation
Membership Report by Martin Dupslaff of 175 members collected or 87 of total. 200
Arma Post No. 182 invited Frontenac Post to their installation of newly elected officers
For the coming year. The installation will conducted by Girard Post No. 26 on March 17th, 2011 at 7:30pm . At the Arma Post, doors open at 6:00pm .
Commander Don Morey discussed Memorial Day Events.
Discussed Legion Hall roof, maybe Building and Trade Class at School could help .
Meeting Adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Post Adjutant: Herb Wolfington
JOHN F.DERBY POST #43, INC. at FRONTENAC, KS.
MEETING MINUTES OF JAN. 26, 2011 (APPROVED)
Meeting called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM: and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer With 23 members and no guests present.
The Adjutant read the minutes for the Nov. 17, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read, the motion was second by Martin Dupslaff, and Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial reports for Nov. 18, 2010 to Dec. 15, 2010 . and Dec 16, 2010 to Jan. 19, 2011 Martin Dupslaff made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Don Murray Motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letters was read by the Adjutant for Dec. 2010 and Jan. 2011.
Sick Call: Albert Kozjek, Terry Moody, Lefty Hamm, Charlie Quenoy, and Ron Wattelet were all reported sick..
Membership Report by Martin Dupslaff of 173 members collected or 86 �% of total. 200
Martin Dupslaff reported the garage roof is done.
Commander Don Morey discussed Cadet Law Academy Application also Oratorical Contest. Frank Grilz reported flags are ready for Memorial Day.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Post Adjutant: Herb Wolfington
And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. .Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer. With 26 members and guests present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the Sept. 22, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti To approve the minutes as read, the motion was seconded by Sandy Devoss .Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for Sept. 16, 2010 to Oct. 20, 2010 . Martin Dupslaff made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Charlie Quenoy.Motion passed unanimously
The State Adjutant�s letter was read. By Adjutant
Sick Call: Gerald Falletti is out of hostpitaland Ken Brock wife Passed away
Bingo Report by Don Murray .Bingo still doing well
Membership Report by Martin Dupslaff of 159 members collected or 79%
Martin Dupslaff discussed bids on the two roofs
Bus Hill discussed about Legion having a Foot Locker of WW11 articles to rent to schools for History teaching of WW11.
Dr. Dale Slagle, Superintendent of Frontenac Schools was present to invite all Legion members to The High school to honor all veterans on Veterans Day at 10:00 Nov. 11. 2010
Letter from relative of John F. Derby was received as following and will be read at our next Post meeting.
Jack Hollingsworth�s grandson. Alex Hollingsworth. 19, is an E-3 in the Marine Reserves and is on active duty now at Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton, CA.,training to deploy to Afghanistan at the end of March or first of April 2011. Alex volunteers to go to Afghanistan .. Alex Hollingsworth is from Tulsa , OK .
Carl Burton, grandson of Marguerite Derby Fadhl, who was ill and not able to come to the reunion is In the Army. Carl is a Private First Class and he is finishing his basic training at Fort Knox , Kentucky Carl�s full name I Carl Albert Burton,111, and is from Danville , Ca.. E-3 Alex Hollingsworth, 19, Camp Pendleton . Ca. PFC Carl Burton , 24, Fort Knox , KY Both are the great-grand nephews of John F. Derby. The reason I am writing about these young men is to ask you to mention their service the next post meeting or pass the word on to the appropriate person.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 Pm. Post Adjutant: Herb Wolfington
Meeting Called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM ; and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. .Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer with 28 members and guests present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the Aug 18, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Charles Quenoy to approve the minutes as read, The motion was seconded by Sandy Devoss. Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for Aug 20, 2010 to Sept.15, 2010. Martin Dupslaff made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Don Murray.Motion passed unanimously
The State Adjutant�s letter was read. By Adjutant
Sick Call: Doug Poncil has had back surgery
Motion by Gus Bosetti to send $250 to American Legion State Headquarters Canteen Contribution for Ks. State V.A. Hospitals. Second by Sandy Devoss passed unanimously.
Motion by Gus Bosetti to sent $10 to 2010 Eisenhower Pilgrimage Memorial rose. Second by Sandy Devoss Motion passed unanimously
Motion by Floyd Simon and second by Charlie Quenoy to Contact Dan Brunetti and tell him the Legion will sponsor the Frontenac Baseball team in name only, no money involved. Motion carried.
Motion by Marc McCully second by Don Murray to give $200 per year for Five years for a total of $1000 to the Frontenac Education Foundation Fund Raiser. Motion carried.
Bingo Report by Don Murray. Bingo is still doing well.
Motion by Don Murray second by Marc McCully to give $50 to the Booster Club Golf Tournament at Country Side Golf Course. Motion Carried.
State Legion Officers will have their annual Coffee Tour on Oct 11. And will be at Post 43 on Monday Oct ll from 3:40pm to 4:10pm to answer questions about the V.A. coffee and cookies will be served.
Motion by Martin Dupslaff to give to Frontenac School for Operation Wrap-up $300, Needy children $300, 3 Thankgiving Baskets $100 each, 3 Christmas Baskets $100 each. Second by Gus Bosetti. Motion carried:
Post Adjutant: Herb Wolfington
Meeting Called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM ; and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Acting Chaplain Gus Bosetti said the prayer.
With 26 members and guests present
The adjutant read the minutes for the July 21, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti
To approve the minutes as read, the motion was seconded by Don Murray .Motion passed unanimously
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for July 22, 2010 to Aug 18, 2010 . Charles Quenoy made Motion to accept the financial report as given, second by Frank Page.Motion passed unanimously
The State Adjutant�s letter was read. By Adjutant
Sick Call: Frank Ciardullo was still in the rest home
Motion was made to give a donation of $250 to Festa Italiana by Frank Page second by Gus Busetti. Motion carried.
Martin Dupslaff gave membership report at 73% collected.
Motion by Martin Dupslaff to get bids on the garage roof, second by Mike Hagerty .Motion carried.
Motion made by Martin Dupslaff to pay Legion Membership for any soldier deployed in war zone. All
Others would pay their own and we would continue paying veterans dues in rest homes. Motion second by Sandy Devoss. Motion carried
Post Adjutant
Herb Wolfington..
And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Acting Chaplain Gus Bosetti said the prayer.
With 34 members and guests present
The adjutant read the minutes for the June 16, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Martin Dupslaff
To approve the minutes as read, the motion was seconded by Gus Bosetti ,motion passed unanimously
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for June 17,2010 to July 21, 2010 . Don Murray
made a motion to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Jack Lemon motion passed
Unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.by Adjutant
Sick Call: Ron Wattlet is home from the Hospital and Mike Haggerty was Reported as sick.
Thank you card from Sacred Heart Church for the use of Legion hall for funeral dinner.
Don Murray gave the 2nd Quarter Bingo Report, Bingo is doing Good
The Lon M. Helm Jr. Post 182 invited our Post to participate in 64th annual Arma VJ Day Homecoming parade on Sat Aug. 7th at 10:00 Are to Line up between 9:15 & 9:30 corner of Washington and West St .
Police Chief Karl Flora gave report on city policy on disturbances.
Mark CuCully made motion to keep rental of Legion Hall same as always second y Floyd Simon Motion
Carried with 26 for and 2 opposed.
Thank you to Duke Locke for cleaning and rearranging the storage room.
Paul Hutsey talked on Fund raising for educational Club.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05
HERB WOLFINGTON: Post Adjutant
Meeting Called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM ; and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Acting Chaplain Gus Bosetti said the prayer With 34 members and guests present
The adjutant read the minutes for the June 16, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Martin Dupslaff To approve the minutes as read, the motion was seconded by Gus Bosetti ,motion passed unanimously
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for June 17,2010 to July 21, 2010 . Don Murray made a motion to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Jack Lemon motion passed Unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.by Adjutant
Sick Call: Ron Wattlet is home from the Hospital and Mike Haggerty was Reported as sick.
Thank you card from Sacred Heart Church for the use of Legion hall for funeral dinner.
Don Murray gave the 2nd Quarter Bingo Report, Bingo is doing Good
The Lon M. Helm Jr. Post 182 invited our Post to participate in 64th annual Arma VJ Day Homecoming parade on Sat Aug. 7th at 10:00 Are to Line up between 9:15 & 9:30 corner of Washington and West St .
Police Chief Karl Flora gave report on city policy on disturbances.
Mark McCully made motion to keep rental of Legion Hall same as always second by Floyd Simon. Motion Carried with 26 for and 2 opposed.
Thank you to Duke Locke for cleaning and rearranging the storage room.
Paul Hutsey talked on Fund raising for educational Club.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05
HERB WOLFINGTON: Post Adjutant.
Meeting Called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM ; and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Acting Chaplain Martin Dupslaff said the prayer.
With 19 members and guests present
The adjutant read the minutes for the May,19, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Don Murray to approve the minutes as read, The motion was seconded by Martin Dupslaff ,motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for May 20,2010 to June 16, 2010 . Don Murray made a motion to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Charles Quenoy, Motion passed Unanimously.
The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Sick call : Frank Ciardullo has went to Sunset Manor
.Martin Dupslaff talked on New membership cards and wanted a good turn out for next meeting night with money to pay for their cards. He also wanted $493,89 to bring the membership account back up to $1000. to start with. Charles Quenoy made motion to do so and Mike Hagerty seconded it, motion passed unanimously. Martin also reported membership 96.6% 200 out of 207 members.
.Flag pole needed to carry flag in parade,and putting up flags next year were discussed.
The Telephone Call List was went over and it was to stay the same.
The Old Soldiers and Sailors days at Erie , Ks. July 17, 2010
Duke Locke gave police report on trouble at Legion hall at Home coming. Discussion on renting hall was discussed nothing was decided. But the By Laws will be reviewed at a latter date.
The meeting was adjourned 7:50
Herb WOLFINGTON: Post Adjutant.
Called to order by CMDR Don Morey at 7:00 PM ;and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance And Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Chaplain Charles Becker said the prayer. 29 members and guests were present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the April 21, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Martin Dupslaff to approve the minutes as read, the motion was seconded by Sandy Devoss and the motion passed unanimously.
Motion to accept Frank Papish as Vice Commander by Ron Wattelet, seconded by Gus Bosetti motion Passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for April 22,2010 to May 19, 2010 . Martin Dupslaff made a motion to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Don Murray motion passed Unanimously.
The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Post Officers pictures were taken by Duke Locke. Thank you Duke.
A gift of $100 from Bob Serra for food for Memorial Day dinner
Sick call as following. Leon Jursche, Frank Ciardullo and John Spigarelli. And Service Officer Don Murray sent fruit baskets to all.
Thank you cards from Kids First Day Care and John Spigarelli.
Frontenac Post was invited to attend Pittsburg Veterans Memorial Day service at 2;00 PM
We talk about putting up flags at the cemeteries for Memorial Day. We will seek help from Boys Scouts And girls scouts.
Marc McCully asks for help with 9 & 10yr, girls� ball team. Motion to give $200 to them by Marc McCully second by Sandy Devoss motion carried. Marc also asks for Dan Brunetti if we would sponsor a Legion ball team in name only, no money involved. Tabled for more information.
Discussions on legion bingo and the concession stand.
The meeting adjourned 7:50pm
Respectfully submitted,
Herbert J. Wolfington, Post Adjutant
Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Gus Bosetti said a prayer. There were twenty-five members.
The adjutant read the minutes for the March 17, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read, the motion was seconded by George Johnson and the motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for March 18 to April 21, 2010. Gus Bosetti made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Frank Page seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Charlie Quenoy and Bob Dittman�s wife were reported on Sick Call and it was announced that Tom Butler passed away. The post will walk through at 6:20 on Thursday at Brenner�s.
Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 199, quota is 207, putting us at 96.6% of quota.
Commander McCully presented George Cameron a certificate and pin for 50 years continuous membership in The American Legion. Gus Bosetti was presented a Gold Star pin for obtaining fifty-three membership renewals and recruiting one new member. Buzz Hill was presented a Silver Star pin for getting twenty-six renewals signed.
Ron Wattelet gave the Bingo report. He stated Bingo is doing great, we had 90 players two weeks ago and we are selling lots of Specials.
Ron Wattelet reported on scholarships and made a motion to award $250 scholarships to Ryan Zafuta, Ethan Ketterman, Kyle McCollam and Patty Mulherin. Bud Parkison seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Police Chief Carl Flora made a presentation on the Helping Hand Indigent Fund Program. The program is managed by the Frontenac Police Department with referrals coming from the local churches and others. Ron Wattelet made a motion to give HHI $200, Gus seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Floyd Simon made a motion for the post to have all awards framed for the recipients. Ron seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Gus reported immediate past Department Finance Officer Ron O�Leary retired for health reasons officially on December 31, 2009 after nearly 27 years of faithful employment to The American Legion Department of Kansas. Ron indicated he does not wish any type of gift for himself, but granted his permission to establish a fund in his name to help sponsor future Boys� Staters who do not have the funds to attend Kansas Boys State. Ron made a motion to give $200, Buzz Hill seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
The nominating committee comprised of Gus Bosetti, Sandy DeVoss and Floyd Simon presented a list of nominees for 2010 � 2011 Post Officers. The nominees are Don Morey, Commander; Herb Wolfington, Adjutant; Bud Parkison, Finance Officer and Charlie Becker, Chaplain. Ron Wattelet moved to accept the nominees by acclimation. Buzz seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for March 18 to April 21, 2010. Gus Bosetti made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Frank Page seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Charlie Quenoy and Bob Dittman�s wife were reported on Sick Call and it was announced that Tom Butler passed away. The post will walk through at 6:20 on Thursday at Brenner�s. Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 199, quota is 207, putting us at 96.6% of quota. Commander McCully presented George Cameron a certificate and pin for 50 years continuous membership in The American Legion. Gus Bosetti was presented a Gold Star pin for obtaining fifty-three membership renewals and recruiting one new member. Buzz Hill was presented a Silver Star pin for getting twenty-six renewals signed. Ron Wattelet gave the Bingo report. He stated Bingo is doing great, we had 90 players two weeks ago and we are selling lots of Specials. Ron Wattelet reported on scholarships and made a motion to award $250 scholarships to Ryan Zafuta, Ethan Ketterman, Kyle McCollam and Patty Mulherin. Bud Parkison seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Police Chief Carl Flora made a presentation on the Helping Hand Indigent Fund Program. The program is managed by the Frontenac Police Department with referrals coming from the local churches and others. Ron Wattelet made a motion to give HHI $200, Gus seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Floyd Simon made a motion for the post to have all awards framed for the recipients. Ron seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Gus reported immediate past Department Finance Officer Ron O�Leary retired for health reasons officially on December 31, 2009 after nearly 27 years of faithful employment to The American Legion Department of Kansas. Ron indicated he does not wish any type of gift for himself, but granted his permission to establish a fund in his name to help sponsor future Boys� Staters who do not have the funds to attend Kansas Boys State. Ron made a motion to give $200, Buzz Hill seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The nominating committee comprised of Gus Bosetti, Sandy DeVoss and Floyd Simon presented a list of nominees for 2010 � 2011 Post Officers. The nominees are Don Morey, Commander; Herb Wolfington, Adjutant; Bud Parkison, Finance Officer and Charlie Becker, Chaplain. Ron Wattelet moved to accept the nominees by acclimation. Buzz seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Gus Bosetti said a prayer. There were twenty-seven members and 3rd District Adjutant John Melvin present.
John reminded us the 3rd District convention is in Coffeyville on April 26, 27 and 28 and he thanked the post for our $100 raffle ticket purchase. He invited the post to Arma for their installation of officers on Thursday at 7:30. John then told about the recent 3rd District Oratorical Contest that gave a $500 scholarship to the only entrant, there was no competition and was awarded by default.
The adjutant read the minutes for the February 17, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read, the motion was seconded by Don Murray and the motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for February 18 to March 17, 2010. Ron Wattelet made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Charlie Quenoy seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Leon Jursche, Tom Serra, Tom Butler and 3rd District Commander Bert Kelley were reported on Sick Call.
Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 198, quota is 207, putting us at 95.6% of quota.
Jerry Pile talked about Boy Scouts and said they had five urgent things they required: 1) sponsor 2) secure location for a file cabinet 3) 4� X 8� box trailer 4) meeting place and 5) two charter partner representatives. Jerry said the sponsor owned all the equipment and requested the BS be able to use our Post for their meeting place and a parking place for their equipment trailer. The Quartermaster will inventory all their property and make a report to the Post. George Johnson and Marc McCully volunteered to be the charter partners and Martin Dupslaff agreed to be on the troop board.
Kansas House Bill 2549 and Senate Bill 476 were discussed. The bills would impose state sales tax on non-profit organization�s dues, charitable fund raising, and Bingo and we were urged to contact our representative and senator and tell them to vote �no� on this legislation.
Ron Wattelet made a motion to spend $1,500 five young men to Boys State and one to Cadet Law Enforcement Academy. Gus seconded the motion and the motion passed. Bob Terlip and the City of Frontenac made donations to the Post in support of these programs. Alex Spigarelli, Matt Bonner, Brandon Wright, Zach Palumbo and Michael Budenhagen are going to Boys State and Keaton Brown is going to Cadet Law.
Don Murray reported he had filed the Post Service Officers Report and had mailed 81 cards and sent 18 fruit baskets in 2009.
Drew Polen made a motion to have Carl Flora make a presentation to the Post about the indigent fund managed by the Frontenac Police Department. Don Murray seconded and the motion passed.
George Cameron made a motion to sponsor a hole at the Frontenac Kids 1st Day Care golf tournament for $50. George Johnson seconded and the motion passed.
Discussion about providing custom flower arrangements for funerals with Frontenac American Legion in the arrangement was tabled until additional information and costs obtained.
Ron Wattelet filed the Children and Youth Activity Report saying the Post spent $6,000 and aided over 200 children.
Floyd Simon moved to postpone the election and installation of officers until the April meeting, Gus seconded the motion and the motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Gus Bosetti said a short prayer. There were twenty-six members and seven guests present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the January 20, 2010 meeting. A motion was made by George Johnson to approve the minutes as read and was seconded by Drew Polen, the motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was not received and therefore not read.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for January 21 to February 17, 2010. Drew Polen made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Buzz Hill seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Charlie Quenoy, Tom Butler, Leon Jursche, George Cameron, Steve Merando, Tom Serra and 3rd District Commander Bert Kelley were reported on Sick Call.
Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 196, quota is 207, putting us at 94.6% of quota.
LTC Don Stoner made a brief presentation on the Bataan Memorial Death March to be held on March 21st at White Sands New Mexico and requested a donation to assist the PSU team with travel expenses to the event. A team of six ROTC cadets will run with 35 pound rucksacks in the 26.2 mile marathon, their names are Matthew Boyd, A. J. Glowacki, Sean Gilbert, Stephan Cuff, Brenden Matthews and Jared Bayer. Buzz Hill made a motion to sponsor them for $300, Gus Bosetti seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
As a follow up to the January meeting discussion, Jerry Pile was invited to make a presentation on the Boy Scouts of America. Jerry told us he started Boy Scouts in Frontenac in 1962 and was involved with Post 43 for two pancake feeds in the early 1980�s. He believed they made $700 at each one. When he moved away, the scouts gradually disbanded and this is when the camping equipment disappeared and he apologized for that. Jerry returned to Frontenac several years ago and is the Boy Scout leader of the troop at the Frontenac Methodist Church. Jerry said that nationally, the American Legion sponsors over 72,000 Boy Scouts and requested that we reconsider supporting the Boy Scouts. Mike Hagerty made a motion to donate $500 to the Frontenac Boy Scout troop, the motion was seconded by Bud Parkison and the motion passed.
The 3rd District is raffling off a $750 prepaid debit card at the district convention on March 27 and requested Post 43 sell tickets for the raffle at $2 per ticket. Mike Hagerty made a motion to buy all 50 tickets for $100, Drew Polen seconded the motion and the motion passed. Martin will handle filling out and mailing the tickets to 3rd District.
Rupert reported Big Al�s is selling out, Al has treated Post 43 well and we should go by and see if there is anything we need to support him.
Post 43 members on active duty in Iraq and are reported to be doing great are Chris Daugherty, Kurt Chance and Brian Burke.
The Post election of officers was discussed. Gus Bosetti, Floyd Simon and Sandy Devoss volunteered to serve as the nominating committee and will put together a list of nominees for the March election.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
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Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Gus Bosetti said a short prayer. There were twenty-four members present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the November 18, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Frank Papish. The motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for November 19, 2009 to January 20, 2010. Frank Page made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Charlie Quenoy seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Steve Merando and Tom Serra were reported on Sick Call.
Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 196, quota is 207, putting us at 94.6% of quota.
Applications for Cadet Law Enforcement Academy are due before March 31st with the $300 registration fee. American Legion Scholarship information for 2010 is available from Martin or Ron.
A thank you card was received from the family of Donna Fox, Don Murray�s and Bud Parkison�s sister-in-law. Several members attended her memorial service in Walnut.
Pete Gammaitoni passed away yesterday and Post 43 will be the pall bearers. The walk through and funeral details are being finalized.
Robert �Skip� Robinson sent a letter announcing his candidacy and requesting the Post support him in his bid for 3rd District Vice Commander. Gus made a motion to support Robert. Rupert seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Gus talked about the upcoming Post election of officers. Marc asked if anyone was interested in being nominated for a particular office. The election will be held at the March meeting.
On December 23rd, Ron and Duke presented a framed poster to Joanne and Dorothy Griglione in memory of Bob�s many accomplishments and hard work for Frontenac American Legion. The poster was created by Kris Cerone. The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate their 100th anniversary on February 8, 2010. There was some discussion about scouting and past history with the post. Gus said we should support Boy Scouts in any way possible. Herb is going to see if Jerry Pile, scout leader at Frontenac Methodist Church will make a presentation to the post.
Walt informed the post we need to find a new lawn service. Marc said his daughter Mollie would mow the grass. Frank Papish made the motion, Gus Bosetti seconded and the motion passed to accept Mollie McCully as our lawn service.
The By-laws need to be reviewed to ensure we are operating within their guidelines.
The disaster in Haiti was discussed. Rupert reported the main program for Memorial Day activities at PSU Veterans Memorial will be themed around 3 SE Kansas families that each had 5 family members on active duty service during World War II. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by, The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Gus Bosetti said a short prayer. There were thirty-four members and four guests present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the October 21, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Gus Bosetti. The motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for October 22 to November 18, 2009. Ron Wattelet made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Frank Page seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Steve Merando and Alfred Gitner were reported on Sick Call.
Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 184, quota is 207, putting us at 88% of quota.
Marc thanked the honor guard for serving at John Kotzman�s funeral and said Evelyn was surprised and very pleased with the turnout for John�s service.
Charlie Quenoy made a motion to purchase in memory of Bob Griglione a flag and pole for The Avenue of Flags and to name a FHS scholarship in Bob�s honor. Frank Page will have a case made for Bob�s presentation flag. The motion was seconded by Sandy DeVoss and was approved.
Frank Grilz talked about the medical equipment the post has to loan and asked to be notified when someone has a need to borrow an item. Ron Wattelet thanked Frank for taking on this responsibility and the work he has done on The Avenue of Flags.
Marc reminded Drew, Dallas and himself they needed to pay for their Legion caps.
Lt. Col. Don Stoner thanked the post for helping sponsor PSU Army ROTC�s travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in a 10-mile run. He thanked the post members for their service and said that they allowed his generation to receive the honor that they receive. LTC Stoner then presented a plaque to the post from the PSU Army ROTC 10-Miler Team which finished 14th in a field of 58 teams running. The team members are Cadets Matthew Boyd, Jason Lacer, Rachel Friedman, Dustin Hanna, Brenden Matthews, David Hanson, Justin Dillow and LTC Stoner. At the Frontenac HS Veterans Day program, Dr. Slagel presented to Marc and Ron a plaque thanking the post for its support of Frontenac schools.
Drew reported that Sgt. Chris Daugherty will deploy to Afghanistan in December.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Gus Bosetti said a short prayer. There were thirty-four members present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the September 16, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Buzz Hill. The motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for September 17 to October 21, 2009. Charlie Quenoy made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Frank Papish seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Bob Griglione, Alfred Gitner, and John Kotzman were reported on Sick Call.
Superintendent of Frontenac Schools Dr. Dale Slagel invited the members of the post and auxiliary to the Veterans Day program at the school.
There was much discussion about bingo and everything that Bob did for Post 43. Ron Wattelet will maintain the supplies, with Don Morey and Don Murray handling the reports. Rupard will schedule the workers. Martin will assume membership responsibilities.
Floyd Simon spoke of his friend and Post 43 member Ted C. Veatch who passed away in Topeka. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Carson-Wall in Girard with burial at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Girard city cemetery.
Marc reminded everyone about the free $1,000 accidental death life insurance and encouraged everyone to sign up for it.
Gus made a motion to donate $300 to Justin Pryor who is raising $10,000 to take stem cell treatments in Germany. Justin, a 14-year veteran of the Frontenac police department was paralyzed in an accident on October 14, 2008. The motion was seconded by Sandy DeVoss and passed unanimously.
Adam Lusker�s act of heroism was discussed.
Walt Marlier informed the post we will have to find a new lawn service for next year. Scott Fields and Bill Lollar were named as possible replacements.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Past Commander Ron Wattelet called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Chaplain Bob Griglione said a short prayer. There were thirty-three members present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the August 19, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Mike Hagerty to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Gus Bosetti. The motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for August 20 to September 16, 2009. Frank Page made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Don Morey seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Ron Wattelet requested a note be recorded in the minutes recognizing action taken by the Executive Committee at its September 4 meeting to approve a $250 donation to Festa Italiano.
Bob Griglione reported August was a good month for Bingo and thanked everyone for their assistance.
Steve Merando and Jim Kennedy were reported on Sick Call.
Bob reported we had turned in 155 renewals or new memberships; our quota is 190, which places us at 81% of quota.
A thank you was received from Operation Wrap-up and Frank Ciardullo sent a thank you note. Gene Kmiec stood and thanked the Post for the fruit basket he received.
The Executive Committee decided to reschedule the flag disposal ceremony for Flag Day, June 14, 2010.
Bob Griglione made a motion to purchase a $10 rose for the Eisenhower Pilgrimage and to spend $200 for the purchase of Canteen Coupon Books for the veterans in Kansas VA hospitals. Gus Bosetti seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Gus made a motion to make a $50 donation to the Frontenac High School Booster Club; Buzz Hill seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Buzz Hill made a motion to donate $200 to the PSU ROTC to help cover their travel expenses to Washington D.C. to participate in a 10-mile run.
The Post received a certificate, the Special Children and Youth Citation for dedicated service to our nation�s children and youth for 2008 � 2009 from headquarters.
Ron Wattelet spoke about the upcoming ALVA tour and based on their lack of response to questions in the past, recommended we do not provide them dinner and we tell them not to come to Frontenac. Martin Dupslaff agreed to inform the tour master.
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-three members and one guest, Dr. Dale Slagle present. Dr. Slagle is Superintendent of Frontenac schools.
The adjutant read the minutes for the July 15, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Frank Page. The motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for July 16 to August 19, 2009. Mike Hagerty made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Don Murray seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
John Kotzman, Gus Bosetti, Al Susnik, Bud Ciardullo, Bob Griglione and Steve Merando were reported on Sick Call.
Ron Wattelet reported on bingo in Bob Griglione�s absence. July was a good month and August is off to a good start.
There was not a membership report given.
A thank you was received from The PSU Veterans Memorial for our help with the Memorial Day program.
The flag disposal ceremony was discussed and the date moved to October 10th. Tony Simon volunteered to cook. Marc thanked Sandy and Jack for burning the flags already disposed of. Boy Scout Troup 151 and the City of Mulberry are interested in helping with and participating in the flag disposal.
Dennis Kay spoke about the National World War II Veterans Memorial and World War II Registry. Dennis volunteered to enter the information for anyone who wanted to get registered. The memory of America's World War II generation is preserved within the physical memorial and through the World War II Registry of Remembrances, an individual listing of Americans who contributed to the war effort. Any U.S. citizen who helped win the war, whether a veteran or someone on the home front, is eligible for the Registry. Names in the Registry will be forever linked to the memorial's bronze and granite representations of their sacrifice and achievement. There is no charge for registering and there is an option to include a picture for a $10 fee. The website is located at www.wwiimemorial.com.
Ron Wattelet made a motion to make our normal donations to the needy children, Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas food baskets and Operation Wrap Up, $300 to each, $1200 total. Gus Bosetti seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Duke posted the newspaper articles from the Derby Family Reunion and presented to Marc McCully a video of the reunion donated by the family to the Post.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the Flag Salute, the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-three members and one guest, Joe Pucci present. Joe donated some of his father�s things to the Post and he talked about many fond memories he has from growing up around Post 43.
The adjutant read the minutes for the June 17, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Don Murray to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Frank Grilz. The motion passed unanimously. The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for June 18 to July 15, 2009. Ron Wattelet made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Mike Hagerty seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Jim Kennedy, Gerald Felletti and Gus Bosetti were reported on Sick Call.
Bob Griglione reported we have 90 renewals turned in to date and our quota is 190 putting us at 47% of Quota.
Commander McCully announced the parade on July 18 for the 136th Old Soldiers & Sailors Reunion in Erie sponsored by Erie Post 102.
Drew Polen wants to work with the Boy Scouts and have them take Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for each veteran�s grave in the Catholic and City cemeteries as an aid in locating the graves.
Commander McCully is looking into the school award medal program.
Ron Wattelet will invite Dr. Dale Slagle, Superintendent USD 249 to our next meeting in order to meet the members and address the Post.
Marc requested that all members wear their American Legion caps to our monthly meeting and any special meetings that may be held.
There was a discussion on holding a ceremony to dispose of unserviceable flags.
Marc reported on the Derby Family reunion. Chris Cerone sent a very nice thank you letter to the Post and a $300 donation on behalf of the family. Buzz Hill made a motion to purchase pizza for the Ladies Auxiliary annual pizza party. Drew Polen seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Marc reported he sent all the thank you letters agreed to last month.
A thank you letter was received from Kevin McCollum for sponsoring him at Boys State.
Ron Wattelet talked about all of the medical equipment we have to loan to members and their families subject to its availability and requested help in keeping track of who had borrowed what and when. Marc McCully and Martin Dupslaff volunteered to be responsible for issuing these items. Ron thanked Frank Grilz for helping with this in the past and for repairing some of the equipment.
Don Murray made a motion to have a licensed electrician install a new security light on the garage. Ron Wattelet seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Don will get this taken care of.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
The adjutant read the minutes for the May 20, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Drew Polen. The motion passed unanimously.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for May 21 to June 17, 2009. Charlie Becker made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Don Murray seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Bob Griglione was absent and there was no Bingo report.
M. L. Rupard was reported on Sick Call.
Drew Polen reported the nameplates are ready.
Gus said the Frontenac Veterans Memorial is complete and it is beautiful. He recommended we send the city a thank you letter. Duke Locke said Adam Lusker, a member of Post 43, did the masonry work and asked that we send him a thank you too.
Duke reported the plaque to be presented to the Derby family at their reunion was not large enough for the number of names to be placed on it and the larger plaque cost $135 more. Duke made a motion to spend the additional money for the plaque, Bud Parkison seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Duke said post members should stop in and say hello and meet the family at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27th. Senator Bob Marshall will be the guest speaker and Mayor Jim Kennedy will present the family with a proclamation from the city.
Bud Parkison suggested we send Bob Serra a thank you letter for his contribution to the post.
Commander McCully asked if anyone was interested in taking over the duties of Finance Officer. Bud was filling in for Ron Wattelet who resigned for health reasons and we need to fill the position for the remainder of the year. There were no takers at this time.
Frank Papish requested that all building rental fees be submitted to him so that he could keep track of who had and who had not paid for the use of the building. Gus Bosetti said it was only necessary for the post officers to wear Legion caps at our monthly meetings, but all members should wear the cap for any special meeting. Commander McCully is encouraging all members to wear their American Legion cap.
Martin Dupslaff presented a picture of a U.S. Veteran Grave Marker Decal he found in the Legion Emblem Catalog. They are black and gold, 1� in diameter and feature the American eagle seal and say U. S. Veteran. Designed to be placed on the grave markers for easy identification, making Memorial Day decoration much simpler and cost $12 per 100. Drew Polen made a motion to purchase 400 stickers; Ron Wattelet seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
A thank you note was received from Kevin Roach for his scholarship and sponsoring him at Boys State. Dorothy LaForte sent a thank you for the walk-through at Don�s rosary and flag folding at the funeral.
Ethan Ketterman sent a very well written and sincere thank you letter for his trip to the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy. He said it was a great experience, motivating, fun and he learned a lot. Ron Wattelet said the letter was the best he had read in the 10 or 12 years he has been involved with Frontenac High School.
Gus spoke about the American Legion Oratorical Contest and talked about how great this program is and the large scholarships awarded to the winners at each level. Pat McKee got an Arma HS student a $1,500 scholarship recently.
Floyd Simon talked about how wonderful Ronald McDonald House is and that it only cost $10 per day to stay there. His granddaughter Susie Simon-Collins and her husband Cameron are staying there while their twin babies mature and grow.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Duane Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were twenty-four (24) members present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the April 16, 2008 meeting. Motion made by Don Murray to approve as read, seconded by Bob Griglione. The motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for the period April 17 to May 21. Motion made by Gus Bosetti and seconded by Bill Hall to accept the financial report as given. Motion passed unanimously.
Bob Griglione reported that Bingo attendance is way down which he believes is due to the economy. The last three weeks there were 52, 43 and 49 in attendance.
Ron Wattelet was reported to have been in the hospital for 5 or 6 days with low blood pressure and low blood count, with the doctor planning to do a bone marrow biopsy.
Floyd Simon thanked the Post for the fruit basket sent to him by the Post upon his return home from his recent hospital stay.
Bob Griglione reported the current Post membership is 207, our quota is 210 and that places us at 99 % of quota.
A thank you card was received from Anna Krusic for all the Post has done and for putting up the flag she and the family purchased in memory of Norman. Frontenac United Methodist Church sent a thank you card for the Post donation to the building fund.
Commander Hill called everyone�s attention to a new picture of the Viet Nam Wall hanging on the north wall. Jack Evans donated this picture to the Post, Buzz thanked him for this generous donation and the members responded with a round of applause.
Buzz apologized for the short notice and reported that 7 members attended a presentation at 6:00 p.m. this evening at Sunset Manor, at which Representative Bob Grant recognized Frank Bozick as �Kansas� oldest living veteran�. Bob presented Frank with a framed copy of the Kansas House of Representatives Resolution proclaiming him Kansas� Oldest Living Veteran.
Martin read the State Adjutants letter and reported he has filed the following reports: on April 1, Annual Post Data Report; on April 12, 2008-2009 Post Officers; on April 29, Kansas Secretary of State Not for Profit Annual Report, and on May 19, Consolidated Post Report.
Gus Bosetti reported he enjoyed the 90th Annual State Convention in Great Bend on May 16, 17 and 18 and informed us that National has suspended �direct mail service� in 2009 to reduce expenses. National Headquarters will not mail out any 2009 renewal membership cards this year, renewal cards will be hand delivered to each post. Convention seating is by membership, so with the Third District last in membership, Gus said they almost sat in the parking lot, but it was a good convention.
Commander Hill talked about Memorial Day activities. Floyd said he is unable to get the Gator this year because of his health. Gus said, Joe Gebhardt had previously offered to loan a Gator to us. Some discussion about who had trucks, trailers, and Bob Dittmann�s Jeep. Buzz handed out the schedule for all the Memorial Day activities and discussed each item. He asked to implement the calling tree to request Post members� assistance putting up and taking down the flagpoles and flags. There was some discussion about what to do in case of rain or inclement weather. Bob Griglione reported we have 116 flags in the Catholic cemetery after adding Don Ford, Owen �Cobb� O�Hara and Norman Krusic and 28 flags in the City cemetery after adding Danny Bottero and Joe Stephan Milano.
Duke Locke reported he had escorted John F. Derby�s 87-year-old nephew Jack Hollingsworth around town on his recent visit to Frontenac and took him to meet Frank Bozick. When they first met, but before being introduced, Frank said, �You look just like a Derby.�
Charlie Quenoy recommended we all go see the Veterans� Memorial in the Frontenac city cemetery. After much discussion about chairs and seating for the cemetery shelter house, Charlie made a motion to purchase 8 chairs for the Frontenac city cemetery with American Legion emblems indicating they were provided by the Post. The motion was seconded by Sib Mindicki and passed 12 votes for and 10 votes against.
Don Murray made a motion to send Ron Wattelet a fruit basket, seconded by Gus Bosetti, the motion passed unanimously.
Martin reported on �Proud to be a Veteran� t-shirts for sale at $6.95 each plus shipping and said he would take and place the orders and collect for them at the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Marc McCully called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. and led the Flag Salute. Chaplain Bob Griglione offered a prayer. Commander McCully then lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-five members and one guest, Capt. George Johnson present. Capt. Johnson just returned from Iraq.
The adjutant read the minutes for the March 18, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Buzz Hill to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Gus Bosetti. The motion passed unanimously.
Acting Finance Officer Bud Parkison thanked Frank Papish for assuming the duties of Finance Officer during his illness and gave the financial report for March 16 to April 15, 2009. Charlie Quenoy made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Don Murray seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Bud is acting as Finance Officer during Ron Wattelet�s illness.
Ron Wattelet was reported on Sick Call.
Bob Griglione gave the Bingo report. March was a good month and April has started out good with attendance over 50.
Bud Parkison made a motion to open a new checking account with $1,000 just for membership. This will allow the Membership Chairman to make deposits and write checks only to the Department of Kansas without having to continually run down the Finance Officer for deposits and checks for membership. There was considerable discussion about the dollar amount needed to fund the account and the number of Post Paid Memberships. The motion was seconded by Sandy DeVoss and passed 32 yea to 3 no.
Drew Polen reported the Memorial Day program at PSU Veterans Memorial would begin at 1400 and last approximately 55 minutes with guest speaker Major General George P. Lampe, USAF (retired). General Lampe received his B.A. from Pittsburg State University in 1965. There will be a Black Hawk helicopter flyover and the Topeka West High School Junior ROTC drill team will perform. Rupard added that PSU would have a 14-piece band play for 12 minutes. Drew will bring the complete itinerary to the next meeting.
PSU sent a letter to the Post requesting a flag bearer at the Veterans Memorial for the Memorial Day program. Bud Parkison nominated Jack Evans and Jack graciously agreed to represent the Post and carry our colors. Marc thanked Jack.
Commander McCully thanked everyone for wearing their American Legion cap and requested members who do not own a cap to purchase one if possible. A Legionnaire is considered to be in uniform if wearing an official American Legion cap and we will wear them at all future meetings.
Marc asked Past Commander Buzz Hill to come forward and presented him with a Commander Award Plaque for his loyal, devoted service and leadership during his two terms as Post Commander 2007 - 2008 and 2008 � 2009. Buzz received a hearty round of applause and thanked the Post. Buzz said he was surprised and certainly did not expect anything. He praised Marc for already doing a great job.
Commander McCully presented Gus Bosetti with a Gold Star Membership Pin and a Century Club pin for working membership renewals and achieving 88 points for his efforts. Buzz Hill was presented with a Gold Star Membership Pin for his work on membership renewals and earning 33 points.
Floyd Simon asked if the Post was going to be open after the Memorial Day activities at the cemeteries? The answer is yes, just like in years past. The flags will be put up early on Monday morning with breakfast provided by the Post immediately following. The memorial services will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. with an open house and lunch following at the Post Home. Then at 2:00 p.m. we have the program at PSU Veterans Memorial and in the evening we take down and put away all of the flags and flagpoles. The complete schedule will be reviewed and volunteer work assignments made at the May 20th meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Hill called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-six members and one guest, Dennis Kay in attendance.
The adjutant read the minutes for the February 18, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by George Cameron to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Don Murray. The motion passed unanimously.
Acting Finance Officer Frank Papish gave the financial report for February 17 to March 16, 2009. Ron Wattelet made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Bud Parkison seconded, the motion passed unanimously.
Bob Griglione gave the Bingo report, stating February was a good month and March is off to a good start. We paid the $300 Blackout and still made $349 for the first two weeks play.
Bill Samuels was reported on Sick Call.
The certificate of deposit with Edward Jones Investments is due for renewal. Ron Wattelet, Don Murray and Don Morey will investigate and handle getting it renewed.
Ron Wattelet reported on Post 43 scholarships and made a motion to award three $300 scholarships to Frontenac High School graduating seniors Jace Johnson, Kevin Roach and Fernando Martinez.
Commander Hill and the members thanked Alan Drenik for his work on the ladies� restroom and the hot water.
Ron Wattelet stated he had purchased for the Post several 3� X 5� polyester American flags and made a motion to be reimbursed for their cost. Bud Parkison seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Silver Dollar�s family sent a thank you card to the Post, thanking us for everything we did for them when Silver passed away.
An invitation was received from Lon Helm Post 182 inviting the Post to their installation of officers.
George Cameron made a motion to donate $50 to the 8th Annual Kids 1st Day Care 4-person Scramble Golf Tournament. Bob Griglione seconded the motion and the motion passed. Rupard spoke with Jim AuBuchon about the band for the Memorial Day program at PSU and progress is being made.
Marc McCully requested that anyone interested in being a part of the honor guard or flag folding detail to give him your personal contact information.
Robert �Skip� Robinson, Commander Independence Post 139 sent the Post a letter announcing he is a candidate for 3rd District Executive Committeeman.
Commander Hill announced this is election night and requested nominations for Post Commander. Drew Polen nominated Marc McCully and Ron Wattelet seconded the nomination. Marc McCully nominated Drew Polen for Vice Commander and George Cameron seconded the nomination. Bob Griglione nominated Martin Dupslaff for Adjutant and Gus Bosetti seconded the nomination. Frank Page nominated Ron Wattelet for Finance Officer and Bud Parkison seconded the nomination. Ron Wattelet nominated Bob Griglione for Chaplain and Gus Bosetti seconded the nomination. Gus Bosetti made a motion to cease nominations, suspend the normal rules of order, accept the list of nominees by acclimation, and have the Adjutant cast a unanimous vote for all nominees for their respective office. The motion was seconded by Bob Griglione and the motion passed unanimously. Duke Locke was appointed Sergeant-at-Arms by Commander Hill.
Commander Marc McCully introduced himself to the Post saying he has lived in Frontenac since he was 2 years old and grew up at Grasshopper Corner. He is now an Army National Guard recruiter. He really cares and wants to help Frontenac and Post 43. Marc said, � Mr. Quenoy, my first house was your rental.� Marc said he would do his best and he would do a good job as commander for which he received a round of applause.
Commander Hill thanked the Post for allowing him to service as commander for two years, he enjoyed very much and appreciated all of the help he received. Buzz received a round of applause. Ron Wattelet commented about the wonderful job Buzz did working with the government officials during Frank Bozick�s recognition, and said he is a tremendous asset to Post 43. Buzz received a round of applause.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Commander Duane Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-three (33) members present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the January 21, 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Mike Hagerty. The motion passed unanimously.
Acting Finance Officer Frank Papish gave the financial report for January 17 to February 17, 2009. Bud Parkison made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Frank Page seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. January Financial Report attached.
Ron Wattelet gave the Bingo report in Bob Griglione�s absence. Ron said we made $419 for the first two weeks in February and �black out� this week is 57 numbers.
Bill Samuels sent a thank you card for the fruit basket he received from the Post saying, �It was almost too pretty to eat. My wife and I really enjoyed it�. Terri Merando sent a thank you letter for Operation Wrap Up saying this is the 15th year for the project. The need for assistance is increasing with school enrollment up to 850 in grades K � 12. Operation Wrap Up gave assistance to 40 Frontenac families this year. There were personal thank you notes from 8 families included with Terri�s letter.
Commander Hill reported Duke Locke has made and posted several flyers around town actively seeking the names of Frontenac veterans that may not, for whatever reason, have been included on the Veterans Memorial. We want all Frontenac veterans included, it was never intended to be for Legion members only, and it is for all Frontenac veterans, from all eras. If you know of a name not included on the Frontenac Veterans Memorial please call Carol Swigart in the City Clerk�s office (620) 231-9210.
Buzz reported he received a thank you from his son Brady on behalf of Gus Bosetti for Gus speaking to his history class at Carl Junction High School about World War II. Brady is now working to get John Kotzman to speak about his experience in Viet Nam.
Christy Knaup with the Ladies Auxiliary sent Commander Hill a letter requesting the Post and the Auxiliary do something to assist Brian Claeys, a Private First Class in the US Army Third Armored Cavalry Regiment and Pittsburg native, who suffered moderate brain injuries in a roadside bomb blast in Iraq and has been medically discharged. Brian attended Frontenac schools for several years although he is a 2006 graduate of Pittsburg High School. Buzz believes they are thinking about financial assistance. Drew Polen and Marc McCully both spoke up and said he will be fine financially, he will draw a full pension, with full GI Bill benefits and his tuition will be paid. Ron Wattelet made a motion to make Brian a life-long Post Paid member of Post 43; Charlie Quenoy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. There was some additional discussion about what assistance to offer and in partnership with the Auxiliary and it was decided to table the matter for future discussion and possible action.
The Post received a request for a donation from Project Graduation. Ron Wattelet made a motion to send them a $50 donation; Mike Hagerty seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Project Graduation is an alcohol free celebration for the Frontenac High School grads to be held on May 16th.
The official call to the annual Third District Convention in Arkansas City on March 27, 28 and 29, 2009 is hereby called in conformity with the action of the District Executive Committee.
Ron Wattelet asked for and made a motion for Post 43 to sponsor not more than 4 young men from Frontenac High School to attend Boys State and 1 to attend the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy. Frank Page seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The tuition is $260 per student and the student pays $40 for their shirt.
Floyd Simon requested that we re-establish our honor guard and asked Frank Grilz to head this effort up. Frank is willing but wants training and help in organizing a team. Drew commented that there is an honor guard team in Topeka, but Floyd really wants Frontenac Legion members to do this. Don Morey has offered to play the bugle. Marc McCully volunteered to step up and organize the Frontenac American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard.
Ron Wattelet talked about getting an American flag and pole with lighting installed in the Catholic cemetery so the flag can be flown 24 hours per day. He is working with the Dan Brunetti and the Church to get this done.
Frank Grilz asked about flag folding and wants some additional training on how to do it and conduct the ceremony at the funeral. Drew said that the honor guard shows up 1 hour before the funeral and they practice folding the flag for the upcoming funeral. Marc will organize this along with the honor guard.
Jack Evans donated a map of The Weir Pittsburg Coal Fields to the Post. Buzz thanked him and he received a round of applause.
The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Duane Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-two (32) members and one (1) guest present, Major Don Stoner, United States Army. Third District Commander Dale Allen was also present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the November 19, 2008 meeting. A motion was made by Don Morey to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Gus Bosetti. The motion passed unanimously.
Acting Finance Officer Frank Papish gave the financial report for November 19, 2008 to January 17, 2009. Gus Bosetti made a motion to accept the financial report as given, Frank Page seconded it and the motion passed unanimously. November Financial Report attached.
Bob Griglione reported on Bingo. We made $452 in December and $10,888 for the year. In 2008 the total number of players was down 20% and net profit was down 32% compared to 2007.
George Cameron, Bill Samuels, Bill Shock and Don Murray were reported on Sick Call.
Bob Griglione reported current membership is 193 or 89% of our quota of 217.
A thank you card was received from Herb Wolfington for the fruit basket sent by the Post.
Commander Hill asked for help working Bingo on Thursday nights. We need members to help sell tickets and call if they are so inclined and also their wives to join the Auxiliary and help sell snack foods and drinks at the snack bar. Vice-Commander Ron Wattelett said it is very critical for some of our younger members to step-up and help with Bingo because we need 10 to 12 thousand dollars to continue to operate like we are now. Bingo is our only means of fund raising and it allows us to send FHS young men to Boys State, it enables us to send money to the many charities we support and it allows us to purchase holiday food baskets, school supplies and clothing for needy families in Frontenac. Many of our bingo workers are 80 to 90 years of age and have given up working bingo for health reasons and others are sure to follow. Please consider helping with bingo one Thursday per month from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. We have a schedule so everyone knows when he has to work and we have fun too.
Third District Commander Dale Allen addressed the meeting and said except for his home post of Chanute, Frontenac has the largest attendance of any post in Third District and most only have the officers in attendance. He said we are losing a lot of members and we are not replacing them as fast as we are losing them, he said �I am a kid compared to most of our members.� Dale mentioned the Third District Oratorical Contest was to have been in Chanute on January 17, but was canceled because nobody entered. He believes the speech teachers take their students to competitions where they receive media attention and the American Legion Oratorical Contest doesn�t have this at this level. Dale said our best tool to sell Boys State is the young men who attended last year. Their candidate last year told the assembled boys he was speaking to, that if they did not do anything else this summer, they should attend Boys State and they would regret it if they didn�t. They had 4 girls attend Cadet Law and they loved it. Third District is in last place for membership, but we have to continue to work membership, we just must. Baxter Springs has one member, Neodesha turned in their charter, Walnut has no young vets; the small towns are just going away.
Commander Hill thanked Drew Polen for recruiting the new members he has brought into our Post.
Letters announcing their candidacy were received from Bert Kelley, Girard Post 26 for 3rd District Commander and Richard Williams, Girard Post 26 for 3rd District Vice Commander.
The Third District Convention will be held in Arkansas City on March 28, 29 and 30, 2009. There will be a memorial service for our departed members on March 29th.
Duke Locke spoke about the �Gift of Life� and encouraged all of us to give whole blood, platelets or plasma. Frank Grilz received a certificate of recognition from the American Legion for his many donations by submitting his blood donor card to Department Headquarters and they sent out the certificate. This recognition is available to all Legion blood donors.
Duke gave an update on the John F. Derby family reunion to be held on June 27, 2009 at the Post. Kris Cerone who visited our Post several years ago and Jack Hollingsworth who visited here recently and is a nephew of John F. Derby�s brother and also related to Frank Bozick will attend. Duke requested the Post to sponsor the reunion dinner to be held at the Post. Ron Wattelet made a motion to spend up to $200 for the dinner; Bud Parkison seconded the motion and the motion passed. Duke and Sandy Locke will attend and represent the Post and see that all goes smoothly. Duke will contact the media and he has talked with Dan Brunetti about getting a proclamation and a key to the city for the reunion.
Duke reported that the Frontenac Veterans Memorial will not be relocated and is staying in front of City Hall. If your name does not appear on the memorial, please submit your name to Doug Sellers or Carol Swaggert in the Frontenac City Clerk�s office so that engraved nameplates can be made an installed.
Duke requested that we have a flag disposal ceremony when the weather gets nicer to clean up the flags we have stored around the post awaiting proper disposal.
Rupard told us he had a friend he went to school with named Frederick Williams who was a Buffalo Soldier. Rupard said he took a lot of crap from everybody because he was black, but Rupard was kind to him. Fred attended the dedication of the Buffalo Soldier Memorial at Fort Riley and he had a painting of the memorial. Rupard assumed Fred had passed away because he lost contact with him and one day the painting arrived in Rupard�s mail. Fred remembered Rupard�s friendship with the gift of the painting and now Rupard is downsizing his home and thought the picture would be a nice gift to the Post, an appropriate place for the painting to be displayed. Buzz thanked him for the gift and requested Duke hang it. Rupard received a round of applause.
Ron Wattelet expressed his enjoyment over working with USD-249 the last 10 years as the liaison officer between Post 43 and Frontenac High School. February, March and April are very important because Boys State, Cadet Law, and the scholarship applications are all due during this period. Boys State is held at KSU and the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy takes place in Salina both begin on May 31 and end June 6 with applications due in by March 31st. Paula Ketterman�s son is very interested in going to the Cadet Law Academy. Ron requested that Don Morey, Don Murray, Duke Locke and Bud Parkison serve with him on the selection committee for the scholarships and Boys State delegates like last year. They all agreed.
Rupard reported we are going to need help setting up the chairs on Memorial Day at PSU Veterans Memorial. Rupard has asked Post 64 for assistance and Drew is working on the getting help from the football team.
Sandy DeVoss said we needed hot water and Alan Drenick has been contacted to install a new water heater. After some discussion, Charlie Quenoy made a motion to replace the fixtures in both restrooms in addition to replacing the water heater with no limit on the project cost. The motion was seconded by Sandy DeVoss and passed unanimously.
Two young ladies from Frontenac High School Jessica Ziesenis and Mandy Black were recognized for joining the Auxiliary and working the snack bar at Bingo. They were unaware that you did not have to be 21 years of age to play bingo. Anyone can play bingo there is no age restrictions.
Drew Polen reported two units will be deploying from his battalion and one of our own Sgt. Chris Daugherty will be deploying to Afghanistan before the end of the year and wants us to be prepared to support these units like we did the 891st. They really appreciated what we did for them.
Don Morey is seeking information and pictures to put on the Post web site. You may call him, bring it to the next meeting or e-mail him at don@morey.com.
Charlie Quenoy suggested we advertise bingo on Cox Channel 21. Buzz is going to investigate.
The State Adjutant�s letter was read.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Duane Hill called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-two (32) members present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the October 15, 2008 meeting. Bob Griglione made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Charlie Quenoy. The motion passed unanimously.
Acting Finance Officer Frank Papish gave the financial report for October 15 to November 19, 2008. A motion was made by George Cameron to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Bob Griglione. The motion passed unanimously. November Financial Report attached.
Bob Griglione reported on Bingo and stated the total attendance so far in November is 230 for an average attendance of 46; this is 7 less that October.
Ron Wattelet, Don Murray and Herb Wolfington were reported on Sick Call.
Bob Griglione reported current membership is 191 and our quota is 217 putting us at 88%.
Commander Hill thanked Marc McCully and Drew Pollen for acquiring and installing the PA system in the hall. Touchton Electric repaired the outside lights, the fixture had a broken prong and the bulb was burned out. Buzz expressed his thanks to everyone who attended the reception at Post 43 for National Commander Dave Rehbein with a special thank you to Duke Locke for arranging the police and fire departments escort and for mobilizing the media. Buzz noted we had a good turnout for Veterans Day and thanked everyone who attended.
Martin Dupslaff read an update on the Defense Authorization Act of 2009 issued by National which states in part, �The American Legion has opposed the saluting of the U.S. Flag when it is being raised, lowered or is in passing by those who are not in uniform. At its National Convention in Phoenix last August, the Legion passed a resolution against the practice, saying that it �causes confusion leading to breaches of flag etiquette with regard to proper conduct during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.� Traditionally, members of veterans service organizations have rendered hand-salutes during the national anthem, and at events involving the flag, while wearing their organization�s official headgear.�
Drew and Rupard reported on the Memorial Day planning meeting attended by Jim Aubuchon, Dr. Ron Seglie, Ken Brock, Senator Bob Marshall, Rupard and Drew. Jim Aubuchon will be the master of ceremonies, the 35th Infantry Division band will perform, the American Legion Riders will appear, we hope to have a Blackhawk fly-over, the Marine Corps Jr. ROTC silent drill team from Topeka West High School will perform, Drew�s unit will perform a memorial ceremony honoring fallen service members, ROTC will provide the color guard and a cannon salute detail. General George Lampe will be the guest speaker. PSU is responsible for promoting the event. The program will begin at 1400 on Memorial Day.
The Kansas American Legion has made arrangements with CVS Systems of Indiana so Legion Posts and members can purchase flags and flag related items at wholesale prices and Department Headquarters will receive $1.00 per flag contribution for each flag purchased for its Capital Improvement Fund. If you are interested in purchasing a flag, see Martin for the details.
Information has been mailed to all high schools and Post explaining the Oratorical Contest in which over $138,000 in scholarships will be awarded. See Martin for additional details.
The State Bowling Tournament will be held at North Rock Lanes in Wichita on January 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2009. See Martin for additional details.
We have a limited number of red tee shirts silk-screened with an eagle and �Proud to be a Veteran� across the chest, John F. Derby, Legion Post 43, Frontenac, Kansas is printed on the left sleeve. Medium, large, and extra large are $8.30 and 2 extra large are $11.30.
Kris Cerone, great niece of John F. Derby has requested the use of Post 43 legion hall in June or July for their family reunion. Duke made a motion to allow the family to use the hall without the usual rental fee. Charlie Quenoy seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Rupard asked if the Post would be interested in a picture he has of the Buffalo Soldier statue at Fort Leavenworth provided no one in his family wants it. Buzz said we would be honored to have it and display it.
Duke reported than Don Morey made many changes to the Post website. Duke then said, Ron asked him to report that he has all of the information on this year�s Boys State.
There will not be a meeting in December.
Gus talked about how great the oratorical contest and cadet law enforcement academy are and believes we should purse FHS students to participate in these programs. The only student he remembers ever going is Amy Jones and he sponsored her. She is now a Frontenac police officer. Buzz is going to give the information on both programs to Ron to present to the school. Buzz will call on them if Ron is unable to do so.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Duane Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-three (33) members and one guest present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the August 20, 2008 meeting. Motion made by Melvin Hohl to approve the minutes as read, seconded by Gus Bosetti. Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for August 21 to September 17, 2008. Motion made by Ron Wattelet to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Don Morey. The motion passed. September Financial Report attached. Ron thanked Bud for doing a great job with our finances and welcomed him back from his illness. Bob Griglione explained about a $245 memorial to Frank Bozick given to the Post.
Bob Griglione reported we paid out $300 last Thursday and bingo is doing fairly well in spite of the economy and attendance being down.
Raymond Bezinque was reported to be on Sick Call.
Bob said Maj. Neil Smith sent in his renewal forgetting he was �post paid�. Bob mailed his $25 back to him and included our web address. Buzz sent him an email with a link to our website.
Rupard and Drew met and discussed Memorial Day activities at PSU Veterans Memorial. Rupard then talked with Ken Brock and checked with PSU to see if the Memorial is available on Memorial Day 2009. The idea is for Post 43 to take the lead and the area American Legion posts to hold a Memorial Day program at PSU Veterans Memorial. Drew made a commitment to furnish the color guard and Rupard is contacting Culver Military Academy about their equestrian team performing. Drew might possibly arrange for a Blackhawke fly over. Bob Marshall mentioned that Topeka High School has an excellent Marine Corp JROTC drill team that finished second in national competition. Rupard asked if Bob would see if they are available and the requirements for them to perform. Rupard is also going to check on the availability of the PSU band. Melvin Hohl volunteered to assist this group.
Drew apologized and stated he does not have the surplus sound equipment he thought he had and is unable to install a PA system in the hall at this time. If the post will purchase equipment, then Drew said he would install it. Don Murray made a motion to solicit bids for a sound system for the post with the cost not to exceed $500. Jack Evans seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Kansas Boys State sent a thank you letter expressing their appreciation for our continued support of Boys State and informing us the registration fee is going to $300, a $50 increase. Frank Bozick�s family sent a thank you note and stated they wanted to donate some of Frank�s uniforms and military memorabilia to the post.
Don Murray asked that he be notified by who ever discovers one of our members is ill so that he can send them a card and fruit basket.
The Third District ALVA tour will be in Frontenac at Post 43 from 12:00 to 13:00 for lunch and to answer questions about VA benefits.
Post 43 will host a reception for National Commander Dave Rehbein in Frontenac on Monday, October 20, 2008 from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. at the post home. Dave will be the fourth national commander to visit our post.
The 27th annual Eisenhower Pilgrimage is October 11th. Buzz said the Post has in the past purchased one memorial rose for the wreath laying ceremony. Gus moved we send $10 for one rose, Rupard seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Buzz stated it was time to purchase canteen coupon books for veterans in the hospital or awaiting appointments at VA Medical Centers. Gus said this is for veterans and that is what the American Legion is all about, helping veterans. Gus moved we send $300 to purchase canteen coupon books for veterans in Kansas VA hospitals. The motion was seconded by Bob Griglione and passed unanimously.
Commander Hill brought up for discussion a list of tentative charitable contributions for the remainder of the year. Ron Wattelet explained that Operation Wrap-Up is the program in which the teachers identify needy children and then take them shopping to purchase a Christmas present for their parents. Ron then explained what the Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets actually are. The teachers identify needy families, and then the teachers take the family to Wal-mart so they can purchase food for their holiday meals and the teachers can ensure the money is spent appropriately. All three programs are for Frontenac families. A motion was made by Don Murray and seconded by Michael Hagerty to send $300 to each of these three programs. Motion passed unanimously. Bob Griglione made a motion to delete the Catholic and Methodist Church building funds and leave the other donations the same as last year. The motion was seconded by Bud Parkison and passed unanimously. Sandy Devoss suggested that we cease sending donations to any organization that does not acknowledge our contribution.
Gus spoke up and said we need to work membership, we are at about 80% and we need to get on it. Buzz said we need some of the others to step up and work on renewals. The list was read off and the renewal cards were distributed.
A discussion was held about opening a separate checking account for membership transactions only and it was decided to just let Bob have one blank check at a time and replace it with each use. Then there is not another account to balance.
Ron Wattelet made a sales pitch for the website, suggested it be updated and request members submit pictures and stories to be included on the site.
Floyd Simon asked about fruit baskets for out of town members. Buzz said we would send all members a fruit basket if we were notified when they are ill.
Don Murray asked why the meeting minutes do not get posted on the website until the day before the monthly meeting. Martin told him it was because he did not have time to write them up any sooner and would work on it.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Duane Hill called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-six (36) members and one guest Col. Bob Marshall present. New member Tom Butler was introduced.
The adjutant read the minutes for the July 16, 2008 meeting. Motion made by George Cameron to approve the minutes as read, seconded by Frank Papish. Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for July 17 to August 20, 2008. Motion made by Charlie Quenoy to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Michael Hagerty. The motion passed. August Financial Report attached.
Gerald Falletti, Leon Jursche, Bud Parkison and Ron Wattelet were reported to be on Sick Call.
Bob Griglione reported bingo was doing well in spite of the economy and attendance being down.
Membership Chairman Bob Griglione said he had sent in 147 renewals to the Department and ranked us #3 for renewals of the 332 posts in Kansas. Our quota for 2009 is 217 and we are at 68.
Buzz told us about Frank Bozick passing away and thanked Duke Locke for all of his time and effort he put forth in getting Mr. Bozick the thanks and recognition for his service. The many accolades Frank received were a direct result of Duke�s letter writing, e-mails and telephone calls to many officials from the Frontenac mayor�s office to The White House. Duke received a round of applause. Gus Bosetti, Sandy DeVoss and Bob Griglione were thanked by Commander Hill for performing the flag folding ceremony at Mr. Bozick�s graveside funeral service.
Commander Hill introduced Colonel Bob Marshall, USMC retired and a Life Member of Post 45 in Fort Scott. Bob is a candidate for the Kansas Senate District 13 and spoke briefly about VFW, American Legion and veterans issues and activities in SE Kansas. He thanked and applauded us for our service to our country.
Floyd Simon thanked the Post for the fruit basket he received during his recent illness.
Gerald Brunskill of Arma wants to donate to Post 43 his father�s books on World War II.
Rupard reported Jim Aubuchon is very concerned about the PSU Veterans Memorial and supporting Memorial Day activities there. Rupard and Drew are going to meet and start planning something for Memorial Day 2009 to present to the Post. Bill Carson volunteered to assist with this project.
Tom Serra thanked Buzz for keeping us informed about Frank Bosick.
Don Morey talked about the website and ways it might be improved. He asked for pictures that could be included on the site.
Bob Griglione stated that Bill Shock need help moving a lawn mower that was stuck and Drew Polen volunteered to take care of it. Buzz thanked him.
Duke made a motion to donate $300 to the Frontenac school needy school children�s fund. The motion was seconded by Gus Bosetti and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Duane Hill called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were forty-four (44) members present.
Buzz asked Drew Polen to introduce the 2 new members he recruited: Sgt. Mark McCoy and Spc. Curt Chance, both are full-time National Guard and Curt is the son of Post member Roger Chance.
The adjutant read the minutes for the June 18, 2008 meeting. Motion made by George Cameron to approve the minutes as read, seconded by Ron Wattelet. Motion passed unanimously.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave the financial report for June 19 to July 16, 2008. Motion made by Don Murray to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Gus Bosetti. Motion passed unanimously. July Financial Report attached. Bud reported we saved $20 on our safe deposit box when Labette Bank took over Miners� State Bank, because Labette does not charge 1st year customers a safe deposit box rental fee.
There was not anyone reported on Sick Call.
Bob Griglione reported bingo was doing well in spite of the economy and attendance being down. We did pay out $300 for Blackout last week. Bingo Report attached.
Bob reported that Rinaldo Geldhof has moved to Lenexa and is living with his daughter and son-in-law. Bob joined the VFW there to be with his son-in-law and he is renewing his American Legion membership at Post 43. He expressed his thanks to everyone who �walked through� for Tony Russell tonight and he said it meant a lot to him because it shows to the families that Post 43 cares. Bob told Drew Polen he was sending him a man, Rudy Belew who is currently in the USAF and going to attend PSU for a year and be in the Guard Unit here.
Bob Griglione reported that he had submitted 2 turn-ins totaling 55 renewals and he had 11 more to be turn in.
Buzz asked Drew Polen to introduce 2 new members who came in late: Sgt. Chris Dougherty and Cadet Adam Neely. Sgt. Dougherty was in Iraq with Lee Taffinelli and is full-time NG. Cadet Neely deployed to Iraq with Drew and is currently serving as his XO. Buzz said it is really great to see the young people joining our Post, because they are the future.
The Post is invited to the 135th Annual Reunion of The Old Soldiers and Sailors Post in Erie on July 18th and 19th. There is a Veterans Memorial dedication at 5:00 p.m. with the State Commander on Friday, the bean feed begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday and the parade is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. This is a great event where they cook 1400 pounds of beans in cast iron kettles over an open fire, it is a really big deal for the city and American Legion.
John Moriconi�s family sent a thank you for the touching service honoring John. Roger Chance sent a thank you to all Post 43 members for the fruit basket we sent him. Joe Pucci donated to the Post, a 1946 John F. Derby Post 43 commemorative beer stein that belonged to his father. Buzz will build a Plexiglas box and Duke will get a shelf to display the stein.
Commander Hill reported that twenty-five members of Post 43 �walked through� at the wake for Tony Russell at Bedene�s Funeral Home earlier this evening and expressed his thanks to everyone who made it. The funeral is at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at the Fort Scott National Cemetery.
Buzz asked about providing pizza for the Ladies Auxiliary like has been done in the past. Ron Wattelet made a motion to buy them enough pizza for their meeting, Bud Parkison seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The Ladies Auxiliary asked Ron about where the Post donation is for the Children�s Miracle Network. The Post has in the past matched the Ladies donation. However, it is a matching donation and not a straight automatic donation, it is approved every year. In the past we have announced at Bingo that we are matching the Ladies Auxiliary profits from the snack bar for a CMN donation. Bob Griglione made a motion to match the Ladies Auxiliary donation to the Children�s Miracle Network, Ron Wattelet seconded and the motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Hill called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m., led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-one (31) members present.
The adjutant read the minutes of the May 21, 2008 meeting. Motion made by Gus Bosetti to approve as read, seconded by Don Murray. The motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for the period May 22 to June 18. Motion made by Mike Hagerty and seconded by Bob Griglione to accept the financial report as given. Motion passed unanimously.
Bob Griglione reported we had a record low for bingo attendance of 30 people and believes the economy is hurting our bingo.
Roger Chance had surgery and Frank Vena were reported on Sick Call.
Bob Griglione reported the current Post membership is 207, our quota is 210 and that places us at 99 % of quota.
Thank you cards were received from PSU �Friends of the Veterans Memorial� for the Post�s donation and Chad Gobel, Brett Marshall and Brandon Long for their scholarships.
Commander Hill asked if we had seen the letter to the editor �Praise for Patrick� in The Morning Sun on June 15, 2008 written by Duke Locke. In it, he praised and thanked Nikki Patrick for her 22 plus years of coverage which he summed up in one word as �commitment� to the United States military, veterans and veterans service organizations, John F. Derby Post 43, and Post 43 members Frank Bozick, Gus Bosetti, Tom Serra, Bob Griglione, Douglas Locke and Duke Locke. This commitment resulted in Mrs. Patrick being awarded, for the second year in a row, the American Legion Department of Kansas Fourth Estate Award. Gus Bosetti accepted the award at the state convention and brought it back to Pittsburg for Nikki.
Commander Hill presented to Don Murray his framed Department of Kansas Service Officer of the Year Award for 2008.
Commander Hill thanked everybody for helping with the Memorial Day activities and reported that 11 members rode in the Homecoming Parade behind Bob Dittman�s Jeep. Ron Wattelet expressed his regrets for being unable to make the Memorial Day events and expressed his sincere thanks to Frank Grilz, Al Drenik, Bob Griglione, and Mike Hagerty for all the preparatory work they did for the Avenue of Flags leading up to Memorial Day. He also stated Commander Hill did a great job handling the events and the changes required due to inclement weather and he thought we received great television coverage. Buzz said he received a real nice e-mail from Judge Serra about Memorial Day and a cash donation. This is the first year that anyone can remember the Avenue of Flags was rained out.
Floyd Simon asked about whom we walk-through for at their wake. Buzz said we walk-through for members and immediate family members of members and that not attending Mrs. Neary�s wake was a mistake and apologized. Commander Hill asked that anyone who could go to the funeral tomorrow, to please wear your hat and be at the Catholic cemetery by 10:00 a.m.
The Proud to be a Veteran tee shirts are on back order due to an overwhelming response to the offer. They are supposed to ship sometime after June 13. The cost is $7.92 each.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
The adjutant read the minutes for the April 16, 2008 meeting. Motion made by Don Murray to approve as read, seconded by Bob Griglione. The motion passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Bud Parkison gave the financial report for the period April 17 to May 21. Motion made by Gus Bosetti and seconded by Bill Hall to accept the financial report as given. Motion passed unanimously.
Bob Griglione reported that Bingo attendance is way down which he believes is due to the economy. The last three weeks there were 52, 43 and 49 in attendance.
Ron Wattelet was reported to have been in the hospital for 5 or 6 days with low blood pressure and low blood count, with the doctor planning to do a bone marrow biopsy.
Floyd Simon thanked the Post for the fruit basket sent to him by the Post upon his return home from his recent hospital stay.
Bob Griglione reported the current Post membership is 207, our quota is 210 and that places us at 99 % of quota.
A thank you card was received from Anna Krusic for all the Post has done and for putting up the flag she and the family purchased in memory of Norman. Frontenac United Methodist Church sent a thank you card for the Post donation to the building fund.
Commander Hill called everyone�s attention to a new picture of the Viet Nam Wall hanging on the north wall. Jack Evans donated this picture to the Post, Buzz thanked him for this generous donation and the members responded with a round of applause.
Buzz apologized for the short notice and reported that 7 members attended a presentation at 6:00 p.m. this evening at Sunset Manor, at which Representative Bob Grant recognized Frank Bozick as �Kansas� oldest living veteran�. Bob presented Frank with a framed copy of the Kansas House of Representatives Resolution proclaiming him Kansas� Oldest Living Veteran.
Martin read the State Adjutants letter and reported he has filed the following reports: on April 1, Annual Post Data Report; on April 12, 2008-2009 Post Officers; on April 29, Kansas Secretary of State Not for Profit Annual Report, and on May 19, Consolidated Post Report.
Gus Bosetti reported he enjoyed the 90th Annual State Convention in Great Bend on May 16, 17 and 18 and informed us that National has suspended �direct mail service� in 2009 to reduce expenses. National Headquarters will not mail out any 2009 renewal membership cards this year, renewal cards will be hand delivered to each post. Convention seating is by membership, so with the Third District last in membership, Gus said they almost sat in the parking lot, but it was a good convention.
Commander Hill talked about Memorial Day activities. Floyd said he is unable to get the Gator this year because of his health. Gus said, Joe Gebhardt had previously offered to loan a Gator to us. Some discussion about who had trucks, trailers, and Bob Dittmann�s Jeep. Buzz handed out the schedule for all the Memorial Day activities and discussed each item. He asked to implement the calling tree to request Post members� assistance putting up and taking down the flagpoles and flags. There was some discussion about what to do in case of rain or inclement weather. Bob Griglione reported we have 116 flags in the Catholic cemetery after adding Don Ford, Owen �Cobb� O�Hara and Norman Krusic and 28 flags in the City cemetery after adding Danny Bottero and Joe Stephan Milano.
Duke Locke reported he had escorted John F. Derby�s 87-year-old nephew Jack Hollingsworth around town on his recent visit to Frontenac and took him to meet Frank Bozick. When they first met, but before being introduced, Frank said, �You look just like a Derby.�
Charlie Quenoy recommended we all go see the Veterans� Memorial in the Frontenac city cemetery. After much discussion about chairs and seating for the cemetery shelter house, Charlie made a motion to purchase 8 chairs for the Frontenac city cemetery with American Legion emblems indicating they were provided by the Post. The motion was seconded by Sib Mindicki and passed 12 votes for and 10 votes against.
Don Murray made a motion to send Ron Wattelet a fruit basket, seconded by Gus Bosetti, the motion passed unanimously.
Martin reported on �Proud to be a Veteran� t-shirts for sale at $6.95 each plus shipping and said he would take and place the orders and collect for them at the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Adjutant read the minutes for the March 19th meeting. Motion made by Charlie Quenoy and seconded by Mike Hagerty to accept the minutes as read. Motion Passed unanimously.
Financial report was read by Financial Officer, Bud Parkinson for the period March 20th thru April 16th. Motion made by Gus Bosetti and seconded by Walt Mrlier to accept the financial report as read. Motion passed unanimously.
Bingo report: Bob Griglione reported that bingo continues to do very well.. March was a very good month and , thus far it is continuing to do well. Even though we were hit for a $300.00 blackout in March we still had a very good month.
Sick Call: Ron W. reported that Mike Noscroy apparently is doing much better now and unofficial information is that he is going to Colorado to visit his family. It was also noted that John Moriconi is not doing well and his brother �Chuck� is assisting him. Ron W made a motion to give him a �fruit basket� as in the past he was very active in support of our Post. The motion was seconded by Gus Bossetti and passed unanimously.
Membership: Bob Griglione reported that the Post Membership was now at 207. Based on membership cards provided, our membership goal is 210.
Thank You: Frank Grilz stated that he would like to express his appreciation to the Post and all post members who participated in the �Walk Thru� at the funeral home upon his Mother-in-Law�s passing this past week.
The ROTC Cadets who participated in the �Annual Memorial Bataan Death March� activities in Arizona that we supported presented the Post with a framed picture of the members. They advised that the had finished 9th in the competition which included some 4600 participants and 150 teams. They thanked us for our financial assistance. The two members presenting the picture were Tyson Patrick and Jason Riesig.
Commander Hill advised that the Sunset Manor requested our assistance in raising the flag on May 12th at 1000am during their activities on that day, the beginning of �National Nursing Home Week.�. Cdr Hill requested those members who could attend to please do so.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Duke Locke, the Chairman of the Committee reported that 8 individuals recommended by the FHS for scholarships had been interviewed by the committee. All member of the committee were extremely impressed with all candidates. The committee recommended that each of these individuals be given a $250.00 scholarship bringing the total cost for the Post to $2,000.00. The individuals to receive the scholarships are: Zach Krumsick, Chad Gobl, Brandon Long, Kadin Mendicki, Boone Pyle, Kris Mitchell, Bret Marshall and Ethan Edwards. A Motion was made to approve this expenditure, motion made by Gus Bosetti and seconded by Bob Griglione. Motion passed unanimously.
MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES: Commander stated that these activities would include the Avenue of Flags and the flags on individual graves, approximately 150 flags in the avenue and 350 flags on individual graves. The ceremony will be on Monday May 26th at both cemeteries. On Sunday, May 25th the large Poles will be placed and the individual grave flags also placed. The Post Members and Auxilary will meet on Ford Street at 0930, May 26th. Further specific times and actions to be accomplished will be provided by the commander at a later date in the form of an agenda.
Commander solicited additional comments. None were forthcoming . Meeting adjourned @ 7:43pm
Respectfully submitted by Martin F. Dupslaff, Post adjutant.
Post Commander Hill called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm, let by the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble of the Constitution of the American Legion. There were 36 members and 8 guests present. (Guest included the 7 Cadets and Nickki Patrick from the Pittsburg Morning Sun.
The ROTC Cadet Team representing PSU in the � Annual Memorial Bataan Death March� in honor of those veterans forced to participate in the unholy event during WWII were present for the meeting. Those cadets were: Jason Riesig, Miles Riesig, Tim Brinkman, Tyson Patrick, Dustin Drilling, Jason Werner and Kevin Reggin. This is a competitive event held near White Sands, N.M. and participants come from ROTC programs all over the US. Some teams from Europe also participate. Last year there were 4000+ participants. The elevations on the course has a range of from 0 ft to 1600 ft. The team members gave a presentation covering their preparation and it has been a arduous 6 day a week voluntary training program carrying 35 lb packs and a 20 pound �bar of pain�. The actual event takes place later this month and the 7 members of this team are all volunteers. The cadets have been soliciting donations to help with expenses for the trip to White Sands N.M. and return. After the cadet presentation, a motion was made by Ron Wattelet, seconded by Don Murray and passed unanimously to donate another $200.00 to help the team with their expenses. This brings Post # 43�s total donation to the team to $300.00
The Adjutant read the minutes for the February 21st meeting. Motion made by George Cameron and seconded by Mike Haggerty to accept the minutes as read. Motion pass unanimously.
Financial Report was read by Finance Officer, Bud Parkison for the period February 21st, 2008 to March 19th . Motion made by Bob Griglione and seconded by Don Murray to accept the financial report as read. Motion Passed unanimously.
There was a discussion about Cobb O�Hara�s memorial services and it was clarified that the �Post Walk Through� would be at 0545 pm Thursday March 4th before the rosary at 6:00pm. The memorial mass at Sacred Heart Church will be at 10 am on Friday March 28th.
Bob Griglione gave the bingo report for February. He advised that so far in March attendance has been good, last week having 63 players. We are expecting another good month IF we are not hit for Blackout.
Duke reported on the Scholarship committee appointed by CDR Hill. They are Duke Locke, chair, Don Murray, Don Morey and Bud Parkison members. Vice Cdr has made himself available as may be required to answer any questions that may surface. One does NOT have to be a Boys State attendee to qualify for a scholarship. FHS provided 8 names to the Post for consideration. It was noted that Duke rearranged the many honors received by the Post regarding Frank Bozick, our �Senior Veteran� at age 106, who has been recognized as the oldest living WWII veteran in the State of Kansas.
CDR advised members of the following: l. Post 182, Arma will install there new officers for the year 2009 at their home on March 20th. 2. Thank you from Carmen Flottner for the use of medical equipment. 3. Thank you from Ray Beqinque for the fruit Basket.
Motion made by George Cameron to sponsor a �hole� at the United Methodist Church annual fund raiser at Girard Golf Course for the �Kids First Day Care. Cost of a �hole sponsor� is $50.00. VCDR Wattelet seconded the motion noting that we have been supporting this effort for the past several years. The motion passed unanimously.
CDR Hill advised that it was that time of year to accept nominations for new officers for the Post. Following a moment of silence, or several moments of silence, Duke Locke made a motion that the current members continue to serve in their same capacity for the upcoming year 2009. The members all indicated approval if that was the desire of the post membership. Mike Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Officers for 2009 will be same as 2008.
CDR Hill had received a letter from Dale Allen of Chanute Post # 170 stating he was seeking the 3rd District CDR position for 2009 and requested our support. CDR Hill had also received a letter from Bert L. Kelley Post # 26, Girard stating he was seeking the position of Vice Cdr for District #3 and also requested our support.
CDR Hill advised that the State Golf tournament will be held July 12, 13. Adjutant has the details, anyone interested contact him.
VCDR Wattelet pointed out that Memorial Day is just around the corner and that we have 350+ flags to install on the individual graves and 144+ flags and poles to put up for Memorial Day. We will need all the help we can get to accomplish this task.
CDR Hill solicited any additional comments regarding Post matters. None came forward. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 pm. Go forth and enjoy the free food and drinks and the camaraderie.
Respectfully submitted by Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Frontenac, Kansas 66763-0915
Meeting Minutes for February 20, 2008
Post Commander Duane �Buzz� Hill called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-two (32) members and six (6) guests present. New member Rex Terry and guest Dallas Ripper were introduced.
Our other guests were introduced. Shannon and Zack Wiseman and their mother Judy, Keaton Brown and Vincent Thompson representing Skate Park of Frontenac were in attendance to describe their plans to continue development and expand the skateboard park in Frontenac. Keaton reported the group has raised $6,000 by selling raffle tickets for tires and a Segway and selling energy drinks at Homecoming. Two ramps have been completed and are located near the basketball court and swimming pool, the concrete provided by a grant obtained by Dan Brunetti. Frontenac Recreation will match funds with Skate Park of Frontenac and plans are to raise another $6,000. The skate park is located on city property; therefore the City of Frontenac is responsible for any legal or liability issues that may arise over its use and operation. After numerous questions and some discussion, Ron Wattelet made a motion to donate $500 to Skate Park of Frontenac. Charlie Quenoy seconded the motion and the motion passed. Keaton made a nice presentation and was commended by several Post members.
The adjutant read the minutes for the January 16, 2008 meeting. Motion made by Gus Bosetti to approve the minutes as read, seconded by George Cameron. Motion passed.
Bud Parkison gave the financial report for January 17 to February 20, 2008. Motion made by Ron Wattelet and seconded by Mike Hagerty to accept the financial report as given. Motion passed. February Financial Report attached.
Bob Griglione gave the Bingo report for January, saying we played only two nights in January due to the broken machine, however attendance was 64 last week and 57 the week before. Our income continues to be good despite low player numbers. Report attached.
Bob Griglione, membership chairman, reported current membership is 203 and our quota is 211, placing us at 97 % of quota.
Sick Call. Cobb O�Hara has pneumonia, Silver Dollar is home from the hospital recovering from pneumonia, Norman Krusic is in KC Veterans Hospital, Winferd Hamm is still at Mayo Clinic and Gerald Falletti is convalescing at home.
A thank you letter was received from Frank Layden Elementary School for the Post�s contribution to Operation Wrap Up. Commander Hill presented to Floyd Simon a certificate recognizing him for his fifty years of membership in The American Legion. Buzz will deliver fifty-year membership certificates to Forest Dittmann and Pete Gammaitoni.
On February 11, Buzz and Martin traveled to Topeka for the reading of Kansas Senate Resolution No. 1812, introduced by Senator Jim Barone, honoring Frank Bozick as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Kansas and thanking him for his service. Jim was trying to get Governor Sebelius to sign a picture for Frank. Buzz and Martin accepted the resolution on Frank�s behalf and will present it to him.
Don Murray reported that ninety-six (96) get-well cards were sent to members last year. Don told us about his efforts to purchase fruit baskets and said Ron�s IGA was the only store that would prepare and deliver them. Don requested that we establish a dollar amount to be spent for each fruit basket. Ron Wattelet moved that we spend no more than $35 per basket, Don Murray seconded. Motion passed.
George Cameron made a motion to change our meeting start time to 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. There was some brief discussion, Walt Marlier seconded and the motion passed. Buzz will contact the Pittsburg Sun to have notice placed in the community events column, the telephone call committee will call and remind everyone of the time change and it will be posted on the web site.
Drew Polen reported Nick Smith, son of Chuck Smith, is in the Marine Corp on active duty.
A list of �care package� items was passed out and it was requested that you bring something from the list to the next meeting to be packed up and mailed to our hometown troops overseas. Major Neil Smith is the only one known to be serving �in country� at this time. Ron reported that when the Post put together care packages for the 891st, �Big Al�s� donated most of the items. He thought we should start there and said Al�s son-in-law had taken over the business since Al�s passing and was a potential American Legion member. Rupard said he would go talk to Big Al.
Ron Wattelet stated there are two young men who wish to go to Boys State and who meet the eligibility requirements from Frontenac High School. He moved the Post pay $220 each for Fernando Martinez and Kevin Roach to attend and participate in Boys State 2008.
Drew Polen reported that a nine-man team of Pittsburg State University ROTC cadets would travel to White Sands New Mexico to take part in the Bataan Memorial Death March on March 30. They are going to drive down, participate in the march and drive home. The nine cadets are in need of donations to purchase food for the trip as they plan to alternate drivers, eat some MRE�s and just go for the least expensive way possible. They said they would need $1200 to cover their expenses for the trip. Don Murray made a motion to give them $100. Ron Wattelet seconded the motion and the motion passed. The nine cadets will be at the March meeting to talk about their upcoming trip and accept the donation.
Ron Wattelet reported he represented The American Legion and the City of Frontenac at Frank Bozick�s 105th birthday celebration at Chicken Mary�s. At this dinner celebration he presented Frank with a plaque from the city.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Post Commander Duane �Buzz� Hill called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., led the Flag Salute, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. There were thirty-three (33) members present.
The adjutant read the minutes for the November 21, 2007 meeting. Motion made by Gus Bosetti to approve as read, seconded by Don Murray. Motion passed. A December meeting was not held because of all the Christmas holiday activities.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave financial reports for November 22 to December 19, 2007 and December 20, 2007 and January 16, 2008. Motion made by Mike Hagerty to accept the financial reports as given, seconded by Bob Griglione. Motion passed. December and January Financial Reports attached.
Bob Griglione gave the Bingo report for December, reporting we played only two nights and attendance was light, averaging 33; however, 2007 was a very good year for bingo. Report attached.
Bob Griglione, membership chairman, reported current membership is 203 and our quota is 211, placing us at 97 % of quota.
Sick Call. Norman Krusic is still in rehab in KC. Winferd Hamm is at Mayo Clinic and Gerald Falletti is convalescing at home.
Commander Hill presented Gus Bosetti with a Gold Star and a Century Club Pin, Ron Wattelet with a Gold Star, and Cobb O�Hara with a Gold Star. Frank Papish and Commander Hill each received Silver Stars. These awards are earned for signing up renewal members or by signing up new members. Mr. Bosetti signed up forty-seven (47) renewals and two (2) new members for a total of fifty-one (51) points. The Gold Star, the �most coveted award in Kansas American Legion,� is awarded to individual Legionnaires who score 30 points or more before February 5, 2008 and received at Department Headquarters by February 15, 2008.achievement earned him the Century Club Pin. The Century Club Pin is awarded for obtaining 50 points or more for Posts with 201 to 300 members.
Commander Hill reported receiving a letter from Post 64 inviting us to a joint meeting to discuss sponsoring joint events or activities and sharing ideas. There was brief discussion.
Bob Griglione reported the CD was due for renewal at Edward D. Jones. After brief discussion, Bob moved to renew the CD with Edward D. Jones for one year. Ron Wattelet seconded, motion passed.
Frank Grilz reported that he has refurbished a second motorized wheelchair that was donated to the Post by Bob Dittman. It is ready to run, except for batteries. Frank moved that he be authorized to purchase new batteries when the need arises, rather than now and have them set and deteriorate. Mike Hagerty seconded, motion passed.
Vice Commander Ron Wattelet brought up for discussion the fruit baskets sent by the Post to sick members. Floyd Simon started this program several years ago, but the practice was discontinued for several reasons: i.e. his health, the time involved and nobody stepped forward to take it over. Ron said that this was a very nice gesture and was unaware of another Post having such a program. After some brief discussion, Ron asked if anyone was interested in taking on this program. No one spoke up at this time, but we hope someone will come forward to take on this project.
Thank you�s were received from Class Ltd. and Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center Care Van for our recent donations.
Floyd Simon brought up for discussion the proposed Frontenac skateboard park and stated he read in the Pittsburg Sun there is a group raising funds and working to construct a park in Frontenac with the support of the city. He thought we should support the kids however and whenever we get a chance and wants to make a donation to them. Martin Dupslaff moved to invite the group to make a presentation to the Post at our next meeting and then discuss the donation. Ron Wattelet seconded, the motion passed. Martin will invite the city and group.
Commander Hill discussed holding a �recognition dinner� and requested volunteers for a committee to plan the event. Volunteers for the planning committee are: Buzz Hill, Martin Dupslaff, Charlie Quenoy, Ron Wattelet, Drew Polen, Bud Parkison and Mike Hagerty.
Martin Dupslaff requested the names of Post members on active duty for the purpose of sending care packages. Captain Drew Polen stated he had two soldiers stationed in Arizona providing border security and six men in Iraq working as civilian contractors; however, he did not believe they needed anything and were doing very well. Sergeant Neil Smith is �in country� stationed in Afghanistan and is in need �personal comfort� items. Martin wants to gather up care package items and send to the troops.
Comrades transferred to the Post Everlasting are William A. Humphreys, William Starchich, and Wayne E. Stevenson.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
The Adjutant was out of town and in his absence, Vice Cdr. Wattelet read the minutes for October 17 meeting. Motion made by Cobb O�hara, seconded by Don Murray. Motion passed.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave the financial report for October 18 to November 21, 2007. Motion made by Gus Bosetti to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Charlie Quenoy. Motion passed. November Financial Report Attached.
Vice Cdr Wattelet, reported on Bingo and Membership for Bob Griglione. He advised that November was another good month for Bingo, and that next week Blackout for the $300.00 was for 61 numbers or less and anticipated a very large crowd. On membership he advised that it was going quite well, The Post currently being at 199 which included a couple more new members and a couple transfers. All members who have NOT yet renewed are being sent a packed compiled by Bob G which includes a letter from the Commander encouraging them to renew their membership as soon as possible.
SICK CALL: Norman Krusic is still in Kansas City recuperating. Jack Lemon was in the hospital and is now home. John Moriconi also was in the hospital, but was present for the meeting. Don Murray, our Service Officer discussed briefly that he is NOT being notified when members are ill and requested that he be notified as soon as possible if a member is hospitalized so that he can take appropriate action in mailing them a card from the Post.
The Commander expressed his gratitude to all who participated in the Veterans Day Program at Frontenac School and those that also went to Sunset Manor Nursing Home following the school program. He also expressed his appreciation to Duke Locke and Ron Wattelet for their efforts and perseverance which ultimately let to Frank Bozick being �officially� recognized by the Governor as the oldest Veteran in the State of Kansas. He pointed out that this matter had been picked up by at least 27 other news agencies throughout the US. The Commander also gave special thanks to Duke Locke for his actions in keeping the interior walls of our meeting room current with �up to date� framed items of special interest.
Vice Commander Wattelet took a few moments to discuss the Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas Baskets and Operation Wrap-Up. He pointed out that we donate $900.00 to these 3 efforts but wanted to give special recognition to the School Nurse, Terry Merando and the other members of the school staff and teachers that really do the work to see this effort to completion. Without their efforts, these programs would not be a success. They identify the needy, accompany them on the shopping trip at Walmart, and follow up after the fact. He recommended that the Commander forward a letter expressing our gratitude to these ladies for their efforts.
The Post Web Cite was discussed by the Webmaster, Don Morey. During the discussion, it was noted that recent additions include l. Bulletin Board, 2. Current Post Activities, 3. Guest Book, 4. Guest Comments, 5. �Hits Counter�-- and note the expansion and participation by our �Ladies Auxiliary� on this Web. In addition several new items have been added to the �Patriotic� section that are really worth your time to check out.
The Commander�s �Brother-in-Law, Gerald Green was a guest. He has assisted the Post on Memorial Day with the �Avenue of Flags�. The Post has had difficulty every year with the Avenue�s holes to insert the flag poles into the ground. The Post has tried many alternatives to correct the problem. Gerald Green, our guest, developed a possible solution and for that, we are grateful. He is taking it upon himself to provide us with approximately 150 devices which will assists in eliminating the problem. We have the utmost of confidence that these will work and want to express our sincere appreciation in his offer to provide them to us. Thank you Gerald.
Before Closing, it was emphasized that the Post will NOT have a meeting in December, that the next meeting will be January 16th, same time, same place.
Final Comment before closing, the Vice Commander made a special plea for a couple of Volunteers to come forward and help as a CALLER for bingo, pointing out that without the money from bingo we would NOT be able to continue to function in the manner that we have grown accustomed to functioning.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm
Respectfully submitted by Vice CDR Ron Wattelet, substituting for Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Frontenac Chief of Police Carl Flora and Fire Chief Zafuta made a presentation on the proposed new police station, fire station improvements and city hall remodel and restoration that will be funded by the proposed bond issue to be voted on in the election next Tuesday.
The adjutant read the minutes for the September 19, 2007 meeting. Motion made by Cobb O�Hara to approve as read, seconded by Bob Griglione. Motion passed.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave the financial report for September 20 to October 17, 2007. Motion made by Bob Griglione to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Don Murray. Motion passed. October Financial Report attached.
Bob Griglione reported that October has started out to be a good month for Bingo and attendance has been good. September Bingo Report attached.
Bob Griglione, membership chairman, reported current membership is 189 and our quota is 211, placing us at 89.5 % of quota. Two new members reported they joined up as a result of having the Internet website.
Sick Call. Norman Krusic is going to re-hab in KC and staying with his daughter. Ron Wattelet had knee surgery yesterday and is reported to be doing well.
Thank you cards or letters were received from Wal-mart Community Grant Program, Mirza Shrine Transportation Fund, Crisis Resource Center, Sacred Heart Building Fund, St. John�s � Mercy Regional Foundation, The American Legion Department of Kansas, Frontenac United Methodist Church, and Ronald McDonald House.
John F. Derby Post # 43 received a certificate of recognition from national headquarters for our continued contribution to children and youth. Duke volunteered to have it framed. We also received an �Early Bird� plaque for 2008 membership turn in.
Commander Hill announced the annual Veterans Day Remembrance at Frontenac High School will be Thursday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. All veterans and Auxiliary members are invited to attend and should report to Gus Bosetti in the cafeteria by 9:30 a.m. for registration. Don Morey will sing the National Anthem and Frank Bozick will be recognized as Kansas Oldest Living Veteran during the ceremony. Please wear a white shirt and your AL cap.
Post 43 received an invitation to a Veterans Day reception at the Franklin Civic Center on November 10 and an invitation to the 3rd District Legion Family Homecoming on October 20.
The gas appliance connector on the little furnace has been replaced because it was a safety hazard.
Rupard voiced his concerned about the baluster spacing and his desire to correct the situation. He has a couple of ideas and is pursing them.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
Vice Commander Wattelet shared his American GI Bear that plays Proud to be an American by Lee Greenwood.
The adjutant read the minutes for the August 15, 2007 meeting. Motion made by Cobb O�Hara to approve as read, seconded by Michael Haggerty. Motion passed.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave the financial report for August 16 to September 19, 2007. Motion made by Bob Griglione to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Gus Bosetti. Motion passed. September Financial Report attached.
Bob Griglione reported that August was a good month for Bingo and attendance was 65 one night and 63 another. August Bingo Report attached.
Bob Griglione, membership chairman, reported current membership is 185 and our quota is 211, placing us at 88 % of quota.
Mike Noscroy and Norman Krusic remain on Sick Call.
Thank you cards were received from Edie Hobson for use of a wheelchair, Frontenac Education Foundation for the $250 donation, Brandon Long for sponsoring him at Boys State, Mark Alai for the donation to purchase school supplies for needy children, and Betty Page for use of a wheelchair.
Commander Hill announced the American Legion Veterans Affairs Tour is stopping at Post 43 for an informational meeting and coffee from 3:40 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. on October 1, 2007. We need to invite all veterans and family members, Legionnaires and VFW members to attend.
Commander Hill was very excited about the wonderful website Don Morey has created for the Post and thanked him for his efforts. After the meeting adjourned, the website was projected on a screen and demonstrated for the members. There are four other posts in Kansas with websites at this time.
Ron Wattelet announced the Post would be invited to Frontenac High School for a Veterans Day program.
Rupard informed us that the handrail does not meet OSHA specs and asked Bob Dittman if our insurance would cover us should something happen. Bob said, �If we are legally liable then we are covered.�
Duke Locke said there were thirty-six members who walked through for Lonzo Wood plus the Auxiliary.
Bob Griglione made and motion to purchase twelve 4� X 6� flags and after some discussion asked to withdraw the motion. Ron Wattelet then moved to purchase 12 flags: 6, 3� X 5�, 3 nylon and 3 poly and 6, 3� X 6�, 3 nylon and 3 poly. Bob seconded and the motion passed.
There was some discussion about displaying the Post colors in the hall.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Post Adjutant
The adjutant read the minutes for the July 18, 2007 meeting. Motion made by Cobb O�Hara to approve as read, seconded by Michael Haggerty. Motion passed.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave the financial report for July 19 to August 15, 2007. Motion made by Ron Wattelet to accept the financial report as given, seconded by Frank Papish. Motion passed. August Financial Report attached.
Bob Griglione reported that on the night of July 26th there were 75 bingo players in attendance. July Bingo Report attached.
Bob Griglione, membership chairman, reported three new members: Roger Bezinque, Elbert Morey and Neil Smith. Current membership is 183 and our quota is 211, placing us at 86.7% of quota.
Mike Noscroy, Norman Krusic and Rosemary Bosetti were reported on Sick Call. Don Murray will send each one a get-well card.
The Commander talked about the post website. Floyd Simon reported the City is not supporting the construction of a skateboard park for liability reasons and asked to drop the item from any further discussion. Floyd Simon brought up for discussion an issue with life insurance premiums increasing that were supposed to be guaranteed. The insurance policy was taken out in the 1940�s and it appears no one else is aware of this matter.
Bob Griglione made a motion to have Alan Drenick replace the post water heater. Cobb O�Hara seconded, motion passed.
There was considerable discussion about the post website. Don Morey reported that for $60 per year we could purchase the domain name �Frontenac American Legion.org�. Ron Wattelet made a motion to buy this domain name for sixty dollars per year. Bob Griglione seconded and the motion passed.
Bob Griglione said he had written a letter telling about The Avenue of Flags and the new post officers, which he included with each membership renewal form mailed out to members who have not yet renewed for 2008.
Ron Wattelet reported on Festa Italiano and said Paul Hutsey had asked if the Legion would rather participate by cooking instead of operating bingo since bingo did not make much money. After a brief discussion and no one volunteering for any cooking, Bob Griglione made a motion we donate $250 to Festa in lieu of cooking and sponsoring bingo. Mike Hagerty seconded and the motion passed.
Commander Hill presented a list of activities and organizations to which Post 43 made cash donations in the past and the amounts donated. The listed totaled $2,950.00. During discussion, Ron Wattelet noted that several of these benefactors had not cashed the previous donation and suggested we not donate to them again this year. Frontenac H. S. Booster Club (sports) and Frontenac H. S. Band Booster Club were removed from the list. Ron Wattelet made a motion to donate $2,975.00 with the designated amount going to each group on the revised list. Cobb O�Hara seconded and the motion passed. See Frontenac American Legion Post #43 Contributions for 2007 list attached.
Duke Locke informed us he will submit Frank Bosick for the honor of �Oldest Veteran� to the Sunflower Legionnaire.
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
The adjutant read the minutes for the June 20, 2007 meeting. Motion made by Gus Bosetti to approve as read, seconded by Michael Haggerty. Motion passed.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave the financial report for June 21 to July 18, 2007. Motion made by Gus Bosetti to accept the financial reports as given, seconded by Ron Wattelet. Motion passed. June Financial Report attached.
Commander Hill requested new members and returning members: Frank Villamaria, Bill Carson, Don Warwick and Chuck Clinton to stand and introduce themselves.
Bob Griglione reported bingo was doing well in spite of the economy, with an average attendance of 67 per week. June Bingo Report attached.
Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 210, our quota is 226, placing us at 92 % of quota.
Norman Krusic, John Moriconi and Don La Forte were reported on Sick Call. Don Murray will send each one a get-well card.
The Commander talked about creating a �post website�. Cobb requested the post pay Don La Forte�s membership. Floyd Simon suggested we make a donation to the Frontenac Skateboard Park group, which turned into a request to have them make a presentation to the Post before we discuss a donation.
Dave Hribar completed the repairs to the ladies restroom floor and it looks very nice.
Ron Wattelet made a motion to give three hundred ($300) dollars to Frontenac Elementary School so they may purchase school supplies for needy children in the community. Gus Bosetti seconded, motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant
The adjutant read the minutes for the May 16, 2007 meeting. Motion made by Cobb O�Hara to approve as read, seconded by Michael Haggerty. Motion passed.
Bud Parkison, Financial Officer, gave the financial report for May 16, 2007 and June 20, 2007. Motion made by Don Murray to accept the financial reports as given, seconded by Gus Bosetti. Motion passed. Copies of financial reports attached.
Due to the absence of Bob Griglione there was not a Bingo report for June.
Martin Dupslaff reported current membership is 210, our quota is 226, placing us at 92% of quota.
No one was reported to be on sick call. Don Murray reported sending 12 sympathy cards and 2 condolences through June 20, 2007.
The Commander expressed his appreciation and thanks to everyone who worked and participated in the Memorial Day activities. Thank you cards were received from James Cameron and Chad Goebel for sending them to Boys State. A �thank you� letter was mailed to Dan Brunetti expressing our thanks to the city for boring the holes for the new flags in the cemeteries. We received invitations to the 134th Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Parade in Erie on July 14th and to the �Salute to Veterans� at the Franklin Centennial on June 23, 2007. A memorial was given to the Post for Steve Milano. Gus Bosetti received a �thank you� from the National Commander after Gus sent him pictures of Chicopee Kansas to compare to his hometown of Chicopee, Massachusetts. A �thank you � letter was sent to Francie Buche for the use of his John Deere Gator in the Memorial Day parade.
Cobb O�Hara moved that we contact Dave Hribar about repairing the rotted out floor in the ladies restroom. Charlie Quenoy seconded, motion passed.
Charlie Quenoy moved that we have Dave Hribar proceed with repairing the floor if he wants the job. Cobb O�Hara seconded, motion passed. Gus Bosetti will contact Dave.
Gus Bosetti made a motion to match the Auxiliary�s gift of $200 to the Children�s Miracle Network. Seconded by Frank Papish, motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Martin F. Dupslaff, Post Adjutant