APRIL
2008 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
The April General Meeting, of the Eric Huberth
VFW Post 11395, was
held at the Elk's Lodge on
the 8th of April, 2008.
After the opening
ceremonies, Post Commander
Carter asked the Chaplain to lead us in the
opening prayer.
Upon completion of the
prayer, Commander Carter
introduced a new member
of the Post. Her name
is Frances Albon. She
is a life member of the VFW
and served with the
Army Medical Office in London
during WWII. A few minutes were taken to let the
members welcome her and
introduce themselves.
Frances then shared her
Army experiences with the
gathering.
Jack then called for
the Adjutant to read the minutes
of the March General
Meeting. Gene offered and the
minutes were approved
as they were published.
Quartermaster Harper
was directed to present his
report for the month of
March, 2008. He covered all
of the financial transactions that took place during
the month of March.
The Receipts consisted
of: Bank interest and a
donation from Bob Butz. Disbursements consisted
of: Web Site
expense; Sepulveda VA NHCU
personal items; Teacher
award plaque; District
donation for tickets;
Newsletter expenses;
National Convention
fee; and Telephone bill. He
mentioned that the
quarterly audit will be conducted
immediately following
this meeting.
Hank Papeika presented
the Service Officer Report.
He reported on the
recent trips to the Sepulveda
VA NHCU. Hank mentioned
that next week Gene
Ogden, Jim Kellogg and
himself will deliver the
normal supplies for the
residents of the NHCU.
He mentioned that
because of the floor covering
replacement that each
wing will be closed from
time to time until the
work is completed.
Bob Harper reported
that all of the Memorial Day
Poppy Drive supplies
have been received.
Gene reported that we
have submitted and been
approved by the City to
hold our Flag Day Presentation
on the 14th of June.
Certain tasks have been assigned
to pull the project
together.
Old Business - The Flag
Drop Box was delivered
to Supervisor Parks
office and placed in the vestibule
for easy access to
those wishing to deposit their worn
and tattered flags for
proper retirement.
The Teacher of the Year
award will be presented
during a school
assembly on Friday, the 25th of
April.
New Business - The Flag
Day event was discussed
and specific tasks were
assigned for members of
the Post. An update
will be provided at the May
meeting.
Good of the Order -
Nominations were solicited prior
to the election of next
years Officers. The election
was held and the new
officers will be installed at
the May General
Meeting.
The Attendance Pool was
conducted and once again
failed to produce a
winner.
Commander Carter again
discussed the upcoming
State Convention to be
held in Ontario in June and
announced anyone
planning to attend needs to
submit their name to
him prior to the 1st of May.
With no other business
to be conducted the
Commander proceeded
with the closing ceremonies
and announced that the
next Officers Meeting will
be held at his home on
the 6th of May and the next
General Meeting will be
held on the 13th of May, 2008.