Tuesday, January 19, 2021

December 2020 Minutes

 


Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
December 21, 2020 (proposed)

The American Legion Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 virtural membership meeting opened at 7:30 pm via video-conferencing.  The Post Annex was not available.

A quorum being met by the following officers and members in attendance or excused absences:

Officers/Members of Post 381
Ronald Fisher                  Commander                    Visitor
Erle Ross                     Adjutant
Sherry Miller                    Service Officer

Post 381 Members
Dan Dorrance                           Linda Hart                          Matt Reichers

Due to the video-conferencing format, the opening ceremonies were dispensed with.  

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved.

Reports:
  • Wilmer's Project is still moving forward, though no lease has been presented or signed.
Adjourn:  MSP to adjourn.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Next Meeting:
Monday, January 18, 2021 at 7:30 pm
via video-conferencing 


Erle Ross                                                               Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant                                                  Post 381 Commander

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Monday, January 18, 2021

October 2020 Meeting


Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
October 19, 2020 (proposed)

The American Legion Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 virtural membership meeting opened at 7:30 pm via video-conferencing by Post Commander Ron Fisher.  The Post Annex was not available.

A quorum being met by the following officers and members in attendance or excused absences:

Officers/Members of Post 381
Ronald Fisher    Commander                    Visitor
Henry Turner     1st Vice Commander       Prince George's County Council 
Tyron Eugene     3rd Vice Commander      Commander John Kilgallon
Erle Ross            Adjutant
Sherry Miller       Service Officer
Chris Marshal      Post Chaplain

Post 381 Members
Dan Dorrance                           Linda Hart                          John Krupp
Matt Reichers

Due to the video-conferencing format, most ceremonies were dispensed with.  The Invocation was given by Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall.

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved.

Reports:
  • PGCC CDR Kilgallon updated the Post on American Legion events including Department (Dept.) standardized Constitution and Bi-Laws (CBL), Past Dept. CDR from Prince George's County is nominated for a National Vice CDR position.
  • Post CDR Fisher gave the finance report; and asked for all members to send in their membership renewals.
  • CDR Fisher updated the Post on recent communicaitons with Dept. Adjutant Myers concerning our contention that the Dept. is not following National CBL or Maryland State Law.  He mentioned that if Post 381's charter is withdrawn, then as a group we can create our own non-profit to continue doing the things we want to do for our veterans.
Old Business:
  • Hung Haung updated the Post on this aquaponics construction project.
New Business:
  • CDR Fisher asked the Post whether to remain affiliated with the American Legion.  PGCC CDR Kilgallon answered the question about what will we gain and what will we lose if we disenfranchised from the American Legion.
    • Some of the discussion included questions on what the Post was actually doing (CDR Fisher mentioned that the Post is near to receiving certification to train service dogs for PTSD); whether the American Legion was supporting us, or just taking our Post numbers for their own purposes but not doing anything for us; and that the face of the American Legion are things like chili cook-offs and bars.
    • The mission of the American Legion was reiterated and that being part of the larger whole was benefits.  Whether "putting up with" the American Legion was worth being part of the larger organization, the bigger voice with legislation, and the National Voice with the slowness the bureaucracy  creates.
    • CDR Fisher put the question to the Post on whether Post 381 will remain affiliate with the American Legion. MSP.
Adjourn:  MSP to adjourn.

Benediction was given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.

Next Meeting:
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm
via video-conferencing and if able,
Post 381 Annex
9414 Midland Turn, Upper Marlboro, Maryland


Erle Ross                                                               Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant                                                  Post 381 Commander


 

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November 2020 Minutes


 Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
Novemeber 16, 2020 (proposed)

The American Legion Warremius-Seidler Post 381 virtual membership meeting oopened at 7:30 pm.  The Post Annex was not available.

A quorum being met by the following officers and members in attendacne or excused abssences:


Officers/Members of Post 381
Ronald Fisher                         Commander                              Visitor
Henry Turner                          1st Vice Commander                 
Tyron Eugene                         3rd Vice Commander
Erle Ross                                Adjutant
Sherry Miller                          Service Officer
Chris Marshall                        Post Chaplain

Post 381 Members
Dan Dorrance                           Linda Hart                          Steve Armstrong

Due to the video-conferencing format, most ceremonies were dispensed.  The Invocation was given by Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall.

Minutes from previous meeting was presented and approved.

Old Business:
  • Update on Haung's aquaponics, including a delay due to Prince George's County zoning issues awating approval.
  • 1st Vice commander Henry Turner updated the Post on upgrades taking place at the Marlton Golf Club and Clubhouse; including the physical meeting in the Post Annex are still a ways off.
  • Commander Fisher encouraged everyone to get their 2021 membership renewal sent in ASAP.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.

Next Meeting:


Monday, December 21, at 7:30 pm.
Virtual Meeting


Erle Ross                                                               Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant                                                  Post 381 Commander







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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

September 2020 Minutes

 



Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
September 21, 2020 (proposed)

The American Legion Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 virtual membership meeting commenced at 7:30 pm.  The Post Annex was not available.

A quorum being met by the following officers and members in attendance or excused absences:

Officers/Members of Post 381
Ronald Fisher                         Commander                              Visitor
Henry Turner                          1st Vice Commander                 Gill Stepan
Tyron Eugene                         3rd Vice Commander
Erle Ross                                Adjutant
Sherry Miller                          Service Officer

Post 381 Members
Bryan Hoover                           Linda Hart                          Ian Young
John Krupp                              Dan Dorrance                      Aaron Ajani
Meghan Feerick                        Fred Harley                        Denny Lavallee
Bob Ross                                  David Billlings                     Steve Armstrong

Most opening ceremonies were dispensed with due to the video format.  A moment of silence was observed.

Post Commander Ronald Fisher gave the financial report.

Commander Fisher updated the Post on the current status of Wilmer's Park and Post 381 supporter Huang Hua's acquisition of property for his aquaponic facility.

Next Meeting:


Monday, October, 19 at 7:30 pm.
Virtual Meeting
If possible, also at Post 381 Annex
9414 Midland Turn, Upper Marlboro, Maryland



Erle Ross                                                               Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant                                                  Post 381 Commander






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Saturday, August 8, 2020

July 2020 Minutes









                                         
Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
July 20, 2020 (proposed)

The American Legion Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 virtual membership meeting was cancelled by order of the Maryland Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

Next Meeting:

Monday, August 17, at 7:30 pm
Post 381 Annex (Marlton Club House)
9414 Midland Turn, Upper Marlboro, Maryland





Erle Ross                                                                Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant                                                   Post 381 Commander


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June 2020 Minutes

  










                                         
Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
June 15, 2020 (proposed)

The American Legion Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 virtual membership meeting was cancelled by order of the Maryland Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

Next Meeting:

Monday, July 20, at 7:30 pm
Post 381 Annex (Marlton Club House)
9414 Midland Turn, Upper Marlboro, Maryland





Erle Ross                                                                Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant                                                   Post 381 Commander
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May 2020 Minutes








                                        
Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
May 18, 2020 (proposed)

The American Legion Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 virtual membership meeting was cancelled by order of the Maryland Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

Next Meeting:

Monday, June 15, at 7:30 pm
Post 381 Annex (Marlton Club House)
9414 Midland Turn, Upper Marlboro, Maryland





Erle Ross                                                                Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant                                                   Post 381 Commander
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