Warffemius-Seidler
Post 381
Minutes
May 16, 2016
The American Legion Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:33 pm
at Post HQ, 14313 Brandywine Heights Road, Brandywine, MD by Post Commander Ron
Fisher.
A quorum being met by the following
members in attendance or excused absences: Visitors:
Ron Fisher Bill Gash Antonio Wright
Henry Turner Fred Harley
Chris Tress Raymond Hawkes
Tyrone Eugene Zachary Hawkins
Jeremy Foster Jeremy Bungard
Pam Neal-Robinson Darryl Morgan
Chris Marshall Sherry Miller
Dan Dorrance Cheraunda Nunn
Marrie Nunn Darrell Oliver
Felix Colaciello Charles Robinson
Erle Ross Bob Ross
Aaron Ajani Jennifer Syler
The meeting opened with benediction from Chaplin Chris Marshall.
MSP to suspend with normal business and move directly to the Wilmer’s Park Report:
Cmdr Ron Fisher updated the Post on current status of Wilmer’s Park. The previous day the
DEC approved our proposal to lease Wilmer’s Park. This will allow Cmdr Fisher to get
endorsements from other service groups.
The Annex is in process and should be open by August.
Different people from The Park & Planning Commission (P&P) has met several times and
with several members of the Post. Specifics of how the proper will be used and who will be
responsible for what needs are a couple of the major issues addressed.
After returning to normal business, Service Officer Marrie Nunn introduced guest Antonio
Wright. Cmdr Fisher presented the American Legion and what Post 381 is about, and what
our plans for the future holds. Several Post members testified why they joined Post 381.
Minutes from the previous general membership was presented and approved.
Reports: Cmdr Fisher presented the Treasurer’s Report. MSP.
Sick Call: Fred Harley has one more surgery upcoming; and Bob Ross has health issues.
Old Business: Elections: Over the past two months, no nominations for officer positions
were presented. MSP (unanimously) to re-elect all existing officers in place. Adjutant Erle
Ross will remain in place, and Sherry Miller will serve as assistant Adjutant and Assistant
Service Officer.
The subject of tele-conferencing the membership meetings was brought up. Ron described
some the technology issues that have to be overcome. Svc Off Nunn asked about using
FaceBook Channel. Cmdr Fisher assigned Svc Off Nunn to work with 2nd Vice Cmdr Tyrone
Eugene to explore that possibility.
New Business: Cmdr Fisher presented his plan to raise $2000 to support the local Girl Scout
Troop.
Cmdr Fisher wants a summer Post BBQ and assigned Svc Off Nunn and Asst Svc Officer
Miller to schedule this.
Adjutant Ross gave examples where the current Bi-Laws are outdated or will be outdated
once the Post moves into Wilmer’s Park, and is soliciting help from those who will assist to
update the bi-laws.
Adjutant Ross mentioned somethings about the upcoming State Convention. He suggested
attending the conference college on Tuesday, and Pat McCoy’s election and installation on
Friday.
Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.
Next meeting will be Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7:30pm, at Post 381 HQ, 14313
Brandywine Heights Road, Brandywine, Maryland.
Meeting adjourned at 8:27pm.
Respectfully submitted;
Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher
Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander
