Warffemius - Seidler Post 381

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

March

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Membership meeting

Monday, March 18, 2013

American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:34pm at
Denny’s Place, 15800 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD by Post Commander Ron
Fisher.

Members Present: Visitors:
Ron Fisher (none)
Henry Turner
Bryan Hoover Membership Approved Excused Absences:
Denny Lavallee
Erle Ross
Jeremy Foster
Chris Marshall
Ian Young
Daniel Dorrance
David Billings

Convocation from Post Chaplain Chris Marshall

Minutes from past minutes were posted online. Some items were discovered to be
missing from past minutes, and will be covered in New Business. A motion was made,
seconded and passed (MSP) to accept the minutes with necessary corrections.

Treasurer’s Report was given by Post Commander Ron Fisher due to the absence of all
members of the Finance Committee. MSP to accept the report.

Chaplain’s Report was given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall:

I brought to the Post's attention that Marilyn Bland, a fellow member of Post 381 was sick
and was unable to make the meeting. I also asked everyone to keep Post Members Felix
Colaciello's son, Jimmy, in our prayers while he recovers from surgery and Mr. Henry Turner's
Mother as she is recovering from injuries as well.

Communications:
We received a letter from Prince George’s County NAACP (click here to view), dated
January 30, 2013, to Post Commander, Warffemius-Seidler Post 381; I have friends, both
combatants and non-combatants who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well
as physical injuries. We all remember the disregard for this nation’s Vietnam vets. Let’s
not sit by and watch our courageous men and women that fought or supported efforts in
Afghanistan and Iraq suffer the same fate or similar fate. It is a great pleasure that Prince
George’s County NAACP American branch unit 7023 has endorsed and will support
Warffemius-Seidler American Legion Post 381. Sincerely, Robert Ross, president Prince
George’s County NAACP.

It was MSP to suspend the normal order of business for the 2nd Commander’s Report.

2nd Commander’s Report:

- Commander Fisher and I have issued letters of appreciation to the members of
Andrews fire department for their volunteer efforts on the upstairs room.
- Members of Andrews fire department came to the legion on March15th and worked
to repair and secure the roof.
- I am donating a PowMia flag to the legion.
- I am also donating an American flag which has will be flown over the Capital which
will be validated for authenticity with a certificate.
- I will withdraw as 2nd vice commander because I am being discharging from the Air
Force and relocating to Pittsburgh for work.
- Commander Fisher has appointed Christopher Tress to succeed me. My replacement
will need guidance but I will be passing off my number, officers manual, and email
account information to him.

MSP to accept this report.

David Billings moved to thank 2nd Commander Hoover for this service in establishing the
Post and recruiting new members. Commander Fisher moved to amend to add a Letter of
Appreciation. MSP.

Commander Fisher reiterated his appointment of Christopher R. Tress as 2nd Vice
Commander of Post 381 in accordance with established bylaws.

Normal order of business resumed.

Membership: Prospective members presented last month were voted in at the Executive
Committee meeting.

Sick Call: Chaplain Chris Marshall sent cards for several members.
Dr. Billings thanked Chaplain Marshall for remembering his sister.

Old Business: (none)

New Business:

Commander Fisher established a Renovation Committee, with Ian Young as Chair,
and appointed Christopher Tress to the committee.
Recent renovation of Post spaces in Denny’s Place has been overseen by Ron Fisher
and Bryan Hoover. Several local businesses including Home Depot and HH Gregg, and
local craftsmen have donated materials and time, and all have pledged to continue.

Noah’s Market in Clinton has donated 800 pounds of ribs to be delivered to Denny’s
Place every other week. Proceeds to the Post will be used to purchase kitchen equipment
in Denny’s Place. MSP to accept these donations and use the proceeds to enhance the
kitchen.

(A five minute recess took place.)

Commander Ron Fisher established an Exploratory Committee with 1st Vice Commander Turner as chair, with Dr. Billings on this committee.

Post Commander Ron Fisher accepted the National Commander’s challenge to
support Operation Comfort Warriors for $120. Commander Fisher asked for members to
make donations to the Post equal to this amount.

MSP to establish Unit 381 Auxiliary.

At the National Commander’s Banquet at Post 82 in LaPlata on March 9, 2013, National Commander James Koutz formally presented the Temporary Charter certificate to the Post.

MSP to table funding $150 per month telecommunications subscription until
renovations have been complete.

Benediction offered by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Post Commander adjourned the meeting at 9:13pm.

Respectfully Submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald Fisher
Post Adjutant Post Commander

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Feb

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Monday, February 18, 2013

American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:30pm at Denny’s Place,

15800 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD by Post Commander Ron Fisher.

A quorum being met by the following

members in attendance: Visitors:

Ronald Fisher Casey Fisher

Henry C. Turner, Jr.

Denny Lavelle Membership Approved Excused Absences:

Erle Ross Bryan Hoover

Chris Marshall Jeremy Foster

Dan Dorrance William Gash

Bill Bush Ian Young

Pamela Neal-Robinson Felix Colaciello

Convocation from Post Chaplin Chris Marshall

Update on the organization of the Post 381 Auxiliary was presented by Casey Fisher. She asked for the

Post members to assist in recruiting.

Minutes from the December and January meetings were presented by Post Adjutant Erle Ross. He

clarified procedure that the proposed minutes will be posted online and printed copies will be available

before the meetings. It will be up to the members to read the minutes ahead of time and be prepared to

correct or approve at this point in the membership meetings.

The minutes were approved as corrected and will be posted online.

Sick Call, relief, and employment

Felix Colaciello’s son is in the hospital

David Billings’ sister passed

Henry Turner’s mother fell and broke her hip

Committee Reports

Finance Committee report given by Bill Bush. Motion to accept this report was , seconded and approved.

Old Business:

Ron Fisher reported that 10 people had paid so far to attend the National Commander’s Banquet

at Post 82 on March 9. More reservations will be accepted.

Henry Turner reported that all DD214’s need for the charter members have been received and

verified. Next month the membership will consider Oliver, Glads and Harate for membership. Their DD-

214’s have been verified and dues paid.

A safe deposit box to store the commander and adjutant’s DD214’s and other necessary

documents has been rented.

Adopt-a-highway has been approved. Signs should be posted in about 3 weeks. It was moved,

seconded and approved to put Denny Place on the signs.

Constitution and Bylaws were approved as amended.

The proper use of the Post name was described. The American Legion, Warffemius-Seidler Post

381, Baden-Brandywine, MD is the full name. When using Warffemius-Seidler, it should always be

followed by either a comma, or move to the next line to use “Post 381”. When using the city pair

“Baden-Brandywine”, always included “Maryland” or “MD”.

Ron’s Mobile gifted to the Post 2 years’ use of the Post web site and emails. Two new sponsors

were added to the Post web site.

The corrected sponsorship letter from the NAACP was received.

New Business:

Pamela Neal-Robinson was appointed to chair the Children and Youth Committee.

Felix Colaciello and Denny Lavallee were added to the Finance Committee.

Ron Fisher announced the Southern Maryland Oyster Bowl on February 23, and encouraged

everyone to attend.

There will be a reception hosted by the Southern Maryland Division honoring past commanders.

Subject tabled.

Denny announced he was having a special “ribs night” this Thursday, February 21. Profits will be

donated to the Post.

Ron Fisher updated the process for the Post to have its own EIN, and that the Post will be a

501(c)(19) not-for-profit organization.

All Charter Members who had not previously been sworn into The American Legion was sworn

in.

Adjourn: Moved, Seconded and passed to adjourn.

Benediction given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Next meeting will be March 18, 2013, and 7:30pm, same location.

Meeting adjourned at 8:36pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald Fisher

Adjutant Commander

Dec Min

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

Monday, December 17, 2012

The prospective charter meeting opened at 7:02pm at Denny’s Place, 15800 Brandywine Road,

Brandywine, MD by acting Commander, Ron Fisher.

A quorum being met by the following

members in attendance: Visitors:

Bryan Hoover

Ron Fisher

Denny Lavelle

Erle Ross

Chris Marshall

Dan Dorrance

Bill Bush

Jeremy Foster

Convocation from acting Chaplin, Chris Marshall

Minutes from the charter organization meeting was presented

Old Business:

Regular/monthly meetings of the Post will be the 3^rd Monday of each month at 7:30pm.

Adopt-a-Highway: Denny Lavallee will ensure 4 signs on Maryland Highway 381 are posted.

Acting officer list was reviewed for submission to National for our charter.

Post name: Bryan Hoover met with Seidler family. Recommends a single point-of-contact

between our Post and the families.

Jeremy Foster met with Warffemius family. The son is honored and anxious to get involved with

the SAL.

VFD: Bryan Hoover and Ron Fisher met with the Baden VFD for sponsorship.

DD214: All the DD214’s for the charter members have been received and will be kept in a safe

deposit box.

Officer Books: They’ll arrive in conjunction with the charter approval. Post copies will be signed

out when borrowed. All should be available online as a PDF.

Legion tenants: Ron reiterated the 4 pillars of the Legion as the foundation of our Post.

Charter Application: Ron provided copies of all the paperwork submitted for charter approval.

Boy Scouts of America: Ron talked about sponsoring a local BSA troup.

MD Department news: Tom Davis is stepping down from the state Adjutant position.

Bi-laws:

Requirements for Commander: a.) physically attend 10 meetings in the past year; b.)

member of this Post at least 1 year.

Installation of Officers will take place 30 days after elections

Executive Committee will consist of 4 appointed and 1 elected members for 2 year

terms.

Adjutant is appointed by the Commander with no term limit. When a new Adjutant is

appointed, there will be a 60 overlap between the appointment of the new and release of the old

Adjutants for transfer of books and duties.

New Business:

Ron distributed copies of Legion membership times to assist in recruiting.

American Legion Riders (ALR): Dan Dorrance give ALR info to start a local club. Bill Gash

volunteered to assist.

Sons of the American Legion (SAL): Bill Bush inquired to establishing a local SAL. Postponed.

Membership applications: Still need a few charter members to complete theirs.

Website needs: Fund raising, as we need $300 quickly for work already done for our website.

Permanent Officer Installation: When will it occur? No definite time given.

Prospective & Transferring members: Dan said a committee has to meet with the prospective

member twice. Prospective members can meet with the current members at the dinner just prior to the

meeting, but doesn’t count as meeting with the committee.

Adjourn: Bill Bush moved to adjourn. Seconded.

Benediction given by Chris Marshall

Next meeting will be January 21, 2013, and 7:30pm, same location.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm .

Respectfully submitted;

/signed/ /signed/

Erle Ross Ronald Fisher

Acting Adjutant Acting Commander

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Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Approved Minutes

Monday, January 21, 2013

The installation of officers commenced at 7:30pm at Denny’s Place, 15800 Brandywine Road,

Brandywine, MD by Southern Maryland District Commander Patricia McCoy.

A quorum being met by the following

members in attendance: Visitors:

Pamela Neal-Robinson Pat McCoy

Bob Ross Stan Shaw

Bill Bush Bill Rustmann

Gary Wells Jim Corkery

Ronald Fisher Tom Carlman

Henry Turner Arlene Rustmann

Dennis Lavallee Gary Gifford

Jeremy Foster Winifred Turner

William Gash Bernie Wooden

Chris Marshall Todd Bohnemson

Felix Colaciello Ellen Foster

Daniel Dorrance Wendell Warffermius

Connie Boswell

Jaclyn Boswell

Convocation from Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Installation of officers

Meeting adjourned at 2005.

Respectfully submitted;

/signed/ /signed/

Erle Ross, Adjutant Ronald F. Fisher, Commander

Post 381 Post 381

Sept Min

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Official Minutes

Organizational Meeting

Monday, September 17, 2012

The meeting was brought to order at 7:30 by Ron Fisher at Denny’s Place, 15800 Brandywine Road,

Brandywine, Maryland. Ron presided over the meeting.

Those present were: Jeremy Foster, Bryan Hoover, Felix Colaciello, Ronald Fisher, William Bush, Chris

Marshall, Erle Ross, Dennis Lavallee, Henry Turner.

Being the first organizational meeting, no opening or closing ceremonies were conducted.

Everyone was given the opportunity to introduce themselves.

Items that were discussed included:

Regular meetings will be the 3^rd Monday of each month at Denny’s Place at 7:30pm.

The Post will look into adopting Highway 381.

Officer requirements were discussed. Volunteers nominated themselves and those present elected

them unanimous consent. These positions will be held until regular elections can be held. See the

list at the end of these minutes.

Naming of the Post

Being adopted by the local volunteer fire department

Getting American Legion officer books to the acting officers

Get the American Legion by-laws to everyone on a .pdf via email to review

Get a copy of everyone’s DD214

Be certified by the Boys Scouts of America

Complete the Charter paperwork processed through headquarters

Elected officer requirements

Have to attend 10 meetings in the past year

Can be Commander only 2 years in a row.

Have to be a member of the post at least one year before running for Commander

Adjutant will overlap at least 60 days when a new Adjutant is appointed

Post name cannot be changed without at least 8 charter members agreeing to it.

A committee of 5 to consider transfers from other posts before being brought before the general

Assembly.

Ideas on fund raising from Bryan Hoover

Mr. Bush emphasized the need to complete the charter application before the New Year

Mr. Lavallee gave a tour of his facilities and what would be made available to the new Post

Acting officers* list:

Commander – Ron Fisher

1st Vice Commander – Henry Turner

2nd Vice Commander – Bryan Hoover

3rd Vice Commander – Dennis Lavallee

Judge Advocate – Jeremy Foster

Sergeant-at-arms – Ian Young

Chaplain – Chris Marshall

Treasurer – William Gash

Service Officer – Daniel Dorrance

Historian – Felix Colaciello

Adjutant - Erle Ross

*The Adjutant is an appointed position, and not considered an officer.

Meeting closed at 8:30.

Respectfully submitted;

/signed/ /signed/

Erle Ross Ronald Fisher

Acting Adjutant Acting Commander