Warffemius - Seidler Post 381

Sunday, November 30, 2014

OCT 2014 MINS

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

October 20, 2014

The American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:48 pm

at 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

Pamela Neal-Robinson

Henry Turner

Erle Ross

Bob Ross

Ian Young

Felix Colaciello

Chris Marshall

Jeremy Foster

David Billings

Dan Dorrance

Robert Bowman

Convocation from Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved as is.

Reports:

Treasury: Per response from Finance Officer Pamela Neal-Robinson, First Vice

Commander Henry Turner gave the report. MSP.

Sick Call/Chaplin’s Report: Finance Officer Pamela Neal-Robinson’s Father is recovering from major surgery. A Card will be sent FO Neal on behalf of the Post. MSP.

Old Business:

Jeremy Foster advised that on Monday 6 Oct 2014, there was a meeting with The Southern Maryland District (SMD) along with Nikita Reed to obtain approval for Post 381 to go forward with the acquisition of property of Wilmer’s Park. There was confusion on SMD’s position as they were assuming the meeting was for the purpose of Post 381 presenting to SMD was to sign off on the lease of the property in which Post 381 has not obtained. According to the SMD, Post 381 did not need to go through them for approval, as far as they were concerned, but once we have the lease agreement in hand, they would be ready to sign. According to Nikita, the major point of the meeting was not simply for their approval of the lease, but for SMD to show their support of the Post and of the American Legion as whole before going to Park and Planning. Right now the Grounds Committee is in the process of setting dates to meet with Park and Planning within the next two weeks so that they can be caught up to speed. According to Nikita, Park and Planning is receptive to the idea of the Post obtaining the property and eager to hear the ideas the Post has in store for Wilmer’s Park. First Vice Henry Turner added that once all is said and done, all hands are needed by the Post to restore and manicure the grounds. Once the lease is in the Post’s possession it will be presented to the District, then to the State, and from the State to National.

Commander Fisher advised that the Post will be receiving another shipment of coins as the manufacturer has dropped the price to $3 per coin and urges everyone to advertise the sell of the Post’s Commander’s Coin. Cmdr Fisher further advised that with the date of acquiring Wilmer’s Park looming closer and closer, the Post should begin sending out letters of appreciation to the businesses and politicians who supported Post 381 in the endeavor of acquiring property.

New Business:

Commander Fisher submitted a design of the Post 381 License plate with the Post’s logo and Eagle on the metallic plate. MSP Unanimously

First Vice Commander Turner further advised that the Post would like to sell the license plates which costs $5 to make and suggests that the plates should sell for $15. MSP Unanimously

Commander Fisher has received message from Pam Neal-Robinson requesting help out with yard work at her home while she tends to her ailing Father. Cmdr Fisher has requested members to help out a fellow legionnaire in need.

Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.

Benediction was given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Next meeting will be Monday, November 17, 2014, at 7:30pm, at Post 381 HQ at 14313 Brandywine Heights Road, Brandywine, MD.

Meeting adjourned at 9:21 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher

Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Sept MIns

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

September 15, 2014

The American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:37 pm

at 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

Pamela Neal-Robinson

Henry Turner

Erle Ross

Bob Ross

Ian Young

Felix Colaciello

Chris Marshall

Jeremy Foster

David Billings

Dan Dorrance

Robert Bowman

Convocation from Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved as is.

Reports:

Treasury Report postponed until October’s meeting. MSP

Sick Call/Chaplins Report: Pamela Neal-Robinson is recovering from surgery.

Old Business:

Commander Fisher advised that Nikita Reed has prepared sample support letters endorsing

Post 381 in obtaining Wilmer’s Park that are to be addressed to the Director of Parks and Recreation, Ronnie Gathers. Cmdr Fisher further advised that the process of acquiring

Wilmer’s Park is still moving positively in the Post’s favor.

First Vice Commander Henry Turner discussed with Denny Lavelle, on behalf of Post 381, to

have the Post’s signs displayed and equipment remain at Denny’s Place for the remainder of

the tax year.

According to Cmdr Fisher, money donated through Paypal is accounted for through Paypal.

As soon as the post needs it to be released into the Post’s bank account, Paypal will do so

for a nominal fee.

Cmdr Fisher advised he would have the check to donate, on behalf of Post 381 to Ebenezer

AME’s 5k/10/50k Walk, Run, Bike race on 4 Oct 2014, no later than 24 Sep 2014.

New Business:

County Executive Rue Shon has invited Post 381 to attend Comedy event at Denny’s Place

on September 19, and is open for all members.

Membership Renewals are due. Cmdr Fisher ensured that all members are up to date with

their membership and requested that if any members do need to pay, they need to do so as

soon as possible.

First Vice Commander Turner announced that he has accepted the role by the county to be

a consultant in the setup of a Veteran Affairs Office for Prince George’s County during the

next 3 months to put together the rationale, structure, and look at the things the Veteran

Community would like to accomplish in the VA Office by setting up discussion/focus groups

for the Northern, Central, and Southern portions of the County. Mr. Turner further asks

Post 381 for its support to setup a focus group for the Southern portion of Prince George’s

County.

Cmdr Fisher moved that Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 support Henry Turner in his consulting

efforts for Prince George’s County and the State of Maryland on behalf of Veterans. The

Post will write a letter of endorsement officially supporting Mr. Turner. MSP.

Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.

Benediction given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Next meeting will be October 20, 2014, at 7:30pm, at Post 381 HQ at 14313 Brandywine

Heights Road, Brandywine, MD.

Meeting adjourned at 8:21pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher

Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Aug

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

August 18, 2014

The American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:38 pm

at 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

Pamela Neal-Robinson

Erle Ross

Ian Young

Felix Colaciello

Chris Marshall

Jeremy Foster

David Billings

Dan Dorrance

Robert Bowman

Convocation from Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Minutes from 21 Jul 2014, are to be amended in regards to the Grounds Committee Report

changing the word “support” to “assistance” referring to the presentation of the Certificate

of Recognition and Commander’s Coin. MSP

Reports:

Treasury Report: Finance Officer (FO) Pam Neal-Robinson presented the bank balances.

Paypal donations are not being direct deposited to the bank and FO Neal will be looking into

the issue. Commander Fisher has selected Judge Advocate Jeremy Foster to be added to the

Paypal account with FO Neal as back up. MSP

Commander’s Report: Commander Fisher wanted to reiterate the point that Post 381s bi-

laws clearly states that only 5 members are needed to make a quorum. This point was to be

made clear as one of the American Legion Posts in MD are having issues with quorums not

being met for their monthly meetings.

Grounds Committee Report: Committee Chair Jeremy Foster reported the Grounds

Committee met with Councilman Mel Franklin, his Chief of Staff and Nikita Reed on 31 July

2014 in regards to the 20 acres of land being donated to Post 381 by Prince George’s

County’s Park and Planning Commission. The meeting was promising with the possibility of

issues dealing with the Historical Society and their preference for Park and Recreation to

improve the grounds of Wilmer’s Park. However the land has not been tended to for some

time. Post 381 has expressed interest to put the land to use. Post 381 has expressed the

desire to restore the land and preserve the artifacts and buildings located on the premises.

The current state of the grounds is as follows: overgrown grass fields, buildings needs

maintenance, and camp-sight on the property needs up keeping.

Land Report: Commander Fisher urged First Vice Commander Henry Turner talk to his

management group to provide a proposal to Post 381 as soon as possible, as Cmdr. Fisher is

willing to front $15,000 in order to begin the business relationship between the Post and the

management group that will be bringing in sponsors for The Post. Cmdr. Fisher also charged

Service Officer Dan Dorrance to devise a plan for living quarters on the proposed land as

SMECO representatives has suggested to donate the time and materials to bringing

electricity to the land once Post 381 is awarded the property. First Vice Cmdr. Turner

advised that the letters which were created for members to request donations from friends,

families and businesses needs to be tailored to Post 381’s current sights on the newly

suggested land. It is 1^st Vice Cmdr. Turner’s professional opinion that the Post should hire an

organization to help in raising the large amount of cash needed to rehabilitate the land. First

Vice Cmdr. Turner is appealing to all to bring in management companies to vet and compete

for Post 381’s service. Cmdr. Fisher further advised once Phase 1 of acquisition and

development of land has been accomplished, Post 381’s relationship with Ms. Reed will be

visited as she has expressed her desire to no longer conduct business Pro Bono.

New Business:

Commander Fisher requests that everyone should try to attend one of the District Meetings

and has passed around the scheduled dates for the months leading into 2015.

Conmander Fisher is recommending Post 381 meetings be held at his residence (14313

Brandywine Heights, Brandywine, MD) as Denny Lavallee has sold Denny’s Place. Cmdr.

Fisher also needs hands in obtaining the remainder of Post 381’s belongings (flags, flood

lights, Post 381’s signs, etc.) from Denny’s Place. Finance Officer Pam Neal-Robinson

reached out to Mr. Lavallee (once Post 381 became aware of the selling of Denny’s Place)

for compensation of work conducted on Denny’s Place by Post 381, while monthly meetings

were held between 2012-2014 (per the agreement signed by Post 381 and Mr. Lavallee),

and no response has been returned as of yet. Cmdr. Fisher also advised that the Adopt-A-

Highway signs have not been printed with Denny’s Place as Post 381 Headquarters, and will

be placed on hold until further notice.

Chris Marshall brought to the table the sponsorship of Post 381 to Ebenezer AME’s

5k/10/50k Walk, Run, Bike race on 4 Oct 2014. Cmdr. Fisher has submitted a donation of

$100 on behalf of the Post. MSP

Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.

Benediction given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Next meeting will be Monday, September 15, at 7:30pm, at Commander Fisher’s residence,

14313 Brandywine Heights Road, Brandywine, MD.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher

Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander

Monday, September 1, 2014

July 2014

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

July 21, 2014

The American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:45 pm

at Denny’s Place, 15800 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD by Post Commander Ron Fisher.

A quorum being met by the following

members in attendance or excused absences: Visitors:

Ron Fisher Casey Fisher

Pamela Neal-Robinson

Erle Ross

Ian Young

Felix Colaciello

Chris Marshall

Jeremy Foster

David Billings

Dan Dorrance

Robert Bowman

Convocation from Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved.

Reports:

Treasury Report: Finance Officer Pam Neal-Robinson advised two deposits were made,

totaling $200 for the current month. Two checks were received (one for $70.00 and the

other for $25) after the posting of the final balance, and which will be deposited no later

than Jul 26th. MSP

Grounds Committee Report: Jeremy Foster reported the Grounds Committee will meet with

Councilman Mel Franklin and Staff on July 31 to present them with a Certificate of

Recognition and Commander’s Coin for their support in providing the 20 acres of land being

donated to Post 381 by PGC’s Park and Planning Commission. The additional acres will allow

Post 381 to host Turkey Shoots prior to construction of the new post.

Community Committee Report: Chair Pam Neal-Robinson spoke with Mrs. D. Knight, Troop

Leader of local Girl Scout Troop 6202, of which Post 381 is sponsoring. Currently Troop 6202

are members of the Kid’s Club of Waldorf (a non-profit organization affiliated to the Girl

Scouts of America). Mrs. Knight is requesting of Post 381’s assistance in fundraising events

separate from the sponsored fundraising events by the Kid’s Club of Waldorf in order to

bring more revenue to Troop 6202. Mrs. Knight is asking if Post 381 would allow them to

fundraise in the next available Post 381 event to which there would be less restrictions as

far as monies received in a Post 381 sponsored event rather than in a Kid’s Club of Waldorf

sponsored event. Troop 6202 is expecting to attend the August 24 Charles County

Community event led by Post 381’s very own Pam Neal-Robinson. Post 381 has already

planned to donate the use of the moon bounce and support to the community attending

this event. If Post 381 allows Troop 6202 to fundraise under the provision of Post 381 as a

non-profit organization, revenue received will be distributed amongst Post 381 and Troop

6202 only (terms of the distribution of funds and real estate at the event will be determined

at a later date). Motion was made for Post 381 to adopt Troop 6202 as their non-profit

organization to fundraise on the 24 Aug 2014 Community Event with Post 381. MSP

The issue of profits distributed between Post 381 and any other entity jointly fundraising at

events will be tabled until the following meeting to further discuss the idea of

“cost+percentage”, meaning that distribution of funds between Post 381 and the other

entity would take into consideration the cost of the product being sold, the distribution of

the profit based on a percentage of the labor conducted by both entities (in which case the

percentage will be negotiable for each event), and the size of the event that’s hosting the

fundraiser.

Land Report: First Vice Commander Henry Turner will be providing a proposal from his

management group to Post 381 by 31 Jul 2014, in order to understand what Mr. Turner’s

company can do for Post 381 as far as finding contractors to support the building of

infrastructures of Post 381, but the Post must also do its due diligence in exploring other

management groups in the local area to compete for Post 381’s business. Commander

Fisher has charged Robert Bowman and Dr. Billings to provide, in writing, guidelines to

Prince George’s County (PGC) Park and Planning of how Post 381 will be able to obtain PGC

businesses (primarily) to be a part of the building Post 381. Mr. Turner’s proposal will be

along the same lines as far as the message is concerned, but it will be from the perspective

of Mr. Turner’s business. Commander Fisher asked Robert to take the lead on this project in

the vetting of competing management companies when Post 381 is ready to take on bids.

New Business:

Commander Fisher advised that The American Legion is on the verge of changing their

policies regarding Korean War Veterans who are being excluded from joining the Legion.

Commander has requested of Dan Dorrance to be a part of the committee of delegates

(along with Commander Fisher and Robert Bowman) to be able to vote on the matter.

Commander Fisher announced Robert “Rob” Bowman as the newest member of Post 381,

to which Rob notified the Post that the Navy’s 1st Petty Chief Officer Association is having a

meeting at the National Harbor on 25 Jul 2014 at 0900hrs at the O&I Building, to which Rob

will be talking about the vision of Post 381 and the use of the American Legion to benefit the

Active Duty Members, in order to draw in new Active Duty Membership.

New Commemorative Coins (Post 381 Coin and Commander’s Coin) have come in.

Commander Fisher presented Casey Fisher with the Commander’s Coin for her support and

development of the Auxiliary. Commander Fisher also presented Pam Neal-Robinson with a

Commander’s Coin for her service with the Post. Commander Fisher will also present Ellen

Foster of Enterprise Rent-A-Car with a Commander’s Coin, who introduced Post 381 to Girl

Scout’s Troop 6202 and has donated $300 to Post 381, at a later date.

Commander Fisher took a vote of the cost of the Post 381 coins and based on the number of

votes of those present at the meeting, the coins will be sold for $10.

Report for the Good of the Post:

Commander Fisher read the April 13, 2014 article from the Colorado Springs Gazette, which

interviewed Commander Fisher, 1^st Vice Commander Turner, and former 2^nd Vice

Commander Bryan Hoover about honoring Airman 1^st Class Matthew Seidler by naming Post

381 after himself and fellow Veteran Hans Warffemius. (see http://m.gazette.com/new-american-legion-honors-peterson-war-hero-by-adopting-his-name/article/1518126 )

Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.

Benediction given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Next meeting will be Monday, August 18, at 7:30pm, at Post 381 HQ at Denny’s Place.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher

Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander

Monday, July 14, 2014

June 2014

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

June 16, 2014

The American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:56 pm

At the home of Post Commander Ron Fisher, 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 Nakita Reed

Henry Turner Sylvester Olhere

Dan Dorrance Tim Olypona

Chris Marshall Aung Hoang

Pamela Neal-Robinson Casey Fisher

Erle Ross

David Billings

Gary Wells

Convocation from Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved with corrections. MSP.

Cmdr Fisher moved that the Finance Report be postponed until the next meeting. MSP

Cmdr Fisher presented a letter of endorsement from State Senator Mike Mills, and will post

the letter on the Post website.

Cmdr Fisher moved to dispense with normal business and go straight to the presentation

from the visitors. MSP.

Sylverster Olhere, Aung Hoang , and Tim Olypona introduced themselves and how they are

supporting the American Legion and Post 381, and how the Post can support their interests.

Mr. Olhere is looking for a large building that could be rented for various needs by a local

group of immigrants from Nigeria; Mr. Hoang has developed a hypoponic process that can

mutually draw people to our facility.

Nakita Reed, representing Encore Sustainable Design, using Power-Point slides presented a

timeline and how the process works from obtaining property to the opening of a facility to

meet our requirements. This included how her organization would bring into the process a

general contractor; government entities such as the County zoning board and the State Park

and Planning Department (M-NCPPC) ; work with the Post’s Building Committee to develop

our requirements; how and when financial goals need to be met; how and who will make

contractual agreements, among others.

Members made statements and asked questions during the presentation. The process will

Be pretty much the same whether we move forward with the Dr. Dobson property, the 88 acre Wilmer Park, or another piece of property not yet identified.

Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.

Benediction given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Next meeting will be July 21, 2014, at 7:30pm, at Post 381 HQ at Denny’s Place.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher

Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander

May 2014

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

May 19, 2014 (approved)

The American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:40 pm at Denny’s Place, 15800 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD by Post Commander Ron Fisher.

A quorum being met by the following

members in attendance or excused absences: Visitors:

Ron Fisher

Henry Turner

Chris Marshall

Jeremy Foster

Erle Ross

Dan Dorrance

Ian Young

Robert Bowman

New Member, Robert Bowman, was introduced.

Convocation from Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved with the following correction: Noah’s Market’s new owner was donating 4 cases of ribs to Post 381.

New Business: Pam Neal-Robinson, Erle Ross, Ron Fisher and Steve Armstrong, agreed to

the transition of duties of Finance Officer from Bill Gash to Pam Neal-Robinson (via email).

First Vice Cmdr Henry Turner motioned that all other officer positions within the Post should

remain with the incumbent officers except for Pam Neal-Robinson who would take the

position of Finance Officer from Bill Gash for the next year. MSP (6 present for vote, 3 votes

given by email).

Cmdr Fisher advised he was in discussion with a coin maker that would produce the

Commander’s Coin and commemorative coins that could be purchased via Post 381’s website and would give the Post a discount for advertisement of their business on the Post’s page. Cmdr Fisher advised he was purchasing coins out of his pocket.

Cmdr Fisher exhibited Post 381 brick samples for the quorum to decide on whether clay or

concrete should be purchased to sell on the Post’s website. The cost per brick would be $17

per brick (which includes the shipping and Post 381’s Logo on the brick). Purchasers of the

bricks will be able to put whatever they want on the bricks (names, medals [with proof],

rank, etc.). With the purchase of 200 bricks by Post 381, the supplier will donate a memorial

rock (6’x6’) to Post 381 with the charter member’s names on the side of the rock.

Councilman Mel Franklin will be meeting with Cmdr Fisher, Pam Neal-Robinson, and Bob

Ross in June for endorsement of the Post in obtaining 88 acres for property.

Bob Ross is meeting with Mike Miller on 20 May 2014, to sign the Letter of Endorsement.

1^st Vice Cmdr Henry Turner is reaching out to Lt. Governor Brown in a final attempt to set up

a meeting to discuss concerns of Post 381’s and Veterans’ issues by Friday, 23 May 2014.

The Chairman of Lt. Governor’s Campaign assured Vice Cmdr Turner he would be able to

have a 15-30 min meeting with the Lt. Governor however a date had not been set. Vice

Cmdr Turner will attempt to contact the Lt. Governor one last time to confirm a meeting

date, otherwise a more boisterous approach will need to be made so that Post 381’s

concerns are heard before the June 24 elections take place.

First Vice Cmdr Turner provided drafts of letters addressed to donators and suggestions by

the quorum were used to amend the letters. One of the letters would be signed the Cmdr

and 1^stVice Cmdr of Post 381. The other letter will be signed by the Cmdr, 1^st Vice Cmdr, and

President of the Prince George’s County NAACP chapter. The purpose behind the two letters

is based on the demographics to which the Post is trying to receive donations. The letters

break down dollar amounts to which the Post is requesting from donators and the gifts of

appreciation associated to the dollar amount donated to the Post. Robert Bowman made a

motion to approve the letters with corrections and distribute amongst the members of the

Post. MSP

On the issue of donations, Cmdr Fisher advised that any member of the Post that helps raise

money for the Post will receive 8% of the amount donated to the Post. As far as Nikita Reed

obtaining grant money for the Post, her company will also receive 8% of the money awarded

to the Post as an incentive to her company continuing their proactive attempts to raise

money. First Vice Cmdr Turner further advised Nikita’s company would be obligated to

receive the payment of $1000 for services rendered already to Post 381, but they would not

receive any other form of payment from Post 381 unless the Post receives money from

grants and/or fundraising campaign and all awarded funds to Nikita’s company (ie. 8%) will

be given AFTER the development of the new Post. In turn Cmdr Fisher advised as

Commander he would not be receiving any percentage of donations for concerns of conflict

in interest (especially as being owner of Ron’s Mobile Service).

Cmdr Fisher clarified that all checks written by Post 381 have to be endorsed by any two of

these three Officers of the Post; The Commander, the Finance Officer, or Judge Advocate. He also reiterated that if a member of the Post receives a check in their name to donate to Post 381, he/she may not sign the check on behalf of the Post to deposit.

Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.

Benediction given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall.

Next meeting will be Monday, June 16, 2014, at 7:30pm, at Post 381 HQ at Denny’s Place.

Meeting adjourned at 9:02.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher

Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander

Monday, May 19, 2014

April 2014

Warffemius-Seidler

Post 381

Minutes

April 21, 2014

The American Legion Warffemius-Seider Post 381 membership meeting opened at 7:30 pm at Denny’s Place, 15800 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD by Post Commander Ron Fisher.

A quorum being met by the following

members in attendance or excused absences: Visitors:

Ron Fisher

Henry Turner

Chris Marshall

Dennis LaVallee

Jeremy Foster

Erle Ross

Pamela Neal-Robinson

David Billings

Convocation from Post Chaplain, Chris Marshall

Minutes from the previous meeting was presented and approved.

Reports:

The financial report was present by Finance Officer Pamela Neal-Robinson, which included

the final payment for repairs to the roof of Denny’s Place. MSP to accept the report.

Old Business:

1^st Vice Commander Henry Turner advised Denny the Post’s website has PayPal and more

pictures of the Post and the members included. It’s urged of the members to provide Vice

Cmdr Turner or Cmdr Fisher pictures of members in uniform to post on the website in JPEG

files (not in pdf format). The website was redesigned for the purpose of attracting new

viewer’s to support the Post through donations. Vice Cmdr Turner is challenging the Post

Members to maintain the website on a daily basis.

Commander Fisher reported that Ron’s Mobile Service donated $900 to the Post for website

maintenance. Cmdr Fisher advised that David Craig, Hartford County Executive, is working

with Denny on the taxes of Denny’s Place, to which there’s a big push by Cmdr Fisher to

spread the news about the Denny’s Golf Tournament in June. Noah’s Market has donated

ribs to Post 381 to be sold every Friday Night at Denny’s Place. Denny is taking donations of

items to be raffled.

On the purchasing of Denny’s Place, Cmdr Fisher advised that once Denny’s Place is bought

by Post 381, the Post would lose 200ft of the property; while meeting with Nikita, she

advised that only 2 acres of Denny’s property is commercial.

On Friday, April 18^th, Councilman Mel Franklin of District Nine presented a letter of

endorsement of Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 and is very supportive in securing millions of

dollars to be put towards the development of Post 381. The audience in attendance for the

presentation consisted of Southern Maryland District 3^rd Vice Commander Pat McCoy, Post

First Vice Cmdr Henry Turner, NAACP PG County Member Bob Ross, Warffemius family

members, Seidler family members, Command Sgt Major (Ret.) Pamela Robinson, Roussan

Ettiene (Founder of Zoe Foundation), Rich Dampen (Enterprise Rental Car Sponsor), Nakita

Reed (EnCore Design), Marc Tyler (Community Supervision Manager), Eric Bowman, Sidney

Harrison, Dewanna Knight (Girl Scout Troop Leader of Troop 6202), A1C Alicia Jones, Clinton

Cycle Representative Bill Gash, Southland Restoration Representative T.J. (last name

unknown), Post 381 Charter Members Steve Armstrong (Attorney at Law) and Dr. David

Billings, Cmdr. Fisher suggests that a letter of appreciation should be sent to the guests who

attended the ceremony.

In regards to the Golf Tournament Denny advised that the tournament needs sponsors and

players. Cmdr Fisher would like the Post to be able to contribute $6,000 via donations,

sponsorships, and revenue attributed to Post 381’s efforts. First Vice Cmdr Turner, urged for

the breakdown of the $6,000 figure to understand as to why the Post should be relegated to

such a large amount in one event considering Post 381 should only be contributing $1200 per

year to Denny for allowing the Post to operate at Denny’s place. According to Cmdr Fisher, if

the Post were to reach the goal of $6000, Denny’s chances of keeping Denny’s Place for the

sole purpose of selling to Post 381 is greater than if Denny is led to sell to another party, in

which case the potential of Post 381 losing out on investments already made to Denny’s

Place could be irreplaceable. Dr. Billings added that there needs to be delineation between

the rent that The Post needs to pay to Denny and money raised by the Post during fundraiser

events such as the Golf Tournament. Finance Officer Pam Neal-Robinson reiterated that the

Post needs to vote on how Post 381 is to contribute in the fund raising for Denny’s Place and

itemizing where the funds would be going towards (i.e. Whether for the $6000 to Denny and

his taxes for Denny’s Place, or for Post 381’s expenditures throughout the year). Dr. Billings

furthered the point that the Post had an obligation to document what money was

contributed to Denny “The Owner/Organizer” of the Golf Tournament on behalf of the Post

meanwhile being accountable for the funds received for the Post based on compensation of

services rendered by Post members including Denny “Member of Post 381”. Dr. Billings

followed with the importance of the Fundraising Committee to discuss terms of agreement

as it relates to the financial distributions of money raised at the Golf Tournament between

the Post and Denny. Therefore Pam and Denny will discuss the terms of how funds will be

distributed between Denny and Post 381 on April 22 at 1500hrs, thus being ratified by the

Executive Committee. MSP.

New Business:

In regards to the possible sites of Post 381, First Vice Cmdr Turner will be meeting with

EnCore Design group on a weekly basis to discuss means of financial support from public and

private groups, as well as designs of what the Post would like to have in the new edifice. The

next meeting will take place on April 25 at 1300hrs.

Adjourn: MSP to adjourn.

Benediction given by Post Chaplain Chris Marshall

Next meeting will be Monday, May 19, at 7:30pm, Post 381 HQ at Denny’s Place.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Erle Ross Ronald F. Fisher

Post 381 Adjutant Post 381 Commander