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Agenda for July 14, 2026 Regular Post Meeting

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News, Announcements.

Charlie Daniels Park Community Center Room B

4:45 TO 5:30 pm, SONS of the AMERICAN LEGION meeting, to be held in the small conference room.  

5:30 PM Social time of food and camaraderie

6:00 PM Opening meeting protocol – Welcome all members and guests and all visitors present. 

Recognize former Commanders present, guests and new members or visitors.

Commander: The minutes of the previous meeting have been posted on the website and an email notification sent to all members having an active email address. This has been previously approved by our members to serve in lieu of actual reading of the minutes.  May we have a motion to approve said minutes?” (vote on adoption)
 

CDR’s comments and updates:

At our July 7, EC meeting we went over:

The Department Convention at the Sheraton Nashville Hotel June 26-28.  Several of the EC members attended and our Honor Guard posted the colors at the opening ceremony.

  • 2027 Membership cards were picked up at the convention. Bring on the renewals!
  • David Hickman is the new Department of Tennessee Fifth District Commander. Three of our officers will be attending the 5th District Meeting to welcome him and hear about his priorities including American Legion baseball, the “Be the One” campaign, membership growth, and establishing more honor guards.
  • No update has been received from Nancy on the Honor the American Flag event
  • There is no update on the $2,500 grant application submitted by Steve approximately two months ago.  Steve is in New Zealand and should be back for our next meeting.

Boys state funding status, 11 applicants, Omaran Lee and Christian Bright will provide feedback on their experience at Boys State

We are also welcoming Val Adams who is leading  a Veterans Metal Workshop.  He will provide particular information concerning that event.

We are honored to have with us as our speaker this night a strong USMC Veteran, SgtMjr Jon Henry, PhD.  Jon is also running for a seat in congress for the newly revised 6th district.  John served for 27 years and now lives in the Smithville area.  He is an avid farmer/rancher who sees a big picture of what is happening in these fields.  He has recently completed his PhD which means he has some strong knowledge and a great message to share with us tonight.

Upcoming Events:

Wilson County Election Day – August 6 – Early voting July 17-August 1. Federal/ State Primary’s and County and School board General elections.

County Fair Coverage August 13-22  Should we worry about a space for recruiting at the fair?  The VVA will have their food trailer there and is looking for support too.  Discussions with Fair leaders are ongoing. Watch email for updates.

National Convention in Louisville, KY August 26-31

Tennessee Legion College September 26-27 Department Headquarters, Nashville  Steve Iles has signed up.  Anyone else?  I’m sure Steve wouldn’t mind having some company.  

Post Picnic, October 10. 12p – 4p CDCC pavilion #2

Halloween in the Park October 24.

Christmas Dinner, December 8

Christmas Parade, December 12.

Buddy Checks

Reverse Raffle

Officer’s reports:  1st V  / 2nd V /  Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call /  HG / ALR /  SAL / Aux (New Officers?) 

Old unfinished business  ?    

 New Business/Correspondence

Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Partnership is seeking American Legion posts to pick up donated school supplies and holiday toys from Dollar Tree and distribute them to local military families, schools, or organizations.  

JROTC Request for Flags, Poles, and Stands

  • Sergeant Major Clark requested support for purchasing flags, flagpoles, and stands for a ceremony honoring graduating seniors entering military service or academies.
  • Estimated cost discussed was approximately $1,870, with about $150 per flag referenced.
  • The EC discussed whether to fund the request fully or partially, including a suggestion to possibly cover half.  
  • The post budget includes $200 for each JROTC unit, Marines and Green Hill HS.

Knights of Columbus Request for 250th Anniversary Event Support

  • A request dated June 12 was received by mail seeking support for a July 18 event.
  • Requested support included veterans’ gifts, pens, pins, letters and certificates of recognition, and possible financial assistance.

Business for the good of the American Legion?

Closing Protocol