Agenda for 11-10-26 Post Meeting

Agenda for November 10, 2026 Regular Post meeting, 55+ Activity Center

4:45 TO 5:30 pm, SONS of the AMERICAN LEGION meeting, to be held in the small
conference room at 55+ Activity Center.   American Legion Auxiliary to also meet
6:00 PM Social time of food and camaraderie at 55+ Activity Center.
6:30 PM/Opening meeting protocol – Welcome all members and guests and all visitors
present. 
Recognize former Commanders present, guests and new members or visitors.
Review the posting of the minutes from the last meeting being published on November
6, 2026 across the Website to members. Recommendation for approval? 
Recognize SAL members present, discussion of status of the Post 281 SAL need for
members..  
CDR’s comments and updates:
At the VVA recognition dinner, the post received a check from the VVA for $1680 for
helping in their trailer. They encourage us to do so again during next year’s fair event.
They also give me a thank you note and a check for the Riders.
Update on Flagpole: Rope broke and still need to add the POW/MIA flag. Maintanance
of the flag pole has been has been deferred to City of Mt. Juliet
The Executive Committee voted to reorder Post Coins since the the order could still use
the previous mold and eliminate that expense.
With the move of elections from Ma to March that was passed at our last meeting,
nominations will be open for several positions – 2 nd Vice Commander and Seargant at
Arms
A suggestion was offered to use the 55+ Activity Center to host a Veterans Coffee on a
Saturday morning.
Gloria Wix passed away after a lengthy battle. Her visitation will be at the Sellers
Funeral home in Mt. Juliet on November 1616-17. November 16 4-8 pm and on
Tuesday 10-11 am followed by a service at 12 noon. There will be a 2pm burial at the
Middle TN Veterans Cemetery in Pegram.

I also attended on behalf of the post the Mt. Juliet High School Marine Corps Junior
ROTC program the 251 st Marine Corps Birthday Celebration on November 7.
As the post Commander I participated in the Marine Corps Birthday wreath presentation
on November 10 and also spoke at the Ceremony for the Veterans add to the Honor
Wall on November 10.

Upcoming Events:
November 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony in Lebanon
November 14 – Veteran Suicide Awareness Cycle Rally for Riders – more info on
website will be posted later this month.
December 8 – Christmas Dinner, Please sign up ASAP for menu choices. Must be
paid prior to the event.
December 12 – Christmas Parade
Officer’s reports:  1 st  V / 2 nd  V /  Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call /  HG / ALR /  SAL / Aux  
Old unfinished business:
Guest Speaker –Mark Foulks – Chief MJFP
Business/Correspondence/Business for the good of the American Legion
A VETRESOURCES is a weekly newsletter from Secretary Collins that provides
information on Jobs for Veterans, VA resources and upcoming VA events
Closing Protocol