Agenda for 8 OCT 24 Regular meeting.     

CDR Ward is traveling on the road with his Craft Show/Baking Sheet business for a few weeks and will also miss Halloween in the Park.   Mike Faoro is vacationing in Italy with Janie but will be home in time to help with Halloween in the park.  Bring candy to the meeting for the event.   Second Vice Bob Snuck will conduct the regular meeting.

New Business: 

1.  John Herko and Mike Faoro’s financial review.  John will join us tonight to discuss the results.  All is well.   There were more details in the newsletter.

•   Picnic was well attended with 60 members and guest.   Perfect weather, temps and plenty of food for all.   Had a horseshoe competition and the winners and all players pooled their money and gave it a contribution for the Flood Victims in East TN.    All totalled $470 was donated for the victims of the floods in TN and NC at our Picnic on SAT.   Member Jeff Mattingly is going to take the funds and buy water and other items to be delivered to the Lebanon Fire Department, who will then take it to those in need in East TN.  There will be donation collection at the meeting if you would like to contribute.

•  Mission BBQ is going provide the meal for us in OCT .   Mary Roberts is bringing food their outstanding BBQ and other items. We are awarding her an appreciation plaque.   Bob Snuck  and Steve Wren to make the award. 

•  Robert Million from the Middle TN Vet’s cemetery will be our guest speaker.    

•  Halloween in the Park (19 OCT CD Park, 11:30 AM to 3 PM is reserved.    We’ll have the Post 281 tent set up, so come and join us.  There will be a sign-up list again for those that will join us.    

•  Recognition of Service above and Beyond Plaques to awarded to Sellers and Vaughn  Funeral Chapels,  Member Steve Wren  to coordinate a time and place.   

•  Christmas Banquet info from Steve Iles below:

1. The date & time is confirmed for 12/10 at Rutland Place, with meal serving (Buffet style) starting at 6:30.    Doors will be open at 6:00 for any setup we want to do.  Anticipated finish NLT 8:00 PM.

 Menu: Option#1 – Pot Roast w/ Turkey, 2 sides (Potatoes & Green Beans) & either Pecan Pie or Banana Pudding for dessert.   Option #2 – Pot Roast w/ Ham, 2 sides (Could be different ones) & either Pecan Pie or Banana Pudding for dessert.  Salad, tea & water also provided for all.

*** Veggies meals will also be available per request.

• Cost: $20 PP.   The Post will cover any add’l food cost as well as all gratuities (About 18%). (No taxes will be assessed) 4.) I’ve attached the signup sheet that I will pass around at the 10/8 meeting.

•  COINS,    Discus what we are considering to purchase.  We will sell coins to any member for $10 each.    

Other concerns or recommendations? 

Due to the pending messy weather that is headed our way over the next few days, we are postponing our annual Picnic that is scheduled for this Saturday and moving the picnic to a new date of 5 OCT. The location for the picnic on 5 OCT 2024 is now going to be Cedar Creek Campground, at 9264 Saundersville Road, Mt. Juliet, which is on Old Hickory Lake. It is a large recreation area with a large pavilion and a large grill, a playground, and a sand beach on the lake. If you would, share this information with anyone that you thought was planning to attend this Saturday’s event, so they get the “word”.

Ok all you volunteers, below you will find a website link to use to sign up for a time slot at the Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair American Legion information booth, at the Veterans’ Building at the Wilson County Fair Ground. All you do is click on the link, pick your day and time and when asked insert your data. You will be remind 2 days before the time you’re schedule to work at the email address you provide. You will also notice that there is a 1-5 pm slot during the week, but the Fair doesn’t open until 5pm so ignore the week days but not for the weekends. If you have any questions or troubles contact Terry Ward @ 615-519-6523 or Bob Snuck @ 615-479-1968. Free entrance parking passes will be coordinated with those that sign up for booth coverage.

The link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AA2EA0F9C07-50308612-wilson

Ok all you volunteers, below you will find a website link to use to sign up for a time slot at the Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair American Legion information booth, at the Veterans’ Building at the Wilson County Fair Ground. All you do is click on the link, pick your day and time and when asked insert your data. You will be remind 2 days before the time you’re schedule to work at the email address you provide. You will also notice that there is a 1-5 pm slot during the week, but the Fair doesn’t open until 5pm so ignore the week days but not for the weekends. If you have any questions or troubles contact Terry Ward @ 615-519-6523 or Bob Snuck @ 615-479-1968. Free entrance parking passes will be coordinated with those that sign up for booth coverage.

The link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AA2EA0F9C07-50308612-wilson

Reposted at the request of the Commander

Ok all you volunteers, below you will find a website link to use to sign up for a time slot at the Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair American Legion information booth, at the Veterans’ Building at the Wilson County Fair Ground. All you do is click on the link, pick your day and time and when asked insert your data. You will be remind 2 days before the time you’re schedule to work at the email address you provide. You will also notice that there is a 1-5 pm slot during the week, but the Fair doesn’t open until 5pm so ignore the week days but not for the weekends. If you have any questions or troubles contact Terry Ward @ 615-519-6523 or Bob Snuck @ 615-479-1968. Free entrance parking passes will be coordinated with those that sign up for booth coverage.

The link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AA2EA0F9C07-50308612-wilson

Agenda for Post 281 monthly meeting,  9 July 24 @ SAC @ 6:00                                                                                       

6:00 PM pizza and soft drinks and socializing with members.  

On or about 6:30 Begin opening protocol for the meeting. 

QOV presentation for Delmar and Wayne Smith,  USN,   

Speaker for our July meeting is Phil Goldstine , Army 11B type, 100% disabled, Dog Handler for the military and a Dog Trainer now.  

Adoption of minutes as posted on the website and sent to each email address, 28 June

Officer’s reports, 1^st Vice, 2^nd Vice, ADJ, FO, SO, Chap, SGT @ Arms

Committee Reports    …   C&BL,  HAF

HG, ALR, SAL, AUX

Unfinished Business  ?

CDR updates :  New Business Short Range Plans  

a.13 Aug meeting,  Abigail Whicker will give her Oration to the post.   Phil Ponder to present his “I am the American Flag” presentation.    

b.  State/Wilson County Fair, 15-24 Aug,   We will have booth space to share with other Post 15, and the VFW.     See signup sheet being for June and Aug sheet.                  

c.  Sept meeting, Boys State attendees as guest to chat with post. 

14 Sep ceremony in honor of Tyler Cates in Sep, or post picnic and then a special time of reflection about Tyler during the picnic?     Picnic…, Pavilion #5 is reserved from 8 AM until 4 PM.      

d.  Halloween in the Park in OCT,  solicit candy in Sept, to include bringing it to the picnic.

                e.    Americanism,   shooting coach, speakers in schools,

                f.    District/Division/Depart News and outcome of Mid Summer’s Conference. 

 Anything else for the good of the legion ?

Closing Protocol