Agenda for June 9, 2026 Regular Post meeting, CDP/ Community Center RM 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 guest and all visitors present.
Recognize former Commanders present and guests and new members or visitors.
Dana Craven from Post TN0005 to Post TN 0281
New member Nathon Moore, not present, recruited by Pat Unger at the HAF event. Thank you Pat!
Review the posting of the minutes from the last meeting. Since being published on June 6, 26 across the website email to members, I make a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and recommend approval.
Recognize SAL members present, discussion of status of the Post 281 SAL need for members..
CDR’s comments and updates:
At our June 2, EC meeting we went over the transitions for the new Executive Council for the Commander, First Vice, Second Vice and Adjutant to make sure that the continuity of roles and responsibilities were taking place. Hand offs were on target and financial signature changes are being made. We also reviewed events for the post for the upcoming year, We reviewed the direction of the post on several fronts: Closer Involvement with the Post Auxiliary, working with the senior center to establish a meeting location, more active involvement with the community and our yearly awards program with MJPD, MJFD, WCSO, Employer of the year in Mt Juliet, City if Mt. Juliet officials and Guest Speakers that post members want to hear from and lastly, recruiting new members to our post.
Boys state funding status, 11 applicants, 4 MJ HS/8 GHHS 1 Gallatin Mt. Juliet Rotary funding $1000, and Del Webb Vet’s Group $425, parents portion to be $100. Parents funded $100 per person. Former Post Commander Terry Ward and Commander Mike Faoro attended their graduation/installation ceremony in Cookeville at TTU on May 30, 2026. It was an impressive ceremony to watch how enthusiastic and responsible this year’s class conducted themselves. Attendance is really an honor for each participant as it is also a great resume item to list as well. We have scheduled two Boys State members that the post sent to give a brief presentation on their experience: Kohem Bitler and Everett Lawson
We are honored to have with us as our speaker this night a strong USMC Veteran SgtMaj, 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.
June 22, is the funeral service for one of our own, Cary Cundall, at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN at 11:00
This July 4, is the 250th anniversary of our country. There are several activities happening in the community to recognize this milestone anniversary. As of today, the post has not been invited to participate in any event.
Other upcoming events:
Department Convention at the Sheraton Nashville Hotel June 26-28. Several of the EC members are attending.
County Fair Coverage August 13-22
National Convention in Louisville, KY August 26-31
Tennessee Legion College September 26-27 Department Headquarters, Nashville
Halloween in the Park October 24.
Christmas Dinner – December 8
Christmas Parade, December 12.
Buddy Checks – TBD
Officer’s reports: 1st V / 2nd V / Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call / HG / ALR / SAL / AUX
Old unfinished business ?
New Business/Correspondence/Business for the good of the American Legion
Closing Protocol
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