Regular Meeting of American Legion Post 3
Lincoln Elks Lodge #80
April 9, 2024
Commander Bruce Gubser opened the April 9, 2024 meeting of American Legion Post 3 at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Elks Lodge 80 with about 30 Legionnaires and guests present.
Veterans of the various war eras (including a WW II veteran) were asked to stand and be recognized.
The minutes of the March 12, 2024 meeting were read and approved.
Ed Schnabel gave the financial report for the month ending March 31, 2024, and it was approved and filed for review.
Membership was reported as 1054 --- a little over 95% of the goal.
Continuous Membership Certificates were presented to five individuals:
John Brehm (Vietnam) --- 50 Years
William Eckles (WW II) --- 50 Years
Richard Reiman (Vietnam) --- 50 Years
Marvin Wilson (Vietnam) --- 50 Years
Robert Taylor (Korea) --- 70 Years
William Jackson gave an Americanism report.
Steve Bartos reported that we had picked up two candidates from Pius X High School and now had 12 boys from the Lincoln area attending Boys State. An orientation is scheduled for May 5th.
Gerry Wolf reported for the Honor Guard. He indicated that they have recently been very busy. He also reminded everyone to locate their DD214 and let folks know where it is.
Squadron 3 Commander Brendan Moore reported for the Sons of the American Legion. He also offered kudos to some Legionnaires in Tennessee who had stepped up and helped with a relative’s funeral.
Legion Riders Director Neil Larson reported for the American Legion Riders. He indicated that the Lincoln Post 3 Riders were sponsoring a girl to Cornhusker Girls State this year and also reported on a number of other activities.
It was reported that Post 3 had selected a boy from Lincoln East and a girl from Lincoln Christian to attend the American Legion Junior Law Cadet program this year
Commander Gubser also indicated that the Birthday Card Program in the senior living facilities continues.
It was announced that the April Buddy Check would be held at Rock and Joe’s on Lindberg Street on the 22nd.
Wendy Gumb commented on some videos she had recently seen that were made to promote Boys State and Girls State.
The Chaplain read TAPS, and the meeting was closed in proper form at about 7:45 PM.
Steve Bartos
Recorder
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