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Post elections will occur in May.
By-law Change proposal:
Purposed change to the By-Laws April 14, 2023
Currently they read as:
ARTICLE VII, NOMINATION & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Legionnaires of Post 81, in good standing, shall elect Officers, Trustees, and executive Board Members, except for Adjutant. Only Legionnaires of Post 81, who are current members in good standing, are eligible to serve as an Officer, Trustee, or Executive Committee Member of this Post.
Section 2. In March, the Commander and Executive Committee shall appoint special
Committee, which shall be known as the Election Committee
a. This should be made up of two (2) members of the Post general membership, one (1) person from the Auxiliary, one (1) person from the Riders Group, and one (1) from the Sons of American Legion, but not to include persons holding current official positions within the post. The exception to this will be the designated chair of this committee, who can be one of the vice officers (first or second) who will oversee the distribution, collection, and counting of the ballots on the floor at the General Membership Meeting.
Purposed to read as:
Section1. Legionnaires of Post 81, in good standing, shall elect the Post Commander. 1st Vice and 2nd Vice Commanders, and Executive Board Members. All other officers shall be appointed by the Post Commander with the approval of the Executive Board. Only Legionnaires of Post 81, who are current members in good standing, are eligible to serve as an Officer, Trustee, or Executive Committee Member of this Post.
Section 2. In March, the Commander and Executive Committee shall appoint special
Committee, which shall be known as the Election Committee
b. This should be made up of three (3) members of the Post general membership. the designated chair of this committee, who can be one of the current vice officers (first or second) who will oversee the distribution, collection, and counting of the ballots on the floor at the May General Membership Meeting.
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01/11/2023 - Post dues are being accepted.
Commander Rick Williams is presented with a gift from Zeb Fletcher on behalf of Defend the Guard.