Minutes
The American Legion Riders of Colorado
June 25th, 2011
Call to order: Meeting called to order at 10:05 AM
Salute to the Colors
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Opening Prayer (Riders will stand and uncover)
POW/MIA Ceremony:
"Resolution 288, adopted at the 67nd National Convention, calls for designating a POW /MIA Empty Chair at all official meetings of the American Legion as a physical symbol of the thousands of American POW/MIA's still unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts. Accordingly at this time the Sergeant-at-Arms will place the POW/MIA flag on the Empty Chair -a reminder for all of is to spare no effort to secure the release of any American prisoners from captivity, repatriation of the remains of those who died bravely in defense of liberty, and a full rededicate ourselves for this vital endeavor".
Sergeant at Arms places the POW/MIA cover on the empty chair (All in uniform, slowly salute…2)
Roll Call:
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POSTING |
NAME |
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ABSENT |
EXCUSED |
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Sitting President |
Wayne Herbert |
X |
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Vice President |
Roger Wingerberg |
X |
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Secretary (Protem) |
Rahn Thomsen |
X |
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Sgt at Arms |
Alfy Martinez |
X |
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Comm Officer |
JR Menke |
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X |
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Reading of minutes: Motion and 2nd to accept minutes as written. Approved.
Treasurer's report: No treasures report. Supposedly there is approximately $900 in the state account. To be verified by the new treasurer after the elections. The new treasurer will work with Mr. Wood to transfer funds until an account can be established.
All patches will be controlled by District 7 until such a time all the ALR patches on hand have been depleted.
Elections:
Sgt at Arms made a motion to let District 4 President, Jerry Hedke, run the elections. 2nd and approved.
Nominations for President were Roger Wingerberg and Keith LaMee. Both were 1st and 2nd. Vote was held with Roger Wingerberg being elected as the President for the American Legion Riders of Colorado.
Nominations for Vice President were, Keith LaMee. 1st and 2nd and then closed. Motion by acclimation that Keith LaMee be Vice President.
Nominations for Vice President Treasurer were, Bill Torrez. 1st and 2nd and then closed. Motion by acclimation that Bill Torrez be Treasurer.
Nominations for Sgt at Arms were, Alfy Martinez. 1st and 2nd and then closed. Motion by acclimation that Alfy Martinez be Sgt at Arms.
No nominations for Secretary. Rahn Thomsen volunteered to be Secretary Pro-tem, until at such a time a Secretary is appointed by the President.
There was some discussion as to what the ALR of Co and do to start promoting the ALR program.
There was a motion that there will be $10 paid to the ALR of Co for membership. 2nd and approved. This is due to fees that will be due for filing for incorporation and possible audits. These dues are to be paid as soon as possible by the Districts.
There was also discussion about an ALR of Co website and calendar.
Meetings will be held quarterly.
Anything for the good of the Legion:
Nothing.
Next Meeting date: To be determined.
Closing Prayer:
Sergeant at Arms retires the POW/MIA cover: