Agenda for Unit 19 ALA

September 2, 2025

Meeting Begin Time – 6:32

Lead by – JoAnn Ring

Invocation:Gail Gilliam

Pledge/Preamble – both conducted and a moment of silence for our passed members

Roll Call of officers: All officers were present

                President – Joanne Ring

                Vice President – Jolene Thompson

                Secretary – Teresa Lyle

                Treasurer – Libby Moss

                Chaplain – Gail Gilliam

                Historian – Charlotte Conners

                Sgt at Arms – Judy Morton

Number of Members Present:  1

Minutes of previous meeting:  Not Read – but motioned to accept minutes from the website/ a few copies were passed to members

                Motion – Judy Morton                    2nd – Charlotte Conner                                  Approved: yes

Officer Reports:

                Pres – The Gala Fundraiser for the Department will be held on September 19th. It is formal                                             attire. The money raised will go toward repairing the AC/Heating unit at the                                                          department office. Libby Moss motioned that the unit give $100 as a donation for this                              cause. Gail Gilliam Seconded and the motion passed.

                VP – Jolene asked if we could send birthday cards to unit members. Do we have a source for                                          birthdates?

                Sec-

                Treas:

                                Finance:   Presented  Y es                                             Corrections:  No

                                     **It was noted that there are some expenses out for the costs of classroom flags                                          and VA Carnival, but these will be reimbursed at the next meeting when all of been                                           collected.

                                  Motion to accept : Judy Morton              2nd: Gail Gilliam                                Passed:     Yes

                                Bills presented: Charlotte Conner motioned that the annual cooperation of $20.47 be                                      reimbursed to herself. Teresa Lyle seconded and the motion passed.

                                Correspondence  – A note and check was sent from Paula Esposito for $100 donation to                                                    assist the unit with any costs needed.

                Chap – Gail sent a sympathy card to the family of Art Ankrum

                Hist –

                Sgt of Arms –

Committees:

                Americanism:

                AEF: $10

                Awards:

                Cavalcade of Memories: Beth has updated the inventory list that was created on 10/1/2024.                                       She also brought to the meeting the box that contains different types of flags that the                                      unit possesses. We have in possession hand held flags, outdoor flags, dogtags, 66                                        pocket flags with poems for the deployed.

                Children and Youth:

                Child Welfare: The name of this committee is now known as Child Well Being Foundation.

                Community Service: Everyone was reminded to keep up and report any and all volunteer                                              hours.

                Convention: Charlotte Conner was unable to go to the National Convention in Tampa, FL.

                Constitution/Bylaws:

                Education: The unit will continue to collect school supplies for a Maury County school through                                     the January meeting.

                Fundraising: Reports were given with information concerning restaurants that will help.

                                – Teresa Lyle reported that Chipotle gives 25% of the sales on the date assigned. Sign-                                         up is on their website.

                                -JoAnn Ring reported that Chic-Fil-A is a no go.

                                -Jolene Thompson is going to check with Texas Roadhouse.

                Girls State: A letter was sent to ? O’Neal of Mt. Pleasant HS that left Girls State for                                                             reimbursement of funds. Charlotte hasn’t heard anything as of the meeting. Charlotte                                      is also wanting to get into the high schools to talk with the juniors to let them know                                              what Girls State is all about.

                Gold Star:

                Jr. Activities:

                Leadership: The District meeting will be October 11 at 10 AM. JoAnn Ring will RSVP for the                                            following: Gail Gilliam, Jolene Thompson, Libby Moss, and Charlotte Conner.

                Legislative:

                Membership: Beth McAdams reported that our 2026 goal is 110 members. Department reports                                  that we have 24 members paid. Beth has 25 members who have renewed. She will                                            check with them to see where the discrepancy lies. New membership can now be sent                                 to department. Renewal notices are being sent out this month. Beth is encouraging                                          members to renew online.

                Music: America the Beautiful was played near the close of the meeting.

                National Security:

                Past Pres. Parlay:

                Poppy: Jolene Thompson reports that the unit has 2, 325 poppies on hand. A wreath with Unit                                    19’s name and 50 poppies was laid at the Vietnam Memorial Travelling Wall in                                    Winchester, TN by Jolene Thompson and Teresa Lyle.

                Public Relations:

                UD & R:

                VA & R:  Libby Moss and Teresa Lyle reported that 10 Quilts of Valor were given during August,                  3 at McCreary’s and 7 at Puckett’s. Both of these were Vet 2 Vet gatherings.

                                VA Fall Festival is October 17 in Murfreesboro from 9 to 1. So far items purchased are                                     pudding cups, applesauce cups and backscratchers. Puzzle books and other items are                                       being gathered.

                                Wreaths Across America is Dec. 13th, 2025. Is there a way that the unit could help?                                          Teresa Lyle reported that her and Libby’s DAR chapter would be placing wreaths at Zion                  Pres. Cemetery, St. Johns, and Polk Memorial. They have a code that could be used to                                                 donate to these cemeteries. It is believed that wreaths will also be placed at Rose Hill                                           by another group.

                Announcements:

                                Teresa Lyle let everyone know of an event on Saturday, Sept.6th in Columbia called                                           Operation Smoke Signal. It is located on James Campbell Blvd at the Burning Acre                                               parking lot. It is a fundraiser and awareness of veterans services offered. Food will be                                       for sale by Hearty Hog, which raises money to teach veterans how to smoke meats.

                                Judy Morton announced that on Sept. 18th the Marine Corp League would have a                                              fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. Mention the league to give them credit.

Large Pot:  $100                               won by:  Paula Esposito                                       present:     No

Benediction: Gail Gilliam

Adjourned: 7:42