Unit 19 April 2025 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Herbert Griffin American Legion Auxiliary met April 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM with 5 officers and 3 members present. The meeting was conducted by President Debbie Howell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Preamble to the American Legion Auxiliary were recited. The opening prayer was given by Gail Gilliam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roll call of officers was given by Unit 19 Secretary Gail Gilliam. The motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Beth McAdams and seconded by Charlotte Conners and carried on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finance – Libby and Beth will do some checking on the report and approve next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Americanism \u2013 Teresa Lyle reported that she and Judy Morton delivered an American flag to Highland Park Elementary. Teresa received 10 Americanism essays from 3 schools this year. The essays were from the 4th<\/sup> \u2013 8th<\/sup> grades at Columbia Academy, Spring Hill Campus, E.A. Cox and Mt. Pleasant elementary. These will be judged in the next two weeks. Charlotte approved providing certificates to the winners and Libby will provide the prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leadership \u2013 A discussion was held about who would be attending the Spring Meeting on April 12th<\/sup> and who would attend the Convention. This matter will be decided next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Membership \u2013 Beth reported that as of April 1,2025 there are 107 members that have renewed. The goal is 137.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Girls State \u2013 Interviewers were Charlotte Conners, Jolene Thompson and Debbie Howell. We have reviewed all schools except Central. Delegates are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Columbia Academy \u2013 Lillie Baker, Francie McDonald and Sarah Isenburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Culleoka \u2013 Lily Alred<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hampshire \u2013 Sophia Lawson (has not registered)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mt. Pleasant \u2013 Kera Smithson, Olivia O\u2019Neil, Kylie Wood (Alternate has been told she can go by state).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Santa Fe Unit School \u2013 Sophie Church ( has not registered)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring Hill High School \u2013 Ashlynn Johnson, Brielle Weissman<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zion Academy \u2013 Carline Holden, Raigan Gardner (neither have registered)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 alternates have registered. Have 15 spots \u2013 Central 2 are open \u2013 1 Culleoka taken by Mt. Pleasant alternate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monetary Sponsors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unit 19 – $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trust – $3,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n FOP – $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n FOP Associates – $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breakfast Rotary – $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n Columbia Academy – $1,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n Total $6,000 which is 12 girls. ..need $7,500 to send 15 girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bills for Presentation \u2013 None<\/p>\n\n\n\n Constitution and By-Laws \u2013 The committee met at 5pm on March 4th<\/sup> and discussed the Standing Rules Preface, Officers, Membership, Meeting, Unit Files, Americanism and Chaplain. Motion to approve these modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also discussed Education but no modifications were written down. We were to review Girls State, Finance, Poppy and Veterans Affairs tonight but postponed this meeting until May because of Spring Break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poppy \u2013 Friday at Central High, Poppy table at Auctioneers contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Auxiliary Emergency Fund collected $9.95.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Large Pot: June Beckham missed by not being present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Closing Prayer \u2013 Gail gave the closing prayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n The meeting was closed by President Debbie Howell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next meeting will be may 6, 2025, with dinner at 6:00 PM and meeting to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For God and County,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unit 19 Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gail Gilliam<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Unit 19 April 2025 Minutes The Herbert Griffin American Legion Auxiliary met April 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM with 5 officers and 3 members present. The meeting was conducted by President Debbie Howell. The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Preamble to the American Legion Auxiliary were recited. The opening prayer was […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1879","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t