{"id":2003,"date":"2025-08-20T10:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T16:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legionpost19.com\/?page_id=2003"},"modified":"2025-08-21T13:41:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:41:01","slug":"auxiliary-august-2025-minutes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legionpost19.com\/index.php\/auxiliary-august-2025-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Auxiliary August 2025 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Agenda for Unit 19 ALA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 5, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting Begin Time – 6:31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lead by – JoAnne Ring<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invocation: Gail Gilliam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pledge\/Preamble – The Pledge and Preamble were both said. No music was sung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roll Call of officers: All but one officer was present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                President \u2013 Joanne Ring<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Vice President \u2013 Jolene Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Secretary \u2013 Teresa Lyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Treasurer \u2013 Libby Moss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Chaplain \u2013 Gail Gilliam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Historian \u2013 Charlotte Conners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Sgt at Arms \u2013 Judy Morton (absent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Members Present: 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minutes of previous meeting: Not Read – a motion was made to accept the minutes that were posted       on the Unit’s website. A few copies were passed out to those that wanted them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Motion – Charlotte Connors         2nd – Jolene Thompson               Approved: yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officer Reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Pres – The Middle TN District meeting will be Oct. 11 at Unit 88 in Donelson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                VP –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Sec –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Treas: Money Market interest was $68.20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Finances:   <\/strong>Presented Yes                                              Corrections: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                    Motion: Beth McAdams            2nd: Gail Gilliam                Passed:    Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                Bills presented: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Chap – A sympathy card was sent to Josephine Dye for the passing of her husband, Ray. A                                               Thinking of You card was sent to David Wade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                It was reported by Beth McAdams that Art Ankrum passed recently. Gail will send a                                           sympathy card to the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Hist –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Sgt of Arms –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Committees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Americanism:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                AEF<\/strong>: $7 was collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Awards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Cavalcade of Memories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Children and Youth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Child Welfare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Service<\/strong>: Teresa Lyle reported 4 hours in service to the People’s Table (1 hour) and \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0the Community Back to School Backpack Giveaway (3 hours). The following worked the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Post 19 baseball game for 3 hours each: JoAnne Ring, Charlotte Connors, Jolene \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thompson, Debbie Howell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Convention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Constitution\/Bylaws<\/strong>: Copies of the constitution and bylaws were emailed to Department with \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charlotte Connors and JoAnne Ring included on the email. Beth, as chairman, has \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0reviewed the Auxiliary\u2019s Standing Rules. Our unit will need to change the words “she \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and her” to be in compliance with National. Beth also requests that all chairmen \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0review their bylaws to see if modifications need to be made. Changes will be made in \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Education<\/strong>: School has begun. Teresa Lyle, chair, requests that the unit collects school supplies \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0through the January meeting. She will keep these and then deliver to a chosen school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Finance<\/strong>: An audit of the unit’s books was completed on July 26 by the audit committee.                                     Everything was in compliance and correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                   Corporation and 990N has been filed for the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fundraising<\/strong>: President JoAnne Ring wants the unit to focus on 2-3 ways to raise money. It was \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 suggested that we collect information about fundraising through several restaurants \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and report in September. The following volunteered to collect information: Libby Moss \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (DBs Pizza), Teresa Lyle (McCreary’s and Chipotle), JoAnne Ring (Chik-Fil-A0 and Jolene \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thompson (Applebee’s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Girls State<\/strong>: Beth McAdams, chair, reported that she met with members before dinner to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0discuss ideas for 2026 Girls State. Chairmanship is being changed to Charlotte Connors \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 with Beth assisting as needed. Girl’s Nation Vice President is from Tennessee. We will \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0need to add Battle Creek HS and Agathos HS to our schools. Adjustments may need to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 be made to other schools depending on money raised and interviews conducted. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jolene Thompson will work on a letter to send to school counselors about Girl’s State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Gold Star:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Jr. Activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leadership<\/strong>: Thank you to those who helped at Post 19’s baseball game. Also, thank you to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Jolene Thompson for keeping our Facebook page and Website information up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Legislative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Membership<\/strong>: The goal for 2026 is 110 members. There are 131 members on role sent from \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 department on 4\/2\/2025. Two members have passed away and have been reported. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a023 of these members did not pay for 2025. At least 6 more members\u2019 dues will not be \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0paid for 2026. This leaves 102 possible members. Department already shows that 3 Sr. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 members have paid online. Beth accepted payment for dues at the meeting. New \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 membership dues that are paid will be sent during September per request by \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0department. The first transmittal will also include six Gold Star members, three shut-in \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 members that are paid for by the unit, and two members that are Paid Up for Life. We \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0currently have six Jr. members on role that may pay for 2026. The unit keeps $5 for \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 each Sr. member and $5.75 of each Jr. member dues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Member roles were passed out to the officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Music:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                National Security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Past Pres. Parlay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Poppy<\/strong>: We still have plenty of poppies to be given away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Public Relations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                UD & R:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 VA & R<\/strong>: Veterans Festival at Alvin York Hospital (Murfreesboro) will be on Oct. 17. Libby \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 proposed for funds to be given to her to purchase items to be given out. Gail Gilliam \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 seconded. It was voted and approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Other Announcements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                -There will be a flag folding ceremony at the burial of a veteran on Sat. Aug.9 at 2:15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                – President Ring requested for us to think about what we want our unit to accomplish                                      this year and what we want to see in our meetings. Ideas will be discussed in                                                        September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large Pot: $100                             Name drawn: Jacie Lewis                                         Present?     No<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benediction: Gail Gilliam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjourned: 7:34<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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