What a great month July was.  I can’t say enough about how well the July 4th celebration went.  New members Kathleen & Jon, Maria & Steve have really been helping with cooking and other volunteer work.

The ice machine is done, the fans are up, the storage container is cleaned out, and the old cooler has been removed.  Progress is being made in all areas.  Come down and join us.

Bill Hicks, 2^nd Vice Commander

At the request of the family, there will e a Memorial Service officiated by the Pos Chaplain for Laila Lorea, on Sunday, August 19 at 3:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life in the Post Social Quarters.  Your attendance is requested.

Tony Peraino, a personal friend, long-time member and frequent prize contributor to our golf tournaments is recuperation from brain suegery to remove cancer tumors.  We wish him a speedy and complete recovery.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

Please keep me informed at 760 753-4839.

Perry Comeau, Chaplain

Adjutant's Report -

                                                                                       01JULY09   

                       E-Board Meeting of Post 416                 6:30PM

Announcement of new ADJ. John Noonan

Transfer of signature authority for bank accounts being conducted

Bill Wetzell accepted position as Sergeant at Arms

Rescheduling of Roundtable discussed, request denied.

Storage trailer repair/cleaning scheduled for 7/10/09. Roof and floor repairs are main goals, with general housekeeping also to take place.

Financial officer reported that all Historical records indefinitely, financial and other records to be kept for 7 years.

Birthday Party for America event scheduled for 7/4/09. Attendance of Officers is encouraged at the request of Commander.

Nationwide POW Ceremony is scheduled for 9/18/09 at 6:30 P.M.  Publicity from local media will be attempted also the possibility of music for event was mentioned.

Financial Officer reported account balances to be:

      Payroll and taxes @ $1432.01

            Club @ $2250.38

            Post @ $12,256.38

1^st. Vice reported 2 new members and 1transfer, motion carried

            Robert Case, USMC

            Fred Ashley, USN

      Michael Riney, US Army to transfer from Julian

Stand Down scheduled for 7/17/09 @ 11A.M, donations may be brought to post until 7/9/09. A special need for bath towels this year

Chaplin reported member Tony Corino suffering from brain cancer, please keep in prayers.

Bingo Chairman presented financial officer with $2826 cash from proceeds. Reported new program going well.

2^nd Vice reported club doing well. Faucet project and ice machine venting are proceeding as are 2 new fans. Dinner volunteers are still needed.

Motion to allow for the purchase of BBQ meat in the amount of approx. $75 was carried.

Darrell Hill  and terry Sisson to assist with the creation of a Employee Handbook

Band should be reminded that they are present on a volunteer basis only

Commander requested safe combinations and keys to the post. All present agreed.

Meeting adjourned 7:18PM 

                                                                                       08JULY09   

       General Member Meeting of Post 416                 6:30PM

A quorum of members were present

Motion to approve minutes of last meeting as written was carried

Sergeant  at Arms presented guest Frank Zugaj, District E- Board

1^st  Vice reported- Dues payments are coming in (102 so far), VA & R  1^st place and reminder of 7/9/09 deadline for the donation of items for Stand Down

 2^nd Vice reported – 4^th of July Party a great success.

Financial officer – motion to accept report as presented in written form, carried

Chaplain reported – Member Tony  Corino suffering from brain cancer, please keep in prayers.

Adjutant report- none

Past Commander report -none

Unfinished business- none

New business- reminder of Round Table meeting 7/23/09 6:30 pm.

Good of the Legion – Frank Zugaj, District E-Board member discussed, Bob Hope memorial visit, reminded membership of District E-Board meeting on 7/11/09,Stand Down 7/17/09 at 11:00 am and District Meeting 8/2/09 at Post 149

Commander report- To get quote for insurance. New bi-law requires 3 estimates for insurance

Meeting adjourned 6:54PM 

Documents presented to members included:

Minutes from July 1, 2009 E-Board meeting

Financial Statements for 10 month period ending March 31,2009

Financial Statement as of July 1, 2009

John Noonan, Adjutant

SAL NEWS

Tate Sanderson, Commander

Hi Ladies, it’s August and we're dark but still busy.  Our 4th of July Bar-B-Q turned out to be a success; and Our Pork Dinner was spectacular. On the 18^th Of July at the Stand Down our Lady’s Auxiliary donated their time to serve the food and we gave 30 large bags of clothes, plus a monetary donation.  My e-mail was down for 23 days so I missed the Opportunity to make it to the Dist. Organizational Meeting on July 19th and so did all my officers.

The first District Meeting is on August 2nd at Post 149 in Escondido at 9:00 a.m. We must attend this meeting to get all the information we missed that we need to start our year for September meeting plus our district President is coming to visit on September the 1^st. . Please try to make both meetings we can car pool. I need a ride I can’t drive yet.

Thanks to all the ladies that took my place in the snack bar at Bingo.

Connielou Caldwell, President

2nd Vice President's Report -