Officers & Committee Chairs
Post Officers:
Post Commander: Joseph R. Schram
1st Vice Commander: Ryan Ihnken
2nd Vice Commander: vacant
Judge Advocate: Michael Marro
Finance Officer: Desiree Economides
Historian: Thomas Buckner
Chaplain: Laura Buckner
Service Officer: vacant
Sergeant-at-Arms: vacant
Committees Chairperson:
Americanism:
Children and Youth:
Membership and Post Activities:
Ways & Means:
Finance:
Graves Registration, Memorials and Ceremonies Committee: Kristine Eeetazoone & Phil Colinet
Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation and Services Committee:
POW/MIA Committee: Mark Altmeyer
Sons of The American Legion Committee:
Duties and Definitions:
Duties of the Post Commander: The Post Commander shall preside at all meetings of the Post and have general supervision over the business and affairs of the Post. He/She will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Post. He/She shall approve all orders directing the disbursement of funds, and shall make an annual report covering the business of the Post for the year. He/She shall make recommendations for the ensuing year which shall be read at the annual Post meeting. He/She shall preform such other duties as are usually incident to the office.
Duties of the 1st Vice Commander: The 1st Vice Commander shall assume and discharge the duties of the office of Commander in the absence of or disability of, or when called upon by the Post Commander. He/She usually is the chairperson of the Membership Committee and shall perform such other duties as the Post Commander may specify.
Duties of the 2nd Vice Commander: The 2nd Vice Commander shall be a member ex-official of the Nominating Committee. His/Her primary interest is usually the Ways and Means committee. He/She shall perform such duties as the Commander shall specify.
Duties of the Judge Advocate: The Judge Advocate shall advise on the construction and interpretation of the Post Constitution and By- Laws. He/She shall act as the parliamentarian at Post meetings. He/She shall preform such other duties as are usually incident to his office.
Duties of the Finance Officer:The Finance Officer shall have charge of all finances. He/She shall see that they are properly deposited in the bank and accounted for. He/She shall report once a month to the Executive Committee on the condition of the Post finances. He/She shall make recommendations as he/she deems expedient and necessary for raising funds with which to carry on Post activities. He/She shall sign all checks disbursing Post monies ensuring all checks are countersigned by the Commander or Adjutant. He/She shall furnish such surety bonds in such amounts as shall be fixed by the Executive Committee.
Duties of the Post Historian: The Post Historian shall be charged with all individual records and incidents of the Post and Post Members. He/She shall preform such duties as may properly pertain to the Post as determined by the Executive Committee.
Duties of the Post Chaplain: The Post Chaplain shall be charged with the spiritual welfare of the Post Legionnaires. He/She will offer divine but non-sectarian service in the event of dedications, funerals or public functions. He/She will adhere to all ceremonial rituals recommended by National and Department Headquarters.
Duties of the Service Officer: The Post Service Officer shall offer his/her greatest assistance to achieve the betterment of his fellow veterans, the Post and the Community. He/She shall be responsible for doing his utmost to promote the general welfare of the individual, and thus, the group.
Duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms: The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preserve order at all meetings and serve as the keeper of the Colors. He/She shall validate membership and attendance at all meetings. He/She will act as the official greeter of the Post and be familiar with all American Legion rituals. He/She shall perform such other duties as shall be prescribed by the Post Executive Committee or the Commander.
Committees:
Duties of the Executive Committee: In addition to their duties as chairperson of their respective standing Committees, it shall be the duty of each Executive Committee member to maintain close contact with the Post membership. They will be aware of and responsive to the will and desires of the membership of this Post. Through such close personal contact they will bring awareness and a voice of the membership to the Post Officials. They will be aware of the duties of all officers and be prepared to assist the Commander as the Commander deems necessary.
Americanism - The purpose of the Americanism Committee is to inspire patriotism and good citizenship through patriotic observances, patriotic and civic instruction in schools, Americanization of aliens, information on anti-American propaganda, youth activities such as Boys State, Scouts, Oratorical Contest, School Award Medals, Baseball, Flag Etiquette, and other similar Community services, as well as provide a listing of available scholarships through the “Need A Lift ?” booklet.
Children and Youth - The purpose of the Children and Youth Committee is to ensure that any child of a Veteran in need of care and protection will receive that service and aid; to organize the Legion’s strength in each Community in the interest of children in general; to assist the Community to reduce juvenile delinquency.
Membership and Post Activities - The purpose of the Membership and Post Activities Committee is to obtain, retain and increase the membership of the Post with specific responsibilities for renewals, enrollment of new members, transfers and reinstatement.
Finance - The purpose of the Finance Committee is to supervise the receiving, disbursement and accounting of all Post funds; to prepare annual budget recommendations for the Post; to advise the Post on all financial policies. (The Finance Officer is normally the Chairman of the Finance Committee).
Ways and Means - The purpose of the Ways and Means Committee is to oversee the Post fund-raising activities and National Emblem Sales.
Graves Registration, Memorials and Ceremonies Committee - The purpose of the Graves Registration, Memorial and Ceremonies Committee is to record, mark, and decorate graves of deceased veterans; to render service and comfort to bereaved families: to provide American Legion funeral services when request; to coordinate for ceremonies.
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee - The purpose of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee is to assist veterans in obtaining needed hospitalization, in the prosecution of claims and in obtaining other veteran’s rights and benefits; to visit comrades who are sick or disabled; to visit and comfort members of their families when sick or bereaved. (The Post Service Officer may serve as the Chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee).
POW/MIA Committee - The purpose of the POW/MIA Committee is to inform the members of any changes in the status of missing POW/MIA’s; to inform the members of any remains recovered; to inform the members of what the American Legion or other organizations may be doing to secure the return of remains of missing POW/MIA’ from all wars and conflicts.
Sons of The American Legion Committee ( Post Supervisory Committee) - The Purpose of the Sons of The American Legion Committee is to act as a supervisory committee for the SAL Squadron in connection with its organization, activities, recreational, and educational programs. This committee shall have supervision over the operations of the Post’s Squadron of the Sons of The American Legion. The Committee will consist of 3 or more members, with one being designated as the chairman of the Post Supervisory Committee, to be appointed annually by the Post Executive Committee on nomination of the Post Commander.